The sandwiches are clean and delicious and toasted. The place is fast and clean and really awesome…read more Get a cookie. They're great. Everyone was so friendly and thoughtful. 100% recommend

Solid lunch spot alert! A friend and I stopped by the the other day on a whim and lucked out by…read morearriving right before the noon rush. They've renovated the space recently, and it looks fantastic, clean, modern, and way more welcoming than before. The ordering counter is right at the entrance, and once you're ready, the staff keeps things moving quickly. The menu has also gotten an upgrade with a shiny new digital display, and I'm pretty sure there are some new items on there (love to see it!). Even with the new options, I'm loyal to my go to, the turkey sandwich, because it simply never misses. After they toast the sandwich, it's topping time. I always stick with my favorites, lettuce, olives, and honey mustard, simple but perfect. Once your sandwich is finished, don't forget to grab chips (and maybe a cookie...no judgment) plus a drink cup before paying and heading to the dining area. Speaking of drinks: I cannot resist their strawberry lemonade. Not only did I have one cup, I had two. It's that good. Overall, Pickleman's remains a reliable, tasty, and quick lunch stop, especially with the refreshed space and smoother ordering process. I'll definitely be back!

I leave 5 minutes before the City game half to get This food. If I'm eating at the stadium, it's…read more100% Mayo Ketchup I always get- empanadas and friend plantain. Get the pink sauce- aka mayo ketchup. Slaps every time. 10/10

As a Caribbean myself, I can confirm this is not a good representation of Caribbean food. All items…read morelacked flavor and tasted like frozen products. The rice was undercooked, beans were hard and watery, ropa vieja lacked flavor and the sweet plantains were 100% frozen. We also ordered the queso frito which was a joke and nothing like true queso frito. Would not recommend. Update 7/28/26: I tried this place multiple times at their old location. While they moved to a new location which I have not been to due to my previous experiences, I stand by my original review (was posted on Google a while back and just transferred it here recently) unless they changed their recipes! I'm sure many people may find this place good, but as someone born and raised in Puerto Rico, I can confirm this isn't (or wasn't if recipes changed) authentic.

Great Cuban spot in St Louis. I've been here a few times and tried several items. Start out your…read moremeal with an Empanada which are always delicious I've tried them all and all are great. I suggest to order one of their salsitas with them. My favorite is the avocado ranch. Cuban sandwich is a must and if it's your first time here I think you need to order this. They get their bread from a bakery in Tampa so it has an authentic Cuban sandwich taste and texture. My last time in I ordered the Arroz con Pollo, really enjoyed the rice is spiced or cooked in a broth that makes it very delicious. Lechón asado is also a favorite. Ropa vieja the two times we've gotten has been a little dry for our taste. Mojitos are also delicious and it's fun to end the meal with a Cuban coffee.

Havana's Cuisine is a quaint little restaurant in the CWE serving authentic Cuban cuisine. We had…read moreseen some reviews mentioning longer wait times, so we went in expecting things to take a while, but that wasn't our experience at all! We arrived around 5:30 on a Friday night, were seated right away, and our food came out surprisingly quickly. There were only a few tables occupied when we arrived, but by the time we left, the restaurant was packed with only one table still open! We started with the empanadas and tried the beef & cheese and chorizo. The beef & cheese empanadas were amazing -- perfectly crispy and crunchy on the outside with a delicious filling. The chorizo wasn't our favorite because it was very greasy, and unfortunately the grease overpowered most of the other flavors. We also tried the Tostones Salsosos, which were good and much larger than we expected! For our entrées, we ordered the Tampa Cuban sandwich with yucca, and we were blown away by the size of the sandwich! It was massive, flavorful, and definitely a generous portion. The yucca on the side was good as well. But the ropa vieja was the star of the show! Every bite was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. We added a side of Congri rice, which was also incredibly flavorful and robust and paired perfectly with it. Overall, we had a great experience. Quick service, generous portions, authentic Cuban flavors, and several dishes we would absolutely order again. The ropa vieja and beef & cheese empanadas are must-tries!

Amazing staff with great service, amazing food, amazing environment that was clean and a great…read moreplace to dine!

Such an amazing place. Everyone in the neighborhood raves about their sandwiches. They are…read moredelicious and the service is exceptional -- really nice people. We love the turkey club, cut everything we have tried has been wonderful. Can't say enough good things . . . Tom Oltmanns

I've been eating here since I was a kid & I still drive 35mins to the city to get good food. They…read moreare still reasonably priced. They still give free soda if you spend $20. Their tripe, catfish & fish combos are the the bomb. The inside is very small so there will be many people waiting outside. Don't bother calling because they do not answer the phone anymore. They stay busy but your order will be ready quick - about 15-20mins, depending on what you get. Don't let the smell deter you. It's the trash out front.

Best in North City! Their so busy they don't answer the phone anymore so be prepared to wait.read more

Wife and I had been here before and she grew up in St. Louis so she has been more than me. Parking…read morecan be tricky and don't let a long line depress you. They move pretty quick for being a small place. Once inside you really are back in old St. Louis with candy made there and food that is hot and BIG. Known for the BLT, any sandwich is packed My wife is a malt connoisseur so this is one of the few places she trusts to get it right. Spot on with her chocolate malt Single bathroom might mean a wait but very clean. Once again Crown Candy delivered

Best milkshakes ever! Best BLT ever…read more Well, it needed more lettuce & tomato to balance it out to be honest. Pound of bacon ain't no joke. Ruben is top notch also.

I was here for an event. The space was cute! The beer wasn't bad but it wasn't labeled so I had…read moresome on accident thinking it was sweet tea. The Mac and cheese was kind of subpar but not horrible. The cornbread was pretty good. The green beans and sweet potato's were pretty good too.

I went to Urban Chestnut Wednesday night bingo several times this summer and would highly…read morerecommend. It's free and you get a free 4 pack of beer if you win. Sometimes it's busy, but other times not many people show up (like if it's rainy). Three people win every bingo round so chances are good you win at least once if it's not too crowded. I think I went 3-4 times and multiple people at my table won every time (see the picture for the 3 different packs of beer my friend and I won on one trip). I usually ordered the seasonal frozen drink since I'm not the biggest beer fan and it was always delicious. I've had a couple of their sours which were pretty good as well. They also have a food menu and I've ordered fries for the table which were super thin, crispy and delicious. I've also ordered the caesar salad which was just ok and nothing special. The service is great. The specific staff who run the bingo are super fun and foster a good vibe for bingo. When the weather permitted, bingo was outside and their outside seating is so nice. There are string lights, wooden picnic tables and an outdoor bar.

Pretty good! And for the area - definitely the best place…read morearound. Large potions, decent prices. Try the chicken parmesan sandwich - won't be disappointed.

If you want a great lunch this is a place to go there cheesesteak is ridiculously fantastic. The…read moretacos looked amazing and the chefs salad was huge. Definitely my go to place for lunch from now on every time in the area.

The BF and I came here for date night and also stayed for amateur comedy hour…read more A small dive bar in south city with friendly employees and a limited cocktail menu. The worst aspect is the ventilation which needs much work. We came out smelling so greasy and smokey. We seated ourselves and waited a minute for our waitress to assist us. She kept saying she was new, that it was like her second day or something and didn't quite know the menu. She also didn't know how to make a drink, with that being the case why are you allowed to make any cocktails. If you have a limited cocktail menu but an extensive bar selection you would think their cocktail specials were on point. Nooooo. The BF tried a margarita special and it was awful. I tried a special crafted cocktail that was cool that our waitress asked the guy bartending to specially make because she had no clue about what I was talking about. I hate going to a spot where I make drinks better than the bartenders on hand and that's your job. The BF ordered the the garlic burger and I ordered the Korean wings which NEVER came out because our waitress forgot to order them. So I shared food with the BF. The burger was extremely underwhelming, not seasoned at all. How do you specialize in burgers and mess that up. The best item we ate was the fries and the comedy show was good. I love dinner and entertainment. We are burger enthusiast and if this what your restaurant specializes in I expect to be wowed. We saw all the social media hype surrounding this place and were so excited to try them. To find out it was ALL just hype is a real let down. No we will not be returning, the burgers and service speak for themselves.

Rip Tres Equis; Bienvenidos Smash Em's…read more After much anticipation and an impromptu visit, I was finally able to check this place out. They're known for their smash burgers and seasoned fries. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the food bc I had dinner plans, but I did stay for a couple drinks. They have a great selection of spirits and cocktail specials. My friend got a tequila sunrise, so I followed suit. The pour was quite generous, I must say, and I'm def not complaining. The drink was smooth, with the perfect amount of tequila and sweetness. The bartenders working were both friendly and sociable. The vibe was relaxed and is a great alternative when things get too crazy at the dam. While I only got drinks, I'll for sure be back. The smells alone (all good of course) will have you lingering back!