I had the pleasure to stop in during the STL Bakery Crawl and enjoyed the brownie (large slide) and…read moreI loved the sprinkle cookie!! The staff is friendly and helpful. The decor is fun and colorful.

Some foods need counsel before consumption, and the cream puff sprinkle sandwich from Cake House…read moreDesign is one of them. This thing is absurd. I also grabbed a sprinkle cookie and a chocolate chip cookie because sometimes the basics become classics for a reason. Not everything needs gold flakes and twelve ingredients you've never heard of.

Today my bestie and I took a trip down to Kimmswick and made a stop at the Blue Owl Restaurant &…read moreBakery for lunch. It had been years since we had visited, and we were excited to spend the day walking around the little town and enjoying a meal at one of the places it's known for. We arrived around 11 a.m., and it was the perfect timing. There was plenty of parking, and we were able to walk right in and get seated. After lunch, we spent about an hour shopping around town, and when we came back through, the parking lot was packed and the sidewalks were much busier. I would definitely recommend arriving earlier if you want a more relaxed experience. Even though it was August, the weather was surprisingly beautiful, with temperatures in the low 70s, so we decided to sit out on the veranda. It was such a great choice. The view was peaceful, there was a nice breeze, and it felt like we were enjoying lunch somewhere special rather than just sitting inside a busy restaurant. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive and friendly. We must have been on the same wavelength because every time I asked for her opinion between two choices, she picked the exact one I was already leaning toward without me telling her. Her recommendations were spot on! We both ordered the trio, which allows you to choose three items from a selected menu. We each started with the white chili, and it was perfect for the cooler summer day. It was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. For my main dish, I chose the turkey melt on a croissant. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. I'm trying to cut back on carbs, but that plan went out the window because it was just too good. I did save half of the sandwich for the ride home, but there was no way I was leaving that croissant behind! My bestie ordered the chicken salad croissant, and she loved it as well. She said the chicken salad was flavorful, moist, and delicious, and the croissant made it even better. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying dessert. The Blue Owl is famous for their Levee High Apple Pie, but neither of us were really craving apple pie that day. Instead, we went inside to look at the dessert display, and that might have been the hardest decision of the whole visit. Everything looked amazing! I was torn between the chocolate cream pie and the French silk, and ultimately chose the French silk. It was very smooth and rich, and the flavor was delicious. My only complaint was that I personally would have preferred more whipped cream on top, and the crust was a little firmer than I like. It wasn't bad at all--it just wasn't my favorite dessert choice. If I went back, I would probably try something different next time. My bestie chose the gooey butter cheesecake, and that one was a winner. The crust was made from a gooey butter cookie, and it was such a unique and delicious twist. Overall, we had such a great day in Kimmswick. It was the perfect little escape before summer ends and school starts back up. A beautiful walk through a charming town, great conversation with a best friend, and a delicious meal made for a wonderful day. We're already looking forward to coming back!

This was my friend and I first time going to this bakery. We were excited to eat here but the wait…read morewas long, we came during lunch time on Saturday. Therefore we opted to get the bakery to go. The staff were nice and friendly. We ordered our bakery items and walked around this town to explore this town for a little bit. The bakery items, taste great and made in house.

Meeting friends here for brunch was a pleasant experience. The menu is varied enough to offer both…read morebreakfast and lunch options, with plenty of choices and nothing imaginative. The prices are very reasonable. When we asked about specialty coffee drinks, our server showed us an electronic tablet-- we had to pass it around to read our options. They were all very sweet concoctions named for desserts, and the ones my companions chose were indeed so pumped with syrup and flavors and sprinkles that the taste of coffee was nowhere to be found. Our food was just fine. The waffle was sweet and fluffy. The Berry Salad was exactly as described: iceberg, lettuce, berries, pecans. The berries were fresh; the chicken was heavily seasoned (mostly salty and saturated) and the poppyseed dressing was very sweet. The quiche had plenty of spinach in it but was rather rubbery (I know quiche can be tricky-- it has a really long cooking time so it can't be made to order, and rewarming does it no favors) and the potato soup was okay. Both the salad and the quiche/soup combo had a croissant on the side; they seemed similar to the ones purchased by the dozen at Costco. Mine seemed dry on the outside with a faint moldy taste in the bottom. The patio was very pleasant, and inside looked cozy. The staff did a great job of making everyone feel welcome and keeping our glasses refilled and such. There's a big parking lot adjacent, though many of the spots say they're reserved for a different business. I saw that high chairs are available. Gendered restrooms are inside. The place accepts cash and credit cards.

We had high hopes for Cafe on the Abbey, but our visit was not a pleasant one. Based on other…read morereviews it may be an anomaly? So perhaps we'll visit again, however, if there weren't so many positive reviews we would never go back. Our coffee flight was probably the worst we've ever had. They were supposed to be iced but came out lukewarm and burnt tasting. We couldn't taste a difference in any of the flavors-likely because it was so burnt tasting that's all we could taste. Neither of us liked our food. My husband's pancakes were dry and he said they tasted like they had been microwaved. My healthy bowl tasted like mostly old/not fresh ingredients. The Brussel sprouts were supposed to be shaved, but were instead halved and appeared/tasted like they were from the prior day. The Parmesan cheese was also prepackaged and not freshly grated, and for the price we paid ($50+) we didn't expect to be served food low-quality food. The only picture I took was of our coffee. Our server did the bare minimum. They weren't rude, but also weren't friendly. We ran out of Cholula sauce and she grabbed one from another table with people sitting there. Overall a very poor experience. Based completely on this one experience we would never return.

We stopped in around Christmas and I got this incredible gingerbread latte I still dream about. So…read morethe other day I decided to pop by while out and about to try something different. I got the PB honey latte, a great leap from my usual, but it sounded interesting. It was so good I wondered if I could take a vat home to sip til the end of time! They really do fun flavors extraordinarily well, and the place is very calming and relaxing inside. They keep it cool, which makes lingering a delight. I haven't tried the other wonderful things like the pastries and wraps but the coffees are top notch and if you are in the area, make this your next stop! Really easy to find, extremely nice staff, and ample parking, too! I'm very curious to see what concoctions they come up with next! This coffee shop makes High Ridge proud!

I had a great experience at Toasted Coffee House! The environment was super chill and relaxing, and…read morethe employees were very welcoming as soon as I walked in. I decided to try the iced cobbler latte after seeing it on TikTok, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was delicious and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. You could really taste the freshness of the berry filling, which made it even better. I ordered a small (I believe it was 12 oz), and it was honestly the perfect size. The service was fairly quick, and the overall vibe made it a really enjoyable stop. I didn't order any food this time, but their menu looked huge with tons of options to choose from. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a new coffee shop to try!

Such a warm and welcoming place. Food is delicious and you get nice size portions. All the Pastries…read moreare homemade with loving care.

Pat's is a staple place for us every time we are in town for the weekend. Pat and her family are…read morekind and generous and are always serving up good home cooked food. We love the breakfast sandwich on milk bread with egg, cheddar and ham (or sausage). It's such a generous portion for $5! The milk bread is homemade also. Love the cinnamon rolls and definitely don't shy away from the daily soups or sandwiches- we had the Greek soup this week and I'd eat that again in a heartbeat- so healthy and satisfying. I had their chicken salad on croissant with the soup and it's an old fashioned recipe- completely creamy and no chunks of anything or nuts in it. Unfortunately- I don't have photos - I'll update with pics next time!

Say hello to my gigantic croissant! The tray had recently come out of the oven, and in addition to…read morebeing gigantic, this croissant was very good. I also had a vanilla cake donut with cream cheese icing on top, and it was similarly wonderful. I got there about four hours after it opened (they open at 4:30 AM, crazy as that sounds!) so I probably got there after the donut case had been decimated by the early birds, but there were still plenty to choose from. Next time I am that direction, I certainly will stop by again!

Shamrock Donuts has such unique creations! Very cute atmosphere. The Blueberry Creme Donut and…read moreBlueberry Fritter are amazing. The Toasted Coconut Long John is another favorite. I will be going back to try the breakfast sandwiches!

Went back in after a while to see if the new management helped and after further review it has…read morethere dips are more tasty the nacho cheese has some kick to it the pretzels were warm and seemed fresher then any other time I have been while they are still a little hard that's to be expected from a pretzel good job guys

Came here looking to order the mini dog party tray. It came with 48 pretzels which was more than…read moreenough for the 2 of us, and 2 large cheese sauces. They offered 3 different cheeses, jalapeño, cheddar, and a queso one (forgot the name of that one) Overall, I enjoyed the tasty snack, but the ambiance was lacking a little which is understandable due to being a small business. I will be coming back to try the pepperoni melt:)

Nice place, reasonably priced, friendly staff. Definitely has a lot of charm going for it. Glad we…read morehave something like this in Oakville.

Loved the ambience! super cute little coffee shop! plenty of picture worthy spots in this shop!…read moreHomey and perfect for a quiet place to work/relax/visit! The avocado toast was pretty good! I got one of the summer cookie butter lattes and it was a 4/5 stars! pretty sweet! they do have limited gluten free options. I would definitely choose this spot again! the service was great and staff was kind!