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Shortwave Coffee

4.3 ★★★★☆ 125 Google reviews · Coffee shop

SubscriptionsEspresso fresh pastries

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29 S 9th St
Columbia, MO 65201

+1 573-214-0880

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Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

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What Shortwave Coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

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Espresso 5 mentions

“It was the perfect combination of sweetness and a rich taste espresso.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 125 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🥐 fresh pastries 9 mentions

“They have incredible coffee roasted locally in Columbia, all of their croissants are made in house and baked each morning, and their syrups are made in house by the team.”

What customers say

#1: They sell the best coffee in town #2: You get free shot/ Americano when you get a bag of beans #3: They have built-in chargers for cellphones on the table #4: Spacious and nice atmosphere #5: Nice people, good vibes Overall, it’s the best cafe in town!!

★★★★★ — Elmama, 2021-06

Shortwave Coffee in downtown Columbia is one of the best spots when you are looking for a relaxing, quiet, and calming environment to get some work done. It is right of 9th street in the heart of downtown, making it a convenient location to get a quick refreshing coffee, or stop by and catch up on some work.

★★★★☆ — Ishika, 2026-04

Shortwave coffee is one of my favorite third wave shops. They have incredible coffee roasted locally in Columbia, all of their croissants are made in house and baked each morning, and their syrups are made in house by the team. You can truly taste the quality and freshness.

★★★★★ — Sophia, 2026-04

These lattes are perfection. The vibe has always been ideal for whatever my mood that day may bring. Painting? Perfect. Networking? Chill. Studying? Of course! Would recommend shortwave to students, workers, and aliens alike. Shortwave has a lil something for everyone.

★★★★★ — Kelli, 2023-10

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