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    Companion Ladue Cafe

    3.8 (223 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Deep dish gooey butter
    Mindy P.

    Funny story, Lindbergh was closed most of the summer so I re-routed my trip from the city to Creve Coeur, via Clayton Rd. Passing by here for more often, my curiosity was piqued. I took the partner to a coffee shop nearby and he passionately hated it. So Companion was his idea for our next trip. I was shocked at how small it is on the inside, but we had no problems getting a table after we ordered. There was also, no line, considering how much chaos there was in the kitchen, it seems like there is usually a line. That being said, I felt pressured to pick my sandwich very quickly and failed to notice the sandwich was cold. They were also out of the original pretzel bun, and under pressure I picked poorly for myself. I would love to come back and try a different sandwich, the soups all sounded delightful AND the gooey butter cake is actually the only recipe that tasted like my mom's homemade gooey butter of which I have never tasted in the St. Louis Metro.

    Fowl Weather Sandwich on ciabatta bread
    Michaela H.

    Companion is one of our favorite lunch spots in STL. It can be busy as times, but their food is well worth the extra hustle and bustle! With that being said, this is not a spot to sit and work for a while- if that is what you are looking for, a coffee spot might be a better fit! The portions are large and the menu is extensive- with lots of variety and healthy options to choose from. It is fresh and reasonably priced for how much you get (for reference my husband and I can share a sandwich and normally we can't do that elsewhere!) Our favorite sandwich is the Fowl Weather on ciabatta bread. Trust me, it's to die for! Salads and soups come with your choice of a few types of bread- we chose the cornbread and were happy with that choice. Lots of baked goods to choose from as well. Every time we have come, the service has been friendly and helpful. It is very fast paced back there for the employees, but they do a good job of handling all the noise and quick work. The dining area can be crowded at times, especially in the winter when the outside patio can't be used if it's a cold day. Despite this, it has never been an issue for us. Sometimes we will even grab it to go and go to a nearby park for a picnic, which is also a great time.

    Sweet treats to add onto your order
    Allison W.

    Great lunch spot to visit with coworkers! Quick counter order line to sit down in the restaurant or take to the patio under an umbrella on a nice day. Or order ahead to pick up at the window! Sandwiches, salads, and soups that stand alone or make a Lotto combo. So many bread and sweet treat options to add on if you feel like treating yourself :)

    Iced latte
    Hannah C.

    This place is a great breakfast/lunch option! It was busy when I went, but the line moved quickly. A bunch of people were eating on the cute patio they had outside so it's a great spot for a nice spring or summer day. I ordered an iced latte to go with their brown sugar syrup and it was exactly what I wanted. The food looked great too. If you're looking for a cafe or a a fast brunch option, this is a great spot!

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    Dainielle F.

    Stopped in for a quick to-go lunch on a sunday and it was super busy! There was quite the line but they moved rather expeditiously. I appreciate being able to look at the menu at multiple stages while in line. There was a gentleman collecting the orders and communicating to the staff before we got to the front so that was nice. However, it wasn't clear that if you wanted to order soup, you should inform the person at the portion of the line and really the beginning was to order your sandwich or salad. Either way, I was helped very quickly and everyone was super nice. There were some flies which was a tad bit frustrating and there was also a window for outside so unsure of how that is best to be utilized (to go orders maybe?) so some additional direction on how to best occupy the space could be helpful but other than that- good experience and my soup (black bean) and chicken sandwich was good! The ciabatta my sandwich was on was a bit overcooked making it hard to fully enjoy (couldn't bite it at all) but still an enjoyable experience! It is a bit pricey so be prepared!

    Whitney S.

    Companion is a a MUST TRY! The menu is filled with a ton of great breakfast and lunch items. My favorites are the harvest salad, Frenchie sandwich, and all of their soups! Be sure to save room for their house-made breads and pastries! Call ahead for easy service to go or wait in line, it moves quickly.

    Crunchy chicken salad, chicken parm soup, and lemonade
    Nicki C.

    Stopped by for lunch during a work trip and it was such a great find! Soups, sandwiches, and salads!! All my favs! The crunchy chicken salad was huge and delicious, that was the full size and the bowl of chicken parm soup, warm my soul, it was flavorful and cheesy! Washed it all down the fresh lemonade. My last day of work I had to stop in again and got the best darn toast, sourdough bread and a tasty toasted marshmallow latte! Service was quick, helpful and friendly. Small cafe but comforting!

    Cristy M.

    Came here on a Saturday for lunch, the place was quite crowded, very popular it seems. They had the ordering system down though and we got through the line pretty quickly. Seating is limited, but they have some spots outside as well. Food was all very very good! We got the companion Lotto duos (half sandwich, half salad/soup). I highly recommend trying the Fowl Weather sandwich - the pepper jelly is so tasty! The roasted peach salad and the green chili potato chowder were also excellently flavored and spiced. Think of this place as a local, better quality St Louis Bread Co

    Chuck's #39
    Vivienne C.

    If there is any restaurant considered a local gem, its Companion. I honestly have never been to a restaurant that fits the definition of local gem more than this one, its kind of shocking. I came on a weekday lunch and the place was packed. It was crazy, the line just kept going and everyone who came to the store seemed to know each other. It made St. Louis/Ladue feel like a small place because each new person who came in would go and say hi to half of the store. Also, everyone was dressed so fancy from tennis moms to people wearing full-on evening gowns with heels. I just love the diversity of people here and it was so fun to watch everyone in the community get along with one another. Now for the food, I ordered the Chuck's #39 and it was delicious. The portion sizes were huge and can feed 2 people comfortably. I appreciate that the chicken was bursting through the seams of the sandwich and it had a great flavor as well. My friend did note that the flavor is a little hard to want to keep eating for the whole time, but I liked it. Food is great but even better is the environment. Come during lunchtime and treat yourself to the community of Ladue!

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    Great soup last week.. keep the daily's coming! Love a cookie too esp peanut butter & ginger!

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    Love the food! Everything is tasty and fresh. They CANNOT get my order right. Communication is a big problem.

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    Love everything about companion! The food and the service is exceptional! The black bean chili and cornbread is my favorite!

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    They closed this location. Go to the Companion on Clayton Road in Ladue. There are more outside dining options.

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