Lunch Box Corner Deli (Pilot Grove)
- + We ate here last week. It's a small deli type place and was pretty good. The sandwiches are just like you would make at home, but it was all fresh and they pile on the meat. Prices are pretty good ...
Discussion started 10/12/2006 11:06 AM by Jason - 5 replies (last reply by PJA at 06/23/2007 09:06 PM)Jason from Huntsville, AL on 10/12/2006 11:06 AM
We ate here last week. It's a small deli type place and was pretty good. The sandwiches are just like you would make at home, but it was all fresh and they pile on the meat. Prices are pretty good too. Just be warned that if there is a crowd, they will usually wait on the locals first.
Kathy Ware from Nashville, TN on 10/17/2006 08:55 PM
My children and I really appreciated the friendly attitude of the lady in charge on an unusually hot day in early October. She even let the kids fill up their camelbacks in the kitchen with ice and cool water - this is exactly the experience I was hoping for - everyone should patronize the folks!!
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 10/18/2006 02:04 PM
She was very friendly indeed. I think that her daughter worked there as well. We rode the KATY trail the first week of October and could not believe how hot it was...miserable. Still had a great time though!
Brian from Wichita, KS on 10/23/2006 12:05 PM
A very good lunch at a good price, with friendly (but not overwhelming) conversation. Last week, I stopped & had a delicious "country ham" hoagie and homemade vegetable beef soup in a real (and real BIG) bowl. It hit the spot, especially since the ride that morning was cool & rainy. Highly recommended.
Les from Topeka, KS on 06/17/2007 10:20 PM
Rode from Sedalia to Rocheport and stoped here for lunch. The sandwiches were very good and so were the home made cookies. Very friendly staff. Easy to find less than a block from the trail head. Would stop here again.
PJA from St. Louis MO. on 06/23/2007 09:06 PM
Great place for lunch. Close to the trail, friendly counter help and the prices are good.
B & L Shuttle (Sedalia)
- + I am happy they are available anytime. I needed a very early pick up and they were there quickly and very reasonably priced!
Discussion started 06/21/2005 09:10 PM by Happy - 1 reply (last reply by PJA at 06/23/2007 09:02 PM)Happy from Sedalia on 06/21/2005 09:10 PM
I am happy they are available anytime. I needed a very early pick up and they were there quickly and very reasonably priced!
Happy from Sedalia on 06/21/2005 09:10 PM
I am happy they are available anytime. I needed a very early pick up and they were there quickly and very reasonably priced!
PJA from St. Louis MO. on 06/23/2007 09:02 PM
We had a very pleasent experience with the B&L Shuttle service on the evening of June 20, 2007. Bob met us at the train staion in Sedalia in his van with bike rack attached. He was prompt and checked on our progress a couple of times by cell phone during our train ride from Kirkwood Mo. to Sedalia. He drove us to our hotel in Clinton and helped unload our bikes. The price was right, Bob was friendly, and most of his jokes were good.
PJA from St. Louis MO. on 06/23/2007 09:02 PM
We had a very pleasent experience with the B&L Shuttle service on the evening of June 20, 2007. Bob met us at the train staion in Sedalia in his van with bike rack attached. He was prompt and checked on our progress a couple of times by cell phone during our train ride from Kirkwood Mo. to Sedalia. He drove us to our hotel in Clinton and helped unload our bikes. The price was right, Bob was friendly, and most of his jokes were good.
Scenic Cycles (Marthasville)
- + At present, Scenic Cycles is only open on Saturdays from 8 until 5.
Discussion started 06/23/2007 11:54 AM by Caltreceft - 0 repliesCaltreceft from St.L on 06/23/2007 11:54 AM
At present, Scenic Cycles is only open on Saturdays from 8 until 5.
Caltreceft from St.L on 06/23/2007 11:54 AM
At present, Scenic Cycles is only open on Saturdays from 8 until 5.
curtsey
- + I go riding on the trail everyday but on Saturday there is a lot of groups on the trail some of the Kids have no Ideal of trail curtsey
I have had three near misses of kids not moving over to the r...
Discussion started 06/23/2007 10:41 AM by Jack Chipley - 0 repliesJack Chipley from New franklin ,mo on 06/23/2007 10:41 AM
I go riding on the trail everyday but on Saturday there is a lot of groups on the trail some of the Kids have no Ideal of trail curtsey
I have had three near misses of kids not moving over to the right side of the trail
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Hartsburg
- + If we are planning to do a portion of the Katy Trail that involves a start from Hartsburg and then a stay in Rocheport for two nights, would we be able to leave the car in the parking lot at Hartsburg...
Discussion started 06/21/2007 09:51 PM by cubluejay - 1 reply (last reply by Trek Biker at 06/22/2007 08:53 AM)cubluejay from ellisville, mo on 06/21/2007 09:51 PM
If we are planning to do a portion of the Katy Trail that involves a start from Hartsburg and then a stay in Rocheport for two nights, would we be able to leave the car in the parking lot at Hartsburg for an extended period of time (approx 3 days?). If not at the trailhead parking lot then where might we be able to leave the car? Any help would be most appreciated!
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 06/22/2007 08:53 AM
I have left my car in the city parking lot.....north side of the main drag...for several days and found it to be a safe place. I would guess that the trailhead would be safe there too.
Boonville
- + Did anyone notice that the Economy Inn and the Dimple Inn both have the same phone number and it seems to have been disconntected.
Discussion started 06/19/2007 07:13 PM by robow7 - 2 replies (last reply by sharonbikes at 06/20/2007 05:35 PM)robow7 from Danville, IL on 06/19/2007 07:13 PM
Did anyone notice that the Economy Inn and the Dimple Inn both have the same phone number and it seems to have been disconntected.
Ray (webmaster) on 06/19/2007 10:26 PM
You're right, the Economy Inn became Dimple Inn, and it now appears to be out of business. Now marked as closed. Thanks for pointing this out!
sharonbikes from Kansas City on 06/20/2007 05:35 PM
The Dimple Inn is CLOSED?????? That is sad. I spent many a night at the Dimple on trail rides
and, while the rooms were tiny (by current standards), the beds comfy, the owners pleasant
and very accomodating and the price was certainly right (less than $30 as I recall). But, with
all the new name brand motels that have opened in Booneville in the last few years, it is not
surprising....hard for a small business to compete.
KATY Trail Bike Tour for Camp MoVal
- + This was a great ride, well-planned and lots of fun. The accomodations were air-conditioned and the food was teriffic. An especial thanks to Clairnel and Chuck for your support.
Discussion started 06/20/2007 10:52 AM by Judith - 0 repliesJudith from Joplin on 06/20/2007 10:52 AM
This was a great ride, well-planned and lots of fun. The accomodations were air-conditioned and the food was teriffic. An especial thanks to Clairnel and Chuck for your support.
Best Value Inn Summit Plaza (N. Jefferson)
- + I have stayed at the Best Value Inn hotel several times. I ride my bike up to the hotel but you take the country like road that is a 35 mph 2 lane road with a shoulder, that parrallels the highway 54,...
Discussion started 06/19/2007 08:34 PM by John - 0 repliesJohn on 06/19/2007 08:34 PM
I have stayed at the Best Value Inn hotel several times. I ride my bike up to the hotel but you take the country like road that is a 35 mph 2 lane road with a shoulder, that parrallels the highway 54, called summit drive. You DO NOT have to ride on the actual highway 54 as the web master says. Yes they also have a shuttle for those who are to tired to go any further from the trail head.
John on 06/19/2007 08:34 PM
I have stayed at the Best Value Inn hotel several times. I ride my bike up to the hotel but you take the country like road that is a 35 mph 2 lane road with a shoulder, that parrallels the highway 54, called summit drive. You DO NOT have to ride on the actual highway 54 as the web master says. Yes they also have a shuttle for those who are to tired to go any further from the trail head.
Birk's Gasthaus (Hermann)
- + After a 53-mile day at the trail, we were welcomed at Birk's guesthaus by Rick with a brownie, ice-cream, and fudge desert from the heavens! The house was huge, our room was very charming, the jacuzz...
Discussion started 06/19/2007 11:50 AM by Janete Eaker - 0 repliesJanete Eaker from Kansas City on 06/19/2007 11:50 AM
After a 53-mile day at the trail, we were welcomed at Birk's guesthaus by Rick with a brownie, ice-cream, and fudge desert from the heavens! The house was huge, our room was very charming, the jacuzzi was very refreshing, and breakfast was filling. Rick and Dianne were wonderful hosts. We will definetely be back in the fall with relatives.
Janete Eaker from Kansas City on 06/19/2007 11:50 AM
After a 53-mile day at the trail, we were welcomed at Birk's guesthaus by Rick with a brownie, ice-cream, and fudge desert from the heavens! The house was huge, our room was very charming, the jacuzzi was very refreshing, and breakfast was filling. Rick and Dianne were wonderful hosts. We will definetely be back in the fall with relatives.
planning my trip...2 days or 3?
- + I'm going to go solo from Machens to Clinton at beginning of August. I'm trying to plan my
camping stops and since they're spaced out pretty good, I need to have them picked out in
advance. ...
Discussion started 06/16/2007 09:20 PM by arlo - 1 reply (last reply by Trek Biker at 06/18/2007 09:24 PM)arlo from Wildwood on 06/16/2007 09:20 PM
I'm going to go solo from Machens to Clinton at beginning of August. I'm trying to plan my
camping stops and since they're spaced out pretty good, I need to have them picked out in
advance. Any thoughts on doing the trail in 2 days or 3? I'm an average biker, but I'm
relatively fit. I'm usually more in a conquering mode than a philosophical "hey, look at that
scenery" mode.
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 06/18/2007 09:24 PM
Sounds like you'd be better off doin it in two days beings you're fit and nonphilosophical. Hammer down Arlo!
Ride Amtrak from N. Jefferson to Sedalia
- + Would you recommend parking at N. Jefferson and taking the Amtrak from Jefferson City to Sedalia. Also, would two days be in order for the ride back, from Sedalia to N. Jefferson?? Trying to work out ...
Discussion started 06/18/2007 03:14 PM by suzanne - 2 replies (last reply by Trek Biker at 06/18/2007 09:08 PM)suzanne from columbus on 06/18/2007 03:14 PM
Would you recommend parking at N. Jefferson and taking the Amtrak from Jefferson City to Sedalia. Also, would two days be in order for the ride back, from Sedalia to N. Jefferson?? Trying to work out an "overnight stay" in Rocheport for this route. Any feedback is very much appreciated.
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 06/18/2007 03:54 PM
I took the AMTRAK from Hermann to Sedalia in 2004. Rode from Sedalia to Columbia the first day and then on to Tebbetts the second. If you're in shape, Sedalia to Rocheport, then Rocheport to Jeff City should not be hard.
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 06/18/2007 09:08 PM
Most posters here don't recommend long term parking at the North Jefferson trailhead. I haven't done it and wouldn't either...not one to leave my car over nite in the middle of nowhere. If riding the Amtrak, why not leave your car at the Amtrak station? Yes....you'd have to ride across the bridge, but the Mighty MO is not so wide that it's unbearable.
That is a very doable ride....I've done it both ways Sedalia to Jeff and back, but camping at the Roundhouse in New Franklin. It's only 45 miles from North Jefferson to New Franklin and then 39 on to Sedalia. You can rent a tent and a spot to pitch it for less than $20 a nite. Not a bad deal if camping is your thing....take the thermarest to sleep on tho. When I made that trip a year ago, the campground owner let me leave the tent up for the return trip, so I only had to set the tent up and take it down once being he knew I was coming back through in couple of days.
With the low miles on this trip, you'll have plenty of time for trip to the Bistro on the bluff at Rocheport. Pasta and wine make for a good trip.
Scenic Cycles (Marthasville)
- + On our mid-June trek, we wanted to stop at Scenic Cycles, but as the information indicates,
the storefront where they originally were is quite empty. I also did not notice a shop between
Mart...
Discussion started 06/18/2007 12:47 PM by cleeland - 0 repliescleeland from St. Louis on 06/18/2007 12:47 PM
On our mid-June trek, we wanted to stop at Scenic Cycles, but as the information indicates,
the storefront where they originally were is quite empty. I also did not notice a shop between
Marthasville and Dutzow. I would advise those at Scenic Cycles to put up some signage near
the trail advertising its wares, as we definitely would have stopped.
cleeland from St. Louis on 06/18/2007 12:47 PM
On our mid-June trek, we wanted to stop at Scenic Cycles, but as the information indicates,
the storefront where they originally were is quite empty. I also did not notice a shop between
Marthasville and Dutzow. I would advise those at Scenic Cycles to put up some signage near
the trail advertising its wares, as we definitely would have stopped.
Choo Choos Frozen Custard & Camping (Marthasville)
- + I tried to book with Choo-Choos for a mid-June trek, and couldn't get any of the numbers to
connect. When we rode past Marthasville, Choo-Choos looked very closed with a "For Sale"
sign on it...
Discussion started 06/18/2007 12:43 PM by cleeland - 0 repliescleeland from St. Louis on 06/18/2007 12:43 PM
I tried to book with Choo-Choos for a mid-June trek, and couldn't get any of the numbers to
connect. When we rode past Marthasville, Choo-Choos looked very closed with a "For Sale"
sign on it.
cleeland from St. Louis on 06/18/2007 12:43 PM
I tried to book with Choo-Choos for a mid-June trek, and couldn't get any of the numbers to
connect. When we rode past Marthasville, Choo-Choos looked very closed with a "For Sale"
sign on it.
Easiest way from Page Bridge to Marine Drive?
- + I plan on leaving my car at the St. Charles Trailhead and taking the Page bridge to the Creve Coure connecting trail, but what is the easiest way in the park to get on Marine drive to head southeast? ...
Discussion started 06/13/2007 10:11 PM by robow7 - 4 replies (last reply by robow7 at 06/15/2007 11:53 PM)robow7 from Danville, IL on 06/13/2007 10:11 PM
I plan on leaving my car at the St. Charles Trailhead and taking the Page bridge to the Creve Coure connecting trail, but what is the easiest way in the park to get on Marine drive to head southeast? Thank you for your help.
jay from olivette on 06/14/2007 05:44 PM
follow the path to creve coeur park and ride straight until you hit the parking lot. make a right once you get to the main street and follow it all the way to the top (about 1/2 mile). the intersection at the light is dorsett and marine.
Nails on 06/14/2007 10:50 PM
See this map for the trail around the south side of Creve Coeur Lake that Jay is describing:
http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/docs/Page_trail_brochure_504.pdf
Note: The hill up Marine Avenue is not for the faint of heart. It is steep, has lots of motor vehicles on pleasant, weekend days, and has no shoulders.
jay from olivette on 06/15/2007 10:12 AM
i walked up it last saturday coming back from a 60 mile ride. i had already gone over 50 miles by the time i had to walk all the way up that hill to marine. let me tell you, it was no picnic.
robow7 from Danville, IL on 06/15/2007 11:53 PM
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=&city=st.+charles&state=mo&zipcode=#north
I guess this shows the road looping, I'm assuming that is into the parking lot. Thanks for your help, hopefully Marine won't be too busy on a Sunday afternoon to make it down to Amtrak
Grafton Ferry to Machens trailhead
- + We are planning on a St Louis to Pere Marquette then back to Grafton and on to St Charles with our final destination Jefferson City bike trip in Oct. Can we take the Grafton Ferry and catch the Katy ...
Discussion started 06/08/2007 10:29 PM by Jeanne - 1 reply (last reply by Shotgun at 06/15/2007 10:46 PM)Jeanne from Omaha on 06/08/2007 10:29 PM
We are planning on a St Louis to Pere Marquette then back to Grafton and on to St Charles with our final destination Jefferson City bike trip in Oct. Can we take the Grafton Ferry and catch the Katy Trail at the Machens trailhead? If so how? Also how far would this be from the ferry to Machens and how busy are the streets? Also, has anyone had any luck getting more than 4 bikes on Amtrak? Thanks for any info.
Shotgun on 06/15/2007 10:46 PM
Actually there is no trailhead at Machens, the closest trailhead to Machens is at Black Walnut. The trail does go to Machens but you have to get there from the Black Walnut area and then turn around and go back. The trail from Machens to St. Charles is not yet open and the Grafton Ferry is closer to St. Charles then it is to Black Walnut. I would consider taking highways from the ferry into St. Charles and then jump on the trail were it is officially open and you can legally ride. It would also keep you from having to backtrack. Good luck!
Stone Hill Winery (Hermann)
- + Without a SAG wagon, this would have been a difficult side trip. But the tour and wine tasting were well worth the $1.50 charge. The evening dinner was great as well.
Discussion started 06/15/2007 09:23 PM by Rex - 0 repliesRex from N Little Rock, AR on 06/15/2007 09:23 PM
Without a SAG wagon, this would have been a difficult side trip. But the tour and wine tasting were well worth the $1.50 charge. The evening dinner was great as well.
Rex from N Little Rock, AR on 06/15/2007 09:23 PM
Without a SAG wagon, this would have been a difficult side trip. But the tour and wine tasting were well worth the $1.50 charge. The evening dinner was great as well.
Red Brick Inn (Augusta)
- + It's not often that you book something over the internet and it is way better than you thought it would be. Such was our experience with the RBI - and for that matter the whole town of Augusta.
Discussion started 06/15/2007 09:12 PM by Rex - 0 repliesRex from N Little Rock, AR on 06/15/2007 09:12 PM
It's not often that you book something over the internet and it is way better than you thought it would be. Such was our experience with the RBI - and for that matter the whole town of Augusta.
Corrinne went out of her way to make our group feel welcome. Everyone was impressed with the house and the hospitality.
Rex from N Little Rock, AR on 06/15/2007 09:12 PM
It's not often that you book something over the internet and it is way better than you thought it would be. Such was our experience with the RBI - and for that matter the whole town of Augusta.
Corrinne went out of her way to make our group feel welcome. Everyone was impressed with the house and the hospitality.
Boonvile to Clinton (loop)
- + Were planning an out and back trip from Boonvile to Clinton. Does anyone have any advise on food, water, camping, and parking? We have Katy Trail experience but not on the Sedalia to Clinton portion...
Discussion started 06/13/2007 12:35 AM by JME - 2 replies (last reply by caltreceft at 06/15/2007 11:23 AM)JME from Lake St. Louis on 06/13/2007 12:35 AM
Were planning an out and back trip from Boonvile to Clinton. Does anyone have any advise on food, water, camping, and parking? We have Katy Trail experience but not on the Sedalia to Clinton portion. Any help is appreciated.
caltreceft from st.l on 06/15/2007 11:21 AM
-Sedalia has a nice campground at the state fairground. Heading west, turn right (north) on the paved road that runs along the western edge of the fairgrounds for about 1/2 mile, at which point you can't miss the "campground" sign. No picnic tables, for whatever reason, but nice showers.
-Green Ridge does allow camping in their (absolutely gorgeous) city park. The downside is that you're the goldfish in the bowl: it's a one-square block park in the middle of the city. There is a restroom in the park, which the city will unlock for you if you're camping, and a gas station adjacent.
-Windsor: their city park is south of the trail about one mile. They have dedicated camping spaces near the lake, $5, no shower, but a nice place.
-Clinton allows camping behind their civic center (about .25 miles from trailhead) and also use of center shower facilities. Note they're closed on Sunday, which was an unwelcome surprise for me last month.
You don't have to worry about either running out of water or starving on this section, and I particularly recommend the sub shop in Green Ridge, just off the trail.
caltreceft from st.l on 06/15/2007 11:23 AM
Oh, and any follow-up questions, post it as a reply.
Katfish Katy's Campground - Huntsdale
- + We camped here over Memorial Weekend, riding to Hartsburg & back one day, Columbia & back the next, and Rocheport and back on the third day.
We found this to be a comfortable place to set up ou...
Discussion started 06/07/2007 06:07 PM by kim - 7 replies (last reply by kim at 06/12/2007 04:14 PM)kim from independence, mo on 06/07/2007 06:07 PM
We camped here over Memorial Weekend, riding to Hartsburg & back one day, Columbia & back the next, and Rocheport and back on the third day.
We found this to be a comfortable place to set up our pop-up camper, hot showers, and the store is very accomodating in their hours.
Only drawbacks were:
1. The distance from the campground to the restrooms/showers (at the store), and they are in the process of building new restroom/showers down closer to the campground.
2. The badly behaved adults and children on the site next to us. The adults kept parking their vehicles, including a truck with boat hitched to it, in front of our camping spot, once blocking us in. The children were not supervised and had several mud fights, etc. in our camp site.
Overall, a good campground, and I would recommend.
ET from Columbia on 06/11/2007 08:36 AM
We camped here the weekend after Memorial Day, and found it to be a gorgeous spot on the river, with plenty of breeze to keep the skeeters down. I agree that the restrooms are a longish way away, but with a bike, it's not a problem.
Robert from Columbia on 06/11/2007 08:59 AM
I have always found him really expensive when I have stopped there.
For example, a can of soda is $1.00. I guess he has to do what he has to do to stay open
but I think I can make it to the next stop next time.
missouri resident on 06/11/2007 04:18 PM
robert, from columbia,
no offense, but a $1.00 for a can of soda is not expensive in any way. your normal cooler price (soda machine) is at least a dollar. i personally paid (got robbed at holiday inn select in columbia) $2.50 for a bottle of soda, and that was 2 yrs ago, so $1.00 for a can is not expensive at all, and besides, it is helping the businesses on the katy. think of what it is costing him to buy that can of soda, and keep it cool for ya, then you try and open a business on the katy and make ends meet. if it was easy, there would be more businesses open.
have a nice day.
Anonymous on 06/11/2007 04:52 PM
Frank from Missouri,
Applying your logic.....did you get robbed at Holiday Inn? Or does it cost them to serve the customer too? They certainly have more in overhead and inventory than most small businesses along the trail. You were helping a business along the I-70 corridor. Corporate America needs money too.....do your part man.
robert from columbia on 06/12/2007 12:51 PM
My job as a consumer in this capitalist society is to decide where to spend my money.
I think $1.00 for a can of soda is too expensive for me. You might think its fair but I dont
so I wont stop there anymore.
Different strokes for different folks!
see ya
Anonymous on 06/12/2007 03:45 PM
i will make this comment, then stop this discussion. corporate buys the products ALOT more cheaper (it's called bulk) than does a small business. i hve no problem with corporate america making money. besides, i have stayed at that hotel many tmes, and had no problem with the cost. and a fair price is a fair price. but 2.50 for a 20 ounce bottle of soda is robbery in any ones standards, like it or not. me and robert disagree, and the gentleman he is gave his opinion like me and it will stop there. we may disagree, but thats o k.
like robert said, different strokes, for different folks.
have a nice day.
kim from independence, mo on 06/12/2007 04:14 PM
We all have our differing opinions and experiences. I personally have found Katfish Katy's to be a welcome stop on many bike trips, and I took the opportunity to post my camping experiences there as well.
Some may not stop, because of other experiences.
I know that many people are thrilled with their experiences, for example, at the Katy Bed & Bikefest, but my experience there, and the follow-up with the owners, was less than ideal, so I will likely not return.
We should try to mention the positives and negatives of our experiences with any of the businesses along the trail, giving others the information to make their own decisions about whether they will or won't visit those establishments.
Garden Gate Bed and Breakfast (Boonville)
- + We biked the trail from Sedelia to Booneville and spent the night at the Garden Gate before our return trip the next day. Penny had warm cookies and fresh-squeezed lemonade ready for our arrival, made...
Discussion started 06/12/2007 12:40 PM by Bob and Kelley - 0 repliesBob and Kelley from Kansas City on 06/12/2007 12:40 PM
We biked the trail from Sedelia to Booneville and spent the night at the Garden Gate before our return trip the next day. Penny had warm cookies and fresh-squeezed lemonade ready for our arrival, made suggestions for dinner and prepared a scrumptous breadfast for us the next morning. The food was excellent, the rooms, beds and decor outstanding and Penny is a great hostess. We highly recommend the Garden Gate.
Bob and Kelley from Kansas City on 06/12/2007 12:40 PM
We biked the trail from Sedelia to Booneville and spent the night at the Garden Gate before our return trip the next day. Penny had warm cookies and fresh-squeezed lemonade ready for our arrival, made suggestions for dinner and prepared a scrumptous breadfast for us the next morning. The food was excellent, the rooms, beds and decor outstanding and Penny is a great hostess. We highly recommend the Garden Gate.
Doll House B&B (Rhineland) June 12th 2007
- + We rode in from Jefferson City, arrived around 4:30pm. The room was cozy and peaceful, we
were able to take a quick shower and nice nap before walking to the resturaunt to eat. The
breakfast w...
Discussion started 06/11/2007 10:32 PM by Matt10e - 1 reply (last reply by MAH at 06/12/2007 10:28 AM)Matt10e from Villa Ridge, Mo on 06/11/2007 10:32 PM
We rode in from Jefferson City, arrived around 4:30pm. The room was cozy and peaceful, we
were able to take a quick shower and nice nap before walking to the resturaunt to eat. The
breakfast was wonderful with plenty of bacon, sausage, french toast and omlet. Great orange
juice. Very peaceful accomodations, was only awaken by the smell of bacon cooking.
Matt10e from Villa Ridge, Mo on 06/11/2007 10:32 PM
We rode in from Jefferson City, arrived around 4:30pm. The room was cozy and peaceful, we
were able to take a quick shower and nice nap before walking to the resturaunt to eat. The
breakfast was wonderful with plenty of bacon, sausage, french toast and omlet. Great orange
juice. Very peaceful accomodations, was only awaken by the smell of bacon cooking.
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 06/12/2007 10:28 AM
We also stayed here last fall. It was great, I don't have enough thumbs to give it the number of thumbs up it deserves.
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 06/12/2007 10:28 AM
We also stayed here last fall. It was great, I don't have enough thumbs to give it the number of thumbs up it deserves.
Mokane Bar and Grill (Mokane) June 12th 2007
- + We left heading East from Jefferson City and made it to the Mokane Bar and Grill at 11:30 for
lunch. My wife and I each ordered a Cheeseburger and fries. The burger was very tasty with
all the...
Discussion started 06/11/2007 10:41 PM by Matt10e - 0 repliesMatt10e from Villa Ridge, Mo on 06/11/2007 10:41 PM
We left heading East from Jefferson City and made it to the Mokane Bar and Grill at 11:30 for
lunch. My wife and I each ordered a Cheeseburger and fries. The burger was very tasty with
all the fresh condomints to go along with it. The fries were plentiful. We should have only
ordered one order of fries. The two ladies that were working in there we very pleasant. We
were the only two in there until around noon when a local came into eat. We drank around a
gallon of tea between the two of us. Was a very relaxing break in the middle of our 37 mile
day.
Matt10e from Villa Ridge, Mo on 06/11/2007 10:41 PM
We left heading East from Jefferson City and made it to the Mokane Bar and Grill at 11:30 for
lunch. My wife and I each ordered a Cheeseburger and fries. The burger was very tasty with
all the fresh condomints to go along with it. The fries were plentiful. We should have only
ordered one order of fries. The two ladies that were working in there we very pleasant. We
were the only two in there until around noon when a local came into eat. We drank around a
gallon of tea between the two of us. Was a very relaxing break in the middle of our 37 mile
day.
Mexico On Main (St Charles)
- + Ate here for the first time this week. It will probably be the last. First, after we told them how many we had in our party, the host took menus in hand, said "Follow me." Then suddnely stopped, pu...
Discussion started 09/16/2005 10:06 PM by Carmen - 4 replies (last reply by jorgepuc at 06/11/2007 06:13 PM)Carmen from St. Charles on 09/16/2005 10:06 PM
Ate here for the first time this week. It will probably be the last. First, after we told them how many we had in our party, the host took menus in hand, said "Follow me." Then suddnely stopped, put the menus down on a large table and walked away without saying a word. We didn't know what he was doing. He came back with things to clean off the table we were about to sit at. Once we got our table it was at least 15 min. before someone took our order and brought some chips. While eating chips, I was disgusted to find a chip with a glob of hair stuck to it. We pushed the chips aside and waited for our food. 45 minutes later we finally asked about our food. Waitress went to check and said it would be up in a few minutes. When she brought food, she neglected silverware. We asked for some, we saw her get some that had just been washed, and she dried them with a dirty towel. Food was not particularly good. One dish in particular was not good at all. AFter waitress asked, we said the dish wasn't very good, and then she spoke to us as little as possible after that. Will not recommend.
Robert from Columbia on 09/29/2005 03:50 PM
I had a good experience there. maybe you just had a bad waitress?
Bulwfye from Nevada on 10/03/2005 05:09 AM
Me too maybe it was your personality, Most the time you get what you give. Maybe thats all it was
Ocicat from St. Charles on 03/30/2006 03:59 PM
My husband and I ate there for a late lunch one Saturday and were the only people there, so I cannot complain about service. However, the food, while edible, was nothing to go back for; there is WAY better Mexican in the area. The chips were obviously straight out of a bag and stale to boot. The bench in the booth was lumpy, and my placemat was dirty; in fact, the whole place felt a bit dirty. It looked like a shabby bar caught in the glaring light of day. Overall, it was a slightly unpleasant experience, and we will not be going back.
jorgepuc from saint peters on 06/11/2007 06:13 PM
I go there to eat all the time and I really enjoy the food and the margaritas there is nothing bad that I can say about mexico on main.
all i can say is that you have to go there and try the food is really autentic. and alot of my friends go there and everyboly loves it.
Yarn shops near KATY?
- + Looking for yarn shops within biking distance of the KATY trail.
Discussion started 05/24/2007 03:10 AM by Alloramadai - 3 replies (last reply by nancy at 06/11/2007 02:55 PM)Alloramadai from Northern Texas on 05/24/2007 03:10 AM
Looking for yarn shops within biking distance of the KATY trail.
Reboot from St. Peters on 05/25/2007 01:29 PM
My wife drug me into a little crafts shop in historical St. Charles last weekend, first street away from the river parallel to the trail. It seemed like a nice enough place with some "quaint" items and unusual yarns and such.
Grand opening!
Sat. March 10, 2007 10-5
KNIT AND CABOODLE
636-916-0060
822 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Owner: Connie Kukal
ckukal@charter.net
sharonbikes from Kansas City on 05/25/2007 05:24 PM
I can't speak for the St. Louis end of the Trail, but not to my knowledge. I teach knitting and
crochet in Kansas City and so, it is something I would have noticed (you would think). Most
of the little towns along the way have a bar, a post office, a church or two and some houses
and that is about it. I don't know Columbia well enough to know if there are any yarn shops
there or not...maybe someobody here knows.
nancy from Kansas City on 06/11/2007 02:55 PM
There is a great yarn and fiber studio--in fact two shops under one ownership in Columbia. The Carol Leigh's Hillcreek Fiber Studio (or something like that. Loads of beautiful yarns. Have fun!
Katy Bike Rental (Defiance)
- + Beware!!!!! When the owner is gone and his father in law is running the place. THIS old man is mean!!! DANGER! DO NOT GO IN this STORE IF he is THERE, he is not all with it.
Discussion started 05/22/2007 08:57 AM by scott - 7 replies (last reply by Jan at 06/09/2007 08:28 AM)scott from house springs on 05/22/2007 08:57 AM
Beware!!!!! When the owner is gone and his father in law is running the place. THIS old man is mean!!! DANGER! DO NOT GO IN this STORE IF he is THERE, he is not all with it.
missouri resident on 05/22/2007 01:31 PM
sorry to hear bout your experience. my g'son and i stopped in there last year. there was an older gentleman there. by that i mean older than me. i'm 55. this gentleman was as courteous, friendly, and helpful as any one could ask for. i am guessing he is the owners dad.
sorry you had a bad experience.
TMS from Festus on 05/22/2007 09:24 PM
He must have changed over the winter months. He has always been very pleasant to visit with and deal with in the past.
scott from house springs on 05/24/2007 08:57 AM
I needed to buy some bike stuff, and have a little work done to my MTB bike so I drive to defiance because the owner was always real nice. The owner was in NY and his father-in-law was there. He started bagging my bike because it didn’t have a kick stand then he got mad because I had presta valves and didn’t have the adapter. I just said I didn’t think I needed to bring it to a bike shop. He went crazy said he didn’t like my attitude and kick me out. I never be treated like this before, this man is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ric from Steeleville Ill. on 05/28/2007 10:28 AM
My wife and I have been to this store on several occasions and have never been treated badly. In fact when we are in the area we make it a point to stop. My wife loves the gift store that is attached to the bike shop. I believe it is run by his daughter. Last time we were there her store was not open yet so man I believe you are referring to open the gift store for us and told us if we needed any help he would be next door. The people there and again I may be wrong but I believe it is father and daughter who operate the two stores have never been anything but polite. Sorry about your experience, doesn’t sound like the same gentleman to me.
Dan from Wentzville on 05/29/2007 03:09 PM
The ole' fart was nice to us!
Cliff from Edwardsville Kansas on 05/29/2007 03:34 PM
My wife and I rode through Defiance last Thursday and went back through on Friday. We stopped in the Bike shop both times and the older fellow could'nt have been nicer. He told us where the restrooms were and to be sure and fill up our water bottles because ther was no water between Defiance and St Charles. We talked about bikes, the trail, and his rental business. He made recommendations about where to eat in Augusta and was pleasnt as could be. On our way back to St Charles he warned us about a couple of places were trees were down over the trail and that the Conservation Dept. was working at removing them. Our stop there was great. I guess everybody is entitled to have a bad day.
Jan from Villa Grove, Illinois on 06/09/2007 08:28 AM
We stopped at the bike shop and were greeted by an older man (we are 58 and 65 and he was older than us). He was charming and helpful. There must be 2 different people involved here.