I have been going to Cafe Nova for years and have seen it expand from a small little spot to all the lovely additions they have added. The new outside patio is great in the summertime. I mostly order to go from here however (especially in the winter) as their inside dining is a little smaller. The food is always consistently good and their Caprese is one of my favorites in STL. The family that owns it is always so nice (especially the mom and son) so I love supporting this small business. If you are a coffee lover they have the best Arabic style coffee and flavors that are worth going for on their own. read more

I was looking for someplace new for lunch and a friend recommended, Cafe Nova. When I lived in STL, I drove by numerous times and always told myself I needed to check it out. Well, I no longer live in STL and I am finally checking it out. Now that I have, I am pissed at myself that I didn't try it sooner. I stopped by for lunch and enjoyed a Nova Gyro that was served with a side of fries. For a minimal up-charge, I had them add Feta Cheese to mine. When the Gyro arrived, it was super huge. It was so big, I could hardly pick it up to take a bite. I ended up eating part of it as a salad with a fork until I could finally pick it up and eat it like a true Gyro. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. It was smothered in their house made tzatziki sauce and wrapped in a warm Pita. The toppings were plentiful and they were; sliced red onion, shredded crisp lettuce, cucumbers and vine ripe tomatoes. Adding the Feta Cheese, was a wise move. It added, an extra Greek kick to the Gyro. My glass of Pinot Grigio was a perfect accompaniment to my lunch. With it being super huge, I took a third of it home and made a salad out of it for dinner. The only negative, is their take home vessels are styrofoam and not eco-friendly. The service was attentive and friendly. My server was training a new gentleman and think he's going to do a great job. I'm already thinking about a return visit, because I need to try the baklava. When: February 26, 2026 Why: Lunch in the Big City read more

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SHAME on my lack of pictures! My cocktail was delicious. I ordered the Cucumber & Feta Rolls to share with the table and everyone enjoyed them. I had the Spicy Chicken Gyro which didn't seem spicy at all to me. I had to give up on eating the pita, and ate all the inner ingredients which were good. But not spicy ‍. Desserts were excellent. Service was lacking, throughout the meal. There were numerous things on the menu that they were either out of or couldn't make because of equipment issues. We sat out front on the patio and once WE turned the music down, it was pleasant enough. But I think being out there was why the service wasn't great. read more

Cafe Nova - Cocktail - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Small indoor space but a lot of outdoor seating which is nicely lit . Attentive service, maybe a little bit of communication difficulty but eventually understanding happens. If Mediterranean is a choice of your, this is the right place for some delicious dining. Great choice of appetizers, small and large plates of typical dishes but some excellent surprises, as well. Don't forget dessert! read more

Cafe Nova - Three cheese tiropita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place was AMAZING! We came on a beautiful Saturday night and they were super busy but the service was incredible. The staff is very hardworking and the drinks and food were DELICIOUS! The patio is beautiful and good vibes! Check it out!! 10/10! They just need to play music! read more

The service was very friendly, given that it was a slow day I got a lot of extra attention. Food was delicious; baked well with flaky layers and the salad was perfectly dressed with acid. As I'm not a fan of the sweet dressings most STL places use. I will be back to try more of the menu. read more

Cafe Nova - Seafood Bake with Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

[July 2025] My friend and I met up for dinner here one night. It has street parking only. When we walked up, I was met with the cutesiest outdoor patio so of course we had to see about sitting out there! They have a signature cocktails menu along with their regular menu but boy it was hard to choose from the options. They all sounded amazing, but I landed with the Seasonal Sangria. It was fruit forward, crisp and garnished with mint. For my meal, I ordered the Nova Gyro. It was jam packed with flavor and came equipped with very well-seasoned fries. I devoured my gyro and took half the fries home (healthy serving!). I cannot wait until it's summer again so that I can sit on that patio! Just be mindful of mosquitos. They were eating on me while I was eating! read more

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The patio makes this place. But in the couple times I've been here service is always disjointed. Tonight we were helped by four different people and no one checked on us. We also were told the oven wasn't working. I'll definitely rethink returning here. read more

Food was very good. The ac was not working well on a hot summer evening and a large fan added a bit of relief but also added more noise. The service was good for as busy as they were. I wish I could have gotten more refills on my ice water. I like this place, and love the patio, but it was too hot today to enjoy that. read more

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I've recently been on a Mediterranean food kick, and it's safe to say that Cafe Nova provided me exactly what I was looking for! My partner and I visited on a beautiful Wednesday evening and decided to sit outside. I couldn't believe the expansiveness of their outdoor patio area. There's SO many seating options! The host at the entrance told us to sit anywhere we wanted. Our table was nicely shaded by an umbrella. Given the perfect scenery and weather, I was really looking forward to drinking a glass of moscato, but unfortunately my server let me know that they were all out. It seemed like they had run out of a few other types of wine as well, as I overheard another server share the same thing with a table nearby. My partner had a glass of cabernet sauvignon and loved it. We started with an appetizer of hummus. First of all, the presentation was stunning. Very picture-worthy! The taste was just as incredible. The pita bread was overall soft but also the tiniest bit crunchy on the edges, which my partner thought was a great switch-up from pita that we've had in the past that's completely soft. For our meals, my partner tried their classic gyro and was blown away. I had the veggie gyro and thought the same. Both were massive. I felt so bad that I couldn't finish the whole thing because it was so big, but it was insanely delicious and filling! Their oregano fries on the side were great, too. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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I'm a huge cafe consumer.. and I just wanna go ahead and say Cafe Nova is by far the BEST cafe ever. I've came here multiple times and every time I've came, I've had a 10/10 experience. Thank you, Cafe Nova!!! read more

An incredible patio and restaurant in STL! One of the best patios with an incredible vibe. The food is also delicious and always hot and fresh. Can't go wrong with the nova gyro or any apps. Their fries are also incredible. Parking is always really easy. The service is usually pretty slow (very busy) but everyone is always so kind and hustling. So worth a try! read more

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Gyros got me through the door, the patio and signature cocktails made me cancel my afternoon plans. Excited to come back! read more

Cafe Nova - Shrimp appetizer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Came here on a Sunday, brunch time during the winter fluke where the temp reached the upper 60s. We have a lovely time on the gorgeous patio. We were one of the first tables occupied so our service and food was prompt. As the day went on, it got busier and noticeably slower and less attention. However we were fine with this since our group of 3 head embroiled in conversation. I had the greek salad with gyro. There was so much food I had to take it home. Same with my friends. Both had gyros that were so stuffed, easily the side of heads with fries. The food was delicious and I will absolutely come again, even if the service was slower later. I think they're under staffed, so that added empathy is needed. read more

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The food and service is always great! We go here at east once a week love cafe nova! The best patio in south city! read more

Cafe Nova - Cucumber drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The patio has huge , unfortunately it was raining l but we were able to sit in the screen in portion. The food was big portions which was nice but online prices are not accurate with in person menu prices. A gyro is around 12.89 instead of 8.99. The fries were great and the meat was tasty! The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Amazing food! Attentive and helpful servers. Beautiful outdoor seating garden. The Spanicopita is life-changing, seriously delicious!! The Gyros are moist, flavorful & not greasy. Get an extra Tziki sauce & feta cheese... So good! The summer seasonal sangria was light, refreshing (not too sweet) & garnished with fresh mint grown on premises I wish I lived closer & could come more often! The servers make you feel like a member of their family. They share their favorites & I have never been disappointed - TAKE THEIR SUGGESTIONS! I can't wait to come back!! read more

Cafe Nova - Warm melty Feta Cheese with chili oil & fresh fried pita chip. This wasn't on the menu, but suggested by our server. SO DELICIOUS!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

You must add this place to your list!! First time dining at Cafe Nova and it was great!! The atmosphere was welcoming and the patio was beautiful on a sunny day. Menu has lots of options, everything looked so good it was hard to choose! Service was good but sort of slow Hummus App: 5/5 *pita was so fresh and hummus tasted great, would get again! My dish (Nova Gyro): 5/5 *HUGE portions! Really really delicious and the fries are also great! Baklava: 5/5 * got this to go and it was amazing Girlfriends also got the buffalo chicken gyro, chicken panini, soup of the day which was a chicken noodle and the mushroom platter. Really great experience overall, can't wait to visit again!! read more

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Bad service. Waited 45 min and all we received was water, ended up having to leave because the waiter never came back.

Cafe Nova has a *pita* our hearts! This authentic Mediterranean must-try is only 5 minutes from us in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. (Um, how did we get so lucky?!) Although it's tucked right alongside traffic-heavy Kingshighway, their patio couldn't possibly be more peaceful and picturesque--and there's plenty of parking around back! Every dish we ordered was divine! From the hummus starter to the salmon special, the sangria to the grilled chicken plate, we were stuffed and so, so happy! The only thing we'd do differently next time? Save room for dessert! read more

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The food was delicious! My son had the classic gyro and fries and he really enjoyed it! I had the Greek salad and house made hummus and warm pita. Sooo good. The service was excellent! We were promptly seated and orders taken. We barely beat the lunch crowd which was around 1:15ish. The restaurant is very cute with all of the modern day ecstatics. There's street parking and a few parking spaces next to the restaurant! I will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Nova - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My most recommended restaurant goes to Cafe Nova! Every time I go here the food is fresh and I'm left with a full stomach. Gyros are comparable to those in Greece. Patio is one of my favorites as well. read more

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Went to Cafe Nova for lunch, they have a fabulous patio with plenty of seating. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. We ordered the Nova Gyro with feta, Italian panini, and the Greek burger. All orders came with delicious oregano fries and ketchup. I highly recommend the Nova Gyro which has plenty of gyro meat! Can't wait to return to enjoy the beautiful ambience and try more entrees. read more

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I had a craving for some Mediterranean food and was so excited to hear that there were several near me in South City! I decided to give this place a try since they had good reviews and we're pretty close to me. The entire place, inside and out, was beautiful and decorated. I ordered their pastitsio and bonus points that it was a decent price AND came with a side salad But I was disappointed that it was a little dry and also wasn't made with the traditional tubular pasta. read more

Cafe Nova - Pastitsio that comes with a side salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I visited today for the second time. I ordered the Nova gyro with feta cheese. It was huge and delicious, with very fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Healthy, full of flavor and delicious. I called my oder in, I was there on 10 mins and it was ready. They have a very nice patio area. read more

Cafe Nova - Nova Gyro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The location of this little gem is perfectly suited to buzz on in if you're passing through on one of the major interstates, allowing for easy in and out. Still, you'll experience enough of the old quaint St. Louis charm to feel as if you're immersed in genuine local flavor and not one of the myriad of fast-food chains off a big exit. I was in the mood for a gyro, and the Nova Gyro did not disappoint. I added the feta cheese and the presentation was gorgeous upon arrival; it was only exceeded by its taste. In today's world of shrinking ROI in retail establishments, this gyro delivered. Hungry upon my arrival, I could eat no more than half. Thankfully, the foil wrapper served beautifully to wrap it up and get it in a to-go box where someone in my family will enjoy the rest of it tonight. Don't miss out on a frappe while you're there; that alone would make the visit worthwhile. read more

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A friend suggested this place for a group of us for lunch and it's been on my list for awhile, so I was happy to finally check it out. We got a big table outside under some umbrellas and enjoyed the fresh air. Our waitress was really attentive and funny. She kept telling us about her favorite songs, favorite drinks, and was cracking jokes with us throughout lunch. I got a greek salad with grilled chicken and a side of fries. It was delicious! The chicken was tender, the salad was fresh and large, and the fries were perfectly crispy. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and I know I will be coming back again. read more

Tasty Mediterranean food, love the lamb shank, unique coffee drink, affordable desserts, wonderful outdoor eating area seating up to 50.

It will teach me to check reviews before I go venturing to somewhere new. I looked on Google for coffee shops and found this place about 20 min from home. I was looking for somewhere to chill out and do some cross stitch while enjoying a cup of coffee. Google recommended this place. It's super neat picturesque restaurant, but it is definitely not a coffee shop that I anticipated. It is actually Greek and Italian food. They do not serve coffee at 4pm though. So if you're looking for that, come before 4pm. I wasn't exactly greeted by a host when walking in either, although the sign said to see a hostess for outdoor seating. When I entered, there were 2 male servers taking food out. They told me I could sit wherever, so I found a seat outside. They quickly brought me a water and a menu. Then I was greeted by a very pleasant young lady. She was a fantastic server. She apologized that they did not offer coffee after 4pm, which was fine. My only complaint, and why I rated this 4 stars instead of 5, is how long it took to get my food. I ordered a chicken panini. It took about 30 min and she went to check on it a few times. They weren't super busy. There was 1 large table there and me, by myself. The large table had already been served so not sure what took so long. The food was hot too. Maybe it's the time to cook the chicken. I'm happy it was hot and fresh! If you are short on time, do not come here expecting super quick food service. If you have time to chill, kick back, and enjoy an evening out, I'd definitely recommend this place! I will have to come back though when I can have my coffee. read more

Cafe Nova - Chicken panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Haven't been here in a long time. Have never seen the outdoor patio area. Really beautiful! Food and service were excellent!! read more

Absolutely! The best Mediterranean food! For someone who is obsessed with French fries these are delightful. Such a quaint restaurant and patio. The staff are very friendly and it is a family atmosphere. Will go out of my way to order from Cafe Nova! read more

Cafe Nova - Gyro and fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Stopped into town for a quick day trip and planned to meet up with a fried who chose this spot. When we arrived the rush hour had not started and I was able to pick open seating. Service took a very long time even though we were there at a early time. We got the salmon brushcetta and it was delicious!!! The main meal, the nova gyro was just ok. Taste was lacking in meat and toppings. read more

Cafe Nova - Salmon bruschettasa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Sparkling clean restaurant with a simple Mediterranean menu. Ample portions with consistent food. Ample street parking. I've been able to walk in and sit down (once with 6 people). read more

Wonderful place. Great food & service. The patio is amazing. Good place for big groups.

Food IS amazing here. No exaggeration. Their service model needs to be revamped though. Three servers were waiting on our table of 4 tonight and it was very inefficient. They were all serving all the customers in the restaurant, instead of assigned servers. It didn't work well. We were asked three times if we were ready to order, three times if we wanted refills, three times if we wanted to pay the bill, etc. Water wasn't refilled and we had to ask multiple times for more ice before it was finally brought to us. The manager was too busy to discuss our dissatisfaction. (Note- the servers were hard working & very polite. Not their fault that the service model did not create a positive customer experience) read more

I come here often. It's my go to restaurant if I need good comfort food. Momma in the back makes this chicken and rice soup that can heal sickness, a bad day, and can bring world peace. I usually do a small gyro salad. I had to tell you it's small because it is so large and makes a perfect lunch accompanied with the soup. Their salmon special with the basil sauce, I try to understand how they can make something so flavorful in such a short amount of time. Quaint restaurant with an outstanding patio. drinks and service are great and the price point keeps me coming back. This will always be one of my favorite places. What are you reading for... go go go read more

The spanakopita, salad, & gyro/fries were all very good. We weren't too impressed with the kalamari or cucumber/feta rolls. Be forewarned that as of Sept '23 everything on the menu is about $3-$4 more than what's posted on the menu on their website. Patio is nice and big but could use a little music to improve the ambiance. read more

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I had heard very high recommendations for Cafe Nova, it has been on "the list" for a very long time. Today the stars aligned and I needed food, wifi and space to work. Full disclosure, I did not end up hoping on their wifi, but I did see they had it available. I don't know why I was surprised at how genuinely nice the servers were. I loved them. Maybe it's just been a long time since I've had great service. Food was delicious, I was excited about each bite that I took, starting with the salad, I expected olives and tomatoes, but grapes and apples were an exciting addition. The salmon was everything I wanted it to be, cooked to perfection. I've had a few over cooked salmon in my day. My one super tiny comment, the special on the board outside, since it was lunch time, I assumed it was a lunch special. The amount of food and the cost were definitely meant for dinner. I would have gone a little lighter if I had known, but really I'm so glad I got the salmon, can't wait to bring the boyfriend to check it out. read more

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We stopped in late on a Monday afternoon. We were sat right away and ordered some water. I had a traditional gyro with added feta cheese. It was MASSIVE and stuffed with meat and veggies. I started out biting into it but quickly realized this was a fork and knife situation. Everything tasted amazing and was fresh and hot! Ambiance looked fun for a night on the porch/patio but it was raining today. My partner got the spanacopita and it was heavenly. read more

Cafe Nova - Traditional Gyro with oregano fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Wow, what a great place! Can't beat the value. Coffee drinks were very inexpensive and absolutely delicious. The food was fantastic and the portions were massive. The patio was beautiful and the service was quick. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Cafe Nova - Delicious food and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri