Katy Trail Forum

The location is an oasis in the desert, if you're traveling the Weldon Springs to Augusta part of the trail. Unfortunately, the presentation of food is inconsistent. I dined on the same thing at least three different times and on each visit, what was offered on the plate of the Mediterranean platter varied. The first time, there were outstanding amounts of veggies but it unfortunately declined there to celery with crackers thrown in to take up the space of where the veggies once resided.



The hubby joined me once and ordered a turkey sandwich. Unfortunately, there wasn't much turkey to be found and the presentation was minimal on the plate. My veggie burger was simple and uninspiring in flavor.



On my last trip, I opted to skip the Augusta Brewery and chose a protein bar from my pack instead. The cost versus the nutrition offered just lost the romance after a couple of visits. However, please note the staff are friendly and efficient. The beer is also refreshing.

The location is an oasis in the desert, if you're traveling the Weldon Springs to Augusta part of the trail. Unfortunately, the presentation of food is inconsistent. I dined on the same thing at least three different times and on each visit, what was offered on the plate of the Mediterranean platter varied. The first time, there were outstanding amounts of veggies but it unfortunately declined there to celery with crackers thrown in to take up the space of where the veggies once resided.



The hubby joined me once and ordered a turkey sandwich. Unfortunately, there wasn't much turkey to be found and the presentation was minimal on the plate. My veggie burger was simple and uninspiring in flavor.



On my last trip, I opted to skip the Augusta Brewery and chose a protein bar from my pack instead. The cost versus the nutrition offered just lost the romance after a couple of visits. However, please note the staff are friendly and efficient. The beer is also refreshing.

We like to stop here also, because their garden/patio is beautiful. DH likes the cold beer.

However, I concur the food is just average-below average.

We like to stop here also, because their garden/patio is beautiful. DH likes the cold beer.

However, I concur the food is just average-below average.

For me the stop alone is worth it for their icy cold homemade Root Beer....some of the best ever. Definitely hits the spot after a long hot ride.

For me the stop alone is worth it for their icy cold homemade Root Beer....some of the best ever. Definitely hits the spot after a long hot ride.

I'm with the last guy. The food was good enough and their IPA was outstanding!

I'm with the last guy. The food was good enough and their IPA was outstanding!

We stopped here Monday, July 20 and again Tuesday, July 21. We thought the beer was wonderful and the food good. Monday we shared the cheese and sausage plate and Tuesday we shared the mediteranian plate, which had a very interesting olive - garlic spread. We also bought pint glass koozies, first time we had seen these. We rode bike from St. Charles to Mckittrick on Monday and back on Tuesday. First time on the Katy and can't wait to get back.

We stopped here Monday, July 20 and again Tuesday, July 21. We thought the beer was wonderful and the food good. Monday we shared the cheese and sausage plate and Tuesday we shared the mediteranian plate, which had a very interesting olive - garlic spread. We also bought pint glass koozies, first time we had seen these. We rode bike from St. Charles to Mckittrick on Monday and back on Tuesday. First time on the Katy and can't wait to get back.

The beer and the music are always great. The food is hit and miss, but the staff is fantastic. Come on a Sunday afternoon for good times and local music.

The beer and the music are always great. The food is hit and miss, but the staff is fantastic. Come on a Sunday afternoon for good times and local music.

Is it possible to keep your bike in sight when eating on the patio or should I go buy a lock for our bikes?

Is it possible to keep your bike in sight when eating on the patio or should I go buy a lock for our bikes?

There is nothing bikers hate worse after a long day on the trail; than "simple" food with "minimal presentation"

There is nothing bikers hate worse after a long day on the trail; than "simple" food with "minimal presentation"

Looking forward to our stay in Defiance!!!! We make an annual bike trip on the Katy Trail and usually stay in Augusta but this year we are staying in Defiance at the Elysian Filds B&B. Definace is always happening in October. So Excited!!! See ya there! October 10 and 11.

Good experience at Trailside on FRI, 19JUN, as it's always been for us. Cook suggested the reuben sandwich special, which they happily supplied as two separate plates for my wife and me. Wonderful to sit outside and enjoy the company of other cyclists. Good value and service.

Good experience at Trailside on FRI, 19JUN, as it's always been for us. Cook suggested the reuben sandwich special, which they happily supplied as two separate plates for my wife and me. Wonderful to sit outside and enjoy the company of other cyclists. Good value and service.

We visited the Trailside Cafe & Bike Shop this past weekend, September 7th, and while we enjoyed our ride and the rented bike, we had a terrible experience at the Cafe. We and our friends waited for over an hour for our food. We ordered burgers, a hot dog, a grilled cheese, and a chicken wrap. It was chaotic in there. They had no idea who ordered what food, and would simply bring a cheeseburger combo out and shout, "cheeseburger combo", and four different people would try to claim it. We had young children with us that were very hungry after a long bike ride, and they had to wait so long. Really, does it take that long to cook a grilled cheese sandwich? While we will continue to rent bikes and ride, we will never spend another dime in the cafe. Management really needs to take a look at overhauling it and making it much more efficient.

We visited the Trailside Cafe & Bike Shop this past weekend, September 7th, and while we enjoyed our ride and the rented bike, we had a terrible experience at the Cafe. We and our friends waited for over an hour for our food. We ordered burgers, a hot dog, a grilled cheese, and a chicken wrap. It was chaotic in there. They had no idea who ordered what food, and would simply bring a cheeseburger combo out and shout, "cheeseburger combo", and four different people would try to claim it. We had young children with us that were very hungry after a long bike ride, and they had to wait so long. Really, does it take that long to cook a grilled cheese sandwich? While we will continue to rent bikes and ride, we will never spend another dime in the cafe. Management really needs to take a look at overhauling it and making it much more efficient.

What is up with the Nona house? Every time I ride past, the front door is open, the lights are on, and a pickup truck is in the front yard with the driver's side door hanging open. I never see any people around, ever. Crack house? Haunted house? Anyone know the story?

The guy who lives there is a wood sculptor, apparently quite successful. There was an article about him a year or two ago in one of the St. Louis papers.

Once in a while they show a program on PBS (Channel 9) about the KATY trail and they have a segment on him and his wife and how they came to live there. Interesting!

I biked the Katy Trail late May 2008. I didn't eat at this restaurant, but the lady and I think the evening manager who worked the night of May 29th did me a huge favor...



I biked that day from Hartsburg and it was about 9ish and starting to get dark. I pulled into the B & B right off the trail at Marthasville, no one answered my knocks, so I called the number on the sign/brochure. For some reason they were not accepting any boarders that night. Total bummer. I then biked into Dutzow and saw the Deli/Restaurant and talked to them about local lodging. It seemed that my only choice was to go to Washington-10 miles away and across that bridge. It was totally dark at this point. Understanding my plight, the lady/manager took it upon herself to help a stranger in need, loaded me & my bike into her minivan and drove 10 miles out of her way to the "Sleep Inn" in Washington. I am not sure what I would have done that night if she hadn't help me, and I was too tired to go any further on the bike, but with her kindness and generosity I was in a luxurious motel with an air conditioner, clean sheets, and a hot shower. I will never forget the kindness of this woman who helped me out-a total stranger. The next time I am on the trail which hopefully will be in the next year or two I will definitely seek out the Dutzow Deli & Restaurant and be able to thank her again. I am sure if the food is as good as the people that work there it would be a fantastic place to eat.

I biked the Katy Trail late May 2008. I didn't eat at this restaurant, but the lady and I think the evening manager who worked the night of May 29th did me a huge favor...



I biked that day from Hartsburg and it was about 9ish and starting to get dark. I pulled into the B & B right off the trail at Marthasville, no one answered my knocks, so I called the number on the sign/brochure. For some reason they were not accepting any boarders that night. Total bummer. I then biked into Dutzow and saw the Deli/Restaurant and talked to them about local lodging. It seemed that my only choice was to go to Washington-10 miles away and across that bridge. It was totally dark at this point. Understanding my plight, the lady/manager took it upon herself to help a stranger in need, loaded me & my bike into her minivan and drove 10 miles out of her way to the "Sleep Inn" in Washington. I am not sure what I would have done that night if she hadn't help me, and I was too tired to go any further on the bike, but with her kindness and generosity I was in a luxurious motel with an air conditioner, clean sheets, and a hot shower. I will never forget the kindness of this woman who helped me out-a total stranger. The next time I am on the trail which hopefully will be in the next year or two I will definitely seek out the Dutzow Deli & Restaurant and be able to thank her again. I am sure if the food is as good as the people that work there it would be a fantastic place to eat.

We tried to eat here on Labor Day. I guess business was slow, as they closed menu service at 2:00. My wife, who arrived before we did, said the menu looked appetizing. Will give it another go later!

We tried to eat here on Labor Day. I guess business was slow, as they closed menu service at 2:00. My wife, who arrived before we did, said the menu looked appetizing. Will give it another go later!

My wife and I have eaten at the Deli many times over the past several years. You will not be disappointed; great food and prices.

My wife and I have eaten at the Deli many times over the past several years. You will not be disappointed; great food and prices.

I've written about the Dutzow Deli before. It's great! I also stop there when I'm just driving through. Also, The brother of the guy that has the bike shop in Defiance is supposed to open the bike shop next to it this coming spring.

I've written about the Dutzow Deli before. It's great! I also stop there when I'm just driving through. Also, The brother of the guy that has the bike shop in Defiance is supposed to open the bike shop next to it this coming spring.

Had a great stay at the Globe on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Jeannette not at home when I arrived but no matter. Note on door to get hidden key and go on in. Lemonaide in the frig, room ready upstairs, Frank (the cat) provided the welcoming committee along with the other boys and girls in the cat family. Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Sink in room a nice plus. Bathroom has not only a shower but a HUGE cast iron claw foot tub. I was the only guest this night. Breakfast the next morning was sized for an army. Coffee, orange juice, carrot and blueberry muffins (two kinds), english muffins, eggs, jam, butter, coffee, yogurt. All in very plentiful supply and I took muffins and hard boiled eggs with me for lunch. Jeanette a real pleasure to talk with. Will be back next year for another stay at this wonderful stopover.

Had a great stay at the Globe on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Jeannette not at home when I arrived but no matter. Note on door to get hidden key and go on in. Lemonaide in the frig, room ready upstairs, Frank (the cat) provided the welcoming committee along with the other boys and girls in the cat family. Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Sink in room a nice plus. Bathroom has not only a shower but a HUGE cast iron claw foot tub. I was the only guest this night. Breakfast the next morning was sized for an army. Coffee, orange juice, carrot and blueberry muffins (two kinds), english muffins, eggs, jam, butter, coffee, yogurt. All in very plentiful supply and I took muffins and hard boiled eggs with me for lunch. Jeanette a real pleasure to talk with. Will be back next year for another stay at this wonderful stopover.

The word is finally getting out that Jeanette is a real gem on the Katy Trail. Hartsburg is proud to have her. She goes out of her way to make your stay a good one. Please come back again and spread the word about the Globe Hotel B & B. Also a note about eating in Hartsburg. The new Big Muddy Tavern is about to open in Hartsburg (right next to the Globe B & B). They hope to be open for Labor Day

weekend and they plan to be open seven (7) days a week, Yes you heard right 7 days per week. Lets hope they get the business to keep to this pledge! They have been contacted by the musicians that used to play Sundays at the Hitching Post about coming back to Hartsburg. They want to resume playing on Sundays. This was very popular a few years ago and should be a big draw. Stay tuned.

The word is finally getting out that Jeanette is a real gem on the Katy Trail. Hartsburg is proud to have her. She goes out of her way to make your stay a good one. Please come back again and spread the word about the Globe Hotel B & B. Also a note about eating in Hartsburg. The new Big Muddy Tavern is about to open in Hartsburg (right next to the Globe B & B). They hope to be open for Labor Day

weekend and they plan to be open seven (7) days a week, Yes you heard right 7 days per week. Lets hope they get the business to keep to this pledge! They have been contacted by the musicians that used to play Sundays at the Hitching Post about coming back to Hartsburg. They want to resume playing on Sundays. This was very popular a few years ago and should be a big draw. Stay tuned.

We stayed here last Saturday. The place was Victorian and beautiful.

Jeannen and her cats were very friendly. The breakfast was awesome

(especially home made zuchini and oatmeal muffins). She insisted to pack

some for snacking! Big Muddy Tavern is open now.

We stayed here last Saturday. The place was Victorian and beautiful.

Jeannen and her cats were very friendly. The breakfast was awesome

(especially home made zuchini and oatmeal muffins). She insisted to pack

some for snacking! Big Muddy Tavern is open now.

Nice article in the St Louis Post Dispatch: Small towns along Katy Trail in St. Charles County prosper as bikers and hikers flock to the region
A good year for Katy Trail businesses!

Thanks for putting the link to this article. It's a great public relations piece for promoting the trail. I'd love to get more businesses along the trail in the Jefferson City area and will refer to this article.

I will be riding the trail west to east in a few weeks. Does anyone know if there was any

more progress on this portion of the trail? I noticed someone had remarked about it being

ridable in April but you had to deal with a grass surface(sometimes damp).

Read down a few ya'll.....this question comes up again and again and again. Was on here a few posts back. Perhaps use the search button top right and search Machens or something like that.

Hi Eric - Day 2 from Sedalia to Rocheport was incredible! Will let you know more about Machens after Thurs. Let us know if you need anything during your ride next week - dregan@slcbb.org

Has anyone ever run the entire Katy from end to end? Am interested in trying this any tips would be helpful.

Try this post from this summer...



http://www.bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=2996¬efmt=1&sortby=0&pg=3

Check the info in the following post...



http://www.bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=2997¬efmt=1&sortby=0&pg=5

We are coming to St. Louis September 20th through the 23rd and would like to extrend our stay with an overnighter on the Katy trail starting at St. Charles. Can anyone tell me if the is a secure place in St. Charles to leave a vehicle for the night? By the way Ohio, where we live, has an incredible number of bike trails and many of them are paved.

The City of St. Charles will allow you to park your car in the city-owned lot at the trailhead. Call the police department and inform them and they will take note of the car. Very gracious and cooperative.