Fretboard Coffee is a food and catering business at 1013 E Walnut St in Columbia. Its website lists specialty coffee roasted in-house, with both a cafe and wholesale coffee. Hours aren't posted yet, so give them a call before you stop by. Own this business? Claim the listing to add photos, hours and more.
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According to its website, Fretboard Coffee offers specialty coffee roasted in-house, with both a cafe and wholesale coffee. It is listed under Food & Catering on Rooted CoMo.
Fretboard Coffee is listed at 1013 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201.
Hours aren't listed for Fretboard Coffee yet. Call (573) 227-2233 before you visit to check when they're open.
You can call (573) 227-2233, email info@fretboardcoffee.com or visit fretboardcoffee.com.
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General questions about Food & Catering in Columbia, MO (not specific to this business)
Columbia has a diverse local dining scene well beyond chain restaurants. The downtown corridor near 9th Street and Broadway features a mix of farm-to-table restaurants, craft cocktail bars with food, and long-standing Columbia favorites. Popular local spots frequently include Booches Billiard Hall (a Columbia institution since 1884), Murry's, and various locally owned ethnic restaurants. Rooted CoMo's Food & Catering category features independently owned Columbia restaurants.
Start by defining your event size, menu style, and budget. Request quotes from at least three Columbia caterers, ask for tastings, check references, and confirm they carry the required liability insurance and food handler certifications. Book 3–6 months in advance for weddings and large events. Many Columbia caterers specialize in a particular cuisine or event type — matching their specialty to your event makes a big difference.
Catering costs in Columbia, MO vary widely by menu and service style. Casual drop-off catering (sandwiches, BBQ, etc.) runs $12–$25 per person. Plated dinner service for weddings or corporate events typically runs $45–$85 per person before beverages, rental equipment, and gratuity. Request itemized quotes from Columbia caterers to compare accurately.
Yes — Columbia has a growing food truck scene, particularly around the MU campus area and downtown. Food trucks operate at local events, breweries, and through rotating schedules posted on their social media. The City of Columbia requires food truck operators to hold a mobile food unit permit. Search "Columbia MO food truck" on Facebook or Instagram to find current schedules.
Columbia has a strong farm-to-table culture, supported by the Columbia Farmers Market (open year-round at parking garage on Orr Street), several CSA programs from nearby Missouri farms, and a number of restaurants committed to sourcing locally. The Columbia area sits in fertile mid-Missouri farmland, making local produce, meats, and dairy readily available to restaurants and consumers alike.
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