I never thought I could love a cafe more than this place, but they took it to the next level this…read moreweekend!! Not only do they have a great wine selection, but they also play Disney musicals all night long. The Sound of Music, Aladdin...all of your favorite classics. I had to buy two bottles of wine so I could celebrate. I will be coming back here weekly and will be telling everyone I know about this magical place!!

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!

Intimate cafe right on The Loop!…read more There are two floors with various seating. Order your selections (breakfast and lunch fare) at the counter, receive a table letter, and they bring it to you. My cucumber/hummus/veg sandwich was supreme! That bread is extra special. Excellent, fruity espresso! Timely service and helpful staff. Many university students study here; it's definitely got that vibe. And I appreciate wanting an entire 4-seat table to yourself because it's nice to spread out. However, please note it's possible other patrons in a group may want to sit together, and space on this earthly world -- and also at Meshuggah's -- is limited. Definitely will return -- lots of menu items I need to try!

Positively TRANSCENDENT French toast…read more (Also enjoyed my lox bagel and vanilla latte, but that French toast!!!)

Tous Les Jours is a French Asian bakery with locations all across the US (which turned me off a…read morebit). I was pleasantly suprised with the quality and price! The bakery items taste just as good if not better than your local bakery. I love the variety of options they have - I went back 9 days later and there were many new things to try!

One of the best Asian franchise bakeries in St. Louis! They offer a wide variety of delicious…read morepastries, including both savory and sweet puffs, croissants, egg tarts, milk bread, pies, muffins, and danishes. We frequently order cakes from them for special occasions, and they're always a hit. The cakes are perfectly soft with just the right amount of sweetness. Their drink menu has coffee, tea and non caffeinated drinks, and my personal favorite is the iced strawberry matcha. The service is consistently quick and friendly. While it can get a bit noisy if you're looking for a quiet place to work, it's a wonderful spot to catch up with friends or enjoy time with family in a small group. Highly recommended!

This is my second time coming to Paris Banh Mi and first time ordering an actual meal there. This…read moretime I decided to order their Korean corn dog because I found out they're now selling them and I love them so much from my experiences at Korean restaurants around the city. Me and a friend went there and we both ordered the same corn dog, half and half original Korean corn dog, on the same order ticket. As soon as we got there I noticed we were the only ones in line and the restaurant was pretty empty, so we should get our food fairly quickly. About a line of 5 people came, ordered their food, and received their food before we ever got ours. We kept waiting and the waitress finally brought our food after about 30 minutes of waiting, but only my friend received his food. We waited longer for my food to come and it still took them about an extra ten minutes, which wasn't given to us until we went to the counter and let them know I still haven't received my food and it was then they gave me my corn dog. After I finally received my food I noticed how big it was and was at least excited to try it, but as soon as I bit into it, the majority of the inside was air and a little bit of mozzarella cheese. I was really disappointed by this experience and had high hopes I was going to enjoy it. I'm giving this experience 1 star, this place has great foods and desserts that they offer and could be better, but the staff really has to step up their performance.

This was my first visit to Paris Bánh Mì, and I really enjoyed it! I ordered the shrimp fried rice…read moreand the chicken gizzards. The gizzards immediately reminded me of the ones from the old Sunrise Restaurant on Hanley, a nostalgic surprise! They were crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The shrimp fried rice was well-seasoned and tasted fresh, although I wish it came with a little more rice for the price. Even so, the food was good, and I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Great first impression overall, and if you're a fan of chicken gizzards, I definitely recommend giving them a try!

Cute little coffee shop that's now known as The Press. I've had this bookmarked for a bit but the…read morehours doesn't really work in my favour so it's great that I was able to stop by and try their coffee! I got the matcha and was also able to sample the coffee. The area itself is open to stay in and do some work which is great. I would definitely stop by here again if I'm ever around the area.

First the at the Black Lab now known as The Press Cafe! I've been wanting to try this place out…read moresince it's associated with Tech Artista, a coworking community. Really enjoyed the ample amount of outlets for charging and that the seating was spaced well for gathering or solo work. My food and drink were good. Matcha was on point. The everything bagel had a slight mishap but the staff was super understanding and accommodating. Appreciate everyone there!

I've had this spot on my list for awhile, so when my husband wanted to do a coffee date, I thought…read moreit was the perfect time to try it! We have so many good coffee spots in the city and this one seemed so interesting to me! Parking was easy, we walked up and only had to wait a few minutes in line. The menu is awesome, and honestly, their food options are priced really fair. Coffee does seem on the expensive side (two lattes for ~$20) BUT it is speciality coffee afterall. You can also see where they're roasting it, so you know it's fresh. I got the s'mores latte and my husband got a dirty chai. They obsviously use super high quality ingredients AND make syrups in house. Very unique, fresh flavors in both mine and my husbands latte. And both were SO GOOD. Espresso was pulled perfect and had great taste. Their patio is awesome, they have a little indoor space in their greenhouse as well, but we opted for outside since it was a nice morning. It's a beautiful property, and if I ever need a place to sit and work, this would be it. If we lived walking distance, this spot would be dangerous. Definitely one of the more fresh, tastier coffee spots in the city!

I had a delicious chicken salad sandwich and greyhound smoothie on a busy Sunday afternoon. Staff…read morewas sweet and there is always a place to sit inside or outside. Love it here and will always come when offered!

Easy coffee shop good for working in. Stopped here after an early morning flight and grabbed a…read morecoffee (seasonal coconut offering) and a cheddar scallion biscuit. I was disappointed the kitchen was closed because I really wanted protein and fresh food, but the cheddar biscuit was delicious and helped fill the void. The drink was very tasty. Lots of space for sitting inside, in the loft, and outside.

Stopped in to get a coffee and a bite to eat. When you pull in the parking lot, I always find a…read morespot on the right side and head in the main entrance. The coffee shop is on the right and you enter there and get in line for the counter ordering. There is a case with treats to tempt you right there and a stack of menu's to peruse. Ordering is easy and the cashier was friendly. I decided on a salted coconut latte, on their seasonal items board. I had decided on Avocado toast, it tempted me most as it was served on Union Loafers bread, who can resist that? Not me. I was given a number and chose to sit at the counter, lots of tables and counter space and additional room up the stairs. When my name was called for my latte, I was excited! It was beautiful! I really enjoyed the flavor, not too sweet and just the right amount of coconut. A server brought my avocado toast. It was also beautiful. All you need is positioned at the end of the counter, utensils, napkins, go boxes, hot sauce, etc. I liked the presentation but immediately spread the microgreens over the whole toast, moved the egg to the center and cut the toast in half forgetting to take a picture! Darn, camera always eats first but I totally forgot. I enjoyed the toast and would order it again. Good food, friendly staff!

Skip it if you want to feel like a welcome customer I've…read morebeen to Kaldi's on Skinker a handful of times and generally liked it, but my last visit has me second-guessing a return. The person working the counter was visibly disinterested from the moment I walked up, no greeting, minimal eye contact, and an overall vibe that suggested I was an inconvenience rather than a customer. He took my order without repeating it back or confirming any details, and sure enough, it came out wrong. When I pointed it out, there was no apology, just a flat, borderline dismissive response that made me feel like I was the problem for bringing it up. I get that working a busy coffee counter isn't always glamorous, but a basic level of professionalism and a simple "sorry about that" go a long way. Neither happened here. The coffee itself is fine and other staff are lovely. But if you end up at his counter, good luck, when the service makes you feel unwelcome, it's hard to justify coming back when there are plenty of other good coffee spots in the area that actually seem glad you walked in.

I love this smoothie it is so good and made fre…read more Also, they now close at 3p and no longer have breakfast or lunch items. They now only have coffee, tea and bakery items.

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.

I was remarking to a member of my running group that I've probably driven past this place a million…read moretimes and never noticed it was there. I'm not sure what I imagined it being. A Kinkos? Some place where I could print off copies of my zine about protecting the environment by committing minor acts of terrorism in America's forests? Turns out, it's a place where you can listen to truly random vinyl records while eating burritos entirely too good to be available in Clayton. Nothing about the latter says this part of town except for the price, which is almost like someone's cruel idea of a joke. I'd suggest that they're the best breakfast burritos available anywhere in the area, but what do I know? I've been eating breakfast burritos since the Reagan administration, when they were invented (as far as I know), but mostly of the microwavable variety. They have the potential to be the best food possible, because they combine the two other best foods, breakfast sandwiches and Mexican food, but no one seems to put any real effort into them. They're less likely than their lunch/dinner counterpart to cause gastrointestinal distress. People suspect that the reason Chipotle gives you the runs roughly every third time you visit is because of the cilantro, which is impossible to wash, but I heard it's really the lettuce. Never get lettuce on a burrito from Chipotle. If you're getting one of those bowls, why are you even going to Chipotle? You're probably already fat, and not eating a tortilla is not going to make a difference. But I digress. Upshot is primarily a coffee shop, and I think it's generally well regarded as far as that's concerned, though I'm no expert. I drink a nice, stiff six cups or so of whatever's on sale first thing in the morning and it usually ends up being the highlight of my day. I don't need any coffee in addition to that. I might get nervous. I've had luck lately with the seasonal selections at other local coffee shops that I've visited, so I figured I'd take my chances with an iced strawberry matcha latte. It seemed like it would be nice and refreshing after getting in a few miles with the homies, and damn it if it didn't hit the spot. You could see the actual seeds in it from where they must have crushed up an actual strawberry to make it, thus justifying the price, at least as far as they're concerned. They spared no expense with the burrito either. It's filled with surprisingly large chunks of bacon and avocado. Can they afford to give you more bacon because they don't cook it to the point where it starts to shrink? I like it when it's still kinda chewy, but I'm sure many would beg to differ. That must be how bacon is served in Clayton. They don't have the lovable old James bring it out to you, but I can understand, with this being 2026. It's not the lengthiest tortilla in the world, but it's stuffed to nearly overflowing with eggs, cheese, potatoes and what have you. I'd suggest bringing a date just to see if she could wrap her lips around it, but who's got that kind of money? It would have to be someone you've already been out with a few times, who's with the program, so to speak.

The coffee was amazing! I tried their seasonal Horchata Latte, and it was absolutely delicious. The…read moreseasonal flavor was unique and definitely something I would order again. The ambiance was also one of my favorite things about the place. They only play vinyl records, which created such a cool, cozy, and unique atmosphere. You could really tell that a lot of thought went into creating the overall vibe of the café. I didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but everything on the menu looked incredible, so I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying it. The only downside was that the music was pretty loud while we were there. We were trying to have a work meeting, so it was a little difficult to hear each other at times. However, if you're just looking for a fun place to grab coffee, enjoy good music, and take in a really cool atmosphere, it's definitely worth checking out. Overall, I had a great experience and would absolutely go back! The coffee was amazing! I tried their seasonal Horchata Latte, and it was absolutely delicious. The seasonal flavor was unique and definitely something I would order again. The ambiance was also one of my favorite things about the place. They only play vinyl records, which created such a cool, cozy, and unique atmosphere. You could really tell that a lot of thought went into creating the overall vibe of the café. I didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but everything on the menu looked incredible, so I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying it. The only downside was that the music was pretty loud while we were there. We were trying to have a work meeting, so it was a little difficult to hear each other at times. However, if you're just looking for a fun place to grab coffee, enjoy good music, and take in a really cool atmosphere, it's definitely worth checking out. Overall, I had a great experience and would absolutely go back!