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.

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.

Food was so good but DO NOT get the croffle. We had the breakfast burrito (which was fab) and the…read morenutella and ham and cheese (pictured) croffles. Thought we were eating cheese but it was a glob of completely raw dough in the middle... Coffee and burritos were wonderful. Flavor of the croffles were spot on, we just prefer them cooked all the way through. pictured is some of the dough I scooped out of the middle of our ham and cheese one.

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.

I've been twice now and really like it! Super cute spot with the friendliest workers. Last time I…read morecame I got a cortado and I'm always impressed at how good these baristas are at latte art (it's harder than it looks). It tasted great and when we accidentally stayed until they closed they were super nice in letting us know that they weren't open any more.

This coffee shop is so unique because they have a large selection of empanadas! They are so…read morefreaking good and they have both breakfast and lunch flavors. I've also never had a coffee shop serve me cold brew, and a glass which I thought was a really nice touch. Very friendly service, you really can't go wrong here!

I didn't know what I wanted and the barista suggested a blueberry lavender espresso tonic and she…read moreknocked it out of the park. Super friendly staff and good drink. Will come back!

Ambiance was nice! I would go back to work or have a quick chat with a friend. I wasn't thrilled…read morewith the size of the coffee for the price but I understand boutique coffee shops. The ladies were friendly and helpful and aided me in choosing a menu item. I'd like to go back to try other items.

E61 is my go-to coffee shop! Consistently excellent brews and yummy treats…read more They've also added a selection of Greek pantry items: olive oil, chocolate treats, tea, coffee, and more! The study area (recently upgraded) is so welcoming and comfy - it almost makes me want to be a student again!

Absolutely love this spot! The baristas are always so friendly and there are lots of seating…read moreoptions! Tell me where else you can find a beautiful blueberry donut latte in the city??

I love that this place is in an old church! They set it up to be really nice. I also love the…read morecoffee. I've been by twice and they were very friendly and the coffee was delicious.

Walked into a church, walked out with the most delicious sugar cookie and a delicious latte…read more Quite literally a converted church(it looks like they may still use it as such?) tons of space and quiet for the folks that like a side of studying with their caffeine. Spacious, open, rustic. The workers are awesome. Super polite, and energetic. The sugar cookie was absolutely insane. It may weigh 1 pound, lol. Latte was superb as well. I was hoping to get some of their lunch because that menu looks amazing, but they only serve it weekdays! All around an incredible coffee shop with a unique space to pair!

Cute new to me Coffee spot in South County. In a plaza next to a dog groomer…read more Cozy spot, coffee bar in the back left corner, a nice banquet seat and tables on the left and a few tables on the right. The framed coffee bean burlap bags and other decorations were cute. All the staff had smiles and welcome faces. I reviewed the menu and the cove's fall favorites and decided on a cove classic called that girl made with brown sugar + vanilla + cinnamon powder. I think I could have gotten it iced but I only do hot so I got hot. It was sweet but not too sweet with a nice cinnamon flavor. Nice area to sit and chill or work or do whatever. Great spot on my way home from my hair salon to visit again

Absolutely loved the vanilla matcha with strawberry! So flavorful, and the strawberry was the…read moreperfect touch. It was so good I forgot to take a picture before I finished it! Also, the interior is very cute and various seating options available.