Everyday Living
Explore local resources, businesses, and services that support everyday living while helping students connect with the diverse communities, cultures, and experiences throughout Columbia.
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Housing & Transportation
Finding Off-Campus Housing
Check the link below to find off-campus apartments, subleases, legal advice, and worksheets for property comparison.
Tip: look in Mizzou Facebook groups for potential roommates
Metered Parking
On-street parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hourly spaces inside City parking garages are enforced Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking meters are not enforced on Sundays or the observed holidays of New Year’s, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Download FLOWBIRD to pay for parking structures and Mizzou surface lots from your phone.
Download PARKMOBILE to pay for metered parking from your phone.
Tracking the Buses
Download GOMIZZOU for live updates for campus buses.
Follow @MizzouParking on X (Twitter) for updates on bus schedules.
Tip: Available for certain types of citations, donations made to Tiger Pantry through Parking and Transportation can be credited toward your citation fee. Click the link below to learn more.
Grocery Stores & Food Pantries
African Market
Specialty market with products from Africa, Caribbean, Jamaica, Asia, and Mexico.
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-7pm
Address: 1004 Old 63 N., Columbia, MO 65201
A&Y Global Market
International market carrying groceries from all over the world, including the Middle East, India, Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America.
Hours: Mon-Sat.: 10-7pm; Sun: 11-7pm
Address: 400 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65201
Columbia Farmer's Market
Columbia Farmers Market is a year-round producer-only farmers market. Shop local, with everything produced within a 50-mile radius of Columbia. Accepts EBT/SNAP, checks, debit & credit cards, and cash.
**Not all vendors have the ability to swipe credit cards.
Summer Hours: Apr.-Oct.: Saturday 8-12pm
Winter Hours: Nov.-Mar.: Saturday 9-12pm
Weekday Hours: May 29-Sept. 11: Wednesday 4-7pm
Address: 1769 W Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203
The Food Bank Market
Formally known as Central Pantry, the Market provides a space to offer neighbors a greater selection in the foods they can take home.
**Neighbors can shop at the Market once per calendar month.
Hours: Tues.-Fri.: 10-4pm; Sat.: 10-2pm; Closed Sunday
Address: 705 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
Hy-Vee
Supermarkets with bakeries, floral departments, dine-in and carry out food service, pharmacies, natural and organic products, coffee kiosks, and meat departments.
Multiple locations around Columbia in each major area.
Hours: Everyday: 6am-10pm
Address: 3100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Address: 405 E. Nifong Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
Address: 25 Conley Road, Columbia, MO 65201
Haircare Services
A-List Salon & Barber
One stop shop for all things hair (haircuts, braids, locs, weaves)
Art of Fadez Studio LLC
Barbershop
Address: 1204 Rogers St. Columbia, MO 65201
Biffy Styles
Loctician
Address: 1414 Rangeline, Columbia, MO 65203
CJ's Hair Design
Specializes in haircuts, natural hair styling, protective hairstyles, and extensions.
Hours: Tue - Sat: 10-8pm
Address: 812 Hunt Ave. Suite 1, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri
Extended Hair by Brandi
Hair extensions, hair replacements, & education.
Address: 416 E Broadway St. Columbia, MO 65201
Loc's by AP
Loctician
Lux Beauty Supply
Beauty Supply Store
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-7pm; Sun: 12-6pm
Address: 705 Business Loop 70 E, Columbia, MO 65201
ProKutz
Barbershop
Address: 1004 Old 63 N, Columbia, MO 65202
Nail Salons
Spa Nails II
Nail Salon
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30-7:30pm; Sat: 9:30-6pm; Sun: 11-5pm
Address: 600 Cooper Dr. N. Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201
Happy Nails
Nail Salon
Hours: Tue-Fri: 9:30-7pm; Sat: 9:30-6pm: Sun: 10-4pm
Address: 3709 S. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
Mily Nails
Nail Salon
Hours: Mon-Thur: 10-7pm; Fri-Sat: 9:30-7pm
Address: 503 E. Nifong Blvd, Columbia MO 65201
Lucky Nails
Nail Salon
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-7pm; Sat: 9-6pm
Address: 2001 W. Worley St, Columbia, MO 65203
Music & Performing Arts
The Blue Note
Music Venue
Address: 17 N 9th St., Columbia, MO 65201
Legion of Black Collegians - Gospel Choir
Provide the campus a college-aged Christian ministry through gospel music, and an environment for young Christians to safely communicate and fellowship with like-minded individuals,
Rose Music Hall
Outdoor Music Venue
Address: 1013 Park Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
ZouSoul
Creating and cultivating a safe place for students to express and absorb the various arts.
Bars
Eastside Tavern
Karaoke Bar
Hours: Tues, Thurs-Sat: 8pm-1:30am
Address: 1016 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
MyHouse
Night club & sports bar
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm; Fri/Sat: 11am-1:30am; Sun: 9am-9pm
Address: 119 S 7th St. Columbia, MO 65201
Logboat Brewery
Local brewery
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 3-10pm; Fri/Sat: 12-11pm; Sun: 12-7pm
Address: 504 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201
The Roof
Rooftop Night Club
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4-11pm; Fri/Sat: 4pm-1am; Sun: 2-8pm
Address: 1111 E Broadway, Columbia MO 65201
Shot Bar
Specialty shots
Hours: Wed/Thurs: 8pm-1am; Fri/Sat: 5pm-1am
Address: 100 S 9th St., Columbia, Mo 65201
Social Room
LGBTQ+ Friendly Night Club
Hours: Wed-Sat: 8pm-1:30am
Address: 220 N 8th St., Columbia, MO 65201
iTap
Local and international beers
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 1pm-1am; Fri-Sun: 12pm-1am
Address: 308 S 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201