It's been a while but I had breakfast here and it was delightful! My food was so good; I had the half&half and substituted blueberry pancakes for my toast! I planned on going back and my place of employment moved! Perhaps I will order this food delivery soon! read more

Best biscuits & gravy ever!! Be prepared for Long waits if you're there at prime brunch time.

Everything is delicious here! Getting in line through Yelp is a lifesaver, the wait can be long so save yourself a headache and plan ahead before arriving... While at home, we joined the wait list through Yelp, which estimated the line to be about 37-47 minutes, requesting a table for 2 with a patio table outside, it was a gorgeous day. We kept tabs on our spot in line, got ready and left our house. When we arrived about 30 minutes later, we checked in with the hostess, and confirmed our request for a patio table. After about 5 minutes, a family slowly gathered their children and their belongings, left their table, then it was cleaned and re-set, so we were seated, given water, and our drink orders taken! *Note: We have never had any issues with the online wait list through Yelp (formerly No Wait) as some have claimed, maybe they are doing something differently than we are (shrug)... As for the food and drink - my wife mixes it up each visit, on this occasion she enjoyed 1 plain pancake (they are decent sized), turkey sausage, a latte, and we had some fruit. I'm not as adventurous with my food orders, so I devoured my usual: a fried egg sandwich (crispy bacon), side of potatoes, a side of fruit (with homemade whipped cream, that's a must), and an iced chai latte! Always a pleasure to visit H&H. read more

Cute place but the food is just okay, definitely not worth the price. Lacking flavor and uniqueness so be ready to use the salt a lot! Service was also subpar. You are better off stopping by Starbucks than this place unfortunately. read more

Great brunch. Fast service and nice location. Walking distance to Shaw Park! I like sitting in their patio read more

Left pretty disappointed. The food was decent, but took a ridiculously long time. We sat outside, and it was pretty concerning to see an outdoor table umbrella break and fall on a customer. They're massive, and the customer could've gotten hurt. Waitstaff didn't do anything to help either, because none of them were attentive enough to have been outside during the 5-10 minute struggle we all had getting this umbrella off and put to the side. Overall, I wish I would've picked any other place to eat. read more

Great Servers and food is consistently excellent! Owners always there taking care of business. Cozy atmosphere and great lattes!Have been steady customer for years & going back tomorrow with granddaughter! read more

Good atmosphere and great food! Sat at the tall seating and it was awesome. Definitely recommend!!!

I was looking for a place to have brunch with a friend and stumbled upon Half & Half on Yelp. We were fortunate to arrive in time to avoid the wait as we sat on the counter with a view of the open kitchen and the rest of the dining area. The white-colored walls and tiled floors presented a pristine, airy look. The makeup complemented nicely within the well-lit venue filled with a mix of artificial and natural sunlight. The noise level was high, but the vibe was inclusive with the elderly, couples, hipsters, and families with young children bursting at all corners. The Salmon Hash ($14) was served in a piping hot skillet filled to the brim with two sunny side up eggs, potatoes, chives, spinach, capers, and hollandaise sauce. The mix of salmon and potatoes were chunky, buttery, and flavorful. Adding to the mix was a handful of spinach and capers that brought a backdrop of sweet and salty olive-like sensibilities to the dish. We asked for one of the eggs to be well done and the other ooey gooey soft and goodie in the middle and they were perfectly executed. We also asked for the hollandaise sauce to be served on the side, and it was custard thick, creamy, and sinfully delicious. The concerts of all the flavors made the hollandaise unnecessary but still much appreciated since I'm a big fan of the sauce. The Clara Cake ($9.50) arrived with a stack of pancakes piled high and wide adorned with granola on top, fresh raspberries in between, and a load of creamy mascarpone at the core that oozed out at will as I cut into the stack with tremendous ease. The raspberries came with lots of seeds that made it difficult to bite into, but all flavor and fluffy textures made it a wonderful pick. The quality of their pancakes was topnotch so next time I would love to give their Blueberry Pancakes ($8.50) a chance. Many of the reviewers have complained about their handcrafted coffee, but their Orange Juice ($3.75) was squeezed on site loaded with freshness and spurts of wow factor here and there. The only complaint I had was the Doughnuts ($4.50) that were also known as beignets in St. Louis. They turned out to be fat pieces of Mexican churros embodied with a hint of citrus on the inside and laden with sugar on the golden brown exterior. The churros were soggy and the form and flavor didn't keep very well. I brought them back to the hotel to share with my Mexican friends and they were not impressed. All was forgiven, as service was attentive, friendly, and personable. We were offered refilled for our drinks and the used dishes were constantly replaced with new ones so the counter was kept clean and comfortable throughout the visit. By this time we were entering their peak hours, but the owner still stopped by to introduce himself and invited us back to try their new dinner menu with a focus on Mexican cuisine. Fortunately, we didn't have to go through the complaints that were experienced by other reviewers regarding the long wait, expensive coffee, or the lack of service. I do agree that the prices were slightly higher than expected, especially the churros, but the number of wow factors and ginormous portions made the visit worthwhile. As someone who has experienced a lion share of rubbery boring pancakes, I would love to come back again. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. read more

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Holy monster burger. If you didn't know, Half & Half is "the brunch/breakfast spot" of St. Louis. It's pretty much everyone's favorite spot. First off, it's adorable. It's a small spot in Clayton with a homie whimsical vibe. That being said, it's always packed. There aren't a lot of seats so if you go on the weekend, you can expect a wait. For my most recent visit, I went with the burger (recommended by the amazing waitress) and a chai tea latte. The chai tea latte was classic and delicious. They brought it out in a giant mug with plenty of foam on top. The burger was also a great choice. It was monstrous and it came with egg and bacon. My dining partner and intern, went with the blueberry pancakes. I didn't get to try them but they looked perfect. I can't wait to come back and skip the burger for something more breakfast-y. I highly recommend Half & Half but beware of the wait! read more

Half & Half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This hot brunch spot may be called Half & Half, but it's wholly delicious. First, the important stuff - this girl's gotta have her caffeine! I didn't see it on the menu, but just because Aimee K wrote about it, I ordered a half coffee/half hot chocolate. Oh.My.Awesomeness! For my meal, I ordered the cornbread and chorizo dish. Easily the frontrunner on their menu, my plate was perfectly portioned with the headlining ingredients plus two sunny side-up eggs, cilantro and red onion. Spot-on sensational. My cousin had the fried egg sandwich, which is usually what I would order if it's available. The rest of the menu boasts fairly inventive selections - think Clara cakes (pancakes with raspberry, mascarpone and granola), a Brussel sprout and cheddar omelet (WHAT?!), salmon hash and housemade donuts. All good in this 'hood! Can't wait to return to eat my way through the rest of the menu. Well done, good folks! read more

Half & Half - Cornbread chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Mmmm... I just came from having breakfast for lunch at Half & Half and I'm writing this review with a very full belly. Upon Aimee K's advice, we went to Half & Half. We arrived just after noon (on a Thursday) and there was only a five minute wait. The restaurant is cozy and we were seated in a comfy corner booth. Service was attentive and friendly. I was prepared to order my standard eggs over easy with toast, but Aimee steered me toward the Veggie Hash instead. I'm really glad she did! Half & Half's Veggie Hash consists of two sunny side up eggs served over brussel sprouts, spinach, onion, and potatoes. It was no problem to order it without onion. We also decided to start with an order of the Cornbread Stick (with blueberry butter). Wow... don't miss this either! The Cornbread Stick is the perfect size to share and it was moist and delicious! And while I was nervous about the Veggie Hash (brussel sprouts for breakfast seemed odd to me), I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. It's served in a hot skillet and the combo goes well together. I can't speak to the lunch menu, but if you find yourself in downtown Clayton craving breakfast, you cannot go wrong with Half & Half. I hope to return on future visits to STL! read more

I wish I could give this establishment no stars. The amount of biase me and my family experienced was unbelievable. We received a waiting time that was unbelievable and completely different from the family we came to the restaurant with. They received a 20 min wait time and ours 1hr. Mind you the explanation was because we didn't reserve online first to reduce our wait time. Yet our close friends did not reserve as well. The biase and racist attendant made it clear and very obvious that they did not want our kind in her place of employment. I wouldn't reference this eatery to anyone. Total violation of our 14th amendment. #ShutThenDown read more

I've waited so long to go to half and half! Okay well just like 4-5 years. I wanted to come during medical school but between the busy-ness of school and the tight budget, I just never made it. I was excited to finally come and meet up with my long lost high school friend on a Tuesday morning just after 10 am. He, being the saavy person he is, got on some app (maybe it was the nowait app?) and had us seated right away, which I love. Of course, as a yelper, I looked at the more recent reviews to see what to get and I was once again, guided well by all the fellow yelpers, thanks guys! :) PARKING: There are some parking in the back for the patrons of the shops on the street, including Half and Half. Alternatively, there are metered street parking spots. SERVICE: attentive but I wish the water was filled more, I almost wanted to get up and find someone :( but I think this might've been a miss for that day for that particular person, so no worries. BATHROOM: was nice and clean, no complaints! FOOD: He got the egg sandwich with breakfast potatoes and I got the fried rice. We got the doughnuts with chocolate and it was a great morning catching up over all the things we missed out on since high school. I have to say, I'm not a doughnut person but man were these good. I loved the chocolate dipping and the crispy but not oily/greasy outer shell and the soft subtle sweetness of the inside. It was the perfect amount. Well, I guess my waistline could have done 1-2 less doughnuts but whatever, it's the holidays. I love fried rice and I love how this one had pineapples in it. I would've liked the eggs to be more solidified and the dish to be more flavorful but with the added sriracha and some of his breakfast potatoes mixed in, I was good to go. Love the generous portions... I ended up making this one appetizer dish into 3 breakfasts. Of course I added some other things to the rice each time to spice it up. His egg sandwich, which I had a medium cut of, was very nice. Bread was sweet and warm and the the egg filling with cheese was fine as well. Good side of breakfast potatoes (not greasy, which is what I usually look for). I would definitely like to return for the pancakes and the french toasts that other yelpers wrote about someday. Get the doughnuts guys. They are definitely very good. :) read more

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If you are looking to drop $60 on a breakfast for two in an uppity neighborhood while being served by hungover hipsters with handlebar mustaches, look no further! On a serious note, Half & Half is amazing. They can take half of my paycheck and give me half of what I order and I'm still gonna need Andy Samberg to sing "Jizz in my Pants." Half & Half can do no wrong. Our 24-oz coffee was worth every bit of $6. I don't know where they find those delicious coffee beans, but it elicits warm thoughts of rainforests and children running around without Tom's on their feet. Deliciousness. Call me a sucker, but my omelette made me happier than a pig in shit. There were two options, one had beans... I can't do beans since a most recent chili snafu that left me with chicken-pock-esque hives all over my face... and making children cry for shits and giggles is only for the weekends... and it was Tuesday. They modified my eggs like a boss. My potatoes were not greasy and were salted to perfection! Boom! My hubby got the steak and tobacco onions... I'm not sure why they call them tobacco onions, but again, I am back to thinking of rainforests and shoeless children. I wish I could send those kids some half and half. Seriously. Whatever you do, do not forget the Clara Cakes. I don't care if you already ordered something, order these too. Not because you like pancakes, but because you are a God-damned American. You need your pancakes smothered and covered with sweet, delicious mascarpone, fruit compote and GRANOLA. or something... who cares? It's amazing. Boom. read more

Haven't been back here in a long long time but Sean recommended we eat here this morning which truly shocked me as it's somewhat of a drive for us, plus he only likes 1 thing on the menu and also due to the fact that it's, uh, kinda hipstery yuppie...y in Clayton. But I guess 1 thing on the menu is enough for him, and so it was decided. Service is still really good. Friendly & with a smile. Also pretty damn fast. We sat at the bar. We both enjoyed our bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. He asked for his sans garlic mayo aioli stuff but they forgot and added it anyway. But he said it tasted fine. I agree that it isn't as garlic-y as it used to be, which made me a tiny bit sad but I am also a garlic freak and I don't mind the garlic breath. (mmm so good!) Glad he liked it tho... I also enjoyed a mimosa. I wish they were a little cheaper but they're still better than most others I've had recently... altho hard to beat City Creperie's mimosa prices...(last I was there, anyhow, might have gone up since!) Nothing like getting drunk at 9am! Booyah! I just wish that (1) they would change their menu every now and then or maybe have more specials and (2) get fucking salt shakers. Seriously, people. Both of us are so sick of trendy restaurants doing this stupid shit. It's not at all sanitary, and you also end up adding WAYYY too much salt or pepper to your dish and ruining it in the process. Salt shakers are used widely for a good reason....you don't accidentally over-season your fooooood. Plz to be realizin', Half n Half. But I still luv you guiiiiz! read more

This is a must try for brunch/breakfast... if you can get in! So this is my first recommendation, weekday mornings aren't anywhere as busy as weekend mornings. Why so popular? They excite everything really well! They have mastered the standard breakfast fair while doing some delicious and fun twists (IE the biscuits and gravy). It is a smaller venue as well so you may feel slight tight on table space but I've never had it be an issue. Service is always solid. If you aren't wanting to pay for parking, you can park for an hour a block up the street behind Half and Half or for two hours if you go a couple more blocks. read more

This is by far one of the best brunch spots in St. Louis! My friends and I split the doughnuts as a starter and they were amazing- a must try for anyone coming here for brunch. The veggie hash is my typical go to dish, but this time I tried the BLT omelette with a side of sprouts and it was delicious. The only negative about this spot is the wait time- I used the no wait app and we still had to wait for almost 30 minutes for our table upon arriving at the restaurant. read more

Half & Half - Doughnuts with chocolate sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Great brunch. The Chorizo Benedict was cooked perfectly and had really great flavor. Mocha was about the best I've ever had and the service was on point. Usually a pretty good wait if more than 1 or 2 but they actually work to get you seated. This will be my go to for breakfast in Saint Louis. read more

I live around the corner & this is one of my favorite spots. Street parking is typically not a problem. The place is always busy, so use your NoWait App or Yelp to get in line. OR you can try to slide up to the bar as a singleton. Order a coffee while you wait. The frothy coffee is excellent, as the baristas have been trained by the best. OR, try their Mimosas. The atmosphere is crowded with Millennials, and full of happy chatter, with farm-style tables and ball jar lights. The food is authentic and priced as such; the menu will appeal to vegetarians as well as meat eaters. Order with confidence but be aware that the Hollandaise is served cold on the Eggs Benedict. Which is a bad surprise. Restrooms are lovely. The service staff is slow to turn over, which means people like their jobs. Again, one of my very favorite brunch places. If you go on a Sunday, prepare to wait a full hour. read more

Half & Half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Food may be good, but I can't tell. Waited 1hr 30 min for a table (was told it would be 45 min). Checked in after an hour and they said it would be just a few minute. After another 30 min left to have crepes nearby which were delicious. read more

Saturday Brunch. Items experienced include: Cold Toddy Coatapec Mexico Churros with Citrus and Cinnamon Sugar Cornbread Stick with Blueberry Butter, Pecans, Honey Blackberry French Toast with Mascarpone Ham Biscuit with Raspberry Preserves Sage Crispy Potatoes Following our early morning meal at The Brown we made our way west to St. Louis, a city I'd last visited fourteen years prior and one whose culinary scene seemed to focus on two restaurants in fairly close approximation to one another plus a handful of shops specializing in breakfasts, sweets, and desserts - with less than 24-hours in town and plans to visit both the Missouri Botanical Gardens and The Arch I knew the agenda would be packed but in the end everything came together seamlessly - brunch, four stops for snacks, two dinners, and even a stop at Vintage Vinyl accomplished between 10:00am and 10:00pm beginning with brunch at Half & Half. Located in the Clayton neighborhood and seemingly highly focused on its coffee (to the point of having a cupping program) Half & Half would prove to have quite the buzz on a Saturday morning, a thirty minute wait before our table for two was procured, and although the cupping was not offered during weekends due to the high traffic there is no doubt the coffee shined, both the hot Harrar ordered by my mother and the cold Toddy selected by myself. Less impressive, however, would be more than half of the food and the service - our waitress clearly in training and failing to put in a part of our order thus leading to a substantial delay between the dry churros and admittedly excellent cornbread and the rest of our food. Sitting amidst the bustling din for nearly 45 minutes before out plates arrived the second part of our meal largely mirrored the first; the potatoes, ham, and biscuit all substantially overcooked - the biscuit so much that it was nearly crunchy - while the daily special French Toast shined as the thick and eggy brioche stood up amicably to the custard and an ample scoop of blackberries and mascarpone proved subtly sweet; the entirety of the composition one of the better French Toast dishes I've had and enough to save an otherwise underwhelming brunch, though were I to return I'd certainly target a less busy mid-week time in order to experience the coffee program at its fullest and hopefully avoid the substantial errors in execution that marred our meal. read more

My journey to find "my" brunch spot in St. Louis led me to Half & Half at the recommendation of a friend. It certainly will not be my last visit to Half & Half! As others have said, there can be a wait, but as always, Yelp comes to rescue so take advantage and put your name on the list before you leave home. The hostesses left a little to be desired in the friendly, welcoming, customer service department but the waitstaff makes up for it. I can't remember my waitress' name (Mandy?) but she was absolutely the best and made sure our waters were always full. A difficult task when dining with my boyfriend who can easily drink, what feels like, a gallon of water over the course of a meal. I usually find it easy to narrow down my choices when looking at a typical breakfast/brunch menu. Half & Half's menu was a different story, everything sounded amazing. I settled on the Clara Cakes and my boyfriend went with the chorizo and guacamole benedict. But first! The doughnuts! Breakfast should always start with a doughnut appetizer. Honestly I would make a (not very balanced nor healthy) meal out of the doughnuts. The 3 pancakes are huge and fluffy. Sandwiched between is raspberry compote, mascarpone cheese, and granola. The tartness of the raspberry compote helps balance the sweet of the mascarpone while the granola keeps it texturally interesting. My boyfriend devoured his chorizo benedict, kindly saving me a small bite of chorizo and potato. Will I be back? Absolutely! I'll order my own chorizo benedict next time! read more

I've been going here for a while, it's usually great but it seems like the food has declined a little bit. This last time I ordered eggs Benedict and the eggs were completely over cooked. Everything else we ordered was delicious and I would recommend trying it out if you haven't been here before! read more

Half & Half - Chorizo and Guacamole Eggs Benedict, S'mores latte, Brioche French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I am usually not a fan of breakfast foods but I woke up one Saturday morning and was craving some hearty breakfast. I didn't know where to go so I decided to look on yelp and see if anything tickles my fancy. So, I ended up at Half & Half at roughly 9am. It was busy but there were empty parking spaces in the back. I saw that there were people waiting for tables outside but I don't really care for the heat that early in the morning and there were quite a few tables available inside so I got seated right away. I had the latte while I decided on my breakfast and wow, it was amazing latte and huge! I ordered the veggie hash but I was disappointed with the flavor or lack thereof. It might just be me because I've read some great praises for the very same dish. I might have to actually come back and try out the brunch since everyone seems to love their selections better for brunch. Nevertheless, the latte was great, the service was fantastic, but the food was bland so I'll have to go with a 2-star for now until I bring myself to go there again and try out their brunch. read more

Not too bad of a place. I went mid day, it was crowded but the service was still pretty good. My waitress was attentive and patient as I asked 101 questions about the menu. She even helped me customize my order to fit my dietary restrictions without costing me an arm and a leg. The Clara pancakes were a unique twist on hum drum breakfast. The raspberry was a little over powering but a little scape here and there and I had the perfect amount. The granola and walnut topping just seemed natural. Never thought to do that before. The decor here is pretty cool, a gourmet coffee bar, cute mugs, mason jar light fixtures and an open kitchen. It looks like grandma's kitchen in the heart of Clayton. Plus they store the coffee beans in varying size mason jars, will charge your phone if you ask and serve tap water. Yep, my kind of place. read more

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If I had to sum up my brunch experience at Half & Half, I can't think of a better way than to say it was "a-ok." Came here around 10:30 am on a Sunday. There was a bit of a wait, maybe around 20-30 minutes but nothing unbearable. While waiting, I noticed that this restaurant had a nice homey feel to it -- something about it was just so fitting for brunch with friends! On to the food. Based on the Yelp reviews and partly because nothing else on the menu really excited me, I decided to try their fried egg sandwich with a mocha. Both were just all right. The sandwich, despite having an egg, cheese, bacon, and brioche bread, tasted a bit like it was lacking something. As for the mocha, it's not the best I've ever had or the worse. There was a bit of a billing SNAFU that led to us getting our brunch comped. Great service! Although this first experience was only a-ok, I wouldn't be opposed to giving it another whirl and maybe finding something that'll make me change my 3-star rating. read more

Half & Half - Fried egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Half & Half Saturday brunch was unique, good, and popular! When we arrived (my husband, friend, and myself), the wait was 1 hour and 30 minutes. Yes, it took that long to sit! I will say, on a snowy morning, it was worth the wait. While waiting you can grab a cup of coffee and enjoy watching the wait staff hustle around to take care of their customers. Our waitress was wonderful. She cared about our questions and treated us well, despite the fact she was probably already worn out from the busyness of the morning. I ordered the veggie hash with poached eggs and wheat toast, my friend had on of the daily specials (fried chicken w/ hollandaise and sweet potato sauce, and my husband got the blueberry pancakes. The toast was wonderfully crisp with perfect touch of butter. The veggie hash was loaded with tender brussel sprouts (if you don't like brussel sprouts, do not order), good potatoes and the poached eggs were AWESOME! I tried some of my husbands blueberry pancakes w/ the syrup and they were AWESOME! The only bad thing were the donuts and not because I don't like fried foods. My husband (who usually loves donuts concoctions) concurred they were not good. They had no flavor and could have used more cinnamon and powder sugar. The bad donuts, however, did not make this restaurant get a bad score. I think it still ranks as a great place to try for breakfast. read more

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First impression: Came to Half & Half at around noon on Sunday and waited about ten minutes for two seats at the bar. Employees, wearing blue shirts marked on the sleeves with ampersands and centaurs, scurried about not all too quietly, but were very familiar with the menu and killer coffee list. The atmosphere was somewhat hectic, but after ten or twenty minutes I found myself able to tune the clamor out. After a short wait we were served with a fantastic cappuccino featuring flowery latte art and the $3.50 appetizer donuts, which reminded me of lemony sweet and sour chicken pieces without the chicken and dusted in powdered sugar. Our main courses followed, which set the tone of the morning from good to great: the fried egg sandwich came served on a delicious bun with sticky cheese, crispy bacon, and knockout potatoes; the blackberry French toast was multilayered with a mild creamy cheese layer in the center. Everything was a true bang for the buck, especially that sandwich. Half & Half has definitely made a splash with its beachlike blue and white interior, knowledgable service, and drop-dead tasty menu. Those interested, however, may want to consider coming on a weekday if they are looking for a calm and relaxing, rather than a noisy and hip, brunch experience. 5 stars = highly recommended, personally eager to go back read more

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This place is delicious! Unfortunately, the wait is usually fairly long but worth it.

Half & Half is a go-to brunch place that I am never disappointed in. I recommend their eggs Benedict. The Hollandaise sauce is creamy and buttery, the spinach is lightly wilted, and the egg is poached perfectly. I typically get coffee with cream and sugar and they keep my cup full. The service is typically prompt and the orders arrive correctly and in a timely fashion. Waiters are peppy (but not too peppy! C'mon I just got out of bed) and friendly, and always happy to help. The location in Clayton is nice for walking around in with Shaw Park a block or two away. There venue itself is always kept clean with a decor that suggests a barn homey feel, but not in a dirty actually-in-a-barn kind of way. Great brunch place - just wish they were open longer on Sundays! read more

Half & Half - Chocolate latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Best latte in town. Friendly service and a great place to grab and go, meet friends or eat alone. The food is a bit novel and delicious.

Went on a rainy Sunday and the place was packed. While waiting we went to the espresso bar and ordered a cup of latte. They actually serve Intelligentsia and single pour coffee here as well. Very hipster. Actually didn't like the latte too much. Tasted a bit sour, and don't know if that is because of the Intelligentsia beans or just a mistake. After waiting for about 30 minutes, we got seated at one of the high tables, which wasn't too bad. I went for the Sausage Biscuit Sandwich, which has sausage, egg, and cheddar cheese between biscuits. Our waitressed asked if I want it with a side of sausage gravy, and I immediately said yes! Sausage + sausage gravy? My mouth was salivating just thinking about it haha. And it really was bomb dot com. The sandwich by itself was very delicious. The biscuit was flaky, the sausage was great, and the melted cheddar on the egg was definitely the best. When I dip the sandwich into the sausage gravy though, it takes the sandwich into a whole different dimension! Tried a bit of the Chorizo Avocado Eggs Benedict. Very good as well, especially with the creamy avocado. Not much chorizo, but damn, it's packed with flavor. We ended the meal with the donuts, which are essentially tiny bite size churros, seasoned with citrus and cinnamon sugar. They were not the best I've had, but nice touch on the citrus. It's actually a starter but the kitchen forgot our order, as well as our neighbors. No attempt on making things right either. Very disappointing. Price is great, but even though the main dishes were great, the sour tasting coffee and the lapse in service meant we just had an average experience. Don't get me wrong, definitely wouldn't mind coming back for brunch, but will be more assertive next time! read more

I came here twice this week for lunch, once on Monday for a business meeting and once on Friday with a friend before she moved away to New York. After reading reviews for the past few years about the super long waits, I had avoided coming here until I could come on a weekday--I'm glad I did because there was no wait at all for brunch this week! On Monday I ordered a fried egg sandwich with bacon, cheddar, brioche bun, and roasted potatoes. I enjoyed the sandwich and the crispy roasted potatoes, although the bun came out a little bit greasy (but that makes it taste all the better, right?). Service was awesome and it's such a cute place to get brunch. On Friday I ordered a BLT on toasted whole wheat came with delicious creamy sauce on tomato and lettuce. Several layers of crispy bacon= happy girl. Again, there was no wait for a table of 4 which was great. I did have to rush out 10 minutes before I finished eating to go feed the meter a little extra time----next time I'm parking in the free spots further around the corner in the neighborhood so I don't have to keep track of my meter time! Our waiter was really attentive and funny. My friends really wanted to order the blackberry French toast and were really disappointed to discover that it's no longer on the menu. Great place to grab lunch on the weekdays! read more

Great Brunch Place in St. Louis! I can't give it the best in STL though, I'm still on the hunt (although Michael T claims Drury Inn-Union Station) My friends and I went around 12:30 and there was a 25 minute wait for 3 people, but we hadn't all seen each other in months so we passed the time catching up in the tables outdoors. The wait staff was superbly friendly and the inside decor- CUTE! It looked anthropologie-esque without the attached $200 price tag and with a delicious and variable menu. Between the three of us we ordered the autumn hash (a seasonal special), brioche french toast and the Cali omelette (hey, gotta stay true to my roots) and an order of the donuts. The donuts came first, oh my goodness, oh my goodness they are SO good. They were crispy on the outside, but moist and soft on the inside and rolled in a cinnamon sugar crust with a hint of citrus. They were pretty much perfect churros with a nice surprise for your tastebuds everytime you get a hint of citrus flavor. Brioche French toast was delicious, but I think too expensive for the price and quantity. I would still rate the french toast at Brassiere higher. The Cali Omelette was amazing and the fresh guac on top-absolutely delicious. Autumn hash was delicious with eggs and butternut squash and potatoes all mixed together in fall-y goodness. They also have drip coffee that rotates and it was well made. Why is not 5 stars you ask? I can see how the wait would be annoying if it was cold outside or you had a large group. The staff were very kind and refilled our coffee and water often, but it did take quite a while for our food to come. This kind of place isn't where you could come and eat breakfast in an hour and be done. Half and Half is at least a 2 hour commitment that is worth it to try, but not a place you can frequent often for that very same reason. read more

Half & Half - Autumn hash, brioche French toast and Cali omelette. Donuts didn't last long enough for the picture. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

There is a lot of hype about half and half and let me tell ya, it lives up to it all! The restaurant is quaint, they have a fun coffee bar with farmers market coffee that you may order drinks at while you wait to be seated, and they serve delightful food! To eat I had the fried egg sandwich. The bun was melt in your mouth good and the aioli was the perfect touch. My egg was done to perfection so the yolk broke and spread over the entire sandwich. I highly recommend getting a "sample size" of one of their sweet treats to go along with your main dish. It's the best of both worlds without getting too much food! I had the blueberry pancakes which were very good and my friend had Tess' toast which was even better (you get to make your own sauce with butter, powdered sugar and real lemon... To die for!). Everything was fantastic. Will be going again as soon as I can! Really want to try some Clara cakes next time I'm in. read more

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Great atmosphere. Really cool place. Food was amazing. Their twist on biscuits and gravy was delicious. Our meal was top shelf Coffee was also very good for a restaurant The only reason for me not to give them 5 stars was while service was attentive it was really slow IMHO. The food did make up for the slower service read more

Steak, egg, and potatoes are to die for! The service we received was so friendly, they were very busy but tried their best to still be attentive. The vibe of the space was so cute! They have a little bar and booths. It's honestly such a cute little breakfast spot with amazing food and drinks. read more

Oh the joys of having an open kitchen. Everyone's always watching. Perhaps you should train your wait staff to NOT touch plated food when it comes off the line with their bare hands and fingers. When someone picks up a piece of French toast with their bare hands (and I assure you she did not wash them prior to this), shoves their finger into the whipped cream and cleans off the piece of mint, again with the finger - all to make it look nice... That is disgusting. I would have expected more from such a highly reputable place. No matter how good the food is, the coffee, the atmosphere - when I see wait staff handle food with unwashed hands you'd think we were dining at a McDonalds. read more

Half & Half - The French Toast is a must have... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Our favorite breakfast spot! The egg sandwich is classic and different from any other restaurant around. Love the chai & cappuccino too