Abigails (Rocheport)
- + Abigails is a wonderfully quaint restaurant with exceptional food! It offers a very relaxed, yet intriguing environment, due to the unique menu. The owners are very down to earth, hard workers, and ...
Discussion started 03/26/2010 01:50 PM by Delilah - 4 replies (last reply by Paul Toigo at 07/04/2011 08:08 AM)Delilah from Sedalia on 03/26/2010 01:50 PM
Abigails is a wonderfully quaint restaurant with exceptional food! It offers a very relaxed, yet intriguing environment, due to the unique menu. The owners are very down to earth, hard workers, and casual in appearance. Yes, there are times serivce can be slow, but if you want a memorable meal that leaves you with the desire to return time and time again, then Abigails is the place for you! Be sure to make reservations or you may very well not get in! Seating is limited and you will see customers in bike gear, shorts, gowns, jeans and the such regardless of the hour of day. Go and enjoy!
Delilah from Sedalia on 03/26/2010 01:50 PM
Abigails is a wonderfully quaint restaurant with exceptional food! It offers a very relaxed, yet intriguing environment, due to the unique menu. The owners are very down to earth, hard workers, and casual in appearance. Yes, there are times serivce can be slow, but if you want a memorable meal that leaves you with the desire to return time and time again, then Abigails is the place for you! Be sure to make reservations or you may very well not get in! Seating is limited and you will see customers in bike gear, shorts, gowns, jeans and the such regardless of the hour of day. Go and enjoy!
Abigail on 03/26/2010 07:19 PM
We had a wonderful time as well. The absolute best day of our lives.
Abigail on 03/26/2010 07:19 PM
We had a wonderful time as well. The absolute best day of our lives.
Brian L. from Wichita on 03/28/2010 08:57 AM
> We had a wonderful time as well. The absolute best day of our lives.
> - posted 3/26/2010 7:19:55 PM by Abigail
Good one. :-D
Brian L. from Wichita on 03/28/2010 08:57 AM
> We had a wonderful time as well. The absolute best day of our lives.
> - posted 3/26/2010 7:19:55 PM by Abigail
Good one. :-D
TT from Kansas City on 04/19/2010 08:32 PM
Had a fine lunch at Abigails in Rocheport with a friend on a three day cycling trip. Efficient staff, outstanding food, plentiful fresh bread and butter, extensive by-the-glass wine list, and a casual but refined ambience. I had a warm potato salad with onions, mushrooms, goat cheese, and balsamic - very good flavors and a generous portion. The prices are fair for what you get (excellent food in a very nice restaurant) but I wouldn't call it "cheap." Hey, you get what you pay for. At the end of the meal I had my water bottles on the table thinking of a way to ask the busy waitress to fill them for me when she casually walked by, picked them up, didn't say a word, and returned a minute or so later with them full of ice and water. A mind-reading waitress - there's a concept! Highly recommended, but expect a wait if you show up right at lunch time (it's worth the wait though). I'd go again in a heartbeat.
TT from Kansas City on 04/19/2010 08:32 PM
Had a fine lunch at Abigails in Rocheport with a friend on a three day cycling trip. Efficient staff, outstanding food, plentiful fresh bread and butter, extensive by-the-glass wine list, and a casual but refined ambience. I had a warm potato salad with onions, mushrooms, goat cheese, and balsamic - very good flavors and a generous portion. The prices are fair for what you get (excellent food in a very nice restaurant) but I wouldn't call it "cheap." Hey, you get what you pay for. At the end of the meal I had my water bottles on the table thinking of a way to ask the busy waitress to fill them for me when she casually walked by, picked them up, didn't say a word, and returned a minute or so later with them full of ice and water. A mind-reading waitress - there's a concept! Highly recommended, but expect a wait if you show up right at lunch time (it's worth the wait though). I'd go again in a heartbeat.
Paul Toigo from Kansas City on 07/04/2011 08:08 AM
We were fortunate to eat dinner at Abigails because of a last minute cancellation right before we called. The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Paul Toigo from Kansas City on 07/04/2011 08:08 AM
We were fortunate to eat dinner at Abigails because of a last minute cancellation right before we called. The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
The Pilot Grove Bed and Breakfast (Pilot Grove)
- + This has to be the best deal on the trail. At the present time, the B&B is rented out. However, Dolores takes guests to their house just south of town.
She invited me to have dessert with h...
Discussion started 06/26/2009 06:37 PM by Wade - 2 replies (last reply by Pam at 07/03/2011 04:53 PM)Wade from Edwardsville, IL on 06/26/2009 06:37 PM
This has to be the best deal on the trail. At the present time, the B&B is rented out. However, Dolores takes guests to their house just south of town.
She invited me to have dessert with her and her husband Virgil. I had an enjoyable evening just chatting about a variety of things with them. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. Again, this has to be the best deal on the trail.
Wade from Edwardsville, IL on 06/26/2009 06:37 PM
This has to be the best deal on the trail. At the present time, the B&B is rented out. However, Dolores takes guests to their house just south of town.
She invited me to have dessert with her and her husband Virgil. I had an enjoyable evening just chatting about a variety of things with them. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. Again, this has to be the best deal on the trail.
Dolores from Pilot Grove on 09/29/2010 01:08 AM
Wade, I appreciate your kind comments. The Pilot Grove B&B at 211 Roe is again open as of September, 2009. The B&B was rented to a local lady remodeling her home.
Dolores from Pilot Grove on 09/29/2010 01:08 AM
Wade, I appreciate your kind comments. The Pilot Grove B&B at 211 Roe is again open as of September, 2009. The B&B was rented to a local lady remodeling her home.
Pam from Independence on 07/03/2011 04:53 PM
Ours stay with Dolores was delightful. As we arrived, Dolores just happened to drive up before we had a chance to call her. She was coming by to make sure the house was cool enough. The lady is a blessing and a gem for her guest. She made sure we had everything we needed and her breakfast was more than enough.It was something you would get from grandma's house. She even offered to take us to a firework display that a family of Pilot Grove was having the night of our stay. What host would try to make their guest feel like they belong to the community? Dolores for sure. The house is comfortable but not a 4 star hotel. If you want that then peddle to Boonville. But for want we paid and what we received it was an excellent deal. We plan to stay there again next year. Also the locals are very friendly. We had several conversations with the locals at Deon's Bar and Grill. Small town life is amazing.
Pam from Independence on 07/03/2011 04:53 PM
Ours stay with Dolores was delightful. As we arrived, Dolores just happened to drive up before we had a chance to call her. She was coming by to make sure the house was cool enough. The lady is a blessing and a gem for her guest. She made sure we had everything we needed and her breakfast was more than enough.It was something you would get from grandma's house. She even offered to take us to a firework display that a family of Pilot Grove was having the night of our stay. What host would try to make their guest feel like they belong to the community? Dolores for sure. The house is comfortable but not a 4 star hotel. If you want that then peddle to Boonville. But for want we paid and what we received it was an excellent deal. We plan to stay there again next year. Also the locals are very friendly. We had several conversations with the locals at Deon's Bar and Grill. Small town life is amazing.
Cooper's Landing in Easley
- + Are there any RV sites at Copper's Landing? Thanks!
Discussion started 06/19/2011 08:06 PM by Jodi - 2 replies (last reply by AmyD at 07/03/2011 11:45 AM)Jodi from Buckner, mo on 06/19/2011 08:06 PM
Are there any RV sites at Copper's Landing? Thanks!
Jodi from Buckner on 06/19/2011 08:07 PM
Meant 'Cooper's' Landing - my finger slipped - sorry!
AmyD from OKC, OK on 07/03/2011 11:45 AM
Yes, We parked our motorhome there for 5 days as we rode the trail. Had full hookups, just not sewer I think? Came back to it safe and sound. It is very close to the river though, so you might check out flooding conditions.
Jims Bar & Grill in Tebbetts
- + Went through Tebbets in Aug of 2010. Jim came by and opened up for us. He saved me and my sister from a long hungry night. He is the best. I hear he is retiring this year. It makes me so sad to l...
Discussion started 07/01/2011 08:09 PM - 0 repliesAnonymous from Lisle IL on 07/01/2011 08:09 PM
Went through Tebbets in Aug of 2010. Jim came by and opened up for us. He saved me and my sister from a long hungry night. He is the best. I hear he is retiring this year. It makes me so sad to loose this place. I will never forget him. We were so grateful for his hospitality. Thank God for Jim.
Lucy's Bar & Grill (McBaine)
- + We stopped at Lucy's first on July 13th, 2009. We got there at 3 pm,
only to find, heartbreakingly, that the restaurant opened at 7:30 am
and closed at 2:30 pm. We learned our first lesson a...
Discussion started 07/15/2009 11:33 AM by Tyler Young - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 06/30/2011 08:16 PM)Tyler Young from Kansas City on 07/15/2009 11:33 AM
We stopped at Lucy's first on July 13th, 2009. We got there at 3 pm,
only to find, heartbreakingly, that the restaurant opened at 7:30 am
and closed at 2:30 pm. We learned our first lesson about the trail--
check the hours ahead of time of any restaurants that you are
depending on to be open. Take nothing for granted. When we came back
the next day, we got there around 11:30. We ordered cheeseburgers,
fries, fried green beans, and a Philly cheesesteak. Bearing in mind
our mantra of the trail food (that is, set expectations low and allow
yourself to be pleasantly surprised), we found all of the food to be
delicious. The staff seemed somewhat annoyed at our presence, they
were out of a number of things on the menu (we weren't able to get the
vegetable of the day, the fruit of the day, or the mac-n-cheese
bites), and we would have appreciated some less greasy menu options.
All in all, though, Lucy's is a pretty good place to stop along the
trail. Just remember the mantra.
Tyler Young from Kansas City on 07/15/2009 11:33 AM
We stopped at Lucy's first on July 13th, 2009. We got there at 3 pm,
only to find, heartbreakingly, that the restaurant opened at 7:30 am
and closed at 2:30 pm. We learned our first lesson about the trail--
check the hours ahead of time of any restaurants that you are
depending on to be open. Take nothing for granted. When we came back
the next day, we got there around 11:30. We ordered cheeseburgers,
fries, fried green beans, and a Philly cheesesteak. Bearing in mind
our mantra of the trail food (that is, set expectations low and allow
yourself to be pleasantly surprised), we found all of the food to be
delicious. The staff seemed somewhat annoyed at our presence, they
were out of a number of things on the menu (we weren't able to get the
vegetable of the day, the fruit of the day, or the mac-n-cheese
bites), and we would have appreciated some less greasy menu options.
All in all, though, Lucy's is a pretty good place to stop along the
trail. Just remember the mantra.
What Street from Kansas City, MO on 06/26/2011 09:28 AM
My expectations are never this low! YUK says it all!
What Street from Kansas City, MO on 06/26/2011 09:28 AM
My expectations are never this low! YUK says it all!
Doug from Bluffton on 06/26/2011 09:47 PM
If you're not having fun, lower your standards. Besides, it's entirely possible that you are not really worth as much as you think.
Doug from Bluffton on 06/26/2011 09:47 PM
If you're not having fun, lower your standards. Besides, it's entirely possible that you are not really worth as much as you think.
Anonymous on 06/30/2011 08:16 PM
Ate there couple of weeks ago. It was fine. It is a bar in the middle of no where. You can always eat next door.
Anonymous on 06/30/2011 08:16 PM
Ate there couple of weeks ago. It was fine. It is a bar in the middle of no where. You can always eat next door.
Rocheport detour
- + Anyone ride the Rocheport detour? How long is it and what are conditions like?
Discussion started 06/30/2011 06:35 PM by Mcp - 0 repliesMcp from Iowa city on 06/30/2011 06:35 PM
Anyone ride the Rocheport detour? How long is it and what are conditions like?
Monett's Cabin
- + Superb service and food. Pick up at Marthasville's trail head. Wishs it was nearer to my home. Great place for a girls's outing or romantic get away!
Discussion started 06/29/2011 06:09 PM by Guyla - 0 repliesGuyla from Danville, Vermont on 06/29/2011 06:09 PM
Superb service and food. Pick up at Marthasville's trail head. Wishs it was nearer to my home. Great place for a girls's outing or romantic get away!
Monette's Cabin - Marthasville MO
- + ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
Discussion started 06/29/2011 06:06 PM by judy - 0 repliesjudy from maine on 06/29/2011 06:06 PM
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
Toughest Part of the Trail
- + I have done the trail twice. Once in 5 days dragging a 10 month old and most recently in 2 days with my wife. The greatest annoyance is the signage that says the toughest part of the trail is from P...
Discussion started 06/26/2011 12:38 AM by Rocko - 2 replies (last reply by zbiker at 06/29/2011 02:11 PM)Rocko from Kirkwood on 06/26/2011 12:38 AM
I have done the trail twice. Once in 5 days dragging a 10 month old and most recently in 2 days with my wife. The greatest annoyance is the signage that says the toughest part of the trail is from Pilot Grove to Boonville (unless I read the sign incorrectly both times). Clearly the most difficult part is from Clifton City to Pilot Grove. Have I missed something here?
Darrell from Jefferson City, Mo. on 06/26/2011 07:57 AM
The answer to your question is, no.
My question, what signage are you talking about?
Strictly speaking elevation, Boonville -to- Pilot Grove you are generally going up, but not from Pilot Grove to Boonville. Boonville to Pilot Grove seems more exhaustive than most parts, except Cliffton City to Sedalia, it is the toughest and most enjoyable to me.
You can click on Katy Trail Home, above, go to Latitude / Longitude and then click on a trail elevation chart. Not sure you can trust it though, I am convinced that between Boonville and Sedalia the trail go up, in both directions.
zbiker on 06/29/2011 02:11 PM
I have ridden those sections numerous times. Pilot Grove to Boonville is actually pretty easy, though I have had other riders complain. I agree the Clifton City to Pilot Grove is tough. Clifton City to Sedalia, though has some grade, does not seem as tough as Boonville to PG or Clifton City to PG.
weather in July
- + I am heading down the trail over the week of the July 4th- I've been monitoring the weather but it is a little vague. Also- everyone keeps asking me if the flooding has affected the area, can anyone g...
Discussion started 06/23/2011 08:53 PM - 3 replies (last reply by zbiker at 06/29/2011 01:31 PM)Anonymous on 06/23/2011 08:53 PM
I am heading down the trail over the week of the July 4th- I've been monitoring the weather but it is a little vague. Also- everyone keeps asking me if the flooding has affected the area, can anyone give me a quick rundown of the actual current weather conditions and maybe what I can expect. Thanks.
Jeff from Lee's Summit on 06/23/2011 09:23 PM
Use this site to monitor the flood conditions. http://mostateparks.com/page/58843/potential-flood-locations
Ride on.
Anonymous on 06/28/2011 08:27 PM
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it!
zbiker on 06/29/2011 01:31 PM
Weather as of now is forecast for upper 80's/low 90's. Can almost always count on hot humid weather around the fourth. Be sure you are carrying plenty water - can be a ways between water especially east of Jeff City.
Use this link for general trail conditions : http://www.bikekatytrail.com/#trailconditions
As of today the trail is closed for a couple miles west of Rocheport. YOu can detour around it my going on Hwy 40. DNR generally does a good job of posting conditions and detours and each trailhead if there are problems.
Very nice place [Globe Hotel]
- + My girlfriend and I planned a short day getting here, but it turned out to be a rough one. Hail the size of nickels bouncing off of you makes the ride a bit less fun. Our hostess provided a hose to wa...
Discussion started 06/28/2011 08:26 AM by A MacGregor - 4 replies (last reply by Cathy at 06/28/2011 11:01 PM)A MacGregor from Denver on 06/28/2011 08:26 AM
My girlfriend and I planned a short day getting here, but it turned out to be a rough one. Hail the size of nickels bouncing off of you makes the ride a bit less fun. Our hostess provided a hose to wash off our bikes and gear, and a fantastic stay. The decor was antiques, and beautiful. Fantastic muffins, and a bag for the road.
Cathy from Jefferson City on 06/28/2011 10:56 AM
I don't see where you mentioned the name of the establishment. So let's have some fun and try to guess where you stayed. Since you mentioned a wonderful hostess, antiques and muffins, it could be so many places. But I'll guess The Globe B & B in Hartsburg.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 06/28/2011 12:35 PM
Kathy, time for new specs? Look above at the green header. ;)
Jim from St Thomas on 06/28/2011 12:47 PM
Bro, In Kathy's defense the Globe Hotel in brackets wasn't on the original post.
Cathy from Jefferson City on 06/28/2011 11:01 PM
Yeah man, it wasn't there! I swear! I get credit for guessing right.
By the way, I'm glad you and your girlfriend had a great experience, come again soon. Now I'm going to have another glass of wine to celebrate my ability to guess stuff, or not.
Sedalia
- + There is another reasturant in Sedalia. Teh copper wolfe ice cream/deli. featuring home made ice cream and daily lunch specials
Discussion started 06/28/2011 12:29 PM by laymon wolfe - 0 replieslaymon wolfe from sedalia on 06/28/2011 12:29 PM
There is another reasturant in Sedalia. Teh copper wolfe ice cream/deli. featuring home made ice cream and daily lunch specials
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Katy Trail flooding for dummies
- + Just came across this page DNR puts out for flooding questions on the Katy Trail. Bookmark this page and you can check for yourself within seconds what the current river levels are, projections, area...
Discussion started 06/17/2011 09:28 AM by Katy Trail flooding for dummies - 9 replies (last reply by Doug at 06/27/2011 10:23 PM)Katy Trail flooding for dummies on 06/17/2011 09:28 AM
Just came across this page DNR puts out for flooding questions on the Katy Trail. Bookmark this page and you can check for yourself within seconds what the current river levels are, projections, area, and at what level the trail floods. It can't get any easier than this people. No need to post endless questions on this message board and hope someone comes along and answers them and assume they actually know what they are looking at.
ttp://mostateparks.com/page/58843/potential-flood-locations
Just insert the "h" in the above link.
Pam from Independence on 06/17/2011 03:38 PM
Can't get simpler than that. Thanks
Avid Katy Rider on 06/18/2011 08:45 AM
I believe most of the trail riders have been telling the "out of towners" to go to the DNR page for trail conditions. But you are also correct that they (DNR) has put a link to the river level for Boonville and St. Charles for flood levels. Keep up the good work DNR.
mcp from Iowa City on 06/18/2011 10:03 AM
Those are helpful but there is still some uncertainty. The Columbia Tribune reported earlier that there were plans to erect barriers on the trail around Rocheport but that was delayed. Does anyone know if that will proceed and will it block the trail?
I'm planning to ride the whole trail with my boys beginning June 27th. A little local guidance would be much appreciated.
Trek on 06/18/2011 11:52 AM
If it were me, I'd contact the MO Department of Natural Resources or contact Dawn Fredrickson the Katy Trail Coordinator at dawn.fredrickson@dnr.mo.gov.
Avid Katy Rider on 06/18/2011 12:17 PM
I belive the annual ride is next week so they will have all the logistics and flooding and "ride arounds" identified before then. Dawn will be involved with the ride so she can answer that for sure.
Terry from Festus on 06/18/2011 10:40 PM
Dawn will be out of the office with the ride next week so my guess is that she might not be checking messages.
Dawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator on 06/19/2011 10:22 AM
In response to the question of barriers on the trail at Rocheport, those have been delayed. We will make sure to post to the Katy Trail website when they will be placed: www.katytrailstatepark.com. The barriers will take up a portion of the trail but users will still be able to get through -- it will be "one lane" while the barriers are in place.
mcp from Iowa City on 06/27/2011 09:34 PM
So I've been monitoring the Boonville flood gauge daily - it was predicting 24' above flood all week. Now I see it has jumped up to 28'. We were planning to be in Rocheport / Boonville on Thursday/ Friday this week. Any updates on actual flooding? I read that the barriers are up but the trail won't be closed until the sandbags go down. Any update on that yet?
Doug from Bluffton on 06/27/2011 10:23 PM
I don't know how much help this will be to you, but here is a direct and current observation. At 5:16 PM today the river was a little more than 8 feet below the Katy Trail at mile mark 117. That is one of the lowest spots along the trail near me. Hope this helps. I will be glad to post observed changes for you if this helps. If not I'll just keep fishing.
- + Ended a ride at Rocheport today and ate lunch at Abigails. I've always been a fan of their food but have slammed their attitude and service numerous times in the past. I'm pleased to say that every ...
Discussion started 06/25/2011 05:55 PM by Jim - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 06/27/2011 08:09 AM)Jim from St Thomas on 06/25/2011 05:55 PM
Ended a ride at Rocheport today and ate lunch at Abigails. I've always been a fan of their food but have slammed their attitude and service numerous times in the past. I'm pleased to say that every aspect of today's experience was great. The servers were young and inexperieced but they were pleasant and tried their best to make our experience enjoyable. Even Todd, the owner, was working the floor making sure everyone was taken care of. As usual the desserts outstanding. I highly recommend the mixed berry pie. Thanks to Todd & Co. for a great lunch.
Anon on 06/25/2011 06:29 PM
Pass on the orange/chocolate cake. It's death. :)
Anonymous on 06/27/2011 08:09 AM
We too ate at Abigails and the attitudes of the wait staff was horrible. The waiter threw our food on the table and the woman behind the counter was short and gruff. They must get away with it because they are the only stop.
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Rendleman Home B&B in Bluffton
- + our katy trail ride from st charles to bluffton and back was made perfect by our stay at the rendleman home. Doug rendleman did everything he could to accomodate our group of seven riders, including d...
Discussion started 06/26/2011 08:09 AM by Derrick D. Slay Cycling Team - 0 repliesDerrick D. Slay Cycling Team from St Louis on 06/26/2011 08:09 AM
our katy trail ride from st charles to bluffton and back was made perfect by our stay at the rendleman home. Doug rendleman did everything he could to accomodate our group of seven riders, including driving 60 miles round trip to pick up one of our riders who became ill saturday. after a fantastic dinner prepared by doug, we all hit the sack in very comfortable and clean rooms. we awoke to a breakfast you cant imagine. thank you Doug, see you this fall!
Claysville Store
- + My wife and I just rode our bikes from N. Jefferson to the Claysville store. We made a reservation ahead of time, and it's recommended you do too just to be safe. The food was delicious - especially...
Discussion started 06/25/2011 09:59 PM by Luke - 0 repliesLuke from Jefferson City on 06/25/2011 09:59 PM
My wife and I just rode our bikes from N. Jefferson to the Claysville store. We made a reservation ahead of time, and it's recommended you do too just to be safe. The food was delicious - especially the biscuits... Ridiculously good! Service was great, the owner was friendly. We got a ton of food for the money (fried chicken, ham, coleslaw, applesauce, mashed patatoes & gravy, green beans, and peach cobbler w/ ice cream). Great down-home cookin'. Definitely worth the trip, and we will go back... soon.
Breakfast was amazing!
- + I got there at 11:30 this morning was pleased that they were still serving breakfast. My two friends ordered sandwiches and they both said the food was delicious. I thought the breakfast was out-of-th...
Discussion started 06/25/2011 12:53 AM by Matt - 2 replies (last reply by Jim at 06/25/2011 05:36 PM)Matt on 06/25/2011 12:53 AM
I got there at 11:30 this morning was pleased that they were still serving breakfast. My two friends ordered sandwiches and they both said the food was delicious. I thought the breakfast was out-of-this world! I love eating locally and while some people complain that the service may be slower and prices higher, they don't understand that this is the price you pay to eat at a local food establishment. Well worth the money and the trip out there!
Anonymous on 06/25/2011 10:23 AM
I had a great breakfast this morning too. And I have to admit, I make a pretty darn good cup of coffee. I can hardly wait to see what I can come up with for lunch. I just love it here!!!
Jim from St Thomas on 06/25/2011 05:36 PM
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