My boyfriend and I were in St. Louis for a few days and went to Tree House on our first night. It…read morehad a friendly vibe and ample seating. But right off the bat was one of my pet peeves: QR menus. Maybe when the pandemic was at its worst, they were necessary, but we've learned to live with it, so let's go back to physical menus. The service was super friendly, with our server training a newbie. We started with the Arepas con Platanos Maduros, a corn cake with veggie crumbles and platanos. They were really good. I'm always up for a dish with maduros, so I was happy to see this. For our main course, my boyfriend got the jambalaya, while I got the mushroom ravioli. He loved his dish. Mine was decent, but unless you love brussels sprouts, you may find them a bit overwhelming. I found myself wishing I'd ordered the katsu sandwich. (They were out of the maitake mushroom dish that looked interesting.) For dessert, we got the dark chocolate and tahini budino, a rich mousse, and the cinnamon bread pudding that was coved in a toasted aquafaba whip that was just divine. If, like me, you don't drink, you'll be glad to know the restaurant has a few zero-proof cocktails. I loved my Smokey Orchard, smooth drink with zero-proof whiskey, apple, rosemary, and lemon. My boyfriend got the Rhinestone Cowboy, which does have alcohol. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would recommend it to folks visiting.

Lovely place for dinner. Enjoyed my selections. Our wait staff was wonderfully helpful and…read moreefficient, The crab cakes were delicious and paired well with the side salad. My companion enjoyed the brussel sprout salad. We sat next to the front window which we enjoyed. The only negative was at times the noise level was so loud that we could not hear each other across the table.

Octavia Butler would be honored that this dish was named after her. It was so delicious! The staff…read morewas cordial, the restaurant was adorned with quotes and art related to the authors they were highlighting. I was on a strict diet at the time so didn't get a chance to check out the pastries but they looked delicious as well. Wish they had one of these in my home town.

i came across a former employee talking about their experience working here, and honestly, some of…read morethe things they mentioned made me think twice about this business. they described concerns about employee tips allegedly not being distributed, the food allegedly not being made from scratch as advertised, issues with gnats and flies, and problems with employees receiving their pay when leaving the company. while i wasn't personally an employee here, i can't speak to these things firsthand, but i do think it's worth knowing what a former employee has said about their experience before deciding to support this business. a huge part of having a successful business is treating your employees with respect, dignity and humility.

Havana's Cuisine is a quaint little restaurant in the CWE serving authentic Cuban cuisine. We had…read moreseen some reviews mentioning longer wait times, so we went in expecting things to take a while, but that wasn't our experience at all! We arrived around 5:30 on a Friday night, were seated right away, and our food came out surprisingly quickly. There were only a few tables occupied when we arrived, but by the time we left, the restaurant was packed with only one table still open! We started with the empanadas and tried the beef & cheese and chorizo. The beef & cheese empanadas were amazing -- perfectly crispy and crunchy on the outside with a delicious filling. The chorizo wasn't our favorite because it was very greasy, and unfortunately the grease overpowered most of the other flavors. We also tried the Tostones Salsosos, which were good and much larger than we expected! For our entrées, we ordered the Tampa Cuban sandwich with yucca, and we were blown away by the size of the sandwich! It was massive, flavorful, and definitely a generous portion. The yucca on the side was good as well. But the ropa vieja was the star of the show! Every bite was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. We added a side of Congri rice, which was also incredibly flavorful and robust and paired perfectly with it. Overall, we had a great experience. Quick service, generous portions, authentic Cuban flavors, and several dishes we would absolutely order again. The ropa vieja and beef & cheese empanadas are must-tries!

Havanas is in my top 5 best places in Stl. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and Havanas has…read morethe best Caribbean food in the Lou. Their lechón, ropa vieja and picadillo are amazing. The croquetas, empanadas and yuca frita are to die for. My secret is to order the veggie wrap but add picadillo to it. You'll thank me later!! I cannot recommend Havana's enough. Service is amazing and the owners are absolute sweathearts.

We've been a few times already and it is our favorite place to eat! The vibes are amazing and the…read morefood is ever better which a great price. The Three Cup Chicken is a must and service is extremely efficient. I recommend getting on the waitlist ahead of time! We usually join an hour before we plan to eat.

Greta customer service every time! The food is always fresh, never disappoints. The menu has…read moresomething for everyone and the boba options are endless.

The food they sell here is fresh and tasty! As one of very few black owned vegan restaurants in St…read moreLouis proper it was worth my trip to support the kitchen. The food was so good! I had the pleasure of dining here earlier today and met the owner she's nice and presents well. Service was prompt and the meals were tasty & hearty. The prices were reasonable as well. I'd def order from there again.

I was excited to visit Adina's Vegan Cuisine on Independence Day as they were doing a BBQ plate…read morespecial. It was a short wait at the counter to order but it appeared that they didn't have enough staff to handle the volume of orders on this holiday. I was told it would be approximately a 45 minute wait but unfortunately, it was longer. The owner personally apologized for the wait and gave me a coupon for my next visit. The Carter Commons building looked like an interesting concept, but with the holiday the other businesses were closed. There is plenty of tables and booths to sit at if you decide to dine in. Some people were choosing take-out. I appreciated the divided take-out containers. There is street parallel parking out front and across the street. I'm unsure which parking lots you are allowed to park in. The food is the main attraction. On the menu today is BBQ "ribs", BBQ "snoot", potato salad, baked beans and lemon-lime kale salad for around $20-ish. I opted out of the potato salad and lemon lime kale, and instead got mac & cheese and a double order of baked beans. The baked beans were the absolute BEST I've ever had! The mac & cheese was adequate. I prefer mine with stronger flavors. The barbecue ribs were made out of seitan. They were seasoned well, and the sauce was good, but the texture was off for me. The barbecue "snoot" was absolutely delicious. Crispy pieces of vegan meat that were flavorful. I would like to try and come back for another visit and try different items when they're not so busy.

Wow! Wow! Wow! I was at the Foundry and had already ordered something else when I realized this was…read morehere too!! I ordered a cookie to eat later and some mac n cheez to eat for lunch the next day. It was soo good!! I brought my friends back and they ordered peanut butter cookies that were gluten free. I had a bite and kid you not, it was the best gluten free Cookie I have ever had! I can't wait to go back and try more things from the menu. Please support this business, you will not regret it. I just feel bad that it's kind of tucked away in the food court so a lot of people probably miss it like it did. Staff was amazing, the answered all of my questions graciously and were fun to talk to!! They definitely take pride in their work! Location is super convenient at the Foundry. Did you know they have trivia every Thursday at 7 pm? Bonus!! Go!!

This was my first time trying The Foundry location. I haven't been to the new location but I've…read morebeen a fan of SweetArt since they opened in South City. The Love + Magic Kale Salad was delicious. The mini burgers are a great option for this smaller food hall location. I enjoyed the Sweet Art mini burger but I didn't care for the Filet no Fish. The service was excellent and quick.

This place was such an experience! From the moment you walk in, you are surrounded by Frida Kahlo…read moreinspired art. This vegan/vegetarian restaurant has a wide range of options to pick from, as well as a good balance of cocktail/mocktail offerings. Everything was delicious and service was so friendly. It is cozy inside and a small outside patio as well. Weekdays are relatively easy to walk in, but reservations may be a good idea on weekends. Our picks: beet salad, black bean burger, shrimp pasta, espresso martini, hibiscus margarita mocktail, lavender mint tea. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend!

Tried Frida's for dinner with a work friend and had a relaxing evening. Quiet enough for…read moreconversation which was appreciated. We parked on North and South after discovering much of the parking in the nearby U City neighborhood is permit only. We were seated right away and the service was unrushed. The decor is hip, and the menu is full of healthy options, well marked to help those with dietary preferences. I got the salmon, served on mashed potatoes and asparagus. The fish was a bit overcooked but still tasty. My friend got a burger which was good. We both ordered espresso martinis which were delicious (I'm picky). A lovely evening. Oddly was not asked if we wanted dessert. Simply got the check. We sat indoors but there's sidewalk seating for those who prefer.

I took my vegan friend here for lunch. It's in a strip mall with several parking spaces. You can…read moreorder by kiosk or with the staff. They are helpful in explaining the menu. It's a cute spot and they also have a food truck you may have seen around town. We tried the nachos which were amazing! She had a burger with curly fries that she thoroughly enjoyed-it was very flavorful. I got a mushroom sandwich that reminded me of a good ol St. Paul - it was so good! Even though I am a meat lover I truly enjoyed all the food. Go try something new

Staff was pleasant. It appears they have a large take out presence so it took a bit longer than I…read moreexpected.