I've been meaning to stop by here for at least a year, and I finally made it. Definitely worth the…read morewait. I stopped by on a Sunday just before a rush, so I was able to get my food ordered and made promptly. I just had the spicy chicken katsu sandwich and fries, which was very good. Particularly with the sheer amount fries in the box, you could easily split it. I do want to eventually come by and try one of their desserts, but I was absolutely stuffed after my food, so I did not indulge this time. Considering the serving size, I think the price is very reasonable. It's not a huge menu, but sometimes that's just a sign that they only make what they know they can do well. Highly recommended

Great meal at Sando Shack! The pork katsu rice bowl was packed with flavor, but the chicken katsu…read moresandwich completely stole the show...it was super crispy, juicy, and had lots of flavor. The only thing I expected a bit more from was the bread itself. Since it's a sandwich-focused spot, I thought it would be a little more memorable, but it definitely didn't take away from how good everything else was. Don't skip dessert either. We tried both the Choc Oreo Taiyaki and the Nutella Taiyaki (those fish-shaped waffle things), and they were the perfect sweet finish. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

We stopped by The Blue Duck while we were in the St. Louis area, and we're so glad we did! The food…read morewas absolutely delicious--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If you're looking for a place with amazing food and outstanding service, I definitely recommend giving The Blue Duck a try. We'd happily come back the next time we're in the area

Excellent cocktails - both interesting and reasonable priced (IMO). Food was also tasty…read more Wandered in here for lunch after moving a friend on a Saturday, seating at the bar readily available. Parking lot in rear.

Lunch time could be breakfast time and usually is for me when I stop by Bolyard's when I am in…read moreMaplewood. Order at the counter weather you are getting butcher items or ordering food from the menu. Don't forget to look in the cold cases for any number of items from eggs, bone broth, their delicious frozen biscuits, and many other items. Lots to choose from. I don't usually stray from my usual order of seasonal hash but I was eyeing a couple of new items I hadn't seen on the brunch menu before. A breakfast sandwich and hash browns. I was going back and forth and one of the employees encouraged me to go with something different. I asked if I could get it on a biscuit and would be sold. They checked and said yes, I was excited because I LOVE the biscuit. I decided to try the hash browns, too. You take a number and pick your seat, counter with stools line the windows to the outside as well as section that looks into the butcher cutting area. Food came out quickly and was thrilled at the hash browns, they looked so good. Shredded potatoes fried crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside - very good and I would definitely order them again. I am usually very picky about cheese, but I love pimento and the biscuit sandwich was amazing. So it came out as a split biscuit with the house ham and pimento spread, pepper jelly, arugula, heirloom tomato, and a fried egg. I cut the egg in half so I could take half home but it turned out to be nonsense as I couldn't stop eating the sandwich and finished the whole thing! Now I will have a hard decision next time I stop in! Staff is always great, super friendly, and always helpful answering any questions. Food is amazing!

Just go by direct from the farmers, the markup isn't worth it here anymore. As others have…read morementioned, they do over salt their prepared food fairly often but that's just the chef's palate. Everything's high-quality and poor value after accounting for the price. I stopped in to pick up a pork loin because I was around the corner, looking for ~3-4lbs of meat. They only had a 1 1/2 pound in the case (order taker weighed it to confirm before going to the back, which should've been my first warning) so I asked if they had any larger ones. They were nice enough to check and offer to cut one. That's where things went downhill. After waiting 5 or 10 minutes, my order taker came back out to ask how I wanted it prepped (bone or boneless, skin on or off). I said skin off and ambivalent on the bones. This was my mistake, leaving my fate to the hands of someone profit motivated. I walked out with just about a 3 pound bone in roast, which is maybe half a pound more meat than the one and a half pound I turned down - not enough for my guests and I. Had I gotten a roast closer to 4lbs, I would've been unhappy with the price but not enough to write a review. Additionally, they only charged a dollar less for bone in. At $15/lb, I effectively paid the price of their beef for the meat after accounting for the bone. I felt tricked. In hindsight, I should've just turned it down when I saw the price, but I was a bit too shocked to say anything. So I paid my bill and swore that I wouldn't be coming back for anything but (maybe) sausage or a snack again.

I love the lighting in this place. This small sandwich shop is very nice. Decorated with a mural…read moreand lighting. They are celebrating 5o years. St Louis only has 2 locations. This location has been here for about 2 years. The young lady took our orders. She was patient with us knowing it was our 1st time. When the order was ready she brought it to the table. I has the wagyu Philly Cheesesteak with mushrooms, onions, sweet and hot peppers. The sandwich has a kick, but not too hot. It was very enjoyable. The fries were crispy. They could have used some salt. If you haven't tried it you need to. There's parking in front. They have a couple of parking spots dedicated for to go orders.

While visiting in STL, we stopped here for lunch. I ordered the capastrami fries, which were really…read moregood. The only downside was that the pastrami was in big chunks, not chopped, and they didn't follow my request to have the sauce on the side. It was still good. The inside is small, and most people order at the counter and take out food. My family tried the French dip and wagyu cheesesteak with no complaints.

We would honestly have never even found this spot if we hadn't been out to dinner/drinks in the…read morearea the night before and left our car. We went and picked it up around lunch time and decided to stop in here for a couple sandwiches. This is a cute little mom and pop deli with TONS of great sanwich options. The bread was so fluffy and delicious, and they loaded the sandwiches with lots of toppings. Very St. Louis with lots of meats and sauces, and some flavor profiles that I only see in this area. I saw that they just opened in 2019, but they give a classic St. Louis establishment feel. We have some friends who live down the street so we will definitely be back with them.

I got the Italian. Bread was soft and fresh. Ingredients were well portioned and flavorful. I call…read morethis sandwich a proper Italian. I'll be ordering again!

SOLID spot to grab some lunch in Clayton. I've been here twice now since my initial visit, and it…read morewas delicious both times. It's counter service, you order, and they bring your items out to you. It has a cozy, provision vibe and it's definitely high on quality. I ordered a salad my first visit, and it was great! I got the chopped, which is mt favorite when I'm dining in at Pastaria. I added chicken for protein and it hit the spot. My second visit I got the viral kale chicken Caesar and it was so good! I understand the hype. They're only open lunch hours so check em out.

Coming to St. Louis for work, the first day I was in the office my team went out to lunch and…read moretouted Pastaria Deli & Wine. This was so good; we came here the whole week we were in St. Louis for lunch! The office I was working in was on the same block as Pastaria Deli & Wine, so a less than five-minute walk from the office, so no driving or need to hail an Uber was awesome. Inside there are wine bottles all over the walls and it just has this cozy, Italian café/deli vibe. Depending on when you get there, the line to the cash register can snake out the door, but it moves pretty fast. There's a surprising number of tables inside and since the weather was nice, there were several tables out in front. Each day, we had the same cashier, Carly (I believe that's her name). Carly was incredibly bubbly, cute, fun! Once we placed our order, we received a metal tag with a number on it and found a table. I didn't order any sort of specialty drink; I took advantage of the free water located near the back of the restaurant. The time from when we placed our order to getting our lunch was pretty quick, even when the place was packed for lunch. So for the three days I was in St. Louis, I ordered these three sandwiches: 1. Il Capo Italiano: Lemon ricotta, mortadella, soppressata, mozzarella, giardiniera, salted potato chips (Miss Vickie's most likely), arugula, red wine vinegar, & extra virgin olive oil on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - A jam-packed sandwich! The lemon ricotta was amazing and the crunch from the salted potato chips was excellent. Beware that this sandwich is heavy on the oils, so be prepared to "wear" this sandwich the rest of the day unless you brought your toothbrush. haha This sandwich was plenty thick, the slices of mozzarella really helped to make this sandwich thick and filling. 2. Volpi Heritage Prosciutto: Volpi Heritage prosciutto, butter, lemon olive oil, & house-made giardiniera on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - The lemon olive oil was a very pleasant flavor, not too strong. Of the three sandwiches I ordered, this was the smallest in terms of fillings but it was still plenty filling for lunch with a bag of Miss Vicky's Spicy Dill Pickle chips! 3. Chicken Bacon Ranch: Thin sliced chicken breast, bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, tomato, arugula, banana peppers, & jalapeno-ricotta ranch on a 6.5" Union Loafers Hoagie - The sliced chicken breast was piled on thick and the bacon was a welcome addition. There was plenty arugula and banana peppers inside but the jalapeno-ricotta ranch elevated this! Creamy with a slight spicy kick to it. I didn't have one bad meal here and for the quality and quantity, I felt the prices were pretty reasonable, especially in the year 2026. Pastaria Deli & Wine is an awesome lunch spot! The friendly staff, cool, authentic Italian-vibes, fast service, and the quality food, it comes together here! I can't wait to come back through St. Louis for work and stop in here again for lunch, maybe I'll even treat myself to some of their gelato!

I've been wanting to get to this coffee shop for a long time, and was not disappointed. Was not…read moredifficult to get to, parking was easy on the street right in front, great atmosphere, friendly help. My favorite thing was the pass it forward where you could purchase a coffee for someone else leaving a note on the board. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I did not eat any food but my latte was delicious! Will definitely be back.

This spot has been on my "to visit" list for so long and I'm grateful the Coffee Pass helped me…read morecheck it off my list. It's a cute coffee shop in the core of Maplewood. They have a great menu to choose from and amazing service - they're literally so kind. Drinks were delicious and I loved the muffin I got! Definitely a great spot to swing by if you're in the area :) Also I love that they show what they support. It's so important in this day and age to do so.

Central State Sandwiches is a great addition to the 2nd Shift Brewery. A nice variety of sandwiches…read moreon great chewy hogie bread The ChopCheese features a great combo of short rib, brisket and tri-tip Tender and full of flavor. The Pesto Chicken Club is also very good. The Jalapeño cheese adds a little heat. The wings are marinated in buttermilk. Both buffalo and bourbon sauces are house made as is the Ranch dressing. The owner / chef is personable and helpful. Housed in the family friendly 2nd Shift Brew Pub.

This spot is located inside 2nd shift brewing. The chopped cheese was pretty good. They use union…read moreloafers bread. Fast service. Order online and pick up at inside window.

The environment is super cute and bustling. baristas were nice. I asked about the avo toast size…read moreand they said it was pretty big-- i ordered it and when it arrived, yes the piece of bread was decent sized... but there was probably 2 tablespoons of avocado spread on it(,: felt like eating dry toast for the price. but otherwise, my coffee was delish.

I hadn't been here in awhile and WOW I was missing out. It's so big and airy and I love all of the…read moreplants. The indoor space, outdoor space, and even parking lot were all great! I love that they put on events with other businesses and have created a community. Oh and the food is delicious too! They have a great kids menu and high chairs available. The bakery case is always a hit, the meals are delicious, and the coffee is pouring. I will definitely be back here again soon!

Went here with my beloved Gracie so I'm sure the company influenced me…read more That being said stunning campfire latte served in a bowl like mug aside a simply perfect bacon, egg and cheese biscuit on a perfect temp patio under an umbrella with two friendly doodles to pet. Street parking was fairly fully on a Friday morning but walking a block was pleasant. Service wasn't super fast despite not being busy so probs not the move in a rush.

Having a weirdly large cinnamon roll on the patio outside Kentzo Koffee, it occurred to me that it…read morewould be lovely to live nearby. I'd eat there on the reg. I'd be grossly overweight. Eventually, I'd run out of money and be forced to live out of doors, perhaps in a tent in the park across the street. It would almost be worth it. Kentzo Koffee is not without its flaws, but it's a good place to have a coffee ("koffee") and a light breakfast. It's not clear to me how long it's been around, but it's possible they have a few issues that just need ironing out. A guy from my running group who lives nearby was running down the litany of businesses that have been in this space. Is this location cursed? Was a Native American killed there? This is no fault of Kentzo, but there was some confusion as to whether the breakfast bowl comes with eggs. I could have sworn that it doesn't and that the menu made this clear, but a few members of my group, who are girls with whom I'm not inclined to outwardly disagree, insisted that it does. It seems like it should anyway, right? What's a breakfast bowl without eggs? You could just as easily have such a bowl for lunch. That's unacceptable. This place had umpteen baristas, including one dressed like she was working for tips in a place frequented by bikers (she looked amazing), but they were barely keeping up with orders. This was fine with me. I didn't have anywhere to be, and my drink--an iced vanilla latte, natch--was good when it finally came out. But this is not the kind of place to stop and grab a quick drink on your way to work. There was only one guy making food, as far as I can tell, and he was on it. He made my Breakfast Bowl w/ Bacon and brought it out before I got my drink. He warned me that the bowl was hot, but he was holding it with his bare hand. He must think that I'm actually *from* Maplewood. I had to have the girl who handed me my drink fetch my cinnamon roll. Were they supposed to hand it to me when I ordered? Were they hoping I'd just forget? The cinnamon roll was cold, like maybe it sat in a refrigerator overnight. It occurred to me that it almost certainly wasn't made that day, but it didn't seem particularly stale or prepackaged. It cost more than I paid for most meals in the pre-Brandon era, and it occurred to me that they could just give you a bit less, not charge as much, and I'd be fine with that. Did I devour the whole thing in a few bites anyway, like I just got out of jail? Yes. Yes, I did.