Sometimes there’s nothing better than sitting back with a cup of freshly-roasted coffee and having a chat with friends. We can relax, live in the moment, and just enjoy one of the simple things in life. Catch up with friends and family or relax with a good book at this charming café in Missouri that serves some of the best coffee around.
Sip a piping hot cup of coffee as the golden sun shines down, or grab a seat in the cozy interior of Foxtrot Coffee in downtown Poplar Bluff. If you’re in a rush, get your order to go.
Before you can decide whether to sit indoors or on the outdoor patio, you’ve got to decide what to order. If you love coffee, choose from the Pour Over, the Bulletproof, or the Cold Brew.
If you’re not in the mood for a coffee or an espresso, you can still find an assortment of scrumptious drinks – hot chocolate, chai latte, or matcha latte, for example.
Foxtrot Coffee is currently taking reservations, due to the need for social distancing, if you want to sit indoors or outdoors. See available dates and times, and make your reservations here.
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Stop what you’re doing right now and grab your calendar–set a date to visit Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard in Weston, Missouri. I cannot get over the cuteness of this family-friendly orchard, and it’s home to some of the best autumnal food in Missouri! Whether you’re loading up the kids, grandkids, grandma, or your girlfriends, this place is packed with outdoor fun and irresistible fall flavors. Located about 40 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri, Weston Orchard & Vineyard sits on 50 acres of pure fun, with activities and play zones for everyone.
But let’s talk about the real stars of the show: their apple cider and doughnuts. When you step into the Cider Barn, the warm scent of freshly made cider doughnuts fills the air, and trust me—you’re going to want to try them. Cider donuts have a few special features I did not know about before being introduced to them at Weston Orchard & Vineyard. The doughnuts are typically made with fresh apple cider, giving subtle apple flavor and adding moisture to a cake-like texture. Yum! These doughnuts, made with seasonal fruit, are a perfect fall treat, especially when paired with a refreshing cider slushie or a cup of their house-made apple cider. There's something special about sipping cider made from apples grown right where you stand!
The Cider Barn is also home to a market, where you can pick up some goodies to take home. You’ll find fresh doughnuts, canned produce, salsas, jellies, sauces, pickles, pies, and fruit that make great gifts or a treat for yourself. If you’d rather skip picking your own fruit, you can grab pre-picked apples like Jonathan, Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Red Delicious by the pound.
There’s more to enjoy for the adults—try their hard ciders and wines, all made from their farm's fresh produce. Sample these with a hard cider flight or a wine tasting, and don’t forget to try a wine or cider slushie. Take your drink outside, find a cozy picnic table, and enjoy the live weekend music in the crisp fall air. Isn’t autumn just the best time to be outside?
Fall is when Weston Orchard & Vineyard truly comes alive. Alongside u-pick apples and pumpkins, you’ll find u-pick flowers and loads of seasonal treats like caramel apples, kettle corn, candied nuts, and pies. The two massive play zones are geared toward kids ages 2-12, with over 15 activities like apple cannons, a bounce pillow, ziplines, a giant slide, and even a petting zoo. But don’t worry if you’re not a kid—the young at heart are welcome, and I’m already excited for the hayride! And don’t miss the Candy Cannon, which goes off every weekend at 1 pm, making the day even sweeter (pun intended).
The farm is open from May through December, with reduced hours in the later months. If you’re planning a trip in September or October, you’ll get the best deal during the week with lower entry fees. The all-day passes include parking, access to the play zones, hay-rack rides, bags for fruit picking, and entry to the u-pick areas. Your picked produce is weighed and priced by the pound. Everything has been thought about; all you have to do is show up and be ready to have some fall fun!
Next time you’re planning a day trip in Missouri, consider making Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard a stop. Whether it’s for mouthwatering apple cider doughnuts, a refreshing cider slushie, or a fun-filled day outdoors, this charming farm offers something for everyone. Weston Orchard & Vineyard is a fall must-do, you’ll leave with full hearts, happy bellies, and plenty of memories to take home. And what is an autumn outing without the perfect fall look? Check out my favorite site for quality flannels and boots.
The small town of Palmyra, Missouri, is graced with a hidden treasure: Cole’s Hearth Room, a historic building restaurant. Housed in a farmhouse that once served as a Civil War-era hospital, this restaurant brings global flair to a rural Midwestern community. In a town of under 4,000, you would not expect to find chef Coltin Cole creating dishes with such tremendous flavor. Yet, Cole’s Hearth Room stands as a destination restaurant, well worth the drive. The team takes pride in crafting unique flavors, making as much as they can by hand, in-house.
Deidra, Coltin’s wife and co-owner, is from nearby New London. Familiar with the property's unique history, they were interested when it became available for purchase.
Go hungry! Unless you live nearby, you’ll have to drive to the restaurant in the small town of Palmyra, giving you plenty of time to build up an appetite for a full three-course meal. The melon prosciutto salad with house strawberry and champagne vinaigrette is a stunner, but it may not be available when you visit. The menu rotates seasonal specials, so get ready for fun surprises.
And why wouldn’t you go all out when the food is this good? With a skilled chef at the helm, you’ll find specialties you might not expect to see in the Midwest on their menu.
In my experience, restaurants with a limited menu often excel in execution, Cole’s Hearth Room is no exception. The seasonal menu usually has a few daily specials and between 10 and 15 entrees exuding a “less but better” vibe. You'll usually find a surf-n-turf option.
The craft cocktail menu rotates as well, but you’re likely to see a smoking beverage of some kind. I love dinner and a show! When my husband and I visited, the bartender was accommodating in making many of the cocktails into mocktails.
While the food is upscale, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. You can have a drink in the bar, but I prefer to sit in the main dining room and enjoy the antique hearth and beautiful timbered light fixtures overhead.
Do not skip dessert! The selections change with the season, ensuring you get something fresh and thoughtfully crafted, like the rest of the menu. Since this is a destination restaurant, you may consider bringing a cooler bag for leftovers or to enjoy dessert for breakfast the next day.
If you visit during the warmer months, be sure to request a table outside. The area is lush and the breeze pleasant, though you’ll have to be comfortable facing your own mortality. From the front of the building, you’ll have a view of Greenwood Cemetery. The cemetery is intertwined with the home’s history, as it became the cemetery caretaker’s dwelling when farmers were unable to keep the home following the Great Depression.
So you’re convinced, right? Cole’s Hearth Room is worth putting on your next destination date-night list. Good news: if you want to make a weekend adventure out of the trip, there are plenty of nearby attractions in Historic Hannibal, MO. Check out these fun things to do. Stay at a nearby historic home built around the same time as Cole’s Hearth Room to round out your mid-19th-century adventure.
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