I will get on my soapbox every single time about supporting local coffee shops. Stop going to the…read morechains. All you're doing is buying the CEO their next mansion. Enter Pine Mountain Country Coffee on Festus Main Street. This is a mini Cracker Barrel. If you look around, it will resemble Cracker Barrel. They have all the candies and the sweets and the baked items. It's adorable inside. Their coffee is strong, it's great, and you should be supporting Local businesses like this. The service is genuine and way faster than the chains. Do not make me go protest in the Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts parking lots. Don't do that to me.

The ice cream here is amazing!!! It's made in Wisconsin and the flavors are unique and delicious…read more Plus they make those incredible over the top sundaes and floats. They recently have reworked the inside some and have a new candy station that is full of all kinds of seasonal goodies. When I worked down the street, I would often come for their cold brew coffee, fir an afternoon pick me up. They also serve some pretty amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches on New York bagels. Weekend hours are longer over the summer and early fall staying open until 10pm but as they hit October the hours shift to close by 9 o'clock on the weekends. They have cute ice cream cone seating tables as well as an old time soda bar. Definitely our families go-to ice cream splurge. I love that it's on Main Street with all the cute boutiques, shopping and local events.

Corner Cup has been mine and my husband's favorite spot to grab an iced latte since moving to…read moreFestus. Even when we stop by other coffee shops in STL or Saint Charles, Corner Cup is still our favorite. My go-to is an iced pistachio latte with honey drizzle (the first time I came here they had a seasonal Baklava Latte and it was sooo good) and my husband gets an iced hazelnut latte. I've also tried their iced chai and it is delicious--not too sweet and just the right amount of spices. My favorite, savory baked food is their spinach and feta danish. I highly recommend getting one with your coffee for a light breakfast. The baristas are so kind and welcoming, and they always remember my name because I go there so much haha. The shop itself is very cute, and their furniture is quaint and unique, and they always have fun, coffee-related knick-knacks for sale. Must-try spot in Festus! Also, you can order large, to-go drinks which I did on a Saturday because they're closed Sunday and Monday.

Best coffee shop hands down! The coffee taste is smooth and bold. The flavors are amazing! I got…read morethe almond croissant latte and it tastes just like it. Wish they were closer to me! I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. The service is also amazing!

So excited to have a new sit down breakfast & coffee joint in Crystal City/Festus! This restaurant…read moreis a sister restaurant to "The Grind" coffee in CC & House Springs! Super updated. Cute & spacey. Plenty of room for a large party, yourself or a date! The menu is large, offers Lotus drinks, coffees, breakfast, lunch & pastries! I got the biscuit & gravy & it was delish! We also got the breakfast bowl & the English, bacon & cheddar on a bagel! Wow! Service was quick & super easy. Walk up to the counter to order & they'll bring it out to you. Opened today March 15, 2025! Come support!

Was hoping for a new breakfast place and coffee shop. Had to throw all the food away. Day old eggs…read moredon't taste fresh and avocado toast with a paste is just not edible. Blueberry muffin was not good. Have not tried the Dubai Croissant yet. latte's just didn't taste great. Spent $50Did tell the workers hopefully they pass it on to the owner. Such a cute place, hope they can succeed.

LOVE the grind We…read morelove the fun options they always put out for all of the seasonal menus! Flavor has never failed and all of the employee recommendations are always amazing! Breakfast sandwiches and pastries are awesome as well. But we really love the lotus drinks and think that they're very different than other places! They always know how to make it just right to where it's not too much but still taste super yummy and strong! Always sweet gals working at the window and inside. Love the vibes and you get the same amazing service inside and out

On The Grind has been amazing to have in our community. The drive thru is a blessing & saves so…read moremuch time. Even when there's a huge line of cars, surprisingly it goes through quick. They offer special menu items for different seasons & holidays which I love! Not only do they offer coffee but last Lotus drinks too for the energy! Inside is small but you can get quick & efficient service in there too. Make sure to stop by because you won't be disappointed.

Not a stand out store front. In fact, looked closed from the street, but try the door and walk in…read moreto this small sports bar. Not a lot of seating but a patio for extra seating. Menu includes tasty pub grub. Service was attentive, casual and courteous. Nice bar offerings.

My pizza was unusual and DELICIOUS! My cocktail was a good size and refreshing! Service was…read moregreat. The ambiance was okay, but a bit loud. I had trouble cutting my pie pieces apart. He said he'd keep a closer eye on that. Well worth the money spent. A great place to stop for a bite to eat.

For the past 6 months life has been a nightmare - luckily I took notes when I visited many places…read moreso when things died down I would be able to just type this out and pop in the pictures. I really liked this place. This brewery has a great vibe, is HUGE, good service, yummy food, tasty beer and considering it was a cold, icky night when we went - there was more people there than I would have thought. My smash melt was so good. Messy but a good type of messy. It was also a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. The shepherds pie was really runny. A spoon was definitely the utensil of choice but the flavor was spot on. I struggled to get up the stairs because of my knees (both are new) and it appears to be the only stairs so I had to wait for some servers to go up (& vice versa) but when we got up there it was very cool. Honestly, this place is huge. I cannot stress that enough. There was a big party next to us and I watched how they were waited on...because sometimes big parties can be a challenge. It appeared that no one waited a unreasonable time to get their refills. Even a spill was taken care of by staff swiftly. That is a good sign. However, our service was just good. It took a long time to get a beer and we never got out second one we just paid and left All that being said, I will be back.

Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 30 - 1/18 for Missouri…read more We stopped here as our first stop on our Missouri Brewery Race, plotted intentionally for the eats... specifically all you can eat fried chicken day... not that I could eat a whole lot of it, but I love good fried chicken and that KFC at home isn't scratching that itch. Needless to say, I ordered the fried chicken, dark meat. The hubs got a maple syrup (flavored, turns out - definitely NOT maple syrup). The table behind us ordered directly after our order was put in and also ordered all you can eat fried chicken, dark meat. When i heard, "we're sold out of that", with my order not up yet, I thought we were in for potential problems. Now, at 845pm, I'd understand that but 15min after the "special" starts, with a half empty dining room... I'm gonna have some questions. For example: Why is there no chicken available at open on fried chicken day? Anywho, the plates come out & I'd guess the potatoes were from the last special... cold & crusty, topped with the thickest, most concentrated "gravy" I've ever seen. Both were inedible. The broccoli was cooler than it should have been served at but tasted good. The real star was definitely the fried chicken. It absolutely hit the spot - unfortunately, they were indeed sold out of dark meat & i ended up with a wing... sigh - thankfully, I got 1 thigh, my true love & although it was all you can eat (only way they sell it), 1 thigh is about all I can eat. Still, I could have skipped the sides all together for a 2nd thigh... The burger was "ok", nicely cooked, but maple flavor is not at all the same as real maple syrup tho & it definitely could be improved with real maple syrup. The beer was pretty tasty. We had 3 different ones & could have pulled a 4th had the timing worked out. Overall, a so-so experience. I'm not sure why, when I ordered, that I wasn't told that there wasn't enough chicken for a dark meat order. I would have asked if there was a thigh left & likely still ordered it when they said yes, but it would have been my choice then. They did stop selling the chicken special before we cashed out.

#stlouispescatarianapproved because yes, they have a lobster omelet at a place that also proudly…read moreserves hash browns that have seen things and have experience. This spot started on Main Street, that burned. Moved over on 67, that location fell in! And, now, they tried to get close to Main Street again. It has stories. I'll say that. This is not your cute brunch moment. This is coffee refilled before you blink, waitress calls you honey, and the menu hasn't changed since 2004. Maybe a special or two. Massive portions and all the classic breakfast hits. She loves butter, salt and high cholesterol! And I love her right back!

Today I got a very awesome surprise by trying the Main Street Cafe' in Crystal City, MO. Just a…read moreshort drive from the city of St. Louis, this hidden gem is a must try! We were seated by a young man, in training named Aiden and he was pleasant and cheerful, gave us our menus and ordered our drinks. Awesome. Proudly serving Pepsi products, I must say that the post-mix is perfect (not too sweet and the right amount of carbonation - awesome.). Soon we were visited by our server, Destiny, who was very nice and upbeat. Awesome. I ordered the Gyro Burger ( monstrous burger with lettuce tomato, and onions topped with what the menu only called "Gyro Meat" (please say yee-roh). Well, let me confirm that it is indeed absolutely authentic schwarma! Some of the best I have ever had! With tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. AWESOME. A huge bowl of amazing fries on the side, and I spent 20 minutes in heaven. Many thanks to the afore mentioned front of the house ( special shout out to Gage as trainer/bussman) and somebody kiss the cook because I am taken! I HIGHLY recommend Main Street Cafe' and by the power vested in me by the St. Louis Elite Squad, I hereby award SIX STARS ******

The customer service at this location is terrible! When I come in to pick up an order, no one…read moregreets me. On multiple occasions, I have had 3-5 employees standing directly in front of me without saying hello, asking for the name on the order I am waiting for, nothing - no acknowledgement at all. When the order is ready, the do not say anything, they do not look at you, they just put the bag in front of you. Many times I have to ask them to please bag my order. This seems to be a huge burden for them. It isfrustrating to see my full order just sitting on the counter with no one putting it in a bag.

Service is fast and the workers are awesome! I highly recommend this spot if you are in town. Happy…read moreholidays

The donut hole is an incredible local donut shop! The staff is always very friendly and patient in…read moreanswering any questions about the types of donuts they are offering that day. The shop was clean, tidy, and had that classing delicious baked good smell. I got a dozen donuts of various kinds. My favorite was the iced raspberry filled and classic glazed! A great breakfast treat!

As with most donut places in these parts, they are closed Monday mornings, just when you'd think…read morefolks were wanting to grab a dozen to kick off the office work week. The donuts are good with various concoctions like a maple bacon variety, though it pales in comparison to the wall of donuts I grew up with as a kid at places like Dunkin' donuts. A dozen donuts runs just shy of $20.00 here, which feels kind of hefty. The store itself is clean, and is normally staffed by one counter person... who has been mostly friendly on my visits. A handful of donut holes are often also tossed into the box, which as a dad of 5 kids, we do appreciate. The donuts are good but not necessarily anything particularly special and are priced on the high end .

Service is very nice and they have delicious smoothies and they also have drive-thru I will…read morerecommend you anyone

Good smoothie a variety of flavors always fresh. I like I can order from pull up in drive thru and…read moreusually have them ready