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went the other night and not fancy but the food was great and the service perfect. everything was clean and cooked to order. all three grandchildren ate free and their food was as good as ours. nothings close to us except this place so i guess we lucked out. must go and try for your self. also prices are unbelievable. debi

went the other night and not fancy but the food was great and the service perfect. everything was clean and cooked to order. all three grandchildren ate free and their food was as good as ours. nothings close to us except this place so i guess we lucked out. must go and try for your self. also prices are unbelievable. debi

I would like to know if someone could post the business hours for the deli because it seems like they are always closed when I go by it.

I would like to know if someone could post the business hours for the deli because it seems like they are always closed when I go by it.

It says that they open everyday at 7am but I know that it is not true because I was there 3 weekday mornings in a row during July and it wasn't open any of those times.

It says that they open everyday at 7am but I know that it is not true because I was there 3 weekday mornings in a row during July and it wasn't open any of those times.

Unfortunately, the Mississippi Fish Shack closed in early 2008.

Unfortunately, the Mississippi Fish Shack closed in early 2008.

Is this the one that is moving to Columbia?

Is this the one that is moving to Columbia?

I'm pretty sure it is, but I'm not positive. Look out for it--especially if you like fried catfish!

I'm pretty sure it is, but I'm not positive. Look out for it--especially if you like fried catfish!

Any idea how to reach Kim to talk to her re: the new Columbia store

Any idea how to reach Kim to talk to her re: the new Columbia store

is is located on the corner of 10th and broadway in columbia the old building where village wine and cheese was located

is is located on the corner of 10th and broadway in columbia the old building where village wine and cheese was located

what a fun place.... breakfast was unreal good..

what a fun place.... breakfast was unreal good..

good food i recommend the twice baked potato...

good food i recommend the twice baked potato...

good bar food... nice guy...

good bar food... nice guy...

great place... super nice people... a must

great place... super nice people... a must

It's true! This full-service but casual restaurant has a few micro- and craft macro-brews on tap, and many choices including vegetarian options for an excellent cycling lunch. Service was attentive and friendly. They are very convenient to the Boonville trailhead.

It's true! This full-service but casual restaurant has a few micro- and craft macro-brews on tap, and many choices including vegetarian options for an excellent cycling lunch. Service was attentive and friendly. They are very convenient to the Boonville trailhead.

food looked good... we waited for 15 minutes and didnt even get a water so we left... they

were to busy or something...

food looked good... we waited for 15 minutes and didnt even get a water so we left... they

were to busy or something...

great place to stay... lynn was awesome and couldnt be more helpful...

great place to stay... lynn was awesome and couldnt be more helpful...

great place.... huge sandwichs for cheap.... also vegetarian friendly

great place.... huge sandwichs for cheap.... also vegetarian friendly

ate a gueber burger... i highly recommend it... great place..

ate a gueber burger... i highly recommend it... great place..

cecil is a cool guy if you get a chance stop in... he has tons of vintage schwinn stuff..

cecil is a cool guy if you get a chance stop in... he has tons of vintage schwinn stuff..

we had a great time there A+

we had a great time there A+

I will never be back and will let everyone know why. It was the most horrible dining experience I have had in a very long time. The service here is awful. The owner doesn't care if he has repeat customers or not. Of course they tack on the 17% gratuity because they know they probably wont get much of a tip if they dont. They dont split tickets, they drop food, they don't return to the table after delivering the food. They really should step back and examine how they treat customers.

I will never be back and will let everyone know why. It was the most horrible dining experience I have had in a very long time. The service here is awful. The owner doesn't care if he has repeat customers or not. Of course they tack on the 17% gratuity because they know they probably wont get much of a tip if they dont. They dont split tickets, they drop food, they don't return to the table after delivering the food. They really should step back and examine how they treat customers.

i did not eat there but i stayed there and it was awesome.... lynn the person working was

awesome i give the hotel a 10

i did not eat there but i stayed there and it was awesome.... lynn the person working was

awesome i give the hotel a 10

I forgot to give my little "review" in the last post.

Schoolhouse BB for our Friday nite stay was an awesome place. I highly recommend to anyone. VERY comfy bed!!(of course after a 50 mile ride a stetcher would probabley be comfortable!) Great breakfast and plenty of coffee!! We stayed in the "schoolmaster" room. It was nice for what we had planned. Peeked into the "Dick and Jane" room..now that looked even better!! maybe try that next time.

Stayed at the Hotel Frederick on Saturday nite. Had that cool old timey turn of the century "feel", then you go to your modernized room.

Very nice rooms. Complaint... you can hear everything above, beside etc. A locked door in our room went to the adjoining rooms bathroom. we could hear someone taking care of business the next morning. At 6:30 am we could hear a woman in her high heels clickety clacking above us like she was pacing the floor (guess it couldve been a guy??). The cafe was so busy on saturday nite and because of an apparent lack of servers the service kinda sucked. But the food was good when it finally came. We were staying there anyway and were in no hurry to go anywhere but up to our room, so no biggy this time.

Overall Hotel Frederick was too pricey for such a noisy room.

Schoolhouse highly recommend it!!

I too have stayed at The Frederick and could not have been more surprised that there was actually a complaint about this beautiful property. The rooms are modern, but that is what I wanted. Great beds, wonderful linens, flat screen T.V.'S., and a great staff! As far as the price, it seemed a bargain for what you get! To each his own. P.S. Probably the best staff I have dealt with

I got the address and maped it with google maps it is 8-10 miles from the trail.



6401 West Highway 40, Columbia, MO 65202

Site --- http://www.travelpost.com/hotels/Midway_Budget_Inn/h74283

I got the address and maped it with google maps it is 8-10 miles from the trail.



6401 West Highway 40, Columbia, MO 65202

Site --- http://www.travelpost.com/hotels/Midway_Budget_Inn/h74283

I called this number listed above and the address is way off on the Katy site. The person at the Budget Inn said the trail is about a 20 min DRIVE from the room. Looks like a tent in the heat for us on this trip. Anyone stayed at this place?????



Now it could be the person on the phone did not know what she was talking about.

I called this number listed above and the address is way off on the Katy site. The person at the Budget Inn said the trail is about a 20 min DRIVE from the room. Looks like a tent in the heat for us on this trip. Anyone stayed at this place?????



Now it could be the person on the phone did not know what she was talking about.

I live in Columbia and the Midway Budget Inn is indeed a long ways from Rochport. It simply would not be practical to stay there while biking. However, I am sure there are some good B&Bs in Rochport.

I live in Columbia and the Midway Budget Inn is indeed a long ways from Rochport. It simply would not be practical to stay there while biking. However, I am sure there are some good B&Bs in Rochport.

My favorite B&B on the trail. I've ridden the whole trail and stayed in Das Haus Nadler 5 or 6 times on various rides in the last 10 years. Very clean & well kept. You won't find a friendlier place to stay.

My favorite B&B on the trail. I've ridden the whole trail and stayed in Das Haus Nadler 5 or 6 times on various rides in the last 10 years. Very clean & well kept. You won't find a friendlier place to stay.

We're planning on riding the trail in Sept. Is there any place to eat in Augusta after 5pm on a week night?

Their are 5 eating establishments listed in "The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook", by Brett Dufur (2007 edition). I found this guide very valuable when I rode the trail in 2003, planning another ride in September this year. Listed under "Eats" are:

Cafe Belia Restaurant-5501 Locust

Augusta Grocery-5634 High Street

Centennial Farms-199 Jackson St.

Augusta Brewing Co-5521 Water St.

Johann's General Store-Corner of Jackson and Walnut

Obviously I know nothing about these establishments, just reporting what's listed in the guide book.

the casino has a free shuttle into town from all the motels along I-70. so access into town is not a problem it runs every hour

the casino has a free shuttle into town from all the motels along I-70. so access into town is not a problem it runs every hour

And they'll haul your bikes if you staying along I-70 and wanting to visit the casino enroute to the trail???

And they'll haul your bikes if you staying along I-70 and wanting to visit the casino enroute to the trail???

Yes, they will haul you AND your bike, for free. The I-70 hotels were very accommodating to Casino guests before the Casino had its own hotel. Now, the Isle of Capri is repaying the favor--and it's good PR, too.



The Isle of Capri is very Katy-friendly. They offer a free bike locker for those who want to explore--even if you're not staying at the hotel.



No, I don't work for them! Just trying to get this good information out there so people can use it.

Yes, they will haul you AND your bike, for free. The I-70 hotels were very accommodating to Casino guests before the Casino had its own hotel. Now, the Isle of Capri is repaying the favor--and it's good PR, too.



The Isle of Capri is very Katy-friendly. They offer a free bike locker for those who want to explore--even if you're not staying at the hotel.



No, I don't work for them! Just trying to get this good information out there so people can use it.

I find Coopers to be a mixed bag. It's an amazing gathering place for some great eclectic people. There's never a shortage of folks to talk to around the camp fire, and the food at the Tai kitchen CAN NOT BE BEAT..seriously. I did find however that they were strange folks the time my wife and I went there and wanted to sit on a log near the fire and were told our little 5 pound lap dog that she never lets out of her lap-would have to go. We were told it was an eating area ? (No tables before us, no one eating and it made zero sense) A little nervous guy jumps out from nowhere makes a declaration and then slips back into his little hole not to be seen again. Well, that ruined the night right there, we left, and have since come back once without the dog. You can have beer, but not hard liquor... Interesting... All in all though ? If you're dog-less, it's worth the trip. Don't miss the awesome display of local musicians they rotate through there on friday and sat nights. Naked Dave ? You rock ! (a new fan) Me.

On our trek across Missouri last summer, we stopped at Coopers Landing to resupply with gatorade and water. The gentlman running the shop was friendly. We were very dissapointed with the portapotty as it was overflowing and needed to be emptied. We promptly renamed the spot "Poopers Landing". Other than that, it looks like a nice place to re-supply and eat a meal. We were not impressed with the camp-site as there are many other good places to camp along the way.

So, how far back in the woods do you think the boys at Cooper's have their illegal plants growing?

Those are some scary dude's. Kind of reminds me of a scene out of deliverance.

Me thinks you scare pretty easily.........

Deliverance...yet flavored with Thai lemongrass. Uh huh.

As a woman rider who has stopped there multiple times (many times alone), I have never had any reason to feel scared or not want to stop. I will say however, it took me a couple of rides before I actually stopped and went in because it doesn't look like your typical convenience store in a populated area. It was my loss. It's the only spot between Mcbaine and Hartsburg to get a cold drink or snack. If you're there at meal time...the Thai food is wonderful(not to take away from Mr. Cooper's bar-b-que which is equally good).

It's a good spot to stop, have a cold drink, good meal and sit and watch the river.

It is what it is.

Just my 2 cents worth.

You might remember the Missouri flooded about this time last year. I was hiking through that area when they were cleaning up after having 4 inches of water in the building. They guy said they usually didn't run the grill during the week but he stopped what he was doing and fired up the grill to feed me. Two thumbs up from me.

its a total Stienbeckian experience. a few drunks, bizzarre civil war cuttouts around a campfire and some really great Tai food,

an interesting shower experience(is that a closet or a bathroom?).

I doubt that anyone is in any danger there, just a bunch of goodold boy hippys but with a money making agenda, so I doubt that they would put up with any 5h1t that would give them a bad name. the owner was patient and kept open a few extra minutes to keep the showers open for me last time I was there. I cant wait to eat there again. really great tai food, and out of a trailer! it actually gets no better.

Those cutouts would more likely be related to Lewis and Clark than the Civil War. We ate at the Thai Kitchen last Friday night....a great time as usual. A big shout out to Lawrence who is in the middle of a Maine to California ride. We were honored to buy his supper and a beer or two.