If I could give 10 stars I would. This is one of my favorite vegan restaurants I've been to (and I'm not from St Louis, just in town visiting!) We stopped by on Friday night for dinner, the plaza it's located in was pretty quiet, the only cars seemed to be for this restaurant. I think it might be hard to find if you're not specifically looking for it. Once inside the decor is so cute though. It's fun and clean but also a little quirky. They have a TV showing animal videos in the main seating area. They have several appetizers to choose from, we opted to go with mozzarella sticks and the burnt ends. The Mozzarella sticks were gooey and a little stringy. They taste slightly more rich than a traditional dairy mozzarella sticks, but I doubt you'll find something that tastes as close to the real thing as here! The burnt ends were made of seitan and they were so delicious. The bbq sauce was very tasty and the seitan was a little charred in places. A decent portion size as well. For our mains my husband tried the tacos which he really liked, and I got the "shrimp" po boy. I think the "shrimp" was made from a mushroom protein of some sort but it looked and tasted eerily similar. I definitely never thought I'd be eating a vegan version of a po boy again and I was thrilled to see it on the menu. To top it off I got the cookies and cream vegan milkshake. Very tasty! I believe it's an oat milk base. I also liked they had some food retail items such as Rebel Cheese Brie. I've been wanting to try that brand for a long time and was excited to be able to order some to go! They also offer some non-vegan items for the meat eaters if you bring any along. I'd probably prefer to see a full vegan menu, but I understand making it easier for others to eat there as well. The staff was very friendly and smiling the whole time. I would happily go back here many days in a row to be able to try all the other items on the menu. read more

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I was excited to go to the restaurant after trying their burnt ends at a festival. The building appeared historic, used to be a service station a long time ago but is very nicely revamped. Love the exposed brick and layout. It's pretty small, so I could see it being difficult to get a table during busy times but it was no problem for us in the afternoon. Very cute outdoor patio, though it was much too hot to be out there. Multiple TVs in the room but nothing up too loud or too distracting. Our server was so kind and attentive. She was honest about her recommendations and happy to answer questions. Other staff in the place were nice, too. Food came out in a perfect amount of time. I've been a vegetarian almost my entire life so I've tried a lot of different meat substitutes. I was pleased that they offered real protein-based meat subs (unlike a lot of places who do mainly jackfruit and veggies without significant protein content). They used pea protein, seitan, and soy. I would love to see them play around with tempeh for more variety in texture. I got the brisket which seemed seitan-based. It was very good and well cooked. They used a good quality vegan cheese and mayonnaise for the aioli. Also tried the popcorn chicken which was yummy though could have used a little bit of spice (thinking about example, MorningStar's popcorn chik'n). My partner (non-vegetarian) got the turkey burger and was pleased, too. Got the soft serve for dessert and it was very good, pretty typical vegan soft serve. A little more icy than creamy and plainer than dairy soft-serve, but still good especially with the toppings it came with. I was quite full by our meal and very happy with our lunch experience! read more

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My husband and I stepped out for a bit before the big winter storm to grab a bite to eat! I had the burnt ends and they were fire! My husband had the brisket sandwich and fries and his plate was amazing as well! We took a sampler platter for our son and he was blown away! I finished my meal off with the blueberry pie, yum! The service was stellar! The manager made sure we didn't want for anything as well as the rest of the staff and we really appreciated that! Ordering was simple and efficient! The restaurant is a cute and modern. The lighting and outside fire pits was a whole vibe! Parking is plentiful with street parking as well as a small parking lot! I will definitely be back and I suggest everyone to try out this spot while living and visiting the STL! read more

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STL bringing the vegan flavors at this must-stop. The Benton Park location is a converted gas station. It has a cool vibe and great outside seating by a native plant garden. Get the burnt ends, the pickle fries, and the po'boy. Eat your greens with the Caesar salad. Drink it down with the prickly pear margarita. We spoke with the manager who told us how they make their patties in house. Watch out for a new location opening in Kirkwood. read more

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Wow! I havnt had BBQ in so long and this really hit the spot! The staff was nice and so glad to sit outside on the patio! The cocktails were delicious and all of the food so good I didn't even have any leftovers! Will be going back and you have to try it yourself! read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Station Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food here is legit. Been here twice and both times it has been of very high-quality and fresh ingredients, all uniquely put together to be both beautiful and very, very tasty. The service is just fantastic. Both times I've had this dark haired young guy behind the bar who has taken care of me, and both times he has just been superb. And what a nice guy. I love the ambience here. The first time I came I sat at the bar, and the second time was tonight when we sat outside. Mosquitoes were a bit pesky, but the vibe is just awesome. I am not a vegan, but I would have no problem being one if this was the food I ate every time I sat down for a meal! read more

Such great vegan food, I'm so excited!! The burnt ends we're Awesome!!! The drinks were great and quick. It was an old gas station, with the garage doors that open the whole place up. The service was great and quick. I can't wait to go back read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Delicious margaritas - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We came here on a lovely Saturday evening! Weather was perfect to sit on the patio. We ordered inside and they brought the food to our table. We tried the popcorn chicken appetizer this time, I got the Caesar salad and my partner ordered the actual fish sandwich... everything else is entirely vegetarian, I love that they have a very small meat section, everything else is meatless! Great vibes and friendly staff! read more

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Great food with an even greater vibe. Laid back, comfortable, and relaxed. Fun staff and delicious food. read more

Station No.3 is a flexetarian (sp?) restaurant. The majority of the menu is vegan but they have like 3 or 4 meat options and real cheese is offered upon request. I've been able to use this as a ploy to get family and friends to dine out with me when they'd typically turn me down for an all vegan spot. I've been here a few times now and still haven't gotten to everything I want to try on the menu. My favorite items are: BRUSSELS SPROUTS- fried and perfectly seasoned and tossed in a sweet vinaigrette. I omit the tomatoes and Asiago cheese (although it's vegan, I've never eaten any sort of cheese, vegan or not). Delicious! BURNT ENDS - yummy lil BBQ bites. Even the meat eaters loved these. POPCORN CHICKEN/ PICKLE FRIES - two equally delicious appetizers or sides, however you wanna eat them. I don't like ranch so I get these with their house pub sauce and horseradish aioli (all vegan and delicious) 1/4 LB STATION BURGER - this burger was very good. I'd order it again. They have several dessert options, but I usually go with soft serve every time. I need to branch out and try their other sweets. And I still need to try their chicken sandwich, about which I've heard amazing things! They also have specials and holiday dinner meals. Alcohol is served here. During the nice weather months their patio is large and inviting. They've even had a live band and BBQ picnic plates during their anniversary celebration. Follow their social media to keep up with news. read more

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Station 3 has a fantastic patio and their vegan Burnt Ends are to die for (even meat eaters love them) but my experiences here have been so up and down. Some servers are very attentive, others seem to prefer you weren't there. Some dishes are delicious - like the tacos and burnt ends - and others are nearly inedible (the popcorn chicken and chicken sandwich). I'll be back for drinks and apps but that's it. read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Nachos - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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A flavorful vegan spot in a modern environment! This is a quiet vegan spot in Soulard that should've been more busy than we thought it would be. We got the Burnt Ends appetizer, Crispy Chickn Sandwich, and Brisket Sandwich. The Burnt Ends were the highlight of our meal and was very close to the texture of real meat! The Brisket Sandwich uses the same seitan protein as the Burnt Ends and uses the same sweet BBQ sauce as well. In our option the BBQ was a little too sweet for our liking but definitely still a smooth and flavorful sauce that complements the protein well. The Chickn sandwich was unfortunately a bit dry, probably secondary to the thickness of the patty itself. It's a very thick patty and while in the middle was juicy, the sides were less so. There is a crispy exterior that contrasts the textures nicely and gives a good bite to the sandwich. The Brisket Sandwich was the better of the two in our option. The Buffalo sauce was very okay, and we've definitely had better. It was very vinegar heavy, almost like a watered (or vinegar-ed) down Red Hot. The service was awesome and the staff is very nice, knowledge, and accommodating to our requests. The ambiance was open and more relaxed. It feels geared towards a chill lunch or happy hour with coworkers rather than a true date spot. They can be accommodating for large parties as well. They do have an open patio (where we sat) that faces into the streets of Soulard. Rating: 3.5/5, definitely a flavorful meal with some shortcomings. We'd definitely visit again if bringing vegan/vegetarian friends to town as they have a substantial menu that can cater to very different interests. Rounded up to 4/5 for friendly staff and great service. Awesome tasting proteins that mimic real meat better than other vegan restaurants, but weren't huge fans of some of the sauces. Still at least worth a try to experience great vegan proteins! read more

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I have dined in this place a couple of times but haven't been back in about over a year. I wanted to try it again and picked up a this togo order to give it another shot. We got the brisket sandwhich, shrimp po boy, burnt ends and potato skins. The "meat" on everything was very good, well cooked and good texture. The shrimp was outstanding as we could barely tell it wasn't shrimp. I will say both sandwiches though were definitely lacking on the sauce. I think a little more sauce and flavor could have definitely perfected the sandwiches. The burnt ends were decent and the potato skins were pretty good. Overall the food had a lot of potential but I think just missed the mark with full execution. read more

Came here one day on the recommendation of the rapper Mvstermind. I would say if you're going to do a carryout !it's best to call ahead .I still had to wait when I got there. However, the food did not disappoint. it was well worth it. I got the signature station burger and while not quite a big Mac ; it was very delicious. I need to stop back thru because it's been a minute. Check them out read more

I hate leaving less than 5 stars, but I'm not a vegan, and I just couldn't do the food despite trying. So this review will be more helpful to non vegans. The menu can be confusing; it lists things like beef tacos, burnt ends, chicken, and other foods that would not be vegan in regular circumstances. Nowhere does it say it's not real beef or real meat, but I'm sure people in the know, know (I.e., vegans). I know, I shouldn't go to a vegan place and expect real sour cream, but the vegan stuff was just weird to me. They do have the flex menu that includes 3 non vegan options such as turkey and fish. The craft cocktails are quite good, and I would go back for a drink, just not the food. The staff are outstanding- very friendly and attentive. You can tell the owners and staff out a lot of effort into the place, and it's worth checking out for the drinks, if nothing else. read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - The "hamburger," potato skins, and "burnt ends." - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The ambiance, the service, the food was amazing !! I would highly recommend all family and friends to give this business a try out . read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

What an AWESOME place! Small, but cute... The service was EXCELLENT! The cocktails are DELICIOUS and the food is GREAT. My pictures show everything that I ordered and it was ALL SO GOOD! But the best of the best? My friend ordered Burnt Ends and let me snatch a couple. THOSE were absolutely STUPENDOUS. They nailed the flavor AND the texture so well. Would LOVE to come back to this place! read more

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Newly redone/bought over, this is a vegan restaurant located in an old fire station! They have outdoor seating and indoor seating and it is all very casual. Pricing is extremely reasonable and service is quick. Great options for vegan food, this menu is very big! read more

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Food was great - family friendly with a big outdoor space that makes it feel festive. Dog friendly

Stopped in for a solo weeknight dinner and was super impressed with the food. I ordered the chick'n sandwich at the recommendation of my server and it was delicious. Super thick and meaty in a way that a lot of vegan sandwiches aren't. I got a side of cheese fries to try out their queso which was great too. To drink, I ordered a glass of wine that was supposed to be on special that night but I realized after I got home and looked at my emailed receipt that I was charged full price. When I went to close out, the machine was given to me already at the tipping screen so I didn't see the itemized details. Not a huge deal, but I'll definitely check next time. read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Chick'n Sandwich & Cheese Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I was visiting a friend who lives walking distance from this place and wanted to try it. She's not vegan, but I'm vegetarian. We were both so glad we went! I think they'll have a repeat customer in her. We sat outside since Saturday was so beautiful out. They had some picnic tables out, which was perfect. The inside seems cute, too. We shared the potato skins, Brussels sprouts, nachos, and the burnt ends. Everything was delicious, and I really loved having potato skins for the 1st time in 25 years, but the burnt ends were the standout. They were so delicious! Definitely a great find and they have a flex menu if you have a friend that simply must have some meat in their meal. read more

The service and food is always perfect here! My favorites so far are the potato skins, bacon cheeseburger, and the chicken sandwhich.

Wow! What a treat to stumble upon for dinner! I would highly recommend this place for any vegan/vegetarian friends or folks who want to give a vegan restaurant a try. I visited Station No. 3 around 5:30 p.m. on a Friday. The restaurant wasn't too busy. I sat outside with my group mate. The outdoor seating area is so pleasant with a little Missouri native plant garden and fountain! The food was outstanding. My group mate and I both ordered the Costa Tacos and shared a side of Pickle Fries with Ranch. We were both glad we shared the side because the tacos were filling! My group mate ordered a Paloma and I house-made lemonade. The lemonade itself was fairly subtle but so freaking. The staff were so friendly! They answered our questions and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Paloma (top) and Lemonade - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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The list of positive things I could say about Station No. 3 is endless. This restaurant used to be known as Utah Station, but the change of ownership by the restaurant group, including Diego's Cantina, has surpassed my expectations. The plant-based food options are endless, and the vegan dishes are some of the best I have ever had. The revamped patio and indoor dining space offer a fresh take on the previous restaurant's style. Not to mention the happy hour options. I am a major fan of Taco Tuesday, which includes the delicious Diego's hibiscus margarita for $6! Come out this Benton Park gem! read more

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This place is like a fast food for vegan-ism, even though I dine in EVERYTIME. Staff are so knowledgeable about what they are serving and ingredients. I recommend the rib tips they are so delicious crazy that it's not real ribs! read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Potato Skins - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Wow what a great place! We had the nachos as an appetizer, and they were delicious! The small was plenty for two of us. The Station burger and skinny fries were amazing. My wife had the brisket sandwich. She enjoyed it, bit I didn't like it as much as the burger. The texture and flavor were a bit off on the brisket. The pickle fries were outstanding. I wish we had room for dessert, we'll be back to try the vegan soft serve for sure! The service was great, and there seemed to be plenty of seating inside and out, but it wasn't very busy at 6 on a Friday night. The whole station was comfortable and welcoming. read more

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I really loved this spot. I came at a quiet time of day and the staff immediately settled me and my guest in. We're still only dining outdoors but the tables were lovely with umbrellas that could be shifted to block the sun. The menu here is largely vegetarian and vegan with some flexitarian options. I'm not a vegetarian but one of my goals has been to eat more vegetarian dishes. I started with the sampler platter and OMG everything on it was amazing. I was a bit worried about having too much food so I kept the main course small with the tacos. Very good but definitely on the smaller side. Perfect pairing with the app. My guest had the burger and fries which made him overstuffed but he said it was so good he insisted on eating it all. I also have to mention the drinks- I'm unfamiliar with this spots sister and brother restaurants but the drink menu seemed to include favorites. The margarita is probably the best I've ever had. The whole place has a pub vibe so it's a great experience. read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Entrance view from the patio - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Beautiful patio! The food is great, I am not a vegan but I would happily eat here again. It's in a super-walkable part of Benton Park and the atmosphere is cool and cozy read more

Great vegan food...IF you're looking for Vegan food. Sadly this place has fallen under the "fake" food umbrella and they don't label themselves as such. Id like to clarify - I have no problem with vegan/veg friendly establishment. However, small effort to put the word vegan or even putting "burger" in quotes would have really clarified things up before ordering. Yelp typically has 'vegan' or 'vegetarian' in the initial description so I felt our party was little bamboozled. Food was fine as far as flavor, but it would have been nice knowing what I was eating before ordering. Especially from a place seemingly so conscious of dietary needs... Friendly staff and limited alcohol menu but overall nothing negative - except for the lack of Transparency. read more

Wow. Great food! So tastey. The burnt ends were outstanding.!!! Loved the Brussels sprouts as well. Service attentive and accommodating. Very loud ... what else is new? Just learn to shout and read lips! read more

This is a cool little spot, converted service station, with friendly staff. I'm not vegan, but do have a lot of meat-free meals and had read good things about Station No. 3. We ordered all vegan. They have a few turkey/fish options in a flexitarian section of the menu. The menu clearly delineates at the top that it is all vegan except where identified as non-vegan. We got burnt ends appetizer, crispy chick'n sandwith with side of cheese fries for me, costra beef tacos with side of made to order potato chips for the wife. And then were seduced into off-menu fried Oreos for dessert. All the food was well seasoned, which I definitely like. They were also well plated and just very flavorful. The meat textures were spot on for me, excepting that there was no gristle. If I plant-based food is going to imitate meat, it better do a good job. Otherwise, just make it a better tasting plant option. Their substitutes were done well. Cheese fries (and the cheese on the tacos) were good too. Those fried Oreos were sinful. Not sure how they compare to state fair ones, because I've never had them before, but mouth watering. read more

Cool little spot. I'm not vegetarian or vegan but the food was great. We got the popcorn chicken, brisket, and turkey burger. Burger was just okay but that's my fault for getting meat at a vegan place. Everything else was amazing and service was on point. read more

I have to say this place is a must . My husband and I have been vegan almost 6 years and we were on vacation in St. Louis , MO. I used the happy cow app and discovered this place. I was blown away by the vegan bbq . I ordered the brisket sandwich and pickle fries. My husband ordered the bbq sandwich. The brisket was incredible very impressed. And we shared am order of burnt ends those burnt ends were delicious. The texture, taste, look everything was spot on. Highly recommend going here. They also have desserts on the menu as well. Please keep in mind they do have three non vegan options that are clearly labeled on the menu . I think this is great to introduce your non vegan loved ones to this place. read more

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I went today and got Burnt ends, Potato Skins, and the Station Burger!!! Omg! This was one of the burgers I've eaten in a long time hands down!! So good I couldn't get a picture of it. I'll be back to try everything else on the menu!!! read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Burnt Ends - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Stopped here after looking online for places near where we were staying in St Louis. We were sold on the fried pickles and the photos of the food. We didn't realize until after we sat down and ordered drinks that this is mainly a vegetarian restaurant. We decided to try a variety of menu items with 6 adults and 3 children. The majority of the table has the brisket and there were zero complaints about it and the kids all had the chicken fingers and they didn't notice that it wasn't meat. I ended up having the tacos and the variety of toppings that came with the taco made it taste authentic and amazing. My only complaint was that the portion size of the tacos were small. We will end up coming back in the future knowing ahead of time that this is mainly a vegan joint and is delicious. Highly recommend trying something new and different. read more

Station No 3 - Benton Park - Costra Tacos - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We haven't been back in a while and found the experience quite different. The food was just as excellent as I remembered (we had the house salad, potato skins, brisket sandwich, chicken sandwich) but the drinks were more of a disappointment. Had the house margarita which was very tart and while I was ok with it my husband found it way too much. Drink selection in general was suddenly very limited. Also the service was not at all what we experienced before. We were not there at a peak dinner hour (5:00) and there were not many other patrons but service was slow. Slow to greet and check in. Also when we got there, two people were sitting at the small bar four seats apart and they ended up being staff. Everyone was friendly, you were just left waiting a lot and not able to catch anyone's eye. read more

I placed a $48 order to try some healthy food and i found PLASTIC in my food. balled up plastic mixed with my fries. I called the store more than 20 times and got no answer. This is unacceptable and inconsiderate. Very unprofessional and against FDA guidelines. read more

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I ordered the sampler because it looked good on their site. What I got was a mass of overcooked, limp and tasteless "things" that could barely be called food. The size of sampler was small and not worth the price. I would have to say that this was, by far, the worst meal I ever had in my 35 years of living in St. Louis. I recommend you stay away from this place. read more

Definitely coming back. We ordered potato skins, nachos, chicken wrap, tacos, and pickled fries. Everything we had was perfect and nicely portioned. If we come back we're gonna try the burnt ends and mozzarella sticks. The service was great and kept making sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was great but the restaurant was pretty small so be prepared to wait if it's crowded. Parking wasn't so bad since we went during low trafficked time. read more

This is more like a 3-1/2 star, an average of our table of three. We got the appetizer sampler, which was tasty, although it would have been better if 3/4 of the platter wasn't deep fried. (Or would it?) I got the sun-dried tomato and basil turkey sandwich. My kids got a crispy chick'n sandwich, the kale salad, and the beef tacos. The margarita of the day was delicious! The food was solid, nothing outstanding, but nothing missed the mark. My daughter is pescatarian and the rest of us are carnivores but the food was good. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive, without being cloying. The space is cool, a renovated gas station complete with two roll-up garage doors. We just don't think we'll return as nothing else on the menu called to us. read more

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