Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Springfield, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Springfield, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Springfield using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. College Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 W College St Springfield, MO 65806
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Pita Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3233 E Sunshine Ste 112 Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Fast Food, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Tacos El Gordo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1510 N National Ave Springfield, MO 65803
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Max Orient

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2825 S Glenstone Ave Ste 375 Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. Culture Counter

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 607 S Pickwick Ave Springfield, MO 65802
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch, Organic Stores
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#25. London Calling Gourmet Pasty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2825 S Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: British
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 456 W McDaniel St Springfield, MO 65806
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#23. Kingdom Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 S Market Ave Unit 100 Springfield, MO 65806
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#22. Hong Yen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2922 S Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Pampa Empanadas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3302 S National Ave Ste F Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Empanadas, Argentine
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#20. MaMa Jean's Natural Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3530 E Sunshine St Springfield, MO 65809
- Categories: Delis, Vitamins & Supplements, Organic Stores
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#19. La Habana Vieja

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 220 E Commercial St Springfield, MO 65803
- Categories: Caribbean, Cuban
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#18. Travellers House Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2151 W Republic Rd Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bakeries
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#17. Chicago Smerqs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3202 W Republic Rd Ste 500 Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Barbeque
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#16. Jamaican Patty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 3439 S Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks, Salad
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#15. St. George's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3012 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Barbeque
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#14. Not'cho Ordinary Taco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1530 E St Louis St Springfield, MO 65802
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#13. Momo Sushi and Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2767 W Republic Rd Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#12. The Sub Shop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 E Seminole St Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#11. The Sandwich Scene

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 208 W McDaniel St Springfield, MO 65806
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#10. Team Taco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1454 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65802
- Categories: Tacos
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#9. Travellers House coffee SGF Airport

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2300 North Airport Blvd Ste 103 Springfield, MO 65802
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Fusion Eatz

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2825 S Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Tacos, Asian Fusion
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#7. Thailand Station

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1730 E Republic Rd Ste U Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Thai
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#6. Kad-E-Korner Store & Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2633 E Shelby Rd Springfield, MO 65803
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Diners, Gas Stations
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#5. Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1369 E Sunshine St Springfield, MO 65804
- Categories: Szechuan
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#4. PaChan's Asian Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3245 W Republic Rd Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chinese, Laotian
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#3. Prairie Pie

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 307 S Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#2. Swirly's Ice Cream & Waffles

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3867 S Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Waffles, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks
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#1. D'Vine Delicatessen & Wine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3522 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65807
- Categories: Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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