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We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning, planned it to arrive when they opened at 9:00 as did other folks. The place filled up fast! We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. The space is open with high ceilings and tall windows. Lots of art on the walls, available for purchase. Service consisted of a few different servers; all were efficient and friendly. We took a bit to figure out what we were ordering but our server was ready when we were. I was leaning towards the Chakchouka but at the last moment decided on El Cerdo - Carnita potato, spinach, corn, jalapeno, and 2 poached eggs covered in tomato-chipotle salsa. Coffee was hot and fresh and kept refilled. When my dish came out, it was so delicious looking! Turns out it tasted so as well! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the combination of all the ingredients mixed well together. I loved the hint of jalapeno throughout. It will be hard not to order this again. The building is a shared space, and the restroom is down a hallway. It was clean and well stocked. They have another location but haven't visited as of yet
I came here for brunch with my Dad, bonus mom and sister because I saw they had a frozen espresso martini, and I have to try it. They had a small weight but nothing too long maybe five minutes and then we were seated. This place is small, but cute and the service was great. I loved the frozen espresso martini and the food was cooked to perfection. Next time I'm home I will visit.
Egg is the perfect name for this Benton Park spot. Eggs as a food staple seem simple and straightforward, but they're almost magical in all of the ways they can be used. From the outside, Egg the restaurant looks unassuming, but the moment you open the door and see the lovely and interesting decor and smell the aromas from the kitchen, you know it is something special as well. The owner is very welcoming, as if he is inviting you to his home, which is lovely. We ordered the Chakchouka with merguez and the ojja with shrimp. Both were completely delicious. I added a turmeric latte, which was unique and so warming. There are so many more items on the menu I want to try, so I know I'll be back soon--but it'll be hard for Mr not to order the ojja again; it was so good!
I'm obsessed with Egg. I frequent both locations. When I am looking for some great food to help me feel happy, Egg is one of the first thoughts that comes in my mind. I love bringing people here. I always get great service and the food comes out fast. There is commonly plenty of room at the bar, if you can't get a table. One thing that I like about this location is the look of the place - it's small, but the artistic nature of it is visually pleasing.
Always a great brunch spot! Love the food and atmosphere. Small menu but they do everything 10/10. You can't go without getting a Benedict... Specifically the pork belly one. It's on top of corn bread and will change your life.
Ask about the special! Shrimp and grits was not on the menu but it was an eggceptional special. The shrimp were cooked perfectly but could use 2 more pieces. It's flavorful and slightly spicy. My first visit but not the last. All the dishes that came out were a big portion. The service was good. There is no cold/ice coffee. They serve alcohol with bar seating. A bit small, not best for a large party. They opened at 9am and full by 10.
Great food. Service was excellent. We got here at about eleven on a Tuesday morning and were seated quickly. The server was attentive and very helpful. Had a salmon omelet, mussels and grits, French toast, and the cornbread Benedict. All of the meals were excellent.
I got brunch at this place recently with a friend on a Sunday morning around 10. She had the mahi-mahi Benedict and I had the cornbread pork belly Benedict. Neither one disappointed. I'm not a big fan of breakfast potatoes but I do love theirs for some reason. Our server was also the bartender and while he wasn't super friendly, he was attentive and took care of everything we needed. The only minus to this place is they don't have a solid host game. When you walk in, no one tends to pay attention or come over to seat you. I walked and waited for a few minutes, then walked up to the bar and asked if bar was open seat seating and he said no sorry though please wait to be seated sign isn't up. He seemed slightly annoyed that I even asked, but I had been standing there for a few minutes and I know he saw me. He immediately said to me at a table, but the people behind me were all still just standing there and he did not even address them. I get it. He was kind of the only one available, but I would at least yell to the people at the front, I'll be right with you so they at least feel acknowledged.
It was so delicious! I can't wait to go back and try something else on menu. It all looked and smelled incredible.
Brunch after Tower grove market. A easy drive from the park. Sign/location a little difficult to see from the street. Cosy seating. Aztec art. Service was friendly and quick with seating, drinks and food. Meals ordered- tostadas, pulled pork hash and French toast. The French toast was fluffy and sweet and a great chase to the more spiced and savory items.
Lovely service from a great server who gave my party a complimentary shot of the good stuff. We came at a great time when it wasn't busy, enjoyed ourselves and the delicious food. Will go again, and again, and again. The Best Brunch Spot in STL
I've loved egg for years! The food genuinely is so good. The menu isn't huge but everything is a big hit. The pancakes are super buttery and I love the fresh fruit. First time trying the cornbread Benedict and it's so flavorful. I love the service. Owner walks around and makes sure everyone is happy.
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3 years ago
Very cute little place! My dad saw this place on a Netflix show and has been wanting to come by. The food is very pretty, good quality and delicious. Drinks selection is pretty good, not many local beers but a decent selection. Staff was very nice and attentive. I would definitely return. read more
5 years ago
This spot is one of our favorite brunch spots in STL. They're usually always busy but the wait is never too long. They have a great selection of drinks and while the menu is small, all of the options are great! I loved the breakfast tacos, they were honestly bigger than I expected. The pancakes were nice and fluffy however, I wish they offered chocolate chip! My fiancé gets the El Cerdo almost every time but each time he says it never fails! read more
POACHED PERFECTION Breakfast that tastes this good deserves a standing ovation. This multi-purpose restaurant is located west of the Soulard district in St Louis, though it wins no flare points when it comes to their name. They serve morning fare by day, and in the P.M. hours they transform into 'Spare No Rib', a taco/BBQ joint with a much more amusing moniker. Needing something in our bellies before a Budweiser tour on 3/26/19, Nichole C picked this place off of a Yelp listing; there's no big signs so you might have a tricky time finding Egg at first. Once we got seated, she ordered herself a latte ($4). Our food arrived pretty quickly, all things considered. My 'El Americano' ($8) came with 2 poached eggs, potatoes, 3 strips of thick-cut bacon, and brioche toast with butter & jam. The eggs were spot on, the bacon cooked masterfully and the jam tasted homemade. NC got a half order of the french toast ($5), which came swimming in berry compote and a dollop of mascarpone cheese. She also got a chorizo breakfast tostada ($5.75) topped with a fried egg and salsa verde. Both received rave reviews from my better half. Bread = 5 Circuses = 4 Service was speedy, but our guy disappeared at the end while we waited for the check. The dining room has a huge vaulted ceiling, and the decor/light fixtures inside could use a thorough dusting. Lots of cobwebs hanging around doesn't set the ideal mood for eating (unless it's a Halloween brunch). Being the stickler that I am for typos, I noticed a few spelling errors on their menu -- "fruit campot", "mascapone" -- which isn't a huge deal.....but a minor revision wouldn't hurt. Just a thought :) * TL;DR * The eggs are picture-worthy, the lattes beautiful and the prices fair. Aside from a quick cleaning there's not much I'd change about Egg (okay, the name needs changing. Whatever brilliant mind thought that one up needs a creativity enema!) Overall I'd say this place lives up to its namesake. Totally recommended. read more
First time here. Showed up right after they opened, and so did all the other customers. So show up early, if you don't wanna wait. Started with the Hot Coffee Martini, woke me right up. Strong coffee & liquor. We got the pulled pork Hash & pork belly eggs Benedict. The pulled pork was so yummy, the sauce they used over the top soaked into the potatoes on the bottom. Which made it nice a tasty. The eggs Benedict was very unique. Corn bread was the base & it was a little dry, but the fat from the pork belly & the poached egg made the cornbread lovely to eat. The servers were on point, made sure we were taken care of. Only thing that was unsavory was the price, little too expensive for breakfast. read more
4 years ago
Egg is always a great time! The inside building is very charming. It's not a huge space, but they do a great job of making seating for what they have. You may be sitting very close to your neighbor, but I love talking to people. LOL The service is always good. It seems like they take the approach as a team!!! You can pay/order at your table also. This is great because if they are busy, you don't have to wait to over or leave!. The food came out steamy and full of FLAVOR TOWN. I will say it's a but pricey, but worth it !!! Pork Belly Benedict and El Cerdo hash read more
3 years ago
So delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful. Veggies were cooked perfectly. As were the eggs. Had a little kick to it, as expected. read more
5 years ago
Really yummy. Food was really really good. Service just was OK... and it would have been convenient to be able to split the check, but really no big deal. Atmosphere was good though. Just could have had a little more attentive service, but we were a bigger group of 5 adults plus a baby a newborn and an 8yr old. We also felt like we were being rushed out - which didn't bother us we know they gotta turn tables during brunch, but other people might have taken offense. Still. Would def go back. read more
HEAVENLY! Everything about this place was great. The service was spot on, not too intrusive. The cocktails were delectable! And the food was AWESOME! I ordered the El Cerdo hash and hubby had a special (grilled Mahi Mahi and a Beet Salad). He shared bites with me and I loved his as much as mine! Wait staff was wearing masks and tables were spread out. The BEST part: toilets in the restrooms had LIDS! It's the little things in life... read more
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6 years ago
Egg was awesome! My husband and I work completely different schedules and rarely get a day off together, and unfortunately weekdays are usually when they happen... in the interest of supporting local, we hopped online and searched Tuesday Brunch and this is where we landed... We walked in, at like 1230 and the bartender (who I assume is..) the owner, handed us 2 menus, and asked us to sit wherever. They have a space that would otherwise fit a large number of people if there isn't a global pandemic happening... but the whole place is clean and well organized, and socially distanced! There's a pretty great "brunch" drink menu available, and it seems that their coffee/tea/beverage menu was pretty legit as well. We had the espresso martini, that complemented both our dishes flawlessly! The food menu is very southwest/Mexican, and has a variety of tastes available... I had cornbread Benedict with pork belly, and the hubs had baby back ribs with beans and green chilies, and eggs in a delicious looking sauce! Pics (of drinks and MY food below ). The ribs were tender as could be, and I've never had a better cut of pork belly prepared better! We left in a serious food coma, and will be happy to return again very soon! read more
4 years ago
The food was delicious, as well as the coffee, and we didn't have a wait at all for a table of 6. I do think the prices were extremely high. Our waiter was awesome but I do think that the cost of the food was extremely high. Brunch with 2 lattes, 2 breakfast tacos, and veggie hash was around $60 after tip. read more
Overall a pretty cool place. The coffee was strong and we didn't have to wait in line. Full breakdown: Chorizo Breakfast Tacos: 4/5 Really good overall. Too hard to pick up at first so we had to eat some of the toppings with a fork. Pork Belly Cornbread Benedict: 2/5 This may be my fault for ordering Pork Belly so if it's supposed to be very thick and fatty disregard. The potatoes were very small which made them hard to pick up but they were nicely crisped. All round this dish was pretty flavorless. Especially next to the chorizo. read more
8 years ago
They really live up to the Egg name-- the eggs were EGG-cellent. We got a veggie omelette and the veggie hash. Both were egg-cellent. read more
Well where do I start? Experience 5 stars, food 5 stars, customer service 5 stars, waiting time 5 stars! I've been wanting to go to egg for a while now and today I was finally able to go. After visiting another brunch place 2 weeks prior and being disappointed I honestly didn't know what to expect but they honestly knocked it out of the park! The staff was extremely helpful, nice and really made the experience that much better. The host was amazing, owner friendly and really nice, the bartender and the staff over all were excellent. The food was great. I had a coffee martini iced (which was amazing), el cerdo. The carnita was perfectly cooked, and the French toast. Over all I had a great time and I will definitely return and I really hope you enjoy your experience as much as I did. read more
The kind of place you do not son forget. That sums up my debut visit for Egg. In a good way to! I been meaning to come in for months now and finally made it! Got in about 1050am and of course, as with all good spots, a 30 minute wait was in action but being the solo man I am, went for bar seating and had all but 10 minutes to hold out before a seat came open. Even during that time I had the owner Lassad (a former mathamatician it turns out) grab my thermos and give me a fill on the house. Darn good coffee the brew up there as well I shall note! I was here for 1 thing on the menu, the el cerdo hash! Pics her eon Yelp looked dope and so I wanted that bad! In about 10 minutes despite being packed, my plate o' goodness was in front of me and the image although clearly appetizing does not do justice to how good this was! Great combo of ingredients, bursting with flavor, texture, succulant carnitas meat, cripy potatoes, corn, salsa and sauteed spinach. A medley of southwestern breakfast awesome in a bowl! Lassad is pretty cool. I think he is a manager or an owner if memory serves me right. He was fully engaged with both his staff and the customers the whole time I was there. The guy really cares for his customers and their experiences. I truly like to see a food industry biz owner take such pride and care in the thing that matters most, your customers and your staff. No wonder this 2nd business of his now thrives as much as the first one. I am gonna be back here again (and again) for sure. If you have not been in yet, make it happen, your missing out! read more
Stumbled on the place through Yelp and was very happy! Super cute and cozy place. Kind of hard to find from the streets and you'll have to find street parking. The breakfast tacos were amazing and corn bread pork belly Benedict was soooo good. Best bfast potatoes I've ever had. Definitely will come back and highly recommend to all you brunchers! (Ones who love brunch) read more
6 years ago
I FINALLY got to try this delightful place! WOW! Why did I take so long??!! I went for breakfast. I ordered a cafe latte and the Elranchero. The latte was a work of art. Not only did it look spectacular but it was tasty! The Elranchero was the perfect amount of spicy. There was a little heat but not too much. The mole was made in house (i loved it!) The best bites were a combination of all the ingredients at one time. When I go back, I may not be able to order anything else. I want to taste all those great flavors together again! I liked the hip atmosphere. The service was fine. I look forward to going back! read more
3 years ago
We found this place I don't remember how. But oh my lord it was so good!!! The food was amazing. The service was pretty decent nothing crazy. I love the design/style of the place only complaint is how like small the place is. But still adored. I loved the waiting area cute little benches. read more
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The food here is INCREDIBLE! Definitely a must! Really love the service, Billy who was the person that was helping us was very attentive and we saw him talking to all the customers to make sure they were satisfied. The environment was also really good and We didn't wait long for the food. I never leave a review in yelp but I really had to with this restaurant because the food was AMAZING and the portions were big. We almost didn't come because of the few bad reviews that we saw here since we always have bad luck picking good restaurants, but I am glad we did. We ordered salmon hash, beef breakfast tostadas, pork tacos, and pancakes and everything was delicious! read more
2 years ago
The clock strikes 9 AM on a Saturday or Sunday and out I go, to cross Gravois, kill the diet and belly up for my Mexican breakfast and hot espresso martini. I go solo, I go with friends in town, and I drag my equal half. Even at the opening hour there is a decent crowd and it grows as the time goes by. Feel free to call ahead and order to go or there's usually room at the bar. Regulars come multiple times a week and the owner always says hello. Each of my 10 visits have been superb. Yes sirs: -The $5 half order of French toast is a killer deal. Just get it, trust me -Hot espresso martini hits the brunch spot -Beef cheek dishes are amazing. My current fave is the El Cerdo -You only need one taco They top off my boozey coffee with extra for free, the owner asked if I wanted another egg on top of my El Cerdo after I ate the two eggs, and I saw them give a regular woman a free Irish breakfast on St Patrick's. I'm moving out of walking distance from here soon but my Egg quest will persevere. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
The food was amazing. The potatoes were excellent. The Tequila Sunrise was the best I have ever had. The service was not the best. The restaurant is well kept, but the staff was yelling across the room which was unprofessional. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
We all know, or at least most of us know Egg is an excellent place for breakfast. However, in this review I want to give a shout out to something on their menu that most folks would not think to order and that is, a burger. Yes, a burger. It is simply listed on the lunch menu, as The Burger. It is served after 11 AM and comes with LTO (lettuce, tomato and onion) & Fries. It is a thick patty, hand pressed and prepared to your liking. I choose medium rare and it was done perfectly. I cut mine in half for easier handling while eating and the inside was a beautiful pink. I opted to add cheese and bacon to my burger. The bacon was thick-cut, crisp and extended well beyond the bun. I cut the excess off and munched on it in between bites of burger and fries. Mentioning the fries, they are made in house and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. This is now one of my favorite burgers and it's from a place known for eggs. I think the next time I have a burger here, I'll have them top it with an egg. I'll be back? - Yes When: January 16, 2018 Why: Wanted to see if the burger was as good as it is at Spare No Rib. read more
7 years ago
Our visit to Egg was amazing and absurdly good! It is a small place and luckily (on a Saturday morning) we did not have a wait and were seated immediately. Ordered the Pork Belly Benedict and Topped cornbread with sausage gravy. The pork belly was braised to perfection with a great sauce and so delightful a top of cornbread. I enjoyed every bite. The cornbread and gravy also great, and the plate was licked clean. So glad we were able to stop by and try out Egg! read more
4 years ago
The environment was really spectacular. Nice vibe and decor. The service was good, nice and to the point, but I did hear our server engaging with the other tables around us more. Both of our dishes were great. I was not a huge fan of the compote on my French toast but the shakshuka was amazing. read more
5 years ago
Great coffee! Superior service. Everyone that worked there seemed to really enjoy it. Food is incredible, but not fast. read more
4 years ago
I had the French Toast with the raspberry compote and it was delicious. The bread was so fresh and light and the raspberry compote was not overly sweet and just lightly powdered with sugar. Enjoyed it with a cappuccino. Our only complaint was my friend ordered a Bloody Mary and they put way too much horseradish in the drink, you could see it floating around in the entire drink. I don't know if this was an accident or just how they make them; but it was not drinkable. My Nephew had the French Toast and Mimosa and said it was awesome. Just like freshly squeezed orange juice. read more
9 years ago
5 years ago
Great service, espresso, and good food. Amazing atmosphere, professional/ friendly staff, Renovated warehouse will a antique/rustic feel. The interior is simple and designed with some local art and what seems to be historic hardwood. you can't go wrong with ordering great cup of coffee. read more
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4 years ago
Really good brunch in STL! I tried the cornbread benedict with smoked pork belly and el cerdo hash. El cerdo was super good and smoky, it had a nice balance of flavors. The pork belly on the benedict was tender and soft with a nice smoky flavor. I asked for hot sauce (that was super spicy) and it added another dimension to my meal, loved it! The latte was smooth and creamy. Really enjoyed my experience here! read more
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2200 Gravois Ave
Ste 101
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Benton Park
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