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Cole from Columbia on 3/16/2017 3:57:34 PM:

It will be opening very soon, we are working on it right now!

MPH from ST Louis on 3/17/2017 8:17:04 AM:

So glad to hear this will be re-opening!

Anonymous on 3/17/2017 9:12:40 AM:

This place has so much potential, but has been under utilized for years. It would great to see it thrive again.

Anonymous on 3/18/2017 7:58:51 AM:

If it's for sale I could be interested? Seriously.

Kriss from Boonville on 3/19/2017 12:10:54 PM:

To Anonymous: The High Street Victorian B&B in Boonville is still for sale. If you are serious about buying a B&B this is a great one, and near the trail. Feel free to contact us.

Anonymous on 3/19/2017 5:37:04 PM:

Looked like the question was about buying a bike shop/cafe not a B&B. Maybe that's what your B&B is??

Anonymous on 3/20/2017 7:39:49 AM:

As someone who comes over from Kansas City to ride the KATY on a regular basis for the past 10-12 years...I could not agree more....TRAILSIDE HAS TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL. It has been terribly under-utilized for YEARS. EXCITED to see someone breathing some life into it and will look forward to give it a try SOON. All best wishes!

Anonymous on 3/20/2017 7:53:47 AM:

Boonville is too far for the bike traffic I'm looking for. Thanks anyway.

Allen from Shawnee on 3/22/2017 8:57:46 AM:

Hello everyone, I would like to make a comment on the Trailside Cafe and bike shop. If i remember right in it's hay day it was operated by a man that was retired, I think from GM or some auto manfacturer, he really wasn't dependent on it for a living and so it was pretty easy for home to keep it going. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) most of the subsequent owners have been younger and required more money from it for living. Having a business that is only viable for a 7 or 8 months a year and is dependent on trail business doesn't seem to me to be a great model for a business to succeed. I think it's recent history bears this out.
It would be a great opportunity for a retired person as a way to make a little money and have something to do, kind of like a hobby.
I am sure others feel different about this, feel free to comment.
I hope the current owners have great success and prove me wrong.

Allen

Anonymous on 3/22/2017 2:10:41 PM:

Mere speculation about the previous owner Allen.

There seems to be a lot of Katy type businesses that rely on trail traffic for the lions share of revenue. I can see a bike shop/rental not being able to sustain in the off months, but this place is also a restaurant. I could never figure out why the food end wasn't or couldn't be open year round. Maybe enough money was made through the riding season.

I too hope the new folks make a go of it. Looks like a gold mine to me.

Allen from Shawnee on 3/23/2017 5:38:52 PM:

Yes they are "mere" speculations and I probably shouldn't have even posted them.
Sorry

Allen

Anonymous on 3/25/2017 7:00:30 AM:

I'm the bike traffic anonymous note person. As noted seasonal businesses especially in MO are not full time unless as also mentioned there are other "draws" such as restaurants or antique stores to help them through the off season. Most B&Bs along the trail are part time too. Rocheport though has the history and river location. But my intention would be with the RIT the KT would draw more people too since if advertised correctly could be a gold mine for out-of-state recreational cyclists with the unique distance, looping and variety. I have also looked near the east end near Washington or Union for the KT and RIT connector draw, just as people are looking at Windsor, in the future with the new Rt. 47 bridge supporting bike traffic. There are opportunities there if you can create or find them.

Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shop from Rocheport, MO on 4/23/2017 12:44:21 PM:

Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shop will be opening soon at the old Trailside location. (700 First Street, Rocheport). A complete remodel of the building will be complete with a target opening date in early June. Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram for the most current information. The hours will be Tuesday through Sunday, 7am to DARK. Restaurant will be locally sourced, made from scratch, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will also have bike rentals with a brand new fleet of bicycles. GET READY!

Ray (webmaster) on 4/23/2017 1:49:02 PM:

That's great news - keep us posted.

Good luck!

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