The Grotto

    $ American
    Closed11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

    Location & Hours

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Wed

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sat

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sun

    • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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      How much does the Impossible Burger cost here?

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      $10 or $11 but it comes with a side

      Sarah V. 
      6 years ago

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      Macey H.
      Springfield, MO
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      After visiting last week I decided to come back today. I brought a friend who had never been before and it's safe to say we will both be back. I remembered to take a couple pictures of the food today. Serving size was excellent and the food was just as good as last time. Friendly staff and prompt service. I may have just found my new favorite place in Springfield for a quick bite.

      Santa Fe salad
      Baja Bowl - substitute steak
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      Marenna O.
      Las Vegas, NV
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      Dec 19, 2023

      10 out of 10 would recommend!
      This is the best place I have eaten since moving back home after living in Las Vegas for 5 years. Exactly what I've been looking for. I ordered to go and they were very fast and the food was delicious. Very cute aesthetic as well.

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      Bailey T.
      Hospital Hill, Kansas City, MO
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      We had been wanting to try this place for a while but kept putting it off. Finally tried it and was so glad we did! Such a variety on the menu, anyone can find something they like. The food was delicious, will definitely be back!

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      Alessandra V.
      Delray Beach, FL
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      refreshing & light dishes. their menu shows which items are gf & vegetarian which is helpful. the food came out fast. everyone can find something to eat here.

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      Rocky M.
      Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA
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      Sep 20, 2023

      Not a vegan restaurant!

      Nice joint! I came here believing it was a vegan restaurant but the menu still was vegetarian/vegan friendly. We went with the pita bread, sweet potato fries starters and ended with Baja bowl and Caesar salad. The salads were a great big portion for the price we payed and the starters were seasoned very well. I would recommend this for a great lunch spot for those with gluten free or vegetarian diets!

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      Mark P.
      Springfield, MO
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      Nov 25, 2023

      Love their pizzas! Taste healthy with good ingredients. A cleaning and fun place to have lunch or dinner.

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      A C.
      Springfield, MO
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      The Grotto used to be good about 10 years ago, now everything's dry and overpriced. I don't know how they make everything so dry, even the water is super dry.

      I think the only good thing on the menu was the chips with the cheese crumbles on it, but all the entrées are so terrible that everybody tries to eat up all my chips, because they realize they made a huge mistake coming to the Grotto for anything other than super dry food.

      More like "GROTTA GET OUTTA HERE!" Amirite?!

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      Ana K.
      San Jose, CA
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      Decided to try this cute little spot for lunch because I was craving vegetarian food that's west coast style.

      I ordered the portobello sandwich and a side caesar salad. Both items were good, but I wish there was a special sauce for the sandwich. It wasn't too special, imo.

      Portobello sandwich and side caesar salad
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      Brennon L.
      Springfield, MO
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      Mar 18, 2023

      Clean environment, nice employees. Ordered chips and salsa to start, and the chips were so thin and crispy. Ordered a pizza with Roma tomatoes, extra cheese, sausage, bacon, and pepperoni and was impressed. A little pricey but worth every penny for sure!

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      Jocelyn M.
      O'Fallon, MO
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      Aug 5, 2023

      My family and I loved our salads. The black bean burger and chicken sandwich was really good too.
      The girl who took our order was very friendly.

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