50 Best Cafes in St. Louis

“Best Bread I have ever had, and I have been chasing down good bread for 50 years. I have had six different breads, all great. But the trading pane and the sesame are my favorites. Splurge for the tempered butter, it is worth it. Fantastic salads and soups, too. And the smoked beets are to die for!! Worth it to go just for that.“

“My family and I are visiting St Louis and stopped in Cafe de Blaire for some ice cream. It was homemade and delicious. On top of that, the owner was sooo kind and warm to my kids. She gave me a sample of a coffee drink and it was delicious. I went back today for more coffee. The other worker was there and also very kind. I am a coffee snob and both drinks I tried were GOOD. We will be back tonight for ice cream. 😊“

“Visited Have A Cow recently with a friend and it’s such a neat establishment. Great food and wonderfully friendly staff. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“Our service was AMAZING and the food was outstanding!“

“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! 💛“

“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!“

“We went yesterday after a hot but wonderful trip to the zoo. When I tell you the staff was probably the most amazing people I’ve ever come in contact with…I would not be lying! They were beyond friendly & sweet which is the best to encounter when you’re a tourist! The ice cream was top notch & I can’t stop raving about! Thank you for a great sweet treat ❤️“

“Our family loved it. It’s a cute little place with delicious (and aesthetically pleasing)treats, and the employee was very friendly. There are tables, seating for 2 mostly, and K-pop which my daughter also loved. We’ll definitely return!“

“Breakfast was absolutely amazing! I got the burrito and nothing was left at the end of the meal! The mocha latte was SO good too. Cozy atmosphere and dog friendly patio 🐾❤️“

“The best work lunch ever!“

“Their Earl Grey tea is the best tea I’ve ever had! It was SO yummy- not too strong and oh so flavorful! Tea Perfection.“

“we have been here a few times since we moved up here in October and it is one of our absolute favorite spots. we drive 30min to come here even though we have plenty of closer shops. ❤️❤️“

“I have gone through all of the skillets twice and have had several three, four or even five times. Absolutely GREAT! Everyone!! And the wait staff? INCREDIBLE!!!“

“We ordered Russos delivery to cater our wedding and they surpassed our expectations. For $1,000, we fed 80+ people and still had leftovers for days. Definitely ordered too much but that’s because we didn’t realize the subs were so packed with meats and cheese. Probably the best subs we have ever eaten. The pastas, fruits, cheeses, and salads were delicious as well. Our only disappointment was with the roast beef sandwiches which were lacking in the meat department as compared to the subs. But overall, a superb experience. We will definitely be ordering again as needed. Well done!“

“3 words. Best. Donuts. Ever.

This place knows what they’re doing. Food and drink was outstanding! We got a variety of donuts to try. Both got coffee specials - s’mores and banana bread.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut: 4.3/5
Apple Fritter
Chocolate Glazed Donut: 4.7/5
Pumpkin Espresso: 3.9/5
Apple Cider: 3.7/5“

“I've been going for some time now and I Highly Recommend you go today! I enjoy the Stir-Fry which is Fire! I'm on my way today for Lunch! Thanks for the Great Customer Service...Consistently! 😁 This your Favorite Customer from YB!“

“Standards are set high and demanded. Local Europeans have enjoyed sports and best coffee years. Stop and enjoy currently Ice cream factory Premium sold in fabulous flavors. Creme Brulee with Latte iced or always a favorite. The roses still blooming as I text on the patio on a nite fall evening. This woman rates it a 5 star experience and come experience yourself“

“Such a neat coffee shop and the avocado toast is amazing. Love the outdoor seating.“

“I love the various options. The food is amazing. The interior is beautiful and clean. Staff is friendly. The price point is worth the quality and experience!“

“came in for coffee (which was amazing). loved the atmosphere and friendly staff so I decided to order food. I got the breakfast gyro, my wife got the Kotoleta (French toast). both were incredible! highly recommend!“

“Really nice place with a great meeting space and gallery space. I’m“

“The loaded potatoes and coffee are to die for. Now open evenings as well. Feels like home.“

“Great food, clean fast and affordable. Love the service. I will be back“

“a great place for friends to game, professional team building, you name it. loved it there. the art deco interior is beautiful.“

“Terrible parking but great food.“

“I like the variety of meals they offer. The “right bites” meals are usually very solid. I appreciate that they started offering more high-protein options for those with stricter diets. My only suggestion is that they should offer condiment packets outside of the package so we can pick based off of personal preferences.“

“Amazing food, atmosphere, service, great quality and quantity for what you pay for and the dessert section is huge! My new favorite place“

“My wife and I always start our Saturday market shopping here. No better way to start than with a Bloody Mary, Pomegranate Margarita or both! Always friendly and quick, makes you want to stop back by to grab one for your walk home. Saturday morning Soulard tradition.“

“Love the sweets and the savories at SweetArt. Our favorite burgers are the Sweet Burger and the Make it Funky Burger. I love the Big Mama cinnamon bun and always have to check out their cupcake selection. Their new location is spacious and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Updated from previous review on 2025-10-31“

“I love the Circle at Crown Cafe. Terrific food at reasonable prices. Great people.“

“First time going and loved the vibe/decore!!! Met the owner and so enjoyed her and the hospitality!!! Definitely will be going back!! The food/drinks/music was so enjoyable!!!“

“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.“

“⚠️ 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚠️ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹: 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺..!!“

“Was a very chill dive bar. Was a bit disappointed that they weren’t playing the piano but nonetheless, had great service and everyone was friendly“

“The food is delicious!!! Best Cesar salad I have ever had! And the chocolate chip cookie was so good as a desert!“

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

“I have gone three times and tried the authentic Korean dishes I have been wanting close to home for so long. I love the foos and I can’t wait when new items appear.“

“I had such a fantastic experience at Companion today. I ordered the Kung Fu Panda salad, and it was delicious. The combination of textures and flavors was a real treat, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The pretzel roll on the side was warm and perfectly chewy. It was a perfect meal from start to finish. I'll be back soon!“

“I eat here often bbq tips are fire, chili 🔥and the potato salad is off the chain. Go find out for yourself. You get your money worth“

“cold brew and a chocolate chip cookie!“

“Small snack stand located next to the Conservation Carousel. They sell hot dogs, corn dogs, calzones, packaged ice cream treats, and other snacks and drinks. There is a small eating area nearby with some tables and chairs. Usually not a crowded spot, so it's a decent place to get a snack - or even lunch, if you want to avoide the Lakeside Cafe.“

“I come to WashU often for work, and Kaldi’s at Mid Campus Center has become a staple stop for me. It’s super convenient for a quick coffee or smoothie in between meetings. Drinks are consistently good, staff is friendly, and service is pretty quick even when it’s busy. Definitely a reliable spot on campus.“

“Delicious food, friendly service, comfortable atmosphere…we will be back! Thank you!“

“I have been visiting this establishment for a while. I use to treat myself after coming from the Siteman cancer center . I love the staff and the food is always fresh and delicious and affordable ❤️❤️❤️“

“Amazing place to bring family and friends.“

“Always wonderfully tasty food!“

“Excellent pain au chocolate and great place to hang out. The Vietnamese coffee was divine!“