I love Zensia :) since it opened, it's been a top tier, repeat spot for me. I love that I can bring…read moremy laptop and work, my crochet or hang, or even a book club for some community time! The vibe is great for any occasion and the long hours of operation are helpful for those who have breaks during any time of day. Their drinks are well worth the price and delicious. The staff is always so kind and accommodating. I also love that they wear flag pins! 10/10.

Zensia quickly became a spot I wanted to revisit. I first stopped by for their iced taro latte and…read morenitro, and both were excellent. Smooth, well-balanced, and honestly good enough that I came back the very next morning. That time, I ordered a cortado, and what really stood out was the barista. They took the time to clearly explain the difference between a macchiato and a cortado, which I genuinely appreciated. You can tell they care about coffee and the customer experience. The only reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars is that they didn't have short takeout cups for the cortado, which would have made it perfect. Still, great drinks, great service, and definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

Tous Les Jours is a French Asian bakery with locations all across the US. The recently opened a…read morelocation in STL and it could not have been busier when I went! When you walk in you pick up a tray and some tongs and get to look through all the different glass cases of baked goods. You pick what you want and then pay at the counter. They have both sweet and savory options. I opted to get their matcha donut and a savory hot dog pastry. They also have specialty cakes, as well as espresso drinks. I love the variety of options they have and feel that their baked goods are overall fairly priced. I can't wait to go back and try something new!

This place is so cute and a vibe!! The cafe was filled with people socializing and working. There…read morewere plenty of sweet and savory items and cakes. Everything I've had thus far has been good. Their mango cloud doughnut is so good. Coffee drinks were good too -- I had an iced ube latte. We have been here a couple times already. As you can imagine, the earlier you go, there is a greater and fresher selection. Don't worry about the line. It moves pretty fast!

Ivy Café is truly a top tier coffee spot and absolutely worth the stop if you appreciate a great…read morecup of coffee and a delicious pastry. I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob, so I am always on the lookout for places that really know their craft and this one delivers. From espresso to cappuccino to lattes or even a simple cup of coffee, everything is done exceptionally well. It all starts with their exclusive blend of fresh coffee beans that are roasted locally and brought in fresh. You can taste the difference in every sip. Their blend is roasted to perfection and creates a consistently smooth and flavorful experience no matter what you order. The staff are friendly, courteous, and clearly knowledgeable about what they do. I have been especially impressed with Sarina, the manager, and Lynne, one of the baristas. Their attention to detail and care for customers really stands out. They make their own simple flavored syrups in house, which adds a fresh and unique twist to many of their drinks. The ambiance and decor make it a beautiful and relaxing place to sit, unwind, and truly enjoy your coffee. This is definitely a place I will keep coming back to.

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.

Cute little coffee shop that's now known as The Press. I've had this bookmarked for a bit but the…read morehours doesn't really work in my favour so it's great that I was able to stop by and try their coffee! I got the matcha and was also able to sample the coffee. The area itself is open to stay in and do some work which is great. I would definitely stop by here again if I'm ever around the area.

First the at the Black Lab now known as The Press Cafe! I've been wanting to try this place out…read moresince it's associated with Tech Artista, a coworking community. Really enjoyed the ample amount of outlets for charging and that the seating was spaced well for gathering or solo work. My food and drink were good. Matcha was on point. The everything bagel had a slight mishap but the staff was super understanding and accommodating. Appreciate everyone there!

Blueprint coffee is a lovely little coffee shop that happened to be located next to my hotel. I…read moreordered a Latte and a muffin and walked away very happy. The muffin was moist with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and other aromatic spices and the Latte was, well, just a nicely done Latte. All the staff were very kind, chipper and behaved in a way you always hope to see of your baristas on a cold tired morning. Lovely spot through and through

Cute little coffee shop. Went in during the loop ice carnival. We didnt know it when we ordered…read morebut they were closing in 10min. They were courteous & made our drinks quickly. Ordered a special- orange cardamom latte & a regular latte. Ordered the large size which was ~$8. The large isnt really that large- maybe I am used to gas station or starbucks sizes. The coffee was had good flavor. Just pricey!

I actually work near here and have looked at it a few times, but never really made my way over…read morethere so today I went ahead and took a trip. It was a little windy outside so perfect day to try something warm, I opted for the vanilla latte. First, I would like to highlight how clean it was inside and pretty cozy for a coffee shop as it should be. The staff was very friendly and the barista was extremely nice and very pretty. The vanilla latte was very good and they had several other things. I would like to try like the seasonal orange chocolate drink. I'm not big on hot drinks yet but I'm getting there so I'll be trying that before the season is over. Anyway, if you're in the area, I advise you to stop by and grab a drink or food. They look like they had some pretty good food, but I didn't try any of that.

The coffee is fine, but this place will never beat the allegations for being a ripoff…read more I paid $4 for prosciutto on my avocado toast to find literal shreds and flakes, not even a half of an ounce worth. (SEE PHOTO) I don't mind an upcharge, as long as I'm actually receiving what I was charged for. I'll stick to the $10 coffee.

Very good cold and hot coffee. The atmosphere is nice and calm, the service is prompt and pleasant…read more Good options for different milk and creamers.

What a calm coffeehouse! Never been in before and will certainly return! The price of everything is…read morereasonable and the drink was delicious! I ordered the Dulce de leche with oat milk and it was hot and so creamy! The energy I got entering was relaxing with a lot of seats available. I also want to say the barista was amazing! He was patient and kind and he spoke to everyone as he was making his drinks. Definitely feel like a place you could come and make home.

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.

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.

This coffee shop is located in an office building (Emerson) and is very convenient if you need a…read morecup of joe to go. The service was good and fast, but the coffee was just okay.

I've been here lots, the baristas are always nice, the drinks are good and the prices are…read morereasonable. My biggest issues with this location are the hours are somewhat limited, it can be hard to find parking, and the lobby isn't as cozy as the other locations are. But overall great place to go. I love trying the new seasonal drinks or getting their plain cold brew which happens to be my favorite cold brew in STL.