What’s one of the first questions most people ask when they first visit a new area? “Where do the locals eat?” or “Where is a good place to eat?” In Branson, one answer to both of those questions is Clocker’s Cafe. Located in the heart of historic downtown Branson, at 103 South Commercial, just two doors south of the intersection of Main and Commercial Streets, on the west side of the street, Clocker’s is open seven day week from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nothing fancy here, just good old fashioned home-style cooking that is fairly priced for both its quality and quantity. Add in excellent service, menu variety, kid friendliness, it’s casual comfortableness, and location in the heart of historic downtown Branson and a “timely” visit to Clocker’s will provide a unique and enjoyable Branson eating experience.
Food value, in terms of quality and price, is important. In both cases Clocker’s would rank high on any ones list. The vast majority of the items served on their menu, from pies to soups, meat loaf, etc. are made on premises and are served piping hot by some of the best servers in Branson. Most of their full fixed price meals, include an entrée, choice of potato, vegetable, and bread, are priced under $8.00 with specials that typically running between $5.99 and $7.99. Clocker’s hard to beat everyday “$2.99 breakfast special” includes two eggs, bacon, and toast is an excellent way to start any day in Branson or a trip down to Branson Landing.
Whether it’s a full home style meal, a simple sandwich, or one of the best burgers in Branson, Clocker’s has it all. From the “Old-Timer” with heaps of grilled onions, mustard and pickles to its famous “Clocker,” served open face on Texas toast smothered with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and topped with Clocker’s special ranch dressing there is a juicy burger for just about every burger taste.
Clocker’s at dinner “time” offers a full array of home-style dinners such as rib eye steak, chicken fried steak, Hawaiian ham steak, catfish fillets, etc. All dinners are served with a dinner roll, choice of vegetable, and choice of potato. There’s a different daily special such as fried chicken or meat loaf that with prices as low as $5.99 depending on the special.
Clocker’s also offers a full range of “timely” sandwiches. Clocker’s Ruben is great and its open face hot roast beef sandwich, served with mashed potatoes, gravy and hot veggie for $5.99, is one of the tastiest food values in Branson. From a BLT to a French Dip Supreme for variety, quality, price and atmosphere a sandwich at Clocker’s is hard to beat.
Run by owners Tim and Cindy Brooks, with Kelli, one of their daughters, as a regular server, Clocker’s is truly a family run restaurant. There is an excellent chance that you will be seated by Cindy, served by Kelli, and that Tim will be cooking your food. It is that almost daily family involvement and long time servers like Pat that makes Clocker’s a comfortable place for both locals and visitors alike. Those families with young children will particularly like Clocker’s kid friendliness. Cindy and Tim have created an atmosphere that is as comfortable and friendly to your children and grand children as it is to their own.
When the Ole Seagull recently asked Cindy what made Clocker’s special she replied, “We wanted to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome and comfortable and would have such a great experience eating with us that they would want to come back.” The number of times the Ole Seagull eats in Clocker’s each week testifies as to just how successful they have been in that regard.
Clocker’s Café is open seven day week from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., accepts most major credit cards, is smoking free, and does not serve alcohol. There is level on the street parking available not 15 feet from the front door. Their phone number is 417-335-2328.
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| Left to right, Pat, Kelli, and owners Tim and Cindy Brooks. |
