El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop
2462 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO
Crema's Take
“This intimate Springfield gem masterfully balances a serious coffee program with genuine breakfast and bakery credentials, earning its stellar reputation through consistently excellent execution across everything from traditional espresso drinks to creative specialty beverages. The cozy, limited seating creates that perfect "slow sit" atmosphere where regulars and first-timers alike linger over authentic dishes like chilequiles and ribeye steak and eggs, all while the genuinely warm staff makes everyone feel genuinely welcomed. It's the kind of small business that thrives because it does a few things beautifully rather than trying to do everything, making it ideal for that unhurried morning or casual meeting over coffee.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Love a small business doing well, and this place has been great. Had coffee 3 or 4 times and last time my wife and I sat down and ate breakfast as well. Everything was tasting great and came out to us quickly. The vibe is very laid back and homey. Give them a try!
Was looking for a nice place to go for a EARLY morning breakfast after dropping a friend off at the airport. Found just the right place! Wonderful people, and the food is amazing and presentation is Excellent! I had a Cortado(coffee) and Steak and eggs and finished up with the…
This is lovely little coffee/bakery/breakfast shop. My wife and I went for the first time and the staff was very welcoming and helped us decide what to order. Sitting is limited (not recommended for large groups) but because of that it has a cozy, intimate vibe to it. The food…
Parking is super snug and limited. This is magnified by the fact they have a drive thru. There’s a few tables inside and if the weather cooperates there are a few tables outside. Staff at the counter definitely don’t go out of their way to greet you or get your order started.…
This little cafe is a fantastic spot for authentic flavors and foods. I ordered the ribeye steak and eggs, and wife got the chilequiles with a one of their specialty coffees. The steak was cooked well would prefer medium) but it was very delicious and seasoned extremely well!…
Crema Reviews
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