The Timeless Missouri Restaurant Everyone Needs To Visit At Least Once
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 29, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A timeless experience, especially at a restaurant, usually has several components – a menu that stands the test of time, a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. That’s just what you’ll find when you stroll into this timeless Missouri restaurant, a throwback to yesteryear when everyone knew everyone else and when strangers quickly became friends. If you’re in town, you’ll definitely want to make it one of your priority stops.
With a population of just under 12,000 residents, Union is brimming with old-school charm that makes it a natural stop on any road or day trip.
For nearly nine decades, White Rose Café has sat along East Main Street, drawing in residents and those just passing through. Most who stop become long-time regulars, heaping praise on the small town restaurant.
White Rose Café gives off an old-school vibe, complete with a jukebox, a classic phone booth, and a chalkboard that displays the day’s specials and desserts.
If you’ve never been, you’ll still feel right at home when you grab a chair at one of the tables or slide into a booth. Take a peek at the walls, too, adorned with black and white photographs.
The timeless restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all dished up in generous portions, so be sure to arrive hungry. If you’re craving breakfast for lunch or dinner, dig in. Breakfast is served all day.
Browse the menu that’s brimming with all of the breakfast classics – omelets, French toast, and pancakes. Or pair your eggs with pork chops, ribeye steak, or chopped steak.
Breakfast earns rave reviews from café customers, but do yourself a favor and check out the lunch and dinner dishes, too. You can’t go wrong with a juicy burger, a wrap, or a sandwich favorite.
White Rose Café also serves a variety of comfort foods and entrees – roast beef, spaghetti, and steak, for example. The kiddos even have their own menu.
Have you been to White Rose Café? Do you have a favorite timeless Missouri restaurant? Tell us about it in the comments! If you like a good, old-fashioned hamburger and fries every now and then, head over to Town Topic Hamburgers, an old-school restaurant with several Missouri locations.
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