There was something so nostalgic walking up and opening the door; it definitely was bc of the…read morebuilding and the brick, or maybe the grand study area, or the shelves of books upon books... or maybe the handwritten menu sign. But the nostalgia was so charming and brought me back to a place in Queens, NY in the early 2000s and a coffee shop that I used to visit during high school. Anywhooo - the vibes were fun and I got my order in right away. This is space does not rush, so do not feel like you have to go-go-go here. Just order your coffee and hang back bc when I got my coffee (The Tragedy) and my husband's (The Protagonist), that flavor was perfect. I wish I lived closer because I would love to be here daily writing and reading like I used to. HIGHLY recommend!

I have been wanting to visit Protagonist for quite some time now. We always pass by it and have…read morevisited their sister cafe (Antagonist) several times. We had a wonderful visit! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the baristas. I received a compliment on the shirt I was wearing and then we placed our order. He immediately asked if Kylie would like a pup cup which she happily accepted. The layout of the space reminds me of an online library - rows of books, couches, board games, etc. they even had a kids library area which was so cute! Their menu offers more than just coffee too, which was awesome! They also have specialty lattes available. Kylie made herself at home and got tons of attention from all the sweet customers. Can't wait to go back!

The red bean bun is the perfect amount of sweetness for people who are sensitive to sugary bites or…read moreare overwhelmed by traditional doughnuts! The milk dough they use to make them is so good & just melts in your mouth. Yum!

Strange experience for a bakery. Got there at 11 and nothing was out of the ovens. Was told some…read moreitems hadn't gotten in yet. These are the things I ordered Portuguese egg tart- this was good. The custard was well set and the bake was perfect Mango panna cotta - panna cotta was solid, the mango tasted canned Umami Sour dough - small loaf which on their board was labeled at $6.50 but was actually 8.50. Unfortunately they pulled it out so the oven too soon so was underbaked. Had to toast it after cutting to cook it more which is disappointing for a bakery. I am hoping perhaps this was an off day for them.

Great coffee, friendly staff, fast service and a lovely corner spot with beautiful plants and…read moredecor. It's definitely a spot to order coffee and take some time to chill, sip and savor. My friend is a super fan of their chai tea latte so I ordered an iced dirty chai with oat milk. Definitely the best chai latte I've had. They mix brown sugar into the drink and it's heavenly!

No brownies. The menu of desserts change. But they will have a gf v item. At least one…read more While we couldn't partake the service was great. Place was clean.

Best americano I've had in years! Super chill vibe…read more Had a tasty WARMED cookie dough brownie, too. Very friendly and quick service.

Friendly little shop with a wide variety of treats. I came here for an açaí bowl. It was alright!…read moreGood portion size. Not too many options for açaí in the area, so I was glad to have found this spot.

Excellent food & service. Manager even stopped by our table to check if we were enjoying our meal…read more(and we were.)

Very yummy food. Their patio is so pretty in the warm months. Don't miss it when reveling down…read moresouth Kingshighway

I came here for a comedy show and they had a decent selection of coffee AND alcoholic beverages…read more The venue is intimate yet cafe-like. I had a Cinna-Maple Latte because it's my absolute favorite kind of coffee to have and it was really good for a cold February night in St. Louis. I love that the owner/barista did not make assumptions on what kind of milk I wanted, he actually asked me what kind of milk did I want in my latte. That was greatly appreciated and my stomach thanks you! I will return!

The concept of this coffee shop/bookstore is excellent, and the coffee that I ordered last night…read morewas solid and delicious. I came here last night looking for a coffee shop late last night for my iced caramel latte. This place has been on my list of places to visit in STL, and I finally did it last night. My visit for an iced caramel latte turned into a delightful surprise. It was a quick in and out, but I stayed longer than planned. The shop was hosting a music open night, and I enjoyed a live performance until closing time. I shall visit again during the day, check out their book selection, and stay in to enjoy my cuppa.

Love love love this place! Been here a couple times. Friendly environment and quick service. Menu…read moreis also good!

I've had this spot on my list for awhile, so when my husband wanted to do a coffee date, I thought…read moreit was the perfect time to try it! We have so many good coffee spots in the city and this one seemed so interesting to me! Parking was easy, we walked up and only had to wait a few minutes in line. The menu is awesome, and honestly, their food options are priced really fair. Coffee does seem on the expensive side (two lattes for ~$20) BUT it is speciality coffee afterall. You can also see where they're roasting it, so you know it's fresh. I got the s'mores latte and my husband got a dirty chai. They obsviously use super high quality ingredients AND make syrups in house. Very unique, fresh flavors in both mine and my husbands latte. And both were SO GOOD. Espresso was pulled perfect and had great taste. Their patio is awesome, they have a little indoor space in their greenhouse as well, but we opted for outside since it was a nice morning. It's a beautiful property, and if I ever need a place to sit and work, this would be it. If we lived walking distance, this spot would be dangerous. Definitely one of the more fresh, tastier coffee spots in the city!

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

Staff was nice, got our food quick. The seating was clean and super comfy... this was the third…read moretime I've been here and I will definitely be coming here again!!

This place was adorable. We didn't have much time and needed something quicker than a true sit-down…read morerestaurant. I was surprised by the breadth of the menu. Kids loved the Nutella crepes and smoothies. The turkey and spinach crepe lacked a bit of flavor despite the ranch drizzle. Husband and grandma seemed to like what they ordered. Only downsides were that we waited quite a while to order and a bit longer for our food than I would have expected. Seemed that they were prioritizing coffee over anyone else. Great little place though and if it were closer, we would probably be there a bit!

Great coffee, calming atmosphere, healthy veg…read more Salads here are excellent and have some good sources of plant protein including garbanzo beans and egg. Croutons are especially standout, chewy and delicious. But note the menu is limited so don't expect food other than pastries and salad. The foot traffic inside is managed through seating customers as they order which does make the setting less chaotic. Nice atmosphere and decor, I will be back!

Food and drink are fine, often good. Patio is lovely. Unfortunately, an outdoor, motion-activated…read morecamera at this business flashes lights at a high frequency in alternating colors without any warning. This caused me to have an absence seizure and subsequent migraine. Edit: Hi Darcy, I am aware of the need for exterior cameras in any place of business. I do believe you will see that I was clearly on the sidewalk, not on cafe property, when your camera began flashing. There was no audio warning, I rounded the corner and the flashing lights started. To reiterate, because you seem to have not actually read my review before assuming my complaint: there was NO audio warning before the camera began strobing. I am not exaggerating when I say this camera caused me to have a medical event. Please consider motion-activated flood lights and an exterior camera that does not flash a light to secure your building. Your security theatre causes safety problems for those of us just trying to go for a walk in the neighborhood after work. Also, to keep this review fair and balanced, I have had your coffee and it is quite good. I am just as upset to have had this experience as you apparently are to receive this feedback. Personally, if I was informed that I caused this issue for someone, I would demonstrate a bit of concern for their wellbeing. Again, I understand the need for cameras. This is not a review complaining that you have cameras. This is a review to let you know that the specific camera you use is hazardous to people with disabilities, in hopes that you may find the empathy to adjust your CCTV setup. Thanks for responding and please reconsider your specific camera system. In the meantime, I will be sure to direct my photosensitive friends away from The Fiddlehead Fern.