When I check out a new coffee place, I look for two things: Is the coffee "good" to my taste buds…read more(this one probably goes without saying) and can I comfortably sit and relax long enough to read or have a conversation? Upshot offers both, with a bonus of delicious food. We'd never explored historic Cottleville before, and I immediately appreciated the setting. The surrounding streets and buildings bare a slight resemblance to the charm of Vermont. On a recent nice, near-Spring day, my wife and I knew we had to take advantage of the outdoor seating. Serene with a mild breeze, we would have liked to sit and read for an hour or two, if time allowed. I almost always go for a red eye when I visit a coffee shop for the first time, but there are alot of appealing alternatives; I might have to try Maple Bourbon latte on a future visit. Being a major fan of breakfast food, I had to order the hearty Brake Shop burrito, packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cripsy tater tots, and pico del gallo. It arrived quickly, hot, and even more filling and flavorful than I expected. Beyond that, Upshot offers an ample menu of other breakfast and lunch options; my wife ordered a Turkey Sando and custom-made iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. We don't get that many beautiful days in the midst of St. Louis winter; I'm glad I could spend one at Upshot's flagship cafe, and excited to see how their other locations compare.

I came here randomly with a friend for quick breakfast And…read moreboy they didn't disappoint! Plenty of parking Nice decent sized cafe eatery The server recommended these two items that are pictured! And they are both too their the croissant waffle is something I've never had before it is *Chefs Kiss* The breakfast burrito was soooooo good it was loaded with everything you can imagine! The ambience of this place is clean clear and gives me a coffee shop restaurant type vibe I will definitely be back and it'll be hard to try some different things as good as these two items were! 10/10 I recommend

This place is amazing! The only place I will get a coffee and their lotus drinks are delicious too!…read moreEven when the line is long and stretched out to the street, I still get through in 10-15 minutes max. They are super fast even when I order 5 or 6 drinks. The staff is amazing and always friendly! You can tell they really enjoy their job! Sammy, Riley and Morgan were there when I went and they are AWESOME! I can't forget Phoebe either...she is the sweetest person! This place is my absolute favorite and so much so that I will drive the extra 30 mins to go out of my way to get drinks for everyone so they can enjoy the fantastic beverages from this place! 10/10 recommendation and I would give extra stars if I could!

Golden Brew Coffee Truck has been at the St. Charles County Fair the last couple years. Before…read moreheading to the fair this year, I checked out their Facebook menu, and everything looked so good that I knew choosing just one drink was going to be difficult. When I got there, the line was short, so I had a chance to chat with the ladies working the truck. They were incredibly friendly and happy to answer my questions. While they didn't have their dirty sodas or smoothies available at the fair, they had their full lineup of coffee drinks. I'm not a big coffee drinker, so I asked for a chai recommendation. They suggested the Oatmeal Cream Pie Chai with cold foam, white chocolate, and caramel, and I'm so glad I took their advice because it was delicious! What I appreciated most was that it wasn't overly sweet. A lot of specialty drinks from larger coffee chains can be so sugary that it's hard to taste anything else, but this one was perfectly balanced. It had plenty of flavor without being overpowering, making it easy to enjoy from the first sip to the last. The prices were comparable to what you'd expect from other coffee shops, but the quality, friendly service, and personalized recommendations made the experience even better. Overall, I'd give Golden Brew Coffee Truck a 10 out of 10. Great drinks, wonderful customer service, and a business I'll definitely be supporting again whenever I get the chance.

Quaint, with many rooms and seating options. Great for those needing time to unwind or time to…read morestudy or work. Seating outside, downstairs, and up. Great selection of drinks and I heard the macchiato is a winner! It's on my list for next time. They do have breakfast and lunch items - similar to what you'd expect for a coffee shop. The hot honey bacon avocado sandwich sounds amazing! Service was spectacular! Great people.

I was excited to hear that Kentzo Koffee opened a new location closer to me, so I had to go as soon…read moreas they announced their soft opening date. The one in Maplewood is not that much inconvenient since it's kinda on my way to work, but having one in our area with a drive thru is definitely nice. The space is great for studying or working. They have two cozy rooms upstairs and 2 areas downstairs. Love their vibe too, especially since I love mountains and snowboarding. I ordered their Cold Brew with their Honey Bear cold foam. I love their Cold Foam because it was more similar to an Einspanner. Not sure if they are officially open yet or had their grand opening, but make sure to check out their hours before you start driving over there, just in case. Food available. Convenient parking. Drive thru available.

Breakfast is so comforting! The menu at Golden Oak is varied and portions are plentiful. I…read moreenjoyed the strawberry and banana pancakes and when I say "enjoyed", I mean devoured! Light and fluffy with tons of fruit - the way I would have made them at home. My bacon was crisp and delicious. Service was excellent. My server was there right away and never very far away. She was very sweet. It's a pretty large place, which is a bit deceiving as it's in a strip mall. You might have to wait for a larger party but I thought there was plenty of seating for all but the very busiest of holidays.

great food great service. Cute decor and it's not too overstimulating in there. They offer to go…read morecoffee which is cool too!

This is a newer place, only open a couple of months. I'm not big on coffee but have been wanting to…read morestop in and support. I got my chance yesterday - I attended an event hosted here. I follow them on Facebook (and you should too) and have been so impressed with how many events they host. They are establishing themselves as a place for community meetings and events like coffee with a cop and large get togethers. The space is nicely setup and very cozy with tables and also couches and chairs. The counter is easy to find and order at and they have a case full of food items that all looked good (donuts, fritters, mini cakes). They have the coolest "small business wall"! Small businesses in the area stock their items on the shelves and them customers can buy directly from the business while at the coffee shop - candles, artwork, woodwork, honey, cups, all kinds of cool items! My mom ordered a frozen caramel latte and she really enjoyed it! I did realize right before leaving that they have hot chocolate, so you know I'm trying that next time I'm there! Prices were very affordable. Opportunities for improvement - I didn't see a public restroom or public wi-fi. Both of these are nice to have for the events they have and also to encourage people to stay longer and maybe become a place people hang out and work from.

I've had coffee, lattes, lotus and coffee beans from here. All of it has been fantastic. I love…read moregoing to this place. Would highly recommend. Service and staff have always been great to.

Cute little drive-thru coffee shop with a nice size menu…read more They have a double drive thru where you can enter opposite directions depending on which side you enter. The menu is available as you drive up to review then you proceed to the window to order. Staff was really nice and the service was quick. I decided to order a caramel frap and it was delicious. Will definitely return for my next frap craving.

Mid. The matcha was the earthiest drink I have tasted in a…read morelong time. I drink it multiple ways weekly but this locations version needs to be modified. The coffee is good and has its own flavor that stands out. The drive thru needs a car mirror to help us feel stafer pulling out over that bump.

This coffee shop was such a fun and unique experience! The coffee drinks had creative names and…read moredistinctive flavors that made them stand out from the usual menu options. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. When I'm back in town, I'll definitely be stopping by again!

People clearly love this place. At 8 AM on a Sunday morning, there was already a pretty good crowd…read more I've been doing meetups at local coffee shops for the past several weeks, and sometimes it's kind of a ghost town, even if the food and coffee is good. I'd suggest that people were there to visit downtown St. Charles, or whatever it's called, which has a certain old-timey charm to it, but everything else was closed--presumably until later in the day, but who knows. That fentanyl is a menace. Parking could be a pain, if it's not the wee hours of the morning on a weekend, and you're not ambulatory enough to walk from a block or two over, and yet you're going to get essentially the equivalent of a milkshake and a donut. Inside is rustic, inviting and larger than you'd think, with an upstairs area that I didn't bother to explore, due to lack of curiosity. We had a larger group and ended up pushing a few smaller tables together, plus a few chairs we borrowed from other tables. No one seemed to mind. The key is not to ask first. That mentality will take you far in both the world of finance and dating. I'm kind of over ordering food from coffee shops, where they're obviously just throwing something in the microwave and charging you $10 for it, but I needed something to eat. I'd just gone for a run. Their burrito looked like the textbook definition of cultural appropriation, but it also looked like it might not be half bad. I had their equivalent of an Egg McMuffin, called Ron's Breakfast Sandwich, or something to that effect. When I hear the name Ron, I of course think of Sasso from Carlito's Way, but that probably says more about me than anything else. I'm assuming he didn't have anything to do with this. Essentially, this was a store-bought English muffin, a surprisingly generous and delicious helping of cheddar cheese, a few slices of seemingly prepackaged black forest ham and a fried egg. It was fine for what it was. Could the egg have been salted, could the muffin have been buttered and could the ham been an actual slice of Canadian bacon, or even better, American bacon? Sure, but I went into this with low expectations. The cheddar was melty and delicious, and weirdly abundant, but processed American cheese would have been more fitting for this kind of sandwich. You'd think a guy named Ron wouldn't object to processed foods. The caramel frappe I had was amazing. I got it with whole milk and whipped cream. I didn't bother to check and see if they charge you extra for whipped cream, which is the kind of crap some of these places have been known to pull. I got the 16 oz instead of the 20 oz, but it was probably still enough to take a day off the end of my life (when I don't need it as much anyway fwiw). Sometimes, when a food item tastes good enough, you can just tell it's not good for you, and that was the case with this drink. It was decidedly rich. I'm never in this part of town, and if I were, it would be at night, natch, but if things ever get to the point where they're clearly trending in that direction, I might start stopping by on the reg and getting that caramel frappe just to speed along the process of my demise.

This place. The breakfast is amazing but the staff is what…read moremakes this place. They have a changing seasonal menu that is a must try! We ordered the pumpkin donuts holes and wow! Flavor town! It does get a bit full, so it's best to make reservations to make sure you have a seat.

This restaurant has great food but went in just now they close in 40 minutes and all of the chairs…read morewere up on the tables and the bench was blocking the door so they closed 40 minutes early for some reason very disappointing