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Taylor's Steakburger Drive-In an Icon in Springfield Since 1947
At 139 Memorial Plaza, where Kimbrough meets Trafficway, sits a drive-in thats been in business since 1947.
Darlene Collins
Jun 30, 2021
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Experience Authentic Mexican Flavor
If you want to experience authentic Mexican flavor (rather than a Texas dish with a Mexican name) then head to El Maguey!
Mike Schilling
Jun 19, 2021
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The Queen City of the Ozarks
As the third largest city in the state, Springfield is a vibrant and vigorous regional center of activity for the southwest of Missouri.
Mike Schilling
Jun 19, 2021
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Enjoy Healthy Cuisine at Cafe Cusco
We never said goodbye, we always said, "One day, Cafe Cusco." Joe Gidman sat relaxed in his chair but an eagerness couldn't wait to come out
Meredith Tatum
Jun 12, 2021
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Authentic Jamaican Patties & Cuisine.
Jamaican Patty Co. is turning out food that Springfield has never seen and it’s making a big hit! Du’Sean Howard grew up in Jamaica,...
Meredith Tatum
Jun 12, 2021
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150 Years of C-Street
Set your sites on Historic Commercial Street to find one of Springfield’s oldest, coolest parts of town.
Various Authors
Jun 12, 2021
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Springfield's Premier Donut Shop Celebrating 50 Years of Homemade Deliciousness
St. George's Donuts has been a Springfield institution since Charles and Katy St. George glazed the store's first batch of donuts in 1971.
Meredith Tatum
May 22, 2021
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Visit Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe for an Old Favorite
It all started with love at a fountain drugstore. Joe and Beulah Gailey met and fell in love and the story went on.
Meredith Tatum
May 15, 2021
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Route 66 Food Truck Park; So Many Treats to Choose From!
What started out as a car lot selling work-trucks with a mechanic garage inside, is now Springfield’s newest Food Truck Park on Route 66.
Meredith Tatum
May 15, 2021
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Enjoy Great Food and Historic Decor at Springfield's Pizza House
Pizza Houses story starts as one of empowerment two women created and ran their business for decades and now another woman owns the business
Meredith Tatum
May 8, 2021
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Leong's Asian Diner, Home of the Original Springfield Style Cashew Chicken
Springfield may not make it into the headlines often, but it is famous for one thing: Cashew Chicken—Springfield style.
Meredith Tatum
May 1, 2021
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Mexican Villa Restaurants - A Springfield Original
In 1943, our country was at war and millions of young men left home to “join up”. Garin Hargrave Ferguson left Springfield, his girl...
Garin Ferguson
May 1, 2021
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Cheers to 50+ Years!
Springfield has a rich history in food culture, we'd like to celebrate the restaurants that have been in business 50+ years!
Meredith Tatum
Apr 30, 2021
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