Midway 121 Café sign with a sun rising over stars, established 1976, in Columbia, with crossed spatulas and an exit sign for Exit 121.

Comfort Food

With A Full Bar

SERVING COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

SINCE 1976.

A plate with Buffalo chicken nuggets, two slices of toast, and bacon-wrapped green beans. In the background, there are salt and pepper shakers, a bottle of ketchup, and a red drink in a glass.

A COLUMBIA STAPLE

Since 1976


We’re more than a diner. We’re part of a community. From hearty breakfasts to late-night bites and ice-cold drinks, Midway 121 Cafe is where good food and good people come together.

FEATURED FAVORITES

Two plates of breakfast food on a stainless steel table. The first plate has a large, round, golden-brown pancake. The second plate contains bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and fried potatoes.

Big Breakfast with Pancakes

All-American breakfast. 3 Eggs cooked your way with 3 slices of bacon or 3 sausage patties. Served with your choice of potato and toast.


Midway 121 Burger with Fries

121 Burger

Our signature burger is an 8oz burger with bacon, onion straws and a slice of american and cheddar cheese. Finished with our 121 sauce.


A white plate with fried fish fillets, lemon slices, and lettuce. The plate also has a bowl of coleslaw and some fried items along the edge.

Catfish Dinner

This is no fish story. You get 2 big pieces that are fried with a cornmeal crust. Combining it with homemade Cole slaw and cornbread hushpuppies; we will have you hook, line and sinker. Available grilled

Corned beef hash with eggs

Corned Beef Hash

Our version of corned beef hash that will leave grandma speechless. 8oz of fresh corned beef cooked with onions and served over a bed of fried cubed potatoes. Along with 2 eggs cooked the way you like them.