Top 5 Coffee Shops in the Lake Area

You want to start your mornings off right, so what better way to do that than with a nice cup of coffee. Sure, you could swing through Starbucks, but there are way better places to grab a cup of coffee and also support our local businesses. When you travel to a new place, it can be hard to know where to go for the best food and drink options; you want to go where the locals go. Checkout our pick of top Coffee Shops in the Lake area below:

1. Serendipity Roasting Company – 18 S Maple St., Eldon, MO

Serendipity is near and dear to our hearts because the owners are long-time family friends of ours. While you might think that makes us a little bias (and it probably does), just ask around and you’ll find that we aren’t the only ones that think their coffee rocks! From iced or hot coffee drinks to teas and lemonades, this place has something for everyone to enjoy. And what goes better with a great cup of coffee than something sweet? Be sure to checkout their array of cupcakes, muffins and more, all hand-crafted and fresh. Have gluten or dairy allergies? They have you covered with gluten free and vegan options too! But the deliciousness doesn’t stop there, they also offer a variety of lunch and dinner options from soups and sandwiches on fresh made bread to pizzas and more!

2. Sip Coffee House – 932 US Hwy 54, Camdenton, MO

Sip Coffee House located in Camdenton is another favorite among the staff here at Your Lake Vacation. You can get their “Sip Specialties” however you like, hot, iced or blended. Specialty coffee drinks include: Banana Nut, Blondie, Smores, Pumpkin Pie, Cinna Roll, Turtle Latte, Almond Joy, Samoa Cookie, Peanut Butter Cup and Bullet Proof. They also offer seasonal flavors, so be sure to check those out! In addition to the wide variety of coffee drink options, they also offer smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches and salads. Director of Business Development, Erin Burdette, highly recommends the Iced Cinna Roll Latte paired with a freshly baked scone!

Serendipity Roasting Company

3. Mo Co & Dough – 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy, Ste 6, Osage Beach, MO

For the love of Missouri, coffee and donuts, Mo Co & Dough was created! It’s Osage Beach’s most recent coffee shop specializing in locally crafted coffee drinks and unique donuts. Each week they have a new lineup of 4 delicious donuts; they could be anything from fruit flavors to cookies and more. Recent flavors have included: Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter, Salted Caramel Apple Pie, Maple Bacon and Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread. Be sure to check them out in King’s Plaza, behind Randy’s Frozen Custard.

4. The Funky Buffalo – 498 W. US Highway 54, Camdenton

Located off Highway 54 in Camdenton, MO, The Funky Buffalo Coffee House and Trading Company offers a unique coffee and shopping experience. Customers can use the drive through or step inside to order coffee or espresso, as well as boba tea, lemonade, smoothies and lots more! Choose from a variety of food options including cookies, scones, wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads. Enjoy the sitting room where you can sip your drink and read or surf the web with their free guest Wi-Fi. Other features of this interesting coffee shop include a natural wall that stands as a backdrop for gift items, and there are several local boutiques offer items available for purchase.

5. Baristago Coffee House – 1375 State Hwy KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Opening on State Hwy KK in Osage Beach in the old Great Stone Coffee building, Baristago Coffee offers made to order beverages hot, over ice, or frozen! What started as a beloved mobile coffee shop, now has a brick and mortar location in Osage Beach. They will still be featuring LOCALLY roasted coffee and espresso from Firefly Valley Farms. In addition to their specialty coffee drink options, they are offering both breakfast and lunch food options. Be sure to checkout the newest coffee shop in Osage Beach while you’re here!

Whether you prefer a straight cup of joe or a specialty latte, these local businesses have you covered. Make it a one stop shop for both your coffee needs and breakfast or lunch. Next time you stay with the best vacation rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks, be sure to hit some of these places up!