Large selections of teas and coffees! You can build your own with there flavored syrups and try something new. They had a variety of baked goods and sandwiches that looked really yummy. I got the matcha with blackberry syrup and it was so refreshing! The latte with maple syrup was also delicious! Love that you can order, look at all the things in the market while you wait and then sit on the patio to enjoy your drink. The market was super chic and Italian inspired and offered lots of upscale goodies! read more

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What a cute coffee shop and market. Literally a go-to place for personal gifts. Such as chocolate, cigars, wine, and cards. You can buy cheese and meat. The coffee shop has great sandwich options and coffee/tea. There are a few seating locations inside and a larger patio outside. AO&Co is a little hidden but it is definitely a gem once you adventure inside. 100 percent recommend for those who wander. read more

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Coffee, liquor, local provisions. The absolute dream. Have always seen ao&co while in the area, finally decided to drop in. I had no idea this place was such a gem. It's a quaint little market with a solid liquor selection, and tons of local provisions. It is very much italian influenced with lots of amari and pastas/sauces/charcuterie. The back section is a coffee shop with a great selection of small pastries and breakfast bites. I love the decor. It has industrial influence with pops of vibrant color. A super beautiful space. They do not have a huge liquor selection, but what they do offer is quality. Tons of great vermouths, some solid agave selections, and of course: amaro. They even have a little tasting room. It looks like they may have classes in them. The coffee was super solid. They sell coma beans so I am assuming they are pumping out coma roasts as well. The workers were super nice, energetic, and happy to help all of the patrons. Ao and co is going to be a must stop when in the area. There is something for everyone from 9-90! read more

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Popped over to this clean, aesthetic little spot after grabbing bread from Union Loafers across the street. It's in such a cute area -- there's even an Airstream outside selling adorable stationery. Inside, they've got pottery for sale, a nice selection of sandwiches that all looked delicious, and even some groceries, beer, and wine for sale. I ordered the matcha, which was super fresh and came out quick, considering there was no one else in there on this midweek morning. read more

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This place has quite a variety of different options such as desserts, coffee, sandwiches alcohol and grocery items. We brought sandwiches. The sandwiches are fairly price. The staff were nice. Overall if wanting something in a crunch, this is the place to go. read more

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This is a must stop and check out place. All kinds of accoutrements, wine, cigars, chocolates, vast array of tin fish- no as fun and interesting as this place is. It is expensive. So know it's easy to spend $$ before you have 5 things. read more

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I always stop in when I am in the area, and I had just picked up some bread from Union Loafers across the street. I love to walk through the marked area and check out all the offerings. They always have lots of things to look at and I usually grab something. This trip I picked up a box of spicy sesame noodles and a bag of Black Truffle potato chips. You are able to pay for your retail purchases at the drink area, this is good since I usually want to try one of their seasonal coffees and always have something else to buy. This time I ordered an Almond Mocha, and after a short wait it was made and set on the counter. It was really good! Sweet and with a great almond/chocolate flavor. I enjoyed it just like I always do! read more

Such a great experience. The ambiance was relaxing with beautiful scenery and excellent views and service. The food was above and beyond our expectations. We enjoyed our experience from bevs to apps to mains and ended with dessert. Everything was delicious. Complete experience with fabulous memories! read more

Came here for coffees and sandwiches, and to check out the store. I ordered a prosciutto fig and Brie pretzel bun sandwich and a ham egg and cheese on croissant, as well as a cappuccino with cardamom sauce and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was made in store which was great. The fig and Brie sandwich was a little underwhelming, not super flavorful. And a little overpriced in my opinion. The croissant ham sandwich though was really tasty, I'd recommend getting that one! The coffee was good, the cardamom syrup was delicious. The cookie was also PHENOMENAL. When I went, the place was POPPIN and they were short staffed, so they got my order mixed up with someone else's. But they were able to fix it quickly and we got everything we ordered, just a little messy making sure we got our food. Space is also a bit small and only a few tables to eat, so better to take it to go if you can. read more

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I stopped by AO&Co. before heading to work one morning. This place has little bits of everything! * Coffee shop * Mini Food market * Wine, Liquor, and Cigar Room * Coma Coffee products * Olio & Elaia First things first.... need to get my caffeine fix! What is this I see....Creamsicle Latte? Whaaaat? So....It was between Creamsicle latte or Ube latte. I just had to try Creamsicle though because I can't find this anywhere else, whereas Ube, there are few other places! It was interesting! I didn't fully like the Creamsicle latte, but I didn't dislike it either. It was very creamy like the inside of a creamsicle and sweet like the citrus. However, it was nice to fully taste the espresso, too. A little addicting! I have to go back for the Ube latte though because that also looked delicious. For breakfast, I ordered their Volpi Heritage Proscuitto + French Brie + Fig Preserve sandwich. To be completely honest, it was a bit underwhelming for such a long name and the price. It had a very thin slice of Proscuitto and Brie. It felt like I was eating mostly bread with Fig jam. Overall, it was such a cool spot to check out! Love that they have a convenient parking lot! :) read more

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Fun spot that I didn't really know existed. I could have spent an hour inside looking at everything but I was on a mission this day. I was excited to find the brand Earth Candy, I met them at the Earth Day Festival and didn't realize they had retail spots too! The candied jalapeños are amazing! read more

What an incredible little spot!! The coffee was delicious. I asked them to make a speciality iced latte with date syrup (not strictly on the menu) and the barista didn't hesitate to accommodate! She was great and the resulting concoction was amazing. Also love all the little items in the shop! read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Coffee and vibz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Clean space with lots to shop around but didn't quite scratch my itch. Came in looking for a fresh croissant sandwich and baked good like almond croissant or sticky bun. They had what looked like, from frozen croissant Sammy's. I ordered the egg & Gruyère & prosciutto (hot and delicious and good size!) and asked if they had any other sweets as all I saw were cookies. She said they get a shipment on Thursdays so they don't have any right now :/ read more

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What a cute place!! We stopped in across the street, saw AO&Co, & decided to pop in on a Saturday afternoon (& im so glad we did!). This store is amazing! Their staff was very kind & friendly. The store was clean & organized very well. They have unique cheeses, liquors, seltzer waters, & random items you might not know you need until you see it! On Saturday afternoons they have a wine tastings. We were able to try 4 different wines. We walked around the store & found some super unique cheeses (espresso lavender cheese?!). We made a mental list of things we wanted & told one of the staff members who was helpings us that we would be back the following day on our way out of town (& with our cooler). The next day we made our way back to AO&Co. Grabbed our cheeses & some coffee from the coffee shop. I definitely recommend trying the Rishi Tumeric Ginger Chai latte! I've never tasted anything like it. So delightful & so different. I cannot wait to visit STL again simply because I cannot wait to go back to AO&Co. read more

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I like the shop and the concept but the prices! My goodness. $21 for a small jar of stuffed chili peppers (I love the Trader Joe's version and they are 1/5 the price). And a $12 bag of potato chips. I was over $70 deep in 4 non alcoholic items. Stick to their to-go food items. They are at least reasonable ($10 for a thing of dip). Update: mannn I got duped. What I thought were $21 cheese stuffed pepper are actually stuffed with tuna! No where on the jar is that labeled. Who wants run and rice filled peppers?!! Ugh! read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - a person holding a jar of food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was my second time checking this place out! The first time I came to see the market area which is super cool. Lots of local items to choose from and a variety of options from pastas to wines and non alcoholic options as well. Today I came for the coffeeshop aspect and the indoor seating is pretty limited, only two small tables, but there is tons of outdoor seating. I ordered a lavender shrub which tasted kind of like a lavender kombucha would and was super refreshing! The staff was nice both times and offered to ask any questions I had about the market items and got my drink out quickly at the coffeeshop :) would recommend coming here for a casual coffee stop with friends but maybe not the best place to work/study because of the limited seating read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Lavender shrub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Came here for lunch today and it was super tasty! I originally entered through the market area, and then made it back to the food/coffee. In the market area, they have all kinds of provisions to really elevate any occasions. Delicious, high quality, food, snacks, ingredients, and drinks. On my way back to the coffee bar, I passed the cigar area. I know close to nothing about cigars, but with the vibes of the place, I can imagine they're high quality. They had a ton of options. The coffee bar in the back is a tight squeeze, but I think that's part of the appeal of the spot: quaint. I ordered a Turkey sandwich with caramelized onions and cheese (the cheese had a fancy name and I can't remember it) and a Topo Chico water with lime. There were a few people in front of me so I had to wait a bit for my sandwich to be heated up. No problem, it was lunch time. I took my water and sandwich out to the patio to eat. The patio is so lovely! Lots of chairs and couches to sit. Umbrellas for shade. There was a breeze so it was super nice. I had only gotten coffee here before so I was happy to try the food! read more

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Sure a nice space with a well-curated shop! The tomato mozzarella sandwich looked great but ended up tasting like something you'd purchase at the airport and choke down - soggy and bland. read more

Popped into this cute shop/coffee spot for an after lunch exploration! The shop is full of delicious gastronomic delicacies from wine to tinned gourmet snacks. This place would be great for filling out your charcuterie board. After browsing I grabbed a hibiscus tea and still-warm croissant-style cinnamon tea roll. Both were delicious! The staff were also very helpful, happy to answer all our questions and friendly! Would definitely recommend. There is street parking nearby and serval gourmet restaurants make this neighborhood worth a visit! read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Beautiful espresso machine! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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THE COFFEE BAR. I'll come back to that - this is a cute little shop with a lot of local gems. Great spot to pick up their wine picks of the week, great cheeses, even some fresh breads and pastas. Now, the coffee. I'm just going to say it, and people can fight me on this, but....the best in the city. I make espresso as a hobby so I always scope out the machines at places and love to try new things. Also, coffee is always better when someone else makes it for you haha! Their espresso was freaking perfect. The best shot, crema, not bitter, poured perfectly. Whoever trains these baristas knows what they're doing. 10000/10 recommend to come in just for the coffee. They also have SO many great drink options, not coffee related (teas, tonics, etc) so there's something for everyone. Their ingredients seemed so high quality and fresh and great natural flavors. I can't wait to try more of their menu. read more

This was my first time venturing into AO+Co after much interest for months and seeing it on Instagram. It really did not disappoint. It's a very cute marketplace that offers a variety of different items, including a lot of local delights! I talked a while with the barista and learned a lot about some of their plans for the summer! I was very excited to find the Lobos brand that my favorite basketball player, LeBron James owns. read more

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Food: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars One of my favorite places to pick up provisions! Whenever we visit, I immediately head over to the refrigerated area to pick up a container (or two) of the caponata, baba ganoush, and a bag of freshly made pita bread. These will become either a delicious snack or breakfast for the following morning. (For those wondering, I layer the pita with caponata, baba ganoush, a fried egg, micro greens, and a drizzle of chili infused olive oil... it's heavenly!) You can also find the super creamy and lovely egg salad from Olio here (another one of my favorites). My husband loves to check out their cigar and wine collection, and will generally walk out with a couple to try. And lastly, we definitely never leave without stopping by the cafe in the back for a crafted drink and pastries. This place is a must, folks! read more

The barista was knowledgeable and friendly, gave me a great, honest recommendation for a breakfast sandwich and was quick despite being the only person working. The food was amazing (buttery croissant, sauce and Gruyere combo was great) and tasted like great quality. The mini market was adorable and stocked with cool food and home finds, I could've spent all day there. There wasn't a ton of seating inside, but it wasn't an issue when I was there, and honestly I wouldn't sacrifice some of the space that held the inventory for it. Elevated vibes here for sure, excited to bring family from out of town! read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Egg & Gruyere Sandwich on croissant bun, with "special sauce" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I'm obsessed with this boutique food store, I visit almost every week! In addition to exploring their cheese section (which is always really unique and tasty), they have a curated liquor/wine area, delicious food from local restaurants including Olio and Nixta, and yummy random treats along the way. They also have a wonderful cafe attached with one of the best chocolate chip cookies in town! Definitely get the Olio Egg Salad and Pita when you're there, you won't regret it. read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Olio refrigerated items! The egg salad is my favorite. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Cute patio, small space inside to get coffee, good service even though they were busy read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Such a lovely coffee place in the Botanical heights neighborhood. There is plenty of outdoor seating if it's nice outside! What I ordered: I always get an iced coffee here, but their selection is extensive! They have a couple of non-dairy options if that's your thing! The only reason I gave them 4 stars is sometimes the service is rather slow. Don't get me wrong, they are all super nice, just kind of slow sometimes. read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I mean this place has the best coffee on this side of town. Their seasonal flavors are always delicious and their sandwiches are just hot and flavorful. We even had a chocolate chip cookies with sea salt and it was made perfectly. I love this place. read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Ube matcha and lavender honey latte with an Italian sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Definitely a really great cafe, but the star of the show is their breakfast sandwich which might be the best I've ever eaten. Buttery brioche roll and high quality, generous-without-being-overstuffed fillings and served warm. read more

What an awesome market. Fresh baked bread, wine, spirits, cigars, plentiful gourmet food selection including lots of Vegan options. I could spend an entire afternoon there. Super friendly service. The focaccia bread was so fresh & yummy. read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This place is a dangerous place for me to go because I love everything here, so I have to limit my visits. But, I do let myself go in a few times a year for the egg salad, baba ganoush, Jerusalem bagels, and any other goodies that look interesting! There's also great coffee/sandwiches to buy on the other side of the store. They have some great holiday boxes to gift people. I love that they also invite other businesses to sample and sell their products onsite. This little area is so great on the weekends as there are a number of local vendors to buy things from. I will always return, but not too frequently. read more

I went in for a quick coffee pour over and it was great along with a nice quiet atmosphere read more

AO&Co. Market & Cafe - Cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I was headed to the Whitaker Music Festival this evening right after a gig, and I remembered reading a Yelp review saying AO&Co is a convenient place to stop and pick up some great picnic snacks. They were certainly correct! AO&Co is a lovely, well-designed shop at the corner of Tower Grove Ave. and McRee. It offers upscale snacks like cheese curds (yum!), sausages, crackers, fancy cheese, chocolates (including vegan chocolate bars) as well as dried goods like pasta, oils and sauces. It also has a cooler full of beers, wine, and specialty sodas which I was in need of before heading over to the Botanical Gardens. The cherry soda I bought tasted AMAZING! It tasted just like cherry pie filling with hints of vanilla and cinnamon! Worth the $2.75 a bottle. Their staff is really kind and caring as well. I was looking for a bottle opener to bring to the Gardens, and I only saw a $15 one. The cashier said hold on a minute because $15 is pretty steep for something to open your soda with, went in the back and returned with a $4 metal and wooden cork screw with bottle opener. So considerate! I can't wait to come back soon to try out what their cafe offers! read more

Nice new market and cafe in Botanical Heights. It's a new Ben Poremba venture. On one side it's a specialty grocer and the other a cafe. The market has specialty olive oils, cheese, and dips from some of Ben's restaurants. Read: OLIO'S HUMMUS. There is a cigar shop in the back. I wouldn't know, but it seems like they carry some really nice ones. The cafe is partnering with Kaldis and is tea forward. On my visit today I had fresh squeezed orange juice, a croissant (from La Patisserie Crouquette), and a to die for chai latte. Alexa, the barista was super helpful and brought out my order on a very cute tray with awesome presentation. I believe they are going to start doing cocktails soon, too. That's going to be really fun especially with their outdoor lounge/ seating area. Don't wait, go! read more

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I truly can't believe this place is thriving. For starters, there is no room for customers. 2 tables that are way too close together and you have to squeeze past to pay for your things. Even if you're standing waiting for food you'll get bumped into a few times by people just trying to get a coffee. On top of that, they're selling sandwiches with 3 ingredients that are smaller than your fist for 12.50?? I could actually get everything to make 10 of those sandwiches for less. The management here ought to be ashamed of themselves. The ONLY reason this isn't a 1 star is because the baristas were very kind. I can only hope that they're being treated better than the customers. Or at the very least are being paid enough an hour to be able to buy a damn sandwich. If gentrification was a coffee shop, this would be it. read more

I received a gift card from this place for my birthday so I came in and got forty-something dollars worth of items--like truffle cheddar cheese, soft provolone cheese, flax crackers, cute foodie cards, almond croissant, and sticky pecan bun. Additionally, on another occasion I came in for a latte and that was really good. I don't think I would come again to buy anything because the price point it too high and the items sold here appeal to a specific niche, rather than having a variety of items that are appealing to everyone. I love how they collaborate with Kaldis because that means top notch coffee. Kaldis has a dark, rich, chocolate-y coffee so some of my friends don't like it. But I personally love it. They also have Kaldis teas and chai tea in bulk if you wanted some for home. They have a huge cigar section and some alcohol selections which I didn't get to look at much. But I love the concept. read more

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Delicious breakfast sandwich & coffee!! Warm and friendly baristas -- good for your soul. Lovely spot in historic Tower Grove neighborhood!

I absolutely love this place . It's like a mini Straubs . Great food selections perfect for a picnic or a dinner party or even as a hosted gift . Great service too . read more

Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Coffee shop was great! Drinks were perfect and the baristas were SO nice and helpful! Will for sure be on our weekend coffee run rotation from now on. read more

This place is really cool! They have a market type thing for their main room selling fresh things like olive oil and jams. They also have a cigar room with wine tastings every Wednesday and Saturday (amazing). Then they have the cafe section where they serve coffee and teas. The masala chai was amazing thank you! read more

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Botanical Heights got a little more interesting. AO&Co recently opened in the area, near the beloved restaurants that sit off Tower Grove Ave and McRee. It's a whole a lot of things that I didn't expect it to be. It's a specialty store that sells a bunch of curated offerings from food gifts, cheese, cigars, and wine. The back area is the cafe side with a great tea selection and coffees on their menu. I'm excited and pleased to see something different come into this space. There are so many different reasons you might visit the space. I can totally see myself having a "WFH" day at their cafe side at their expansive patio area. AO&Co got you covered for the Whitaker Festival with their picnic-perfect offerings. Also, a nice place to grab a bottle of wine or spirits for a party gift. The space inside is beautiful with a nice antiquey feeling as if you've walked in a European bodega. I am interested to see how the community embraces this new space and hope to see it stay! read more