Highest-rated Restaurants in Springfield by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Springfield by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Springfield, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Nawab's Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3654 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Druff's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 331 Park Central East Ste 101 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: American, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Elotes Don Toño

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Retro Metro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2150 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Casa Bella Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4610 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. City Butcher and Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3650 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Butcher, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. European Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Park Central East Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Los Michoacanos Garcias

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1402 West Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Cafe Cusco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 234 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Peruvian, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Hibiscus Jerk Hut

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1834 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. I Love Tacos Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Broadview Place Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Karai Ramen + Handroll

- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 West Republic Road Ste 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 East Seminole St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Country Girls Espresso

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3650 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. La Habana Vieja

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 220 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Caribbean, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tacos El Gordo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1510 North National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Kingdom Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 South Market Ave. Unit 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Hong Yen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2922 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. College Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 West College St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. London Calling Gourmet Pasty

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

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#10. Skully's Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1427 East Cherry St. Ste A Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Split Social Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3021 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Ariake Sushi & Robata

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1110 East Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. MaMa Jean's Natural Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3530 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Delis, Vitamins & Supplements, Organic Stores
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Jamaican Patty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3439 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Travellers House Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2151 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp