The Squeeze Box

Fresh from the Farm

2008-05-18T11:25:00.003-06:00

Fresh local produce is beginning to stream into the cafe...yeah Spring! Be sure to check out our daily specials for what is fresh and local.

Main Squeeze is Ten!

2008-04-01T18:47:00.002-06:00

Ten years ago today Main Squeeze opened our doors and began a great adventure in feeding Columbians healthy, local and organic foods. We have some plans in the works for an anniversary celebration and need your help.

If you have memories of Main Squeeze, or kind words to share about your feelings about our little cafe, we would love to include them in our Memory Book. If you have the time, drop us an email drop us an e-mail or a note.

It's been a terrific ride for us, and we thank each of you for contributing to our success. Lots of love and big thanks ... your friends at Main Squeeze.

Hours & menu changes

2008-02-28T20:44:00.002-06:00

Note our new hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.

Also, check out our updated menu, with two new items:

New sandwich: California Dreamin' - avocado, lettuce, cucumber, sprouts, carrot, beet, green goddess on wheat, 7.00
New drinks: Liquados - Try these delicious, fruity blends of Brown Cow vanilla yogurt, lemonade, and frozen fruit: strawberry, blueberry, peach, banana, pineapple, or raspberry.

We're marking our 10th year of serving you with some exciting changes, so keep your eyes peeled!

Wireless highspeed access

2007-04-14T15:50:00.001-06:00

Want a hot, delicious Main Squeeze meal while working on your novel? How about a fresh cup of our organic coffee while you're grinding out that paper? Or maybe you just feel like doing a bit of web surfing while chilling out in the cafe?

Now you can stay connected while you eat in healthy style, thanks to our new wireless high-speed web access! Bring in your wi-fi compatible laptop and enjoy both our scrumptious menu and a fast, free web connection, courtesy of the Main Squeeze.

We deliver!

2007-03-08T08:21:00.000-06:00

Want to get our delicious food brought right to your door? Well, now you can!

In collaboration with Columbia Couriers, we are now happy to offer delivery! Columbia Couriers is an awesome BIKE DELIVERY SERVICE that will be happy to bring Main Squeeze to you, anywhere within the city limits.

Simply call in your order to Main Squeeze, pay over the phone using a MC/Visa, call Columbia Couriers 239-4195 and they'll deliver! There is a $5 minimum for delivery so make it affordable and order with a friend.

Avoid the hassle of parking and reduce global warming by having these hard-working couriers bike over your next Main Squeeze meal.

A look back, a look ahead

2007-03-08T08:14:00.001-06:00

Be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Or in our case, Be the change you want to Eat in the world. Main Squeeze is entering our 10th year of feeding Columbians delicious foods that celebrate local farms, a healthy planet and a healthy you! Thanks to each of you for not only enjoying our food and drink, but supporting our commitment to all things GOOD.

In 2006 Main Squeeze:

Made good food even better by increasing (by more than $10,000) the number of organic and local foods on our menu, including tasty feta cheese from Goatsbeard Farm, whole grain breads from Annie's Breads in Ashland, farm fresh eggs from Share Life Farm and crsip heirloom apples from Blue Heron Orchard.
Made a good community even better by raising money for community radio station, KOPN, 89.5, Columbia Second Chance, Central MO Humane Society, the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts and KBIA 91.3. Owner Leigh Lockhart continues to volunteer her time as Chairperson of COLORS, Columbia Locally Owned Retail and Services, board member of the Special Business District and radio DJ on KOPN.
Promoted and sold good art by providing a venue for more than 20 artists to exhibit and sell their work in our cafe; 100% of art sales (more than $2000 in 2006!) going directly to the artist. We also produced and sponsored for the 4th year, the Beaux Arts Bizarre, raising money for the renovation of the Historic Missouri Theatre and promoting the arts and crafts of more than 50 local artists.
Continued to make choices that promote a good planet, including composting more than TEN TONS of food waste, recycling every cardboard box, bottle, can and newspaper that came thru our door, purchasing compostable To Go packaging and introducing our Holy Grail, the Tiffin, a reusable stainless steel To Go pail. Check it out on our website www.main-squeeze.com.

And that's LAST YEAR. Now for 2007...

Main Squeeze is happy to now offer a complete catering menu featuring delicious and beautiful platters of healthy foods. Pick up a copy of our Catering and Bulk Foods Menu at Main Squeeze or check it out on our website www.main-squeeze.com.
In collaboration with Columbia Couriers, we are now happy to offer delivery! Columbia Couriers is an awesome BIKE DELIVERY SERVICE that will be happy to bring Main Squeeze to you, anywhere within the city limits. Simply call in your order to Main Squeeze, pay over the phone using a MC/Visa, call Columbia Couriers 239-4195 and they'll deliver! There is a $5 minimum for delivery so make it affordable and order with a friend. Avoid the hassle of parking and reduce global warming by having these hard-working couriers bike over your next Main Squeeze meal.
Check out our crazy new chair cushions crocheted from plastic grocery bags and vintage ties, handcrafted by local artist Morgan Inez Smith. Beautiful, 100% recycled and bottom warming!