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Ernie's Cafe & Steak House

Restaurant · Columbia ·

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Columbia’s oldest full‑service restaurant (since 1934) still turns out big breakfasts, diner classics, and midday steaks. A perennial Inside Columbia favorite, it’s a living slice of local history.

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Classic diner serving American comfort food & breakfast favorites

classic diner

friendly staff

great prices

vintage interior

biscuits and gravy

fast service

omelet

hash browns

Featured in Eater

1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

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Classic diner serving American comfort food & breakfast favorites

classic diner

friendly staff

great prices

vintage interior

biscuits and gravy

fast service

omelet

hash browns

Featured in Eater

1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House by null

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House by null

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House by null

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House by null

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