I stopped in for the first time on my way to the airport to grab some snacks for later after my husband said he knew I would love this little shop. He was right! I saw several people inside enjoying sandwiches and soup and salad. All looked amazing. I love a cute boutique sandwich and bakery. As I was in a hurry, I quickly grabbed a delicious and large yogurt parfait loaded with strawberries and blueberries with fresh granola and snagged two cookies: s'mores and cookies and cream. Everything was delicious. The cookies and cream was a chocolate chip cookies with Oreos and it was probably the best chocolate chip cookies I've had in a long time. Staff were friendly and it was open and airy and light inside. Definitely a place I plan to have lunch our next time in town! read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Yogurt parfait. Delish! - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The choo choo chicken sandwich is what keeps me coming back time and time again! It's by far my favorite! The bread is delicious, the soups look amazing, and it's a good little hot spot. Quite busy but not too bad even with a line. read more

Companion Cafe shines with its baked goods and sandwiches but I think that's about where the good ends. I planned to order online and do a pickup but the Green with Envy sandwich I wanted is not listed on their online order menu so I had to go in person. I stood in line for about 20 minutes which was expected, I know how busy it gets. When you get to the front to order it is chaos. Someone comes and asks what you want and then just yells it to the rest of the team. Both myself and the person in front of me got to the register and our food was not even started because they couldn't keep up with the orders and nothing was written down. Just very disorganized considering how popular it is. It was decorated nicely for Christmas but that didn't distract from the service. The green with envy is delicious but it didn't travel well; it pretty much melted and fell apart by the time I got home. I also ordered a Greek goddess salad which was nothing special. The ginger cookie was delicious and a nice size. Hopefully some changes are made to make this place run better because otherwise it just really isn't worth the trouble. read more

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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. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Deep dish gooey butter - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Fowl Weather Sandwich on ciabatta bread - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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! read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Iced latte - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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 :) read more

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On my way to the airport, I decided, for the thousandth time, that Starbucks and Dunkin would not be getting a single cent out of me. Not today, corporate giants. So I swung into Companion, grabbed a salad, a sandwich, and of course a dessert because self control is just a myth we tell children. Everything was so fresh. Honestly, it took five more minutes to stop versus an airport order, contributing to Starbuck's CEO next yacht! Local is best! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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I went here for lunch with my co workers and it was delish! I love the expansive menu. There is something for everyone. I got the half and half with the Fowler sandwich and harvest salad. The sandwich was unreal! It has Boursin cheese, red pepper jelly, turkey, bacon and avocado and it was basically fall. When we went it was pretty busy so be aware they are probably pretty busy during lunch time. read more

The food is really really good. The only thing that's crazy is sometimes the prices get a little high for what they are. But if you want a really good sandwich this is definitely not a bad choice. read more

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

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

If there was a 4.2-4.5 I would rate it that, but surely not under a 4 as the overall Yelp rating reports...it's really solid. Great service, extremely quick and courteous...you move thru quickly and that is a must, because it's a small place, so the tables need to turn over quickly. If you're looking for a great sandwich made with fresh ingredients on delightful bread, plus a combination of unique culinary blends, this place is for you. However, it's not a joint you stick around and chat with your lunch mates...due to the size of the place and popularity, you pretty much order, eat and go. There is an outside patio, so spring and summers are likely more geared towards longer meals with friends. Tons of take out orders, which makes sense, because the food is really good! Give it try, expect it to be busy over the lunch hours and perhaps go a bit later if your interest is in enjoying a meal with long conversations. read more

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! read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Crunchy chicken salad, chicken parm soup, and lemonade - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Good food, 5 person order, take out, forgot one meal Too crazy of an order process People are nice but need better processing read more

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 read more

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Food is phenomenal, high quality ingredients, fresh, so why the low rating? I don't criticize for them being busy with the obvious wait, I have to point out that I ordered my food over an hour ahead of time, was at the pick-up window, and the staff actively ignored me for over 20 minutes while every single person in the new order line were being serviced. I would've saved more time not putting in my order ahead of time, and just going to the new order line. Add to the problem some people who ordered ahead walked inside demanded help by the soda station where the take out orders are held, and those people were serviced ahead of the people in line who were waiting their turn. It's a cardinal rule you don't let the people who break the line get service ahead of those who waited their turn. So I pointed this out, and literally they ignored me for another 10 minutes. Overall wait was 35 minutes for an order I placed 11 AM, was told to pick up 11:40 AM, and wasn't able to pick up until 12:20 PM. Food is great, but the attending of the service window needs major work. read more

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! read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Chuck's #39 - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great salads and sandwiches. The staff are usually nice. The line moves quickly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You can also order online and pickup at the window. I always get the picnic basket salad. The cherry gooey butter cake is a must try. They always have beautiful flowers from local florists at the counter. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Picnic Basket Half Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I want this place to be my WORK LUNCH spot! But every time I go, they mess up my meal, I am always waiting longer than others and today my salmon was OLD. If my meal is incorrect a third time, I know something is up and I won't be back. read more

Tucked away in a charming strip mall in Ladue is the OG St. Louis soup and sandwich place. There is no way this popular lunch spot is going to get anything other than 5 stars! Their lunch selections will blow you away. And you can get a combo - 1/2 sandwich, 1/2 salad or soup - choice of 2 - so you don't have to choose. They always have a wonderful selection of soups - vegan options; a few old standards and something unexpected. Today, I selected Mexican Corn Soup and it was delicious - one of the few times I've had a corn soup that was chock full of corn and also tasted like bacon. So good! Your sandwich and salad choice is not going to be so easy. There are so many options! I love their chicken salad and I always go back to it. It's just something simple, really well done. I sub sourdough bread because their sourdough is literally the best. Today, I paired it with the harvest salad, which was a great choice! If you're like me, and you hate digging around to find the toppings on your bed of lettuce, you need to go to Companion! Because the salads are plentiful and toppings are abundant. And we're not even going to discuss the treats at the end of the counter - just save a few calories for a giant cookie or bar. Thank me later. The cafe is a bit small for the large crowd they always seem to draw but in the warmer months, there is a small outside seating area. Go go go. Find your new favorites! read more

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

This is a great spot for a quick and easy lunch. Even when the line seems long, I feel like it always moves pretty fast. It has a very similar vibe to Bread Co on the inside, just a bit smaller and more chaotic. The do have a few tables outside, which is good for when the weather is nice. The staff was friendly too, but you definitely feel rushed while ordering. I didn't mind though because it made the line go by quicker. They have a few breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, and bakery items. I got tuna salad, tough love salad, pretzel roll on the side, and I took home a granola square. Their bread is delicious, I'm pretty sure they make it in house. The pretzel roll (pictured below) is my favorite. Soooo good covered in butter. The tuna salad was good too, there was some type of nut inside which made it kind of crunchy. I really liked it. The salad was fresh as well, I was worried when I saw some of them in plastic containers behind the counter, but if this came from a plastic container, I couldn't tell. It was delicious & this meal was so filling. I also brought home a granola square that I ate the next morning. It was really good, but SUPER sweet. I wished I saved it for dessert instead of breakfast, but I definitely recommend getting at least one bakery item. They has some gooey butter cake that looked amazing too. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Tuna Salad & Tough Love (with kale) - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

For those days where you want to nourish your body with freshness and need the perfect sandwich and salad combo, hop in the car and go to Companion. I used to work blocks from Companion Cafe and found myself eating here at least weekly, usually twice a week. I get the Lotto every time - their version of a "Pick 2" with their chicken salad sandwich (OF COURSE on a homemade croissant) and the Picnic Basket salad. The salad has spinach, chicken, red onion, blue cheese, strawberries and pecans. SO GOOD. And then I get extra strawberry vinaigrette dressing to dip my pretzel stick into - not the healthiest habit, but I'm addicted, okay? They also brew up my favorite hibiscus iced tea that I wish I could bottle and take home. The lines quickly wrap around out the door but seating usually opens up quickly. Worth the short wait in line or take it to go and do the eat of shame in your car. It's worth it. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Spring Chicken Half Sandwich and Picnic Basket Half Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I had breakfast here a few days ago. Although I've had take out from them a number of times, this was my first time eating here. I had a bagel and a chocolate chip scone. The food was good ai enjoyed it. One of the people I was with got avocado toast and it looked incredible. It was covered with what looked like salad with just the piece of toast peeking out from the bottom. Overall they have like 5 different kinds of avocado toast. Definitely looks like a good thing to get. I've had their lunch sandwiches before and they are good too. I would eat here/get food from here again. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - French Dip Whole Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great food but when you order online and says will be ready at 1130 and you wait and wait till 1230 something is wrong. People in line get food way faster read more

This little home town gem is absolutely delicious. They handmade salads, soups and sandwiches are so delicious. The staff is always friendly, quick and helpful! read more

Super crowded; not very clear how to order and staff is distracted and not very attentive. Food is awful. Coffee was cold , when I ordered a hot drink . read more

Companion, I love you. I know COVID is happening. What I'm about to say will not affect my affection for you. I'll still be there a few times per month. Update your menu price if the price has changed. I told two employees that the price I paid was $1 higher than I expected. They said the menus were not all accurate. No apology or anything. Fix that, please. Good thing your avocado toast is the best! read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The service at Companion has gone from mediocre to awful. It's chaos. The last FOUR times I've come here, they've either gotten our order wrong or forgotten our food completely (and twice they did both). Even after going back to the counter to remind them, they forgot to get us our food a second time. The food is decent but the service is a train wreck. read more

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

It's always a great experience when we visit Companion! The crew and the food are second to none. Delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. The breakfast egg dish with a bagel is a great deal. I highly recommend going for any occasion. And don't forget the desserts. Yum! read more

This is an amazing little place with great sandwiches, fair prices, a ton of offerings and a hospitable staff. I enjoyed the first sandwich I had here so much that I came back the next day to try another. I've heard that the salads here are amazing as well and have every intention of trying them and their breakfast. This is a place that I'll be frequenting a ton going forward. read more

Companion Ladue Cafe - Back in the Saddle Whole Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I feel badly that I shared a disappointing experience at the former location during Covid. Companion Ladue is one of the best cafes in St. Louis with quality food and the nicest people around. read more

I never leave reviews but I had to for this place. I just had the Claytonian breakfast bagel sandwich and oh my god it was the best food I've ever eaten. The bagel was so flavorful and they do such a good job fluffing the eggs they must do something special with them 10/10 read more

Companion is the key to my heart. I can have this place for lunch two days in a row and still crave it the next day. My go-to: The Frenchie with extra sprouts and Dijon mustard (the sauce boss strikes again) and one of the soups of the day. Today, I ordered the tomato bisque and it was 10/10. To drink I had the Arnold Palmer and even though it's 45°, my family and I ate outside. The food was great and the soup kept me perfectly warm. The parking can sometimes be a bit tricky around lunch time (12pm-1pm) but the food is always worth the commotion. My mom is friends with the owner and it is inspiring to see her there every day bussing tables. It goes to show you no matter how successful you are, working hard can bring just as much joy. This place is the definition of a consistent, delicious and heart-warming restaurant. read more

We got breakfast here after another spot was closed on Monday. I was visiting St. Louis and didn't realize this was a chain. Regardless, the food was great! I was in the mood for a breakfast sandwich and got an Ooh La La (which is kind of a French breakfast sandwich with Brie on Brioche). The bread was amazing (I guess that is what this place in known for). My sister got avocado toast that looked good but plain and was probably a bit overpriced. Regardless, Companion is a great place to grab a quick breakfast and coffee or sit down for a longer meal. I wish we had these in Pennsylvania! I will be back when I visit next time! read more

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The food is really good however, good luck getting a table during lunch. Since their remodel there are even less tables than before. If it's warm out you might be able to secure a table but that is still iffy. read more