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!

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Stl. As someone that lived in Italy, this cafe trult…read morefeels like being transported back to the streets of Italy. Moreover, it's the only place where I have been able to find sfogliatella here. They have delicious drinks and a wide variety of authentic Italian treats. The service is spectacular.

Grabbed a decaf iced latte and a breakfast sandwich before The Hill House Tour. Service was quick…read moreeven though they were pretty busy, though they didn't have all that they advertised (and this was early, not later in the day). We sat out front because it was too crowded inside.

Went here with my beloved Gracie so I'm sure the company influenced me…read more That being said stunning campfire latte served in a bowl like mug aside a simply perfect bacon, egg and cheese biscuit on a perfect temp patio under an umbrella with two friendly doodles to pet. Street parking was fairly fully on a Friday morning but walking a block was pleasant. Service wasn't super fast despite not being busy so probs not the move in a rush.

Having a weirdly large cinnamon roll on the patio outside Kentzo Koffee, it occurred to me that it…read morewould be lovely to live nearby. I'd eat there on the reg. I'd be grossly overweight. Eventually, I'd run out of money and be forced to live out of doors, perhaps in a tent in the park across the street. It would almost be worth it. Kentzo Koffee is not without its flaws, but it's a good place to have a coffee ("koffee") and a light breakfast. It's not clear to me how long it's been around, but it's possible they have a few issues that just need ironing out. A guy from my running group who lives nearby was running down the litany of businesses that have been in this space. Is this location cursed? Was a Native American killed there? This is no fault of Kentzo, but there was some confusion as to whether the breakfast bowl comes with eggs. I could have sworn that it doesn't and that the menu made this clear, but a few members of my group, who are girls with whom I'm not inclined to outwardly disagree, insisted that it does. It seems like it should anyway, right? What's a breakfast bowl without eggs? You could just as easily have such a bowl for lunch. That's unacceptable. This place had umpteen baristas, including one dressed like she was working for tips in a place frequented by bikers (she looked amazing), but they were barely keeping up with orders. This was fine with me. I didn't have anywhere to be, and my drink--an iced vanilla latte, natch--was good when it finally came out. But this is not the kind of place to stop and grab a quick drink on your way to work. There was only one guy making food, as far as I can tell, and he was on it. He made my Breakfast Bowl w/ Bacon and brought it out before I got my drink. He warned me that the bowl was hot, but he was holding it with his bare hand. He must think that I'm actually *from* Maplewood. I had to have the girl who handed me my drink fetch my cinnamon roll. Were they supposed to hand it to me when I ordered? Were they hoping I'd just forget? The cinnamon roll was cold, like maybe it sat in a refrigerator overnight. It occurred to me that it almost certainly wasn't made that day, but it didn't seem particularly stale or prepackaged. It cost more than I paid for most meals in the pre-Brandon era, and it occurred to me that they could just give you a bit less, not charge as much, and I'd be fine with that. Did I devour the whole thing in a few bites anyway, like I just got out of jail? Yes. Yes, I did.

Super similar vibe to seven brew. It's a little drive through with lots of different drink and some…read morefood options. I got a cold brew with cold foam and it was good. Super large for a small size. My friend for a coffee and it was good and she also got a breakfast burrito which she loved. The drinks and food came out super quick and I love that the baristas wear aprons with their names on them!

This place is the most unhygienic, rude, unsanitary place I have ever been. Not only is staff,…read moreEspecially Candace extremely rude with bad customer service skills, the coffee is awful and the food not fresh. The muffins the advertise as fresh are really from Sam's... their ice is full of mold, evidenced by mold found in my cup, they are disgusting in general. Even if it were my worst enemy I would tell them to steer clear of this awful place. Let me add they don't care about HONEST criticism and the owners deeply speaks for itself as rather than contacting for details they went on to attack me LOL again a horrid business and this location specifically is terrible, the ice machine is molded and never cleaned. I don't care what this horrible place has to say to say to cover their asses, you are putting your health at risk to go here.

Tried Rosa Cafe for the first time and got the Vietnamese phin brew iced coffee. I've never had it…read morebefore, so I wanted to give it a shot, and I was actually really happy with it. The food was good too, and the prices are super reasonable. The inside and the patio are both really cute, just an easy place to sit and hang out. Definitely worth stopping by.

This place is Instagram worthy and has a good selection of teas. Unfortunately I was here for work…read moreso I didn't get to try much. The barista was super nice and welcoming to what I felt like were my silly requests and there is a sign that dogs are welcome. When I was here it was also sweltering hot, but the patio looks very nice!

I love that this place is in an old church! They set it up to be really nice. I also love the…read morecoffee. I've been by twice and they were very friendly and the coffee was delicious.

Walked into a church, walked out with the most delicious sugar cookie and a delicious latte…read more Quite literally a converted church(it looks like they may still use it as such?) tons of space and quiet for the folks that like a side of studying with their caffeine. Spacious, open, rustic. The workers are awesome. Super polite, and energetic. The sugar cookie was absolutely insane. It may weigh 1 pound, lol. Latte was superb as well. I was hoping to get some of their lunch because that menu looks amazing, but they only serve it weekdays! All around an incredible coffee shop with a unique space to pair!

Always a nice place to stop in. Great baked goods if you come early enough. Sandwiches are also…read moreAMAZING. Gelato is always good. Not my personal favorite drinks in the world but absolutely nothing wrong with them and most people love them! We love that it's open late for cocktails and pizza. It can be hard to find a table on busy days and they have a rule about no laptop work being done in the lower level during certain times.

I wish there was more room. It was kind of busy and I guess everybody knows the drill. I was…read moregetting ready for an event and it was really nice to just chill and know that it wasn't overly packed. I'm glad I got a seat to sit down and brainstorm and catch your breath. I love that the barista or the customer service behind the table was able to assist me to teach me which coffees or which I should've known better, but sometimes I can't keep up with all of those things in my head.

Been here more than a few times now and it's always great service. The staff is very nice and…read morewelcoming, it's always clean, and their menus have a decent amount of different tasty options. Strongly recommend!

E61 is my go-to coffee shop! Consistently excellent brews and yummy treats…read more They've also added a selection of Greek pantry items: olive oil, chocolate treats, tea, coffee, and more! The study area (recently upgraded) is so welcoming and comfy - it almost makes me want to be a student again!