Came on a Wednesday to meet up with a friend. I love that they are open late. They also have street…read moreparking but lots of open tables for people to sit once inside. I got the muffin and a special matcha. The matcha and muffin were both really good. They had lots of cool seating options but those were taken. I loved the decor though.

The biggest standout here is definitely the space. It's set inside a beautifully restored old…read morepolice station, and the design is honestly one of the most unique café environments in the city. The old jail cells turned into seating areas are super cool and give it a vibe you don't really get anywhere else. Coffee was not bad. Not overly experimental, but definitely reliable and enjoyable. I've been to a lot of cafés where the atmosphere outshines the drinks, and this is kind of that situation, but the quality still holds up well enough that you're not just coming here for the aesthetic. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe is relaxed but still lively. It's a great place to work, read, or just hang out for a while. They also allow dogs! Compared to other spots I've been to, Antagonist really wins on character and atmosphere. It doesn't quite reach "destination coffee" level in terms of complexity or standout drinks, but it absolutely delivers a memorable experience. The cafe itself does not have any food other than pastries but it's connected to a board game cafe so if you want to get a quick bite, it's right next door!

I love that this place is in an old church! They set it up to be really nice. I also love the…read morecoffee. I've been by twice and they were very friendly and the coffee was delicious.

Walked into a church, walked out with the most delicious sugar cookie and a delicious latte…read more Quite literally a converted church(it looks like they may still use it as such?) tons of space and quiet for the folks that like a side of studying with their caffeine. Spacious, open, rustic. The workers are awesome. Super polite, and energetic. The sugar cookie was absolutely insane. It may weigh 1 pound, lol. Latte was superb as well. I was hoping to get some of their lunch because that menu looks amazing, but they only serve it weekdays! All around an incredible coffee shop with a unique space to pair!

I've had this spot on my list for awhile, so when my husband wanted to do a coffee date, I thought…read moreit was the perfect time to try it! We have so many good coffee spots in the city and this one seemed so interesting to me! Parking was easy, we walked up and only had to wait a few minutes in line. The menu is awesome, and honestly, their food options are priced really fair. Coffee does seem on the expensive side (two lattes for ~$20) BUT it is speciality coffee afterall. You can also see where they're roasting it, so you know it's fresh. I got the s'mores latte and my husband got a dirty chai. They obsviously use super high quality ingredients AND make syrups in house. Very unique, fresh flavors in both mine and my husbands latte. And both were SO GOOD. Espresso was pulled perfect and had great taste. Their patio is awesome, they have a little indoor space in their greenhouse as well, but we opted for outside since it was a nice morning. It's a beautiful property, and if I ever need a place to sit and work, this would be it. If we lived walking distance, this spot would be dangerous. Definitely one of the more fresh, tastier coffee spots in the city!

I had a delicious chicken salad sandwich and greyhound smoothie on a busy Sunday afternoon. Staff…read morewas sweet and there is always a place to sit inside or outside. Love it here and will always come when offered!

Dropped in pretty quickly for a Saturday morning latte and Knetzo did not disappoint. The…read moreatmosphere was a little fast-food esque due to the decor and look, but the patio looked incredibly nice. The service was great as the barista took our order and got our drinks to us quickly. We got the Carrot Cake latte and the Cherry Pistachio latte, and while I was most excited for the Carrot Cake, the cherry pistachio was actually better in my opinion. Loved getting near the bottom and getting a few pistachio crumbs as a little treat right at the end. The Carrot Cake was still very good, but I was hoping for a bit more flavor distributed into the coffee/liquid itself instead of it relying on the foam. Would absolutely recommend coming to Kentzo and will definitely be back soon!

Super cute corner coffee shop! Embedded in a Maplewood neighborhood. They have indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. The servers were awesome! If you want actual breakfast go early, by 11 most things were sold out. The goat cheese and fig spread bread was absolutely fantastic! I would definitely have this again. The chocolate crescent was soft, but the chocolate was very limited and seemed like mini size Hershey's. The iced Carmel Latte was tasty, but sweet!

I was remarking to a member of my running group that I've probably driven past this place a million…read moretimes and never noticed it was there. I'm not sure what I imagined it being. A Kinkos? Some place where I could print off copies of my zine about protecting the environment by committing minor acts of terrorism in America's forests? Turns out, it's a place where you can listen to truly random vinyl records while eating burritos entirely too good to be available in Clayton. Nothing about the latter says this part of town except for the price, which is almost like someone's cruel idea of a joke. I'd suggest that they're the best breakfast burritos available anywhere in the area, but what do I know? I've been eating breakfast burritos since the Reagan administration, when they were invented (as far as I know), but mostly of the microwavable variety. They have the potential to be the best food possible, because they combine the two other best foods, breakfast sandwiches and Mexican food, but no one seems to put any real effort into them. They're less likely than their lunch/dinner counterpart to cause gastrointestinal distress. People suspect that the reason Chipotle gives you the runs roughly every third time you visit is because of the cilantro, which is impossible to wash, but I heard it's really the lettuce. Never get lettuce on a burrito from Chipotle. If you're getting one of those bowls, why are you even going to Chipotle? You're probably already fat, and not eating a tortilla is not going to make a difference. But I digress. Upshot is primarily a coffee shop, and I think it's generally well regarded as far as that's concerned, though I'm no expert. I drink a nice, stiff six cups or so of whatever's on sale first thing in the morning and it usually ends up being the highlight of my day. I don't need any coffee in addition to that. I might get nervous. I've had luck lately with the seasonal selections at other local coffee shops that I've visited, so I figured I'd take my chances with an iced strawberry matcha latte. It seemed like it would be nice and refreshing after getting in a few miles with the homies, and damn it if it didn't hit the spot. You could see the actual seeds in it from where they must have crushed up an actual strawberry to make it, thus justifying the price, at least as far as they're concerned. They spared no expense with the burrito either. It's filled with surprisingly large chunks of bacon and avocado. Can they afford to give you more bacon because they don't cook it to the point where it starts to shrink? I like it when it's still kinda chewy, but I'm sure many would beg to differ. That must be how bacon is served in Clayton. They don't have the lovable old James bring it out to you, but I can understand, with this being 2026. It's not the lengthiest tortilla in the world, but it's stuffed to nearly overflowing with eggs, cheese, potatoes and what have you. I'd suggest bringing a date just to see if she could wrap her lips around it, but who's got that kind of money? It would have to be someone you've already been out with a few times, who's with the program, so to speak.

Went for brunch. Decided to try their brake shop burrito (most popular item) and BLTE (for…read morecomparison). The burrito was flavorful. Considering all that it contains - 2 Scrambled Eggs, Chopped Bacon, Cripsy Tater Tots, Avo Mash, Pico Del Gallo, Chipotle Crema, Griddled Jack Cheese, right? I think the bacon got lost though. The BLTE had a thick cut of bacon but overall was on the bland side. The staff seemed friendly and the person at the register was happy to explain the menu for first-timers.

Great coffee, friendly staff, fast service and a lovely corner spot with beautiful plants and…read moredecor. It's definitely a spot to order coffee and take some time to chill, sip and savor. My friend is a super fan of their chai tea latte so I ordered an iced dirty chai with oat milk. Definitely the best chai latte I've had. They mix brown sugar into the drink and it's heavenly!

No brownies. The menu of desserts change. But they will have a gf v item. At least one…read more While we couldn't partake the service was great. Place was clean.

I never thought I could love a cafe more than this place, but they took it to the next level this…read moreweekend!! Not only do they have a great wine selection, but they also play Disney musicals all night long. The Sound of Music, Aladdin...all of your favorite classics. I had to buy two bottles of wine so I could celebrate. I will be coming back here weekly and will be telling everyone I know about this magical place!!

I have been wanting to visit Protagonist for quite some time now. We always pass by it and have…read morevisited their sister cafe (Antagonist) several times. We had a wonderful visit! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the baristas. I received a compliment on the shirt I was wearing and then we placed our order. He immediately asked if Kylie would like a pup cup which she happily accepted. The layout of the space reminds me of an online library - rows of books, couches, board games, etc. they even had a kids library area which was so cute! Their menu offers more than just coffee too, which was awesome! They also have specialty lattes available. Kylie made herself at home and got tons of attention from all the sweet customers. Can't wait to go back!

Pescatarian Verdict: No Pescatarian Options; Many…read moreVegetarian Options We found this cute little spot in South County and immediately understood why people love discovering neighborhood coffee shops. It's tucked into a little complex off Meramec Bottom Road. You could miss it if you blink. Now, full disclosure: I drink basic black coffee. So reviewing specialty coffee shops is a little unfair because I'm basically walking in and saying, I'll have coffee. Meanwhile, my friend Winnie ordered some elaborate latte situation involving approximately 47 pumps, 12 scoops and probably a small mortgage and she said it was fabulous. I am here for the cookies. I got the orange and pistachio chocolate chip cookie. WOW! This was exactly my kind of dessert. Not aggressively sweet. The orange and pistachio gave it something interesting. Give me my basic black coffee and that cookie and I'm happy.

Qahwa Time Cafe @qahwatimecafe 5496 Baumgartner Rd Suite…read more111, St. Louis, MO 63129 Just discovered a hidden gem in South County and I'm already obsessed! This new Coffee spot is everything I needed--amazing vibes, decadent coffees, and a cozy interior that's super cool. They serve breakfast and lunch, all made in-house except for some packaged items and cakes. I tried the Iced Spanish latte and Sujuk Omlette --both were fantastic! The Iraqi Chai was so good I'll definitely be returning to try more. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Support local STL spots and give this place a shot--so many unique items to explore and enjoy. Can't wait to go back! . . . . . . . #SupportLocal #YemeniCoffee #SouthCountyEats https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWXC-SFivju/?igsh=MTl3bzNpbHZlcjNnZg==