Booches

Moving reviews over from Yelp and this was originally published on tax day back in 2017: There's Yelp recommendations and then there's the recommendation you get from the ladies at the UPS Store. I really didn't have time to obsessively dig through Yelp in an unfamiliar town and try to pick something on the fly so I asked the ladies: "where's a good local place?" I got the same answer from both so I went with their recommendation. Pretty glad I did! Yes, the bartender who served me was indifferent (at best) and the wait was longer than at Jimmy John's but sometimes you just need to slow down a little and smell the sliders. Not White Castle, not at all - these are sliders in the hand-formed, cooked to order, actually tastes like beef form. I ordered two and that was plenty for lunch. They are about 1/2 way between what passes for a slider these days and what is generally considered a burger in a sit-down restaurant. The patty was very clearly hand-formed and cooked on the flat top that couldn't be more than about 2x3. I'm not sure how they keep up with demand with such a small cooking surface but nobody in the place seemed to care so I just went with the flow. My burgers showed u

What a treat! Since 1884. Fun atmosphere. Good music. History on walls. Gorgeous bar. 100 year old original floors. Delicious food reasonably priced. Highly recommend. Step back in time. Fun experience.

Pretty neat old fashioned restaurant with a lot of history. Great place to get a good burger and play some pool. Note that they only accept cash and, unfortunately, do not have french fries! The burger itself was very moist and had good flavor. Unlike other burger places, the burger was not oversized. My boyfriend got the grilled cheese with ham and was very pleased with the amount of ham they put. Would recommend checking out this famous burger restaurant in Columbia!

Cash only place. Good atmosphere, cool antique bar, great vibes. Great stop for lunch.

Stopped by Booches before the Mizzou–Kansas game and it was the perfect pregame stop. Classic old-school Columbia spot — pool tables, friendly crowd, and burgers that hit just right. Nothing fancy, just simple, delicious food served on wax paper like it’s been done for decades. The beer was cold, the service was quick even with the game-day rush, and the whole place had that laid-back, local vibe. Just a heads up — it’s cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM before you go. Totally worth it though. This place is a Columbia must.