In Springfield, the perfect Saturday morning looks like spending time with each other and enjoying all your favorite activities. Use this itinerary to create your ideal morning while visiting.
First Stop: Breakfast
Photo courtesy of Aviary Cafe
It’s the most important meal of the day, but it is also essential for a perfect Saturday morning in the Ozarks. Aviary Café (2144 E. Republic Rd., Springfield) is a French-inspired restaurant located in Farmer’s Park. If your perfect Saturday morning includes sweet crepes, bottomless mimosas or a classic breakfast plate with a twist, the Aviary needs to be on your list.
Explore the Markets
Springfield’s farmers markets are essential in our community. The Farmers Market of the Ozarks (2144 E. Republic Road, Springfield) is open year-round on Saturdays. If you’re waiting for a table at Aviary Café, it’s the perfect place to browse, grab a coffee and pick up fresh produce from local farms.
The Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market (2951 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield) operates year-round on Saturdays, with additional hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April through October. Located near Battlefield Mall, this market features an ever-growing list of vendors, special events, nonprofit community groups and local artisans.
Last, the C-Street City Market (321 E. Commercial St., Springfield) is open on Saturdays and Thursdays from April through October. Here, you’ll find some of Springfield’s best baked goods, local artists and unique vendors.
Treat Yourself
What better way to spend a Saturday morning than at the spa? Acacia Spa (4058 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield) is a day spa and med spa offering personalized facials, massages, chemical peels and so much more.
Find Your Next Read
For many, a perfect Saturday morning includes curling up with a good book. If that sounds like you, a visit to Pagination Bookshop (1150 E. Walnut St., Springfield) is a must. This independent bookstore, located in a charming historic home built in 1905, offers new and used books in all genres.
Wrap Up the Morning With Brunch
Conclude your perfect Saturday morning with brunch at Gilmore’s Tea Room and Boutique (211 E. Commercial St., Springfield)—the quaintest restaurant and antique store on C-Street. With an Alice in Wonderland vibe and a menu that feels like it’s straight out of your grandmother’s kitchen—in the best way—Gilmore’s is a delightful stop on a Saturday morning. Our suggestion: Try the Kentwood Arms Strawberry soup and the Gilmore’s Original Chicken Salad. Don’t leave without grabbing a treat on the way out.
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