Mauhaus is a relaxed place to see and interact with adoptable cats…read more Good coffee and snacks. I just met a very friendly male cat named Charlie! What a lovebug!!

I took my husband here as a surprise for his birthday and he did not figure it out until we parked…read moreright across the street. He was so excited and loved it! For years I had heard nothing but good things about this place and so we were eventually going to go and what a great day it was for it. It started off cloudy but the sun came out and all of them were sunbathing and napping. It was such a great experience to be around so many cat lovers of all ages and witnessing everyone's interactions where they would play, run around, or snuggle with others. We ordered some teas and they came out piping hot! We will definitely come back. My only qualm was while registering or purchasing a reservation was it populated an option to send tickets to my Apple wallet but then it went away and there was no email sent that had the same link to send to my wallet. I only received a receipt and the waiver email. I was a little bit worried that we wouldn't get in if I didn't have tickets to scan. I sent an email and message through contact us but never heard back. Luckily it went fine though the day of but would've liked a little more seamless experience on the UX side.

Cat lovers, come on down!…read more Clean cat cafe with lots of cats roaming around and playing that are adoptable. I was in trouble the moment I stepped inside. My husband and I already have 3 and I wanted to take more home I went with some friends who also love cats and their daughters. It was a great time. You reserve a time frame online. Be careful if you have children though, there is an allotted time frame for children below a certain age. We stayed for 30 min instead of an hour since one of the girls was below the age of 2. Super friendly staff, regular goers who were eager to share stories of the regular cats. An overall great experience. It would've been better if I took one home but I can't have zoo at my house even if my husband would approve

We loved our visit to Cat Zen. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. The staff is incredibly…read morepatient. The kittens are obviously cute. The place did not smell like cats, which was a welcomed surprise. They limit the amount of people let in at a time to avoid overcrowding. Kids 6 and under are limited to 30 minutes whereas kids 7 and over can get 1 hour time slots. We will absolutely be back.

While we were walking around and exploring Cherokee street (highly recommend!!) we saw the art on…read morethis building, noticed some cats in the windows and then realized it was an actual cat cafe!! I'd been wanting to check one of these out so we immediately went inside. The first room is where you can place and order for a drink from the cafe and check in for your visit. We didn't have reservations but they were able to accommodate us without a wait. Entry was $5 per person which I felt like was a good value. There are two floors of nooks, seating and of course cats! The best interactions seemed to be the natural ones. We sat down at a table with a game of scrabble and had a couple of visitors come by. Overall happy we did it and really enjoyed our visit! This could be a place to come back to many times. Free street parking

Passed this cute cat cafe on an antiquing day and stopped in for some lemonade and some pets. All…read moreof the cats (the awake ones) were quite friendly and 100% of the cats were sweet! The facility is cute! A downstairs and an awesome upstairs with windows, a large table, chairs, and the cars who just want to get away from it all (downstairs is smaller and busier). I had a lemonade and only stayed 10-15 minutes. I'm glad this place isn't full of cushions like the other local cat cafe I have visited. I think that must help with the hair and likely the aroma too. It does smell like an animal shelter in the combination of animal + recently cleaned scents. This did not bother me. My experience was not what the first reviewer's were, nor would I mind much if it had. (No shade to Karen; she should share her opinion of the place.) Gentle reader, if the cats happen to not be "friendly" or "social," consider that they were recently rescued from the euthanasia lists at local shelters. Maybe they're not used to being in a building with so many people coming, going, and letting them all day... Or being in a room with multiple cats. Or maybe it's just what they are like. Not all cats are extroverted. They can still make great pets. They're purrfect to me! Will be back with friends!

If you're craving ramen, this is THE spot!!…read more - Nduja bomb: their classic nudo plus Salume Beddu's nduja (pork salami): soo good, perfect noodles in a deeply umami broth with a spicy kick. My friend proclaimed this the best thing they've had in St. Louis. - Sesame nudo: cold, refreshing, saucy and the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Small entrée-sized and only $5! What's more, the food came literally 10 seconds after we sat down. What a great, laid-back fast casual dining experience. Good thing there's street parking close by on Delmar because we will be back over and over again!!

We love Nudo House! The food is delicious and comes out super quick. On our most recent visit we…read moreordered the Pho Shizzle, Shroomed Out, and the Veggie Egg Rolls. Shroomed Out is my go to, it is vegetarian and has the most delicious broth. I always add sriracha to give it a kick. The egg rolls are also delicious but very small. The restaurant is simple inside with lots of small tables and self service sauce and drink station. You order at the counter and they bring you your food to your table. One thing to note is lately they have had the sriracha that has a strong vinegar taste so if you are a sriracha snob I would bring your own packets!

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

I give them 4 stars but I wasn't too impressed. Most of the items seemed to be made in China . They…read morehave a huge selection of toys and gifts but that China thing really got me. The lady working was nice, and I think the prices were reasonable. Not my first choice. Sorry

All About Animals is a very cute shop along Historic Main Street in Downtown St. Charles. This…read moreshop speaks to any pet owner or pet lover. Need a Holiday or Birthday Gift for a friend or family member...head to All About Animals. There sell everything from Dog and Cat Merchandise to mystical animals such as Unicorns and Dinosaurs. The store is much larger than it first appears. The store merchandise is arranged by type of animals. Make sure you take the time to get all the way to the back of the store. There are sections for Birds, Raccoons, Bears, Frogs, Turtles, Crabs, Shark, Dolphins, and much more. This store sells items for newborns to adults. This is a great collection of Animal Theme items under one room, I will return.

Wow, what a cute little place, lots of local art, I got an awesome little purple ceramic mushroom,…read morebut they had lots of other things. And of course coffee, which was really delicious, the one I got. It was a cinnamon roll cold brew with foam and.... I don't know what else, but it was pretty amazing (iced). Lots of coffee/tea options, they have gluten-free goodies and I noticed they had some quiche and soups, so while I didn't get any food, I would not be opposed, for sure! The place was clean and bright, and the local art everywhere was really cool. The bathroom was tidy, service was great, definitely will be back when I'm in the area.

The location of Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe couldn't have been any better, as far as what I…read moreneeded it for. I'd just done a training run that began and ended at the shoe store across the street. At the conclusion, I was given a Paloma-flavored non-alcoholic beer, courtesy of one of my running group's sponsors, but what was I supposed to do with that? It was decided that we needed coffee. (How ironic, by the way. Receiving a free beer from your sponsor.) We seem to have gotten there just in time. There was already a healthy crowd of people who apparently weren't runners, based on their physique (lol jk), and several people from our running group arrived after we did. People apparently like this place. The vibe is quirky and independent, with a lot of random decor, including a Blues Brothers poster and a sign declaring that the Teletubbies are welcome, and a lot of local-interest signage and artwork. People in the City love to remind themselves that they're in St. Louis. You never see anything like that in my native West County. Truth be told, I wouldn't even go into a coffee shop unless someone else suggested it. It costs less at QT. But I figured when in Rome. I wasn't about to get a sandwich, in part because I wasn't hungry, and in part because I'm always wary of food from places that specialize in coffee, but I figured I'd try one of their fancy coffee drinks instead of just a regular coffee. I went with something called a Zippity Do Da, or something to that effect. It was a latte, served hot or cold (I of course went with hot), with... if I'm not mistaken, peanut butter, honey and mocha. I liked the idea that there was a peanut butter element, in part because I couldn't imagine what that would be like. Peanut butter, even the welfare version you get at Aldi, is at least somewhat viscous. Was this going to be more like a milkshake? That could be gross, and grossly caloric, canceling out any benefit of my training run. Of course I was going to drink it anyway. Turns out that the peanut butter was the element that was least prominent in the overall taste of this drink, though you could in fact taste it. I found it impressive that, if you concentrated hard enough, you could detect elements of peanut butter, honey and mocha. It's like when you purchase a fancy bottle of wine, from, perhaps, the aforementioned Aldi, and you really can taste bits of oak, vanilla, campfire and a slight nuttiness. No Diddy. These people are true coffee artists, the cafe equivalent of people who work at Subway. I'm at the nearby shoe store every once in a while, so maybe I'll return. I might even cop a bagel.

The sweet aroma filled the room. The desserts appealing to the eyes and making my mouth water. So…read moremany options. I had to make a decision. Customer service was pleasant. They handled each customer with care. They didn't rush me. I know i took too long to decide. After finishing my order I kept adding to it. I had to hurry and leave tge building before I added even more to the order. I ended up with 4 delicious cupcakes and a gooey butter cake. Everything was so good. The gold rush was the last cake that I purchased. I had completed my order. But got back in line to get it. 2 ladies told me that I can go ahead of them. I told them I already ordered and I'm ordering again. I initially got 3 vanilla butter cream cupcakes. Then I saw the gooey butter cake. I asked the young lady to add that too.. My coworkers placed their orders. Their desserts are kind of pricey. At least they are on my opinion. But they are very good. Of course there's parking out front.

This location is kind of hidden. It's in the back corner of a strip center and off the main road…read more However, it is still easy to find and parking is a breeze. Yesterday, Sophia my little fur-baby had a vet appointment that was just a block away. Being a good dog dad, I made sure she arrived early. In fact, we were so early I had time to kill so I made a stop at, The Cup. To my delightful surprise, they had a special on two of my favorite flavors and they were combined into one cupcake. I love lemon & raspberry. The cupcake was called, Spring Fling. It was a lemon cake, with Raspberry cream cheese frosting and a raspberry filling. The cake was moist and soft. Most importantly, the frosting was not overly sweet and did not overly dominant the cake. It was just the perfect amount of topping. The lady working the counter was attentive and made friendly conversation. I was glad to see that they are part of the, Gift-A-Meal program and that they offered Student Discounts to those who attend SIUE. That's community supporting community.

Love The Cup but not the Tuxefo cupcake anymore. Used to be one of my favorites., now it's dry…read moreand lacks flavor. However, there's plenty more flavors to love that are amazing!

I had the pleasure to stop in during the STL Bakery Crawl. The address is a bit misleading. You…read moreare on Maryland Plaza in the CWE (Central West End) but it is the back side of Lulu Lemon. The Cupcakes are spectacular and there is something for everyone! The staff was friendly and helpful. The bakery inside itself is conducive to viewing all the offerings available.