Needed fuel. Got two types. Coffee & Parfait…read more This is your cute neighborhood coffee shop that actually feels like a neighborhood. The locals are here, the laptops are out, and someone is definitely writing a screenplay in the corner. They roast coffee in-house and keep things community focused. Parfait + coffee = I have my life together starter pack or it appears that way anyway.

I really don't get how this place has good ratings. I stopped by today and the whole experience was…read morejust gross. Every table I saw was covered in crumbs and sticky spots, I actually had to grab a napkin and wipe mine down myself because the staff was too busy hanging out behind the counter to care. The service is insanely slow. It took forever just to get a simple coffee, and when my Cole Turkey Stacker finally came out, it was such a letdown. The bread was dry and there was barely any meat on it--definitely not worth what they're charging. To make it worse, the ventilation in there is terrible. I walked out smelling like old, burnt fry oil and the smell is literally stuck in my clothes now. Between the bad food and the lack of basic cleaning, I'm definitely not coming back. There are way better (and cleaner) spots nearby.

Beautiful inside, wonderful friendly and considerate service. Felt very hoity toity lol and the…read morefood was fine but the tea is certainly the star of the show

Made a reservation for my wife and her friends for her 40th. They had a lovely time and had only…read moreexcellent things to say. Apparently, one of the servers is very hunky.

What a cute cafe! Super clean inside with amazing prices. Stopped in to try a matcha. The quality…read morewas okay, still had a bit of an aftertaste but the brown sugar syrup was fabulous! I also loved that they had ready made flower bouquets to buy from a separate seller! Definitely will come back to try a coffee next time.

After visiting the Farmers Market, I needed more coffee, so I stopped in at Piper's Tea and Coffee…read more I have been a couple of times before, but it isn't near my home area so haven't been often. It is a really cute space with lots of different types of seating. I really enjoy some of the local art they display. Service was friendly, upbeat and with a smile and conversation. I got a Mocha with oat milk, and it came up quickly. I sat for a bit and sipped the mocha; it was really good - lots of chocolate and coffee flavor! They had a pop-up smoothie bowl going on, I had eaten a few things at the market so didn't have room but it looked great!

I got the iced Vietnamese coffee. It was delicious and so smooth! It's a great source of caffiene…read moreif you need an extra kick. I love the atmosphere and the bullentin board with community resources. I recommend everyone check it out! Thanks to the baristas who were so kind and quick!

Too politically charged. 45 minute dine in time limit! It could use a good deep cleaning inside…read more Food was less than desired.

As of 2025, Sump remains my favorite coffee spot in the STL area. I buy their beans to use at home…read moreconsistently and still get a latte every time I'm in the area. They recently had a sticky toffee pudding latte and it was 10/10. Thanks, Sump & team for consistently providing a quality roast! *Fun note, Sump was my first non-Starbucks latte experience, and it truly changed my life.

Went here on the recommendation of the folks at Read a Book. It reminded me of a swankier version…read moreof Dark Magic in Chicago with all the skull decor. I had a pour over of the Jaime Nuñez bean and a brie and blueberry croissant. That blend was as described. That may have been the juiciest coffee I have ever had in life. Perfect for summer. The crossaint was so flaky and buttery. And for me the pricing was very competitive. My only disappointments were in how eat in items were served. I was killing time in between events and so the pour over came in the glass carafe it dripped into but came wiith a nice stoneware small cup to drink out of. The stoneware kept the heat but couldn't contain the entirety of the pour. So the remainder in the glass cooled pretty quickly that way. Also I had the crossaint warmed but it fries the brie. That's on me for the request but it would have been great if someone could have caught that for me.

Was so good I forgot to take any pictures! I've been to one of the other locations before and was…read moreexcited to see this location was new to the tower grove south area! I stopped in on a cold day to get a coffee for me and my friend. Unfortunately I couldn't stay for food but they have a delicious looking menu. The space is large and seems like a good place to go if you wanted to study or work from it. The food menu looked great and they also have a bunch of cool looking drinks. I kept things simple and ordered two mocha lattes and they were ready pretty quick. They have cute cups and the barista who took my order was so nice! Would love to come here again soon!

Super cute coffee shop -- lots of quirky decor and upbeat music. Seems like a place to hang out,…read morestudy, and just vibe. For reference, I'm a sweet coffee kinda girl (like a glorified dessert in a cup kinda situation) --- like I should call my dentist and schedule an appointment. So, with that in mind, this coffee was on the bitter side for me... Overall, I recommend giving it a try! (:

I've been twice now and really like it! Super cute spot with the friendliest workers. Last time I…read morecame I got a cortado and I'm always impressed at how good these baristas are at latte art (it's harder than it looks). It tasted great and when we accidentally stayed until they closed they were super nice in letting us know that they weren't open any more.

Amazing coffee, and amazing empanadas. Everything was extremely reasonably priced too. It's also…read morevery cute inside. I'd 100% come back!

We've been clients at Milque for 2-3 years, this is one of the places where you'll get real food…read moredone by the chef Coleen with fresh produce and fresh everything, I always feel amazing afterwards. We love your food Coleen and my son looks roars for the eggs en cocotte every single gel time we go there. 100/10 place to visit if you are from around or just visiting the place, great service and a beautiful place to eat.

A group of 4 of us had breakfast here. We were happy they were open on a Tuesday morning because…read moremany places are not. It is easy to pass by the place because biggest sign on building is for donut shop that previously occupied the space. We were the only people in dining there for most of the time. The waiter was nice but a little different too. He was happy to answer questions and share his thoughts on menu items. In fact he actually hung out at our table a little too long- we wanted to get on with our conversations. Ha. Anyway I had the avocado toast with an egg on top- it was huge order. And very good. They sprinkle crunchy mix on top of the avocado- seeds mostly and lettuce under it - a great combo of texture and flavor esp with a creamy green sauce with it. I tasted my friends Milque Toast and it was very good but definitely sweet. Think bread pudding.

We stopped in for coffee and pastries. They have a good selection of GF and/or Vegan treats…read more I ordered an iced latte and a strawberry/white chocolate scone. They were both delicious and the staff was helpful in providing info.

I can't rave enough about Fiddlehead Fern Cafe. Hands down my favorite cafe city-wide right now…read more Customer service is amazingly hospitable. Because the spot is not ginormous; staff can actually get to know customers. It makes my day when I am recognized by name & recommendations are given based on my regular ordering habits. Small touches like this keep me coming back. Of course the food & drinks are stellar. My favorites are the smashed avocado toast and Sherry vinegar soup. Having oat milk as an option for my cortado is another WIN! The serene ambiance is warm & inviting. Very simplistic and easy to work space. Plenty of outdoor seating to accommodate those wanting to stretch out or bring your four legged friends along for a day at the cafe. Clearly I'm a regular but I'm also a fan. Keep it up! ~Christy

After trying to have brunch at a few other spots unsuccessfully due to sucky parking or ridiculous…read morewait times, I returned to my standby! And I was not disappointed. No long lines or wait time! My breakfast and espresso were delicious! I had a macchiato and the Mudslinger (black bean chili, potatoes topped with over-medium eggs), with a side of bacon (of course). Bacon makes everything better! I found a quiet spot near the windows and enjoyed my meal.

Came with a friend on a Saturday and was worried it would be too busy to find a table but we were…read moreable to find one right away and didn't have too long of a wait in the line. We got both drinks and food. I got the Apple grilled cheese and espresso tonic. The sandwich was soo good and the espresso tonic was so refreshing. The patio seating was nice. It's street parking and the patio has uneven bricks. Super cute though and would come again.