Rona Palomo

The food was great. It was our first time eating in an All-American diner!

Mark Wonsuh Sung

I really enjoyed the vibe. Food was good and the server was really freindly :)

John K

Stopped in before leaving Columbia, started the day off great. Service was fantastic, everyone pleasant and polite and the food was great. Had the #8 ham steak and #12 the sampler, eggs were perfect and portions good, not too much but more than enough. We took a chance not wanting to eat in the hotel and this was perfect. Great food and at a good price. We will be back on our next trip to Columbia. I highly recommend you’ll love it.

Through Bec Specs Travel Blogger

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House is a breakfast hotspot in Columbia, MO! This spot is so popular that you can expect a small wait on a weekend morning if you don't get there early enough! The service is friendly and quick, which makes the wait time for a table shorter than you would expect! This spot is known for their steaks, but you have to try the biscuits & gravy or the stacked French toast! Honestly, you can't go wrong ordering anything on the breakfast menu. If you are looking for a vintage vibe breakfast spot with spectacular entrees, visit Ernie's Cafe & Steak House!

+5

Andy B

We love this place! Best classic diner in Columbia. Everything is so good, and you have to try the French toast. #11 comes with all the breakfast goodies plus French toast. Or the #1 breakfast sandwich.

+6

T Ng

I over-ordered but glad I did. The food is good, eggs were nicely done, hashbrown was super crunchy, and the porkchop was not salty at all!!! The atmosphere is very homey and the staff is very attentive, refilling my coffee constantly. As you can see the price is ridiculously affordable.

Suzanne Chisum

A diner. A great diner experience. Wonderful waitress. Food was out quickly. Prices were very affordable. We had to wait a bit, but the line moved quickly.

Mark Rimel

We went to Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse for a weekday lunch. It felt more like a café than a steakhouse. They offer breakfast and lunch every day. It was the perfect place for American comfort food. We each ordered something different. Our food came quickly and it was hot, fresh, and tasty. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The service and the charming Art Deco design of the building created a wonderful, upbeat atmosphere. They have been in business since 1934, which shows their dedication to good food and service.

Noah Sussman-Marcos

Best American diner I've ever tried! Everything is delicious and homemade. There's nothing negative about this place at all! Be careful since it can get pretty packed during busy hours. Also, it's worth mentioning that once I got eggs, which were cooked in a way that I didn't like, and I regretted it, but thanks to the kind waitress she got me new eggs cooked well with no additional charge. It really is American hospitality at its finest! 100% recommend! 😉🤗

Lanie Kell

First time here and loved it!! Would highly recommend this place. Not only is the food great but the service was amazing. Friendly and courteous staff and food came out quick. Thank you Ernie’s Cafe!!!!

Darin Brewster

Places was crammed, tables were dirty although the lady working was working hard. There was a large group and she was doing her best. Food was ok, greasy spoon type place, great for a hang over but not your anniversary.

Dena Kioh

Atmosphere is good here, has old times vibes. You seat yourself here. So no waiting on that..I ordered the Anderson burger and got fries as my side. Food was good as well.Chloe, not sure if that's spelled rght lol, she was a great server. She let me try a chai latte, I was not for sure about those. They are not my cup of tea, so to speak lol. But she replaced it with a Cappuccino. I did not like that either. Usually a Cappuccino is sweet, the ones I've had in the past anyway. Food and service would bring me back, coffee would not.

+2