This week on Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson pulls up a barstool at Jo’s Gather'n Place, a Springfield spot that’s been serving up home-cooked comfort and hometown connection for 25 years.

Owner Jolene Eddington thought she’d only run the place for eight years... but when your restaurant becomes “like Cheers… with food,” it’s hard to walk away. From Meatloaf Mondays to Walleye Wednesdays and Steak Fridays, Jo’s is all about homemade favorites, friendly faces, and community stories that span generations.

You’ll meet the tight-knit staff who’ve become family, hear why locals call in if they’re going to miss lunch, and find out which day is best to grab a plate of fried chicken or livers and gizzards (trust us, it’s worth the trip).

Come for the food, stay for the people, because at Jo’s Gather'n Place, everyone’s family.

Thanks to our Savor The Ozarks sponsor, Arctic Food Equipment!