Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown

Great place to grab some coffee. I usually, grab their coffee shake. It’s espresso mixed with vanilla ice cream, and it’s SO DELICIOUS. As for their lattes and other drinks I think they are pretty good also. They have a wide variety of drinks and snacks on their menu. It’s a chill environment - very tiny, great place for students to study without a large crowd.

Lakota has the coolest atmosphere in Columbia. Located on Ninth Street, it's great for anyone who loves coffee. I would highly recommend anything there. The staff is awesome, and the coffee is freshly-roasted in-house. Best coffee in Missouri!

Love the ice coffee w/ sugar free Hazelnut, and cut w/coconut milk.....it's the best flavored ice coffee in town! Also, the staff at the hospital location are great, they know what I l like and make good suggestions. The Southside crew are also very good and service is great. Love the happy hour drive thru!

I love this place but everytime me and my husband have been going there in the evening lately the coffee has not been worth the money!!! the same people which are usually there are two men that we are use to seeing make a wonderful cup of coffee. But someone is not properly training the new employees to make a good cup of coffee!! I ordered two 20 oz of pumpkin pie white chocolate mocha which is not cheap. And I'm fine with that as long as I get what I'm paying for but lately when we go in the evening its always someone new behind the counter and they do not know how to make good coffee I couldn't taste any but coffee that was way!! Too hot plus it also seemed like they didn't even put any flavor in it and my husband's coffee was literally cold and it was supposed to be warm because it's a latte. I hope this review whips whoever is training these people how to make a good cup of coffee because I love this place and I hate walking in hoping that those two men are there just so we get a good cup of coffee and not waste our money on what taste like what I can make at home!!.

Ordered a cold coffee was phenomenal not overly strong or way to sweet literally perfection in a cup Starbucks who. I also ordered two pastries one of which was out Lakota coffee went above and beyond to fix my order like I was pleasantly surprised of how professional they handled the situation they could have done less and I would have been happy with that they jumped over the moon best coffee ever best chocolate croissant by far

Lakota is one of the best coffee shops in the Columbia area! Amazing selection of single origin coffees and flavoured coffees that you can buy! Lakota also has a great selection of loose leaf tea! They have very yummy sandwiches as well. I love the environment at both Lakota locations the customers and baristas are all awesome and friendly. Lakota Coffee always makes my day better!

Lakota is my favorite coffee shop in Columbia. They have so many great teas. It is by far my favorite place to study

I love a good local coffee shop, but I was a little disappointed when I visited Lakota. My brother and I got different drinks and neither of us were crazy about them. The coffee was pretty bitter. The coffee shop does have a hipster, youthful feel to it. It's a cool place to visit.

As a student, I really appreciate that Lakota is open until midnight during the school year. It is the only coffee shop located downtown that is open this late. Lakota has a much wider food selection than any other coffee shop I have frequented in the area, meaning it's more than just bakery items. I've never had a barista be rude or dismissive to me in the 4+ years I have been going to Lakota. They have also always been really respectful and attentive to allergen concerns, which is very important to me when deciding where I feel safe ordering food or drinks, as I have multiple food allergies. Overall, really great environment, family friendly, and worth a stop if you're visiting!

First I'd like to say this is a great option for all your coffee needs. In a small town of many options. More than that, I'd like to take a second, to thank Lakota and it's staff. They have been one of the most accommodating businesses in downtown Columbia during these recent weeks of the Covid crisis. With their staff being kind and safe throughout. They have continued to serve, and provide carry out, in a clean and responsible manner. It's my opinion, and that of others I've spoken too. This has been one of the most reliable and accommodating businesses. In a time when people need to be safe but present with one another. From now on this will be me go to coffee shop in Columbia, MO. Thanks again Lakota!