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.

The owner is incredible and broke down all of their blends. He was kindly enough to speak to me…read moreabout the process of their beans being harvested. I truly enjoyed our conversation and loved their espresso cortado. The blend I would like to purchase from them Penrose. Plenty of options on their menu to try. I would highly recommend stopping by and checking out their shop. There is limited seating but super clean inside!

Not a fan of their coffee but had a nice cappuccino that comes with seltzer water and some…read morechocolate espresso beans to boot. Nice place to sit and have a conversation. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Skip it if you want to feel like a welcome customer I've…read morebeen to Kaldi's on Skinker a handful of times and generally liked it, but my last visit has me second-guessing a return. The person working the counter was visibly disinterested from the moment I walked up, no greeting, minimal eye contact, and an overall vibe that suggested I was an inconvenience rather than a customer. He took my order without repeating it back or confirming any details, and sure enough, it came out wrong. When I pointed it out, there was no apology, just a flat, borderline dismissive response that made me feel like I was the problem for bringing it up. I get that working a busy coffee counter isn't always glamorous, but a basic level of professionalism and a simple "sorry about that" go a long way. Neither happened here. The coffee itself is fine and other staff are lovely. But if you end up at his counter, good luck, when the service makes you feel unwelcome, it's hard to justify coming back when there are plenty of other good coffee spots in the area that actually seem glad you walked in.

Comet has the best croissants I've ever had. They're the perfect amount of flakey and buttery and…read morethey are SOO GOOD. I popped in before work on a Friday morning and they were busier than I expected so there was a short line before ordering. You really can't go wrong with any pastry, but I got the chocolate croissant and my friend got the ham & cheese one. I've also stopped at their table at tower grove bakery and gotten the lavender lemon morning bun. All of the pastries are soooo good and a perfect treat! I also got the honey lavender iced latte (half sweet) and it was tasty. Highly recommend coming here!! I will be back to try more pastries!!

My husband and I love Comet! We love the staff here and they are so helpful. There is seating…read moreinside, but it is limited. On nicer days, there is seating outside. I got their matcha latte, and my husband got an espresso that was served with sparkling or tonic water. I would definitely get it again and pick up a bag of their coffee!

Tous Les Jours is a French Asian bakery with locations all across the US (which turned me off a…read morebit). I was pleasantly suprised with the quality and price! The bakery items taste just as good if not better than your local bakery. I love the variety of options they have - I went back 9 days later and there were many new things to try!

What I loved about this place was the sheer range and variety of pastry options. And I mean, they…read morewere all AMAZING. They looked beautiful I almost couldn't bare to bite into them (but of course I did). The chocolate covered Belgian waffle may have been the star of our show but the churro donut and spinach feta pastry were no less than 9/10s. My biggest qualm is that they listed on the website that they have chai lattes, and we were told they only had brewed chai. Quite disappointing. There were also a few interactions with stuff in which I felt a bit rushed or judged, especially when we were asking to get all of our pastries warmed (apparently the waffle stays cold ‍)

Wow, this was a solid find on a Saturday morning! The sourdough is delicious and THICK. I wanted a…read morelot of protein so I went with the sausage, egg, and cheese open faced Sammie and it didn't disappoint. My friend got the sweet one with bananas and honey, and that was beautifully presented plus so tasty. Lovely service, very pretty place inside and out

Definitely call/make reservations before arriving. Place is pretty packed in the mornings; outdoor…read moreseating is fine but wish they had some shade for the sun. I didn't taste the coconut too much in their Coconut Milk Sourdough French Toast but still yummy with the fruits on top.

Intimate cafe right on The Loop!…read more There are two floors with various seating. Order your selections (breakfast and lunch fare) at the counter, receive a table letter, and they bring it to you. My cucumber/hummus/veg sandwich was supreme! That bread is extra special. Excellent, fruity espresso! Timely service and helpful staff. Many university students study here; it's definitely got that vibe. And I appreciate wanting an entire 4-seat table to yourself because it's nice to spread out. However, please note it's possible other patrons in a group may want to sit together, and space on this earthly world -- and also at Meshuggah's -- is limited. Definitely will return -- lots of menu items I need to try!

Positively TRANSCENDENT French toast…read more (Also enjoyed my lox bagel and vanilla latte, but that French toast!!!)

Such a lovely little spot to grab coffee, a treat, and get some work done. Street parking is…read moreavailable here, but there's lot of side streets for options. The inside is really cute with the hanging flowers, and I loved the light up sign that added to the decor. I got an iced latte and a chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing- probably one of the better cookies I've had in a long time. It was warmed up, soft, and delicious. The space itself is nice a bright, very open with super friendly staff. They have local artist work on the walls for sale which is really cool. I recommend checking it out!

A large mural inside Crema Coffeehouse advertises that it's been in business since way back in, uh,…read more2023. Another coffee shop would have pretended to have been in business since the 19th century, before the latte was even invented, but not Crema. It's got *integrity*. Anyway, no one would believe that anything here is older than a year or two. It all new-looking. It has a certain sheen to it, like somewhere where you'd pay $40 for a Yankee Candle at Plaza Frontenac. As I arrived today with members of my running group, an unhoused gentleman was being, erm, questioned out front by 12. He may have spent the night in the lobby of this apartment building. It just so happened to be right as Crema was opening. Did they report him to the authorities? Should they have given him a job sweeping the sidewalk out front like the wise old neighborhood drunk in the movie Do the Right Thing, the lovable old James? Instead of bringing him downtown, the police merely confiscated his drugs and sent him on his way. (I hope he wasn't late for work.) I wonder what they do with those drugs. I've seen the movie Bad Lieutenant. I didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved that this place doesn't carry a burrito. I love a burrito more than I love most people, but maybe this is not the place to get a burrito. But I figured I probably couldn't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich. You can't make a bad breakfast sandwich. Even a Breakfast Jack is a good breakfast sandwich. They certainly charge a premium for their breakfast sandwich. I figured this would be a situation where they charge you money out the ass for hardly any food. I was willing to take the hit anyway, for the sake of citizen food journalism, and also because I'd just run umpteen miles. Come to find out, this thing is roughly the size of a football. Its appearance is more along the lines of a torta, the hefty sandwiches from which portly Hispanic girls get their nickname. Alas, it was just okay. The croissant was ginormous but of middling quality. If it were the same size and as rich as the croissants at Comet Coffee, it would be roughly 10,000 calories, so that may have been for the best. The bacon tasted oddly similar to a Ball Park hot dog, in both a good and bad way. They give you plenty of it, but I suspect they still come out ahead. The eggs would have been fine if they'd been salted. In theory, the salt from the bacon and the cheese would have carried over to the eggs, but I don't know if I have a refined enough palate for that to be the case. I approve of a Breakfast Jack, after all. I'm willing to accept the fact that the Horchata Latte may have just been a bad order on my part. I may have needed to specify some type of syrup so that it was sweeter than it was and I didn't realize that, because what do I know about fancy coffee drinks? Or I might just not like horchata, with which I have minimal experience. They carry a gooey butter cake latte, and I should have gone with that. It was calling my name the way crack calls the guy they called the cops on. Which brings me to the Gooey Butter Cake Edges, which caught my eye in the pastry case, as if my sandwich and drink alone weren't caloric enough. I like gooey butter cake (natch), and I like the idea of "cake edges." Would this be along the lines of those brownies that are all corners? It kinda was, except that the crust wasn't quite as crisp as you'd like it to be. I don't think these were the actual edges of a gooey butter cake. They may have just been leftover cake batter baked into strips. It was still delicious, because it was gooey cake. The actual gooey butter cake may have been better. Again, I'm willing to take credit for what may have been a mistake on my part. Like the lovable old James, we all make mistakes sometimes. Crema has only been around for a few years, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they get their few issues ironed out. The decor is already top notch.

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!

We came and grabbed drinks during a vintage clothing market in their parking lot…read more My girls got horchata with shots of espresso added, and I tried an iced latte. Both drinks were good and came out quick, especially with the large number of people there! Servers were nice, helpful and actually interacted instead of just ignoring the world. Nice service! The place is filled with plants and has a large number of seating, both indoor and outdoor.nice place to grab some breakfast and hang out. Very fun!

I hadn't been here in awhile and WOW I was missing out. It's so big and airy and I love all of the…read moreplants. The indoor space, outdoor space, and even parking lot were all great! I love that they put on events with other businesses and have created a community. Oh and the food is delicious too! They have a great kids menu and high chairs available. The bakery case is always a hit, the meals are delicious, and the coffee is pouring. I will definitely be back here again soon!

Amazing food, chill vibe and excellent service - Lucia was so sweet and helpful!!! Will definitely…read morebe returning!

Such a cute cafe in downtown Clayton! Parking can be a little tricky since it's mostly street…read moreparking. When I first walked in it was maybe 75% full, but within a few minutes it filled up completely with students studying and people catching up, all ages. The interior is clean, modern, and cozy. Everything on the drink menu looked amazing. I didn't try any pastries this time but I'm definitely getting one next visit. My friend got the matcha and I got a fruity drink that I think was seasonal. Great selection overall, I'll be back.