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    Shortwave Coffee

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Mindy P.

    I know this is a really popular cafe in the area, and the aesthetics are clean and modern. Drinks are a bit pricey though! I got an ice matcha latte that was $7+ and that felt a little too pricey for me. They also serve desserts too. Overall a nice place to get work done or meet with friends.

    Vanilla&Brown sugar latte

    The coffee was okay, but the service was terrible. The guy working was very impatient, short sided, and overall just unpleasant. This makes going to a local coffee shop difficult.

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    Stephanie K.

    I love this spot for studying and working so I'm so glad another coffee place decided to open at this location. Only thing is..... they don't do Cold Foams. I know first world problems, right? I sucked it up and I got their Cookie Butter Latte iced & their Mint Mayday! Both were really yummy and not too sweet. Right amount of sweet for me. For Mint Mayday, I was like "Mint in coffee? I don't know about that"! Surprisingly, it was good and very refreshing. If I wasn't scared of acid reflux, I would've chugged it! Great space for work and study for solo and group. Outlets everywhere! Good lighting! Street meter parking (download parkmobile) Few pastries available, but no kitchen food. Friendly staff!

    Abigail R.

    This is such a massive space and I love the main area and the outdoor section. They are open until 8pm which is such a rarity. Popped in on a Sunday evening and ordered an iced matcha with honey. It was perfectly sweetened. Staff were friendly and the matcha was out fairly quickly. Great place to come and work. The music was a vibe but not too loud of distracting. I loved just hanging out and reading.

    Orlando P.

    Place that took over quarrelsome and they didn't came with some bang! Of course the same ambiance and it really nice. The service was amazing! The coffee was a good as well as some pastries!!

    Whitney S.

    My new favorite coffee shop. There's tons of space to work, great coffee, nice staff, and a quiet patio!

    Iced caramel latte
    Allison W.

    What a delightful stop on my way through the central West End! I use this frequently and it previously held another coffee shop that closed down. I'm so happy to see shortwave has opened in its place. Kind staff, quick service, and a delicious latte! Lots of seating (a good mix of two person booths, tables, and window/high top seating). I was surprised with how busy it was for noon on a Tuesday! I will absolutely be back and wish them nothing but continued success as people start making this their morning stop!

    White peony hot tea
    Carrie R.

    I was really excited to try shortwave and stopped by to do some homework. I ordered a tea and let staff know I'd be outside. I'm normally exceptionally patient when I notice a place is shortstaffed and/or busy, but was a bit confused why my tea had taken almost 20 minutes to prepare, and while the tables were filled inside, there wasn't an active line and it seemed to be not so much in a rush. I had asked one of the staff about it and it seemed as if my order was forgotten about. Totally fine, humans make mistakes! I didn't let it affect my judgement. The tea was otherwise delightful. About an hour or so later, I went to order a simit. I was pretty bummed when I learned that my order was, again, forgotten about when I had inquired about it. I want to give grace because this time around, they had been what I believe to be shortstaffed. Still, I am a bit disappointed in my first go here. I'm certain that this isn't truly what a shortwave experience should be and would like to give it another go next time.

    Vanilla Macha Latte , crossaint with frangipane filling

    Nice atmosphere, great esthetic! Sweet treats are good and original! Staff always nice and accommodating!

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    Very nice space . Clean , bright and great staff . I had a classic latte which was delicious. I wish they had more food offers than pastries

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    Beautiful new coffee shop that adds a community feel to the nearby neighborhoods. I'll be back to try more!

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    We were visiting St Louis, and I looked up coffee shops to see if anything in the Delmar Loop…read moresounded interesting. This one did, so I walked over from the restaurant where we were after lunch. This is a very pleasant shop with lots of available seating. It just has a rather modern look, and it was very nice and clean. I came up to talk to a friendly barista. The pour over menu was a bit confusing because there wasn't a lot of information directly on the menu, I asked about one pour over because I had never tried a bean of that origin before. She had good things to say about it, but she said that, if I wanted something fruity or floral to try Haro Wachu from Ethiopia. It was as if she read my mind because I had been wanting to try a natural processed Ethiopian. I'm really glad I took her suggestion! It was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever tried. I didn't taste so much of a note of fruit in it, but I still loved it! I made sure to make a note of what it was in case I have room for more beans at home and want to order it. So, I do wish it was easier to tell what each pour over was in the menu (They have a lot at reasonable prices!). However, I left there thoroughly impressed with the coffee. If you are out on Delmar Loop, they are definitely worth visiting.

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    Easy coffee shop good for working in. Stopped here after an early morning flight and grabbed a…read morecoffee (seasonal coconut offering) and a cheddar scallion biscuit. I was disappointed the kitchen was closed because I really wanted protein and fresh food, but the cheddar biscuit was delicious and helped fill the void. The drink was very tasty. Lots of space for sitting inside, in the loft, and outside.

    Stopped in to get a coffee and a bite to eat. When you pull in the parking lot, I always find a…read morespot on the right side and head in the main entrance. The coffee shop is on the right and you enter there and get in line for the counter ordering. There is a case with treats to tempt you right there and a stack of menu's to peruse. Ordering is easy and the cashier was friendly. I decided on a salted coconut latte, on their seasonal items board. I had decided on Avocado toast, it tempted me most as it was served on Union Loafers bread, who can resist that? Not me. I was given a number and chose to sit at the counter, lots of tables and counter space and additional room up the stairs. When my name was called for my latte, I was excited! It was beautiful! I really enjoyed the flavor, not too sweet and just the right amount of coconut. A server brought my avocado toast. It was also beautiful. All you need is positioned at the end of the counter, utensils, napkins, go boxes, hot sauce, etc. I liked the presentation but immediately spread the microgreens over the whole toast, moved the egg to the center and cut the toast in half forgetting to take a picture! Darn, camera always eats first but I totally forgot. I enjoyed the toast and would order it again. Good food, friendly staff!

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    I originally came across Omen on Instagram. In addition to that, i've been attending a local Bible…read morestudy and one of our studies happened to be at their event room! So, I decided to stop by after realizing it's only 4 minutes away from my summer job. My first time there Mark, the owner of Omen, made my drink. It was a brown sugar shaken espresso, that's what I usually get anytime I try new coffee shops. They also told me that they make their sugar in house, which I thought was really cool. I'll eventually try something else but I feel like that's what's been working for me. I've really enjoyed this place because I like how much effort and time they put into making their drinks. I feel as if you can tell by the flavor, they actually care and want you to enjoy what they make. I also like that they host bible studies in their event space upstairs every other Tuesday, in which I didn't know until my first time there! All the employees are incredibly friendly. This place overall, is just so welcoming and warm. I really enjoy my time there. Their merch is also really nice and great quality. It is hands down worth your time! Please give them a try!

    The coffee's good and the staff is friendly, but the vibe's a bit cultish. Lots of signs for Bible…read morestudy and I saw a woman reading the Bible as I left. Just not my vibe. I won't be back.

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