Woke up Saturday morning and wanted a waffle. My husband said get dressed I found a place. Ok, say…read moreless. We pulled up to The Foundry. We were going to Press Waffle. The menu looked and sounded delicious. I was excited and I ended up ordering the Chicken and waffles. I forgot the name of the waffle my husband got but it was the one with Strawberries, whipped cream & Nutella. The latte I ordered was supposed to have a toffee flavor but they were out of it. I opted to add the salted caramel instead. I really wanted to like it. Because who spends $40+ on food you don't want to like? However, that was not the case. I ended up eating the chicken and not the waffle. The flavor was weird. I couldn't get past the aftertaste. My husband ate most of his. He didn't really care for his waffle either. The strawberries & whipped cream were delicious. Our lattes arrived and I was excited, then upon tasting it I gagged. I have no idea what caused that. It just wasn't good. The ladies working the counter were super nice and the service was good. The Foundry that early in the morning is actually kind of peaceful. I probably won't be back though.

A perfect little sweet snack located at the Foundry! I thought it was a great size, and a wonderful…read moredessert with speedy service!

So sorry the cheese sandwich was dropped from the menu - it was the best sandwich in town! WhY???…read moreStill great menu and the mimosas are great. Service is out standing.

My experience was just cocktails at the bar. I was impressed, so I will be back for brunch or…read morelunch. My day drinking BFF and I needed to kill time before the restaurant we were set to have lunch opened. So we thought cocktails at Bowood would be nice. We got two stools at the bar and settled in. Once we glanced over the cocktail menu, we knew what we wanted. We're both Espresso Martini fans, we each got one. Seeing an espresso machine behind the bar, I glad to see they use "real" espresso in their martini. I got real excited when he grabbed my favorite vodka, Tito's as the base. Watching his masterful skills as he prepared our cocktails was pure entertainment. We were both impressed with the presentation of our martinis. They are served in vintage styled glasses. It was the best Espresso Martini I have had since, Harvey's in midtown closed. The martinis were so good, we thought we'd have a light nosh. We both like pistachios so we ordered a, Pistachio Brown Butter Tea Cake and shared it. The bartender also recommended it. His description was spot on. With an excellent martini and a pistachio tea cake, I may have told the bartender that I loved him. We finished our drinks and I settled up our tab in celebration of my BFF's B-Day. Walking out, both of us said, we're definitely coming back.

What an incredible spot! I wish I had more time to sit on their patio or in the green room area, it…read morewas so cool! There was a bit of a line when I got there but it went quick and if you're in a rush, you can also order online for pickup. Parking was tough, I found a spot a few blocks away and walked.

The vibe is a big part of this place. It's got an industrial, rough feel with a large outdoor patio…read more(honestly a really good coffee shop set up). The coffee itself is one of the main reasons to check this place out. Beans are roasted in house so quality is pretty up there. I wasn't able to try their food which is fine, I can always come back next time. Service is friendly and laid-back, not always the fastest but it does get pretty busy.

I went to Fresno's last week and had the chicken and waffles for lunch and it was delicious! The…read morefried chicken was perfectly spiced and the waffles and hash browns were excellent! The owners made me feel like family at this classic restaurant beneath the shadow of one of the beautiful historic water towers in the City of St. Louis! This place is a gem!

Decided to come to Fresno's on a whim. Pleasantly surprised, good food, good conversation…read more Attentive wait staff and yummy French toast. Will make this a place I come on a regular basis because the comfort and kindness overflowed. The place was quaint and the decor was a love letter to St. Louis. I really enjoyed myself and my mother who is amazing cook and rarely eats out thought the diner was excellent. She ordered a meal to go. Worth checking out.

Best chicken and waffles in St. Louis City... I've come this far. This place is a hidden Gem…read more.. hidden in old North St.Louis across the street from Hyde park. They even serve alcohol. I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent food, drinks, hospitality and service at this dine in restaurant. I was driving pass thinking what am I going to eat and I saw 2 customers walk out with 2 big bags of food... I said to myself people don't buy that much food unless it's good.. So I decided to give it a try. I had chicken and waffles, and a specialty alcohol adult drink....lol There was music playing as I sipped my drink and waited for my food which came out in no time. The drink and music playing gave the place a warm happy hour vibe. The waffles were sooooo good.... They were soft, fluffy and cooked to perfection. I'm like is this a cake or a waffle. The wings were seasoned perfectly and crisp to perfection. It felt like I was a an upscale restaurant on PeaceTree street in Atlanta.... I highly recommend this place for an early morning brunch, lunch or after work bite to eat before you go home.

This been in my list for a minute, and my coworker been telling me to go for a minute. Took some…read moretime out a beautiful Sunday to stop here for brunch. My friend had a table at the front so I immediately saw him when I walked in. Wasn't crowded and people at each table were enjoying themselves. They had music but it wasn't overwhelming so conversations were possible. I ordered 4pc wings and grits (cuz I had a bad grits experience at breakfast so I figure this would redeem it). They also had free mimosa on Sunday (hint hint). Also, they close their kitchen at 3:30pm as well. Food wise, I was satisfied. They had a limited menu. Chicken was hot and crispy. Grits were hot and buttery. I enjoyed a basic meal and will gladly come back. Gotta try the G sauce I heard about.

It's not a southern meat and three. I lived in the south for over 20 years. Been through a lot of…read morethe south It means a choice of meat and three vegetables/sides. Black and white, no area if gray.

The sauces and seasonings were fire!! The staff was helpful and the chicken was delicious. We will…read morebe coming back.

Good food. Great servers. Nice comfortable atmosphere…read more In a low crime neighborhood. I have been eating at Chris' Pancake house since 1986. I usually go on my bicycle and sit by myself on the sunny side and order a pancake breakfast. The waitress often remembers me. I leave here a 30% tip. I'd like to go again soon.

My husband and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We stopped by another spot in the area but the…read morewait time was over an hour. So we pivoted and came across Chris' pancakes. Upon arriving, the parking lot appeared jammed pack, and you could tell there was a wait. I checked us in to be put on the waiting list. Our wait was about 30 minutes. We were sat at a two top table. A server came over to grab our drink order, and our actual server came over to introduce his self. Our server was polite and willing to answer any questions I had. We waited about 30-40 minutes for our food to come out. I ordered short stack pancakes (w/strawberries and blueberries), bacon and eggs. The pancakes were huge, fluffy, and savory. Bacon was crispy, and eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband ordered a country omelet that came with a side of pancakes. He stated his pancakes were rubbery, but his omelet was good. This place is not very big and can feel quite cramped when full. There's not much room to stretch out, and when people are walking past it feels as if they are all up on you. The building was extremely cold, even with a jacket on. Very filling, and the prices are reasonable!

Fantastic brunch place. Food and service were very good…read more Worth the wait and reasonably priced. Will be back.

Great team and good food. I have been more than 7 times. The waffles are awesome!!!read more

Polite Society Polite Society set the tone for my entire St…read more Louis trip. If you know me, you know -- if I see octopus on the menu, I'm ordering it. And this one did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes from the trip. I also had a scallop dish that was just as good -- rich, well-seasoned, and beautifully prepared. On top of the food, they have a really strong wine selection, which made the experience even better. The overall vibe is polished and elevated without feeling too formal. Service was great, food came out on time, and everything felt intentional. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner spot in St. Louis.

Came because it was in the Yelp top 100. Enjoyed what I got but might need to come again and try…read moresome new things. They have a great cocktail menu but we opted for a bottle of wine instead. The waiter was super helpful in helping us pick out a nice red blend. We got the octopus as a starter, which I don't personally love octopus, but my friend thought it was the best in stl. I also got the apple dish, which was listed under the salads but the waiter was sure to explain it's not an actual salad. Since it wasn't a full salad I also got the soup. Both the apple dish and soup were really good. It's street parking but there's lots of spots in the area. The bathroom is super nice with hairspray and mints if needed. Nice place for a good meal.

I don't know why I don't get to Brasserie more often, if I lived in the Central West End I may be…read morethere multiple times a week! The atmosphere, food and service are all always top notch! And the happy hour is crazy good! On a nice day there is nowhere nicer than the patio and tonight the happy hour was GLORIOUS. I do like sitting inside as well but with this weather you couldn't make me go inside. I have had brunch here quite a few times, dinner too, but as I said today was happy hour. That means the burger. It is absolutely one of the best I have had. I take it as offered but love that they always ask if I want modifications. Look at that burger! And the shoestring potatoes are marvelous too! We had the chips & cheese and olive appetizers to snack on as burgers were getting made and we each had a cocktail. Love that the service is attentive and friendly (Brian was great tonight). But also love that I never feel rushed to turn the table over. And the happy hour from 5-6 means that burger is close in price to tha burgers at Shake Shack and I guarantee you will enjoy this far more. I have had great dishes of all sorts here but I sometimes have to give in to the burger... it never lets me down!

I walked by here and there were lots of people seated outside, so I went back the next day…read more However, I would say that it's just okay. I sat at the bar. I love dirty martinis and got their black and blue martini. The spicy bitters are spicy for sure. As one that likes spicy, I thought it was weird in a martini. It was a strong drink though. Ordered the French onion soup, as this was the reason I came. Taste was great, but the soup had a thicker consistency than I was used to. As others have said, lots of cheese on top, which isn't necessarily bad.