Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Catering

Vegan cafe serving coffee, tea, donuts and baked treats, warm soups, and savories like pasta salad, potato salad, and seasonal dishes. Menu varies, and custom orders can be arranged. Offers meal plans, and accepts reservations for private evening dinners. Occasionally will host special event on Sundays and evenings - please check webpage for announcements. NOTE: Open for pre-orders and private dining. Text 417-771-2224. Relocated from 381 McNabb Rd. Open Mon-Thu 10:30am-5:00pm, Sun 10:30am-5:00pm. May be closed in inclement weather.


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8 Reviews

First Review by Rachaelo

Iyovi

Points +30

Vegan
13 Feb 2024

Everything is delicious and 100% vegan

Polymath Cafe is a really nice, unexpected surprise inside the Library Center. They offer a variety of teas and specialty coffee. Their vanilla caramel iced coffee is the best I've had anywhere. The food menu varies, but everything I have ever tried has been full of flavor and delicious. Usually deli or sunbutter w/raspberry jam sandwiches are on hand, and you can request one if not. My favorites are the creamy macaroni salad, chili, lasagna, goulash, loaded taco salad and loaded nachos. They usually have fresh from the oven cinnamon rolls and lots of gluten free treats, like fresh baked cookies. Follow their fb page https://www.facebook.com/PolymathTLC for updates on what they have each day, or you can call ahead 1-417-616-0660.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-28

Pros: Staff are eager to serve you food you will like., Delicious food for a good price, large servings. , Quiet, unique atmosphere in the library.

Chillincat

05 Dec 2023

Trashlord666

Points +381

Vegan
30 Nov 2023

such a great concept!

a vegan cafe in a library! proof positive that veganism is the smart choice. super friendly, knowledgeable, caring staff. lots of prepackaged treats that i’ve never even seen anywhere else! try the vegan stroopwaffles!

Pros: all vegan , friendly staff , cool location

Chillincat

05 Dec 2023

Thanks for stopping by and trying all our great treats!

TracyLafollette

Points +60

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Located in the library

The owner is incredibly friendly. We were surprised to find that it is a cafe located in the library, but it kind of made it unique. The cinnamon bun was delicious. We also had the nachos, pretzel, premade dinner, and soup.

Chillincat

20 Oct 2023

Thank you. I'm hoping that maybe you got to make it to Treehouse or one of those other delicious places during your travel back.

Chillincat

Points +377

Vegan
Owner
21 May 2023

Healthy Plant-based

New main location in Springfield, MO.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-14

Pros: Inside Library Center, Grab and go

annanicole_

Points +120

Vegan
10 Oct 2021

Amazing place

They made me a cake last minute for my partner and it was so so good also bought some chili and made them into chili dogs so delicious

JaimeeMcG

Points +110

Vegan
21 Feb 2020

Great little cafe!

Such a nice little spot for vegan dining. It’s right off highway 44 and easy to get to for those traveling. The owner is super friendly and very accommodating. Try the chili and BBQ tempeh sandwich, if available!

Pros: Friendly and accommodating owner, Yummy food, Easy to get to

GareBear

Points +39

Vegan
11 Dec 2018

Awesome vegan restaurant

Great menu. Don’t be afraid to try anything! With next to no vegan options in Springfield, this place is definitely worth the drive!

Pros: Lasagna, Burgers, Soups

Rachaelo

Points +18

Vegan
23 Aug 2018

Great lasagna, even better restaurant owner!

What a lovely surprise in Marshfield, MO!

I just stopped by the fully vegan / plant-based Polymath Educational Café in Marshfield, MO and had the most delicious vegan lasagna!

Michelle is so wonderful and kind, and we got to chat during my little pit-stop during my cross-country road trip! The menu has tempeh sandwiches, chickpea sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, baked goods, and several other delicious options. Michelle is expanding the place to make a meeting room available too! I highly recommend this spot for anyone passing through Missouri or local folks in the area.

Extra-special bonus: She also gave me snacks for the road and extra coffee 😊 can’t rave about this place and Michelle enough! Make sure to stop by!!

Pros: Reasonable prices, Kind staff, Delicious food options

Cons: Small menu




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