Great spot to grab a sweet treat and a coffee. My mom and I wanted a coffee after lunch before heading to the mall. We wanted to support local, so this was a perfect fit! I also love that this space aims to provide front/ back of house skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. We went in the afternoon, so a lot of bakery items were sold out (good sign). They had full size gooey butter cakes and pre wrapped items ready to, so definitely keeping that in mind. They also had their famous smile cookies (I've been eating them since I was a kid). They have a full ice cream bar in here (had no idea) which is great to add to the sweet treat line up. My coffee was great (iced latte) and the service was also good. Parking can be tricky in downtown Kirkwood (if you know you know) but we scored a lucky spot on the street right outside. Check it out! read more

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I went here a few weeks ago. I think I had not been here. It's a bakery/cafe that provides job training for people of various abilities receiving job training. And I don't remember what I had, lol! I liked it and I'll return to update this review if I remember what it was. A few of the employees -- people perhaps in their early 20s who did not appear to take their jobs as seriously as the cashier -- were engaged in a private conversation behind the counter. The cashier and customers had to wait a moment to get their attention about a menu item that had been discontinued, though the online menu we found had not been updated. We had a group of 8 people. We sat upstairs. I wasn't all over the setup of the space. Perhaps half of the seating is upstairs and the stairs have a bend/turn. The person bussing lost control of the tray. From what I could see, in her attempt to regain control of the tray, she fell and broke something or some glass cut her and she was bleeding quite a lot before she left for treatment. I think smaller trays may be in order, or a dumbwaiter, or perhaps an employee with better upper body control could do this task. Between that and a comment said by one of the waitstaff that I prefer not to repeat, I am hoping I caught them on an "off" day. We need more businesses like this one. The food was good, too, so I will return. read more

More people should patronize Pioneer Bakery in downtown Kirkwood. It's far more than a bakery, although their baked goods are great. Their breakfast/brunch options are solid! My favorite is the three-meat burrito which comes packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham and cheese, with sour cream and salsa on the side. Also on the side... a huge portion of their breakfast potatoes, which are whole skin-on smashed potatoes that have a heavenly combo of crispy exteriors and creamy interiors. All together it's a meal and then some, with plenty left over for tomorrow's breakfast. Fast and friendly service, and I their mission of providing training for adults with physical disabilities. Give them a try! read more

I love the mission of this place. That alone is enough reason for folks to give it a try. We had excellent service when my group visited. You do order at counter and they bring food to you. But they were happy to bring any item you forgot to pick up. I ordered the weekday deal which you picked 3 items. My eggs were cooked correctly, the sausage was just okay to me and the bowl of fruit was a bit small. Personally I'd rather pay a little more and get a slightly more fruit or thicker sausage. All in all I will definitely return here to try some of the baked goods. Or to have lunch. read more

Pioneer Bakery Cafe - My pick 3 from the weekday menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

I came here after reading the great reviews! Pioneer bakery didn't disappointed!!! Walked in and ordered with no wait around 8:45 am. There's plenty of seating. I love my western omelet brunch plate. The potatoes were one of the best I've ever had! Kids under 10 eat free so that was nice to take my kiddo along! The quiche is a on the small portion size but still tasty. Great place for families and brunch date! read more

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Happened to stumble on this place while in Kirkwood and decided to check it out. I'll say this, I'm very particular about the biscuits and gravy that I eat and most restaurants where I've tried their biscuits and gravy weren't good at all, BUT Pioneer Cafe definitely showed out!! Their dish included soft, cheddar biscuits with a perfectly seasoned sausage gravy. It came with a side of eggs and giant, deep fried garlic parmesan potatoes. The meal was perfect and the storefront is beautiful. Pioneer Cafe is worth the stop! read more

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Disclaimer. I did not eat anything at this spot because I was so full for lunch, but my friends did and the pineapple upside down cake and the gooey butter ice cream look phenomenal. We had so much fun at the spot! Thank goodness we didn't get kicked out. The staff was definitely ready for us to leave. We play entirely too much. Amazing spot with desserts all around. I had no idea this spot existed. read more

Pioneer Bakery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Pioneer Bakery Cafe is an awesome concept restaurant, it's amazing that they employ adults with disabilities, they really are pioneering a new wave of inclusivity! The Cafe is clean and large. There is seating by the windows and an upstairs area as well. They have a variety of different baked goods behind the glass, as well as drinks, food, and ice cream. I got a chai tea latte - in all honesty, it wasn't my favorite, it was really milky and sweet. I didn't get food this time but I've heard great things about their breakfast/brunch items, so I look forward to trying those in the future. The service was super fast, I was the only customer in line and they made my latte asap. read more

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Great place to eat. The food is great and service people helpful. Highly recommend if you enjoy a hearty breakfast. Their potatoes are excellent. If anything, I find the portions a little large. But everyone has their preference. read more

We were in town visiting friends and wanted a yummy casual place for breakfast. We stopped in and immediately were captivated by the bakery display cakes. "Are those cinnamon rolls under that icing?!" "Holy cow, is that a s'more cookie?!" "Look at those cannolis!" We could order via QR code from a table but chose to stand in line as we were still staring at the baked goods. The line moved very quickly and the staff was very helpful. In fact, my son got the previously mentioned s'mores cookie, turned too fast to take it to his seat, and it promptly went flying on to the floor. The staff immediately reassured him that it happens and got him a replacement. I ordered the pancakes as I expected small hands to steal from my plate. I ordered a black coffee and immediately fell in love when they asked me which roast I wanted as that is no longer the norm, even in coffee shops. The small ones ordered a sprinkle donut and a s'more cookie, while the spouse ordered the short rib hash with a berry smoothie. The food was incredible. The pancakes were light and fluffy and the hash had a tinge of horseradish that made it disappear so fast I was glad I stole a bite immediately. In addition to the food and the service, I love that Pioneer Bakery has a mission of job training and experience for adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. Their Path to Success is displayed on the wall for everyone to see. The gentleman who took our order was one such individual and it was apparent he felt very supported and confident in his work. He also eased my son's tears when the cookie went flying. Oh-and they have ice cream later in the day!! read more

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The food is delicious and the potatoes are some of the best I have ever had! I tried a new hash bowl, and it was packed with flavor. Service was outstanding and a nice area to work upstairs. Also has a great mission! read more

I love the concept, the guy at the counter was on the slower side. It seemed like everyone in line was understanding and patient! They have many different food options, we got the birria skillet and the Nashville hot Benni. The chicken on the Nashville hot was a frozen piece but the flavor was okay. The birria skillet was very good! Coffee was just okay. The upstairs room was not well taken care of, it was dirty and we felt out of place. Wish we would have sat in the main cafe area, we just felt gross the whole time. They did have a leak which they can't really help but the water dropping was brown and gross. read more

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The food was good- had a smash breakfast sandwich and good potatoes. Great mission! Go try today

I was craving coffee on a Winter afternoon and I had read about this mission-minded establishment and wanted to try it. Parking is available on the street in front of the cafe and there are several free parking lots within a two block radius. The front doors are disabled accessible with a button to push to allow complete independence for wheelchair, walker or cane users. The gender neutral bathroom is very large and accessible. I ordered a cold brew coffee that is some of the best I've had. I discovered they use Park Ave coffee. So very good!! They offer dairy free alternatives and they have a large selection of flavored syrups including a few sugar-free options. I ordered a cinnamon spiced muffin to go. It looked yummy. I was intrigued by several menu items that included the words "carmelized onion." That's all they have to say and I will be back. Scott, the owner, was incredibly warm and friendly. We enjoyed chatting with him and hearing about the roots of the business and the talented chef behind the scenes. The cafe is bright, airy with a good mix of people. Staff did a good job keeping it clean. There are probably not enough superlatives to describe this cafe. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Pioneer Bakery Cafe is a breakfast and coffee spot located in Downtown Kirkwood. The location is convenient from a walking perspective but parking is limited and tightly-packed. The interior is cutely decorated but crowded. There's plenty of bakery items and breads on display, as well as a dessert/ice cream case. The food offerings are mostly breakfast items and some lunch sandwiches as well. The staff was friendly and got our order out quickly. I ordered a Croque Madame, which came with "pioneer potatoes". I thought it wasn't great, it was soggy and too salty. My Mom liked her Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwich but wished it had more chicken in it. The biggest disappointment was the dirty soda. I got "The Other OG", which was a coconut soda that sounded good. After purchasing the worker actually informed me they just use Coke and add snow cone syrups. The drink was good but I paid extra for their "house soda". Scammy! All in all, not great, not bad, but definitely a disappointing experience. read more

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Random stop by us and my goodness we were not disappointed. This place a has such good sweet treats and coffee selection. The cookies are so soft and great on flavor. The chocolate bomb my wife fell in love with so much she went back and grabbed 2 more for the road. Staff was friendly as well. Definitely recommend. read more

Overall, this is a fine place for a quick breakfast in downtown Kirkwood. The food came out very quickly, and although not everything was a hit, I recommend getting the short rib hash if that's up your alley! FOOD: We split a strawberry lemon pudding donut, which was tasty and a unique texture. Definitely puddingy! I got the meat quiche, which I'll say, was a little smaller than I had expected. The eggs were also a little runnier than I would want, but the taste was good. My partner got the short rib hash, and THAT'S the way to go! It was so filling and so flavorful. I definitely recommend that one. SERVICE: Counter ordering, like a lot of places nowadays with the iPad. Easy enough and food came very fast too. AMBIANCE: They have plenty of seating, both on the main floor and on the upper floor. Very well lit and a variation of booths and tables. PRICE: Total came out to $47 for two bottomless coffees, a pastry, and two entrees. The hash is worth the price but the quiche was a little less than expected. read more

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My friend and I had a wonderful morning visiting Pioneer Bakery Cafe! The space itself is huge with plenty of seating downstairs in the front or upstairs in the back where it was a little quieter. It would be a fantastic place to work remotely and enjoy a pastry and drink. We placed our orders at the coffee bar but also saw that there was an ice cream bar across the room as well. We ordered caramel lattes, a caramelized onion and egg sandwich, and a s'mores cookie and headed upstairs to grab a seat. It was extremely busy while we were there but our orders came out relatively quickly despite the crowd. Our food and drinks were delicious! The lattes were sweet and creamy. My sandwich was to die for - I really enjoyed the caramelized onion and creamy ricotta cheese spread paired with egg on a fresh brioche bun! We had an all around good experience at Pioneer and I recommend giving it a visit! read more

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Been wanting to try Pioneer Bakery for sometime but the hours never matched my schedule. Today things worked out!! The food was yummy and everything was delicious and seasoned well. The pancakes had a little hint of salt that balanced out the sweet. We sat in the loft area because the downstairs was super busy. read more

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Pioneer is a really successful partnership between MacArthur Bakery and Lafayette industries to create a job training space for the disabled. They have your typical bakery items, a breakfast menu and an ice cream counter. The food is on par with any typical chain bakery. The location is great in downtown kirkwood and the space itself is very nice with plenty of comfortable seating. You were going out to grab your coffee and muffin anyway, why not do it from a place that is creating good in this world. After a quick breakfast you can spend the day walking around kirkwood feeling like you did a good deed and all you had to do for that feeling was get a tasty treat. read more

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What a great place to enjoy a delicious breakfast, while helping adults with disabilities learn job skills in the restaurant industry. Keep in mind, it is a training restaurant for adults with disabilities, so there may be a longer wait time for your food, but it will be worth it. I stopped in for breakfast and ordered, The Pioneer. It was a simple breakfast, scrambled eggs, bacon and Rosemary breakfast potatoes. I passed, on the toast. I was pleased with everything. My eggs were creamy, bacon was fully cooked and the potatoes were crispy. The Rosemary seasoning, was a nice accent. In all honesty, it did take awhile to order, but the food was brought to our table in a reasonable amount of time. The staff was friendly and did their best to make sure all guest were taken care of. I'm going back and trying the Biscuits and Gravy. read more

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Was disappointed that we could not order food after 2:00, would have been nice to know that prior to coming.

A nice little breakfast in Kirkwood- I enjoyed my sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich. It tasted quite good and left me satisfied until lunch. read more

When my mom was in town last month, we were in the area and I thought it would be a good idea to grab lunch and a tasty treat from Pioneer! When we arrived, it was not very busy so I was able to order at the counter pretty quickly! I asked for a chicken salad sandwich with their housemate chips and then I asked for 2 different macaron flavors (cream brulee and red velvet). The person taking my order was friendly and told me that the order would be out quickly, which it was! I was taking the food to-go since mom and I were on our way to the park for a picnic and this was going to be the perfect snack for us to share. Once my order was ready, the gentleman who made the sandwich brought it out to me and was so friendly and sweet. I really appreciate how attentive everyone is at this location. I can't wait to go back and try other items! read more

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If you are looking for a late brunch spot, this is the one for you. Their cafe is open until 3 PM and their bakery is open until 6 PM. They have an extensive menu from breakfast items to wraps/bowls. We tried the biscuits & gravy and short rib hash. Both dishes were delicious. I would highly recommend them. The biscuit was buttered and crisped to perfection. The sage sausage gravy was very well made. The short rib hash was made it red potato hash and served warm in a skillet. We ordered a blended mocha latte which was delicious as well! Highly recommend it on a hot day. The service was prompt and the entire space was clean. They participate in the "Gift a meal" program so snap a pic of your food and upload it to the app for them to donate a meal. read more

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My boss and I stopped here for breakfast. It was so good!! I had the pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs. These were possibly the best pancakes I have had, highly recommend!! My boss got the biscuits and gravy, she loved the gravy and would definitely order it again. It came with homemade herb fried potatoes, they were so good!! Would have given 5 stars, but the coffee wasn't what we were expecting. Maybe we just need to ask more questions when ordering. read more

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Enjoyable find in Kirkwood. The food was good and definitely hot on arrival to my table. Having to wait a minute for the food to cool off was an unexpected delight that I have seldom experienced. The street parking is challenging. I was informed that there was a parking lot that could be used, but I didn't see any parking lots or dedicated entrances to another area. Upon entering you approach a beautiful display of pastry items where you place your order. Temptation is great to enjoy one of these beautiful pastries for breakfast. However, I had previewed the menu at home and decided I would get the short rib hash and was not disappointed by my selection. I ordered hazelnut coffee. I could not detect any flavor of hazelnuts in the two cups of coffee I had. The coffee was hot and strong, just no hazelnut flavor. I liked this place. I am not sure if I would return due to the parking but I would recommend it to someone who has no mobility issues. read more

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The place was nice. My only complaint was the pioneer potatoes in my short rib skillet was extremely salty that I had to leave most of the potatoes. This is my first time so maybe they accidentally dropped the salt shaker in mine. read more

Great environment, great food and a great mission! My wife and I went for breakfast (it's all day) and had a great time. Busy place, but quick order taking and lots of seats to have space. Took our number and coffee and had food in about 10 minutes. We love that this group works to help people and made sure to tip heavily. Saw a couple different people working hard to clean up and make everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. Foot was great, we shared the French toast and the chicken biscuit plate. (I got a side of gravy to top it off!) Gotta spend the extra $1 to get bottomless coffee! Can't wait to go back soon. read more

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Adorable place! Such cute decorations, lovely staff, and delicious food. I got the veggie omelet and asked for all egg whites, and there was no up charge! Grace brought out our food, and she was so personal and a delight to chat with. It is in downtown Kirkwood, and since we were there early, there was street parking, but there is also a lot in the back. I had no idea my omelet came with these potatoes, but I was not mad about it. I had a few of them, and wow! read more

Pioneer Bakery Cafe - Egg white veggie omelet, with wheat toast and delicious potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

My mom and I ordered the avocado toast and two smoothies, and boo got the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and a donut. The service was very friendly and prompt! The smoothies and boo's meal were very good; I think the toast of the avocado toast should've been toasted more (tasted like soft bread), and the avocado could've been chunkier. Otherwise, great experience! read more

I had the breakfast quiche and strawberry smoothie. The quiche had bacon and sausage plus it came with some fancy potatoes. The quiche was tasty but the serving was definitely on the smaller side. The potatoes were incredible and filling. The smoothie was one of the best I've ever had. Great fruity taste and smooooth. I had the food delivered and I placed the quiche and potatoes in the air fryer while I attacked the smoothie. The quiche and potatoes reheated nicely. read more

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Yummy chocolate chip pancake, fresh squeezed lemonade. Kids under 10 eat for free. Cute place in Kirkwood Mo read more

Pioneer Bakery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

I'd really recommend more than one person at the register taking orders. The wait in line was 30 mins to get through and the line was out the door. I ordered pastries to go as well, and they were really good. The service was lacking, you get a number plaque from the register and they bring you your order (it was a long wait for food after waiting forever in line so I was admittedly hangry), but the order was wrong and missing items that took extra time. Good food, but really terrible business model. I want to give them more business but it's at the sake of a lot of my time... probably won't be back unless it's a day off and I have time to kill. read more

The best thing since sliced bread: the chocolate chip gooey butter cake danishes. We came here and ordered a bacon and egg sandwich and a sausage and egg biscuit. The bread it's on was so fluffy. All the danishes were delicious. read more

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Great selection and options. Had the biscuits and gravy which were both good but the potatoes much too salty. Service was quick and excellent! Place has comfy benches seats and plays great music quietly. Nice to have real table service! read more

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Second time we have been for lunch.The place was empty .Could not get over the raw fatty bacon on the blt sandwich .Turkey melt was not much better. Poor quality food for the price. Great concept, I just wish the food was actually good. read more

We came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. When we walked in, there was no wait and we were greeted by the friendly staff. Everything looked great and we decided on the Breakfast Smash Burger and the Nashville Hot Benni. The burger was hearty and delicious and the benni had just enough spice and fantastic flavors. Their potatoes are crispy and tasty. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon after stumbling across this bakery on yelp. My friend and I arrived after the kitchen and ice cream bar had closed, but their bakery was still open. The interior is very spacious & clean and can also serve as a good study/work spot. I tried the strawberry lemon donut pudding and the iced mango green tea. I don't know how to describe the pastry except that it is exactly what it sounds like. The texture is like a donut, but then it has the consistency of pudding. Taste-wise was also spot on - exactly like strawberry + lemon. We had it warmed up and had powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Overall it was tasty. The drink was also good. Nice balance of mango and green tea; again exactly how it sounds. Just FYI the drink is sweetened. Not sure if there is an option to have it unsweetened b/c it was readily available on tap. What I want to try next time is what looked like a s'mores cookie! Also need to come back when their kitchen & ice cream bar are open. read more

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The ambiance was uniquely beautiful. I'm very impressed. The selection of food is wonderful. The biscuit and fried chicken were delightful. The service was good. Note: they do not have r table service. You order at the counter. Then they bring the food and drinks to you. The food was plentiful. I had a nice time. There are other items on the menu, therefore I'll be back. read more

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