A few years ago, I went here and I enjoyed breakfast and some coffee. And wanted to get work done…read more It was a very busy place as well as a very noisy place. Sadly, I was unable to get any work done even with AirPods in. The one negative was how cold inside was. I very much so enjoyed the food that I ate and the coffee was absolutely delicious. The people working were very friendly very helpful. It is an absolutely cute place. You can tell there are a lot of returning customers as well as a regulars, which is nice to see.

The very first thing I noticed walking into this new café for me was the amount of dust and dirt. I…read moredid take a few pictures of this, but I will not be posting them. I considered walking out right then and there, what really wanted to give them a chance since this was new to me. Upon ordering the cashier noted that the pretzel bun was out and so we switched it with wheat bread because they felt the ciabatta bread would be too much. Not even 10 minutes later another woman was ordering a sandwich and the pretzel bun obviously was out and they offered her that choices of other breads, and she said she wanted ciabatta and the same person said there was no ciabatta bread. We got our drinks and eventually our food. The atmosphere with customers had a low hum of conversation and laughter. The workers however, were quite loud and boisterous, minus the one young man who seemed to be doing most of the work and keeping to himself. For $13 I received the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant bun with chips. That's what they offer as the side. The croissant itself was hard and un edible. The chicken salad was OK if you like water down chicken salad. But when I spend $13 on a meal, I kind of expect something better than just mediocre. It lacked flavor. So for me, this was a one and done visit. I really enjoy a little café coffee shop places sadly this one has to go on the I will not return list.

I love Zensia :) since it opened, it's been a top tier, repeat spot for me. I love that I can bring…read moremy laptop and work, my crochet or hang, or even a book club for some community time! The vibe is great for any occasion and the long hours of operation are helpful for those who have breaks during any time of day. Their drinks are well worth the price and delicious. The staff is always so kind and accommodating. I also love that they wear flag pins! 10/10.

1st visit, attempting to break free from the Starbucks comfort zone! Even though I couldn't stay…read morelong, this was an in and out visit, I enjoyed the atmosphere so much that I will certainly make time to come back to enjoy the space. It's a calming environment; can tell that care was put into the design. With both inside and outside seating options, it has what you need. It's located on a busy street in Clayton, so people watching is available. Being used to ordering at Starbucks, I was uncertain how to approach this, so I told the employee I was trying to adjust and he was so kind and helpful. I went with a Hot Macchiato with Caramel and Mocha, 2% Milk and a small Chicken Empanada. They were a bit backed up, so the wait was a little longer than I expected, but the drink was very good. I didn't even have to specify how many pumps of what to put in there, they just did it and it was perfect. The right temperature, I didn't have to wait to drink it. The empanada was piping hot, so I had to let it cool and unfortunately couldn't try it before my appt. Next time tho.

I could be very biased here, but Mariposa was absolutely lovely! My best friend/matron of honor…read moreheld my bridal shower at Mariposa and the staff were so amazing. Our server, Marlo was so sweet and patient. The restaurant itself was clean and chic. Providing a comfortable yet serene atmosphere with calming hues and music. I ordered the Parmesan crusted chicken which was delicious! It was crispy, not overly saucy (topped with a tomato-caper salsa) served with a side of broccolini. Everyone's portion sizes were just enough. The chef assisted our staff in delivering some of the orders and was engaging. And to celebrate the manager offered me a glass of champagne. Overall, the experience was absolutely wonderful. We were not rushed yet welcomed and celebrated. Thank you Mariposa!

Upscale lunch done well…read more ++. Ambiance is gracious white linen service. Inside Frontenac on the 2nd floor at NM, white butterflies from the ceiling hang set the mood. Mostly ladies lunch here at a calmer and slower pace. ++. Food is American lunch. They serve a warm brioche popover with strawberry jam and a tiny cup of warm chicken broth as starters. The brioche was light and delicious. Sipping the warm chicken broth did wonders to relax me after a hectic day of travel. I ordered a burger medium rare with fries. But it came out near well done. I was too famished to send it back. Still it was juicy and flavorful. +. Price is high. Figure $30-$50/pp +++. Service is wonderful here. Better than the Ritz. Gracious and attentive. The ever so disappearing SerVice everywhere missed this place ;). They are only open from 11am to 3pm. +. Parking is ample at the mall. Go for decent food and even better service! MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark +. Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you bee my LiFe!

Did not realize there was a Capital One cafe inside West County Mall, granted this is not somewhere…read moreI frequent but it was good to know that it was here. Concept is interesting - part cafe, part bank, part workspace, part bank. The space is modern and clean, and set up perfectly if you want to sit and get work done. Lots of seating and outlets with free wifi. I didn't get to try the coffee and got the matcha instead which was pretty refreshing. The menu also included light food options like sandwiches and pastries which are convenient if you want something quick. Another big perk is you get 50% off drinks if you have a Capital One or Discover card which makes it a much better value and a reason to come back.

Who knew Capital One had a café Located inside of West County Mall. I came across this gem one day…read moreand been hooked ever since. The staff here are always so nice and polite, and this is a great spot to get away from all the noise when you want to relax or get a little work done. I ordered a honey lavender iced latte. It was smooth, creamy, and not too sweet. He honey and lavender mesh so well and you can taste all of the flavor. They sell pastries as well. I ordered a ham and Swiss croissant. The croissant was fluffy and flakey, and the warm ham and cheese brought comfort to my belly. They were out of the marmalade that comes with it so i wasn't able to taste that. If you use your capital one card, you get 50% off your drink. You also get access to their meeting rooms and private bathrooms. There is plenty of seating inside.

Fresh ingredients, healthy and delicious. I stopped by since i was in the area and heading to the…read moreoffice. This place has been on my list to try. Upon entering, i was greeted by the woman who was working at the time. She was friendly and helpful. She asked if i was ready to order and i informed her it was my first time there. She told me what's the favorite order from customers, and showed me a list that detailed every ingredient. I ordered a regular sized mango Majic. It was made with mango, blue majic,granola,kiwi,strawberries, pineapple and coconut. It was fresh, creamy, and sooooo refreshing. I will definitely be back again.

I usually stop in after my workout and my go to smoothie is the nanaberry bliss or I build my own…read moreaçaí bowl! It's toooo good!! *Make sure to try the cacao wow in your bowl* The service is always kind!

Still very good! +…read more Ambiance is a tiny store inside Frontenac. ++. Chocolates ofc! I grew up eating Bissinger's and they carry one of my faves.... dark chocolate covered orange peels! There aren't many chocolatiers who do orange peels right and they have the magic recipe :). There are many things chocolate here but I came for their dark orange peels and emptied half of their tray! +. Price is higher and typical of chocolatiers. Nothing outrageous. +. Service was alright. Not knowledgeable but friendly. + Parking is a mall lot and shared Enjoy!

I have a family member who is obsessed with old-fashioned Molasses Puffs. These are hard to find,…read morewhich makes giving them as a gift even more special. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier offers Molasses Puffs in both Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate, packaged in 15-ounce tubes. I really wish these were a bigger seller and available at the counters...we'd stop by so much more often! My personal favorite is the Bear Claws Royales, absolutely delicious. The drinks here are great, too. Gifts from Bissinger's can brighten anyone's day!

maple brown sugar oat milk latte (half sweet) at rosemary coffee co in manchester…read more rosemary has been on my list for a while and it didn't disappoint - I loved my drink and my visit! the space screams community with entryway bookshelves full of local vendor merchandise, a sprawling community board, and a lending library within its back bookshelves, and ample seating full of people sharing a coffee with a friend. staff was so kind and service was quick, and loved how much space there was to sit down and enjoy my coffee moment. bakery looked great but I did not try it - will try when I come back!

This was a nice surprise. They are located in a busy strip…read moremall but still retains it's homey vibe when you enter. Books line the walls in built in bookshelves. I had an oatmilk latte, which was very good. I also had a blueberry muffin, of which they get delivered by a local bakery. Normally when blueberry muffins have lemon flavor it is extremely out of balanced. The lemon did not over power the blueberries. Their staff are nice and inviting. They currently do not have an app or website to have your beverages made ahead of time but they mentioned it is something they are looking into. TLDR: Worth going to. Parking might be interesting. Be warned there is a risk of a wait for their busy morning crowd.

Went for breakfast yesterday going back for breakfast today. Excellent service, the sourdough…read morepancakes were incredible. My wife's breakfast looked amazing and she said it tasted as good as it looked. Bringing our daughter back this morning. Torn between having the pancakes again or trying something new. Definitely a must try when in the area.

The Ivy cafe makes me wish I lived in St. Louis so I could come here regularly. My husband and I…read morehad breakfast there last Friday. I got the walnut pesto eggs with sausage and he got the quiche. They were both so tasty. You could tell that the ingredients are fresh and someone with care is cooking in the kitchen. The homemade sausage was fantastic, delicately seasoned and again fresh ingredients. The potatoes were super crispy (I love them this way). The servers are kind and efficient. The Ivy has a relaxing laid back vibe even when it's busy. We loved it so much that we bought a gift card for our son and his girlfriend to try it.