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    4.1 (43 reviews)
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    Mary A.

    Total hidden gem! I only stumbled upon this restaurant when driving down a side street after leaving Parker's Table. This is a tiny Vietnamese restaurant tucked along side the Cheshire Hotel. As of March 2021, you need to call your order in and then pick up in about 30 minutes. There is a parking lot in the rear of the building and parking along the street on Clayton. There is a driveway on the side of the building that connects the rear lot with Clayton. If you are on Clayton, you'll be able to see their outdoor patio dining. Call when you arrive in the parking lot for curbside service. I had arrived early so I went to the door. They said they would bring it out and I didn't need to wait inside. Very friendly service! We tried both the DouDou Beef Noodle Soup (beef pho) and the spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup. Both entrees were $16. Since we ordered our food to go, the thinly shaved beef was served raw on top of the noodles. The same container had cilantro and peppers. The lemongrass soup also had green onions as a garnish. Both broths were boiling hot and served in a separate container. When you get home, just add the raw meat to the hot broth. Since the meat is sliced so thinly, it should cook in a matter of seconds. I thought the portion sizes were generous. I couldn't fit the entire portion of broth/meat/noodles into a large cereal bowl, so I had enough leftovers for the next day. My partner was able to eat it all in one sitting. Completely out of the ordinary for me, I didn't order spring rolls (gasp)! The description of the rice rolls was too enticing to pass up: steamed rice rolls filled with ground pork, mushrooms, and onions, topped with steamed pork. Served with 2 containers of sweet and sour dressing on a huge fresh bed of mixed greens. And not wimpy wilted greens, but enough for a salad. Three come to an order for $13. The prices do seem high, but over the phone, I was not given an option to tip. So, in that case, the price was appropriate.

    Beef Lettuce Wraps
    Whitney S.

    Dou Dou Cafe is a hidden gem that I'm so glad someone told me about! The restaurant is small, clean, and convenient to get to. The food is fresh and delicious! I loved my spring rolls and beef lettuce wraps and can't wait to go back for pho! I'd highly recommend!

    Beef noodle soup
    Jenny S.

    Delicious beef noodle soup! My partner tried the spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup and that was also good. We ordered take out on a cold day and the temperature of the soup was still pretty hot. Would 100% eat here again because the soups were super tasty. Price point is a bit high, that's my only complaint.

    Chicken salad.  Very good dish.  Definitely will get again.
    Ben M.

    Our first time coming here. It's a quaint, small, family place. Prices are a little higher than other places but the food is fresh and delicious. Really tasty and the owner was so nice and engaged with a personal touch. The menu isn't expansive like a number of Vietnamese places but we tried three of the dishes and all were stellar. We ate outside because it was such a nice evening. We'll be back very soon and plan to be regular patrons.

    Slade J.

    This place is absolutely incredible. I just moved here from the SF Bay Area and STL is lucky to have this place. Best spring rolls I ever had in my life. You can genuinely tell this food is made with love. This is a straight up home cooked meal. I feel so incredibly blessed to have been able to find this place. I see people complaining about portions and other silly things. If you are experienced with Asian food you know how special this place is! The owner is also so sweet and wonderful! I can't recommend this place enough!

    Beef lettuce wraps and hot tea
    Kelly B.

    Dou Dou Cafe is a small counter service Vietnamese restaurant located in a building that doesn't look like a restaurant from the outside, a block west of the Cheshire Hotel. The menu is very small, but fresh and delicious. Multiple phos and soups, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, pork belly bowl, etc. busy lunch spot. Quiet in the evening. We have spring rolls, tea and lettuce wraps. A little pricey, but good quality ingredients and Yum! Recommend

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    4.7
    (191 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    I have been wanting to visit Protagonist for quite some time now. We always pass by it and have…read morevisited their sister cafe (Antagonist) several times. We had a wonderful visit! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the baristas. I received a compliment on the shirt I was wearing and then we placed our order. He immediately asked if Kylie would like a pup cup which she happily accepted. The layout of the space reminds me of an online library - rows of books, couches, board games, etc. they even had a kids library area which was so cute! Their menu offers more than just coffee too, which was awesome! They also have specialty lattes available. Kylie made herself at home and got tons of attention from all the sweet customers. Can't wait to go back!

    I'm so glad I stopped by while I was in the area. The first thing I noticed when I entered, is that…read moreI felt like I had stepped into a cozy library that truly welcomed everyone. I love supporting local businesses that share my values. I was admiring some of the stickers for sale at the front counter, and I was told that the owner makes them. There were some fun designs. The staff here was outstanding. 5/5 stars for customer service. I had misplaced my credit card and they reminded me I could do tap to pay from my IPhone. Problem solved. On this visit, I only ordered a cold brew coffee and it was a smooth, mellow blend. It was perfect. They made it exactly the way I ordered it. There is street parking out front and in the surrounding area. This is the perfect coffee shop to gather with friends, read a book alone, or to savor a rainy or cold day.

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    Paris Bánh Mì- St. Louis

    Paris Bánh Mì- St. Louis

    3.8
    (58 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Wow.. okay this long review gets started with me admitting that I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese…read morefood. (Coffee yes, food, not so much) So I'm going to admit have no idea what to expect when I walk inside there... and I walk into .. A warehouse? So I walk in (to get out of the rain, figure I'm going to grab something to go), and I don't even notice the Kiosk at the front of the door line. (You don't need it guys! Trust me! Your bartendresses/waitresses(?) were nice enough and had smiles on their faces, even on a day as slow as today was (or maybe that's why they were happy? Who knows). I don't need any KIOSKS... keep the ladies around to add to the likeability factor! I'm just wanting to get going and so I walk up to the counter, and ask her what she recommends (sorry, dear if i didn't catch your name). Well the ONLY thing I knew won the menu was the milk-tea , so that was the easy choice. And you know my first question to any new place I go. WHAT is your recommendation? It took the waitress a moment to realize I wanted her choice for good food, so I guess that came as a surprise of sort? So I take her choice of the special croissant and just because my eyes see it... How about a Korean Potato corn dog? Thinking that's all there was to the place (note they hadn't even offered to make the milk-tea yet), go find a table.. and then my eyes kinda finally open up to the place. An entire rack of deserts.. Not just any deserts but things like chocolate Tiaramasu (I'd just finished watching one of my weird streaming apps that nobody watches but me), and the chef there had just finished making chocolate tiaramasu on the show, so I was tempted.. but then next to that blackbery cream cake.. just basicaly three SHELVES of mouth watering goodness. But instead of asking I turn around and REALIZE there's an entire SHELF of asian/french pastries (obviously packaged and stored and sold) over to the wall. How the heck did i not see this when I walked in? Okay, so I go simple pick up a couple of deserts off the shelf to go with my meal while I'm still looking around. Unlike Amigo Sole, there's not a lot that draws in terms of art (again other than the ARTISTRY in the sweets department). It's at this point i notice that the restaurant/warehouse has it's own little Karaoke/TV (dont know if it's programmable or how it works). but i figured that's to keep up the warehouse/rave ambiance? Nothing that really stands out, but does make it a bit unique. Anyway food comes, (this is not a rapid cook location, obviously) and make my way out the door. The Milk-tea was PERFECT all the way home. The rest of it... the Korean Potato dog was MASSIVE in size, but was kinda of the bland side, while the specialty croissant wasn't _bland_ . that's not say it wasn't bad, it was just there. Maybe i"m just not a fan of Vietnamese cooking yet? The two pastries from the shelves were what you'd thing for store processed pastries... Next time I'm going to hit the REAL bakery stuff and hopefully that can pick up the score a bit. Service - 5/5 (again very friendly, smiling) Atmosphere - 3.5/5 (unique rave atmosphere without the rave) Food - 3/5 (Again, needs work.. or my tastebuds do?)

    I'm back again to give the gizzards another try. I was told they were the gizzards from another…read morerestaurant that caught fire. I will say they are very good. They are seasoned well. They didn't make it home. I burned my tongue. I couldn't wait for it to cool off. Customer service was very good. Great job of taking our order and bringing it out expeditiously. This is a pastry restaurant combine with Vietnamese foods. The concept is nice. There is Asian art all around . The garage door is a nice touch the vibe is great. Tge accent rose wall stands out. The patio seating also is a nice touch .

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    The Fountain on Delmar

    The Fountain on Delmar

    4.7
    (28 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Such a solid space to grab a night cap, or just visit in general! We stopped after dining with…read moreNixta, and it felt like such a special treat. It was pretty busy for being close to closing time which is great, birthday parties were being celebrated, families grabbing ice cream, and folks like us not ready to end their evening. We ended up sitting at the bar and wanted an ice cream cocktail but were also in the mood for espresso martinis. Our bartender said they have ice cream espresso martinis so the deal was sealed. It was absolutely fantastic and really hit the spot. The quality of ice cream with the little kick of espresso/ cocktail was so great. The space itself is so vibey and detailed, and really aligns with their og location on Locust. I'm so excited to come back!!

    Recently had a double date at Fountain on Delmar for The Iced Fountain, their holiday pop-up. I am…read morea huge fan of Fountain on Locust - and I didn't even know they had a sister restaurant! Needless to say, I was happy to visit this new-to-me location. It's an interesting complex, bathrooms literally outside and attached to Steve's Hot Dogs. It's right next to an empty/neglected field which isn't the most welcoming sight. The parking lot is convenient though vs. street parking at Locust. They have a smaller menu than the Locust location, especially much less ice cream options. I was looking for the brownie in the mug which unfortunately was not on the menu here. I got a yummy and beautiful holiday drink along with a free holiday shot (as part of their holiday pop-up). The interior dining area is super small, I wondered if they had additional seating elsewhere but didn't seem that way. We ordered food, drinks, and ice cream all of which are delicious as usual. While I would still choose to go to their flagship location on Locust, this is a great alternate location if you are near the area.

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    A delicious mojito, served at The Fountain on Delmar!
    A delicious mojito, served at The Fountain on Delmar!
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