Nutshell: Cool, casual atmosphere with nice staff. Food's nothing really to write home about unfortunately. Popped in on a sunny, warm Sunday afternoon during a festival on Cherokee Street. I've been wanting to come here for a while. When you walk in it's a very cozy space with lots to look at. I was one of about 6 people in the whole place. You pick from the menu board then order at the counter in the back. The menu is pretty broad with breakfasty things and lunchy things. I went for the Ample Breast sandwich (Turkey bacon club basically) and a can of soda. Don't forget to grab your napkins and utensils from by the menu before you grab a seat. I really really wanted to like this place. I really loved the bread, it was a hearty honey wheat...but that was it. The bacon was limp and the turkey seemed like it was fresh out of a Costco pre-sliced deli meat package. My total came to about $11-$12, which seems high for what I received. Now, I'm not going to write this place off just yet. It's a coffee house and I will be headed back to sample the java. It's does have a great patio that would be great for a meet up with friends. The staff is really friendly as well. I would say give it a go if you're in the area, because it may have been an off day. read more

Such a well needed, wonderful place! Free condoms, sex positive events (no, they don't have orgies or anything, they have information and sometimes hilarious events such as kinky bingo and trans support groups.) They also have a great library of fiction and nonfiction books about sexuality and even some activism. Shameless Grounds is a huge breath of fresh air. Don't be afraid of the sex positive vibes, though. Nobody is creepy or gross and the back patio is just lovely for a drink! ALSO THEY MAKE AH-MA-ZING SANGRIAS oh my gosh. The best I've ever had. read more

This is one of my very favorite coffee shops in St. Louis The space is great, the staff is nice, the owners are wonderful. The food is good. The atmosphere is great (mostly people working on laptops) I wish they had better coffee, but that's really not why I keep going back. read more

Easily my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Excellent service that's only surpassed by its excellent food.

Amazing coffee, great eats, friendly staff, and a cool outdoor patio. What else do you need? This is my go to coffee shop in St Louis. If you like iced coffee go for the cold brew over the americano. It's extra caffeinated and absolutely delicious. read more

Always there for great drinks on a Sunday morning to cure the omnipresent hangover and get me ready for my day off.

Very interesting concept for a coffee shop. I was there for lunch, the food and adult drinks were good. Plus they have a large outdoor patio which is great on a nice day. Keep an open mind when you go. read more

Definitely not coming back here. It is so small. I got a strawberry smoothie and it was nasty! Service was okay but not worth coming back!

My FAVORITE place to get coffee after my walk or jog!!! The atmosphere is comfortable, homey, the patio is AMAZING, the drinks are good, the food is good, the people are nice, there is library of books to read there (or check out and take with you), and unlike the other neighborhood coffee shops there is plenty of room for you! Check it out, but not everyone okay? I need you to leave room in there for me! read more

I doubt I could ever say enough about this place. The only thing more amazing than the food and coffee here is the people. The inside dining room may be small, but it's cozy and relaxing. The "sex positive" atmosphere is nothing but "positive" in every way, including not being aggressively presented. Other than the subtleties of the book titles and pictures (which are more about hinting at nudity than outright nakedness), it's just plain a comfortable, relaxing, enjoyable coffee and sandwich shop. The patio out back is large and has plenty of sitting space while remaining extra roomy, more like sitting in a park than a restaurant. Like I said, the people there are the most amazing of all, and the service is always top-notch, just like the food. If you eat meats, I heartily recommend the Chauvinist Pig and Black And Blue. Their breakfast platters & sandwiches are always available, and always good. If you like good coffee, whether specialty espressos or just good old "Endless Cup" of java, this is the place to get it. You'll never go back to a Starbucks again. read more

This coffee house sits in the middle of a quiet street. It is a laid back and understated place. The iced Americanos and iced tea were very refreshing. Nice place to get work done. read more

Didn't really know what to expect walking in here, was not sure why it was named "Shameless" Grounds but we were looking for a breakfast place so decided to check it out. Walking in you will understand why it is kind of an "out-of-the-box" Gathering Place. Fun decorations, many many books in a beautiful wooden bookcase along the wall. The young woman behind the counter was very inviting and pleasant, explaining the different food options and I guess she is also who prepared our breakfast as we saw no one else on the premises. kitchen opens at 9 a.m. so we had a several minute wait. Good coffee and then our breakfast came. Oh my gosh eggs actually cooked over easy, toasted bagel, delicious home fried potatoes ( how did they get potatoes to taste that good?) I had crispy bacon and my dining partner had sausage and both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Wish I was in this area of town more often in the morning. I did purchase pumpkin gooey butter cake to have later in the day and had I known it was going to be so delicious I would have bought more than one piece to take with me. read more

Had the breakfast sandwich which was a bagel egg,bacon and cheese. Right price tasted very good. Let the dog with us on the porch great outside patio, in a neighborhood that is being revised. Adult oriented and serves bloody Mary's read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in the city. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is awesome! I can sit in this place for hours and read, do homework, or chat with a friend and feel at home the whole time. Every patron is nice and sometimes you can even stumble into a meeting or open mic! Shameless embraces people's differences and individuality. There is no judgement in or around that building. I absolutely love it. read more

My wife and I were out for a drive around St. Louis so she could shoot some photos of various buildings, etc around the city. Our daughter works in the Lemp/Benton Park area, so we swung by and picked her up for a quick coffee break. I knew there was a coffee shop nearby, but wasn't sure exactly where or what, so we drove around the area and found "Shameless Grounds". Walked in. OK, interesting decor...no prudes here, so we were fine. Ordered two mocha lattes for me and the daughter, and a wine for my wife. We sat at a table to wait for our order. I decided that maybe I was just a LITTLE uncomfortable sitting with my two girls and looking at the naked women photos adorning the table top, so we all laughed and moved to a table near the window that was not decoupaged with nudies. Our drinks were ready very quickly, and all agreed they were delicious! Perfect mix, and they got the soy milk for me (lactose intolerant), and regular milk for my daughter (allergic to soy). My wife's wine was very good (not all wines are good wines). As we talked and drank, I noticed the plaster casts above the bookshelves, and after about 30 seconds realized what they were casts of (hint: vaginas). I decided not to point that out to my wife and daughter, who had their backs to them. They ended up seeing them later, anyway, but at least not from hubby/dad. So anyway...great coffee, great service, nice place to sit and drink and chat, so long as you're not offended by sex. Didn't try the food, so can't say anything about that. read more

Love this place. I've only visited a dozen times as it's not really in my neighborhood but have attended a few of the "community events" hosted there. Food, coffee, tea, all reasonably priced. A variety of options are available as well as vegetarian/vegan options. Waitstaff is friendly and will offer suggestions as needed. Most of my visits have been in the winter months so I can't review the outdoor seating but the interior is small, cozy, funky, and unique. I wish the interior was larger - would make it 5 stars in my opinion if there was more seating available. I've come in on the weekends and sometimes you had to wait for seating or "steal" a chair from someone's table. Some folks are there to work or study so they "camp" which takes away from the seating also. It would be especially helpful when there are events or groups gathering - that many people makes it cramped but then you get use to it. The decor is eclectic, funky and vibrant, sex positive and fun - if you are offended by BDSM, genetalia, LGBTQ, sex positive, themes/decor etc etc or possibly overhearing someone's conversation discussing the above, you may be uncomfortable. It's not Starbucks. It's an adult coffee shop. But like a previous poster said, it's not like they serve drinks with penis straws or the barista is decked out in leather. It's your neighborhood coffee shop with a twist. I know several folks who aren't in the lifestyle who visit and their experiences have always been positive. I'm comfortable being "me" there and appreciate all it offers the community. read more