It’s hard to put into words how incredible the cinnamon roll is. Like, not to be dramatic, but I could not BELIEVE how sweet and flavorful the icing was. Also one of the only places in town that I can get a strawberry matcha 🥰❤️🍓
Anthony Huynh
I love this place and would absolutely come here everyday if I lived in St. Louis. Safe, friendly vibes.
Suzanne Chisum
EDIT: Returned and was more impressed! My companion uses a walker, and the staff quickly and efficiently got a ramp in place to make the location accessible! I asked what the procedure is if someone would need this in the future, and they said, if you call ahead, they will have the ramp out in place for when you arrive. Thank you for making your facility more accessible. I know that is a challenge in old buildings. Cute! Love the books and college town vibe. Coffee was great and staff helpful.
madmadgrrl
Sweet lil spot with friendly service. Very sugary cinnamon roll & good blueberry muffin (both vegan.) Sat, drank, ate & played backgammon while locals chatted & did work on laptops. They also sell bottles of wine.
mojojojojo
superduper delicious sweet baked goods! charming cafe with comfy seating and good vibes! #Veganuary
Madison Slaughter
The staff is always nice, and the energy is very welcoming! I like to treat myself over my lunch break by going and reading on one of their couches with a cup of tea :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
John Cahill
Nice atmosphere. Both my wife and I ordered cappuccino’s, both cups however, were only partially filled with coffee and mildly warm. …disappointing. The scones we had were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
L F
Wow, and wonderful. Very cool place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: My Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Coffee Mugs to Buy
FroadEatz
We ordered a birthday cake from Protagonist Cafe. Even though the website doesn't say it, all of their cakes are vegan. We sent a message asking about ordering a vegan cake and got back the reply that all of their cakes are vegan. We ended up ordering an 8 inch cake for 4 people after much discussion amongst ourselves. We had much more cake than we needed lol which was fine because we sent a third of it home with the in-laws and still had a third left for ourselves.
This cake is a more dense type of cake, not super airy or fluffy. The cake was very moist and the chocolate frosting was delicious. My father in-law loved it and all the non vegans enjoyed it
The price was fair and it was easy to order through their website. Pickup was a breeze even though we ended up taking my in-laws sightseeing on the way and were a few hours late!
Great local coffee shop. Plenty of room inside, tables outside. Lots of activity. Vegan options on some of the pastries and cookies. Good selection of used books.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
Allan Connolly
My favorite place to get away for some quiet time to work or read. Fabulous atmosphere, staff and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leek & Parmesan Croissant
Carlos Gutierrez Garcia
Great place for relax, study and meet some friends. All the products sold there are pretty good and good prices. The staff is super friendly and professional. And DOGS ARE ALLOWED! I LOVE IT! See U next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Elliott
LOVE this place. It's cozy, has books, has some cute gifts and many drink options including some with ginger and tumeric. They also have many alt milk options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oat Milk Latte
Massimo
Protagonist Cafe is such a cool spot with a library vibe that makes it really inviting. The decor and colors are cozy and well put together, giving the place a relaxed, comfortable feel. The specialty coffee is fantastic—definitely worth trying if you're into good coffee. The staff is super nice and friendly, making you feel right at home. If you're looking for a chill café to hang out, sip some great coffee, and enjoy the atmosphere, Protagonist Cafe is a great choice.
Good chai, good muffins, better customer service
It’s hard to put into words how incredible the cinnamon roll is. Like, not to be dramatic, but I could not BELIEVE how sweet and flavorful the icing was. Also one of the only places in town that I can get a strawberry matcha 🥰❤️🍓
I love this place and would absolutely come here everyday if I lived in St. Louis. Safe, friendly vibes.
EDIT: Returned and was more impressed! My companion uses a walker, and the staff quickly and efficiently got a ramp in place to make the location accessible! I asked what the procedure is if someone would need this in the future, and they said, if you call ahead, they will have the ramp out in place for when you arrive. Thank you for making your facility more accessible. I know that is a challenge in old buildings.
Cute! Love the books and college town vibe. Coffee was great and staff helpful.
Sweet lil spot with friendly service. Very sugary cinnamon roll & good blueberry muffin (both vegan.) Sat, drank, ate & played backgammon while locals chatted & did work on laptops. They also sell bottles of wine.
superduper delicious sweet baked goods! charming cafe with comfy seating and good vibes! #Veganuary
The staff is always nice, and the energy is very welcoming! I like to treat myself over my lunch break by going and reading on one of their couches with a cup of tea :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
Nice atmosphere. Both my wife and I ordered cappuccino’s, both cups however, were only partially filled with coffee and mildly warm. …disappointing. The scones we had were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
Wow, and wonderful. Very cool place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: My Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Coffee Mugs to Buy
We ordered a birthday cake from Protagonist Cafe. Even though the website doesn't say it, all of their cakes are vegan. We sent a message asking about ordering a vegan cake and got back the reply that all of their cakes are vegan. We ended up ordering an 8 inch cake for 4 people after much discussion amongst ourselves. We had much more cake than we needed lol which was fine because we sent a third of it home with the in-laws and still had a third left for ourselves. This cake is a more dense type of cake, not super airy or fluffy. The cake was very moist and the chocolate frosting was delicious. My father in-law loved it and all the non vegans enjoyed it The price was fair and it was easy to order through their website. Pickup was a breeze even though we ended up taking my in-laws sightseeing on the way and were a few hours late!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great local coffee shop. Plenty of room inside, tables outside. Lots of activity. Vegan options on some of the pastries and cookies. Good selection of used books.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Iced Scones Ready to Eat Similar to Biscuits Slice Heat and Eat
My favorite place to get away for some quiet time to work or read. Fabulous atmosphere, staff and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leek & Parmesan Croissant
Great place for relax, study and meet some friends. All the products sold there are pretty good and good prices.
The staff is super friendly and professional.
And DOGS ARE ALLOWED! I LOVE IT!
See U next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOVE this place. It's cozy, has books, has some cute gifts and many drink options including some with ginger and tumeric. They also have many alt milk options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oat Milk Latte
Protagonist Cafe is such a cool spot with a library vibe that makes it really inviting. The decor and colors are cozy and well put together, giving the place a relaxed, comfortable feel. The specialty coffee is fantastic—definitely worth trying if you're into good coffee. The staff is super nice and friendly, making you feel right at home. If you're looking for a chill café to hang out, sip some great coffee, and enjoy the atmosphere, Protagonist Cafe is a great choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugar-Free Hazelnut Latte
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