Steven’s guidebook
Breakfast + Lunch
This urban cafe by St. Louis culinary giant the Bailey’s Family is sure
to please with a menu inspired by locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy crepes, skillets,
benedicts, sandwiches and more—plus a delightful menu of brunch and coffee beverages.
Website: roosterstl.com.
5 miles
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Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdThis urban cafe by St. Louis culinary giant the Bailey’s Family is sure
to please with a menu inspired by locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy crepes, skillets,
benedicts, sandwiches and more—plus a delightful menu of brunch and coffee beverages.
Website: roosterstl.com.
5 miles
This all-day café in historic Benton Park is a
laid back spot with a wide menu of brunch and lunch offerings from the healthy to the
sinfully decadent. Website: bentonparkcafe.com.
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Benton Park Cafe
2901 Salena StThis all-day café in historic Benton Park is a
laid back spot with a wide menu of brunch and lunch offerings from the healthy to the
sinfully decadent. Website: bentonparkcafe.com.
9 miles
Central West End. This CWE gem—a favorite of medical staff getting off
night shifts at Barnes Jewish Hospital—offers delicious breakfast classics, coffee, mimosa
flights, and more in a unique, chess-inspired locale. Website: kingsidediner.com.
6 miles
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Kingside Diner (CWE)
236 N Euclid AveCentral West End. This CWE gem—a favorite of medical staff getting off
night shifts at Barnes Jewish Hospital—offers delicious breakfast classics, coffee, mimosa
flights, and more in a unique, chess-inspired locale. Website: kingsidediner.com.
6 miles
Clayton. Great food, great coffee, and made-from-scratch dishes sure to
please any breakfast, brunch, or lunch diner. Website: halfandhalfstl.com.
6 miles
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Half & Half
8135 Maryland AveClayton. Great food, great coffee, and made-from-scratch dishes sure to
please any breakfast, brunch, or lunch diner. Website: halfandhalfstl.com.
6 miles
Midtown or Benton Park. Two industrial-inspired locations in the city make the perfect
setting for Egg, an adventurous and satisfying fusion of Tunisian and Mexican breakfast
classics. Website: eggstl.com.
8 miles
Egg@midtown
3100 Locust StMidtown or Benton Park. Two industrial-inspired locations in the city make the perfect
setting for Egg, an adventurous and satisfying fusion of Tunisian and Mexican breakfast
classics. Website: eggstl.com.
8 miles
Maplewood. A taste of the Southwest, in the Midwest. Call ahead--due to
COVID restrictions, the Diner sometimes prefers curbside pickup only. Website:
southwestdinerstl.com.
2 miles
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Southwest Diner
6803 Southwest AveMaplewood. A taste of the Southwest, in the Midwest. Call ahead--due to
COVID restrictions, the Diner sometimes prefers curbside pickup only. Website:
southwestdinerstl.com.
2 miles
St. Louis Hills. While the entire menu is fantastic, the real stars are
the breads and baked goods, all made in house. Website: macklind.russellscafe.com.
2 miles
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Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch AveSt. Louis Hills. While the entire menu is fantastic, the real stars are
the breads and baked goods, all made in house. Website: macklind.russellscafe.com.
2 miles
Benton Park. It’s not a trip to St. Louis without a visit to this beloved
sandwich shop, which serves all the classics plus a few inventive creations. Website:
bluescitydeli.com.
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Blues City Deli
2438 McNair AveBenton Park. It’s not a trip to St. Louis without a visit to this beloved
sandwich shop, which serves all the classics plus a few inventive creations. Website:
bluescitydeli.com.
6 miles
St. Louis Hills. Quality sandwiches with an emphasis on local products makes
no-frills LeGrand’s Market a St. Louis classic. Website: legrandsmarket.com.
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LeGrand's Market & Catering
4414 Donovan AveSt. Louis Hills. Quality sandwiches with an emphasis on local products makes
no-frills LeGrand’s Market a St. Louis classic. Website: legrandsmarket.com.
1 mile
Lindenwood Park. Just a short walk from our home! Mom’s Deli offers a menu
of mouthwatering Italian-inspired sandwiches with homemade sauces. You can’t go wrong
with Mom’s. Website: momsdeli.com.
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Mom's Deli
4412 Jamieson AveLindenwood Park. Just a short walk from our home! Mom’s Deli offers a menu
of mouthwatering Italian-inspired sandwiches with homemade sauces. You can’t go wrong
with Mom’s. Website: momsdeli.com.
.5 mile
Neighborhoods
St. Louis’ Little Italy district is famous for its Italian markets and restaurants.
Restaurants to explore in The Hill include, but are not limited to: Anthonino’s Taverna, Favazza’s,
Zia’s, Guido’s, Charlie Gitto’s, Adriana’s on The Hill, Lorenzo’s Trattoria, and more.
4 miles
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The Hill
St. Louis’ Little Italy district is famous for its Italian markets and restaurants.
Restaurants to explore in The Hill include, but are not limited to: Anthonino’s Taverna, Favazza’s,
Zia’s, Guido’s, Charlie Gitto’s, Adriana’s on The Hill, Lorenzo’s Trattoria, and more.
4 miles
South Grand Blvd in South St. Louis offers blocks of dining options.
You’ll find Thai, Persian, vegetarian, sushi, Brazilian, Ethiopian, Mexican, pizza, gourmet hot dogs,
Vietnamese, and more all on one street. Website: southgrand.org.
5 miles
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South Grand Boulevard
South Grand BoulevardSouth Grand Blvd in South St. Louis offers blocks of dining options.
You’ll find Thai, Persian, vegetarian, sushi, Brazilian, Ethiopian, Mexican, pizza, gourmet hot dogs,
Vietnamese, and more all on one street. Website: southgrand.org.
5 miles
Dinner
The Grove. This casual sandwich shop and bar serves loaded, creative subs until 2
am and often features live music and DJ sets. Website: gramophonestl.com.
5 miles
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The Gramophone
4243 Manchester AveThe Grove. This casual sandwich shop and bar serves loaded, creative subs until 2
am and often features live music and DJ sets. Website: gramophonestl.com.
5 miles
Benton Park. This upscale urban locale features seafood flown in
daily from the east coast and the gulf. Call ahead, because they get quite busy. Website:
peacemakerlobsterandcrab.com.
6 miles
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
1831 Sidney StBenton Park. This upscale urban locale features seafood flown in
daily from the east coast and the gulf. Call ahead, because they get quite busy. Website:
peacemakerlobsterandcrab.com.
6 miles
Soulard. Wood-fired pizza, salads, and pasta reign supreme. This
cozy Soulard joint is also known for deals on wine and options for vegan/gluten-free diners.
Website: pizzeoli.com.
8 miles
Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza
1928 S 12th StSoulard. Wood-fired pizza, salads, and pasta reign supreme. This
cozy Soulard joint is also known for deals on wine and options for vegan/gluten-free diners.
Website: pizzeoli.com.
8 miles
Midtown. Housed in a gorgeous former auto warehouse, The Fountain
on Locust is an ode to art deco. While it’s been featured on The Food Network for its whimsical
shakes and ice cream martinis, the food is also a treat. Website: fountainonlocust.com.
8 miles
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The Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust StMidtown. Housed in a gorgeous former auto warehouse, The Fountain
on Locust is an ode to art deco. While it’s been featured on The Food Network for its whimsical
shakes and ice cream martinis, the food is also a treat. Website: fountainonlocust.com.
8 miles
Visit one of Salt + Smoke’s four area locations for classic barbecue with an
innovative twist. You’ll find everything from the best brisket in town for a falafel burger. Website:
saltandsmokebbq.com.
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Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdVisit one of Salt + Smoke’s four area locations for classic barbecue with an
innovative twist. You’ll find everything from the best brisket in town for a falafel burger. Website:
saltandsmokebbq.com.
2 miles
Lafayette Square. This hot rooftop spot offers fantastic views of the city, and a
contemporary American menu just one block from nightlife in Lafayette Square. Website:
thebellwtherstl.com.
8 miles
The Bellwether
1419 Carroll StreetLafayette Square. This hot rooftop spot offers fantastic views of the city, and a
contemporary American menu just one block from nightlife in Lafayette Square. Website:
thebellwtherstl.com.
8 miles
Central West End. A modern pub with a mouthwatering menu. Even better if
you can catch the happy hour on Fridays. Website: retreatgastropub.com
6 miles
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Retreat Gastropub
6 N Sarah StCentral West End. A modern pub with a mouthwatering menu. Even better if
you can catch the happy hour on Fridays. Website: retreatgastropub.com
6 miles
The Grove. The best friend chicken in Missouri, and so much more.
Website: stlgrace.com
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Grace Meat + Three
4270 Manchester AveThe Grove. The best friend chicken in Missouri, and so much more.
Website: stlgrace.com
5 miles
Downtown. The most New Orleans restaurant north of New Orleans.
Come for the seafood, stay for the live music. A can’t miss! Website: broadwayoysterbar.com
9 miles
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Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S BroadwayDowntown. The most New Orleans restaurant north of New Orleans.
Come for the seafood, stay for the live music. A can’t miss! Website: broadwayoysterbar.com
9 miles
Cocktails & Nightlife
Dogtown. An iconic neighborhood Irish pub with classic cocktails and
friendly regulars. Website: patconnollytavern.com
3 miles
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The Pat Connolly Tavern
6400 Oakland AveDogtown. An iconic neighborhood Irish pub with classic cocktails and
friendly regulars. Website: patconnollytavern.com
3 miles
Central West End. A cozy, romantic spot for craft cocktails and small plates. A
cigar bar is available for those who partake, but the joint isn’t smoky. Website:
cometobrennans.com
6 miles
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Brennan's Wine Tobacco and Food
316 N Euclid AveCentral West End. A cozy, romantic spot for craft cocktails and small plates. A
cigar bar is available for those who partake, but the joint isn’t smoky. Website:
cometobrennans.com
6 miles
Delmar Loop. A landmark St. Louis restaurant and bar with darts, bar games,
quirky memorabilia, and pop culture references at every turn. Website: blueberryhill.com
5 miles
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Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar BlvdDelmar Loop. A landmark St. Louis restaurant and bar with darts, bar games,
quirky memorabilia, and pop culture references at every turn. Website: blueberryhill.com
5 miles
Tower Grove South. A “finer” neighborhood bar with a cozy interior, beautiful
courtyard, and creative cocktails. Website: theroyale.com
4 miles
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The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway BoulevardTower Grove South. A “finer” neighborhood bar with a cozy interior, beautiful
courtyard, and creative cocktails. Website: theroyale.com
4 miles
Midtown. Located on the roof of the Angard Arts Hotel, this bar has the
finest cocktails in town with unbeatable views and atmosphere. Website:
angadartshotel.com
8 miles
Angad Arts Hotel
3550 Samuel Shepard DrMidtown. Located on the roof of the Angard Arts Hotel, this bar has the
finest cocktails in town with unbeatable views and atmosphere. Website:
angadartshotel.com
8 miles
Soulard. This lively Irish pub boasts live music every night, plus an
expansive patio courtyard with heated bars and a fountain. It gets crowded! Website:
mcgurks.com
8 miles
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John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
1200 Russell BoulevardSoulard. This lively Irish pub boasts live music every night, plus an
expansive patio courtyard with heated bars and a fountain. It gets crowded! Website:
mcgurks.com
8 miles
Lafayette Square. The name says it all. Known for dessert and
decadent dessert cocktails, Bailey’s is a delicious end to any date. Website:
baileyschocolatebar.com
8 miles
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Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park AveLafayette Square. The name says it all. Known for dessert and
decadent dessert cocktails, Bailey’s is a delicious end to any date. Website:
baileyschocolatebar.com
8 miles
Tower Grove South. An eclectic local watering hole with live music, trivia, and
an eclectic, enjoyable, atmosphere
4 miles
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Stella Blues
3269 Morgan Ford RdTower Grove South. An eclectic local watering hole with live music, trivia, and
an eclectic, enjoyable, atmosphere
4 miles
Maplewood. Need to catch the big game, or any game? The Post is a classic
sports bar with a lively, casual atmosphere to make any fan feel like family. Website:
thepostsportsbar.com
2 miles
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The Post Sports Bar and Grill
7372 Manchester RdMaplewood. Need to catch the big game, or any game? The Post is a classic
sports bar with a lively, casual atmosphere to make any fan feel like family. Website:
thepostsportsbar.com
2 miles
Soulard. Live music. Free live music, a game room, and great food make this a
crowd pleasing stop on any night out. Website: 1860saloon.com
9 miles
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1860 Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café
1860 S 9th StSoulard. Live music. Free live music, a game room, and great food make this a
crowd pleasing stop on any night out. Website: 1860saloon.com
9 miles
Breweries
The Hill. Family-run brewery with eclectic offerings in a modern,
industrial taproom. Website: 2ndshiftbrewing.com
4 miles
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2nd Shift Brewing
1601 Sublette AveThe Hill. Family-run brewery with eclectic offerings in a modern,
industrial taproom. Website: 2ndshiftbrewing.com
4 miles
Dogtown. Enjoy house-made brew in a rock-and-roll themed taproom featuring
house-smoked barbecue. Website: heavyriffbrewing.com
3 miles
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Heavy Riff Brewing Company
6413 Clayton AveDogtown. Enjoy house-made brew in a rock-and-roll themed taproom featuring
house-smoked barbecue. Website: heavyriffbrewing.com
3 miles
Tower Grove South. A sleek urban brewery that specializes in sour beer and fantastic burgers. Website: alphabrewingcompany.com
4 miles
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Alpha Brewing Company
4310 Fyler AveTower Grove South. A sleek urban brewery that specializes in sour beer and fantastic burgers. Website: alphabrewingcompany.com
4 miles
Soulard. Enjoy barrel-aged craft beer in a stylish taproom with games and lots of
seating. Website: 4handsbrewery.com
8 miles
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4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StSoulard. Enjoy barrel-aged craft beer in a stylish taproom with games and lots of
seating. Website: 4handsbrewery.com
8 miles
With a bierhall in The Grove and a taproom/biergarten in
Midtown, Urban Chestnut is bringing German style beers and eats to the city. Website:
urbanchestnut.com
4 miles
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Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveWith a bierhall in The Grove and a taproom/biergarten in
Midtown, Urban Chestnut is bringing German style beers and eats to the city. Website:
urbanchestnut.com
4 miles
Two locations (Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood and the Schlafly Tap Room
downtown) offer a vast array of styles from the famous Kӧlsch to the beloved stouts to
inventive creations like the Wintry Haze IPA. Website: schlaflybeer.com
2 miles
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Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest AveTwo locations (Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood and the Schlafly Tap Room
downtown) offer a vast array of styles from the famous Kӧlsch to the beloved stouts to
inventive creations like the Wintry Haze IPA. Website: schlaflybeer.com
2 miles
Tower Grove South. This hidden gem has brews to please beer geeks
and novices alike. Try them in the cozy tap room and feel like a local. Website:
civil-life-online.square.site
3 miles
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Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt AveTower Grove South. This hidden gem has brews to please beer geeks
and novices alike. Try them in the cozy tap room and feel like a local. Website:
civil-life-online.square.site
3 miles
Lafayette Square. The hearty food is just as good as the beers, which
include microbrewery staples like rich stouts, crisp IPAs, and tart weizens. Website:
squareonebrewery.com
7 miles
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Square One Brewery & Distillery
1727 Park AveLafayette Square. The hearty food is just as good as the beers, which
include microbrewery staples like rich stouts, crisp IPAs, and tart weizens. Website:
squareonebrewery.com
7 miles
Carondelet. Beer for beer lovers. Barrel-aged, farmhouse-style brews are king, and the warehouse setting makes a cool locale to explore the taps on hand. Website:
perennialbeer.com
5 miles
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Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan AveCarondelet. Beer for beer lovers. Barrel-aged, farmhouse-style brews are king, and the warehouse setting makes a cool locale to explore the taps on hand. Website:
perennialbeer.com
5 miles
Downtown West. Let’s go, St. Louis Brews! This hockey-themed brewery offers a delightful range of ice-cold options. Try a flight. Website:
centericebrewery.com
7 miles
Center Ice Brewery
3126 Olive StDowntown West. Let’s go, St. Louis Brews! This hockey-themed brewery offers a delightful range of ice-cold options. Try a flight. Website:
centericebrewery.com
7 miles
Cherokee Street. Creativity is king--and the location is out of this world. A true St. Louis gem on an iconic street. Website: earthboundbeer.com
5 miles
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Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee StCherokee Street. Creativity is king--and the location is out of this world. A true St. Louis gem on an iconic street. Website: earthboundbeer.com
5 miles
Coffee Shop
Tower Grove South. A colorful, casual spot for lovely lattes,
breakfasts, and desserts. Website:
mokabescoffeehouse.com
6 miles
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MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StTower Grove South. A colorful, casual spot for lovely lattes,
breakfasts, and desserts. Website:
mokabescoffeehouse.com
6 miles
The Grove. A community hub with a bustling downstairs and silent
workspace upstairs. Locally-roasted coffee, treats from Whisk bakeshop, and light lunch bites complete the charm. Website: risecoffeestl.com
5 miles
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Rise Coffee
4176 Manchester AveThe Grove. A community hub with a bustling downstairs and silent
workspace upstairs. Locally-roasted coffee, treats from Whisk bakeshop, and light lunch bites complete the charm. Website: risecoffeestl.com
5 miles
Central West End. This hip spot has a well-rounded coffee
menu, a gorgeous indoor/outdoor patio with firepits, and a view of the arch straight down Laclede. Website: northwestcoffee.com
6 miles
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Northwest Coffee Roasting
4251 Laclede AveCentral West End. This hip spot has a well-rounded coffee
menu, a gorgeous indoor/outdoor patio with firepits, and a view of the arch straight down Laclede. Website: northwestcoffee.com
6 miles
Tower Grove South. Part cycling store, part quality coffee bar. Website:
roadcrewcoffee.cc
4 miles
Road Crew Coffee & Cycles
3172 Morgan Ford RdTower Grove South. Part cycling store, part quality coffee bar. Website:
roadcrewcoffee.cc
4 miles