Step inside College Street Café and you’ll feel it immediately… the nostalgia, the Route 66 magic, and the kind of comfort food that tastes like home. 🍳🍔

This week, Joy sits down with owner Mary Lou Meierotto, who stumbled into running this beloved Springfield diner completely by accident and ended up carrying on a legacy that dates back to the 1950s. They talk about everything that makes this place special, from hand-patted burgers and the chili-and-grilled-cheese combo everyone raves about, to the regulars who’ve been coming here for decades and still insist on sitting at the counter.

It’s small-town comfort, bighearted hospitality, and classic Route 66 Americana all rolled into one cozy booth. Pull up a stool… this one will make you smile. 🙂

Step inside College Street Caf&eacute; and you&rsquo;ll feel it immediately&hellip; the nostalgia, the Route 66 magic, and the kind of comfort food that tastes like home. 🍳🍔
This week, Joy sits down with owner&nbsp;Mary Lou Meierotto, who stumbled into running this beloved Springfield diner completely by accident and ended up carrying on a legacy that dates back to the 1950s. They talk about everything that makes this place special, from hand-patted burgers and the chili-and-grilled-cheese combo everyone raves about, to the regulars who&rsquo;ve been coming here for decades and still insist on sitting at the counter.
It&rsquo;s small-town comfort, bighearted hospitality, and classic Route 66 Americana all rolled into one cozy booth. Pull up a stool&hellip; this one will make you smile. 🙂

Savor The Ozarks, hosted by Joy Robertson, is a weekly podcast about the culinary scene around the Ozarks and beyond. Joy will share stories, talk with restaurant owners, and give special insight into beloved, local restaurants. Join Joy on her passionate journey to Savor The Ozarks!

Savor The Ozarks, hosted by Joy Robertson, is a weekly podcast about the culinary scene around the Ozarks and beyond. Joy will share stories, talk with restaurant owners, and give special insight into beloved, local restaurants. Join Joy on her passionate journey to Savor The Ozarks!

Savor The Ozarks

Savor The Ozarks, hosted by Joy Robertson, is a weekly podcast about the culinary scene around the Ozarks and beyond. Joy will share stories, talk with restaurant owners, and give special insight into beloved, local restaurants. Join Joy on her passionate journey to Savor The Ozarks!

Savor The Ozarks, hosted by Joy Robertson, is a weekly podcast about the culinary scene around the Ozarks and beyond. Joy will share stories, talk with restaurant owners, and give special insight into beloved, local restaurants. Join Joy on her passionate journey to Savor The Ozarks!

College Street Café

The holidays are here, the guests are coming, and the food pressure is real 🎄🍽️ 

Joy Robertson heads to the SGC Foodservice Culinary Center to talk party food with executive chef Aaron Gregory, the guy who sees holiday food trends before they hit your table. They dive into shareable favorites, charcuterie boards that never go out of style, sweet heat flavors like cranberry chipotle and mango habanero, and easy ways to upgrade classic dishes without stressing yourself out.

From Brussels sprouts glow ups to speed scratch cooking, menu trends, and why January is actually one of the busiest food planning months of the year, this episode is packed with ideas you will want to steal. Consider this your permission slip to keep it simple, get creative, and enjoy the party 🎉

The holidays are here, the guests are coming, and the food pressure is real 🎄🍽️&nbsp;
Joy Robertson heads to the SGC Foodservice Culinary Center to talk party food with executive chef Aaron Gregory, the guy who sees holiday food trends before they hit your table. They dive into shareable favorites, charcuterie boards that never go out of style, sweet heat flavors like cranberry chipotle and mango habanero, and easy ways to upgrade classic dishes without stressing yourself out.
From Brussels sprouts glow ups to speed scratch cooking, menu trends, and why January is actually one of the busiest food planning months of the year, this episode is packed with ideas you will want to steal. Consider this your permission slip to keep it simple, get creative, and enjoy the party 🎉

Holiday Party Food with Aaron Gregory, SGC Foodservice

If the holidays have you buried under cookies, casseroles, and expectations, Joy Robertson and food writer Juliana Goodwin are here with the gift of simplicity.

In this festive video episode, Juliana shares her go-to five-ingredient recipes, including her melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, a unbeatable Mediterranean layer dip, and a flavor-loaded feta roasted pepper spread. She even brings a holiday cranberry margarita into the mix. 🍹

They swap stories, laugh about holiday kitchen chaos, and talk about why letting go of perfection can make your season brighter AND tastier. A cozy, delicious conversation that’ll make your holidays feel so much easier. 🎁✨

If the holidays have you buried under cookies, casseroles, and expectations, Joy Robertson and food writer Juliana Goodwin&nbsp;are here with the gift of simplicity.
In this festive video episode, Juliana shares her go-to&nbsp;five-ingredient recipes, including her melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, a unbeatable Mediterranean layer dip, and a flavor-loaded feta roasted pepper spread. She even brings a holiday cranberry margarita&nbsp;into the mix. 🍹
They swap stories, laugh about holiday kitchen chaos, and talk about why letting go of perfection can make your season brighter AND tastier. A cozy, delicious conversation that&rsquo;ll make your holidays feel&nbsp;so&nbsp;much easier. 🎁✨

Keeping the Holidays Simple with Juliana Goodwin

🎄✨ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like... J.HO.HO.B.! ✨🍸

If your Christmas spirit needs a little boost, step inside J.HO.HO.B., the holiday pop-up bar inside J.O.B. Public House on Walnut Street, where Christmas has officially exploded (in the best way possible).

Joy Robertson chats with Nicole Brown, co-owner of the downtown favorite, about how this one-of-a-kind Springfield spot turned into a full-blown Christmas wonderland, complete with ceiling-to-floor tinsel, hundreds of ornaments, photo ops, themed cocktails, and even animatronic Star Wars Santas.

Learn how this joyful transformation started as a heartfelt tribute to their late friend and former owner, and how it’s grown into one of the most talked-about holiday experiences in town. With drinks like the “That’s It, I’m Not Going” peppermint espresso martini, “Krampus in Cancun” margarita-in-an-ornament, and “Santa’s Balls” shots, it’s merry, cheeky, and totally unforgettable.

🎄✨ It&rsquo;s Beginning to Look a Lot Like... J.HO.HO.B.!&nbsp;✨🍸
If your Christmas spirit needs a little boost, step inside&nbsp;J.HO.HO.B., the holiday pop-up bar inside J.O.B. Public House&nbsp;on Walnut Street, where Christmas has officially exploded&nbsp;(in the best way possible).
Joy Robertson chats with&nbsp;Nicole Brown, co-owner of the downtown favorite, about how this one-of-a-kind Springfield spot turned into a full-blown Christmas wonderland, complete with ceiling-to-floor tinsel, hundreds of ornaments, photo ops, themed cocktails, and even animatronic Star Wars Santas.
Learn how this joyful transformation started as a heartfelt tribute to their late friend and former owner, and how it&rsquo;s grown into one of the most talked-about holiday experiences in town. With drinks like the&nbsp;&ldquo;That&rsquo;s It, I&rsquo;m Not Going&rdquo; peppermint espresso martini, &ldquo;Krampus in Cancun&rdquo; margarita-in-an-ornament, and &ldquo;Santa&rsquo;s Balls&rdquo; shots, it&rsquo;s merry, cheeky, and totally unforgettable.

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