Okay...I've already made an awesome comment, but had to go back...and try MORE food!! Let me say…read morethis, if you're in the mood for crepes, street tacos, mimosa, beer, horchata...or even bagels. The menu has multiple options for the simple person picky person or the kiddos. Again, I can't speak on how delicious the lattes/ coffee are...and if you're that simple 'folgers' coffee person, its FREE!!! They have a coffee bar!!! With today's economy, gas prices...this is a great date spot, get'away from the large restaurants. Okay, my food is hot and ready...I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful gem!!!!!

I came in today around 8:25 AM and placed an order for my friend, who comes here all the time. When…read moreI placed the order, I clearly told the lady that the order needed to be exactly how I described it and to please fix it exactly as I asked. My friend's order was: Rice & Bean Bowl - No lettuce - Add cheese, spinach, and onions - About 4 sides of ranch Large coffee with a shot of caramel I repeated everything more than once to avoid confusion. Instead of simply entering the order, the employee questioned almost every item. She insisted the bowl came with cheese--until I showed her the menu where it clearly does not. Then she questioned the toppings I asked to be added. At this point, I even had to call my friend while standing there because she kept challenging what I was asking for. Before I paid, I said again, "Please make sure the order is correct." I also clarified, "I don't want a latte. I want a coffee with a shot of caramel." The total came out to $30.82 for two items, which is already high, but I was willing to pay it as long as the order was right. When I dropped the order off, my friend took one sip of the drink and immediately said, "What is this?" It was clearly not a regular coffee. So I drove right back. When I told the employee she gave me the wrong drink, she insisted she made it correctly. My friend told me the regular coffee comes from the machine near the door with caramel added--yet the employee pointed to the latte machine and acted like that was the same thing. It wasn't. Not only did she get the drink wrong after all the clarification, but they didn't offer a refund, remake, apology, nothing. Just a I'm sorry after messing up the order I tried so hard to make clear. Please check your order before leaving this place. I couldn't taste the drink because it wasn't mine. This review is strictly about the customer service I experienced today--it was frustrating, dismissive, and completely avoidable. Customer Service was trash 0/10

I heard good things about this place and they did not disappoint! The food was delicious and hash…read morebrowns were cooked perfectly.

**May 2025: Weekday Morning Visit**…read more My friend and I were looking for a quick on the go breakfast to take to the airport before our flight. I found this one on Yelp and the distance (3 miles away) and the fact that it appeared to be a local joint checked all my boxes. This small mom n' pop shop is located in a very suburban area of St. Louis and parking is plentiful. They played 90s type of music and had a wide array of donuts to choose from, though my friend and I decided to each get a breakfast burrito as we prefer a savory start to our day. The burrito was made to order and had one egg, mushroom, onions, sausage, potatoes and salsa. It was delicious. Super savory and I really enjoyed how the mushrooms gave a nice meatiness to the burrito and the caramelized onions gave a slight sweetness to contrast the heartiness of it all. My only critique is that the burrito is wrapped a tad loosely, but it's not a deal breaker. Also the price point - $5.99 (+$.50 surcharge for egg) was extremely reasonable. Honestly, if I lived in the area I would probably be a regular here. Otherwise the next time I'm in town I'll surely be back!

I don't know now many times I've been here, probably 20 times now, but every time the employees,…read moreespecially Marlina, are sooooo friendly and helpful! I'm always like oh to try something new (ok, as long as it's chocolate-related...) and they always help me choose something delicious! Prices are normal for a small coffee shop and the small-town feel is perfect! They have Dominoes and other board game and books available for use which is soooo nice- even ones for little kids. I'd highly recommend this place- so perfect!

I've been to this coffee shop before, long time between visits as it's not in my area typically. I…read morewould say it improves each time I have gone. I think, I'm not certain, I think it started out as a ministry of the church and has become a full-blown coffee shop. There are items to purchase, like decorative items, the baristas are friendly and knowledgeable about their products, there were several people seated inside. There is the one seating area that's pictured, and then a separate larger room that seemed pretty full that day. Would be a great place for groups to meet to do a Bible study or something, nothing there demonstrates that has to be for Christians only. Love the touch of having a chalkboard where you can leave a prayer request. It's worth a recommendation if you're out and in that area!

We made a quick stop at Foundry Bakery and ordered a wide selection -- everything was delicious…read more We tried the milk bun, lavender yuzu berry cookie, egg tart, black sesame panna cotta, pineapple gem, orange bun, berry trio walnut bread, and the cronut. Not a single miss. The biggest standouts were the lavender yuzu berry cookie and the berry trio walnut bread. The cookie was incredibly well balanced -- floral, citrusy, and not overly sweet -- and easily one of the best cookies I've had in a while. It's also a pretty large cookie, so good for sharing... or not The berry trio walnut bread had great structure despite being packed with nuts and dried fruits -- really thoughtfully baked and especially amazing toasted. Overall, Foundry is a really great bakery. Absolutely worth the drive to try something new, and I'll definitely be coming back.

What a beautiful shop with the most amazing owners... they take care in making every piece of…read morebread, sandwich and drink. They are thoughtful about using the best possible ingredients for their customers. Every fruit tea is made from real fruit and not powder and artificial flavors. Things are no where near the sweetness of other boba tea shops. They use ceremonial grade matcha and every piece of bread that we tried tasted not overly sweet and extremely fresh. They are truly the definition of mom and pop shop that cares about their customers.

Stopped in this morning for some breakfast kolaches for the office. We picked up 2 dozen which…read morecame out to around $75- We picked mostly savory with a few sweet thrown in. Service was quick, the store is very clean, and everything tasted great. I tried the ham, egg, jalapeno, & cheese and put a little extra hot sauce on top and really loved it. My only wish is that they had some sort of warming element under the trays of kolaches in the store. We were enjoying our breakfast in a conference room without access to a microwave and everyone was commenting how they'd be even better if they were hot! Cold scrambled eggs are a bit offputting but had no issues finishing my kolache anyway. Will be back in the future and recommend that we all take a turn at the microwaves before our meeting!

I always tends to go to the one on Brentwood's location. Recently I went here to pick up Kolache to…read morego. This location has the same selections of kolache as the one on Brentwood. To me it seems a little smaller than the Brentwood location. Picking up the kolaches were easy and smooth. There were a few people in front of me but overall the line went by fast. The kolaches I brought have decent fillings. It did make a great breakfast for the kids and a great lunch entree for me.

What a bunch of great staff! We joined them for morning coffee once, then the next day when we…read morerevisited them, they remembered our order! Great selections, beautifully prepared breakfast items, and even better coffee. Comfortable tables and chairs and nice surroundings. The only improvement I would suggest is not to fill the store with the smoke of roasting coffee beans. People with asthma (me) may be physically harmed by this even though I'm sure that this is not their intention

I love a good coffee shop with low key vibes, and I love a good coffee shop with really good…read morecoffee! There is nothing put on about this place, and it does not rely on an aesthetic/gimmick - it is simply just coffee! The menu is clear, they sell their own coffee beans, and a local bakery supplies their goods. I was warmly greeted by the owner, and gave me some time to consider something from the winter menu or their regular menu. I ended up going for the S'mores Mocha Latte, and it came out fast! Great flavor, the syrups were not overpowering the latte, and the milk was perfectly aerated! Great spot, and can't wait to come back!

The very first thing I noticed walking into this new café for me was the amount of dust and dirt. I…read moredid take a few pictures of this, but I will not be posting them. I considered walking out right then and there, what really wanted to give them a chance since this was new to me. Upon ordering the cashier noted that the pretzel bun was out and so we switched it with wheat bread because they felt the ciabatta bread would be too much. Not even 10 minutes later another woman was ordering a sandwich and the pretzel bun obviously was out and they offered her that choices of other breads, and she said she wanted ciabatta and the same person said there was no ciabatta bread. We got our drinks and eventually our food. The atmosphere with customers had a low hum of conversation and laughter. The workers however, were quite loud and boisterous, minus the one young man who seemed to be doing most of the work and keeping to himself. For $13 I received the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant bun with chips. That's what they offer as the side. The croissant itself was hard and un edible. The chicken salad was OK if you like water down chicken salad. But when I spend $13 on a meal, I kind of expect something better than just mediocre. It lacked flavor. So for me, this was a one and done visit. I really enjoy a little café coffee shop places sadly this one has to go on the I will not return list.

Muffins: moist & tasty! Coffee & cappuccino great! Have stevia and honey…read more Really enjoy this "neighborhood gem!" Open 'til 3p on Sundays if you're feeling like a lazy morning!!

The food and service were great, but for the third time in a row it was so loud eating dinner at…read moreIvy Cafe we could hardly hear ourselves speak. This was way beyond the noise level of a lively and energetic atmosphere. Everyone in the small restaurant was yelling to be able to hear themselves and each other. I strongly suggest they look into acoustic treatments for the restaurant.

Ivy Cafe never disappoints. Even if you've been here several times, you are always met with a smile…read moreand welcoming attitude, as if you are part of an extended family. Today, I was blessed to find my favorite spot at the bar open. This is a great vantage point to witness how a well run restaurant functions. The bar space is quite tight, but the servers and baristas (notably, the always excellent Lynne) move elegantly between each other as if in a choreographed dance. The Lindbergh Tartine was on point today with delicious sausage gravy over house-made sourdough, two sunny side up eggs and the always fantastic crispy potatoes. Soooo gooood! The pleasing decor, cute bistro-style tables and live plants makes this spot feel so warm. After coming here multiple times, I sometimes look for small improvements that I might suggest, but I'm consistently unsuccessful! With that said, I do think it's time to put some purse hooks up under the bar seating....still getting a solid 5-Star review! Come to Ivy Cafe and see for yourself!

Love their seasonal scones! Always fast service and friendly workers. I love the bright natural…read morelight that comes in at this location and their comfy seating options.

Kaldi's Coffee is the place to be on Saturday morning! It was busy, but there was still a good…read moreamount of seating and we snagged a comfortable spot on the couches in the back. What really stood out to me was all the pastry options, they have an impressive selection. I tried the chocolate chip scone and the red velvet cookie, both of which were delicious. Perfect place to relax with good coffee and treats. Will definitely be back!

Was just at Upshot for the first time in Clayton and met the owner Eric. He was unbelievably kind…read moreand personable! Easily my favorite coffee in the STl area and my wife's favorite matcha! I can't say enough good things about this place and very highly recommend the breakfast burrito. Thanks again to Eric and the HiFi staff for such a wonderful experience!

I was remarking to a member of my running group that I've probably driven past this place a million…read moretimes and never noticed it was there. I'm not sure what I imagined it being. A Kinkos? Some place where I could print off copies of my zine about protecting the environment by committing minor acts of terrorism in America's forests? Turns out, it's a place where you can listen to truly random vinyl records while eating burritos entirely too good to be available in Clayton. Nothing about the latter says this part of town except for the price, which is almost like someone's cruel idea of a joke. I'd suggest that they're the best breakfast burritos available anywhere in the area, but what do I know? I've been eating breakfast burritos since the Reagan administration, when they were invented (as far as I know), but mostly of the microwavable variety. They have the potential to be the best food possible, because they combine the two other best foods, breakfast sandwiches and Mexican food, but no one seems to put any real effort into them. They're less likely than their lunch/dinner counterpart to cause gastrointestinal distress. People suspect that the reason Chipotle gives you the runs roughly every third time you visit is because of the cilantro, which is impossible to wash, but I heard it's really the lettuce. Never get lettuce on a burrito from Chipotle. If you're getting one of those bowls, why are you even going to Chipotle? You're probably already fat, and not eating a tortilla is not going to make a difference. But I digress. Upshot is primarily a coffee shop, and I think it's generally well regarded as far as that's concerned, though I'm no expert. I drink a nice, stiff six cups or so of whatever's on sale first thing in the morning and it usually ends up being the highlight of my day. I don't need any coffee in addition to that. I might get nervous. I've had luck lately with the seasonal selections at other local coffee shops that I've visited, so I figured I'd take my chances with an iced strawberry matcha latte. It seemed like it would be nice and refreshing after getting in a few miles with the homies, and damn it if it didn't hit the spot. You could see the actual seeds in it from where they must have crushed up an actual strawberry to make it, thus justifying the price, at least as far as they're concerned. They spared no expense with the burrito either. It's filled with surprisingly large chunks of bacon and avocado. Can they afford to give you more bacon because they don't cook it to the point where it starts to shrink? I like it when it's still kinda chewy, but I'm sure many would beg to differ. That must be how bacon is served in Clayton. They don't have the lovable old James bring it out to you, but I can understand, with this being 2026. It's not the lengthiest tortilla in the world, but it's stuffed to nearly overflowing with eggs, cheese, potatoes and what have you. I'd suggest bringing a date just to see if she could wrap her lips around it, but who's got that kind of money? It would have to be someone you've already been out with a few times, who's with the program, so to speak.