I was playing hooky this day and wanted to try someplace new. I love books. And the way the shelves full of novels are used to break up the space? Loved it! I went with the chorizo Benedict, and added avocado. Absolutely excellent. Though I prefer my chorizo crispier, I'm just thrilled to find it on a menu. My server recommended a couple of beverages and I really enjoyed them. Fabulous location. Interesting menu. Neat decor. I'll definitely be making a return visit. read more

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Super cute space, kind of rustic with bookshelves and books placed throughout. They have a big bar and offer a small room for a group. Our server was great, she was friendly and efficient. They have some unique offerings, and I have been eyeing the chicken and waffles online. Shared that and Avocado Toast with no Feta one of my daughters in attendance. Had a bite of my other daughter's chorizo biscuits and gravy. I liked the pearl sugar waffle and the chicken tender, I was glad to have gotten the sauce on the side, it was too sweet for me. It was also on the Avocado toast but I loved the fresh greans on that as well as the poached egg, it was yummy. Nice space, good food, friendly service read more

Novellus - Tabletop and menus - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

My wife and I spent three days in St. Charles, Missouri, and we were excited to return to Novellus. We visited around the same time last year and had a great experience, so we were really looking forward to coming back. I normally don't like leaving negative reviews, but something felt different this time. When we walked in there was only one other couple dining, and there was noticeable clutter sitting in the corners of the restaurant. It gave the place a different feel than what we remembered from our last visit. I ordered the Creole Breakfast Gravy. The biscuit itself was excellent--light, fluffy, and exactly how a biscuit should be. Unfortunately the gravy was disappointing. It tasted more like regular sausage gravy with a heavy amount of cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning added to it. The flavors just didn't balance well. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict. One poached egg was perfect, but the other came out over medium. That's something a trained chef normally wouldn't send out, and it made me feel like the kitchen might have a cook working the line rather than a chef overseeing the dishes. I do want to say the waitress was phenomenal. She was very attentive, friendly, and always made sure our coffee stayed fresh and hot. Her service was definitely the highlight of the visit. We will likely come back again because we know this restaurant can do better. Hopefully the kitchen can correct a few things and bring the consistency back. read more

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What a great place on North Main Street. The aesthetics are warm and inviting inside. There are books everywhere if you choose to read! You can do breakfast or lunch on the weekdays, so we did one of each. Great service attentive and gave great recommendations on the food. First up mocktails, after all, it's only 11 AM. icy cold for a hot day and very flavorful. We did the main breakfast and the turkey club. The food is huge so glad we did not eat breakfast before we came. I had the breakfast. The eggs were perfect , bacon delicious, loved their potatoes, and a huge biscuit that came with jam. My friend had the turkey club with fries and that did not disappoint, she had to take part of it home. Very very filling food offers;this is a great place to sit and visit , eat a little something. Highly recommend this restaurant, will be back soon. read more

Nice little place in St. Charles on Main Street. Great place to grab a bite. The greeter was friendly and teased with us about our Ohio State shirts. Wait for a table wasn't very long either, maybe 5 minutes. The food was nice, but the frisco melt burger that I tried didn't have any seasoning and just felt very dry, the fries were really well seasoned though. Lunch for 2 was about $50 for 2 meals and a beer, with tip. read more

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It was moderately busy when we came in for my friends birthday lunch today. We made a reservation in advance, and while we were sat quickly, service was a bit slow. Both our drinks and our food took a while. That said, the food and drinks were fabulous! Zero complaints. Highly recommended their crab cake Benedict. The hollandaise is AMAZING! The interior was nicely decorated for Christmas. Beyond that, it's just a very cute place for a girls lunch. I will definitely be back! read more

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A couple of things here made it a FIVE STAR experience for me. First of all, the service was FANTASTIC! We were a group of 8, and our server stayed on top of EVERYthing. We did NOT get charged an automatic 20% tip, so I tipped even higher. Secondly, when they spice things, they do an awesome job. So many time, all the spice is in the NAME of the item, instead of in the food. NOT here! My Bloody (spice level 6 out of 10) was PERFECT and the Creole Style Biscuits and Gravy were DELICIOUS!!! The ambiance is really cute and the fact that they put us in a separate(like) room made it even better. Just WONDERFUL! read more

Novellus - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Unique and welcoming restaurant with more of a coffee house vibe. Book store/ library decor. Our group was seated in a small dining room off the main room. Service was attentive, friendly and totally welcoming. Nice food items for Sunday brunch. Fine choice in old town St Charles. read more

Novellus - Traditional Breakfast tacos - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Great location. Cute book themed. We (group of 10) met for our book club on a Sunday at 11am. We made reservations and the have us our own room. Both breakfast and lunch menu was offered. I ordered the Banana Bread Old Fashioned cocktail and the Veggie Breakfast Tacos that came with home fries. Everything was delicious. Staff were as wonderful. Love this place. read more

Novellus - Banana Bread Old Fashion - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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I'm a biscuits for bkfst type of guy. The bkfst here was like being home again. Everything is sooo fresh, and the staff, well, attentive as they can be. Very vibrant atmosphere, lively inside and out. For sure, a must stop. read more

Novellus - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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My wife and I went back to Novellus for lunch. We sat at the bar and ordered a Riverside Omelet and Fire Honey Crispy Chicken sandwich. Both were very good. The service was good and the bartenders were good about talking to us. She gave us a sample of several of the beers that were on tap right in front of us. The restuarant is nice and I like the fact that I never have a problem finding a seat because we like sitting at the bar. I would recommend that you give Novellus a try. read more

Main Street breakfast is the way to go, in my humble opinion. I have came here for all big life events. Libby is my favorite bartender, she is so wonderful and helpful. She does great with all customers and her bar knowledge. Abbie is my favorite server if I don't sit at the bar, but I have never had bad service ever here. All workers are hard workers and so helpful and kind. I love Joe the owner he is a local man who supports local schools and businesses which I love! The ambiance is so cozy, from the tables in the window to the cute tables near the books, or comfy chairs up front. I enjoy attending for bottomless mimosas. And sadly so far I've only had brunch but I am so excited to try their Italian cuisine that they serve for dinner!! This is a must try place when you are looking for a brunch, lunch or dinner! read more

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Food was delicious. I had the Main Street breakfast! So filling and delicious. Husband had the blt and added an egg on it. Everything was amazing. Service was great, bourbon smash was great. Would def eat here again! read more

Novellus - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

My friends and I ordered Jersey Shore pizza, patty melt & fries. We had Cabernet wines during happy hour. The service was excellent. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. The ambience is spectacular! It's dim lit with a library theme. It's very relaxing. The background music matches the decor and ambience. A great date night place! It is located in the heart of Main Street, St. Charles. One of my local favorites! read more

Novellus - Jersey shore pizza! - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Breakfast outing on a beautiful Sunday morning. Walked right in and was greeted promptly and offered a table immediately with no wait! That is unheard of! Off to the table we went. So many varied options to choose from on their menu. We decided on the Early Riser Flatbread, Crab Cake Benedict and the Creole Style Biscuits and Gravy. Our selections arrived quickly to our table. The flatbread was amazing with what looked to be a homemade crust and the flavor was outstanding. Crab Cake Benedict was beautiful with a perfect hollandaise that ran down onto two large crab cakes. If you like spicy you will have to try the Creole Style biscuits and gravy. I can't explain the flavor, spicy but didn't "burn". Definitely a meal I would try again. All of the servings were large portions. This venue has indoor and outdoor seating areas and is nicely decorated. read more

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What a wonderful restaurant! Jana was our bartender and she was amazing! We came for drinks but ended up trying the chili and chicken/corn chowder and both were so good. The restaurant is so neatly decorated. Books on shelves, with an open concept. We are coming back for sure to have dinner next time we are in town and to see Jana!! read more

Delicious brunch! Friendly service. Great location in old town St. Charles... right on Main Street. Get one of the Benedicts!

Novellus on St. Charles Main Street brings a playful touch to classic cocktail culture, and it's a place I'll be recommending. The bartender told me I needed to read. It turns out, he wasn't joking. Check out how my drink was served! The drink arrived nestled in a hollowed-out stack of books, with smoky tendrils spiraling up as I lifted the cover. The presentation was top notch. The smokiness always adds a rich layer to an Old Fashioned. Beyond the Old Fashioned itself, the staff's sense of humor and the atmosphere make Novellus a great spot. It's the kind of place where details matter. read more

Novellus - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Great lunch, great service, great surroundings. Great sophisticated, casual atmosphere!! I certainly enjoyed my lunch, look forward to trying for dinner. FYI, try the CadillacBeef!! read more

The service here never disappoints. Sitting at the bar enjoying an amazing brunch with friends. (Bottomless mimosas for $28 for 2 hours). This is the second time I've had the creole gravy. It's honestly my favorite cause of the spice and heat factor. SO DELISH!! The sisters (yes I know they aren't sisters) who work at this restaurant are always great and so attentive to your needs. Libby is an amazing bartender while Abby is on the floor serving! This is a MUST VISIT restaurant when in the St. Charles area!!! read more

Novellus - Smothered Biscuit and Gravy. CREOLE style - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

My friend and I came for brunch last week, and we were very disappointed with the food. We asked the waitress her thoughts on this dish and she mentioned that "people loved them", but there was nothing to love about it. Our waffles were hard and crunchy and the chicken was just okay. The ambiance was good, and we were initially excited because we saw how cool the place looked. Overall service was well, our waitress was nice and patient with us. Unfortunately, won't be coming back to this spot, unless there's truly something to be excited about. read more

Novellus - Dining area - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Such a cute place with delicious food. Everyone was so nice. Especially nice for the book lover.

Visiting our bestie for her birthday, and we went to Novellus for a Saturday mimosa brunch. The service was great as our server was really sweet and attentive. We definitely kept her busy with the bottomless mimosas, as they have so many flavors to choose from. Along with the standard OJ and champagne, they also have peach, cranberry, grapefruit, and a few more. We also loved the food as well. The breakfast pizza was a great starter, and the Cajun pasta was very spicy and delicious! The Nashville chicken tenders were tasty, and the mini waffles that it came with were delicious as well. The ambiance was casual but stylish. We met the owner and although he told us how much he seemingly dislikes Yelp, and Californians (which 3 of us are) as he jokingly remarked, it was still a 5 star experience for us. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a brunch spot read more

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The food was super yummy and the whole vibe was just fun. Think cute little bookstore meets mimosas. I had the everything bagel sandwich with pastrami and egg, and it was so good. The crab cake Benedict was also amazing. Cozy, lively, and delicious all in one spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

Joined our friends for dinner before a bourbon tasting. Very pleasantly pleased! My Wedge Salad was the best ever! Excellent dressing with big bacon chips and Bleu cheese. Try it! My entrée was Italian Roasted Chicken . Lightly sauced with capers and lemon zest. Delicious . The ladies both had the Blackened Tuna. A total winner . Nice wine choices too. Give this casual restaurant in St.Charles on Main street a whirl, you won't regret it . Geno read more

This is an Italian restaurant that also serves breakfast. My friend picked it so I gave it a try. Not for me. I had an English muffin and fruit cup Pros: Cool decor Friendly service My friend and husband liked their entrees Cons: No non dairy milk for lattes/cappuccinos No vegan breakfast entrees Not even an avocado toast No toast? Of any kind? English muffin was warmed and split but not toasted. Fruit cup: small and full of melon. read more

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Great find! Stopped for dinner. He got the Cajun Pasta and he loved it. He said it's like New Orleans heaven. I got the Italian Pillows with the grilled chicken breast. Light, yet filling and tasty. The wine pours were so generous. Service was spot on. Such a clean relaxing place. We will be back! read more

Novellus - Look at this pour! - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Got the cinnamon roll crepes, which were a special, and they were a disappointment. They arrived cold and were shockingly a small portion. If I hadn't ordered the side of eggs and potatoes, I would've left hungry. The filling was also just pure sugar, crunchy with every bite. Eggs and potatoes were okay. Service, however, was pretty good! Our waitress was very friendly. read more

Novellus - Cinnamon roll crepes, paid separate for the side of eggs and potatoes. - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Absolutely loved my experience at Novellus Bar in St. Charles! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and stylish, creating the perfect vibe for a night out. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, always ready to offer fantastic drink recommendations. The cocktail menu is inventive, featuring a variety of unique flavors that cater to all tastes. I tried their drinks, and it did not disappoint! Nate is on point! Joey is awesome too! read more

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Bar stop #3 ..I opted to sit in the book area . I ordered a rise and shine punch. Bartender friendly and nice. Open floor plan and spacious. Book vibes . Grab a book and read or relax and people watch . Prices reasonable. read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile! Hubby and I finally had the opportunity recently for a lunch. I was very excited to see that they serve breakfast/brunch all day. Hubby ordered the traditional benedict with an additional side of biscuits and gravy. The home fries were so good - very crispy which we liked. The egg was a bit overcooked, and I didn't like the sausage gravy but Hubby did. I think that was more of a preference, a seasoning that I didn't love. Hubby also ordered a vanilla latte and enjoyed it as well. I was torn and asked the waitress their favorite dish and that's how I ended up ordering the cajun pasta - order this! It was delicious! The sauce was a great texture and the spice was on point! The shrimp and andouille were both cooked perfectly. I didn't care for the side of plain toasted bread that came with it (it was like a big dry crouton), but I didn't really even need it! Service was great - friendly, efficient and helpful. I'd like to come back again! read more

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Great food. Sunday brunch is great. Best Bloody Marys I have seen in a while. Elegant atmosphere. Wonderful craft cocktails. Nice venue for a quiet one on your way home. read more

This place is ok. The food is pretty good but quite expensive. I walk by at least twice a week and there's hardly anyone in there. Either I'm going at the wrong times or it hasn't taken off yet. read more

Update Dropped in for another brunch sesh. Tried the breakfast tacos with the sausage/egg combo. WOW. I didn't know what I was missing here. This is easily my fav item on the menu. Had another solidly good experience here. Service was good, food was good, this is turning into a regular brunch stop for us. read more

Came for lunch and sat at the bar. I tried their Fish & Chips. I'm use to the VFW fish fries on Fridays and their fish is frozen then deep fried in oil. I don't know what I was thinking. The fish had more breading than actual fish. Their fries came out hot and crispy which saved the meal. I got excellent service from the barmaid. Parking is on Main St or there is a public parking garage one block west of the restaurant. read more

Novellus - Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Okay this place is a gem. We came here after walking the beautiful Main Street. Immediately was greeted with the friendliest and warm hello. We came during a time when it was not super busy so they were able to seat us quickly. What I loved was our server was beyond friendly and helpful. I believe her name was Sarah but that could be wrong. She helped us by giving amazing recommendations but also pointed out some fun things to do in town. Now beyond the amazing customer service this place does have good food! It is delicious and will make you want to come back for more. They pack a lot of flavor into simple dishes. If I'm ever back in town I would definitely visit this place again. read more

Novellus - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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If you're looking for a great brunch spot with mimosas, this is the place! The food was fantastic! We started out with the breakfast flatbread, the concept was interesting and to my surprise it was fantastic. I had the chicken and waffles, which I ordered Nashville hot and it was absolutely delicious. The waffle batter was also well flavored. My fiancé tried the Cajun pasta which was very tasty and had a nice kick. We chose the unlimited mimosa option and tried almost every flavor they offered. My favorite was the grapefruit. If you like a sweet version, the peach was nice. Our server Abby was amazing. The manager was also extremely present and super friendly. The restaurant itself was so cozy and it's a perfect place to host a small gathering like a baby shower or birthday. read more

Walking along Main Street in search of breakfast - specifically bacon (aka life) and happened upon this spot. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE! My aunt and I were seated quickly, and within minutes we had steaming cups of coffee in front of us, and our order had been taken. Not too long thereafter we had our food - cooked to perfection! And the prices are very reasonable. And what a cool vibe the place has. The dark walls and numerous metal shelves filled with books and Knick knacks give off a hip coffeehouse effect. The long bar is well stocked. Can't wait to go back one evening to try one of their original concoctions Since it was our first visit, Yelp had a 20% discount, which was a surprise to the owner since he said they didn't authorize nor had any say in this perk! We had a great conversation; however, and our coupons were honored without any further issue. Thanks to the delicious food, awesome customer service and convenient location, I will be a frequent patron! read more

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Great food and service the few times we've been. Unique menu items like Creole Biscuits and Gravy keep us coming back.

This restaurant is on Main Street in St. Charles so street parking may be limited. I came here on a Saturday so I'd reccomend parking in the Public Parking garage on Monroe Street and Main. It's a short downhill walk and no cost to park in the garage. My friend was having a birthday gathering here so the table was set up nicely with plenty of room for us ladies to dine and not be in each other's way. Our waitress was super attentive and didn't assume we all wanted 1 check at the end. I started with a Spiked Basil Lemonade and ordered the Riverside Omelet and a side of bacon (3 strips). The Spiked Basil Lemonade had the perfect balance between booze and lemonade. The omelet was filling so I really didn't need the extra bacon. This was my first time here for brunch so I was preparing myself for the usual lack of meat in omelets of other local eateries. I stood corrected! The breakfast potatoes were perfectly cooked with the crispy outershell but soft on the inside. The biscuit was not dry or overly buttered but came with cinnamon butter. You will not get a container of condiments which was giving London vibes with all the small cups of condiments. I ended up taking half my meal home because it was filling and good! read more

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