Absolutely loved our breakfast here! My husband and I sat on the patio overlooking the river, and…read morethe view alone made it worth the visit! So peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect start to our morning! What truly made the experience exceptional was our server, Jenn. She was incredible from start to finish!! She was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She made great recommendations, checked on us at all the right times, and went above and beyond in ways you don't see often. My husband is picky about biscuits and gravy, and Jenn kindly brought him a sample of the gravy first to make sure he'd like it...such a small gesture to some people, but truly made it special for my husband. She even sent us off with coffee to go, which we really appreciated!! The food was just as impressive. I had the traditional breakfast. Everything was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were nice and crispy, Jenn recommended the ham, which was so flavorful and perfectly charred, so good!!! My husband ended up loving his biscuits and gravy! Between the amazing service, delicious food, and relaxing riverfront setting, this was easily one of our favorite breakfast experiences. Jenn truly made it memorable, and we'll definitely be asking for her every time we come back. Can't wait to return!!

What a charming cafe in the middle of a charming Downtown area!…read more It was freezing the morning we went in, but I was wanting breakfast - specifically pancakes. I had this place in the bookmarks and figured now was the best time to visit. Parking can be an issues in Downtown St. Charles since it is limited to street parking or public parking a few blocks away. We found parking right in front of FPC, mainly because it was a cold, Monday morning. We were greeted immediately, and inside was much smaller than I expected. We got seated right away though, and a good chance to really review the menu. I got a house coffee (delicious), and my husband got a Purple Haze Lemonade. We ended up getting a kid's pancake with bacon and scrambled eggs, Short Rib Breakfast Stack, and a Bomb Burrito. The pancake for my 2 year old was MASSIVE so it was a good day for him lol. The short rib stack was yummy - hash browns with runny eggs and meat on top. The burrito was also pretty good. Our breakfast entrees came with a side order of potatoes and while it was good, it got saltier over time so I might not get that next time. They advertise beignets, so we might go for that next time and try out their lunch menu!

Shit good as HELL I love a breaded wing. Breaded wings really tickle my pickle in the freakiest way…read morepossible I also got a blt, WITH THE EGG and it was good as hell I got news for ya.

Super yummy food. They had a decent variety of options. The sprouts were roasted and absolutely…read moredelicious. Was healthy and filling. One of the best meals I've had in the St Louis area.

I was a little surprised by how this experience stacked up against the 4.6 rating…read more I ordered the turkey and brie sandwich, and it didn't really land. The bread was more like a basic sub roll than something you'd expect from a café like this, and the balance was off. It was very heavy on the turkey and pretty light on the brie, which kind of defeats the point of ordering that combo in the first place. That said, service was solid and the space itself is a nice, quiet spot if you're looking to get some work done over lunch. Overall, not terrible, but not something I'd go out of my way to come back for.

After standing in the large queue the woman working the cash register was rude when asked…read morequestions. We were sat outside during a windy day directly in front of a backdrop that kept blowing into our party. I ordered bacon requesting it was crispy and the bacon was undercooked mostly. The "crispy" sections were just burnt. It was also $4 for 3 pieces. It was particularly busy (brunch time) and on the weekend so that's something to keep in mind.

Super cute space, kind of rustic with bookshelves and books placed throughout. They have a big bar…read moreand offer a small room for a group. Our server was great, she was friendly and efficient. They have some unique offerings, and I have been eyeing the chicken and waffles online. Shared that and Avocado Toast with no Feta one of my daughters in attendance. Had a bite of my other daughter's chorizo biscuits and gravy. I liked the pearl sugar waffle and the chicken tender, I was glad to have gotten the sauce on the side, it was too sweet for me. It was also on the Avocado toast but I loved the fresh greans on that as well as the poached egg, it was yummy. Nice space, good food, friendly service

My wife and I spent three days in St. Charles, Missouri, and we were excited to return to Novellus…read more We visited around the same time last year and had a great experience, so we were really looking forward to coming back. I normally don't like leaving negative reviews, but something felt different this time. When we walked in there was only one other couple dining, and there was noticeable clutter sitting in the corners of the restaurant. It gave the place a different feel than what we remembered from our last visit. I ordered the Creole Breakfast Gravy. The biscuit itself was excellent--light, fluffy, and exactly how a biscuit should be. Unfortunately the gravy was disappointing. It tasted more like regular sausage gravy with a heavy amount of cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning added to it. The flavors just didn't balance well. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict. One poached egg was perfect, but the other came out over medium. That's something a trained chef normally wouldn't send out, and it made me feel like the kitchen might have a cook working the line rather than a chef overseeing the dishes. I do want to say the waitress was phenomenal. She was very attentive, friendly, and always made sure our coffee stayed fresh and hot. Her service was definitely the highlight of the visit. We will likely come back again because we know this restaurant can do better. Hopefully the kitchen can correct a few things and bring the consistency back.

The staff greeted us right away. We had time to look over the menu. The food was served quickly…read more We had the peach salad. It was excellent. We did not feel rushed.

Standard Main Street parking. Street or lot…read more Empty at 10am Saturday. Service was good. Orange juice was tasty. Biscuit and gravy. 7/10. I liked the flavor. Gravy slightly runny. Biscuit was slightly overcooked. It was a bit warm when it got to the table as the app. Breakfast hash. 8/10. Great flavors with the eggs, avocado, chorizo, and hash brown. Chorizo was fine. Sausage would've been good. Eggs cooked well. Avocado was nice. Generous portion. The hash browns were the star. Very tasty. Overalll nice brunch. Lots of options on the menu. Nice service.

My husband and I went to this charming cafe on a Sunday. We got there around 9:30 and there were 2…read moretables left. We ordered specialty coffees and they were delicious! We found parking on the street easily. I ordered a breakfast crepe that was outstanding. It was filled with fluffy eggs and ham. My husband ordered a croque madam and he said it was wonderful as well. We loved the look of this place. There is a tiny outdoor area to eat, but I have a feeling that it is always busy. We will be back!

We were in Saint Charles for a breakfast date and thought this would be a nice place to check out…read more On paper it seemed ok. The interior is small, about 20 seats spread across different tables. There is an area to place orders, but that's for carry out. You also check in there and then grab any open table if you are going to eat in. The interior is decorated with random stuff that is meant to look French, but just makes it appear cluttered. We ordered a couple of breakfasts and waited for a while for them to come out. Coffee was basic and the London fog was really watered down. But the worst was when the food came, I ordered over easy eggs, and the came out way undercooked. Like, still very liquid. But since our server never came back to check on us, I ate everything else. While we waited, we heard them explain to someone that they don't make most of their pastries, which was disappointing. When our sever finally came back to drop off the check I showed her the eggs and asked for them to be taken off the bill. She tapped on the handheld device for a second and handed it to me for payment. When I asked for a copy of the receipt, she seemed nervous. After I got it, i noticed that it had not been taken off. She left to go to other tables and I didn't feel like being there anymore. I would suggest skipping this place and trying the other restaurants in the area. Better food and better service!

Lydia's is quite lovely. Located in a rehabbed warehouse near the Streets of St. Charles, this is…read morethe kind of place to get away and focus, relax, or visit with friends. Large, airy, and cozily-decorated. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and tables, a cute bar, and a beautiful case of sweets. I had the Hello Sweetie Refresher and a couple of macarons, and I'll come back and try more of their menu. The price is good, and the staff is super friendly. Easy to miss. Large black warehouse, semi-tucked away. Use the computer map in your pocket.

Always the best cheesecake - I tried a slice of espresso Irish cream today and it was amazing…read more Also my regular salted caramel oat milk latte The staff is really sweet too :)

Got a Yelp alert regarding soup restaurants nearby. It was 15 degrees and I happened to be on main…read morestreet and yelp said their French onion soup was supposed to be very good so we stopped in and ordered 2 soups and split a roasted butternut squash and beat salad with pine nuts and feta as well as a southern fried chicken sandwich. The French onion soup was amazing! As close as I recall the original Famous Barr restaurant soup was years ago. The salad was ok. Don't know why they chose to purée the butternut squash after roasting it, but that I think would've been better having the roasted bite with the beats. But the southern fried chicken sandwich was delicious. Highly recommend. And the Service was great.

The ambiance is absolutely adorable. I love the feel. I love everything about them, repurposing…read moresomething historic and making it quaint yet upscale. The service was wonderful. The server was very knowledgeable about all things on the menu presented us with the off menu specials for the night information over everything offered with it. It was wonderful. They have great wine selections. Great beer selections very impressed with everything. The only negative was this was my cheat meal and I got the chicken Alfredo and the pasta was not very flavorful. The chicken was prepared nicely. It was grilled it was delicious. I was expecting maybe a little bit more flavor to the chicken which could've helped with the pasta, but the pasta was very bland. Other than that, I loved everything and I will be back to try other things on the menu

Came here with a party of 12. Family had made a reservation and the table was all set up for us…read more The waiter was very good at his job, clearly passionate about the food (when he told us the specials I was practically drooling- so eloquent). He made sure we were well taken care of the whole time. Despite this being in essentially a rich persons strip mall the ambience inside was wonderful. Beautiful decor, wonderful atmosphere. The food was very very good. Love farm to table and this place delivers that with elegance. I highly recommend this place for a nice night out. The prices reflect the quality you get. The 38$ pork chop I ordered was excellent and a lot of food! They handled a group of 12 very well. And from experience I know not a lot of places can pull it off but this place did with grace. Highly recommend.

I really try not to be negative about a local business. I'm a supporter of doing business with a…read morecompany willing to support the community. I was looking to "book" a private dining room in a restaurant that I thought might be good. I called Prasino's, but couldn't speak with anyone because their Customer Service is geared to choosing numbers on my phone keypad. Okay, I followed the rules-- left my name and contact information and sat back to wait for a call. It has now been over 48 hours and there has been no call; no message. I've now booked with another local restaurant. A place that has humans who will speak with a person when he or she calls. I suppose they must have all the business they need? Mu business would have only provided between 5 and $10,000 but hey-- I guess that's not worth returning a call. In any case, I don't recommend Prasino's. I suppose they just don't care.

This was my first visit to this location…read more It was cold outside but the Van Gogh hit the spot to warm me up! It's made with chocolate, Carmel and vanilla. A mocha masterpiece. Service was very friendly. Self serve water available. Perfect spot to grab a coffee, frappe, espresso or smoothie. Nice case filled with add on sweet treats. Local art on the walls. Nice laid back vibe.

Been going here ever since it opened. Great people who work there and I've made friends out of many…read moreof the regulars like me. They have been understanding about my dog accompanying me in to grab my coffee and then heading out as well. Chris, the owner is a great business person and supports the other "Main Street" businesses. Why would you not go here.