Such a lovely little spot to grab coffee, a treat, and get some work done. Street parking is…read moreavailable here, but there's lot of side streets for options. The inside is really cute with the hanging flowers, and I loved the light up sign that added to the decor. I got an iced latte and a chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing- probably one of the better cookies I've had in a long time. It was warmed up, soft, and delicious. The space itself is nice a bright, very open with super friendly staff. They have local artist work on the walls for sale which is really cool. I recommend checking it out!

A large mural inside Crema Coffeehouse advertises that it's been in business since way back in, uh,…read more2023. Another coffee shop would have pretended to have been in business since the 19th century, before the latte was even invented, but not Crema. It's got *integrity*. Anyway, no one would believe that anything here is older than a year or two. It all new-looking. It has a certain sheen to it, like somewhere where you'd pay $40 for a Yankee Candle at Plaza Frontenac. As I arrived today with members of my running group, an unhoused gentleman was being, erm, questioned out front by 12. He may have spent the night in the lobby of this apartment building. It just so happened to be right as Crema was opening. Did they report him to the authorities? Should they have given him a job sweeping the sidewalk out front like the wise old neighborhood drunk in the movie Do the Right Thing, the lovable old James? Instead of bringing him downtown, the police merely confiscated his drugs and sent him on his way. (I hope he wasn't late for work.) I wonder what they do with those drugs. I've seen the movie Bad Lieutenant. I didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved that this place doesn't carry a burrito. I love a burrito more than I love most people, but maybe this is not the place to get a burrito. But I figured I probably couldn't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich. You can't make a bad breakfast sandwich. Even a Breakfast Jack is a good breakfast sandwich. They certainly charge a premium for their breakfast sandwich. I figured this would be a situation where they charge you money out the ass for hardly any food. I was willing to take the hit anyway, for the sake of citizen food journalism, and also because I'd just run umpteen miles. Come to find out, this thing is roughly the size of a football. Its appearance is more along the lines of a torta, the hefty sandwiches from which portly Hispanic girls get their nickname. Alas, it was just okay. The croissant was ginormous but of middling quality. If it were the same size and as rich as the croissants at Comet Coffee, it would be roughly 10,000 calories, so that may have been for the best. The bacon tasted oddly similar to a Ball Park hot dog, in both a good and bad way. They give you plenty of it, but I suspect they still come out ahead. The eggs would have been fine if they'd been salted. In theory, the salt from the bacon and the cheese would have carried over to the eggs, but I don't know if I have a refined enough palate for that to be the case. I approve of a Breakfast Jack, after all. I'm willing to accept the fact that the Horchata Latte may have just been a bad order on my part. I may have needed to specify some type of syrup so that it was sweeter than it was and I didn't realize that, because what do I know about fancy coffee drinks? Or I might just not like horchata, with which I have minimal experience. They carry a gooey butter cake latte, and I should have gone with that. It was calling my name the way crack calls the guy they called the cops on. Which brings me to the Gooey Butter Cake Edges, which caught my eye in the pastry case, as if my sandwich and drink alone weren't caloric enough. I like gooey butter cake (natch), and I like the idea of "cake edges." Would this be along the lines of those brownies that are all corners? It kinda was, except that the crust wasn't quite as crisp as you'd like it to be. I don't think these were the actual edges of a gooey butter cake. They may have just been leftover cake batter baked into strips. It was still delicious, because it was gooey cake. The actual gooey butter cake may have been better. Again, I'm willing to take credit for what may have been a mistake on my part. Like the lovable old James, we all make mistakes sometimes. Crema has only been around for a few years, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they get their few issues ironed out. The decor is already top notch.

Cute little coffee shop that's now known as The Press. I've had this bookmarked for a bit but the…read morehours doesn't really work in my favour so it's great that I was able to stop by and try their coffee! I got the matcha and was also able to sample the coffee. The area itself is open to stay in and do some work which is great. I would definitely stop by here again if I'm ever around the area.

First the at the Black Lab now known as The Press Cafe! I've been wanting to try this place out…read moresince it's associated with Tech Artista, a coworking community. Really enjoyed the ample amount of outlets for charging and that the seating was spaced well for gathering or solo work. My food and drink were good. Matcha was on point. The everything bagel had a slight mishap but the staff was super understanding and accommodating. Appreciate everyone there!

food was amazing the service was amazing she is very nice and the scenery is wonderful 10/10 would…read morerecommend p.s. there deluxe frappes are really good!

Hello! Where were you? Tried to meet up with friends on a Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Doors locked and…read morelights out. Saw the doorbell and thought...speakeasy...maybe we gotta give the secret word to get in. Nope! Tried calling. No answer. We won't be back.....

What a gem! It's like a window into the streets of Europe. The croissants are so amazing. Only…read morecomparable to a Europe coffee shop and then found out they are actually flown in from France. We were told by the owner that all pastries are organic farm.to table. The coffee and service was great! They have nice seating inside and some small tables outside. They even have a dog wash station outside. Fantastic find and will be stopping by on a regular basis when in STL.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a place in STL that has actual food and coffee in the…read moremiddle of the afternoon on the weekend? I will tell you, it's not easy. The man wants coffee, when all the coffee places are closed, and I want actual food, not carbs. This is how we stumbled up on Mountain House. He was happy with his order, so I want to tell you about mine. I was so pleasantly surprised with the generous portion of my sandwich and I did not realize my order came with chips too. I was even more pleasantly surprised to see MUD\WTR on the menu, I recently quit drinking caffeine, and of course I have seen a lot of ads for mushroom coffee, I very much appreciated the opportunity to order it here as opposed to having to buy it online to try it. Personally, I liked the mushroom coffee, I have always drank coffee black and I appreciated the flavor of the mushroom, turmeric and additional spices.

I had a nice visit to Glendale Grind the other day and am so glad to have a place to hang out while…read morewaiting for my dog to finish with his grooing appointment. When I arrived, I found parking in their lot easily and then walked inside to review the drink menu and pastry case. I needed to think through my drink order for a bit since I wanted to try something different. And I was torn between the muffin or the scone, so I asked for a recommendation and was told that the scones were just baked so they were fresh from the oven! Easy decision for me. After ordering, I found a table to sit at and logged into my computer using their wifi and started working on emails for a bit. Once my drink order was ready, she called my name and I walked to the counter to pick it up. Super friendly staff! It is such a cute coffee shop with a bit of retail to explore too. I worked for a few hours, ordered a 2nd drink and then worked for a bit more. I enjoyed the scone and was so glad to have ordered it. I love a good scone. I can see myself visiting this shop again in the future since it's a nice atmosphere to work in and the smells of the coffee kept me engaged with work!

A cute coffee place with outside sitting space too and sufficient parking spots. Lots of choices…read moreand beaked goods. Really great service and helpful in making the right choice, with outstanding ambience - not too crowded but can feel the warmth. You can even see couple folks working in their laptops. It's just such a sweet feeling with the neighborhood people pouring in to have a coffee and know most of the folks sitting inside. We had mini filled donuts with chai latte and caramel macchiato. Everything was super Amazing !

Cute new to me Coffee spot in South County. In a plaza next to a dog groomer…read more Cozy spot, coffee bar in the back left corner, a nice banquet seat and tables on the left and a few tables on the right. The framed coffee bean burlap bags and other decorations were cute. All the staff had smiles and welcome faces. I reviewed the menu and the cove's fall favorites and decided on a cove classic called that girl made with brown sugar + vanilla + cinnamon powder. I think I could have gotten it iced but I only do hot so I got hot. It was sweet but not too sweet with a nice cinnamon flavor. Nice area to sit and chill or work or do whatever. Great spot on my way home from my hair salon to visit again

Absolutely loved the vanilla matcha with strawberry! So flavorful, and the strawberry was the…read moreperfect touch. It was so good I forgot to take a picture before I finished it! Also, the interior is very cute and various seating options available.

Great place! So much decor to look at, take the time to look at each piece and how it all has a…read morestory. It's big in here! If you need a place to chill and get some work done without it being super busy, this is the place to be. They also have a kid play area. The maple pecan plait was amazing! Love that it was warmed up. Only knocking down to 4/5 because on their website and from a friend I was told they had breakfast sandwiches and they didn't unfortunately at the time. And their menu wasn't updated so they only had a few pastries and I came in wanting the sandwich. I also heard they have open mic nights too! Can't wait to check that out. Black owned!

This community coffeehouse is located in the South City neighborhood walking distance from "The…read moreGrand Strip" as I'd like to call it. Parking is limited to only street parking which is also near residential areas. I was meeting a friend there and it was his recommendation and near his home. He raved about it and upon entry, I understood why. When you walk up the stairs to this coffeehouse, it is like walking into a place of refuge. You are hit in the face immediately with the lovely smells of incense and you are greeted by every single worker there with "Welcome Home, Family!" You will not get those vibes at Starbucks or any other local coffee shop. I have yet to be greeted like that, ever! My friend is posted on the couches which let me tell you are SUPER DUPER comfy. I don't know what this place used to be, but it gave me furniture storeroom vibes but with the comfort of home, community, culture and belonging. I felt every piece of this coffeehouse spoke to anyone who entered. The art on the walls seemed carefully curated to create a vibe while creating an unspoken message. I felt safe here. I felt seen here. I fell deep into conversation with my friend and was checked on several times by the cook Big Ash to make sure I was good and if I needed anything. Rae, was working the register with a smile and Lil Ash, the barista helped me choose a great latte. I chose the Sunset Latte, a seasonal flavor of theirs after seeing my friend down his coffee. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich to go after getting whiffs of his meal. We talked for probably 2 hours before going our separate ways but Big Ash, the cook showed me around the coffeehouse first since it was my first time there. They have a library room with banned books and sections that pay homage to Asian and Latin culture as well. I felt like I was in a literal history book while indulging in lovely conversation over an iced latte for the summer day. I was so bummed to step outside. I felt like a vampire exposed to the sun. It was cozy inside with natural light and relaxing overhead and lamp lights inside. When I got home and ate my breakfast sandwich, it was like having a Denver omelet tucked beautifully between a butter croissant. The sauteed onions and bell peppers were just the right balance. I think that is probably my first time having something like it and it won't be my last!

I really like this little place. Welcoming, comfortable, great coffee and food…read more I just like the very local feel, not a Factory coffee house.

The food for me could have been better, the breakfast potatoes were undercooked, they were a little…read moreto hard for my liking. I can say that my breakfast croissant was good and my caramel frappuccino was as well. My husband ordered a breakfast bowl which included eggs, bacon and sausage, however when the order came to the table all of the food was on a plate. Im used to a breakfast bowl having all of the ingredients in a bowl scrambled together. That was disappointing for my husband. He's not a complainer so he didn't let the waiter know that he thought he was getting a breakfast bowl. The service was good. The restaurant have nightly events such as Trivia, and karaoke I would go back to attend one of those events and I would go back for the coffee, not necessarily the food.