We had a baby shower for my daughter this past weekend and Salt and Honey did a phenomenal job!…read more From the gorgeous flowers and table decorations to the amazing sandwiches and fixings to the staff taking excellent care of us, it made the day perfect! Whether you go for an event or just a delicious breakfast/lunch and coffee/tea, you won't be disappointed!!!!

They have really good coffee and food, but if you are trying to work from this coffee shop the WiFi…read moreis too slow. It would not even load a single website. Even the staff said it doesn't work sometimes. If you are looking for a coffee shop to work at this isn't it, but if you're looking to dine in and drink really good coffee this is the place for you.

Meeting friends here for brunch was a pleasant experience. The menu is varied enough to offer both…read morebreakfast and lunch options, with plenty of choices and nothing imaginative. The prices are very reasonable. When we asked about specialty coffee drinks, our server showed us an electronic tablet-- we had to pass it around to read our options. They were all very sweet concoctions named for desserts, and the ones my companions chose were indeed so pumped with syrup and flavors and sprinkles that the taste of coffee was nowhere to be found. Our food was just fine. The waffle was sweet and fluffy. The Berry Salad was exactly as described: iceberg, lettuce, berries, pecans. The berries were fresh; the chicken was heavily seasoned (mostly salty and saturated) and the poppyseed dressing was very sweet. The quiche had plenty of spinach in it but was rather rubbery (I know quiche can be tricky-- it has a really long cooking time so it can't be made to order, and rewarming does it no favors) and the potato soup was okay. Both the salad and the quiche/soup combo had a croissant on the side; they seemed similar to the ones purchased by the dozen at Costco. Mine seemed dry on the outside with a faint moldy taste in the bottom. The patio was very pleasant, and inside looked cozy. The staff did a great job of making everyone feel welcome and keeping our glasses refilled and such. There's a big parking lot adjacent, though many of the spots say they're reserved for a different business. I saw that high chairs are available. Gendered restrooms are inside. The place accepts cash and credit cards.

We had high hopes for Cafe on the Abbey, but our visit was not a pleasant one. Based on other…read morereviews it may be an anomaly? So perhaps we'll visit again, however, if there weren't so many positive reviews we would never go back. Our coffee flight was probably the worst we've ever had. They were supposed to be iced but came out lukewarm and burnt tasting. We couldn't taste a difference in any of the flavors-likely because it was so burnt tasting that's all we could taste. Neither of us liked our food. My husband's pancakes were dry and he said they tasted like they had been microwaved. My healthy bowl tasted like mostly old/not fresh ingredients. The Brussel sprouts were supposed to be shaved, but were instead halved and appeared/tasted like they were from the prior day. The Parmesan cheese was also prepackaged and not freshly grated, and for the price we paid ($50+) we didn't expect to be served food low-quality food. The only picture I took was of our coffee. Our server did the bare minimum. They weren't rude, but also weren't friendly. We ran out of Cholula sauce and she grabbed one from another table with people sitting there. Overall a very poor experience. Based completely on this one experience we would never return.

A "retro diner" with friendly service and very good food. After a two and half hour early morning…read moreflight, I was ready for a bite to eat. I looked at the local Yelp reviews and this sounded good. Our server was friendly and like clockwork when it came to keeping our coffee cups refilled with steaming hot and very good coffee (because it was freezing cold out there baby!). I really enjoyed my steak and eggs. The steak was tender and the eggs were cooked according to my instructions. The inside was decorated with pictures of Illinois' two favorite sports teams - which would be the Cardinals and the Cubs, along with historical references to old Route 66 that had so much influence on these small towns in Southern Illinois. We had a very good meal, great service, and all at a very reasonable cost. I recommend you check this place out.

We were able to seat ourselves with no wait on a Wednesday morning. Our waitress was nice and…read morehelpful. The pancakes were huge! Good eggs and hashbrowns. Simple down home country cookin. Everything was good.

enjoyed. the prices were very good!!! i had their grilled cheese which didnt wow me but i love the…read morepretzel bread. i also had ice cream and gooey butter cookies and LOVED that. the surrounding area is very cute as well

You're definitely getting a bang for your buck here, wow! So reasonably priced for what you get…read more The pick 2 combo is a great option for lunch! The portion sizes are great & everything was very fresh. We got the turkey pesto melt, the cream pasta, & a couple salads. We loved it all! Service was very quick & it was pretty busy when we stopped by so that was nice. We parked down the street & walked up to the restaurant, which was fun because there's lots of little shops nearby to see.

This was my first time trying this restaurant, I have looked it up a few times, but I never really…read morestopped in there so I decided to go ahead and give something to a try. Walking in almost turned around because it wasn't very presentable. It looks like it was either in the process of being rehab or it just never got finished and I'm always a little leery about the way restaurants look when I'm eating at them, but I decided to give it a try anyway. we sat down at the table, we realized that there was paint coming off the walls, and there were pieces missing from the ceiling, which makes me of things falling into my food. We kept it sample order pancakes & French toast with potatoes. The French toast was the one thing that really tasted homemade while the pancake tasted frozen. The pancake was not fluffy at all. It had that stifffeeling. The omelette was OK and the potatoes were OK, but neither of them had any seasoning. Not particularly that personally, would visit but I believe people should try restaurants for themselves.

Like being in Mayberry, RFD..... old fashioned, low tech, average but genuine service, food clearly…read moremad w . Expect to experience and old fashion, hard to find , genuine breaky experience

Today my bestie and I took a trip down to Kimmswick and made a stop at the Blue Owl Restaurant &…read moreBakery for lunch. It had been years since we had visited, and we were excited to spend the day walking around the little town and enjoying a meal at one of the places it's known for. We arrived around 11 a.m., and it was the perfect timing. There was plenty of parking, and we were able to walk right in and get seated. After lunch, we spent about an hour shopping around town, and when we came back through, the parking lot was packed and the sidewalks were much busier. I would definitely recommend arriving earlier if you want a more relaxed experience. Even though it was August, the weather was surprisingly beautiful, with temperatures in the low 70s, so we decided to sit out on the veranda. It was such a great choice. The view was peaceful, there was a nice breeze, and it felt like we were enjoying lunch somewhere special rather than just sitting inside a busy restaurant. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive and friendly. We must have been on the same wavelength because every time I asked for her opinion between two choices, she picked the exact one I was already leaning toward without me telling her. Her recommendations were spot on! We both ordered the trio, which allows you to choose three items from a selected menu. We each started with the white chili, and it was perfect for the cooler summer day. It was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. For my main dish, I chose the turkey melt on a croissant. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. I'm trying to cut back on carbs, but that plan went out the window because it was just too good. I did save half of the sandwich for the ride home, but there was no way I was leaving that croissant behind! My bestie ordered the chicken salad croissant, and she loved it as well. She said the chicken salad was flavorful, moist, and delicious, and the croissant made it even better. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying dessert. The Blue Owl is famous for their Levee High Apple Pie, but neither of us were really craving apple pie that day. Instead, we went inside to look at the dessert display, and that might have been the hardest decision of the whole visit. Everything looked amazing! I was torn between the chocolate cream pie and the French silk, and ultimately chose the French silk. It was very smooth and rich, and the flavor was delicious. My only complaint was that I personally would have preferred more whipped cream on top, and the crust was a little firmer than I like. It wasn't bad at all--it just wasn't my favorite dessert choice. If I went back, I would probably try something different next time. My bestie chose the gooey butter cheesecake, and that one was a winner. The crust was made from a gooey butter cookie, and it was such a unique and delicious twist. Overall, we had such a great day in Kimmswick. It was the perfect little escape before summer ends and school starts back up. A beautiful walk through a charming town, great conversation with a best friend, and a delicious meal made for a wonderful day. We're already looking forward to coming back!

This was my friend and I first time going to this bakery. We were excited to eat here but the wait…read morewas long, we came during lunch time on Saturday. Therefore we opted to get the bakery to go. The staff were nice and friendly. We ordered our bakery items and walked around this town to explore this town for a little bit. The bakery items, taste great and made in house.

Coming from Chicago, we've had some seriously good sandwiches over the years, and Ninth Street Deli…read morecan go toe to toe with any of them any day of the week. From the second we walked in, the guy at the front was extremely friendly and greeted us immediately, which set the tone right away. The food was beyond exceptional. The bread was phenomenal, the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and you could tell the meat was sliced thin and prepared with care. Everything tasted high quality and made fresh to order. The service was amazing from start to finish. Definitely one of the best sandwich spots I've had in a long time. Highly recommend!

Ceci is great! She is the 3 stars! I haven't had Ninth St Deli since they had a location…read moredowntown, but I remembered I had a good sandwich. This location is on the edge of Soulard near the brewery. It's a bar with another room with tables and a kitchen that serves Ninth St Deli. Ceci came to our table and brought menu's and chatted with us about the location. She was great, so enthusiastic about everything. She explained sandwiches and offerings and took our order. I got the pick two with half a hot sandwich and chili. The food came, and it was decent. I thought the sandwich could have used more chicken. The chili was ok, too. Ceci was so great she made the experience great.

Mrs. K and I caught a 6 am flight to STL. We were up at 3 am and had no time for breakfast. We…read morelanded on time and picked up our rental car. Mrs. K said she knew a place to eat. I am in a stupor. I have never seen nor heard of this place. It's a typical older diner with booths and a rather older interior. Our server seemed to be busy. She brought our drinks and said she would be back. Not my favorite thing a server said. She shows up, takes our order, and the food comes out rather quickly. When I first saw the ham, I was thinking, "Oh boy, this is not going to be good." Tasted way better than it looked. I did the same thing with the brown-and-serve sausage. Tasted better than it looked. Eggs, toast, and hash brown were all good.

I was looking for someplace near airport as I was dropping off a family member. It was very busy…read morebut we were immediately greeted and sat down. Our server was very kind and offered suggestions. The chicken wings were not done and I had to send back to have them prepare fresh ones. The pancakes were very sweet. I am unsure if I would visit again as the hot came out hot, all the food lacked flavor. Decent ambience, seemed clean.