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Utilizing credits given by the hotel allowed my partner and I to have two days of fulfilling breakfast and lunch items here, and we overall thought that the food was not bad in the most conventional way, meaning that there were no highlights but no serious points of constructive criticism, either. Most of the food resembled what we could find in a standard café. Some of the items like the green smoothie, the yogurt parfait (not pictured), and so on were premade and available at the counter. They tasted like what one would expect them to taste like according to the ingredients included on the menu. The smoked salmon toast and the breakfast burrito both had sufficient ingredients. The cinnamon roll had enough sugar content and was a bit dry. The biggest highlights were the designed coffee. Both the lavender latte and the black walnut latte had good art and had a good balance between the coffee flavor and the sweet flavor. We wanted to get lunch items one day but were not able to because their chef somehow winded up in the hospital, which was more than okay, but it raised the question for me about their staffing, because I would think there might be another chef available who could cook lunch items, but apparently not. While I am not certain if it's an indication of intentional understaffing or if it's standard restaurant practice, I do have to let people know this happened.
A beautiful cafe in a gorgeous hotel! My friend and I only came for coffee, so unsure about the food. I was worried that such a photogenic place would have mediocre coffee, but fortunately their lattes are just as good. The baristas were cheerful, and service was quick and efficient. I recommend finishing your drinks then going upstairs to the in-house art gallery within the 21c Museum Hotel!
What a hidden gem in a historical downtown building. I love the quaint and homey cafe. I enjoyed a Black walnut latte- Delicious! Nice museum display on the upper floors with plenty of spaces throughout to relax and enjoy yourself. Great ambiance too
The food was delicious and flavorful. My husband and I stayed at 21c hotel for a staycation and had a quick breakfast at Good Press before checkout! So good! We both had the breakfast burrito with fruit and a dude order of tasty breakfast potatoes! The service was excellent! The staff were friendly and helpful with making recommendations. I had a curiosity about the chai lemonade and it came highly recommended by the barista! I'm glad I got it, sooo good! The ambience was cute with the art work and orange penguins! Try it you won't be disappointed. There's street parking in the front of the building.
Tucked inside the uber/cool 21c Museum Hotel is this amazing coffee shop. Latte is very good, though I didn't order food, the menu looked worthy of the space. My only complaint is the long wait and lack of a system to pick up your order. But definitely check out the amazing art and stop in for a caffeine fix.
Slow service. I ordered a latte and avocado toast. My latte wasn't hot when it came out, and certainly wasn't hot when my toast came 45 minutes later. The toast came with "eggs," which was really one egg. But my biggest gripe is there wasn't a plate. My toast had a nice crunchy crust, but trying to cut it on a cardboard to go container was cruel, especially after how hungry I was after waiting so long to eat. Not at all a pleasant experience. Smashed avocado was really just a very tangy, one-note guac and black walnut latte was overly sweet, lukewarm, and lacking any distinctive walnut flavor. Feels completely wild to pay $30 for this (after tax and tip), have to wait close to an hour, and not even get a plate to eat on. Had to bus our own table too.
I came here by myself on a Thursday at noon. Not a long line. Atmosphere: tbh this is what you're paying for. a beautiful room with a handful of tables in a pretty room with decor like a "tea room" that is perfect for chatting with 1 or 2 people. see photo. Food: this is amazing. you can just tell this was made-to-order and that it was all very fresh! I got the breakfast burrito, which comes with a fresh fruit cup. Yummy, though a bit heavy on the potato. I also got a green juice, which was perhaps more worth (and better) than the breakfast burrito surprisingly. Unfortunately did not get a coffee. Service: spectacular with a great staff helping me out on my first visit. Counter service and then they give you a number to sit at the table while you wait for your order This was so good on my first visit that I tried to go again within the next 3 days but unfortunately showed up too late after they had already stopped brunch service - but all that to say, it really was that good! I will certainly try to be back the next time I am in town.
I came in for a few moments to grab coffee before a breast cancer walk and the people were very nice and accommodating. It is in the lobby of 21C hotel. I just had a quick expresso and green smoothie, while the taste was there it was premade which is what I'm not a fan of! BUT the coffee shop is super cute and comfy! Makes you feel at home. They also advertise different products and artist!
Outstanding cardamom cold brew in a unique, beautiful space. Served with a smile by the amazing Meg. Staff know how to hustle, make great coffee, and they were constantly cleaning and polishing the silverware. This attention to detail speaks volumes. Great addition to downtown coffee culture!
Black walnut latte was pretty average. Barista working was rude when I asked what he recommended. Inside of the cafe and hotel were artsy. Fine place if you need a quick coffee or need to study but coffee is average.
Cute coffee shop nestled inside the 21c hotel. Love the honeybee oat milk latte. This place is always good for a meet up with friends or a solo work date.
Good Press is such a cute modern hidden gem cafe. Tried: green hibiscus tea, iced Loved: the decor, the coziness of the cafe. It's a beautiful spot but also perfect to relax in the booth along the wall to read and study. The service was great too! Liked: my tea - it was good but not my favorite.
This place is basically irredeemable. I asked my partner to purchase some sort of honey from the coffee shop. THEY DON'T HAVE HONEY, only honey syrup. It's a coffee shop. I figured I may as well have him grab me a drink-- THE ONLINE MENU IS WRONG! They no longer have matcha or chai (as listed)! Fire whoever is over F&B, because this place is a consistent 3.5/10
This is a fantastic spot in a gorgeous building. We were in early on a Saturday and had a smoothie, a matcha (iced) and a regular brew along with a fruit cup. Fast service and easy seating. Make sure to check out the art installations and gorgeous stairwell while you are there! read more
Wow this is a coffee shop I was not ready for! Walking into the building made me appreciate the attention to details. When walking into the building the coffee shop is to your right away from the art pieces you get glued to! I ordered the iced HONEY BEE LATTE and it was incredible. By far one of my favorite coffees I have had in awhile. The service was great and quick service. Overall, the best part is walking around the art museum after receiving my coffee. The lounge artwork and couches were also a nice touch! read more
6 months ago
Tucked inside the 21c Museum Hotel, Good Press is one of those spots that quietly overdelivers. From the moment you walk in, the eclectic decor sets the tone--creative, and a little unexpected. It feels less like a typical coffee stop and more like part of the overall hotel experience. What really stands out is the attention to detail. The syrups are made in-house, and you can taste the difference--nothing overly sweet or artificial, just well-balanced flavors that elevate the drinks. The menu is impressively versatile too, with plenty of options whether you're in the mood for coffee, tea, or something more substantial. Speaking of which, the veggie flatbread was a highlight. Fresh, and thoughtfully put together with seasonal vegetables and a delicious goat cheese that tied everything together without overpowering it. Add in genuinely great customer service, and you've got a spot that's worth lingering in, not just grabbing and going. If you're visiting 21c (or even if you're not), Good Press is absolutely worth a stop. read more
Utilizing credits given by the hotel allowed my partner and I to have two days of fulfilling breakfast and lunch items here, and we overall thought that the food was not bad in the most conventional way, meaning that there were no highlights but no serious points of constructive criticism, either. Most of the food resembled what we could find in a standard café. Some of the items like the green smoothie, the yogurt parfait (not pictured), and so on were premade and available at the counter. They tasted like what one would expect them to taste like according to the ingredients included on the menu. The smoked salmon toast and the breakfast burrito both had sufficient ingredients. The cinnamon roll had enough sugar content and was a bit dry. The biggest highlights were the designed coffee. Both the lavender latte and the black walnut latte had good art and had a good balance between the coffee flavor and the sweet flavor. We wanted to get lunch items one day but were not able to because their chef somehow winded up in the hospital, which was more than okay, but it raised the question for me about their staffing, because I would think there might be another chef available who could cook lunch items, but apparently not. While I am not certain if it's an indication of intentional understaffing or if it's standard restaurant practice, I do have to let people know this happened. read more
A beautiful cafe in a gorgeous hotel! My friend and I only came for coffee, so unsure about the food. I was worried that such a photogenic place would have mediocre coffee, but fortunately their lattes are just as good. The baristas were cheerful, and service was quick and efficient. I recommend finishing your drinks then going upstairs to the in-house art gallery within the 21c Museum Hotel! read more
3 months ago
What a hidden gem in a historical downtown building. I love the quaint and homey cafe. I enjoyed a Black walnut latte- Delicious! Nice museum display on the upper floors with plenty of spaces throughout to relax and enjoy yourself. Great ambiance too read more
The food was delicious and flavorful. My husband and I stayed at 21c hotel for a staycation and had a quick breakfast at Good Press before checkout! So good! We both had the breakfast burrito with fruit and a dude order of tasty breakfast potatoes! The service was excellent! The staff were friendly and helpful with making recommendations. I had a curiosity about the chai lemonade and it came highly recommended by the barista! I'm glad I got it, sooo good! The ambience was cute with the art work and orange penguins! Try it you won't be disappointed. There's street parking in the front of the building. read more
Tucked inside the uber/cool 21c Museum Hotel is this amazing coffee shop. Latte is very good, though I didn't order food, the menu looked worthy of the space. My only complaint is the long wait and lack of a system to pick up your order. But definitely check out the amazing art and stop in for a caffeine fix. read more
10 months ago
Slow service. I ordered a latte and avocado toast. My latte wasn't hot when it came out, and certainly wasn't hot when my toast came 45 minutes later. The toast came with "eggs," which was really one egg. But my biggest gripe is there wasn't a plate. My toast had a nice crunchy crust, but trying to cut it on a cardboard to go container was cruel, especially after how hungry I was after waiting so long to eat. Not at all a pleasant experience. Smashed avocado was really just a very tangy, one-note guac and black walnut latte was overly sweet, lukewarm, and lacking any distinctive walnut flavor. Feels completely wild to pay $30 for this (after tax and tip), have to wait close to an hour, and not even get a plate to eat on. Had to bus our own table too. read more
I came here by myself on a Thursday at noon. Not a long line. Atmosphere: tbh this is what you're paying for. a beautiful room with a handful of tables in a pretty room with decor like a "tea room" that is perfect for chatting with 1 or 2 people. see photo. Food: this is amazing. you can just tell this was made-to-order and that it was all very fresh! I got the breakfast burrito, which comes with a fresh fruit cup. Yummy, though a bit heavy on the potato. I also got a green juice, which was perhaps more worth (and better) than the breakfast burrito surprisingly. Unfortunately did not get a coffee. Service: spectacular with a great staff helping me out on my first visit. Counter service and then they give you a number to sit at the table while you wait for your order This was so good on my first visit that I tried to go again within the next 3 days but unfortunately showed up too late after they had already stopped brunch service - but all that to say, it really was that good! I will certainly try to be back the next time I am in town. read more
I came in for a few moments to grab coffee before a breast cancer walk and the people were very nice and accommodating. It is in the lobby of 21C hotel. I just had a quick expresso and green smoothie, while the taste was there it was premade which is what I'm not a fan of! BUT the coffee shop is super cute and comfy! Makes you feel at home. They also advertise different products and artist! read more
6 months ago
Outstanding cardamom cold brew in a unique, beautiful space. Served with a smile by the amazing Meg. Staff know how to hustle, make great coffee, and they were constantly cleaning and polishing the silverware. This attention to detail speaks volumes. Great addition to downtown coffee culture! read more
21 days ago
5 months ago
Black walnut latte was pretty average. Barista working was rude when I asked what he recommended. Inside of the cafe and hotel were artsy. Fine place if you need a quick coffee or need to study but coffee is average. read more
Good Press is such a cute modern hidden gem cafe. Tried: green hibiscus tea, iced Loved: the decor, the coziness of the cafe. It's a beautiful spot but also perfect to relax in the booth along the wall to read and study. The service was great too! Liked: my tea - it was good but not my favorite. read more
This place is basically irredeemable. I asked my partner to purchase some sort of honey from the coffee shop. THEY DON'T HAVE HONEY, only honey syrup. It's a coffee shop. I figured I may as well have him grab me a drink-- THE ONLINE MENU IS WRONG! They no longer have matcha or chai (as listed)! Fire whoever is over F&B, because this place is a consistent 3.5/10 read more
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Emily L.
Hi Amber,…
2 months ago
First off, I asked if they had decaf and was told no. So, started looking over the menu and behold, there was Columbia Decaf on it. I ordered it and they gave me a little taste, as if it had been sitting there for a long time. It tasted okay. Strange place that only offers one size... Cute decor, but not a favorite of mine. read more
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William R.
Hello, so sorry that we did not hit the mark with the decaf coffee.…
Such an awesome spot inside the 21c hotel & museum! We stopped in for a drink and snack before exploring the artwork at 21c. Good Press had fantastic service, libations, and ambience. I LOVED the colorful cafe space - it would be a fun, quiet space to study or work if you're looking for a new spot! We had the Royal Treatment tea and Campfire cold brew. Both had excellent presentation and my cold brew was phenomenal! It was perfectly creamy, chocolatey, and flavorful. I still think about it weeks later! They had an array of fun snacks to try and we got a charcuterie box that hit the spot! I will definitely be returning and bringing friends! read more
2 years ago
Stopped in after brunch at Idol Wolf. Such an array of drinks. Nice that a sample was offered with so many unusual drinks. Chose a completely strange but tasty and refreshing turmeric "tea". A few tables to sit and enjoy a coffee, tea and a breakfast nosh. read more
7 months ago
Visited this cafe multiple times during the couple of days we stayed at 21C. I will say the first day we visited everything was SO GOOD. The coffee was perfect, food was hot and really good, and they were even busy so we were really impressed with the experience. The other days we visited though, I will say our drinks and food were less than ideal. The breakfast burrito was even completely different one of the days, coming with a different side and a different sauce than advertised on the menu, and even more lukewarm than hot. Could've just been an off day, but I wanted to at least mention that. Again, this is comparing the two days to each other. THAT BEING SAID: We really enjoyed the breakfast burrito with potatoes and the coffee options. Prices were pretty good for being in a hotel. The hidden gem of the trip were the fresh juices they sell. We got those a couple of days and they helped our travel sniffles feel so much better. Definitely recommend trying it out! But if you have a not so great experience it definitely could've just been an off day. read more
1 year ago
Beautiful, quiet space to get work done! We tried the Honey Lavender Iced Latte and the Missouri Black Walnut Iced Latte! Both were so good! read more
9 months ago
4 months ago
3 years ago
So excited for a local coffee shop at this end of Downtown West neighborhood! There is surely a community feel. I recommend good press and appreciate that their coffee is local as well: Northwest Coffee Roasters! read more
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Emily L.
Thanks for the great review, Danielle. We're excited to be here as…
9 months ago
First of all, this place is the prettiest coffee shop I've been to in a long time. It's so spacious with a variety of seating options including bar, window tables, and booth seating for groups. The service was wonderful! The staff was so helpful but also made sure I had a great experience the whole time I was there without being overbearing. I had the black walnut latte and it was delicious but the star was that breakfast burrito, the fruit was so fresh and the burrito was so delicious with the sauce.get it! Overall this was such a good coffee shop and breakfast experience and a must try if you're in st Louis. read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
This is a must try! Stopped in for a lunch and was pleasantly greeted. This is one of the most artistic and beautiful locations you will have to snap some photos! The staff was fun and recommended great food and drinks. Ot was such a fun and uplifting place to try. read more
1 year ago
We got the classic breakfast and avocado toast. Both delicious. I got a black walnut latte and I would for sure order that again. Love the 21c ambiance and vibe of Good Press. Staff was fun and great to chat with. Sit in the back and enjoy the art! Bar is cool too! read more
1 year ago
I ordered a chocolate croissant, side of fruit, and an espresso martini. That was $28. Fine, but when I go to pay, the options for tip start at 18%. I'm a waitress and bartender so I have no problem tipping when appropriate but this is not a place with waiters, you just order at the counter and sit, no one is checking in on you so for me 18% is way to high to be starting the tips out at. On top of that my croissant was overcooked, and the chocolate still hard, brittle sticks in the center. Fruit was mushy and bland, I didn't finish it. The espresso martini was delicious but it took about 10 minutes to get which felt way too long for how few people were in the cafe, maybe five others? Half of which already had their food/drink. Overall the café feels more focused on aesthetic decor and food that look good for an instagram photo opp than quality of food or service. read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Amazing breakfast and coffee. The right day to start a day filled with meetings. Highly recomend. read more
9 months ago
On a recent visit to STL stayed at the hotel that Good Press sits in (21C). We tried good press for breakfast twice while in town. The first time I had the soft scrambled egg and green smoothie. The smoothie was so good I had it on the second day too! I will be honest that I was surprised the scrambled eggs were actually looking more like avocado toast than I expected but I wasn't mad about it. The union loafers toast was to die for and I'd come back just for that bread in the future. The second day I did try to order that bread but instead just got basic wheat toast. I waited over 30 minutes to try and get my order and get that fixed. Some of the service members were very kind and open to making sure I got what I ordered and others were short, rude and didn't communicate what happened while I waited so long just for a piece of toast. I think there's room to improve the service and also just keeping things simple by calling the items the same thing between the kitchen and the ordering staff. Overall, room to grow here but still a pleasant option while staying in downtown St. Louis. read more
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1528 Locust St
St Louis, MO 63103
Downtown West, Downtown
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