Wow, what a cute little place, lots of local art, I got an awesome little purple ceramic mushroom,…read morebut they had lots of other things. And of course coffee, which was really delicious, the one I got. It was a cinnamon roll cold brew with foam and.... I don't know what else, but it was pretty amazing (iced). Lots of coffee/tea options, they have gluten-free goodies and I noticed they had some quiche and soups, so while I didn't get any food, I would not be opposed, for sure! The place was clean and bright, and the local art everywhere was really cool. The bathroom was tidy, service was great, definitely will be back when I'm in the area.

The location of Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe couldn't have been any better, as far as what I…read moreneeded it for. I'd just done a training run that began and ended at the shoe store across the street. At the conclusion, I was given a Paloma-flavored non-alcoholic beer, courtesy of one of my running group's sponsors, but what was I supposed to do with that? It was decided that we needed coffee. (How ironic, by the way. Receiving a free beer from your sponsor.) We seem to have gotten there just in time. There was already a healthy crowd of people who apparently weren't runners, based on their physique (lol jk), and several people from our running group arrived after we did. People apparently like this place. The vibe is quirky and independent, with a lot of random decor, including a Blues Brothers poster and a sign declaring that the Teletubbies are welcome, and a lot of local-interest signage and artwork. People in the City love to remind themselves that they're in St. Louis. You never see anything like that in my native West County. Truth be told, I wouldn't even go into a coffee shop unless someone else suggested it. It costs less at QT. But I figured when in Rome. I wasn't about to get a sandwich, in part because I wasn't hungry, and in part because I'm always wary of food from places that specialize in coffee, but I figured I'd try one of their fancy coffee drinks instead of just a regular coffee. I went with something called a Zippity Do Da, or something to that effect. It was a latte, served hot or cold (I of course went with hot), with... if I'm not mistaken, peanut butter, honey and mocha. I liked the idea that there was a peanut butter element, in part because I couldn't imagine what that would be like. Peanut butter, even the welfare version you get at Aldi, is at least somewhat viscous. Was this going to be more like a milkshake? That could be gross, and grossly caloric, canceling out any benefit of my training run. Of course I was going to drink it anyway. Turns out that the peanut butter was the element that was least prominent in the overall taste of this drink, though you could in fact taste it. I found it impressive that, if you concentrated hard enough, you could detect elements of peanut butter, honey and mocha. It's like when you purchase a fancy bottle of wine, from, perhaps, the aforementioned Aldi, and you really can taste bits of oak, vanilla, campfire and a slight nuttiness. No Diddy. These people are true coffee artists, the cafe equivalent of people who work at Subway. I'm at the nearby shoe store every once in a while, so maybe I'll return. I might even cop a bagel.

I was wonderfully delighted when I randomly came across this cafe! The matcha was top tier, and the…read morecold brew had just enough flavor without being overpowering. I personally prefer my drinks on the sweeter side, so I would have loved a little more syrup in both of the drinks we tried today, but they were still really good! The service was quick, and I loved the patio area. My only other suggestion would be to have a few more indoor seating options for smaller groups. The few 2-person tables were full, so we ultimately ended up sitting at a 6-top even though there were only two of us. Overall, such a cute little find and definitely somewhere I'd come back too

This might be the best coffee shop in the area, except that they don't have any food, that I'm…read moreaware of, other than a small selection of baked goods. But why would you want to eat food from a coffee shop? I've been visiting coffee shops on the reg for the past several weeks, and I've repeatedly made the mistake of ordering breakfast sandwiches, burritos and what have you. I have no one to blame for this but myself. I knew going in that it wasn't a good idea. I just couldn't help myself. This must be how people end up on drugs. There was a race going on nearby, when I visited 23 West yesterday. I wasn't involved, though I was there in a running capacity. My running group just happened to be meeting there. We ran a few miles in the neighborhood before our visit. By the time we got there, there was quite a crowd. The contrast between the sweaty, disheveled runners and the sleek, modern decor was striking. This place has an interior like some showroom where you're pressured into taking out a high-interest loan to purchase jewelry of questionable provenance. Are they in cahoots with the bank next door? Both buildings, I notice, have a similar facade. 23 West is painted the same shade of gray as a post-McPlayPlace-era McDonald's, when they started trying to look like a Chipotle. Some girls on apps prefer it if you didn't take them to get coffee. It's not expensive enough. If you can get one to agree to such a date, you might consider bringing them here. It's classy. The coffee is good too. I went with the Raspberry Cheesecake Cold Brew, a seasonal item. It was magnificent. I ordered mine to-go, so I could enjoy it at the tables out front, and in case 12 showed up. They give it to you in a tall plastic cup with no lid, filled to the point where it's nearly impossible to carry without spilling, presumably so you can sample the delicious cheesecake-like froth and probably get a little bit of it in your mustache. You can't really sip it with a straw. The coffee itself is surprisingly robust, given the depth of the raspberry flavor. It's an odd idea for a drink, and not something I'd usually order, but the execution was on point. I also went with a Cherry Almond Scone. I had to eat something, for emotional reasons, and it looked interesting. I'm no expert on scones, but I enjoyed it. It may have been the most dense baked good I've ever eaten, to the point where it could probably be used as a weapon, in a pinch. I know it's supposed to be similar to a biscuit and that in England, where they're consumed on the reg, a biscuit is known as a cookie (why?). It's a lot dryer than even the biscuits at a Lee's Famous Recipe, but intentionally so, I guess because it's designed to be eaten with a beverage. A hot beverage is probably ideal, but I made it work with a cold brew. It's the kind of thing you don't realize until after the fact. Next time I'll know. If and when I do return, I'll be dressed as a magician, possibly with a young lady in tow.

What a gem! It's like a window into the streets of Europe. The croissants are so amazing. Only…read morecomparable to a Europe coffee shop and then found out they are actually flown in from France. We were told by the owner that all pastries are organic farm.to table. The coffee and service was great! They have nice seating inside and some small tables outside. They even have a dog wash station outside. Fantastic find and will be stopping by on a regular basis when in STL.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a place in STL that has actual food and coffee in the…read moremiddle of the afternoon on the weekend? I will tell you, it's not easy. The man wants coffee, when all the coffee places are closed, and I want actual food, not carbs. This is how we stumbled up on Mountain House. He was happy with his order, so I want to tell you about mine. I was so pleasantly surprised with the generous portion of my sandwich and I did not realize my order came with chips too. I was even more pleasantly surprised to see MUD\WTR on the menu, I recently quit drinking caffeine, and of course I have seen a lot of ads for mushroom coffee, I very much appreciated the opportunity to order it here as opposed to having to buy it online to try it. Personally, I liked the mushroom coffee, I have always drank coffee black and I appreciated the flavor of the mushroom, turmeric and additional spices.

Absolutely love this cafe. Whether you pop by on your way to work for a coffee or one of their…read moretasty breakfast sandwiches, or you stop by on your way home from work for a glass of wine and to watch the lively neighborhood pass by from their inviting patio, this should be your go-to local cafe spot. The curb appeal immediately invites you through the door where you're greeted by a warm, welcoming staff ready to make you feel right at home. Dine in, enjoy the patio or grab a nosh and bottle of wine to take to the park. They're open 7am until 6pm, 7 days a week! You can't go wrong here.

Ah, the quintessential cafe. Couples sharing pastries, college students studying, writers writing,…read morefirst dates. The demographic is diverse, the interior clean, the food delicious. An amazing spot for coffee, and these pressed sandwiches are so incredible. The clark griswald is turkey with the greatest apple jam surrendering a melody of sweetness and acidity. The brie comes in adding some tang and creaminess. All smashed between 2 light slices of perfectly griddled sourdough. Absolutely superb! The workers are super friendly, and work quick. The vibes are great inside. It's quiet, relaxed. The kind of place 3 hours feels like 30 minutes. Peaceful.

I was already familiar with Upshot Coffee's game from a visit to their Clayton location a few weeks…read moreago. I tried the breakfast burrito, and it honestly changed my life. I was able to get off drugs and reconnect with my family as the result of eating a burrito. You can imagine my excitement, then, when it was announced that a group I run with was meeting at this Tower Grove South location. I wasn't crazy about getting up early the day after America's 250th birthday, and there was the slight possibility that I'd barf during my run around Tower Grove Park (people might think I was back on drugs), but I was willing to risk it for the, erm, burrito. Actually, it occurred to me that I might try something else, for the sake of citizen food journalism. Then my decision was made for me when I saw that they carry a bagel with lox. I've eaten literally a million bagels with lox, going back to the 1980s, but only either at home or at places that aren't very good, like Einstein Bros. Alas, I was informed that the bagel with lox was currently unavailable, because they were out of lox. Which struck me as odd, given that lox is not served fresh. It's not like they had to go pull it out of the water that morning or have it flown in from Alaska, packed in ice. Was there a run on the lox due to a nearby media-industry convention? Did they accidentally leave it sitting out overnight? I imagine that would smell crazy. I went with the Everything, which may have been the better choice anyway. Named after the famous bagel seasoning, it's essentially a bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel with cream cheese and a tomato. But describing it that way doesn't really do it justice. You have to attempt to wrap your lips around it in order to truly appreciate it. No Diddy. It's the bagel-sandwich equivalent of their legendary burrito, and it might be just as good. The bacon and egg are perfectly cooked, with the egg just slightly underdone and the bacon nice and crisp but still with a little bit of chew. The helping of cream cheese is weirdly generous, to the point where just the cream cheese on a bagel would be a fairly substantial sandwich. The tomato, which was a little bit tart, made for a nice accent. It comes wrapped in one of those diapers they used to use on some of the bigger burgers at Hardee's, to keep it from falling apart the moment you try to bite into it. You'd still eat all the individual elements using your fingers, because you're a savage and because they're that good, but it wouldn't be the same. It's a testament to the thoughtfulness and the ingenuity of the kitchen staff at Upshot that they thought to do that.

Excellent breakfast burrito, iced horchata latte and atmosphere. Great addition to the neighborhood…read moreand definitely worth a visit!

maple brown sugar oat milk latte (half sweet) at rosemary coffee co in manchester…read more rosemary has been on my list for a while and it didn't disappoint - I loved my drink and my visit! the space screams community with entryway bookshelves full of local vendor merchandise, a sprawling community board, and a lending library within its back bookshelves, and ample seating full of people sharing a coffee with a friend. staff was so kind and service was quick, and loved how much space there was to sit down and enjoy my coffee moment. bakery looked great but I did not try it - will try when I come back!

This was a nice surprise. They are located in a busy strip…read moremall but still retains it's homey vibe when you enter. Books line the walls in built in bookshelves. I had an oatmilk latte, which was very good. I also had a blueberry muffin, of which they get delivered by a local bakery. Normally when blueberry muffins have lemon flavor it is extremely out of balanced. The lemon did not over power the blueberries. Their staff are nice and inviting. They currently do not have an app or website to have your beverages made ahead of time but they mentioned it is something they are looking into. TLDR: Worth going to. Parking might be interesting. Be warned there is a risk of a wait for their busy morning crowd.

Tasty cappuccino and bacon egg soufflé for breakfast! I've never been here before but I'll surely…read morecome back!

The coffee is amazing! I love the vibes of the coffee shop as well, it's a very cool place. Easy to…read morework from, catch up with a friend, and enjoy a nice coffee. Will definitely be returning!

I had a nice visit to Glendale Grind the other day and am so glad to have a place to hang out while…read morewaiting for my dog to finish with his grooing appointment. When I arrived, I found parking in their lot easily and then walked inside to review the drink menu and pastry case. I needed to think through my drink order for a bit since I wanted to try something different. And I was torn between the muffin or the scone, so I asked for a recommendation and was told that the scones were just baked so they were fresh from the oven! Easy decision for me. After ordering, I found a table to sit at and logged into my computer using their wifi and started working on emails for a bit. Once my drink order was ready, she called my name and I walked to the counter to pick it up. Super friendly staff! It is such a cute coffee shop with a bit of retail to explore too. I worked for a few hours, ordered a 2nd drink and then worked for a bit more. I enjoyed the scone and was so glad to have ordered it. I love a good scone. I can see myself visiting this shop again in the future since it's a nice atmosphere to work in and the smells of the coffee kept me engaged with work!

A cute coffee place with outside sitting space too and sufficient parking spots. Lots of choices…read moreand beaked goods. Really great service and helpful in making the right choice, with outstanding ambience - not too crowded but can feel the warmth. You can even see couple folks working in their laptops. It's just such a sweet feeling with the neighborhood people pouring in to have a coffee and know most of the folks sitting inside. We had mini filled donuts with chai latte and caramel macchiato. Everything was super Amazing !