I order French toast most every breakfast. So I know a great one when I taste it, This French toast is like a fluffy egg omelet that has been delicately toasted The egg sensation going on in your mouth doesn't even recognize that it is bread This is served nicely with crisp bacon and just the right amount syrup My husband will be ordering French toast next time Owners are a delight and if you have a college student here who is lonely they will make them feel just like at home . read more

It's a small cafe in a very neat area. Food was excellent - I had an omelette. Owners treat you like family members.

Staff is friendly and genuinely happy to be serving the neighborhood. Great food and coffee, always filled with a happy, familiar crowd from near & far. I have brought friends and family and nothing on the menu has disappointed thus far read more

Ate there today for lunch and absolutely loved it. Food was amazing and Don provided excellent customer service.

I love this cafe. It was the very first cafe I went to in St. Louis. I went with my then roommate to figure out apartments and the owners were friendly and let us stay as long as we wanted. So, I guess this place is a bit sentimental for me. Today I went again with my current roommate and we enjoyed a leisurely brunch. We were met by the same friendly owners and staff who quickly served us our delicious food and continued to check on us throughout the brunch to see if we needed anything. I ordered the Southwest scramble and my roomie ordered the Fresh garden omelet. Both were delivered within 10 mins and we had bottomless coffee to replenish our caffeine withdrawals. My southwest scramble had just the right amount of sausage, onions and tomatoes drizzled with a spicy yet creamy chipotle sauce. The whole wheat toast was perfect for scooping up the scramble too. My roommates omelet was also tasty with fresh vegetables and pepper jack cheese (my favorite!). Not only is the food delicious here and the prices reasonable, the owners and staff are kind and will make you feel like you're eating breakfast with family. Not to mention they have a couched area in the back with plenty of space for studying or chatting. read more

The food is average. Nothing different than you would have at home. I will say though, the potatoes are terrible. They are cheap so I always get them thinking they will be better, but that's never the case. They are dry and almost inedible. The owners are nice people and keep up a nice rapport with regulars. This is definitely not a destination location, but if you live in the neighborhood, it's a perfect spot to hangout and grab a coffee. read more

If you want to find a friendly environment where the food and service goes above and beyond your expectations, than look no further than 2Schae Cafe. When arriving here we were immediately greeted by 2 amazing and friendly employees! Although we didn't catch their names both were very kind and hilarious. The environment was quaint and very lowkey; great for eating or just having a cup of coffee! The staff went above and beyond our expectations, and the food was amazing! We will definitely be back very soon. This cafe had us so amazed at the quality of service and food that we just had to write a review, although we very rarely do! 100% recommend read more

The pancakes on Saturday and Sunday are the best. THE BEST. You're able to pick out what you want in them from a list, and my go-to is apples-walnuts-cinnamon. Devin likes bananas and chocolate chips. They are huge, buttery, and fluffy, chock full of the ingredients you specify, and come out PERFECT every time. I am never able to finish an entire plate of them. They also come with a sausage patty or a cup of fruit. I get cravings for these pancakes often. If you're a fan of pancakes, you need to check them out. GO. GO NOW! Well, not now because they're on vacation this week. GO. GO NEXT WEEK! read more

We are in StL for the weekend and wanted to try a few new restaurants. Well this place was our only spot for breakfast. We both tried something new each day and loved it all. It's a great forest park neighborhood cafe, and everyone seems to know everyone else here. This is one of those gems that locals love, and you'll be lucky to discover if you're just passing through. read more

Great local cafe! Husband had some of the most delicious French Toast I've ever tasted and I had a delicious hazelnut coffee. We hung out for an hour watching people pass by - consequently, we got to see some of the other food they were putting out. Everything looked delicious. Really friendly service too; it was our first time here but I could hear the proprietors addressing many of the patrons by name and/or asking them about their usual orders. That's the kind of place you love to have in your neighborhood. Made me wish (for a second) that I lived nearby so I could get the "Norm" treatment :-) read more

Cute Mom and pop cafe great for breakfast and brunch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and a rather extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced as well! The service was fast and we were in and out in under an hour. I got the salmon bagel sandwich with all the fixings; it was good but nothing special. I would definitely come back. read more

I kinda love everything about this place. The food, the service, the atmosphere, the location-- it's the complete package. The menu is diverse and affordable, and its corner location in the stately Congress apartment building almost tricks you into believing you're in a cozy neighborhood cafe on the Upper West Side. My only gripe is that they really should get a better sign-- a nice projecting sign would really make the place more noticeable (it's easy to miss if you're not looking), and it would also add a bit of charm to the corner. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Fast service. Unlimited coffee. Outdoor seating available. Food quality is great. Lots of breakfast options. Menu options are all reasonably priced. This is a total local gem. read more

Good food and a really friendly and comfortable atmosphere earned 2Schae it's 5 stars from me. My mom and I ate here, with both of us getting hot tea and her getting toast and fruit ad myself getting the spicy southwest wrap. The fruit was super fresh and there was a variety of types and the southwest wrap I got was great - spicy with a ton of flavor and the same quality of fresh tasting food. The tortillas strips in the wrap were a great touch and not soggy at all - a good sign that it was made to order! Food gets four stars but the wonderful owners and cozy feel kick up the rating for me. One suggestion - I think the chai lattes are terrible and have no flavor, but this is so variable brand by brand so I do not want to trash any other part of the venue or menu based on the chai. Something bolder, even if it is sweet (I prefer very spicy chai but many people do not) would be much appreciated read more

A charming neighborhood cafe hitting all the right notes. I had the Corner Cristo, a delicious egg, bacon, and cheese breakfast sandwich on French toast. This hidden gem reflects the friendly personality of its owners and will be one of our go-to places whenever we are in the St. Louis area. read more

Today was my third and final time coming here. They are setup in the building I live in so I figured they'd be a convenient cafe for me. It's a good place to go if you want to wait 20 minutes for a 10 dollar latte and be given a broken lid that busts while you're driving. I was late for work, my shirts stained, and I burnt myself. The food is decent, but this place is understaffed and has outgrown its operation. It's hard to shop local when I can go down the road and get Starbucks faster and for a better price. Would not recommend this place. read more

My 7 year old son wanted IHOP for breakfast but I wanted to try The Kitchen Sink. They didn't open till 11 so we went to 2Schae. It was a very good breakfast. Hot coffee, good drink variety, very good French toast and scrambled eggs that actually had a homemade taste (a posiive) without being overly homey. My son liked the sausage and scrambled eggs as well as the fresh fruit / French toast from my plate. The only cons for me was the bacon. It didn't live up to the rest of the meal, but everything else was good. If the bacon would have been a little thicker and maybe a little more flavor, it would have been a nice 5 star. The atmosphere was quiet and intimate without being coming across as trying to be overly trendy. It just had a nice mix of city and small town cafe feel. read more

This place is fantastic and the service is very friendly and nice. A little expensive - but the quality is great. Also a great place to study or catch up with people. read more

Everytime I am in town from Chicago, I always start my morning at 2schae Cafe. The couch potato and hillbilly hen omelets are phenomenal. The coffee is great too. Don and Lisa are wonderful people and make everyone feel at home. 5 stars for the breakfast and 5 stars to Don and Lisa. read more

The food is good and the staff is super friendly. Love coming here for a quick breakfast

What a great local breakfast spot! The food was great, the owners were super friendly. They greeted all the regulars by name and I almost felt as if I'd found a secret breakfast club. My husband had the French toast and I had the 2Schae Toast (wheat toast with PB, banana, granola, and hunky). It was all delicious. read more

Exceptional service !! Great place !!! The peppermint cocoa was a nice treat !!! The owners are AMA-ZING !!!

Absolutely love this place! It has a great atmosphere and a great couple running the place. They were super friendly and gave us great advice on some fun attractions in the city. If I lived in St. Louis I would go here every day for breakfast... And probably lunch!!! read more

Food made with love and care. Don and Lisa make serve with love. We are coming back for sure.

This place's convenient location made a great meeting spot for a recent outing, the difficulty was we then didn't want to leave in favor of trying everything on the menu! It's the epitome of charming sidewalk cafe, staffed with super friendly, enthusiastic folks. I got the Greek omelette and added pulled pork, it was AMAZING. Our coffee drinks were perfectly made and I already can't wait to go back. read more

The people who work here are so friendly, the place was clean. It's a very laid back, almost makes you feel at home. Again this didn't like an amazing Coffee shop that people should visit just your average cafe! But I love to stop in and get a tea and some food, it's a very friendly and cute cafe. read more

Today we were told it would take 15 minutes to order a Chai Latte because there were a number of food orders in front of us. Seriously? You can't have one person take the time (3 minutes) to make a coffee? I am sure this is the 4th or 5th time we have ended up walking out because a drink order was going to be more than 10 minutes to make. Sometimes it is like they just don't want to be bothered with only making us a coffee. read more

This is a great little food/coffee spot. We have been wanting to try it for a while now and we are sure glad we did. We have only tried the breakfast so far, but I'm sure we'll be trying the lunch as well. The owners are very nice and personable and deliver great service. We've had their breakfast two days in a row now. So far we've tried the Full Monty (honestly one of the biggest omelets I've ever seen). My boyfriend ate half and is taking the other half to work tomorrow. My father has had the NY Sophisticate both days and loved it. There is a lot of smoked salmon on that omelet. I've had the Monty Crisco and the breakfast burrito. They are both great, but the Monty Crisco takes the cake...salty and sweet perfection! I see this becoming a usual spot for us! read more

Love this place so much I wrote a review for my Hospitality Class this past spring... 2 Schae' Café 275 Union Blvd St Louis MO 63108 314-361-5333 www.2schaecafe.com Interview with Don Schaefer, Owner The space of 2 Schae' Café is well appropriate for what they have to offer at their location. It is a very comfortable setting in which to sit and relax. Their web site states: "2Schae Café is the perfect neighborhood hangout where everyone knows your name or soon will. Come to people watch, meet with friends, or get to know your neighbors better and, of course, enjoy a latte and any number of our delicious menu items. Owned and operated by Lisa and Don Schaefer, 2Schae Café opened its doors on September 17th, 2008." I met with Don and a Friday afternoon upon his request. He is a very busy man and was taking a moment to speak with me. I explained to him my class project and my experience in the food service industry and what I was in school to do. I guess he felt comfortable with me as he went ahead with the interview. It was a fairly chilly day and over cast so no one was really using the patio they had set up to hold 20 people. But business was popping and we did not waste any time before getting to the interview. I had prepared for the interview and did back ground with the thought of this being a coffee house. When asked Don said he ran 2 Schae Café with his wife Lisa and that they had 6 employees counting he and his wife. While I was waiting on Don to sit down with me, I heard him talking to a customer and one of his employees and the art decorating 2 Schae Café was supplied by her. The place had a feeling of familiarity and being home. I was to discover in my interview that Don and Lisa lived in the neighborhood and this was how they chose their location. For the last 500 years people have been opening coffee houses or cafes in their neighborhoods beginning with, "The Ottoman chronicler brahim Peçevi reports the opening of the first coffeehouse in Istanbul: Until the year 962 [1555], in the High, God-Guarded city of Constantinople, as well as in Ottoman lands generally, coffee and coffee-houses did not exist. About that year, a fellow called Hakam from Aleppo and a wag called Shams from Damascus came to the city; they each opened a large shop in the district called Tahtakale, and began to purvey coffee." So Don and Lisa have entered a very old profession where people have gathered to discuss life, politics, and work. Don was fairly proud of his business and his biggest wish he stated several time as we spoke was that he would like to be known as a fair man and treated people right. He lives by Christian principles and it is evident as I have observed his dealings with his customers. Even ones who have moved from the neighborhood are treated like old friends when they come to visit. One came in prior to our interview that had not been in 2 Schae Café since they remodeled and enlarged their dining area to hold 40 people. Don and Lisa are part of the neighborhood and it is evident in the support they receive from the neighborhood. He felt that the best advertising one could get is word of mouth and providing great service. For centuries coffee houses or cafes have been places to gather as I stated prior and this is documented, "The 17th Century French traveler Jean Chardin gave a lively description of the Persian coffeehouse scene: People engage in conversation, for it is there that news is communicated and where those interested in politics criticize the government in all freedom and without being fearful, since the government does not heed what the people say. Innocent games... resembling checkers, hopscotch, and chess, are played. In addition, mollas, dervishes, and poets take turns telling stories in verse or in prose. The narrations by the mollas and the dervishes are moral lessons, like our sermons, but it is not considered scandalous not to pay attention to them. No one is forced to give up his game or his conversation because of it. A molla will stand up in the middle, or at one end of the qahveh-khaneh, and begin to preach in a loud voice, or a dervish enters all of a sudden, and chastises the assembled on the vanity of the world and its material goods. It often happens that two or three people talk at the same time, one on one side, the other on the opposite, and sometimes one will be a preacher and the other a storyteller." In today's modern coffee houses or cafes we still find it a place to exchange ideas and discuss life. With today's coffee houses or cafes doing this in this manner, "One of the original uses of the cafe, as a place for information exchange and communication, was reintroduced in the 1990s with the Internet café or Hotspot (Wi-Fi). The spread of modern style cafes to many places, urban and rural, went hand in hand with computers. Computers and Internet access in a contemporary.... (for complete text of this paper, contact me) read more

This is an adorably quaint breakfast place that I tried for the first time last weekend. I had the lox & cream cheese on an everything bagel, which I would definitely recommend. The owners were so sweet and seemed to know most people that came in. I'll be going back for sure! read more

The staff here is amaze balls!! The food is good and the environment is relaxed for you and your puppy!

Had the southwest scramble while in town for a day on a road trip, girlfriend got the granola toast. Great food, cheap prices, friendly staff and a great down home feel. Love these small mom and pop cafes. read more

Spent the night in St. Louis and was looking for a local breakfast place. Corner Cristo was amazing. My daughter enjoyed her French toast and smoothie as well. Glad we stopped. read more

They only learn your name if you are a regular. I live 2 blocks away and stop to get coffee only in the am on the way to work every 2-3 month for the last 3 years. Today I was walking back from the park with my 6 year old girl who had to go to the bathroom. They did not let her use it - "for customers only". I was not happy since as I said I am a customer who has never asked to use their bathroom. After a couple of minutes they said if I had an ID that I could leave with them they would let her use it. If I had money and an ID I would have bought something for them to let her use the bathroom but we were on a walk not out for coffee. So not neighborly, so inhumane - my little girl was so upset. read more

This is one place that embodies all the best qualities of independent local business. Don and Lisa (proprietors) take incredible pride in their restaurant, reflected in the quality of their amazing food, service and overall sense of place. This rare combination is what's missing from so many establishments these days. It's refreshing to know that some of that refreshing local spirit lives on at the corner of Union & Pershing. Outstanding experience! read more

I seem to always miss when there open but when I finally did get to come, everyone is very friendly. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and told we were welcome to add things to any dish as needed. Food was wonderful, and I cannot say how accommodating the staff was... I will be coming back and tell anyone about how nice this place is... Ps try the chia tea latte. It is worth it!!! read more

The perfect little neighborhood café! I had the French toast with bacon and it was delicious! They have a great menu and are always super friendly. I'm excited to try their sandwiches. My only complaint is they close at 2pm, so I'm not able to snag dinner there. I think I like this place more for the atmosphere than the food, but the food is a great bonus! read more

Nice little corner breakfast or brunch site. Excellent food. Nice staff! Try the French toast or panini.

We LOVE this place! Not only is the food awesome but the owners make you feel like you're their best friends every time you come in. It's super comfy and welcoming. I've only been here for breakfast but I highly recommend the Southwest Scramble. read more

My hubby and I had breakfast here this morning for the first time. We decided to have The Tuscan and the cafe cristo. As per the previous reviews, we found the owners and the food equally delightful. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more