Welcome to Bistro Verde — home of great culinary and hospitality experiences at LLCC!
We are located inside the east entrance of the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC’s main campus at 5250 Shepherd Road in Springfield.
Bistro Verde is the dining room and kitchen lab space that serves as an active classroom for our very own student-run restaurant, which is open to the public most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Bistro Verde is also the location for student dinners, LLCC Community Education culinary dinners, and other great culinary and hospitality experiences.
Bistro To Go
Bistro To Go provides a counter service concept that offers soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. Guests can place their online to-go orders and either take away a delicious lunch or enjoy it in the dining room space or al fresco.
Fall 2026
Bistro To Go will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sept. 8 - Oct. 8, 2026
Bistro Verde
LLCC's student-run restaurant transforms mid-semester to a casual, fine dining concept, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks.
Fall 2026
Bistro Verde will be open for dine-in service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oct. 27 - Dec. 3 (closed the week of Thanksgiving)
