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The matcha was a bit sweet (couldn't tell if it was the milk that was sweetened or their matcha) and I'm used to not having any sweeteners in my drink. It was refreshing but would not be my go to drink to get here. I'll have to try their other drinks next time. There's plenty of seating if you want to stay here and chill. Service was quick too.
I visited Sweetwaters, and I was impressed! Upon entering, I was warmly greeted and walked through some of their recommendations, which was super helpful. I decided to try the dirty cold brew, which is a mix of cold brew, espresso, chocolate sauce, and cream it was pretty good! I also enjoyed the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. Adding a bit of jelly made it even tastier. I will definitely be going back!
I love going to Sweeteaters :) they have great drink and food options and I love that they rotate their menu with the season. I'd curl up here in the winter time to get some work done (excellent wifi and a decent amount of outlets) and now since it's summer I can enjoy their iced drinks. Today I got the Summer Dreamy with lavender and pistachio. The drink usually comes with heavy cream but as a sensitive stomach girlie I subbed for oat milk and it is delicious! There were also updates to their community wall and some new art hanging up. It made for a pleasant morning coffee run :)
Stopped here for a quick coffee and snack before seeing some St. Louis sights. The art inside was cool but the seating area needed some cleaning. The staff seemed confused and overwhelmed by our orders (there were 3 of us) and only 2 other parties in the store. My coffee was personally so gross I had to throw it out, but the croissant was good.
Food: 4 Stars Service: 4 Stars I've been coming to Chroma for over a year to get my hair done at SL, and never noticed that Sweetwaters was just a couple of storefronts away. Am I that oblivious to my surroundings, or do they need better signage? Venue is spacious with plenty of natural light and seating. I'm not quite sure I agree with the flow of the counter space, as it's not clear where you order or pick up your order. Loved my hazelnut latte and the fact that I had more than 1 plant-based milk option.
Quick and friendly service along with reasonable prices. Cute shop that seemed like it would be nice to hang out in, though I took my coffee to go. Can't speak to the food, because we didn't get any. The coffee was good.
I tried this spot out after hearing some good things about it. The inside was nice and beautiful, perfect for a date or chill hangout. The staff was helpful and gave us samples to figure out the drinks we liked, I had the French Vietnamese and Croissant and both were delicious. I'd definitely be showing up again for my coffee fixes. Keep up the great work!!
Stopped into Sweetwaters for their November reusable cup discount event. I got my reusable cup filled with the seasonal peppy bark mocha and received a 10% discount. My drink was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - a yummy start to the seasonal holiday drink season! The space at Sweetwaters was roomy with lots of natural light. It would be a great space to work remotely. The barista was nice and friendly. A good experience all around!
I came here after an event in the Grove and orderd French Vietnamese Au Lait. It was pretty good!
Fair selection of sweet and savory breakfast items and beverages. All good, a bit pricy, but super convenient for residents.
I came here for a quick drink while waiting for an appointment at the Salon Loft next door. The shop is spacious inside and has plenty of outlets to charge your electronics while you hang out here to enjoy your drinks and food or study. I ordered an iced mango tea, and it was delicious The staff was prompt and got my order fast. Today is super slow at this shop since the weather is gloomy.
Located in Forest Park Southeast near The Grove, Sweetwaters is a trendy but forgettable fusion between a coffee shop and a boba tea bar. The service (4/5) was very good and accommodating for special add ons like oat milk, etc. The coffee (3/5) was just average. I'm not a real coffee drinker, I prefer sweet coffees, hence our stop at Sweetwaters. I ordered a vanilla latte, but was not impressed. The indoor seating is nice, has a urban feel with a lot of vegetation, a nice place to study or work.
Let's talk about the crime against humanity they tried to pass off as "matcha." WHY. WAS. IT. BROWN??? Matcha is supposed to be a vibrant, gorgeous green--add strawberry syrup and it should look like a TikTok aesthetic drink, all green and red. Instead, this was a muddy mid-brown, like someone stirred pond water with a cough syrup straw. I've had matcha from bougie cafés, gas stations, even sketchy strip malls, and NEVER have I seen it come out looking like swamp sludge. What dark sorcery are they brewing back there?! And don't even get me started on the food. The "egg" wasn't an egg--it was a microwaved, frozen puck in plastic. The bagel was so old it probably remembers the dinosaurs. The hashbrowns? Tiny frozen cubes that tasted like sadness. Forty. Dollars. For a meal so inedible it went straight to the trash. I wouldn't feed this to my worst enemy. Honestly, just go to the grocery store and buy literally anything else--it'll be fresher, cheaper, and won't traumatize your taste buds.
Tried the strawberry matcha with oat milk and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors blended perfectly, and the oat milk made it extra smooth and creamy. The inside was super cute with thoughtful decor and a really cozy atmosphere. We stopped by around 10 AM on a weekday and it wasn't busy at all, which makes it a great spot to relax. I could easily see myself coming back and spending a few hours working from one of their tables while enjoying another drink. Definitely a place I'll be visiting again! read more
Cute cafe at the Chroma/Hue apartments near the Grove. They have many different drinks in their menu and lots of pastries to choose from. I think lots of people will probably enjoy doing work here because they have plenty of tables and chairs and places to plug devices. Service was friendly and efficient. Parking might be a struggle because of street parking, but they have spots in front of the building. I ordered a milk tea that didn't really taste amazing which is why I docked a star. read more
I love the location. Right at the edge of the grove makes it accessible for a quick stop when on the go. The interior is allllll zen. Tons of natural light with natural tones, sleek lines, and ample room to study. The coffee is solid. Not the best in stl, but definitely in the 75% percentile range-- which is good in my opinion given how many great spots there are. The only thing that was slightly strange was the worker did not seem happy to take my order. I just got done exercising so i was a bit sweaty but it was early on a sunday so i was the only one ordering. No line or anything. They didnt ask me how i was or anything, i was greeted with "what do you want" in a mundane tone, and no smile. I am not sure, a bit peculiar but not bad service. I hope i didnt do anything to offend the employee. In any case, solid coffee! read more
1 year ago
The matcha was a bit sweet (couldn't tell if it was the milk that was sweetened or their matcha) and I'm used to not having any sweeteners in my drink. It was refreshing but would not be my go to drink to get here. I'll have to try their other drinks next time. There's plenty of seating if you want to stay here and chill. Service was quick too. read more
I visited Sweetwaters, and I was impressed! Upon entering, I was warmly greeted and walked through some of their recommendations, which was super helpful. I decided to try the dirty cold brew, which is a mix of cold brew, espresso, chocolate sauce, and cream it was pretty good! I also enjoyed the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. Adding a bit of jelly made it even tastier. I will definitely be going back! read more
I love going to Sweeteaters :) they have great drink and food options and I love that they rotate their menu with the season. I'd curl up here in the winter time to get some work done (excellent wifi and a decent amount of outlets) and now since it's summer I can enjoy their iced drinks. Today I got the Summer Dreamy with lavender and pistachio. The drink usually comes with heavy cream but as a sensitive stomach girlie I subbed for oat milk and it is delicious! There were also updates to their community wall and some new art hanging up. It made for a pleasant morning coffee run :) read more
2 years ago
Stopped here for a quick coffee and snack before seeing some St. Louis sights. The art inside was cool but the seating area needed some cleaning. The staff seemed confused and overwhelmed by our orders (there were 3 of us) and only 2 other parties in the store. My coffee was personally so gross I had to throw it out, but the croissant was good. read more
Food: 4 Stars Service: 4 Stars I've been coming to Chroma for over a year to get my hair done at SL, and never noticed that Sweetwaters was just a couple of storefronts away. Am I that oblivious to my surroundings, or do they need better signage? Venue is spacious with plenty of natural light and seating. I'm not quite sure I agree with the flow of the counter space, as it's not clear where you order or pick up your order. Loved my hazelnut latte and the fact that I had more than 1 plant-based milk option. read more
Quick and friendly service along with reasonable prices. Cute shop that seemed like it would be nice to hang out in, though I took my coffee to go. Can't speak to the food, because we didn't get any. The coffee was good. read more
I tried this spot out after hearing some good things about it. The inside was nice and beautiful, perfect for a date or chill hangout. The staff was helpful and gave us samples to figure out the drinks we liked, I had the French Vietnamese and Croissant and both were delicious. I'd definitely be showing up again for my coffee fixes. Keep up the great work!! read more
Stopped into Sweetwaters for their November reusable cup discount event. I got my reusable cup filled with the seasonal peppy bark mocha and received a 10% discount. My drink was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - a yummy start to the seasonal holiday drink season! The space at Sweetwaters was roomy with lots of natural light. It would be a great space to work remotely. The barista was nice and friendly. A good experience all around! read more
2 years ago
I came here after an event in the Grove and orderd French Vietnamese Au Lait. It was pretty good! read more
2 years ago
I came here for a quick drink while waiting for an appointment at the Salon Loft next door. The shop is spacious inside and has plenty of outlets to charge your electronics while you hang out here to enjoy your drinks and food or study. I ordered an iced mango tea, and it was delicious The staff was prompt and got my order fast. Today is super slow at this shop since the weather is gloomy. read more
Located in Forest Park Southeast near The Grove, Sweetwaters is a trendy but forgettable fusion between a coffee shop and a boba tea bar. The service (4/5) was very good and accommodating for special add ons like oat milk, etc. The coffee (3/5) was just average. I'm not a real coffee drinker, I prefer sweet coffees, hence our stop at Sweetwaters. I ordered a vanilla latte, but was not impressed. The indoor seating is nice, has a urban feel with a lot of vegetation, a nice place to study or work. read more
1 year ago
Let's talk about the crime against humanity they tried to pass off as "matcha." WHY. WAS. IT. BROWN??? Matcha is supposed to be a vibrant, gorgeous green--add strawberry syrup and it should look like a TikTok aesthetic drink, all green and red. Instead, this was a muddy mid-brown, like someone stirred pond water with a cough syrup straw. I've had matcha from bougie cafés, gas stations, even sketchy strip malls, and NEVER have I seen it come out looking like swamp sludge. What dark sorcery are they brewing back there?! And don't even get me started on the food. The "egg" wasn't an egg--it was a microwaved, frozen puck in plastic. The bagel was so old it probably remembers the dinosaurs. The hashbrowns? Tiny frozen cubes that tasted like sadness. Forty. Dollars. For a meal so inedible it went straight to the trash. I wouldn't feed this to my worst enemy. Honestly, just go to the grocery store and buy literally anything else--it'll be fresher, cheaper, and won't traumatize your taste buds. read more
Sweetwaters is a coffee shop I come to every so often because I enjoy the large space and community table which is great for studying or working! They have smaller tables available if you are working on your own but they are too small for two people to both have laptops out. The service has always been nice and I have only had positive experiences. The drinks are fine in my opinion. I've had their lattes, dirty chai and iced teas which don't scream out at me. Like I said, the aspects that keep bringing me back are the adequate space, outlets and great hours! read more
Great space and great drinks! We came here after disliking our order from a different local coffee shop, and this place definitely made up for it! The workers were nice and we really enjoyed what we ordered. Also they were panting really good music. read more
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Positives : convenient location , friendly staff, plenty of space, lots of light. Negatives : feels very corporate, coffee is very underwhelming as is the food. I don't know how this sad pastry I received could be called a croissant... I also don't like that they serve everything to go. Seems very wasteful. read more
Stopped in here for the first time while in The Grove-- what a neat place! The decor and ambiance is lovely- the owner was working behind the counter- very friendly, welcoming and helpful! There is ample seating for working, meeting with a client etc or just taking a break. We had the cold brew, a croissant, a cafe latte and a piece of the pecan cake- the food was good and the coffee items were great! Such a great addition to the St Louis coffee scene! I'd definitely go back and would encourage anyone to try it! We found a parking space right in front but not sure how ample parking would be on a busier day. read more
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Jason R.
Thanks Rene!!
4 years ago
We stopped in here on Saturday morning for a quick coffee and a bite to eat! I ordered the dreamy cold brew which had vanilla and cream. The sizing is great for the price and I really enjoyed the cold brew. It was a little more watered down then I usually like, but I still thought it was good. As for food- I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. This was good. Nothing crazy special about it- I would say similar quality to Starbucks breakfast food, but perfect for what we needed. Overall I would definitely come back! read more
3 years ago
Sweetwaters is a brand new coffee shop that recently opened in the Chroma building in the heart of the Grove. It is really an exciting time for this vibrant St. Louis neighborhood as it continues to burst with development. In the five years I've lived here, I've seen such a transformation in the Grove, and it's so great to see businesses opening here, especially during COVID. I stopped by this bustling coffee joint after a lunchtime workout at PLNK in Central West End. I figured I would need a cool boost on a fairly warm day. I will admit I didn't really investigate much about Sweetwaters before I stopped in today. Knowing that Chroma was attracting so many cool local businesses like Seoul Taco and Chao Baan, I just assumed that this was also a new local concept. Upon walking up to the entrance I was a little bummed to realize that this seemed like a chain. After a quick search on my phone, I found that there are quite a few Sweetwaters across the country (with a high concentration in Michigan.) The inside is somewhat unremarkable. Generic tables and chairs scattered around the coffee shop. There was some interesting art strewn about the space. It was also somewhat confusing as to where you were to get in line to order. The flow wasn't very clear and the baristas didn't greet you as you walked in. Since I had just worked out, I wasn't really looking to partake in one of their sandwiches or other offerings. There was quite a large selection. I will say that I probably wouldn't order one of their pastries. They looked mass produced and gave the impression that they were probably pretty dry. The drink menu seemed to be much more focused on coffee drinkers who are looking for sweet lattes that use tons of fake flavors to mask the taste of the actual coffee. In fact, when I ordered a cold brew they asked me if I wanted it sweetened. Um. No? I'm one of those people who drinks coffee because the actual taste is something I crave, it's not about the energy boost. The cold brew was about as generic as the interior of the shop. Nothing remarkable about the drink. It was also fairly weak. The drink seemed to be more like ice coffee as opposed to cold brew. Since this is a fairly large chain of coffee shops, I don't know if the drink was brewed in house or if it is mass produced and sent to the stores. Post COVID, I could see this being a place to briefly meet people to talk about business. It's also fine if you're looking for a quite latte and it's the easiest to get to. I wouldn't NOT go here again, it was fine and did its job. I had a coffee drink. read more
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Jason R.
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6 years ago
6 years ago
I was walking the whole avenue looking for a coffee, but everything was closed! I saw this place in the google maps, so I decided to give it a try and it was a really good surprised! They close at 8pm, what is great since the others close at 2 or 6pm! The cappuccino was good, and the mini donuts REALLY good! read more
5 years ago
Yes, it's a chain, but I don't hold that against Sweetwaters-- especially since they're based in my home state of Michigan, and this location is locally owned. I love their full menu with everything you expect in a coffee house plus a few delightful surprises thrown in for good measure: think French Vietnamese au Lait and dirty cold brew (#highlyrecommend)! Sandwiches and pastries are good as well. Service is prompt, friendly, and one of the things I appreciate most, patient: they don't bug you while you're delightfully considering your choices. Seating area is generous and allows a safe, socially distant dine-in option. I hope this Sweetwaters is just the first of many in the St. Louis area. read more
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Brand new place in the grove with amazing coffee! It was the perfect place to sit and study. Lots of seating. Wonderful service, WiFi, and sitting area. First coffee shop I've been able to sit in since covid- it's the simple joys!! TONS of natural lighting which is my favorite. Mask required during this season, of course. I appreciated the safety measures and cleanliness. read more
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4071 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Forest Park Southeast
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