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    The Arch Cafe

    3.4 (24 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:45 pm

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    Toasted raviolis (some are missing)
    Jennifer P.

    Came here after our Arch experience because kidlet was hungry. After eating toasted ravioli the day before they were on biard with getting them today. I think there were 8 or 10 total. My kid had a melt doen because of the Parmesan cheese and herbs that were shaken on them after they came out of the cooker, so if tou have a picky eater you can stop them before they put it on. The ravioli they serve is Luisa's which is a kind you can buy in the frozen section at the grocery store. They are pretty tasty in a pinch. It seems they air fried these which is healthier but they were not crisp. They weren't the worst I have ever eaten but not the best. They were $10.65 so with tax $12 something.

    Toasted ravioli
    Alisha S.

    The food is mid. It reminds me of elementary school cafeteria food. I got the toasted ravioli, which essentially tasted like a pizza roll.

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    Courtenay O.

    Wearing a mask dehydrates me, so before the movie and the ride to the top of the Arch, we bought a lemonade. We could have picked a prepackaged beverage (sodas, sports drinks, waters, and more) and even added something to eat, but I just wanted a refreshing drink. The lemonade hit the spot! It was VERY lemony and cold. Delicious. The restaurant is clean, well lit, and next to the gift shop. It is also across from the theater and entrance to the pods that take you to the top of the Arch. There are plenty of places to sit. Everyone wears a mask and we felt safe. Hand sanitizer stations are everywhere, and the bathrooms are around the corner from the cafe (and at the entrance to the museum).

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    Tony M.

    Easy snack food. Sodas and water. Not horrible prices. Service was fast. Atmosphere was cafeteria style.

    Fried Ravioli
    Paige R.

    Visited the Arch about a week ago and of course had to make a snack stop! They had a rather extensive menu with a variety of food options, of which I selected the fried ravioli. To my surprise, fried raviolis might just be the greatest pasta creation ever! As far as service and dining area goes, the employees were very kind and quick to get our orders out and the tables were nicely cleaned. Certainly would recommend when you visit the Gateway Arch!

    Pretzel
    Mohan R.

    Horrible stale, over salted, and cheap cheese pretzel. NOT WORTH the price of nearly $11.

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    Dave B.

    They menu looked good, ordered toasted ravioli, Turkey panni and the biscuit sandwich. All of it was ok, but we didn't finish any of the items. They were very salty and just not that good. The prices were a little high, but that's expected being that you're at a National Park / tourist location. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. The tray return / recycle bin was a little confusing. Just overall, there are better and cheaper places to eat.

    Yup, the cafe is inside before or after you go up. Get tix ahead of time. #BradyEats
    Sean B.

    #BradyEats if you're here you're visiting the National Gateway Park & Museum. Word to the wise: it's pricey but convenient and you're probably on a mini vaca anyway. Get the ribs or pulled pork if hungry. I'd SKIP the chicken tenders, wings & fried ravioli (those are better at about any local bar). The mozzarella tomato panini wasn't bad. Ideally you packed a soda pop or water bottle to stay hydrated and save a couple of bucks. If not, don't sweat it. You're in a safe climate controlled atmosphere where you can socially-distance with relative ease. 4-stars for just being available

    Eat inside and under the arch in the museum
    Ron D.

    A bit crowded on our visit but great menu and clean renovated space. It's located underground beneath the arch and inside the arch museum

    Soggy panini,
    Lori S.

    If you can eat somewhere else, do! Like even the hotdog stand outside would be better. We ordered a toasted ravioli since that is apparently the St. Louis thing, and a tomato and mozzarella Panini. Upon ordering, the "cook" took our items out of the refrigerator and popped them in a microwave oven. As food coming out of a microwave typically does, the bottom of the Panini was soggy, while the top was fine. The tomato was microwaved along with the rest of the panini. The ravioli was warm, but the marinara sauce was straight out of the refrigerator. All in all, I felt like the stuff that should've been cold, like the tomato, was hot and the stuff that should've been hot, the dipping sauce was cold. I ended up peeling the soggy bottom off and throwing it away, and eating the cheese with 1/2 of the pita. I don't know what I was expecting eating in a café at a national park, but for over $20, expected a little better. I'm only giving this review two stars instead of a one star because the workers were very friendly and I appreciate the zero waste approach with composting and recycling

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    Court P.

    Great place to stop for a drink or snack after the escapade up the Arch. The staff was pleasant and the place was clean!

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    Food was microwaved no taste! Service was good but food was not!! Go eat before arch or after.

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