50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake

“We recently visited this well-known drive-thru coffee shop, which has multiple outlets across St. Louis, and our experience completely lived up to the strong ratings. Even though the setup is drive-thru based, the service feels personal, warm, and surprisingly attentive. The process is quick and smooth, and despite the steady line of cars, everything moves efficiently without making you feel rushed.
One of the things that immediately stood out is the wide range of flavors and drink options they offer. For a drive-thru coffee place, the variety is impressive — from classic coffees to fun flavored lattes, mochas, and seasonal specials. There’s genuinely something for everyone, no matter your taste.
We tried the Mocha, Iced Latte, and Hot Latte, and all three were consistently good. The Mocha had a perfect blend of chocolate and espresso, neither too sweet nor too strong. The Iced Latte was refreshing, smooth, and well-balanced, not diluted like many iced coffees can be. The Hot Latte was rich, comforting, and made with noticeable care, which speaks highly of their quality across multiple locations.
Another highlight was the staff. Even in a drive-thru model, the servers were extremely kind, patient, and willing to guide us through the menu. Their friendliness made the experience feel more thoughtful than a typical drive-thru stop.
Overall, with great flavors, excellent coffee, and genuinely warm service, this place is absolutely worth a visit. If you’re in St. Louis and in the mood for a reliable, flavor-packed coffee experience, this drive-thru spot is definitely a must-try.“

“The best in town hands down… the staff is very nice and professional. Very fast service, great coffee, great music, and an awesome team. The baristas are top notch and remember your drink order if you frequent them often as much as I do… (double shot of espresso, cinnamon scone) I recommend everyone to stop in and try some of their coffee! 10/10!“

“I love your vanilla latte and apricot bars. What I enjoy most is that everyone is so caring and friendly. Thank you, Marlina and Mark, for creating this community gathering place.“

“What a find! I was in town for a few days, looking for a place to read, and think! Each day I was warmly greeted and found the atmosphere to be peaceful yet busy and bustling! Beverage wise, the coffee and americano are all I can speak on— they were both fantastic and I plan to come back when I’m in town again! PS — Try the s’mores cookie!“

“I grew up going to the OG Picasso's Coffee House. Every visit is warm, relaxing, and delicious! 😋 It is in YOUR best interest to give them a try!“

“The crepe class was so much fun! Delicious crepes and a super fun experience. 10/10 recommend!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you haven’t been to Sha’s Coffee, you’re missing out. From the moment you walk in, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and tea is absolutely captivating—it’s the kind of aroma that makes you want to stay awhile. Their selection is truly unmatched in the area. I picked up Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble, Jamaican Me Crazy, Viennese Cinnamon, and Ginger Peach Tea, and each one has its own amazing flavor and aroma. Everything feels thoughtfully chosen and top quality. On top of that, I even found Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning (made by “Walker & Sons”). With my last name being Walker and two sons of my own, I couldn’t resist—it felt like it was meant for me. Sha’s isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s an experience. Great products, cozy atmosphere, and plenty of unique finds that make it stand out from anywhere else nearby. I highly recommend it to any coffee or tea lover!“

“Great atmosphere and experience. Would highly recommend!!!“

“Got an iced latte here..now I can't go any other place! The coffee here is excellent. Go give it a try!“

“Went for the first time and ordered the Spiced Whipped Honey drink, the chocolate croissant, and the everything bagel sandwich. Every single thing I put in my mouth was incredible. The chipotle aioli that came with the bagel was so good. Eric is doing a great job with this place! We will be back!“

“I grew up going to the OG Picasso's Coffee House. Every visit is warm, relaxing, and delicious! 😋 It is in YOUR best interest to give them a try!“

“Tre Cuori is OUTSTANDING! Excellent service from staff, beautifully decorated shop that provides a calming and gorgeous environment, and most of all, the gelato is delicious! Highly recommend! they even have gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and sugar free options available.“

“My husband and I enjoy dining at Mariposa. We do so often. Both alone or with family and friends we are never disappointed. It's been surprising to me how many people don't know about the restaurant. It's been fun to introduce people to Mariposa for their first visit. Chef does a masterful job of making sure that menu's selections are delicious, and served with a nice presentation. The staff is very dedicated that guests enjoy their meals. We hope your experience is as positive as ours.“

“What an Amazing experience! The staff here at Mudslingers Coffee was fantastic! I ordered the polar bear hot and it did not disappoint 🙌 👏 👌!“

“We ate at La Belle Vie this morning and were amazed at the portion sizes, how well seasoned everything was and the cook on our food. The coffee was delicious and they even make their own chai which is the best we’ve had at any coffee shop. We make our own and are quite picky and would absolutely order again! We are self proclaimed food snobs who have catered small and large events with everything made from scratch. This is now one of our favorite places and we’re so happy to have found them. The service was friendly and helpful. We met the owners who are absolute gems and their staff exudes the same happy, friendly attitude. Must try. Must go back again and again. Thank you for a wonderful experience.“

“We’re visiting from Australia and have had everything from truck stop coffee to in house boutique coffee roasters. Crooked Tree do some of the best coffee you’ll find anywhere here in the USA. Our 20,000 miles of road trips have taught us that some places are passionate about their coffee. Crooked Tree is top of the tree. Great coffee and friendly service. Thank you 🙏“

“Amazing service from Steve and the team today. They went out of their way to accommodate my dietary needs — even steamed the protein instead of grilling it in their oil. Only drawback is the oil itself, a soybean blend instead of real EVOO. If Kaldi’s ever makes the switch to true Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I’d be here all the time.
I also did have to order extra protein as portions are on the smaller end.“

“Great food,great coffee, great people, and great experience. So glad to have gone here and can't wait to visit again!“

“All I can say is I was supposed to take her in a few next door and walked into the place if you want your bang for your buck I haven't even bought anything I would suggest coming here the smell is to die for the coffee smells divine me and my fiance are now going to start coming here instead of Starbucks this place was huge I got lost looking at everything 😂“

“Best drink ever!! I got the butter pecan blender and it was amaZing! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely an overall great experience. I highly recommend“

“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.“

“Kaldi’s Coffee in St. Charles is one of my favorite stops whenever I’m in the St. Louis area! I absolutely love their Highlander Grogg—it’s smooth, flavorful, and just the right touch of something special. Their Coldbrew coffee is also top-notch and super refreshing. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and consistently great coffee. Highly recommend!“

“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 🙏🏼♥️🏁“

“This is my second time to MeMe’s Cafe and both times have been wonderful! The food is delicious and well priced, the drinks are great, the pastries are phenomenal, our food came out quickly, it’s a nice atmosphere, and the staff couldn’t be better! The owner especially is so friendly! It’s a great spot for a smaller group to go to. I see this becoming a favorite of mine!“

“Friendly staff, best coffee, hot or cold; hands down!!! Love this place!!!❤️❤️❤️“

“My new favorite addiction. I have tried several drinks from coffee to energy and teas. Every single order has been on point. Sugar-free and delicious options. They also have seasonal and specials. I can't wait until pumpkin season. I've heard great things about the pumpkin flavored options. Drinks are generously sized, and the price is excellent for the size and value.“

“Wonderfully friendly staff, amazing in house crafted syrup! Breakfast burrito was “the best!” according to my husband! My iced coffee with Spanish vanilla is fantastic!“

“Service is friendly and efficient-LOVE Mudslingers O’Fallon“

“Helpful and friendly customer service. Great taste treats🥰“

“We've been working here in the area for about 4 months and we've been coming to this little local scooters for our morning lattes and mango.

We just want to give a big thank you and a shout out to Peyton and Jarod for the very personal touch and excellent barista services.

Every morning we get a greeting from them with big smiles and some laughter of how is your day going today?
And then we get a blessing from them when we go away, what I'm saying to us to have a great day and look forward to seeing you again.

This type of scooter's Joy team spirit and effort makes our trip to scooters even all the more special!

Just want to say your team is knocking it out of the park for us customers and we greatly appreciate it!“

“Course Coffee is undoubtedly one of my favorite spots in St Charles. Their specialty roasted coffees are next level. They offer everything from lattes to pour overs, and super yummy seasonal drinks. The environment is so cozy, and perfect for catching up with a friend, working remotely, or enjoying a good book. Their baristas are so knowledgeable about their coffees and happy to answer any questions about the menu and even make suggestions for what you might like to try! Cannot recommend enough 10/10“

“flavorful coffee, quick, and staff are wonderful. they have a great sense of humor. Puppies get a treat too.“

“This coffee shop inside of Waypoint church is pretty neat. They have outdoor and comfy indoor seatings. Regardless of you’re going to this church or not, it’s a very nice coffee shop to spend time with friends/family, read a book or study/work here. They have a good drink menu and pastries/breakfast items. We got the Strawberry Lemon Sparker, hot chai latte and banana bread (vegan). All were good. Service was great and inviting.

Kid-friendliness: Spacious, family restroom“

“This was our first visit at a Scooter's Coffee and it was fine. We got blended drinks, they were good and I liked the consistency of them. My kids had the cake bites, they said those were delicious.
Service was okay, nothing stood out either way just basic service.“

“The ladies were super nice and the donuts were amazing!! “First time customer”“

“I just love the coffee atmosphere“

“i loveee this location!!!! i will drive the extra 10-15 minutes past my closest location to see these beautiful people!!! the drink recs are always top tier!! everyone needs to try and energy with strawberry, cupcake, and white chocolate!!! soo soo good“

“Went to the soft opening tonight. The grand opening I think is May 8th. The bubble tea is amazing and the owners are super nice! We sampled lots of stuff and loved our orders. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Donuts were great!! Quite surprised.“

“flavorful coffee, quick, and staff are wonderful. they have a great sense of humor. Puppies get a treat too.“

“I was in the worst mood this morning and Amanda was so sweet and kind she completely made my day. I feel so awful I was so distracted I forgot to tip her so I will make it up next time ❤️“

“A small and wonderful Boba Tea cafe with smoothies, coffees, sparkling juice sodas, bingsu shaved ice desserts and more! They have games to play in the cafe. Everything can be customized on the order screen- type of milk, how much ice, variety of boba, sweetness level and more. Just tried their chocolate bingsu— amazing! And seasonal hot coffee was great.“

“Love this Starbucks, staff is awesome and one of the cleanest Starbucks I've been in.“

“I’m not sure if management changed but I love this location now. The customer service is great and I love how the workers have memorized my order. Shoutout to Jaggu, he’s so kind and has a smile daily.

Hmmm.. I had to come back and update my reviews. My drink hasn’t take the same in days, lol! It’s seems off. ? I might take a break.“

“Avery was our barista at the drive thru and she was out of this world amazing. I used my birthday reward and after helping me out with the app, she offered my kids stickers, she wished me a happy birthday. We went late so I could enjoy coffee tomorrow and it was the best way to end my evening.“

“Every single time I go the drive thru line is wrapped around the building, but they are always so fast at getting everyone through!! They are always so sweet at the window, repeat my order back and it is correct every time! I’ve never had a problem here and have been to many different Starbucks that do not serve the same way. Very impressed!“

“Very good service and the coffee was awesome 👏🏾“

“I absolutely love this location. It's the only one I go to ( everyday) The staff is AMAZING-- they know my order before I even have to say a word. I look forward to starting my day with these friendly faces. Thank you Floyd, Lexi, Sami, Madi, and the entire staff for being so pleasant, knowledgeable, and writing Mad-Dawg on my latte macchiatos ��� .“

“Great service, amazing gelato!“

“We had a lot of questions, they answered each one with kindness. Food was great!“