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Quirkella t1_iv0i6ji wrote

La Habana Vieja, the Cuban restaurant just a couple doors down from Cafe Cusco.

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Golden3ye t1_iv0lbv3 wrote

El puente on republic.

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zenaa21 t1_iv0n5km wrote

Greek Belly, the feta fries are amazing and I love gyros.

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Flat-Sun-5134 t1_iv0n7jw wrote

Skully’s! Urban Roots. Starbucks on Cherry & Glenstone.

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aujii11 t1_iv0ngom wrote

El Sombrero fucks

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outsidenoise t1_iv0o1fq wrote

Team Taco and the Almighty Sando Shop! 10/10 experiences every time I go.

EDIT: Also Pho Kim. RIP Izumi Hitake.

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GinWithJennifer t1_iv0q045 wrote

Del Gordo taco. Both locations 1 and 2 are very nice. Some people swear by #1 and many things there are outright superior. But you go to number 2 and you order nachos. Pork or chicken. That shit with a big as glass of beer or horchata with shot of rum 🥴

I used to be a fan of purple burrito but found out they supported a bill or city ordinance that discriminated against trans people. Being trans I unfortunately have to boycott them :<

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JonnyG24 t1_iv0qp5u wrote

Mexican Villa

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notnotpegbundy t1_iv0qwuu wrote

Lindbergs. But it really depends on what I’m craving? I’m not going to go to Lindbergs for Mexican. But as a general rule, Lindbergs.

Also, Basilico on C street is also DIVINE. Best Italian I’ve had in Springfield.

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ehoneygut t1_iv0udlu wrote

Replying to Quirkella (#441,296)

I wanted to like it. But it is pricey and nothing special. I think they should have gone with a regular old cuban joint rather than the higher class version they attempt. This is a bottom dollar market after all.

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vainamo- t1_iv0w445 wrote

Don Tono (food truck around Glenstone and Bennett) I've been going there since they opened years ago. They are so friendly and their food is great.

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Amethoran t1_iv0y0v0 wrote

Cielito Lindo on South Campbell slaps hard never disappoints.

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Lowe5521 t1_iv0ztvi wrote

Why are y'all only doing restaurants? My go-to place in Springfield is The Acoustic Shoppe

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robzilla71173 t1_iv11wui wrote

Little Tokyo, aka Misaki. It's like a fast food version of Nakato's. Cheap, tasty, fast, and the people are super nice. The guy who works the pickup window on weekends is trying to educate me on anime. Bless his heart it's a lost cause. I've been going there so long that when they see it's me they just start the spicy chicken cooking. Honorable mentions go to Pappy's for their amazing pulled pork sandwich and Braum's for their sausage biscuits, which I'm eating one of right now. Cafe Cusco is my go to for family events because my parents are vegetarians and everybody has something they love there.

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Maxwyfe t1_iv124iu wrote

All y'all listing restaurants so I'm going a different direction. The Library Center on S. Campbell is lovely. It's comfy, that coffee shop is great. The gift shop has some neat little things. There is always some nice historical or cultural display, they have book clubs, book discussions, lectures and as far as I know, these are free - or mostly free. You can use their computers, their printers and even their fax - it's practically a little business center. So nice.

And I love the art museum. They have a nice collection and interesting exhibits, and it's a lovely place to spend a rainy afternoon - for free.

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Meow_meow417 t1_iv12lqn wrote

Los michoacanos garcias for their Mangonada!! It’s so good. Hits every single time

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BartTheWeapon t1_iv12qyu wrote

Rama Thai, Thailand Station, Pho Kim, Hyong Yen, Luco’s Pizzeria 😥, Jose Loco’s (Northside), Team Taco, Karai Ramen, Waffle House

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smiyeaa t1_iv12wd3 wrote

4by4 Brewing Company

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robzilla71173 t1_iv13b3r wrote

Replying to notnotpegbundy (#441,858)

Back in the nineties the original Peg Bundy steered me right on chocolate Bon Bon's. So Notnotpegbundy can't be wrong on Basilico. Have walked past but never gone in, now I'll have to try them. Definitely agree on Lindberg's. Love their burgers.

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fultanic t1_iv13lw7 wrote

Sup Shop - both locations.

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robzilla71173 t1_iv1421g wrote

Replying to four_q (#442,270)

People can downvote all they want, but Braum's is at the top of the pile for fast food for me. I'm literally eating a Braum's sausage biscuit right now. And I much prefer their sundae's to Andy's.

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Unlikely-Matters t1_iv15vqe wrote

Amazin Asain. Super accommodating to celiac & the staff is always on top of everything

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TaterSalad-bitch t1_iv17njl wrote

The Sub Shop hands down. I would die for the people who run this place. Not even worth putting a second option down

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Physical_Mud6546 t1_iv188hm wrote

Ott’s pasta is solid. Super cheap, tasty, and filling

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Dbol504 t1_iv18hdm wrote

St. Michael's

Lindberg's

Grad School / JOB House

Tie & Timber

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hkgan t1_iv18ii5 wrote

Bambu, Casa Kusina and Karai

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torcido t1_iv19kjn wrote

Stick it in your ear

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t528491 t1_iv1apk5 wrote

Neighbor’s Mill bakery is Panera if it were actually good and not overpriced. Also China King on Republic is fantastic and cheap as hell.

For spots other than restaurants, my wife and I practically live at Alamo Drafthouse

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Stat63 t1_iv1crqo wrote

Wire Road…decent beer, an excellent atmosphere, and a variety of delicious food trucks keeps me coming back all the time. They even have good coffees in the morning while waiting for breakfast from Backyard Carnivore.

I also like Tie & Timber. Better beer and another great outdoor area, however it just doesn’t have the same energy as Wire Road.

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Famous_Load t1_iv1dqmh wrote

Roots Coffee Bar on Republic Rd - Great drinks, tasty food with wide variety, and chill vibes for days.

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jackie_wiggiwoo t1_iv1e3p3 wrote

Culture Counter! Their waffles are great for breakfast or lunch, the ice cream flavors are unique and the baked goods are amazing!

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Dirrk t1_iv1fr3j wrote

I am surprised that no one has mentioned it yet but That Lebanese Place on C St is owned by one of the nicest and best owners I have run into since moving to Springfield. The food is great too but the experience is why we keep coming back.

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Conscious_Ad7105 t1_iv1gc2x wrote

Rama Thai and Mothers'. You all have made me hungry, I have to have some Kaitod Rama now...

Also Chabom Tea and Spices on C-Street.

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DirtyOldSamurai t1_iv1h1us wrote

Van goghs eeterie, Skullys ramen, culture counter, culture flock, otts pasta, team taco, chameleon cuisine and BOSKYS VEGAN GRILLLLLLLLL. All my faves

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Embarrassed_Feed_145 t1_iv1hq0e wrote

druffs, otts, mother’s, hold fast! as for non-restaurant/drinks, sound smart (fucking love those guys) and hotel vandivort lobby lmfao

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BruceyBalls t1_iv1hs77 wrote

Without question, anytime I come back to visit, I’m going to Whole Hog BBQ & making sure to get the ranch potato salad & cheesy corn. ALSO, Tortilleria for some delicious authentic tacos 🙌

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Use_the_Loofah t1_iv1i3rh wrote

Replying to Maxwyfe (#442,534)

The public library system in Springfield/Greene county is absolutely spectacular! There are so many locations, great free programs, amazing amount of materials to check out, and a fantastic book sale twice a year. It's such a weird dichotomy to the anti-intellect vibe that much of Springfield gives off, and I'm certainly happy that the library seems to always have patrons. Edit: spelling

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Renn_1996 t1_iv1kymf wrote

Springfield watershed, its tucked away in the north east part of town and is absolutely beautiful. I try to go out there several times each month and am always amazed at how beautiful it is, I have seen deer, river otters and beavers on the trails as well. I may also be biased as fiance proposed to me there at the overlook platform over the spring, but I think its one of the most amazing parks we have.

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Living_la_vida_hobo t1_iv1n5e2 wrote

Taj Mahal for the lunch buffet, food is always great and the staff is wonderful.

Bawi is a favorite in my family, although it is a little expensive.

The Hill, Italian restaurant. Great food and good staff. Its my go-to place for mothers day and taking my sisters out to eat.

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Ipuncholdpeople t1_iv1obsm wrote

For food the Wheelhouse is a favorite of mine. Wonders of Wildlife was somehow worth the wait and 1984 is almost always fun (best to avoid times when little kids are there lol)

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orchd84 t1_iv1tox8 wrote

Thailand Station on Republic Road is wonderful. Awesome food served by a super sweet family. We go there about once a week since it opened and everything we've had is amazing.

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elaborate_hoxha t1_iv1xmp4 wrote

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board system. We have GREAT parks for a city this size. Anyone with kids knows the godsend that is Harvest Fest at Rutledge-Wilson.

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Always_0421 t1_iv22ges wrote

Race brothers for hardware and farm and home. Locally owned small business, always friendly and helpful, fair prices.

Just for parrots off glenstone...SUPER friendly, knowledgeable, family owned and operated. Genuinely care about their animals amd customers. Reasonable boarding rates and value added services. Really can't say about nice things about these people.

For a hair cut or straight razor shave, Shane formerly of Dapper, gives the best hair cut I have ever experienced. He just moved to a shop off division, idk the name of it, but I'd drive WAY further for a quality haircut. He genuinely cares about the quality of his work and it shows.

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Opening_Put_1105 t1_iv22mdm wrote

McSalty’s pizza. Their whole wheat crust is devine.

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Sally_twodicks t1_iv236cb wrote

I literally buy pho from Pho Kim every single Sunday. That bitch works her ass off. She makes her bread in house every day for bahn mi's. She rocks. You go, Kim!

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vcrshark t1_iv24hbc wrote

Cashew Station for their crab rangoons

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GinWithJennifer t1_iv28a8a wrote

Replying to StinkyDeerback (#444,669)

Naaaaah Trinidad and Tobago have some of the hottest pepper breeds in the world. And I feel like I've ate some very spicy jaimaican food from a street vendor here.

I know hot cluckers is supposed to have this Uber secret spice level and food I make poisons the air. You can't even be in the house or your eyes and lungs will burn.

Bww uses to have a ghost pepper sauce several years ago as their hottest sauce. I loved it so much I bought bottles of it. All the bottles. Started my super spice journey. Their reaper wings feel really mid. Wing stops atomic level is not hot enough. Cheese steak sandwich place by sound smart and wing stop had this sandwich called Eye of Sauron--omg it needs to.he a permanent menu item for my soul 😩

I told Taj mihal many times to make my food as spicy as possible. Never once was it very noticeable. I told my.indian friend he said to ask for it "Indian spicy," and I don't think it changed anything. Guy must think I won't like it or something.

Perches had good quantities of food for the price. Maybe not as absolutely stacked and jacked as del gordo and lacked I felt in the spice department but I've only tried two dishes there.

Whenever the Mexican restaurants bring me that green habanero sauce I practically eat 3/4 of the bottle shamelessly.

I'm a glutton for spice. At least the mall has my favorite hot sauces. That Trinidad Moruga Scorpion sauce is divine. Can eat the whole bottle is about 2 months. Sometimes less.

I've been on a quest to find a resturant here or food truck with just what I'm looking for but have not :(

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filsofolf t1_iv2bxqb wrote

Replying to Physical_Mud6546 (#442,868)

I've always heard people rave about otts. We were going to use them for my wedding and we tried a few dishes to test it out. Not one single person thought it was good. It was OK. We went with bambinos instead which was 1000x better for slightly more money.

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cdkzfw t1_iv2k8zi wrote

Replying to robzilla71173 (#442,525)

Yes, love Little Tokyo, they are all so nice. I used to live and work closer to there, now I rarely go but they still remember both my food and drink order. Can't say enough great things about this place.

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robzilla71173 t1_iv35ake wrote

Replying to CetiCeltic (#444,325)

Most art museums that I've been to are free. Priceless works of the masters: stare all day for zero dollars. Taxidermied animals and fish in aquariums: forty dollars. Go figure.

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robzilla71173 t1_iv35fd0 wrote

Replying to Dirrk (#443,276)

I might go there once every couple of years and he still chats with me like I'm an old friend. I remember my family taking me there for my birthday, as soon as he found out he brought us all baklava on the house.

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robzilla71173 t1_iv35y1q wrote

Replying to DirtyOldSamurai (#443,330)

The pastry chef from Van Gogh's works nights at Moon City down the street. Was talking with him one night and it turns out he and one of the chemists from the science lab I work at get together to study flavors to try and reproduce them in vegan options. Pretty cool stuff.

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110518072105120514 t1_iv3630f wrote

Replying to Maxwyfe (#442,534)

+1 for the library. Campbell is my favorite location too, but really all of them are good. During middle and parts of high school I was always in there (the one across from Central) because my family only had one computer and no printer. So I'd be in there after school every day finishing up work, or maybe just finding a new cookbook to read...think that's where I got my interest in collecting recipes, actually. For a good few of those years I didn't even have a phone and couldn't drive, so it became my go-to spot to just wait to be picked up after class too.

Also, I didn't know the art museum was free. I really should look harder for things like this, I guess. Thanks, maybe I'll go by sometime.

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deborah_jai t1_iv39rvu wrote

Replying to HottFudge_Carwash (#446,439)

Bawi is Korean BBQ so there’s really no comparison, but I had Everyday Thai once and the service was so bad I’ve never been back. Food was cold, servers were standing around talking to each other while there was food visible on the kitchen counter. Ruined the date of a friend who was with us.

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Pamel-lama-ding-dong t1_iv39x0g wrote

Mijuri used to be… Rama Thai, Cesar’s and Bambino’s are in our monthly rotation for sure.

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Fjohurs_Lykkewe t1_iv3aiev wrote

Meta Games Unlimited at 65 and Sunshine. Great staff. Big game room. It's become a staple of the Springfield geek scene, imo.

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AdrenRose t1_iv3kj0h wrote

Shanghai Inn on glenstone. Best Chinese food ever and the service is always amazing. I've gone there enough they remember my order!

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Pentaxus t1_iv3mvx1 wrote

The Wok on Scenic (formerly known as China Wok).

Warning: their general or cashew chicken causes transcendence.

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GinWithJennifer t1_iv3ugiv wrote

Replying to StinkyDeerback (#445,718)

I've heard but never gotten like what I expected. I can't help but feel when I demand it super hot the restursnt thinks I won't know the difference to give it to me normal or think I wouldn't like it. I'm paying for it come on maaaaaaan

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IGot7_ChickenNuggets t1_iv6ouu8 wrote

That Lebanese Place. The food is great, the owner is so nice, he treats customers like long time friends. He once gave me free lentil soup when i went in

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