The Pioneer Bakery Cafe

210 N Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood
(314) 394-1677

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Amanda Biggs

Let me start by saying, the food is wonderful. My negative experience has nothing to do with that.

During our meal, a server just came over and grabbed condiments from our table, and then asked if it was okay. Were we using them at the time? No. But there are empty tables she could have borrowed from instead of reaching over our food and interrupting without asking first.

We ordered a blended mocktail, in addition to coffee and our food. We waited and waited for my daughter’s beverage, and when I asked, they kept telling me it was coming. We finished our meal and she still hadn’t received her drink. I went to the bar/counter and the manager was there, who I had already spoken to previously about the situation. I approached him kindly and just expressed my frustrations. I told him how great our food was, but we were STILL waiting on her beverage. He told me he didn’t know and would find out. 10 minutes later, still nothing. I approached the baristas and the cashier said “I made that, someone must have taken it”.

We eventually got our beverage, but I never received an acknowledgment or apology about the situation.

I know it probably won’t matter to the establishment that I never come back. I hate that because the experience ruined my delicious meal.

Food: 5

Logan Cross

This was honestly worse than gas station coffee. Both coffees tasted like flavored water and some how ruined a hot chocolate as well

Cristy MC

Overall, this is a fine place for a quick breakfast in downtown Kirkwood. The food came out very quickly, and although not everything was a hit, I recommend getting the short rib hash if that’s up your alley!

FOOD: We split a strawberry lemon pudding donut, which was tasty and a unique texture. Definitely puddingy! I got the meat quiche, which I’ll say, was a little smaller than I had expected. The eggs were also a little runnier than I would want, but the taste was good. My partner got the short rib hash, and THAT’S the way to go! It was so filling and so flavorful. I definitely recommend that one.

SERVICE: Counter ordering, like a lot of places nowadays with the iPad. Easy enough and food came very fast too.

AMBIANCE: They have plenty of seating, both on the main floor and on the upper floor. Very well lit and a variation of booths and tables.

PRICE: Total came out to $47 for two bottomless coffees, a pastry, and two entrees. The hash is worth the price but the quiche was a little less than expected.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Short Rib Hash

John Hopkins

Food is ok, but overpriced for what you get. Chicken sandwich was mostly bread with old lettuce. Chips were too salty to eat. Paid $45 for two sandwiches and a latte. 30 minute wait for takeout.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

John Paul

Picked up several platters of gooey butter cake for my wedding in 2022. They were amazing, everyone at the event commented on how delicious they were.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amie Bridgman

I highly recommend the chocolate/strawberry milk! Fantabulous!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Trevor Jasper

Delicious breakfast sandwiches and very friendly service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Zieg

Unbelievably good food! Especially the breakfast potatoes! Staff is wonderful and courteous. Absolutely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lexi Strickler

I had previously ordered from them before for my graduation cake and they put vanilla icing instead of chocolate. I tried giving them another chance and ordered from them again, this time for my birthday. I went to go pick it up (it was 2:52pm) and the door was locked. The sign said that they closed at 3pm. They did not called me to tell me when to pick it up and when I knocked on the door one of the employees answered very rudely and seemed annoyed. I was very respectful and patient but I needed to pick up my cake so I was very upset with how I was treated when picking up my cake. Then when I got home, they forgot to write “Happy Birthday” on the top of the cake and the drippy icing was supposed to be strawberry instead it’s chocolate.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Rachel Lovell

Super cute cafe! Love the food and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan Morgan

I visited here today and I ordered the iced dirty chai. Super yummy! Service was great! The establishment was clean, tons of choices on the menu! I’ll definitely be back again!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Walker

The employees treat you with respect and are extremely kind. They are very very friendly and all the employees go out of their way to make you feel like you are at home.
Pioneer Bakery... YOU ROCK !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Bogart

Love this place! Such good food and supports a wonderful cause.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrie Tinker

Pioneer Bakery is my favorite eatery. I was always a fan of First Watch but I've become a convert. First, they employ special needs employees and I'm a BIG fan of companies like that. Secondly, their food is delicious. The potatoes are worth a visit alone. And lastly, the woman behind the counter is incredibly nice and gives great customer service. She loves her job and it shows. It's also a comfortable space which is nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Thomson

Macarons were stale, caramel latte very weak.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

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