With weather warming up, here are places to eat outside across Springfield

While Springfield's weather isn't always predictable or stable, that's all the more reason to embrace the days of sunshine that grace us. If you're looking to take advantage of warm weather, here is a list of places you can soak up your daily Vitamin D and enjoy a meal.

No matter where you are in Springfield, there are plenty of options for dining al fresco.

Commercial Street is northern Springfield's spot for al fresco dining

There's a host of places to sit outside along historic Commercial Street in Springfield. Or, you can grab some food from Pappy's Place BBQ, which has been operating since 1926.

• Big Momma's Coffee & Espresso Bar, 217 E. Commercial St.;

• Basilico Italian Cafe, 306 E. Commercial St.;

• Cafe Cusco, 234 E. Commercial St.;

• Echelon Coffee, 2407 N. Glenstone Ave.;

• Lindberg's Tavern, 318 W. Commercial St.;

• Pappy's Place BBQ, 943 N. Main Ave.;

• That Lebanese Place, 338 E. Commercial St.;

• Van Gogh's Eeterie, 334 E. Commercial St.

Eat your way through Downtown Springfield's patios

In the downtown area, you could make a whole day of eating at local patios: Start off with a matcha lemon parfait or some eggs Benedict at Rise, 105 Park Central Square; grab a burger and a beer at 417 Taphouse, 431 S. Jefferson Ave.; make your way to The Coffee Ethic, 124 Park Central Square, for an afternoon snack and caffeine boost; and then finish off your day with dinner at Nonna's, 306 South Ave.

• Big Whiskey's, 311 Park Central Square East;

• Civil Kitchen, 107 Park Central Square;

• El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen, 610 W. College St.;

• European Café, 207 Park Central Square;

• Hold Fast Brewing, 235 N. Kimbrough Ave.;

• Mother's Brewing Company at 215 S. Grant Ave.

• Rama Thai Cafe, 1129 E. Walnut St.;

• Springfield Brewing Company, 305 S. Market St.

• Thai Square, 307 S. National Ave.;

• The Golden Girl Rum Club, 137 Park Central Square;

• Tinga Tacos, 308 W. McDaniel St.;

• Vantage, 260 E. McDaniel St.

• Zayka, 311 S. Jefferson Ave.

Looking to shop and eat outside in central Springfield? Rountree's got you covered

Central Springfield — which we're calling the area between Walnut and Sunshine Streets — offers numerous spots to sit outside, especially when it comes to the Rountree neighborhood. If you want a little bit of everything, stop by the Metro Eats food truck park.

• Craft Sushi, 1251 E. Sunshine St. Suite 116;

• Early Bird Breakfast Pub, 1717 E. Cherokee St.;

• First Watch, 3103 E. Sunshine St.;

• Imo's Pizza, 600 S. Pickwick Ave.;

• Metro Eats food truck park, 2463 W. Sunshine St.;

• Nicola's Ristorante, 3631 E. Sunshine St.;

• Skully's Ramen, 1427 E. Cherry St.;

• Tea Bar & Bites, 621 S. Pickwick Ave.;

• Team Taco, 1454 E. Cherry St.;

• The Potter's House, 724 S. National Ave.;

• The Roost Bar & Grill, 2025 W. Sunshine St.;

• Travellers House Coffee, 824 S. National Ave.;

• Tie & Timber at 1451 E. Cherry St.

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Patios abound in south Springfield

Cruise along Republic or Battlefield roads in either direction and you're bound to find a place to sip and snack outside. Or, stop by Chesterfield Village to visit the World's Largest Fork By Mass before grabbing a bite to eat in the sunshine.

• 4 x 4 Brewing Company - Galloway, 2811 E. Galloway St.;

• Aviary Cafe by Lavender Falls, 2144 E. Republic Road;

• Bambino's Italian Cafe, 2810 E. Battlefield Road;

• Big Whiskey's, 1550 E. Battlefield Road;

• Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes, 2160 W. Chesterfield St. and 3325 S. Glenstone Ave.;

• Bricktown Brewery, 2040 E. Independence St.;

• Casa Bella, locations at 4610 S. Campbell Ave. and 300 E. Battlefield Road;

• Craft Sushi, 1282 E. Republic Road;

• First Watch, 2946 S. National Ave.;

• Galloway Grill at 4211 S. Lone Pine Ave.;

• Galloway Station, 1281 E. Republic Road;

• JW's Kitchen, 2144 E. Republic Road;

• Kingdom Coffee - Lone Pine, 2896 S. Lone Pine Ave.;

• Pappo's Pizzeria, 900 E. Battlefield Road;

• Metropolitan Grill, 2931 E. Battlefield Road.;

• OMO Japanese Soul Food, 2101 W. Chesterfield St.;

• Retro Metro, 2150 W. Republic Road;

• Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard, 2100 W. Republic Road;

• Schultz & Dooley's, 2210 W. Chesterfield St.;

• Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, 1250 E. Republic Road;

• The Grotto West Coast Grill, 301 E. Battlefield Road;

• The Roost Bar & Grill, locations at 4216 S. Cox Road;

• Travellers House Coffee, 2151 W. Republic Road;

• Whiskey Tango, 1111 E. Republic Road.

Susan Szuch reports on health and food for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at sszuch@gannett.com.

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