Breakfast
Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches and all-day favorites served daily from 7 AM to 2 PM.
See BreakfastLocally owned • Downtown Kirkwood
Breakfast & Lunch in Downtown Kirkwood
Signature hash bowls, crispy Pioneer potatoes, breakfast favorites, sandwiches, salads, coffee and bakery treats—served seven days a week in the heart of Kirkwood. Kitchen open 7 AM–2 PM; café open until 3 PM.
A Kirkwood favorite all day
Come hungry. Leave smiling.
Whether you're meeting over breakfast, grabbing lunch with friends, working upstairs with coffee, or craving one of our signature hash bowls, Pioneer is built for the way Kirkwood gathers.
Signature Hash Bowls
Crispy rosemary-Parmesan Pioneer potatoes piled high with eggs, meats, vegetables, sauces and craveable toppings.
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Lunch
Fresh salads and wraps, melts, clubs, Sonoma chicken salad and more—ideal for lunch meetings or a quick downtown stop.
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Food with a purpose.
At the heart of The Pioneer Bakery Cafe is inclusion. Through our award-winning StepUP partnership with Lafayette Industries, Pioneer provides real-world workforce training that helps adults with disabilities prepare for competitive employment.
Our guests make that mission possible every time they eat with us. Great food brings people through the door. Opportunity is what makes Pioneer different.
6+ graduating classes
60+ program graduates
45+ graduates gaining and maintaining competitive employment
Why locals choose Pioneer
Breakfast meetings. Lunch with friends. Coffee and a laptop.
Pioneer offers two levels of comfortable seating in a walkable Downtown Kirkwood location—perfect for casual meetings, family breakfast, lunch with friends or settling in for a little work.
★★★★★
“One of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots in Kirkwood. The hash bowls are fantastic.”
Google guest review★★★★★
“A great spot to have breakfast, drink coffee and get some work done upstairs.”
Google guest review★★★★★
“Great food, friendly service and a mission that makes you want to come back.”
Pioneer guestThe Pioneer experience
More than a meal.
Gather
Breakfast with family, lunch with friends or a comfortable place to reconnect.
Browse
Take a look at the bakery case and discover something sweet to add to your visit.
Stay awhile
Comfortable seating for coffee, casual meetings and getting a little work done.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does The Pioneer serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Pioneer Bakery Cafe in Downtown Kirkwood. The café remains open until 3:00 PM.
Where is The Pioneer Bakery Cafe?
The Pioneer Bakery Cafe is located at 210 N. Kirkwood Road in Downtown Kirkwood, Missouri.
Does The Pioneer serve lunch?
Yes. Pioneer serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, including sandwiches, salads, wraps, melts and signature hash bowls. The café remains open until 3:00 PM.
What is The Pioneer known for?
The Pioneer is known for signature hash bowls, crispy rosemary-Parmesan Pioneer potatoes, breakfast favorites, lunch classics and its inclusive workforce-training mission.
Visit Pioneer
Right in the heart of Downtown Kirkwood.
210 N. Kirkwood Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Café open daily
7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Kitchen hours
7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Breakfast • Lunch • Coffee • Bakery • Catering
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Pickup or delivery—your choice.
Order ahead for pickup through Square or have Pioneer delivered through DoorDash.
Downtown Kirkwood
Find us right in the heart of Kirkwood.
Look for the Pioneer Bakery Cafe sign at 210 N. Kirkwood Road. Join us for breakfast, lunch, coffee, a meeting or a relaxed meal with friends and family.
Café: 7 AM–3 PM daily
Kitchen: 7 AM–2 PM daily
Family-Friendly in Downtown Kirkwood
Kids Eat Free. All Day. Every Day.
Five kid-friendly choices make Pioneer an easy breakfast or lunch stop for families.
Kids 10 & under only. Dine-in only. One free kids meal with each purchased adult entrée/menu item over $10.
Kids can choose:
Donut
Egg, Bacon & Toast
Chocolate Chip Pancake
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Donut
Egg, Bacon & Toast
Chocolate Chip Pancake
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese