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Glenn's Café sits at 23 S. Eighth Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri, offering a menu rooted in American and Creole traditions. The combination is a natural one — the bold, layered flavors of Creole cooking finding a comfortable home in the Midwest, served to a crowd that comes in for both lunch and dinner.
The restaurant earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, a distinction that speaks to a wine list assembled with real intention rather than obligation. For a Creole-leaning kitchen, a thoughtful wine program matters — the right bottle can hold its own against the depth and spice that define the cuisine.
Whether you're stopping in for a midday lunch or settling in for an evening of American and Creole cooking, Glenn's Café offers something less common in Columbia: a kitchen with a clear point of view and a cellar to match it.
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