The Lavender Honey Latte was 10/10! Quick service and…read moreincredible espresso from Blueprint Coffee! Another favorite here is the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which you can't get everywhere! SO GOOD! So strong, so sweet, so incredible!

Unfortunately, I'm not a big fan of high/low. I sometimes go…read morethere once in a while to get a breakfast item or to get a nice coffee. First issue that I have with this place. I do agree with this establishment's art mission. But, I find their policy very contradictory to the mission. Apparently, it's a literary and film art establishment. They have books there and they have art films they display. The books seem to be for display purposes only. You can't borrow them or take them home to read. I've never heard of a cafe with a library that prohibits their patrons from borrowing the books. It's almost unheard of but this is the standard at high/low. Also, the service there is obscenely slow. It took them about 15 minutes to churn out a breakfast sandwich and an orange cardamom latte. When I unwrapped the sandwich the first thing I saw was how it was poorly wrapped and made. If you like a southwest breakfast sandwich this may be for you. But it wasn't a good sandwich for me. The bell pepper taste was overpowering and there was hardly any sausage in the egg scramble. Also the orange cardamom latte was so small. Total amount that I paid was well over $16 for the beverage and a poorly made breakfast sandwich. I don't think I will be going back there.

Perhaps the best of the commercial galleries in STL, lots of interesting work here from local…read moreartists with an emphasis on those with a WU Art School connection. Well designed use of space into smaller exhibition areas and even a room for video works.

I attended First Friday Gallery night a few weeks ago and stumbled upon Bruno David Gallery! What a…read moregreat space with such unique artwork. Upon arriving my friend and I walked in and noticed that all the people from gallery night were obviously here as well. There must have been 50 people in the front room alone! As I began browsing I saw such unique pieces of artwork and caught myself staring at some for what felt like hours. I was honestly lost in his artwork! We made our way through the gallery discovering pieces of art on every wall. The vibe was so casual and the crowd was just great. I really enjoyed the artwork I saw as well as the interactions I had with some of the crowd. I know I want to go back another day when it isn't so crowded so that I can explore the gallery again.

Houska Gallery in the Central West End is my favorite place to see art and purchase it. It looks…read moresmall, but there are three levels. The art can be a mixture of paintings, to blown glass and to pottery. The owner, Charlie Houska, is friendly and very helpful. Stop by and I guarantee that you will find something to smile about, or something to make you think. You might even walk away with a treasure.

Beautiful gallery! Victor wang's artwork was amazing! Lots of other beautiful work from painting to…read moreceramics etc

We were walking by and stopped in on a whim and was AMAZED…read more This is a free gallery with some VERY expensive and exquisite pieces. Merill Strauss greeted us and told us about the pieces, the history, and helped us understand a bit more about the artwork and how it's assembled. Look for incredible colored glass exhibits from famous artists. You can see many of these pieces in Museums, businesses and mansions. Some pieces are far larger than chandeliers and have delicate "petals" coming out like flowers. I can't wait to go back and see what they have in store for us.

Art St. Louis is located inside the same space as Mississippi Coffee Roasters. So feel free to grab…read morea cup of Joe before taking a stroll through the amazing gallery. If you find something you prefer to stare at for a while, take a load off and grab a seat at one of the bistro tables or sofa chairs. Art Saint Louis displays various forms of visual contemporary artwork by some of our regions most talented artists. Artists from Carbondale, Illinois to Chesterfield, MO have beautiful pieces for your viewing pleasure. Not only do they offer amazing exhibitions but Art St. Louis offers art exchange along with a variety of community educational and outreach programs. If you have any specific questions or concerns there is a rep on sight during business hours to assist.

This place is lovely. I'm here studying for an exam, and I will certainly be back. This is a…read morecombination coffee shop (Mississippi Mud Roasters) and art gallery (Art St. Louis). My latte and scone were delicious and the staff very friendly. I haven't really explored the art, but the space extends way back into the building, and there are places to sit throughout. Also, bonus, you can bring your dog inside to order coffee! The only thing for improvement I can see is if it could be clearer what the relationship is between these two spaces, and whether coffee patrons are allowed back in the art space with food. Some people walked in clearly looking for a place to have a meeting, and they were guides back into the art space, whereas they moved some stuff around so I could sit in the coffee shop area - is there some protocol I'm missing?

We had never even heard of this place, but stumbled upon it when we came in to try Black Coffee…read more It's a really cool venue, open ceilings, open floor - very neat. It would be really awesome for a party We REALLY loved their book options, hand picked authors and books that were right up our alley. Really awesome space!

This is great community center/meeting space. I was here for a local networking event. The space…read morewas large enough to accommodate 20 or so vendors (with room to spare). There was also enough room for setting up a food station. There were also drinks available the evening I was there- local beer from a keg, specialty cocktail of the evening, or soda. The building is obviously very old, but the interior seems very well kept. Seems like it was many buildings that have been converted into one- remember to look up while inside to see the unique architecture making up the roof/ceiling! There were some local kids running around the place, eating pizza, and playing games during the networking event. They were welcomed with open arms by the folks running the event. That just shows how awesome the owners are- welcoming everyone and really becoming a part of the community.

The variety of different art in each room was fun to walk through and experience. The local artists…read morewere all friendly and engaging--I enjoyed talking with them about their creations. Each room has its own perspective and type or work, they are basically each an exhibit. The building is not big, but there is a lot of variety and good use of the space. I would recommend checking it out--if you are not looking to come home with new wall art, there are a lot of smaller items (postcards, prints, stickers, etc. of the larger work).

Opening night was awesome. Who saved Who show, the pet show, is remarkable. The excitement in the…read moreroom of artists was electric.

Very nice experience. Club was dark but it set a nice mood for the trio we watched perform…read more Although it was not the traditional jazz group I was expecting the music was excellent. Very professional musicuans with a lot of original compositions. Loved the fact that it was a family friendly atmosphere and I was comfortable being there with my teenage son and his friend. Not a lot of venues that young music lovers can see a live performance like this in town. We shared a fancy basket of fries and some cookies. Both were pretty darn good and didn't set me back too much. Service was good and servers only smelled of weed a little bit. We will be back again and hopefully, next time, I can talk these young musicians into sitting in on the jam session.

Came here with someone and I will say this place is definitely a hidden gem tucked away. Came here…read morefor Wednesday night jazz night. I'll admit I was impressed with how each musician performed so well and the music is definitely lively. The staff is personable, has excellent customer service, and are friendly with patrons. I ordered a canned cocktail and that was $10. The person I was with ordered a $12 magarita. A little steep in my opinion but the hospitality and good vibes make up for it. As always until next time...

If you live in or near STL and haven't eaten at Mad Mexico, you are seriously doing yourself an…read moreincredible disservice! The food was absolutely delish! Not to mention the aesthetics of the restaurant itself were simply just fun. An old police station turned restaurant with amazing (if not the best) tacos in the area! I had to try as much as I could... I ordered the Quesabirria, beef street taco, brisket street taco, strawberry churro, and chips & dip. Great portion sizes with plenty to take home. The only con I had was the seasoning on the chips - however, that's more of a personal preference than a fault of the restaurant. And just an added little bonus... the take home boxes are compostable! Slaaayyy. #SaveTheEarth I'll have to update this review after my next visit to include the art gallery.

I live literally a block from Mad Art (please don't stalk me) and I had NEVER been inside. I've…read morealways been curious about this police station turned event space, as many folx have talked about how charming the interior is. Had an opportunity to check it out during a public event called Something Crafty This Way Comes - A Dark Arts A-Faire. While this was a unique event, I didn't stay long because I really just wanted to see the Mad Art space. When you walk through the door you are taken back in time. I think that Mad Art has done such an amazing job keeping the original character of the police station. The marble walls and flooring pull you in with so much classic vibes. There was a bar area that was behind bars. I really really loved the old prison cell. I really think this would be the perfect place for a wedding or major event as it's super memorable. One tip is to follow the Mad Art page on Facebook. They announce public events on their page. I noticed that their events aren't kept up to date on their website. Looking forward to more chances to get to hang out in Mad Art.

While wondering around the loop in inclement weather I stumbled into this charming place looking to…read morewarm up. One side is a small, hip gallery with African style art that serves food and drinks. There are plenty of tables as well as some comfy leather couches. If you are in the mood for a sweet treat you MUST try their BREAD PUDDING. It is by far the best bread pudding in St. Louis, actually it is the best I have ever experienced. In addition to the gallery the other side of the store has a hair salon in the back and a cute chic boutique up front with everything from clothes to bubble bath. The owners were delightful. The gallery and the cafe called the Culture Cafe are the kinds of places we need to support in St. Louis.

The Loop is a huge strip of fun kitschy places in St. Louis and sometimes the best places, the…read moreplaces we should be going, get lost in the shuffle. Diversity Gallery & Culture Cafe is one of those places. Talk about a one-stop shop! There's an art gallery, a cafe with great food and drinks, a gift store with fun gifts you won't find anywhere else and a hair salon! Yep, a hair salon! This place is great if you just want to pop in and grab a bite or some of coffee, or if you want to sit down and spend some time checking out the art and talking to the staff. Does this place have a monopoly on cool, nice people, or what? Don't let this place get lost in The Loop anymore.