Food was so good but DO NOT get the croffle. We had the breakfast burrito (which was fab) and the…read morenutella and ham and cheese (pictured) croffles. Thought we were eating cheese but it was a glob of completely raw dough in the middle... Coffee and burritos were wonderful. Flavor of the croffles were spot on, we just prefer them cooked all the way through. pictured is some of the dough I scooped out of the middle of our ham and cheese one.

I was already familiar with Upshot Coffee's game from a visit to their Clayton location a few weeks…read moreago. I tried the breakfast burrito, and it honestly changed my life. I was able to get off drugs and reconnect with my family as the result of eating a burrito. You can imagine my excitement, then, when it was announced that a group I run with was meeting at this Tower Grove South location. I wasn't crazy about getting up early the day after America's 250th birthday, and there was the slight possibility that I'd barf during my run around Tower Grove Park (people might think I was back on drugs), but I was willing to risk it for the, erm, burrito. Actually, it occurred to me that I might try something else, for the sake of citizen food journalism. Then my decision was made for me when I saw that they carry a bagel with lox. I've eaten literally a million bagels with lox, going back to the 1980s, but only either at home or at places that aren't very good, like Einstein Bros. Alas, I was informed that the bagel with lox was currently unavailable, because they were out of lox. Which struck me as odd, given that lox is not served fresh. It's not like they had to go pull it out of the water that morning or have it flown in from Alaska, packed in ice. Was there a run on the lox due to a nearby media-industry convention? Did they accidentally leave it sitting out overnight? I imagine that would smell crazy. I went with the Everything, which may have been the better choice anyway. Named after the famous bagel seasoning, it's essentially a bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel with cream cheese and a tomato. But describing it that way doesn't really do it justice. You have to attempt to wrap your lips around it in order to truly appreciate it. No Diddy. It's the bagel-sandwich equivalent of their legendary burrito, and it might be just as good. The bacon and egg are perfectly cooked, with the egg just slightly underdone and the bacon nice and crisp but still with a little bit of chew. The helping of cream cheese is weirdly generous, to the point where just the cream cheese on a bagel would be a fairly substantial sandwich. The tomato, which was a little bit tart, made for a nice accent. It comes wrapped in one of those diapers they used to use on some of the bigger burgers at Hardee's, to keep it from falling apart the moment you try to bite into it. You'd still eat all the individual elements using your fingers, because you're a savage and because they're that good, but it wouldn't be the same. It's a testament to the thoughtfulness and the ingenuity of the kitchen staff at Upshot that they thought to do that.

This was my first time visiting here as the restaurant itself and I was impressed! The first time I…read morewent was for a Yelp red carpet event and I really liked the look of it. Went in midday around lunchtime and it was fairly empty. A few people came in to work/eat. The food was very fresh and our server was super nice. She gave recommendations and suggestions which is always appreciated m. Service alone would make me recommended Go support!!!

Cute cafe. Worked at the bar for a few hours and enjoyed my time. They've curated a nice vibe with…read morethe music and decor. The owner and day staff were very friendly. I even sampled a few new menu items. I plan to visit this place frequently. Drop in if you're in the area! P.S. They host after hour events as well!

One of my favorite coffee shops in STL! This one is close to work so I pop in frequently. The staff…read moreis so friendly and I love that they make their own syrups. They always have the best seasonal menus too and I love the ambiance. It's perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done. I love the cozy vibes and it's one of those places where you can go by yourself and not feel alone. I've only tried a couple of pastries from here but next time I will be trying something off the menu!

First time coming to this location (but I've tried Goshen before). The matcha lemonade on their…read morespring menu was super refreshing, well-balanced, and not overly sweet. It's one of those drinks that feels perfect on a warm day. I also tried the avocado toast which was decent but didn't quite stand out. It was fresh and nicely presented but not too memorable. The space itself has a great vibe, nice place to sit and hang out for a bit. The cafe hours are also good, it's hard to find one that doesn't close at 2PM. The drinks really deliver and while the food could be a bit stronger, it's still a spot I'd come back to.

Great coffee, calming atmosphere, healthy veg…read more Salads here are excellent and have some good sources of plant protein including garbanzo beans and egg. Croutons are especially standout, chewy and delicious. But note the menu is limited so don't expect food other than pastries and salad. The foot traffic inside is managed through seating customers as they order which does make the setting less chaotic. Nice atmosphere and decor, I will be back!

I took a chance today and was brave (drama warning...)…read more When I arrived here this morning, I asked the person taking my order to make suggestions and just went with what they recommended. Luckily, the suggestions were divine, and my trust is still intact ‍ They did ask me what I prefer coffee-wise, and I ended up going with my usual at any café (a vanilla latte). The barista recommended their house-made vanilla syrup and suggested coconut milk with it, so I decided to trust the process. I'm gonna be honest, y'all......I thought I didn't like coconut, but my god. This latte was DELICIOUS! 10/10 I also got a cheese and chive croissant, which was yummy, but I'm definitely going to try some other things here too. I do wish it had been warmed up. The place is clean and inviting. There are a lot of tables to sit at, but there's a 90-minute limit, so I assume they get busy. Can't wait to be back soon

Stopped here for an easy Sunday breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Service was very nice order at…read morethe counter, get your number, and seat yourself. Pricing was good and portion sizes too. They had a lot of fun cocktails and mocktails on the menu too. Saw some people with these yummy popsicles they made in house too, perfect for a hot summer day.Husband and I got the breakfast plate -- eggs, ham, and home fries -- all of it was great and came out quickly. Will 200% be back! This place is LGBTQAI+ friendly ‍‍

Ambiance is unmatched. Back patio is lovely…read more Menu is inventive, execution could use a touch of work for price.

Such a lovely little spot to grab coffee, a treat, and get some work done. Street parking is…read moreavailable here, but there's lot of side streets for options. The inside is really cute with the hanging flowers, and I loved the light up sign that added to the decor. I got an iced latte and a chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing- probably one of the better cookies I've had in a long time. It was warmed up, soft, and delicious. The space itself is nice a bright, very open with super friendly staff. They have local artist work on the walls for sale which is really cool. I recommend checking it out!

A large mural inside Crema Coffeehouse advertises that it's been in business since way back in, uh,…read more2023. Another coffee shop would have pretended to have been in business since the 19th century, before the latte was even invented, but not Crema. It's got *integrity*. Anyway, no one would believe that anything here is older than a year or two. It all new-looking. It has a certain sheen to it, like somewhere where you'd pay $40 for a Yankee Candle at Plaza Frontenac. As I arrived today with members of my running group, an unhoused gentleman was being, erm, questioned out front by 12. He may have spent the night in the lobby of this apartment building. It just so happened to be right as Crema was opening. Did they report him to the authorities? Should they have given him a job sweeping the sidewalk out front like the wise old neighborhood drunk in the movie Do the Right Thing, the lovable old James? Instead of bringing him downtown, the police merely confiscated his drugs and sent him on his way. (I hope he wasn't late for work.) I wonder what they do with those drugs. I've seen the movie Bad Lieutenant. I didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved that this place doesn't carry a burrito. I love a burrito more than I love most people, but maybe this is not the place to get a burrito. But I figured I probably couldn't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich. You can't make a bad breakfast sandwich. Even a Breakfast Jack is a good breakfast sandwich. They certainly charge a premium for their breakfast sandwich. I figured this would be a situation where they charge you money out the ass for hardly any food. I was willing to take the hit anyway, for the sake of citizen food journalism, and also because I'd just run umpteen miles. Come to find out, this thing is roughly the size of a football. Its appearance is more along the lines of a torta, the hefty sandwiches from which portly Hispanic girls get their nickname. Alas, it was just okay. The croissant was ginormous but of middling quality. If it were the same size and as rich as the croissants at Comet Coffee, it would be roughly 10,000 calories, so that may have been for the best. The bacon tasted oddly similar to a Ball Park hot dog, in both a good and bad way. They give you plenty of it, but I suspect they still come out ahead. The eggs would have been fine if they'd been salted. In theory, the salt from the bacon and the cheese would have carried over to the eggs, but I don't know if I have a refined enough palate for that to be the case. I approve of a Breakfast Jack, after all. I'm willing to accept the fact that the Horchata Latte may have just been a bad order on my part. I may have needed to specify some type of syrup so that it was sweeter than it was and I didn't realize that, because what do I know about fancy coffee drinks? Or I might just not like horchata, with which I have minimal experience. They carry a gooey butter cake latte, and I should have gone with that. It was calling my name the way crack calls the guy they called the cops on. Which brings me to the Gooey Butter Cake Edges, which caught my eye in the pastry case, as if my sandwich and drink alone weren't caloric enough. I like gooey butter cake (natch), and I like the idea of "cake edges." Would this be along the lines of those brownies that are all corners? It kinda was, except that the crust wasn't quite as crisp as you'd like it to be. I don't think these were the actual edges of a gooey butter cake. They may have just been leftover cake batter baked into strips. It was still delicious, because it was gooey cake. The actual gooey butter cake may have been better. Again, I'm willing to take credit for what may have been a mistake on my part. Like the lovable old James, we all make mistakes sometimes. Crema has only been around for a few years, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they get their few issues ironed out. The decor is already top notch.

Such a cute spot! I was dropping some items off in the area and needed some caffeine, so I came…read morehere. It's in a small area on the corner right near an intersection. Parking is a bit limited, but the quaintness is part of the charm. I was greeted quickly and ordered a latte. The coffee was good, I prefer a bit of a stronger taste. WiFi is available if you'd like to get some work done. Definitely recommend checking out this cute spot!

The barista was super nice and the coffee was delicious! Wouldn't stop in if you are in a rush…read more Only one person working and took at least 30 minutes to get our food. Also banana bread was kind of dry.

E61 is my go-to coffee shop! Consistently excellent brews and yummy treats…read more They've also added a selection of Greek pantry items: olive oil, chocolate treats, tea, coffee, and more! The study area (recently upgraded) is so welcoming and comfy - it almost makes me want to be a student again!

Absolutely love this spot! The baristas are always so friendly and there are lots of seating…read moreoptions! Tell me where else you can find a beautiful blueberry donut latte in the city??