Me and my two youngest kids decided to try Hendel's for the first time since resturant suggestions…read moreon google maps told me it was only 7 minutes from my house! They definitely did not disappoint! From the moment our food came out, everything smelled amazing. I ordered the cheeseburger and fries with the spinach dip, and I absolutely loved the homemade chips that came with it. My kids got kids' meals and enjoyed their food as well. I also ordered a chicken Philly to-go for my son since it was his birthday, which made the visit even more special. Emma was our server, and she was very nice and attentive throughout our meal. I also loved that they have patio seating it's such a nice option, especially on a beautiful day even though we did not sit outside the patio seating we wanted was not open that night. I also liked how they had merchandise to buy while in the restaurant like tees, sweatshirts,bottles of wine . They also cook books for sale in their resturant by another shop we had recently been to called Made by Lia. That was definitely a nice community touch to show how close the area is to their companions! In addition, we had a great first experience and will definitely be back with the rest of the family!

If Hendel's were a character, it would be Hagrid: enormous warmth, big portions, an old house…read moreyou're glad exists, and not much interest in refinement. The building does a lot of the work here: an old place sitting in the middle of Old Town Florissant's residential blocks, with a bar, a dining room, a porch, and a patio we didn't get to use (next cool evening, we will). It's charming, and a real asset to that neighborhood. It is also loud. Old plaster, hard surfaces, not enough hung on the walls to absorb any of it. The old fashioned was solid, sweeter than I prefer. Appetizers were the low point: toasted ravioli thick and hard enough to qualify as gum scratchers (filling was fine), flatbread middle of the road. Then the kitchen found its footing. Parmesan-encrusted chicken won the table, with a nice rice-orzo pilaf and green beans that weren't overcooked. The Jameson whiskey burger came blue cheese, bacon, crispy onions, glaze, brioche, and ate dry (although ordered medium): too many rich flavors, nothing acidic to cut through them. Burnt ends mac and cheese was good and rich, but the brisket wasn't tender as I had hoped. We caught a night with only one dessert (a moist Lemon Sunshine cake that tasted like a Dreamsicle) and ice cream to put beside it. Christy took good care of us, efficiently and strictly by the book. 3.7 out of 5 stars Punch up the apps, and bring some balance to some of the entrees and this would bring up my rating to the low 4s. Bring the relatives who flinch at a menu. Acid somewhere on the plate, tender brisket, ice cream by the cake, and something soft on those walls would move this up quickly.

Solid Thai choice for St. Louis area, probably better than any in STL but the bar is pretty low…read morehere. However, it's pricey for amount and also for its location. It's far out from the city and not in the main suburb areas either so it's more a drive out and I would expect prices to be less than St. Louis city or proper. Our orders: Drunken noodles with beef 5/5 spice (16.50): it was tasty just small portions Pearl Fried Rice (19.50): I liked how the basil flavor shined through, but again small portion Chicken Satay (13): The meat was good but the peanut sauce was too sweet. We are more partial to Malaysian style peanut sauces though. Next time, I would go for the lunch special (M-F 13.50) + if I'm ever conveniently near the area e.g. to/from airport

We have been fans of Pearl Cafe for years. We usually get takeout but decided to eat in tonight…read more The food was so fresh, full of flavor and piping hot. We started with the Thai butterflies, which are always a hit. Crispy and delicious. My husband ordered the Thai braised chicken and I ordered the Three Flavored Curry. Both were great! I typically order the yellow curry which still might be my favorite, but I loved all of the vegetables, shrimp and chicken in the three flavored curry. The regular spice level has a kick but is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the coconut curry sauce, but if you want more, you can ask for a higher heat level. While we loved eating in the restaurant for optimal freshness of food, be aware that it does get very warm in the building in the summer.

Pretty atmosphere. Extensive menu and the prices are on the higher side. I enjoyed patronizing the…read morebusiness especially with it being black owned. Unfortunately I will not no longer be coming back. As much as I enjoy my items the customer service is whack. Every time different girls but same attitudes. Also they own a boutique next door. So be prepared to wait longer on the order so they can make a sale next door. It's not worth the hassle and I use to come across town just for them. They really don't understand the service they gives matters just as much as the product.

One word...YUM! Everything on the menu is so delicious and…read morethe owner is great! My fav dish has been the chicken bacon wrap and the strawberry cheesecake smoothie.

The new place for March is this soul food restaurant.!!! There was a food truck in the parking lot…read more It drew my attention to the restaurant! I found this gem driving in the area. Since approaching the place on a Tuesday afternoon, it's wasn't that busy. Nor was their a line. An order for honey hot wings/salad/toast and a drink was placed by me!! Let me tell you it was presented well and it didn't take long!!! This is now my new spot to go!!

Food is great. Black owned place and I love to support them. Great food and I highly recommend.read more

Staff was friendly and easily guidwd me through there kiosk to order my food. They even attended to…read moremy questions about special and dessert available for the day. Plenty of families enjoying the space too! Seemed like a great hack to get the youngies to enjoy some of the pesky veggies Had many drink/smoothies to choose from and hope to try next time i can swing by!

Walking in to this restaurant, me and my friends were greeted with a pleasant, open dining room and…read morewarm welcome from the employee. She was very pleasant and kind throughout our entire experience. The dining room is so cute, and there is plenty of seating. I got the chick'n tikka wrap with fries and a mango milkshake. I enjoyed my wrap, the sauce was amazing. The fries were delicious, too. They let you pick the seasoning level which I thought was very nice- they were perfect. The star was the mango milkshake- a bit pricey for being so small at $9.99, but it was so delicious and perfectly sweet. I'm still craving it now a few days later. My friends got the Dubai Chocolate milkshake and we are begging for it to be apart of the permanent menu! It was so good and had nice little crunchy pieces inside. If you're looking for vegan food, definitely check this out! However, if you aren't vegan like myself, I would still highly recommend. I will definitely return in the future.

The food they sell here is fresh and tasty! As one of very few black owned vegan restaurants in St…read moreLouis proper it was worth my trip to support the kitchen. The food was so good! I had the pleasure of dining here earlier today and met the owner she's nice and presents well. Service was prompt and the meals were tasty & hearty. The prices were reasonable as well. I'd def order from there again.

I was excited to visit Adina's Vegan Cuisine on Independence Day as they were doing a BBQ plate…read morespecial. It was a short wait at the counter to order but it appeared that they didn't have enough staff to handle the volume of orders on this holiday. I was told it would be approximately a 45 minute wait but unfortunately, it was longer. The owner personally apologized for the wait and gave me a coupon for my next visit. The Carter Commons building looked like an interesting concept, but with the holiday the other businesses were closed. There is plenty of tables and booths to sit at if you decide to dine in. Some people were choosing take-out. I appreciated the divided take-out containers. There is street parallel parking out front and across the street. I'm unsure which parking lots you are allowed to park in. The food is the main attraction. On the menu today is BBQ "ribs", BBQ "snoot", potato salad, baked beans and lemon-lime kale salad for around $20-ish. I opted out of the potato salad and lemon lime kale, and instead got mac & cheese and a double order of baked beans. The baked beans were the absolute BEST I've ever had! The mac & cheese was adequate. I prefer mine with stronger flavors. The barbecue ribs were made out of seitan. They were seasoned well, and the sauce was good, but the texture was off for me. The barbecue "snoot" was absolutely delicious. Crispy pieces of vegan meat that were flavorful. I would like to try and come back for another visit and try different items when they're not so busy.

Love this fabulously funky coffee space in the Milton Schoolhouse! Comfortable and cozy where…read morepeople sat studying, chatting, reading. My dirty chai was really great and Clyde's latte was as well. We shared a GF/Vegan banana chocolate muffin - yum! Staff was friendly and welcoming. The Milton Schoolhouse is a terrific space with other businesses to check out as well. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this coffee shop. The coffee is always so good and so strong. They offer a bunch…read moreof different bakery items. I am gluten-free and they had this amazing vegan banana muffin that was gluten-free. It was so delicious. The people that work there are so kind. The vibe is really cool too because it's in an old school house and it has a bunch of different little shops in it too. I highly recommend if you're in the area to check it out. It is definitely worth the trip and you will not regret it. They also have alcoholic drinks too, but I have never tried any there.

I keep passing by this restaurant so I decided to stop and see what was being offered. Private park…read morebut combined along a strip mall setting. Bright flashing billboard lights to get your attention. Pleasantly surprised as I walked in , way bigger than what I imagined. Music playing on the tv's. Great vibe ! Open spacious and plenty of seating. Live band I'm told on select time. Plenty of items on the menu for choices. Kinda pricey but portion size is plentiful. I ordered jerk wing entree with 3 sides. I Ordered a side of spicy volcano sauce . Cabbage, French fries and rice and peas. Decided on a rum punch to wash this all down . This drink was strong, colorful and packed a punch for sure. Meal was very good and fresh and cooked to order. Had a 30 min wait , but the vibes and ambiance made up for it. The manager Akeira did a very good job of smiling and being approachable. Very informative and helped me in ordering my meal . Thank you . Store hrs attached below. Will definitely come back for more.

Finally stopped in to try Kingston 10. Had the chance to…read moremeet the owner. He was very personable we chat while the food was being prepared. This is a family owned business and they work as a team. Some items are made to order so might be a wait. I liked their jerked Wings and tilapia. Wasn't a big fan of the other sides.

Cathy put her whole foot in this Cajun chicken pasta. (Figure of speech, people.). I have eaten…read morehere several times and because I love shrimp po'boys and they are rare on local menus, that's what I normally get. My doctor asked me to slow down on fried foods so I decided to try something new. This pasta is soooo good! First, it's a nice size! I had enough for two meals! You also get a lot of chicken! It's seasoned well and there's plenty of sauce so the pasta doesn't get dry. I added spinach to mines. I am so happy I tried something new and this will be my new go-to!!! Service is always great here. You're always greeted and it makes me smile to see Cathy actually in the kitchen.

I really enjoyed my visit to Kathy's! The staff was very friendly and the restaurant has a very…read morewarm and inviting energy. You can really tell they put a lot of love and energy into this restaurant. The food came out fast, hot, and tasty! Ordering is easy on their kiosk, and also you can order at their counter. The staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we need during our visit. And the food, of course was delicious. I got the Cajun seafood pasta and it was delicious! Comes with a roll as well.

Lovely vegan restaurant with an owner who really gets it. Aaron is so knowledgeable, caring, and…read morepassionate. You can practically feel the love in each dish. The restaurant is super clean and has a calming, zen vibe. The menu is creative and everything is absolutely delicious. This was THE BEST matcha latte I've ever had. Aaron listened to my food sensitivity issues, took me seriously, and knew what to do before I even asked. Amazing. Hubs had the breakfast burrito bowl and he hasn't stopped talking about it since. We found a the door locked when we arrived but lucky for us he opened up just as we were going to leave. Aaron told me their hours can so unusual right now. I did not ask why, but I recommend that you call ahead to make sure he's open. Amazing, healthy, CLEAN food in St. Charles County! NO ONE else is doing this outside the City. What a find. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

First visit here on the reco of a friend and gosh was I happy I listened to her suggestion! The…read morefood was Amazing and I'm a tough critic. As a foodie , long time vegetarian and health coach, my quality bar is rather high and Heartwood def met it. We took the server's suggestions on what to eat and completely enjoyed the black bean burger and the curry (not spicy) noodles. Even the individual ceramic plates added to ambiance of the meal. We'll be back soon to try other yummy hand crafted dishes!