Claysville Store and Cafe

After enjoying the fine food, I called Mark Hooibrink for some history of his restaurant and the town of Claysville.  Mark, his wife Laura, and three children live close to the store.  In 1998 the children began to sell Kool Aid to the users of the KATY trail.  Soon sandwiches, Marks' BBQ were added to the fare.  Then instead just walkers and bikers, cars began arriving to enjoy the food.  The store originally did not have a kitchen, so crock pots were used to keep the food warm.  The store added a kitchen and a grand re-opening was held in 2002.  Now Mark and Laura are expanding the cafe by adding a 32 foot by 32 foot section which will seat 50.   Using metal salvaged from previous changes  the new addition will keep the look and feel of the original store.

Following history of the town is provided by Mark:
Claysville became a town in 1844.  It was rip roaring river town with a railroad depot, stores, and taverns.  The river which is some distance now, at one time ran right in front of the store. The cafe has pictures showing the railroad activity and the hustle and bustle  of the early years.  There is original art work in the store that shows the town in the early years.  Stop by and enjoy the history of Claysville.