About Branson Cafe
Branson Cafe was established in 1910, meaning we’ve been around longer than Branson has been a town. That makes us Branson’s oldest restaurant!
Our Deep Branson Roots
The Branson Cafe has operated in its current location since 1910. The historic building has been a local cornerstone, originally owned by the Fausett family since 1943. Raymond Fausett purchased the building, and his brothers Everette and Leon operated the restaurant until the 1950s. In 1953, Eddie and Georgeann Fausett took the helm.
Over the decades, the cafe passed through the hands of dedicated local families. In 1960, the Fausetts handed the operation to Glenn and Inez Henderson who ran it until 1975, when Mike and Marge Anderson took over. In 1985, Ken Roten took the reins and ran the beloved local staple until 2005.
The Heart of Downtown Branson
Today, our historic brick-and-mortar building remains safely anchored in the absolute heart of the district. Located right on Main Street, Branson Cafe is situated just a short, 2-minute walk from the Branson Scenic Railway depot and just steps down the block from the iconic Dick's 5 & 10 novelty store. We are less than half a mile from the Branson Landing boardwalk and fountains along beautiful Lake Taneycomo. It has been the definitive neighborhood dining tradition for over a century, offering the perfect homestyle meal before boarding the train, after a morning of shopping, or before heading out on Taneycomo.
National Television Features
Throughout the years, Branson Cafe's legendary reputation has reached far beyond Main Street. We have been featured on notable national media outlets, including the 60 Minutes presentation of Branson and Fox News Channel’s “Across America”.
Our famous, homemade pies have even made an appearance on The Today Show! Our history intertwines deeply with that of Branson itself, making us a vital staple in the local community and a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world.
The New Generation: A Family Tradition
In 2022, the cafe was revitalized by new owners Brandi Beebe, Sandra Ferdig, and Mary Meadows—three women with incredibly deep roots in the Branson community.
Mary (Memaw) is the matriarch of the cafe. She gets up early every single morning to bake her famous cinnamon rolls and world-renowned pies from scratch. With over 65 years of cooking experience, she brings passed-down family recipes to life to share with our guests.
Sandra's family has been part of the Branson community for as long as the cafe itself has existed. Her family has owned many businesses throughout the years, helping Branson become the thriving community it is today. Her personal family recipes are featured throughout the menu and taste exactly like the comfort food your grandma used to make.
Brandi is Memaw's granddaughter and grew up right in the restaurant business. She is learning to follow in Memaw's footsteps to continue the long family tradition of serving great food made with love.
We welcome you to come in and try our family's recipes, all made fresh daily. Whether you come in for our all-day breakfast (like our signature Branson Cafe Skillet) or a hearty lunch, we promise you will feel at home with our warm staff and cozy atmosphere. Make us part of your Branson visit and a continued tradition.
