We set off from the Jefferson City trailhead. Between Jefferson City and Hartsburg, there is a town called Claysville. No. No. No. Scratch that. Between Jefferson City and Hartsburg, there is a place called Claysville. Wait. That's not right either. Between Jefferson City and Hartsburg, there is a place that used to be a town called Claysville. Now, there's just a restaurant that they call a store. Claysville Store to be exact.
It's not much to look at from the outside. But lest we forget, looks can be deceiving. It's actually a quaint and clean little restaurant inside. Hardwood floors and murals on the walls. But we opted to sit outside and soak up every last ray of sunshine we could get.
Between Jefferson City and Hartsburg, just off of Highway 63, there is a road called Claysville Rd. Surprising, I know, but this is the road to take to get to this little hidden gem.
Hidden gem, you say? Well, apparently so. When we got there, it was pretty late in the afternoon. Store staff asked if we had reservations. I thought they must be joking but actually they were quite serious. It seems that the store is so popular with the locals that reservations must be made for their lunch service.
And their fried chicken did smell pretty good. Really good actually. I think Robby's mouth was salivating as we were talking about it. There was a plaque on the wall giving them accalaides for the "best fried chicken" by Rural Missouri. That's good for something right?
We steered clear of the chicken but did indulge in some good southern sweet tea, served from a mason jar of course (Robby's fav) and dessert (my fav).
I had the cheesecake. I love cheesecake. In any form it's made. I. will. eat. it. all. Mmmm.....
Hubbs had the ice cream with chocolate sauce.
And of course Olivia Grace had some of it all!
So, if you're going to stop in for lunch, make sure you've made your reservations. If you get there later in the afternoon, you'll find some of the older folks still milling about, but there's plenty of room for you too.
Their list of desserts went something like this: blackberry cobbler, peach cobbler, banana cream pie, chocolate cream pie, banana chocolate cream pie, ice cream, cheesecake, and cherry cheesecake.
And let's get real, folks. If you can't find a dessert on that list you don't like.......Well, you draw your own conclusions.
It's a cute little place to stop by for lunch or dessert. They're only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
But remember when I warned you about the exterior?
It's a little like Deliverance. But don't let that scare you off.
I'm hoping you got to enjoy the outdoors as well. Tell me, what did you and yours do this weekend?
Pan, The Gravel-Roadin' Guru
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