If you’re looking for great food and great service with a down home vibe to fill your appetite, look no further than Cowan’s Restaurant in Washington, MO.  Owned and operated by Jerry Cowan, Cowan’s has been in business for nearly 30 years and has managed to make its mark as one of the premier restaurants in Washington. 

Although, Cowan’s was renamed in 1977, the history of the restaurant goes back to 1932 when it was established as Mealer’s.  In 1972, John Callin purchased Mealer’s.  A short 5 years later, he sold the restaurant to Jerry Cowan who turned Mealer’s into the well known restaurant it is today.  Cowan’s is known best for their pies, but also their fried chicken.  The busiest times are Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.  After many years of doing business with seating capacity for 80, Cowan’s added another dining hall to their establishment which increased the seating capacity to 200.

Shortly after the expansion and the ever growing popularity of Cowan’s, a reality make over show, Town Home, remolded Cowan’s.  With a new remodel and a bigger dining facility, Cowan’s was growing and word of their world renowned pies was spreading.  Business was great and soon the area began to expand making the competition a little stiffer for Cowan’s.  Despite the ever growing economy in the area, Cowan’s remains competitive and offers great food at great prices.
 
If you’re ever in Washington, MO, take the time to stop by Cowan’s and get yourself a slice of the pie.  We also recommend the sweet corn nuggets.  They are delicious!