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    Half & Half

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lox Avocado Toast, Breakfast Fried Rice, Breakfast Tacos
    Maya O.

    Attentive service. Even with a packed house. Great quaint local, breakfast diner. He tried the lox avocado, toast, fried rice, and breakfast tacos. Can't wait to return to try more!

    Salmon Hash
    Hannah C.

    A cute spot in Clayton! It was fairly busy on Sunday but they were spot on with their wait time estimate which I really appreciated. After getting seated, the service was super fast. Our server came over quickly, and the food was out super quickly too. The seasonal lattes were sweet but tasty. I thought the breakfast fried rice was the unexpected winner of the meal - a lot more flavor than expected and I was skeptical about the pineapple but it worked! The pinto beans in the omelette also worked better than expected. Portions were big so got to take leftovers. Not sure what more there is to ask for!

    Eggs and Potatoes
    Michaela J.

    Came here on a weekend for brunch. It gets very busy, especially on Saturday morning so be prepared to join the waitlist ahead of time. They have street parking outside in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is a little bit on the smaller side so with it getting so packed it can be a little tight if you have a larger group. But it is a nice and cute café vibe. The wait staff was friendly and efficient with service. The portion sizes were good and there are a fair amount of options for non-meat eaters. I definitely had plenty to take home with me. Their pancakes are huge and have a really great flavor!

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    Lindsay P.

    Short wait list this Sunday! Service was fair, pretty busy, we sat inside, but outside was also an option! Lively atmosphere, great for groups and also fine for solo dining. Food is always great, my spouse always orders the blackberry French toast for the table along with the meal. I also had the cold brew in addition to the Cali Omlette!! Yum

    Lox Benedict
    Nordia B.

    I really really love this spot! Food was delicious, service was awesome! Definitely will be back!

    Salmon Hash
    Alli N.

    Half & Half - a true St. Louis brunch gem! Half & Half in Clayton has that perfect local charm that makes it feel both laid-back and special every time you go. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively -- full of the smell of freshly brewed coffee and buttery goodness coming out of the kitchen. The servers accommodate and make sure your brunch always hits the spot! Their specialty coffees are next level -- the mocha gets me every single time. It's rich, perfectly balanced, and the kind of drink that makes you pause for a second before that first sip. And when it comes to the food, you literally can't go wrong. Everything on the menu is a winner -- from the Clara Cakes (sweet, fluffy, and indulgent) to the breakfast fried rice, French toast, omelettes, and skillets loaded with creamy sauces and golden potatoes. The savory dishes are goddess-level savory -- think buttery biscuits, creamy sauces, and flavors that make every bite feel like brunch heaven. Whether you're catching up with friends, grabbing coffee solo, or starting a weekend with a bang, Half & Half is one of those brunch spots that just gets it right every time.

    Avocado toast and eggs with missing seasoning
    Chrissy E.

    I came here for brunch with a friend as she suggested this place. She made a reservation and by the time we got there, we were still 8th on the list with plenty of open tables. We checked in and were seated out on the patio. After sitting, we were quickly given water and asked what we'd like to drink. I was craving a mimosa but they only have the regular and grapefruit flavors available, so I went with the classic. Food wise, we both chose the avocado toast but had our eggs prepared differently. A few minutes later we got our mimosas. I enjoyed the heavy pour! Shortly after, our food arrived and this is where things took a turn. When we got our plates, we noticed the two pieces of avocado toast with eggs on top but that's it. We were taken aback that this didn't look like the pictures we had seen and that the dish seemed so plain. Upon moving my egg to the side, the bread was indeed plain. There was no seasoning, not even the everything seasoning that usually goes on top, no balsamic drizzle, nada. It was super disappointing. We finished and then asked for the check. The food was pretty good but overall, I was underwhelmed. It didn't "wow" me like I had hoped it would.

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    Kay H.

    I really appreciate the variety here. I debated between 4 to 5, because I haven't tried many of the coffee options. Since I've only been once, but would return I would say it's worth a visit. So the pancakes, you can order a stack or singular. I was very grateful because I wanted to try it, but with my avocado toast. Not all places have the egg with the avocado and I loved that they offered this. My friend had some type of scramble. They had a miscommunication on chopping her sausage in it, but small hiccup. The only problem I'd have is I would probably want to order the same thing even though they had a lot of other items that looked appealing. Exception being, I would skip the house coffee and try a specialty. It may be obvious for locals, but only paid street meter parking options.

    Avocado toast
    Timira M.

    I've been wanting to try this place for quite sometime. I finally got a chance to come in on Tuesday. Apparently, them being open on this day is new. I walked in and the hostess was nice and seated me immediately. Despite my party running a little late he still was attentive in making sure I was okay with water and he went over some menu options that were good. I ended up settling on the breakfast tacos with potatoes on the side. It was delicious and a nice portion of you aren't looking to eat a big breakfast but still want the full feeling. It's a small place and now I understand why it's so packed on weekends. I would suggest going during the week if you can. They got so busy it took a minute for us to get the check. I will definitely come back and try more menu items. As always until next time...

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    Monica M.

    Such a cute spot! Decent amount of seating and great menu. Lots of coffee drink options. We had the Clara cakes (enormous portion), ham and gruyere omelet, and sausage biscuit. The portions were large and the prices are fair. The inside is so cozy and cute. Great breakfast spot!

    Eggs Ham and Spinach Benedict
    Cristy M.

    Highly recommend the eggs Benedict! They are so tasty. Also love their outdoor patio area. Service staff is friendly. Wait time can get long on weekends so join their waitlist online.

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    Debbie W.

    Porch Pals and Pricey Pancakes - But Worth It! Carson and I kicked off our "Best Places to Go With Your Dog" series this morning at Half & Half in Clayton, MO--and WOW, did it deliver! This adorable little porch, friendly faces (shoutout to our sweet server Olivia ), and a giant cup of baked oatmeal goodness made it the perfect Saturday treat. Carson soaked up every second--tail wagging, people-watching, and maybe accidentally taste-testing a bite of toast.

    Sara G.

    Half & Half in Clayton is the kind of breakfast spot that's always buzzing with energy, and for good reason. I decided to try their salmon hash, and let me tell you, it was a total treat. Salmon can sometimes feel a bit heavy and too overpowering for breakfast, but not here--it was perfectly balanced. #stlouispescatarisnapproved The hash came swimming in this amazing sauce (seriously, I could have eaten it with a spoon) and was loaded with spinach and potatoes. Every bite was just so lovely. If you're looking for a casual spot with great vibes and even better food, this is it.

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    Excellent brunch spot. Great food and drinks. Friendly staff! Love to sit on the patio in the spring.

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    The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious!! This is one of my favorite local brunch spots.

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    Food is always terrific. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Two thumbs up! Great value

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    Amazing! Great service and great lattes. Food was above and beyond and everybody was very friendly.

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    Eclectic, small diner, friendly staff and yummy breakfast. Had the breakfast fried rice with a fried egg and added bacon.

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    Our drinks and entrees were amazing. The service was top-notch. This place is on my repeat list for good food when in STL again.

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    The food is very good. The coffee is even better. They brew Blue Print coffee from St. Louis. Good service too!

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    Ivy Café

    Ivy Café

    4.5
    (407 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    In a nutshell, great service, comfortable surroundings and excellent food. What more could you…read morepossibly want? Today was a quick in and out but thought anyone reading this might enjoy these words.... I tried the Morning Salad (mixed greens, grilled avocado, tomatoes and 2 scrambled eggs) and the Crispy Potatoes (crispy bacon and cheese). Wow....a most excellent combination if there ever was one. Don't ever sleep on Ivy's drink game. Their food is ridiculously good, but their drink menu is right up there. The Hyde is somewhat of an Ivy Margarita inspiration and YOU need to try it. Okay, I'm going to ask for some grace regarding my pictures as I was taking my last bites, when I realized I forgot to shoot the plates untouched. Oh well, as the immortal Prince says.....'Dig if you will, this picture.....'

    We took a guest to breakfast here one weekend morning recently. Street parking was easily…read moreavailable, and is free on weekends. What a sweet and bright, open space it was! Clean too. The seating host and servers we met during this experience were very nice. I ordered the mushroom coffee: forest & meadow mushroom medicinal powder, served with a shot of espresso. I received a large, hot mug of beverage with artistic crema decor. Could not discern mushroom flavor save the grit at the bottom of the cup, but I can now say I've tried it. My eggs and salad dish came out next, along with an order of their toasted sourdough bread, butter and jam I ordered (their specialty). Unfortunately, the toast was cold, as was the liquidy fruit jam. Butter was ice cold out of the frig too since it has been forgotten and needed to be retrieved. The small green salad was fresh and tasty, but the two scrambled eggs were cold and rubbery. It was hard to know who was out server because aside from the seating hostess, four more people arrived, one after the other, at varying times to get the meal and forgotten items to our small party of three. I was left feeling that more training and organized timing of meals is needed at this establishment.

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    HiFi - Upshot Clayton

    HiFi - Upshot Clayton

    4.6
    (66 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    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.

    This location is built around a vinyl record/hifi music concept so music is a huge part of the…read moreexperience. Coffee is pretty consistent (similar to the other locations) with seasonal drinks and house-made syrups. I believe the food options are the same as well although I didn't try any at this location. Stylish, cozy, and trendy. Great for casual hangs or solo coffee runs (music can be loud though).

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    Café la Vie

    Café la Vie

    3.8
    (75 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We look forward to Restaurant Week (RW) every year as an opportunity to enjoy a special dinner at a…read morelocal spot we've never visited. 5 of us came from St Charles County and were delighted with our experience at Cafe La Vie (located within the La Meridien Hotel, parking underground). The cocktail menu and RW menu were fabulous, and yet bringing it all to life with effusive knowledge and enthusiasm about the various dishes was our outstanding server, Corinthian. She shared interesting and incredible insight on each offering, making us feel valued and appreciated patrons, advising based on our interests and likes to help us make decisions. Each of us was pleased with our various selections. While the soups were tempting on a cold night, I was delighted with the French-inspired Lyonnaise salad complete with a perfectly prepared soft boiled egg. My panko-encrusted swordfish with burre Blanc sauce was light and tasty. The gooey butter beignets were light on the gooey butter custard-like filling, as promised by our server (and more special than the typical St. Louis dessert), sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. The ample dessert (3) provided take home leftovers for delicious breakfast treats. The cocktails I enjoyed included a Japanese Old Fashioned & an Espresso Martini, both very good. Initially upon arrival, an adjacent table of younger women was unusually loud (in a space that doesn't absorb noise well) that I feared would spoil our evening; rather than approach them (tempted) or engage management, I glared a few times at them and it seemed to have resolved. Overall, this was a very enjoyable, comfortable, and satisfying dinner; we would return.

    Ambiance - hey, it's part of the Le Meridien Hotel, and guess what?we were staying there! We seated…read moreourselves at the bar and I quickly ordered a Kolsch local brew while hubby ordered a Stella 0.0 beer - we weren't TOO hungry but still - we ordered up a menu and dived in! I ordered a smoked turkey soup while hubby ordered up his signature French Onion soup - we also ordered up a 1/2 charcuterie board - good news? The soups were just great, really. We ate 'em up quickly! The charcuterie board? Ok - where to start? The salami and prosciutto were great. The cheddar cheese was way too basic and (dare I say) a couple pieces were hardening up- yikes! Fresh it was not. The other cheese was unable to be ID'd and was kind of "bread like" - not good. But the bread (crostini)? Oh my goodness- hard as a rock. Not good at all. So we ate up the meat, some of the cheddar - and left most of that funky cheese and that hard bread. The hummus and fig spread was great, though - so no issues there. Hmm. So this was a mixed bag. But the surprise came - partly my fault, I know - I asked for a shot of their most expensive Scotch on the rocks. I should have asked the price - just over $100 for a shot! We didn't know this and only wish the bartender would have asked me to confirm the order by saying "the one I have is over $100/shot - are you sure you want it!" - but that didn't happen, darn it. So we paid up - and I swore never to order nothing but basic Scotch going forward! So - the soups and beers were great - but we suggest staying away from the charcuterie board until the bread and cheese selections are tweaked a bit more!

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