Great coffee, amazing service, and awesome location! Good place to meet with friends, read a book,…read moreand relax.

This place is a gem. Terrific coffee, nice ambience, and…read moresuper friendly staff. Plenty of tables, so a great place to chill or do work for a couple hours. My go-to coffee shop when I'm in southern Illinois.

We had an unusual experience here. We were in Edwardsville to visit my granddaughter when the…read moretornado warning sirens sounded. So we pulled our vehicle into the parking lot and went inside to ask if we could shelter there. They were great! They took us to a safe place and let us stay as long as we wanted. After the all clear we went upstairs and had lunch and coffee. The burrito and lavender latte were delicious! Thanks for the food, drinks, and shelter! You all are amazing!!!

First walked in I thought this place was super cute. I was so excited to eat and get a coffee here…read more As soon as my partner and I walked up to the counter no one treated us, all the 4/5 workers behind the counter and no one greeted us or said anything to us. They were just talking to each other. After about 5 mins someone came up and didn't say anything but just stood there and I asked nicely if we could order and she started taking our order. They didn't seem busy but the guy making our drinks wouldn't stop talking to another co worker and we waited over ten minutes for our drinks. I would love to come back and try this place but the service was not the best.

I'm always happy when a small coffee shop has decaf, and these folks did. As a matter of fact, it…read morewas delicious! Very cozy place with a nice patio out front too. Prices seemed reasonable. Service definitely wasn't fast, but that comes with customization I guess. They made mine right into my own cup. How nice!!!

Friendly staff and great coffee! We will definitely come back when we're in town! Thank you Alex!read more

Switch Coffee Collective is a coffee roaster in North Saint Louis. Their building is connected to…read moreMission Saint Louis and they are closely affiliated with them, as well. It's a place where folks who are in/graduate from MSTL's job program can work. One, their coffee is bomb! They mostly do wholesale business right now, with hopes to expand and serve coffee in a cafe to the public. The only place I know of right now that sells it to consumers is Crave Coffee House on SLU's medical campus. Two, their mission is also awesome. If making great coffee wasn't enough... They want to bring growth to North City's economy and provide jobs for folks who live there. Look out for them, they're doing awesome stuff!

First time here. I really, really wanted to give this place 5 stars, but I couldn't let so many…read morethings slide. As others have pointed out, the line situation is a mess. It's a peculiar layout in an old building with two opposing ordering stations and entrances. That is not a bad thing but it creates a messy, chaotic situation that should be addressed. Nobody knew where any line was going for either business. I had seven different interactions with different customers to clear up who was in line. Saying "We asked customers and they're gonna do what they're do" doesn't cut it. Figure something out. You could move the first tables back just a little and add well placed stanchions with a sign on top saying this line here, that line here. It shouldn't be the customers job to manage this. Second, I waited way, way too long for my coffee. Several groups of people behind me ordered and received complicated espresso drinks while I waited for one pour over. An entire rush of people passed between ordering my coffee and receiving it. Your pour-over machine is automated, very simple to use. The barista simply neglected to start my coffee when they were supposed to. Third, I received the wrong food. I ordered the loaded breakfast burrito but I got the bbq breakfast burrito. I know Clara B's is a separate business, but for the customer it's one experience. Here's the kicker, the food and the coffee were delicious. The ambiance is warm and inviting. I even bought coffee beans before I left. I've been looking forward to trying this place for awhile. There are so many you're doing well. I don't want to be sour grapes but I nearly walked out because execution was incredibly clumsy. You're so close to doing so much better, please figure it out. I want to keep coming here and other people do too.

Great drink and came out quickly! Nice environment and…read morefriendly service. Got the I'm Toasted Mocha

I've been twice now and really like it! Super cute spot with the friendliest workers. Last time I…read morecame I got a cortado and I'm always impressed at how good these baristas are at latte art (it's harder than it looks). It tasted great and when we accidentally stayed until they closed they were super nice in letting us know that they weren't open any more.

I got in on Sunday morning at the perfect time for a dip in how busy it was, and I mean perfect…read morebecause things picked right back up after I came in. I was very excited that they sold their own coffee as I love grabbing beans when I visit a city. I opted for their sampler pack that has such sweet packaging; each looks like a mailed package, and the bundle is tied & wax stamped. Perfect for someone getting into junk journaling! I chose a latte with their panela syrup. Panela is an unrefined cane sugar, similar to brown sugar but with caramel notes as well. With the temperature drop on Sunday, it was the perfect comfort flavor, and I'd easily drink it throughout the cold months and then still come back for it in an iced coffee. The staff were very friendly and welcoming; the barista who took my order also gave me helpful tips on the different beans that came in my chosen bundle. The space is small and can get easily crowded, so if you're looking for a work spot it would be good to come secure a place early.

A great cup of coffee! The atmosphere is different than most. There isn't anywhere to sit and relax…read morebut that's okay. The menu is smaller than most places but what they make is spot on. The service was fast and friendly. Greeted when we walked in and thanked when we left. Definitely have to go back for more.

Best coffee shop in town! Their seasonal offerings are always interesting and taste great. Their…read moreregular fare is the best coffee/espresso/latte/etc around and is served at the perfect temperature so you can begin savoring the taste as soon as you get your cup. The owners are great folks who love what they do and help you enjoy your purchase. Just go there.

It's my own fault, I ordered the fish sandwich at a restaurant which features beef. Lol…read more Anyway the fish was tasty, but after the others got their food I wished I had ordered something different. The atmosphere was fun and relaxing, the wait time was about 25 minutes from getting in line to ordering and sitting at a table. I would definitely try again and order something beefy. Street parking and you stand in line and work your way around to the order desk then find a table.

Brought my coworkers here for lunch and loved getting to sit outside and enjoy the weather…read more Food was tasty and came out fast. I had the meatloaf sandwich, which was good sized. Server was quick and kept our drinks full. Friendly and fun to talk with.

Stopped here on the way to Panther's Den hiking trail. Such a beautiful place to stop and enjoy a…read moreFANTASTIC cup of joe! Had to buy a bag after tasting! Don't miss this stop! Well worth a small jaunt off the wine trail to get your morning going!

From the owner: Come try our coffee and buy fresh roasted-on-site beans. The shop is unattended and cashless. We…read moretake Venmo, Cashapp, and Paypal. Have a cup from our automatic coffee maker that grinds for each cup. There's cream in the fridge! Cups of coffee are free. Bags of beans are for sale. For deeper dive, book a 1- hour coffee roasting experience for up to 6 people for $25 each. You'll learn, laugh, sip, roast, and take home a bag of the freshest coffee in the world. Give me a call or text at 404-536-4607