Missouri State University

Springfield, Missouri

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A-1 Custom Car Care

Shops

Located in Springfield, A-1 Custom Car Care is a local auto repair shop popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield.

1935 West Sunset Street, Springfield, MO 65807+1 (417) 869-0551Website
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Arrow Creative Reuse

Shops

Tucked into Springfield, Missouri, Arrow Creative Reuse is a thrift store that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Missouri State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Springfield, Missouri its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

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Boo Rad's Barbershop

Shops

Boo Rad's Barbershop is a hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, serving the Missouri State University community. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

318 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806+1 (417) 818-9104bradleybryanthomas@gmail.comWebsite
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Club Rodeo

Music Venue/Theatre/Club

Tucked into Springfield, Missouri, Club Rodeo is a nightclub that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Missouri State University. Like a lot of small businesses around Missouri State University, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one show at a time. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

2032 West Bennett Street, Springfield, MO 65807+1 (417) 720-1167WebsiteInstagramFacebook
Greek Belly logo

Greek Belly

Restaurants

In Springfield, Missouri, Greek Belly operates as a Greek restaurant within easy reach of Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Missouri State University.

320 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65806Website
Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary Springfield logo

Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary Springfield

Shops

Located in Springfield, Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary Springfield is a local cannabis dispensary popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University.

218 North National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802+1 (417) 771-3712Website
Hawaiian Bros logo

Hawaiian Bros

Restaurants

In Springfield, Missouri, Hawaiian Bros operates as a fast-food spot within easy reach of Missouri State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own fast-food spot in Springfield. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Missouri State University.

1272 East Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 887-6000Website
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Heffington's House of Vision

Shops

Located in Springfield, Heffington's House of Vision is a local optician popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Like a lot of small businesses around Missouri State University, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University.

1350 East Woodhurst Drive, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 882-3937Website
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Hong Kong Inn

Restaurants

Hong Kong Inn keeps things simple: a Chinese restaurant doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own Chinese restaurant in Springfield. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

1632 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 881-1113Website
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Huey Magoo's

Restaurants

Located in Springfield, Huey Magoo's is a local fried chicken spot popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own fried chicken spot in Springfield. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

1382 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 512-2582Website
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Incredible Pizza Company

Restaurants

Located in Springfield, Incredible Pizza Company is a local pizzeria popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

2850 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807Website
Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub logo

Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub

Restaurants

In Springfield, Missouri, Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub operates as a steakhouse within easy reach of Missouri State University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local steakhouse doing its thing in Springfield. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

1935 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 886-5466Website
Kpot Korean BBQ and Hotpot logo

Kpot Korean BBQ and Hotpot

Restaurants

Located in Springfield, Kpot Korean BBQ and Hotpot is a local Asian restaurant popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Springfield, Missouri its own identity, separate from every other college town. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

3242 South Stewart Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 360-1111Website
Legendary Autoworks & Frame logo

Legendary Autoworks & Frame

Shops

Legendary Autoworks & Frame is one of Springfield's local auto repair shops, located near Missouri State University. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. College towns like Springfield depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Springfield has to offer. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

2051 East Kearney Street, Springfield, MO 65803+1 (417) 864-4000Website
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Maso

Restaurants

In Springfield, Missouri, Maso operates as a pizzeria within easy reach of Missouri State University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local pizzeria doing its thing in Springfield. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

3653 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65809Website
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Pasta Express

Restaurants

A neighborhood pasta restaurant, Pasta Express serves the campus community around Missouri State University in Springfield. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Springfield, which is part of the fun of trying them. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

321 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65807Website
Pop's Cabinet & Flooring Shop logo

Pop's Cabinet & Flooring Shop

Shops

Pop's Cabinet & Flooring Shop keeps things simple: a kitchenware store doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own kitchenware store in Springfield. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

1601 West Division Street, Springfield, MO 65802+1 (417) 655-1563info@shopwithpops.comWebsite
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Red Racks

Shops

Red Racks brings a thrift store to Springfield, Missouri, just steps from Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University.

2900 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 889-2240admin@teamthrift.comWebsite
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Red Racks Thrift Store

Shops

Red Racks Thrift Store is a thrift store in Springfield, Missouri, serving the Missouri State University community. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own thrift store in Springfield. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Springfield, Missouri its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Springfield has to offer. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield.

1707 West Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65807+1-417-720-4183admin@teamthrift.comWebsite
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Relics Antique Mall Tea Room

Restaurants

In Springfield, Missouri, Relics Antique Mall Tea Room operates as an American restaurant within easy reach of Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

2015 W Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65807Website
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RibCrib

Restaurants

RibCrib is one of Springfield's local restaurants, located near Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. College towns like Springfield depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites.

1720 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807Website
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Sho-MeTint

Shops

In Springfield, Missouri, Sho-MeTint operates as a window tinting shop within easy reach of Missouri State University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Springfield, Missouri its own identity, separate from every other college town. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield.

330 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802+1 (417) 489-3071shometint@gmail.comWebsiteInstagramFacebook
Springfield Brewing Company logo

Springfield Brewing Company

Restaurants

Located in Springfield, Springfield Brewing Company is a local American restaurant popular with students and residents near Missouri State University. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Missouri State University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

305 S Market Ave, Springfield, MO 65806+1 (417) 832-8277Website
Sunshine Eye Clinic logo

Sunshine Eye Clinic

Shops

Sunshine Eye Clinic keeps things simple: an optician doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Springfield, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

1441 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 886-2020info@sunshineeyeclinic.comWebsite
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The Coffee Ethic

Cafes

The Coffee Ethic keeps things simple: a coffee shop doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own coffee shop in Springfield. Springfield wouldn't feel quite like Springfield without independently owned spots like this one. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near Missouri State University. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

124 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806Website
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The Dress

Shops

The Dress is a clothing store in Springfield, Missouri, serving the Missouri State University community. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Missouri State University. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Springfield.

318 Park Central East, Springfield, MO 65806Website
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The European

Cafes

The European keeps things simple: a coffee shop doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. Around Missouri State University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Springfield's everyday scene. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near Missouri State University. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

105 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806+1 (417) 986-4646Website
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The Outland

Bars

Tucked into Springfield, Missouri, The Outland is a bar that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Missouri State University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local bar doing its thing in Springfield. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate drink menu here - just a bar doing its own thing. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near Missouri State University. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own.

326 South Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806Website
Tinga Tacos logo

Tinga Tacos

Restaurants

Tucked into Springfield, Missouri, Tinga Tacos is a Mexican restaurant that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Missouri State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Springfield depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Springfield.

308 West McDaniel Street, Springfield, MO 65806+1 (417) 831-8007WebsiteInstagramFacebook
Whole Hog Cafe logo

Whole Hog Cafe

Restaurants

Whole Hog Cafe keeps things simple: a barbecue joint doing its own thing in Springfield, a short walk from Missouri State University. Like a lot of small businesses around Missouri State University, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Missouri State University students and Springfield residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Springfield favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

224 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807Website
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Will's Chophouse

Restaurants

Will's Chophouse is a steakhouse in Springfield, Missouri, serving the Missouri State University community. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Springfield know it as a regular local option near Missouri State University. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Springfield, Missouri its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Springfield is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Missouri State University.

2058 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804+1 (417) 869-6947contact@willschophouse.comWebsiteFacebook