Culture
Where to Meet for Lunch on Mondays
Finding a place for a lunch meeting on Mondays can prove to be challenging. Here’s a round-up of some great options for the next time you’re feeling stumped.
by Jo Jolliff
Jan 01 2025 at 8 a.m.
Photo courtesy Shutterstock
Downtown Springfield
Bambino’s
1141 E. Delmar St., 417-862-9999
2810 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite D, 417-881-4442
Try this: The ziti
Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes
Multiple Springfield locations
Try this: Bleus Brothers burger
Rama Thai
1129 E. Walnut St., 417-865-3204
Try this: Curry noodles
RISE
105 Park Central Square, 417-691-6088
Try this: Tabbouleh grain bowl
Springfield Brewing Co.
305 S. Market Ave., 417-832-8277
Try this: smokehouse nachos
St. Michaels
301 South Ave., 417-865-2315
Try this: Cajun chicken salad
Glenstone Avenue
Derby Deli
2023 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-823-3551
Try this: The Local Goat salad
Farmer's Gastropub
2620 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-864-6994
Try this: The fish and chips
The Press
2710 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-771-5950
Try this: Korean tacos
Commercial Street
Big Momma’s
217 E. Commercial St., 417-865-9911
Try this: Globe sandwich
Café Cusco
234 E. Commercial St., 417-868-8088
Try this: Ceviche Miami
Eurasia Coffee
445 E. Commercial St., 417-720-1949
Try this: Chicken Tikka Naan’wich
Van Gogh’s Eeterie
334 E. Commercial St., 417-344-0085
Try this: De Pier cod sandwich
Battlefield Road
Big Whiskey’s
Multiple Springfield Locations
Try this: Pretzel burger
Catrina’s Modern Mexican
2925 E. Battlefield Road, 417-350-1006
Try this: Sweet plantains
[Editor's note: Catrina's is temporarily closed for remodeling]
The Grotto
301 E. Battlefield Road, 417-886-9600
Try this: Hippy Burger
Señor Julian
3405 E. Battlefield St., 417-240-2120
Try this: Fresh-pressed flour tortillas
Sunshine Street
Cesar’s Old Mexico
2627 E. Sunshine St., 417-881-8252
Try this: Salvadoran pupusas
Craft Sushi
Multiple Springfield locations
Try this: Soeul Good Bowl
First Watch
Multiple Springfield locations
Try this: Pesto chicken quinoa bowl
La Paloma
Multiple Springfield locations
Try this: Pastor tacos
Queen City Deli
1647 E. Sunshine St., 417-887-1778
Try this: The Burnes
The Wheelhouse
1845 E. Sunshine St., 417-430-0400
Try this: Kimchi-falafel tacos
Republic Road
Aviary
2144 E. Republic Road, 417-881-9736
Try this: Pomme frites
Karai Ramen + Handroll
640 W. Republic Road, Suite 100, 417-319-5225
Try this: Shredded pork chashu bun
Taj Mahal
1250 E. Republic Road, 417-719-4573
Try this: Karahi chicken
Thailand Station
1730 E. Republic Road, 417-350-1001
Try this: Panang curry with shrimp
Other Areas
Cherry Picker Package x Fare
601 S. Pickwick Ave., 417-986-5800
Try this: A charcuterie board
Haruno
3044 S. Fremont Ave., 417-887-0077
Try this: Tuna sampler
Koriya
4121 S. Fremont Ave., Suite #128, 417-882-0077
Try this: Hot stone bibimbap.
