50 Best Coffee Shops near Clayton

“City Coffee House & Creperie is a great place to escape, the vibe is that of a hidden cafe. The food is always great, I love their lemon curd crepe, opted for the waffle this time to celebrate National Pancake Day (a waffle is just a pancake with cups to hold the syrup I’ve been told). You cannot go wrong with any selection on the board. Fresh ingredients and great staff!!“

“My sandwich and coffee were very good. We can in to a very busy shop. We ordered and got our food in a timely manner. The music being played was fun and added to the vibe! We will be back for more whole bean coffee. We are giving the summer profile and two of the espresso blends a try. Keep it up! A wonderful shop you all have put together.“

“This is very much a classic busy office coffee shop that actually does good coffee. The barista’s are fantastic. I travel for work and I’m not here every day. But when I come back after a month or two, they still remember my name and some of them still remember my drink. They are quick, they are nice, and the food and coffee are both amazing.“

“Love this place! Great for all requirements! Super friendly staff! Especially the wonderful Jannette! Really tasty healthy food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: Veggie wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads. Fruit, cakes, chips and other snacks. Wonderful options“

“Wow this place was amazing, I cannot wait to go back next time I’m in town!!! The menu was a unique take on brunch familiar brunch items. Everything sounded so good it was tough to decide what to get. We all got different meals to share and all of it was delicious! And pretty big portions, oh it was SO good. I had a medicinal mushroom coffee tasted great and had me feeling great all day.“

“Definitely the best dining area on campus. I always have excellent food and amazing service. Prices are also very reasonable for the quality (at least relative to WashU dining). I didn't get to go as often this semester, but I plan to go a lot more in the fall!“

“I want to give a HUGE s/o to the CLAYTON Berrybox. A specific thank you to Ashlyn(spell check the name) and the morning crew on 4/22. I am currently on crutches and can’t move the fastest. I called and asked if curbside delivery was an option. Ashlyn said no, but then replied “how far are you and I’ll run it out.” That’s the definition of customizing customer service for each customer. Thank you Berrybox this has truly made my morning! And of course the açaí bowl was on point and fresh PER USUAL!!“

“Nice place to stop in Clayton“

“Our favorite neighborhood coffee shop! ☕️ Ethio is always lively, but never overcrowded and the customer care in better than ANY other coffee house in the vicinity. The food is also remarkable! You will not regret stopping in!!!!!“

“Wonderful and friendly staff in Washington locations! I love their coffees.“

“We are huge fans of Higher Groundz, thank you for everything you do for our community.“

“One of the best coffee homes in town. Home because of how cozy + welcoming the atmosphere + employees are without fail. Also experts at being involved in their community.“

“Delicious smoothies friendly service thank you 😊“

“The best chai tea lattes and chocolate chip cookies ever! I just read the back story of the owner and now I am more enthused to wholeheartedly support this shop.“

“Zoe and drake we super kind and helpful. Made me a Iced Vanilla Latte and Blueberry muffin. 10/10 would recommend any day of the week.“

“Traveling and just stopped for coffee. Was blown away by the charming atmosphere! And yes, like any real speakeasy, there is a secret which probably gets missed by most! Very cool! The owners are the sweetest and they have THEE best baked goods and fantastic coffee.“

“Had a wonderful experience! Delicious coffee and nice staff!“

“Amazing vibe as soon as you open the doors. Its cozy, and relaxed, with an eccentric touch of mismatched furniture. The coffee is strong, the sweets are divine, the book are well loved. Not sure what to get ask the staff to pick! I did and got this amazing banana bread tasting iced coffee.“

“great place, food, and people!“

“Delicious and friendly service. Get a vanilla donut, it takes just like a funnel cake! 🤗“

“cold brew and a chocolate chip cookie!“

“Everyone is so friendly, the sandwiches are AMAZING, and there are games/puzzles for the little ones. This place is going to be our new go-to.“

“The staff at Koffee Ko were warm and welcoming. The coffee and the cheese danish I had were delicious! The regulars were well taken care of and doted on. This place is a gem. 11/10 Would recommend. Brightened a gray December morning for me.“

“Cute neighborhood. Fantastic greenhouse & garden area. I could have spent all day with the plants. 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴“

“The best coffee shop in the Midwest. The go-to is the pour overs. Bring a friend. This is a place for people whose brains light up when they taste coffee they've never tasted before and it just stimulates all of the senses. The people who roast and brew are absolute nerds and they do a lot of work to resource coffee from across the globe.“

“Friendly service, delicious food!“

“Tried their Gateway Blend coffee and it is delicious!“

“Sugarwitch is a queer-owned business with a few rotating vegan options for their ice cream sandwiches. They serve drinks (coffee, tea, & specials) and also make custom ice cream cakes. Sugarwitch is frequently selling their sandwiches at Tower Grove’s Farmer’s Market as well as hosting/sponsoring other community events. They also gave me some free vegan peach almond “hexes” with my order once when I suggested expanding their vegan options in an online order. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-15“

“Delicious and cheap! 10/10 would recommend! We came for breakfast and one of us hates breakfast so we got breakfast and lunch which is hard to find in one place! Big yummy biscuit too! We will def be back! Cheers to cheap good food on the loop! 🍻“

“Delicious fresh and healthy!“

“First time and not the last time we dine here, God willing! 🙏🏼♥️🏁 Very busy place, but fantastic service, food, and experience! Josh answered the phone and was so helpful, friendly and welcoming! When we walked in Josh was on it, made us feel we were “regulars”, like he new us personally and Stacey, the hostess that seated us, was equally as welcoming and we were seated promptly. I don’t believe we got our kind servers name, but the beautiful young lady was on it as well. The chefs/kitchen were on par as well, hubby had one of the eggs Benedict with a side of biscuit and gravy, I had the Ranchers beef salad, one of the best beef and blue cheese salads I’ve EVER had, and believe me, I’ve had a “few” 😋🤫😊 Hubs also loved the huge coffee mugs his coffee and my Kahluah/hot chocolate(yum on this damp chilly day)were served in…this where my only complaint would be, my mug was chipped along the rim 😅 All that said, it was just a fantastic way to start our Sunday. Looking forward to sharing this spot with some more loved ones 🙏🏼♥️🏁“

“Love the staff and atmosphere. Family friendly, great for a coffee playdate with nice play area for little kids. The natural light and courtyards make a great environment for creative work as well. The staff is especially kind showing genuine care in the community and many regulars.“

“Went to the High Low Blueprint in St. Louis. I had a fantastic pot over based on the recommendation of the barista. The excitement was also great!“

“They talked me through each coffee. Made the right choice and it was delicious! Definitely going back.“

“We hosted a small networking event at Shaw's and had a wonderful experience! The staff was nice, efficient and accommodating. The chai-tea-latte was delicious and the crustless quiche was a popular choice. We were able to take over a few tables and have conversations with ease. It was such a quaint location on The Hill and did not disappoint. Definitely recommend :)“

“Super smooth Americano-great conversation with staff. Delicious food Would come back for sure“

“Uniquely cultivated space for coffee and community. The most opposite you can possibly get from a Starbucks.“

“Love this place and their bagels are sooo so good! Sometimes I buy a fresh bagel with cream cheese but usually my boyfriend and I order day old bagels off the too good to go app! They are discounted there, and we have bagels in our freezer throughout the week! I will say, we were told by the front of house woman with the dyed hair that “the too good to go app is to try the restaurant out, and then start purchasing regular bagels” which I absolutely do not agree with, and will continue to buy the discounted bagels weekly unless she can figure out a way to ban me off that app.. The other, younger woman who works behind the desk is absolutely lovely though!!“

“Attended a church conference in St. Louis and was recommended to check out this spot for some really good coffee — and it did not disappoint! ☕️ The coffee was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved it so much that we placed an order to have their coffee shipped to our home! Bonus — you can even choose your grind. This will definitely be our new go-to coffee shipment! 💛“

“The workers recognize their regulars and are very helpful and considerate. Bakery is great and boba is better. A few more bread treats would be wonderful but the selection they have is top notch.“

“Great family atmosphere! Excellent fine dining.“

“We stopped in to grab some breakfast because it was close to our VRBO rental and it had great Google reviews. My only complaint was they were out of sausage when we got there. But we just got the bacon breakfast sandwiches. We also ordered a tea and iced latte. Our food and drinks were very delicious! There were only 2 people working and they were busy so it took a little bit to get our food. But it was very good!“

“Amazing coffee! Friendly faces. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great service, amazing gelato!“

“amazing owners who adopted a shelter dog with a horrible start to life“

“•Great staff •Great food •Excellent Coffee“

“Pulled into HIVE Cafe with my kids while my car was getting worked on down the street… honestly just needed somewhere to survive for an hour. Instead?? We found a hidden gem. The food was so good my kids went silent… which honestly felt medically concerning at first. The service? So friendly I briefly considered asking if they wanted to adopt us.And the space? Cozy, clean, and cute enough to make me forget I was there against my will. At this point I’m not saying I want my car to break down again… but I’m also not not saying that. 11/10. Would fake a mechanical issue to come back.“

“we love this place! I've tried a few different teas, and so has my teenage daughter. I'm not a boba fan but she is, and they have something for everyone. got the pumpkin cream Halloween special today and I am IN love!“

“Living Room has THE best coffee and breakfast in St. Louis. But that’s just what gets you in the door. What keeps you coming back are the amazing staff, inviting vibes, excellent work stations (for those of us who wfh but need to have people around), and community engagement. Seriously, they have the best cortados, seasonal drinks, and bacon. But they are also vegetarian and vegan friendly and have a great selection of teas and other drinks for weirdos who don’t drink coffee. I love knowing that visiting LR means my money is going to a family-owned small business who invest in their community and put people over profit. 10/10.“

“Very noisy at lunch. Hard to hear across the table. Lunch was wonderful, food was great, Margo did a wonderful job servicing us. Gave recommendations and kept us in drinks and popovers. Really classy place for a girls lunch. There were several men also and my husband has been with me many times and also likes it. Chocolate cake was out of this world. Thank you for a great birthday lunch,“