I love this store. I suppose like everywhere they are short staffed, it is frustrating to stand 6…read moredeep in line to check out when they have other staff on the floor. It's too crowded to have a line waiting to check out. However, that won't deter me from stopping in. Love their products.

Went for a cooking class during strawberry fest and the menu was vegetarian friendly. Great place…read moreto go for a class and shop the store after. Also have a cute outdoor space in the back which we loved sitting outside and enjoying the music. We want to go back for another class soon, (one with vegetarian menu)!

Today was my first time at Nutrition Stop on Jungermann rd. Really nice selection of health foods…read moreand supplements you're probably not finding anywhere else in St. Charles. I left with some Hu Chocolate items and some Sami's Pita Chips. I ate the whole bag of chips that day and I'm back and forth between going back to buy them all and never going there again. In all seriousness though it's a great store and I will be back!

The service is incredible. Great food that taste better than other places that serve food in the…read morearea. But this fills you up as it's healthier and higher protein and lower calorie. I will be back frequently with my wife for sure!

Immediately I became a fan…read more Converted recreation room for a church with many items left behind. The entrance faces Olive St with just a small door that can be easily missed. The ice brewed coffee was excellent for my unsophisticated taste buds. (I'm used to Aldi's cold brew). The size was nice but being given a actual glass to drink from made me realize this was not Starbucks. Oversized checkers on one table caught my eye plus ukeleles, chess set, hydroponic?, libraries kids playing on a couch. In the middle of downtown this was a welcome change of pace to meet a old friend.

Coffee shop inside a church. I'm not religious but I loved the community feel of the place. The…read morewomen who took our order and made our food/drinks were so kind. The croissant sandwich and chai latte I got were nothing to rave about but we had a good time playing checkers to pass the time. Super cute place.

Had a great visit to this one after eating next door. We grabbed some fudge and my wife was able to…read morefind some fun thing for the front of the house going into fall :) Pretty sure we were talking to the owner, she was super nice! We will be back to this one again as well. Near laid out store, lots of seating upstairs with tons of outdoor stuff or things for around the house. Worth a visit :)

Just visited 1904 General Store for the first time…read more I visited downtown Alton yesterday -- for the first time in years. Decided to check out the general store as soon as I saw it -- it's a cool, welcoming old building. The first floor is full of candy, chocolate, fudge, ice cream, and other treats. I picked out some candy and sampled some delicious Belgian chocolate bars. I bought one for me, but I'll be back in a few months for friends' birthdays, and to try the fudge myself. The ice cream flavors (about 8) were all unique -- you aren't getting a simple chocolate or vanilla here. The most common of the flavors available was a rainbow sorbet. I think some of the other flavors were Shipwreck, Pirate's Bounty, and Superman, though I may not be recalling the names accurately. The upstairs is full of home decor items, including a wall decorated to look like someone's front porch. The styles are cute, though not my speed, as I am something of a minimalist. You can read all about their business and the building's Worlds Fair history over on their facebook page. Hope to visit again soon.

Great experience today! Received some great suggestions for gifts that I purchased. I love…read moresupporting a local business that sells quality products and provides attentive service. Tip - their teas are fantastic!

Please make sure you read this review very carefully. Cheryl's Herbs is making products and does…read moreNOT possess an accredited Good Manufacturing Process certificate (GMP). We contacted them and on day one notified them that we sold on Amazon. We were informed that not only where they a GMP facility, they also confirmed that they work with "several" Amazon sellers. After they collected over $10,000 from my company we learned that they not only did not work with "several" Amazon sellers, they in fact did NOT have an accredited GMP certificate. After over 3 months of them kicking the can down the road and saying that they were actively working to resolve my issue, they finally came back with their solution. Their solution was for my company to pay an additional $8000 to get Cheryl's Herbs accredited. Yes you read that correctly. They want MY company to pay for them to become accredited so that they can make products under the guidelines required when we bought from them. Just know that their GMP is worthless when it comes to 3rd party verification. We are now left holding the bag after all their empty promises.

Just wanted to grab some incense but ended up getting a candle and some stones instead. There are…read morelots of little things to look at and smell. There is a niche for everything and everyone and inside, you can grab a coffee or other treat at their service counter! When you make a purchase, they'll also give you a mystery random stone!

Very clean so with a huge variety of options to cater to any spiritual path. Or maybe you just want…read moresome good smelling incense and a smoothie. They have you covered either way. My favorite parts: Were the large array of tarot and oracle card options. I also appreciated that each came with an open box for you to view all the cars first. The singing bowl and chime selection was vast and lots of variety. I liked that there were various styles and options for sound healing/bathing. There were 7 day candles in almost every color you need. And they were a great price! As the experience was good, the stone prices seemed a bit high!!

Got tired of star ducks coffee had to find something inspiring. I found it in this coffee really…read moregood top line at Golden harvest in Kirkwood. Try it you'll buy it.

I went to visit the Chauvin Coffee Co. the other day and cannot say enough good things about them…read more I was giving a tour by Vernon and got to see a behind the scenes look at how the coffee gets from other countries and then into my cup. The roasting process was amazing (and VERY HOT) and all the staff were very friendly and informative. I'm not sure if they offer tours to the public but I'll add some photos so you can see for yourself. I get my coffee from Park Ave. Coffee in the mourning ....proud supplier of Chauvin Coffee.

Store is always clean and very well organized. Easy to find what you are looking for. They have a…read morelarge selection of beer, wine and other spirits. They have a huge selection of mini bottles.. They even have a climate controlled cigar room. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and always willing to make conversation with their customers. They are slightly higher priced than other liquor stores but not by much.

I wouldn't normally review a local liquor store, but Big Bend stands out. Great selection of…read morebooze,beer, and wines. When we're looking for that 'something different' thing to serve, Big Bend is our go to. Always fully stocked. But the thing that makes them stand out is their customer service. They always greet you like family. They interact with our grandkids, who always leave with a sucker. They find you looking in the aisle and want to help, and it's actually genuine. There's a lot of places in town that should go take lessons at Big Bend.

go into this knowing that it's going to be expensive, however I can vouch for the cheesecake which…read moreis a gluten-free person's dream. It doesn't have any of those funny tastes and it's quite surprising. Really good. Enjoy.

Cute little shop- i noticed some local honey and some other items but i was really there for the…read moregluten free dessert case. The dessert case didn't disappoint even if it did distract one from anything else! Looking at the cake slices, i chose the Italian Cream cake. The frosting was soft and super silky... just melts in your mouth. The cake texture was soft, which isn't a given with gluten free. Service was friendly and knowledgeable.

Omg this place is sooo fun! I went here with a group on trivia Wednesdays and we had a blast!…read more This is one of the most unique buildings in the STL area as it used to be an old police station. The adjoining cafe, Antagonist, even has jail cells that currently function as booths to sit at, making it one of my favorite places to go to. Not only does Pieces have a fun and cozy atmosphere, the drinks and food there are just as great! Lots of their cocktails are inspired by video games, which I can appreciate! Overall, it's definitely a place I'd go to again on a date or with a big group of friends!

wow, i was really impressed when i came here…read more this place has multiple aspects to it, but the main appeal is the multitude of board games that they have to offer here. the main way it works is that you come in, you tell them how big your party is, and then you can go right ahead and start playing board games. you're allowed to take something like 5-6 at a time, but basically there is an unlimited number of games here that you have access to. they have pretty much all the popular stuff, like catan and exploding kittens, but a lot of other things too which vary in terms of difficulty and other factors while you're sitting at your table, they can also bring you drinks and food, which all looks pretty good even though all i got was a mimosa, which was great and only $6. alternatively, i also saw some people here getting brunch without playing any board games. apparently they have bottomless mimosas here and while i can't remember the price, i recall it being a really good deal lastly, they have a cafe in here where i saw lots of people sitting doing work on laptops. so, they really have everything here