Shakespeare’s is unique because of the friendly atmosphere that greets every pizza lover who walks through the door past a pizza kitchen where diners can watch their dough being tossed. Music plays over the speakers, occasionally interrupted by announcements for pizza using any name the customer chooses, either their own or something more creative. I once heard there was a pizza for Godzilla waiting at the front. This laid-back atmosphere that caters to the university across the steet is the number one thing that draws diners to one of the two Shakespeare’s locations in town, though the food itself is well worth it too. Whether preferring a simple cheese pizza on white crust or a new experience like bacon and artichoke hearts on Shakespeare’s famous wheat, Columbia’s staple will have the variety to satisfy every customer. Plus they’ve been around for 35 years, as their durable take-home cups say, with a constant smile and some fun antics visible in the kitchen through a long-standing Plexiglas wall. Every Columbian, big or small, loves a trip to Shakespeares for the great crowd found there. And if children’s baseball after-game dinners aren’t your thing, after the kids and their teams filter out, the full bar in the middle room turns a little rowdier and the pinball machines in the third room back are always a good escape from a boring dining experience.

Total Hockey is a great place to go for any hockey needs. Anytime you need anything hockey related, it should be the first place to visit. The people are friendly and the selection is great. The prices are also unbeatable. The store focuses on hockey only, which makes it the best place to go for hockey needs. The store carries all protective gear needed for both inline and ice hockey and for both players and goalies. Even the necessary referee equipment can be found in the store. The store also sells accessories such as hats and jerseys, which makes it an awesome place to find some fan apparel for your favorite team. The selection is more than satisfying. Never will you go into the store and not find something you need to play some hockey. Even if you are just looking to play for recreational purposes such as street hockey, it can be found there. Skate sharpening would also be highly recommended at any Total Hockey store as the employees know what they are doing and will keep those blades sharp. Overall Total Hockey is one of the best places to find anything hockey related. Stop by the store, and you will not be disappointed. To find more sports store in your area, go to GlobalYP your local yellow pages.

Andy’s Frozen Custard is said to be the best tasting ice cream you will ever taste in Missouri, or even in the country. I would have to agree with the statement considering I’m not even an ice cream fan, yet somehow I love their ice cream. Andy’s has been around for over 20 years delivering many different varieties of shakes, concretes, banana splits, malts, and more. They make their frozen favorites from fresh ingredients that are delivered everyday to ensure the best quality. The atmosphere is like something you would see from the 1950’s era. They have an always busy walk-up counter, along with a drive-thru. There drive-thru is not your typical “yell into the speaker” experience, in fact they have bypassed the speakers. Instead, an Andy’s employee walks to your car and writes down your order. Here in the Ozarks, Andy’s has always been a hands-down family favorite. People flock to Andy’s for their fan favorites or their seasonal favorites. They have a sign out front with a rotating ice cream cone on top that gives listings for any special treats they have. Thin mint concretes, pumpkin pie concretes, and strawberry shortcake sundaes are some of the biggest seasonal draws. Some of their most popular permanent items include the Snow monster (soft-serve ice cream, fresh strawberries, and melted chocolate chips) and the Chock-o-Rock-o (chocolate soft-serve ice cream, almonds, and marshmallow cream). Of course you will also find traditional favorites such as root beer floats, root beer on tap, banana splits, shakes, and more. To find more yummy places in your area visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.