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Cole's Columbia Favorites
Shakespeare's Pizza is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

1. Shakespeare's Pizza

8.9
225 S 9th St (at Elm St), Columbia, MO
Pizzeria · Downtown Columbia · 103 tips and reviews

Patrick F.Patrick Fallon: Make sure you get a stamp card for pizza slices. Buy 12 slices get two and a soda free.

Pizza Tree is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

2. Pizza Tree

8.2
909 Cherry St (btwn 9th & 10th St), Columbia, MO
Pizzeria · Downtown Columbia · 5 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Slices all the time! I recommend the Secret Margherita (they tear fresh basil right in front of you) or the Ranch Hands (onion, ground sirloin, bacon, cheddar) if you really want to indulge.

Shotgun Pete's BBQ Shack is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

3. Shotgun Pete's BBQ Shack

28 N 9th St (at Walnut), Columbia, MO
BBQ Joint · North Village · 17 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: You've gotta get the BBQ Nachos. They're mind blowing.

The Blue Note is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

4. The Blue Note

8.2
17 N 9th St (btwn Broadway & Walnut), Columbia, MO
Rock Club · North Village · 31 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Excellent line up, bringing a lot of upcoming and big time performances to mid-Missouri. Cultural institution in Columbia for sure, not to mention an awesome music venue.

Rose Music Hall is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

5. Rose Music Hall

8.2
1013 Park Ave (at 10th St), Columbia, MO
Rock Club · North Village · 8 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Almost every night, Genesee tallboys for $4 are going to be your best bet for cheap beer.

El Rancho is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

6. El Rancho

6.3
1014 E Broadway (btwn 10th & Hitt St), Columbia, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO · 35 tips and reviews

Blake G.Blake G: Chicken. Fucking. Nachos.

Harold's Doughnuts is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

7. Harold's Doughnuts

114 S 9th St (btwn Locust & Cherry), Columbia, MO
Donut Shop · Downtown Columbia · 5 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hickey: A wonderful addition to downtown. Their glazed doughnut is one to be reckoned with.

Shortwave Coffee is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

8. Shortwave Coffee

8.6
915 Alley A (btwn 9th & 10th), Columbia, MO
Coffee Shop · Downtown Columbia · 18 tips and reviews

ᴡ S.ᴡ Smith: Get a coffee, drink it black, and enjoy the beautifully crafted balance.

Fretboard Coffee is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

9. Fretboard Coffee

8.3
1013 E Walnut St, Studio 10 (btwn 10th & Orr), Columbia, MO
Coffee Shop · North Village · 10 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Excellent cold brew coffee, and a really cool space in an old garage.

Kaldi's Coffee is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

10. Kaldi's Coffee

29 S 9th St (at Cherry St.), Columbia, MO
Coffee Shop · Downtown Columbia · 48 tips and reviews

Josh F.Josh Ferguson: Get a cup brewed by the Trifecta.

La Siesta Mexican Restaurant is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

11. La Siesta Mexican Restaurant

6.1
33 N 9th St (at Walnut), Columbia, MO
Mexican Restaurant · North Village · 22 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Best move: come here to sit at the bar, order cheap margaritas, and eat free chips & salsa before you go to a show at the Blue Note or Rose Music Hall.

Broadway Brewery is one of Cole's Columbia Favorites.

12. Broadway Brewery

7.9
816 E Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th St), Columbia, MO
Brewery · Downtown Columbia · 41 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: When my friends lived in an apartment right upstairs, my go-to move was to walk downstairs and pick up a growler from Walker at the bar. Also, their brunch is not to be missed!