The Edgy Hippie

Opening day of the brick and Mortar location of The Edgy Hippie!!!!! 💚 I was 3rd in line to support this local Chef and her dream. If you’re even remotely close to Ava in Douglas County, you have got to experience the flavors! 👌 chefs kiss. I got the Spicy shrimp 🍤 tacos. My favorite! Go check em out and show some love! 💚

We loved the food truck and loved dining in even more. Beautiful space, conveniently located in Ava, great service, delicious food! Shrimp tacos are my favorite.

The Edgy Hippie delivers the kind of experience that reminds you why independent restaurants matter. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between laid-back Ozarks charm and quirky creativity. The space feels welcoming without trying too hard—exactly what you hope for in a small-town gem. On this visit, two dishes stood out immediately: the shrimp tacos and the classic smash burger. The shrimp tacos were bright and flavorful, with perfectly cooked shrimp that had just the right amount of flavor. The toppings were fresh and balanced, adding crunch and acidity without overwhelming the seafood. Every bite felt thoughtfully assembled. The classic smash burger was equally impressive. Cooked with that signature crispy edge that smash burgers are known for, the p

We LOVE this place and so glad they opened in Ava! Shrimp tacos are my favorite, but the kids love the hamburgers. Fast service, clean space, great prices, delicious food

WARNING! Eating the absolutely delicious shrimp tacos from The Edgy Hippie will RUIN you. No matter where else you go in the country, you will simply not be able to find any that are better. As I’m posting this, I wish they were open so I could go buy two orders! Not to mention they have the BEST SMASH BURGER in the state! You could stop with those two items and you’d have the best food truck cuisine you can experience. But then there’s the rest of the menu. Oh Em Gee. Ashley and Mark cycle in various dishes that are nothing short of stupendously delicious. I don’t know how they do it. The culinary wizardry they inject puts this food on a different level. These folks 100% care about the artistry they are creating! Look, I’ll put this another way. Do you ever bite into something, then clo