Classic Grill — Restaurant in Cole Camp

The Classic Grill: A Blast from the Past in Missouri

My wife Kimberly and I were visiting family in Sedalia and Cole Camp. We have had our fill of the same old fast food chains and generic restaurants. We needed something different. Something real.

We wanted a place like Cole Camp itself. A place where people still knew each other by name. A place where life was simple and slow.

There was a restaurant that stood out from all the others. It was covered with blue lights that gave it a retro vibe. It looked like a place that had a story to tell.

We decided to give it a try.

We were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who led us to a table. She handed each of us a menu and asked what we wanted to drink. We placed our order and looked at the menu.

It was full of home-town food, the kind that your mom or grandma used to make. Here’s a list of some of those items:

• Pork tenderloin sandwich • Meatloaf • Onion rings • Fried fish • And much, much more

Everything was made from scratch and cooked to order. The portions were generous and the prices were unbelievably reasonable.

I asked the waitress what she recommended. She said that the pork tenderloin sandwich was their specialty, and that it arrived almost as big as the plate on which it sat. She said that it came with hand cut fries and coleslaw, and that it was simply the best sandwich that we’d ever eat.

I was hungry and adventurous, and so I decided that I’d give it a go.

She smiled and took my order.

A few minutes later, she brought me my sandwich. It was huge. The pork was tender and juicy, coated with a crispy batter. The bun was soft and buttery. The fries were hot and crispy. The coleslaw was creamy and crunchy.

It looked amazing.

I took a bite and felt a surge of flavor. It was delicious. It tasted like home, but better. It tasted like comfort, but not boring. It tasted like nostalgia, but not old-fashioned.

It was one of the best sandwiches I’d ever had.

I ate until I was stuffed. I couldn’t finish it all, but I gave it my best shot.

The waitress came back and asked me how I liked it. I told her that it was fantastic and thanked her for the suggestion.

She said that she was glad that I enjoyed it, and that she hoped that we would come back again someday.

She went on to tell me that the Classic Grill had been around for many years, and that it was a locally owned family business. She said that they used local ingredients and recipes that had been passed down from family member to family member.

She said that they were proud of their food and their history, and that they wanted to share it with everyone who came to their diner. They had many loyal customers who came from near and far, and that they always welcomed new ones. Classic Grill was more than just a diner; it was a community.

I asked for the bill and paid for my food. She gave me a receipt and wished me a good day.

I got up from my table and walked out of the diner. I felt happy and satisfied. I had found something different in Cole Camp after all.

Something real.

If you’re ever anywhere near Cole Camp Missouri, do yourself a favor and stop by the Classic Grill. You’ll be...

There just aren't a lot of sit down cafes around Cole Camp, so it's tough drawing comparisons. It's a breakfast and lunch only place, closing mid-afternoon. Breakfast items are available during that time, along with a good assortment of lunch fare, including plate lunches and a special of the day lunch and breakfast. It's very clean, the food well prepared, and fairly priced. It's good basic food in a clean environment at a decent price, and should have something on the menu appealing to every customer. This is an especially good place for groups and families with children. Service is a hybrid, ordering at the counter, and delivered to your table by servers. Open seating allows for social distancing, and this restaurant is about as observant of health precautions as any place allowing in-house dining can...

New to the area, we like to eat local instead of fast food chains. They had great portions, especially the pork tenderloin sandwich. Husband got the double cheeseburger And crinkled fries $9.99 said it was delicious. Was so satisfied he didn’t need a double, would definitely order a single cheeseburger next time, I got the pork tenderloin sandwich and tater tots $14, you definitely take the other half home. That’s why they have a half sandwich for $12 ,It was a ground pork tenderloin, a lot of breading pork patty pretty thin and the bun was a little small. It had good flavor. Personally wouldn’t order it again. The waitress was friendly and pleasant. We will be...