First Watch

Oats & Honey Cafe is our #1 favorite place for breakfast! The menu is not at all boring, as a…read morematter of fact, it is a flavor explosion and a treat for the whole family. There is even a good surprise for those of us who enjoy spices and a little south of the border flair. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable and accommodating. It has a cozy feel and offers seasonal selections throughout the year. Their drink options are also very good. I must also mention their service. We absolutely love their friendly staff, Eddie is our favorite! We often ask for a To-go order to bring home to our daughter and they always package everything so nicely. Excellent food!!

Stopped in for a quick bite to go. Although the young lady sitting down at the hostess stand…read moreoffered no greeting upon entry I directed myself to the bar. The bar staff were pleasant and got my order going promptly. I did have to ask for water as I waited though. It's the small things for me... Finally, my avocado toast came out just as I had ordered. Well packed BUT I did have to ask for napkins. The toast was delicious thankfully. Plenty of indoor seating. The entire menu is available throughout their day shift operating hours; so no limits. Alcohol is served. ~Christy

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Traditional breakfast

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Shack Breakfast & Lunch

4.5(496 reviews)

5.3 mi

Sunday is brunch day for my wife and me, and we ended up back at The Shack Breakfast & Lunch less…read morethan a week after our last visit. Even though it was just the two of us this time, we were seated right away. As the hostess led us to a table in the back, we were pleasantly surprised to see that Erin was our server again. She's upbeat, friendly, and always welcoming with a smile. Erin does an excellent job staying attentive and making sure guests feel taken care of throughout the meal. We started brunch with coffee and water while looking over the menu. My wife ordered the Brussels and Eggs, and I went with the Belgian waffle with a side of hash browns. Our food arrived within about 15 minutes, and everything was fresh, hot, and very enjoyable. The service was phenomenal. Erin checked on us several times during our visit without ever being overbearing, which really added to the experience. After two great visits in less than a week, I think we may have found our new go-to brunch spot.

This is our fav location for Shack Breakfast. We visit anytime we are in town! We typically check…read morein online, but there wasn't a wait, so we were seated immediately. We had phenomenal service this visit, but we have never had bad service to be honest. We both tried something new this time. I had the "please don't by that affliction t-shirt dad" which is a croissant with scrambled eggs, bacon, and American cheese served with hashbrowns. My husband had the breakfast tacos, which were massive and also served with hashbrowns. Everything was delicious, as usual!

Everything Tastes Better In Denver Omelette

The Cease & Desist Burger

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French Toast & EggFrench

Sweet Spot Cafe

4.6(311 reviews)

0.7 mi•St Ann

The Best in Florissant. The best addition in a long time…read moreSweets, food, coffee. Above all the employees are attentive, friendly,& the cleanliness is top notch. Only been to the Florissant location , that's all I need

This casual dining spot is not a lot that I can say about it. Nothing is blowing me away as far as…read morethe aestetics. It's really clean. The have patio seating. The customer service was just average. The young lady was working on some to go orders when we arrived. She didn't greet us. She was very nice when taking the order. The food came out quickly. The gyro was well seasoned. The burger was just okay. I did like the mushrooms and Swiss cheese. They only offer medium well and well done. You can tell it was a frozen patty. The fries were mid. The buffalo wings were decent. I came to try the doughnut cheeseburger. They were out of glazed doughnut. It was near closing time.

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Vanilla sprinkle cake doughnut

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The Midwestern

4.6(16 reviews)

5.4 mi•St Charles

My wife and I were stopped in the Midwestern as we went for a walk in downtown St. Charles. The…read morerestaurant is basic but nice. It is does get pretty load inside. We sat at the bar and had a couple of beers and ordered the kettle chips and dip. The beers were good and cold. The chips were not good at all. They were gold and not made fresh. The bartender was good and checked back on us regularly. But after one drink and the appetizer, we decided to try another place.

After the rain drenched our plans to go to the Lindenwood football game we came to The Midwestern…read moreto watch it with some drinks and food. It was the perfect spot. Great service, good drinks, delish food, and good prices. We ordered a variety of foods for our table...deviled eggs, chicken tendies and fries, kettle cooked chips with homemade French onion dip, a Cobb salad wrap with corn ribs, and a pretzel with cheese...it was all so good!! Our waitress, Emily, was on top of things and kept our drinks filled with a smile. We are already planning on going back after the game next weekend.

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Deviled eggs are amazing!!

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Patio

Hive Cafe

4.3(78 reviews)

5.1 mi

Brunch at The Hive Cafe today!…read more I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of grits, and everything was good. The waitress was very personable and provided great service. The ambiance was just okay, but I was happy it wasn't loud sometimes a quiet brunch is exactly what's needed. The wait time was a little longer than I would have liked, but good food takes time, and judging by how busy they were, it's easy to see why. Overall, a nice spot to enjoy a relaxed meal and good conversation.

First time there and had a wonderful time! The chicken was delicious !! Great customer service…read more Friends and I had waffles, shrimp, and grits! Don't forget the Mimosas!! Would definitely visit Ferguson again!

Such a great place

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Frontier Perk Cafe

4.7(208 reviews)

5.4 mi•St Charles

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!

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Traditional breakfast

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Restaurant

The Original Pancake House

4.5(841 reviews)

6.3 mi

I've been coming here for over 10 years, since they moved into that space. Not sure I've ever had a…read morenegative experience, in any way. But I made it in before peach season was over and it is truly my favorite time of the year Their peach Crepes are heaven. I always get the Dutch baby but peaches trump the DB. Our food was DELISH & our server was as sweet & efficient as can be. This food is not cheap and I understand people say it's breakfast food and consider it overpriced, but for me, I don't cook and eat out all the time, combined with the service and cozy atmosphere I think it's well worth the cost, my opinion. They have a great system and they stick to it. And it's a nice diverse crowd in there which I enjoy. Young old black white and everything in between.

Update: I can't speak enough good things about OPH!! Every…read moreyear I come here I always love my experience--the wait staff is great and the food is quick and always delicious. This time I tried the savory crepe and it was sooooo good!! The hollandaise sauce on top was rich and it was filled with a mixture of eggs and protein. Will DEFINITELY eat it again!

Scrambled eggs and ham and blueberry pancakes

One of the human hairs that was in my food.

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Ahhhh a hot cup of cocoa warms the heart

Brew & Bites Cafe

4.4(32 reviews)

1.5 mi•St Ann

Delicious, new café! Welcoming and bright. Pastries especially croissants and biscuits amazing. We…read morehad a great breakfast, and everything was prepared and presented perfectly. Big menu, attentive service. We felt appreciated. We'll be returning soon.

Biscuits and gravy are legit. Street tacos are authentic. Pancake platter fluffy and delicious. I…read morehad the latte flight which was an excellent way to sample their signature drinks. We've been in town for five days, been back to eat twice and recommended it to everyone we know that lives in STL. Definitely worth your time, taste buds, and support!

Breakfast burrito

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Omelette

Lydia’s

4.8(59 reviews)

5.5 mi•St Charles

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 :)

A few treats from the hundreds of options in the pastry case. I would highly recommend the cinnamon roll.

Orange creamsicle cheesecake. It's bigger than it looks.

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Baked goods

Sunrise Family Restaurant

3.6(122 reviews)

0.7 mi

This was my first time trying this restaurant, I have looked it up a few times, but I never really…read morestopped in there so I decided to go ahead and give something to a try. Walking in almost turned around because it wasn't very presentable. It looks like it was either in the process of being rehab or it just never got finished and I'm always a little leery about the way restaurants look when I'm eating at them, but I decided to give it a try anyway. we sat down at the table, we realized that there was paint coming off the walls, and there were pieces missing from the ceiling, which makes me of things falling into my food. We kept it sample order pancakes & French toast with potatoes. The French toast was the one thing that really tasted homemade while the pancake tasted frozen. The pancake was not fluffy at all. It had that stifffeeling. The omelette was OK and the potatoes were OK, but neither of them had any seasoning. Not particularly that personally, would visit but I believe people should try restaurants for themselves.

Like being in Mayberry, RFD..... old fashioned, low tech, average but genuine service, food clearly…read moremad w . Expect to experience and old fashion, hard to find , genuine breaky experience

Country Fried Steak and eggs

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Country Fried Steak and eggs

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John C.

7 years ago

Best First Watch location of the handful my wife & I have visited. Host staff are extremely friendly & attentive, wait staff are professional & efficient, and the breakfast food items are all freshly prepared & tasty with portion sizes usually requiring leftover boxes. Great value for the money with good menu variety. We have not tried their lunch items yet, but we will return. read more

Molli B.

450

242

6 years ago

Food is absolutely delicious every time! And fast turn around time! I'm not dining in right now (we're in a GD pandemic people!!) but my online order never leaves me waiting. Love coming here for a healthy balanced breakfast or brunch. read more

Amy W.

7 years ago

Outstanding service, and excellent food. This was our first time eating at a First Watch, but hopefully not our last.

Meghan M.

5 years ago

Suzanne was amazing and the shrimp and grits were AMAZING!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add it to the menu!!!!

Saul Ruiz R.

5 years ago

Food absolutely delicious I would so come back again it was so worth the wait,keep up the good work guys

Aly A.

283

4 years ago

I've never had a bad experience here! Great food and customer service!

Mary W.

7 years ago

Pretty good, just wish I didn't feel hungry after I ate here . . .

Lodell P.

5 years ago

Tracey was stupendous. Totally went above and beyond. Best ever!

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