Shaw's coffee is alright. I don't know if I can say this is the best coffee shop I've been to, but it definitely holds some unique character to it. I stopped in here yesterday after going to school and finding out my class was canceled. After taking a good look around, this place apparently used to be a former bank. I asked the lady how long ago, and she said about 35-40 years ago. The Safety Deposit Vault's door was open and it had seating in there with a nice mural on the wall and the lock boxes still intact. Dimly lit, I could not personally sit in there since it seemed a bit too stuffy and claustrophobic for my taste. Interesting fact about the vault - the owners actually went through all the lock boxes, and they found an old letter written in Italian! They couldn't trace the former owner of the lock box though. I ordered one of their special coffees of the month. It was the Raspberry Vanilla latte. For breakfast, I got the bacon and cheese quiche that also came with a side of grapes. I really liked the coffee. I am not a huge coffee drinker, but I really enjoyed this. The quiche was alright. I don't know if I would order it again. To me, it didn't seem worth $4.75 for the portion or taste. The place is a little pricey. No more than what you would pay at a Starbuck's, but I guess I had expected a little bit better quality. That is my own fault for setting a high bar. After reading some the reviews, I do think it is worth 4 stars because of the simple ambiance, quality of staff, and just the atmosphere in general. Like I said previously, it was decent. I'd most certainly come back! However, I think I will stick to a cup of Joe instead of ordering breakfast. Plus I can utilize the free wifi they offer. read more

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Great coffee. Plenty of outlets to plug your computer and other devices into. Fast Wi-Fi - a must for me! Friendly service. Awesome corner location with big windows and a lovely ambiance. The fact that you can actually brag that you worked from a bank vault deserves 5 satrs alone. We loved this place and highly recommend it as one of the top coffee shops on The Hill. read more

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Such a cute coffee place. They have very unique seating areas and their coffee is amazing. They also have delicious pastries, we had the pumpkin muffin and wow, it was really good. read more

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My friend and I swung into Shaw's to get some mid-day coffee. As a self-professed coffee aficionado, I was not overly impressed by their coffee. However, it was a major step up from Starbucks. Of note, I thoroughly enjoyed that part of the shop is a renovated safe. Very cool feature. In essence, an A-OK stop for coffee on my trip to St. Louis. read more

I really fell in love with the atmosphere of this place it's so well put together. In the back of the cafe they have a tiny lounge in a vault and I love it. I also got a cannoli which was delicious!! The strawberry banana smoothie was very healthy but quite flavorless as it's only made with fruits and milk but it's only one point on weight watchers so I'm not complaining! The coffee is good, a little on the stronger side with a kick of espresso. Very nice low key vibes to study however keep your devices charged as I couldn't find any outlets. The staff was also very friendly! Nice spot. read more

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Had a plain coffee and it was one of the better plain coffees I have had. Went during week and there was a very large working from the coffee shop contingent. Was very crowded when I first got there mid morning but cleared out fairly quickly around or slightly before lunch. I'll be back for a coffee, but not necessarily spot I'd pick to chill with a young kid. read more

Tried the house brewed iced coffee. Delicious! Low acidity coffee. Perfect on the morning stomach

Shaw's is my favorite new coffee house for sure! The minute I walked in the door, I knew I was in for a treat...the espresso made me feel like I was in Italy again. It was that good. Comfy inside too. I could indulge all the senses for hours here! read more

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Shaws coffee is the best coffee shop in St. Louis; hands down, bar none. Whether you live in town or you're just visiting, do yourself a favor and stop by for an amazing cup of coffee and/or espresso - you will not regret it. Hannah & Rebecca are two of the most diligent & joy filled food/service professionals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Their coffee knowledge is thorough, their barista skills are on point, and they work quickly & efficiently while always maintaining a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere. They have an enticing selection of bakery items (from another local food-scene legend, Union Loafers) as well as Italian treats like biscotti's & cannoli. AND you can buy some coffee (whole bean or ground!) to take home with you - or give to someone special as a gift! For their coffee, service, and atmosphere: 10/10 read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in St. Louis! Best customer service around...thanks to the two best baristas, Hannah and Rebecca!!!

I live closer to two great coffee shops and still go out of my way to go to Shaw's. The coffee is SO GOOD! It's spacious, so great for working or coffee meetups with friends. The staff always make me feel so welcome. read more

Absolute favorite coffee shop in STL. Hot or Iced, always a treat. We also get the European Blend Italian Roast ground for our espresso maker at home. And their yummy syrups. A must try! read more

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Shaw's Coffee Limited is in my opinion was of the best places to have a cup of coffee in the city. There they roast their own coffee and as such, they have people who actually know or at least to me, seem like they know what they are doing when they are making your drink. Ah yes, a tasty beverage goes a long way with, as with service too, which this place has, and it is awesome. I don't know really all that much about coffee but I do know what I like and can tell the difference between a cup of coffee from McDonalds, Waffle House, and Starbucks. When I first had a cup of coffee at Shaw's Coffee Limited you could say my standard for taste went up quite a bit. Can I be considered a coffee snob now? Probably not because I still rate things on "mmm... this taste good" scales, though I know a good cup of coffee when I have one and Shaw's Coffee Limited makes just that. read more

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Shaw's Coffee Ltd is a rather new find of mine, and I quite like it. It is a nice little shop that smells wonderful because they roast their own coffee. Out of all the things that I remember, the inviting smell is what I think of most often. The staff is very sweet, but can be a little soft spoken which is trouble due to my often allergy-clogged ears. The decor is cheery and relaxed, and the sofas and chairs are comfy. The inside is pretty interesting, as it used to be a bank, and I recommend checking out the vault seating! They have some really nice pastries and sweet treats to enjoy, all of which are good. Trust me, I've tried them all. There are a lot of choices if you want to purchase bags of coffee for home brewing, but I cannot review that as I have not yet made such a purchase. I have had their in store coffee, and I really like it. You can't really go wrong here. Now, I am not an expert on coffee by any means. I know that I don't like mine too bitter, and that I sway more towards smooth and sometimes towards sweet kona. So, if you know your beans and you like my tastes, then you should really like what Shaw's Coffee serves. read more

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This is an excellent coffee shop on The Hill! I highly recommended it! Grab a coffee and walk around this great neighborhood.

Very clean and friendly. I will be coming back to this spot again. Definitely a go to spot.

Out for a little 8 mile jaunt this morning (06-02-2009) on my trusty Trek Navigator I bought from craigslist, I felt the urge coming on to find a restroom. Seeing that it was only 7:30 in the morning, about the only thing open in "The Hill" (Italian) neighborhood was Shaw's Coffee Ltd. What the heck... I can always use another shot of good coffee. Too bad I didn't find it. I felt obliged to buy something seeing that I needed their restroom. Shaw's Coffee is a rustic, friendly looking place, with plenty of real wooden furniture & decor inside. Outside on the wide sidewalk is about 5 metal tables & matching chairs. It's a very quaint arrangement. Every once in a while, I don't mind paying an over-inflated price for a good cup of coffee. ($1.84 with tax for a small.) However, when it's bitter - it's not worth 2 cents. They also sell the usual scones, bagels & cookies...at a premium price. From what I could tell, they also offer free Wi-Fi for laptop users. On the counter for your coffee is cream, sugar cubes, Sweet 'n' Low & Splenda...but no Equal. I love my Equal. It all boils down to the bottom line though. Was the coffee smooth & rich? Sorry, nope. read more

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First time customer, my daughter and I stopped in and it was wonderful. The baristas was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! We needed up trying two of her favorite bakery items ( Almond poppy muffin and orange scone ). We also tried the tropical breeze smoothie and a cafe latte. Everything was perfect, we loved the atmosphere! Can't wait to come back. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to get my morning coffee. Before you even walk in you can smell them roasting their beans from inside! The baristas there are pro... They have a large menu, but I like how they always remember my order. While they do have indoor seating, my favorite thing to do is to sit on the patio and watch the street go by as I do my reading or writing. The Hill is so relaxed it makes for the perfect place for me to get in the right mind space to get work done. I've held many meetings - and even a date or two - there! Thank you Shaw's Coffee!! read more

Staff and service was great we just weren't impressed with menu or drinks that much...felt like a normal coffee place. Good place for local neighborhood but not worth driving out of your way for. read more

It was such good news when Shaw's opened again, as it has long been one of my favorites. The baristas are always welcoming, the house-roasted coffees are excellent, and the in-house baker treated us to an ever wider variety of flavors of scones and muffins. The large windows and tall ceilings create a really pleasant space, enhanced by architectural details from its past as a bank. Some friends and I have made this "our" place, and it's an anchor in the Hill community. New seasonal offers this summer included affogato, and fall-flavored coffees and lattes are now available. While indoor seating is more limited because of health rules, there are also outside tables - even more appealing in cooler weather. This is a great place for meetings with friends and colleagues, working or reading, and simply enjoying coffee. read more

Best coffee shop in St. Louis. I stop in every week or so to pick up coffee beans for home use, and always stay a few extra minutes to catch up with the fabulous staff. They roast their coffee beans in small batches and they are amazing. Highly recommend! read more

My favorite coffee shop in StLouis. I use Shaw as my benchmark for comparing other coffee shops in and out of town. You guys rock. Thank you. read more

Shaws is consistently a great, independent coffee shop, its got a cool vibe and lots of interesting people hang out and create the native cafe culture. One teeny tiny criticism is they are still forcing everyone to wear masks despite the new rules from St. Louis City and CDC. Its time to let folks unmask. Its OK! read more

I can't believe I had never heard of Shaw's before today. It was such a beautiful space I will definitely be back. The coffee was pricy (as excepted with a small local shop) but so delicious. Tables inside were nicely spread out and people were wearing masks. read more

The coffee there was really good and the staff were friendly and helpful. They were also enforcing masks and social distancing.

We had just finished eating lunch and were walking back to our car when an amazing aroma wafted by. Although we had not planned on having coffee that heavenly smell literally pulled us in. Great coffee! The only thing missing was a ceramic cup, given that i would have rated a 5 star. read more

Shaw's Coffee - The building was previously a bank and they turned the old vault into a small sitting area, Cool place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

What a great place to meet friends! Great Menu -- Open Seating inside and outside. Fabulous Tea!! I would recommend!

Try their quiche. It's delicious! While you're there for the quiche, you can hang out and get work done or have a conversation with friends. It's not too loud or too quiet. Free WiFi! It's in an old bank so you can even go hang out in comfortable chairs in the old vault. This is my first time but I'll be back! read more

So the coffee I got was okay. Definitely passes as coffee...the ambiance is just... All over the place. Again, not awful but just okay. The real issue is none of the three devices I tried to connect to their WiFi would connect. As someone who came expecting to sit in a quiet corner and work on my schoolwork, this is a complete show stopper. I can't recommend a coffee shop with such unreliable internet access. Also the lady at the front desk was just apathetic about everything. Overall: Coffee 3/5, Ambiance 2/5, Desk-Away-From-Home: 1/5, Customer service: 1/5. read more

One of the best cups of coffee I have ever had but then they had me as I walked through the door. They roast their own beans and quite frankly, I would pay for the smell of it. We stopped here when we were doing a guided tour of St. Louis and our guide really wanted us to experience it. Was he ever right! I had a latte and a Mexican Chocolate Biscotti and both were superb. It's giving me a nice caffeine buzz right now just to write about it. We were in St. Louis months ago but the memory of this coffee house has stayed with me! Worth the drive down 55 just to have a cup of coffee here! read more

I'd been meaning to come here for awhile being abit of a coffee aficionado and wanting to try somewhere new. While the atmosphere is great and I love the hill...the coffee is absolutely terrible. The beans seem to be overoasted and taste burned. I tried a Cappuccino and it was extremely bitter. I decided I'd get some of their freshly roasted beans and go home and brew it in my Chemex...terrible. The staff also doesn't seem to know anything about coffee, I asked what beans they'd recommend to brew with a Chemex and I got a blank confused look and a ummm, so I simply asked for a light roast since I don't think dark roasts do well in Chemex and what I was given was extremely dark roasted and very oily. It seemed very apparent that they had no appreciation of good coffee or basic knowledge. I would not come here if you enjoy coffee. Period. read more

I drink my coffee black...just like my soul. Okay, just kidding, my soul isn't black, but Shaw's coffee is pretty delicious without any add ons. I love a strong, full bodied cup of java, and they deliver! It doesn't hurt that the shop has such an inviting vibe: coffee sacks in one corner, roasting beans filling the air, lots of seating and open light, and a bankers vault that you can sit in--nothing makes me feel more like Donald Trump than being surrounded by lockboxes while I sip my drink...except maybe a combover...ANYHOW... I really liked this place, I will most certainly be back, next time trying one of the delicious baked goods that they make in house. read more

As of today, this place has become my official coffee house. Right now I'm sitting here drinking an outstandingly strong iced soy latte-- free wireless abounds. I polished off their breakfast sandwich (hold the bacon) which consists of fresh basil focaccia, scrambled eggs and sharp, white cheddar cheese. Delicious! Above me the pipes are playing John Coltrane. It's audible, but not too loud. The floors are crisp, clean wood. I love the decor: stylized like a 1930's coffee roasters factory. Shaw's also has a bit of Europe in their flavor. I feel as if I could be sitting in a little shop in Switzerland or Northern Italy somewhere. And most importantly, the coffee is so good, it doesn't remind me that I'm still in St.Louis! read more

The only reason I give it an A-OK is the owner/manager that never smiles, and is never personable. She acts like she is doing everybody a big favor. I would make Shaw Coffee a more regular destination if they would Cheer Up! The atmosphere/decor is great! Great seating inside and out. The espresso tends to be bitter though, each time I order a cappuccino I have to ask for more milk to cut the bitterness. read more

I certainly expected a better cup considering they roast their own coffee. The knowledge required to roast and the energy invested in it usually reflect in the cup served. My general rule of thumb is to always order a double espresso, if you can't prepare espresso properly then there is no way you can properly steam or froth milk. I should have known better when the person taking my order/making my drink pronounced it "eXpresso," but I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt. The result wasn't consumable... a 17 second double with no crema, brewed into shot glasses and then pour into a demi...any crema that may have been present was immediately destroyed. And at 3 dollars for a double...it was a complete waste of money. My husband ordered a latte, the person making the drinks placed the milk pitcher under the wand and just set it there - few sounds irritate me more than someone completely butchering milk preparation. Instead of placing the espresso in the cup and pouring the milk on top to serve, he mixed the components together resulting in a completely scorched milky disaster. A few moments after we sat down with our drinks, someone different came out from the back to make himself a drink and I heard proper milk steaming, we had him remake the latte and it was much better, but not great. A great latte (or any milk based coffee beverage) has to start with a great espresso... They do have a good atmosphere and a decent location. They're also using decent equipment (3 group La Marzocco espresso machine, etc) but the skills on how to operate them are absent. As a member of the barista/roasting/coffee community for 10 years I expect people behind the counter to take some pride in their work. I didn't see that at Shaw - clean your work area, have consistency behind the counter, honor the work your roaster has put in and make the coffee, by itself, shine in the cup. You have the potential Shaw - but your execution is failing. read more

Shaw's Coffee is my favorite coffee in St. Louis. Their roasters and baristas are extremely talented at their craft. Every single drink I have had has been on point and delicious. 5 stars all around. read more

Yes, of course they have great coffee, a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere, and cheerful, friendly staff. What isn't immediately apparent is the level to which they will go to provide customer satisfaction. I live in the neighborhood and like to grind my own coffee and have been buying beans from Shaw's for years. Last month, a stone mixed in with my bag of beans destroyed my coffee grinder. It wasn't a super expensive model but wasn't exactly cheap either. I was able to find a factory refurbished replacement for less than the cost of a repair. The next time my wife went in to pick up more coffee, she told them about the mishap with the stone. The owner called me and wanted to make sure I wasn't angry. I assured her that I felt the fault was my own for lacking diligence. Nevertheless, she gave us our order for free along with a gift certificate for the full amount that I spent replacing my grinder. I did not expect that at all. To be honest, I do not feel that my carelessness should be rewarded. So, the least I can do is say cheers to Shaw Coffee for outstanding customer service. read more

Finally tried their coffee (I had a vanilla latte and my friend had a cappuccino) and after about 3 drinks had to throw it out. Way to bitter for me and my friend who was with me. read more

I needed a place to work after I had my carpets cleaned, so I decided to check out Shaw's Coffee on the Hill. Although I had driven past it several times before, I had no idea how big it was inside. There is ample seating to get work done, good wifi, and of course, pretty good coffee. I was able to get several hours of work done here thanks to their comfy chairs. I had the iced caffe mocha, which was pretty good. For lunch, I had a chicken salad wrap, which had chunks of white chicken, cranberries, and walnuts in yogurt-mayo. It was really good and the full wrap was only $6. It was such a good size I had to take some of it home. You can also order a half wrap for $3, which is nice. In addition to coffee and wraps, they also have pastries, salads, and breakfast wraps. Overall, a good place to come work. It was cozy and the wifi was great. I'll definitely be back. read more