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Shortwave Coffee

4.1 (22 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Mindy P.

I know this is a really popular cafe in the area, and the aesthetics are clean and modern. Drinks are a bit pricey though! I got an ice matcha latte that was $7+ and that felt a little too pricey for me. They also serve desserts too. Overall a nice place to get work done or meet with friends.

Mint Mayday-  do you see the Mint in the right upper corner of my drink?
Stephanie K.

I love this spot for studying and working so I'm so glad another coffee place decided to open at this location. Only thing is..... they don't do Cold Foams. I know first world problems, right? I sucked it up and I got their Cookie Butter Latte iced & their Mint Mayday! Both were really yummy and not too sweet. Right amount of sweet for me. For Mint Mayday, I was like "Mint in coffee? I don't know about that"! Surprisingly, it was good and very refreshing. If I wasn't scared of acid reflux, I would've chugged it! Great space for work and study for solo and group. Outlets everywhere! Good lighting! Street meter parking (download parkmobile) Few pastries available, but no kitchen food. Friendly staff!

Asiago simit, cheddar chive scone, lemon feta scone

I've had their Asiago simits several times and they are always fantastic! The cheddar chive and lemon feta scones are also great, though better if warmed. A little bit more expensive than I would like, but great quality nonetheless. Every time I've been, staff has been great!

Abigail R.

This is such a massive space and I love the main area and the outdoor section. They are open until 8pm which is such a rarity. Popped in on a Sunday evening and ordered an iced matcha with honey. It was perfectly sweetened. Staff were friendly and the matcha was out fairly quickly. Great place to come and work. The music was a vibe but not too loud of distracting. I loved just hanging out and reading.

Orlando P.

Place that took over quarrelsome and they didn't came with some bang! Of course the same ambiance and it really nice. The service was amazing! The coffee was a good as well as some pastries!!

Whitney S.

My new favorite coffee shop. There's tons of space to work, great coffee, nice staff, and a quiet patio!

Iced caramel latte
Allison W.

What a delightful stop on my way through the central West End! I use this frequently and it previously held another coffee shop that closed down. I'm so happy to see shortwave has opened in its place. Kind staff, quick service, and a delicious latte! Lots of seating (a good mix of two person booths, tables, and window/high top seating). I was surprised with how busy it was for noon on a Tuesday! I will absolutely be back and wish them nothing but continued success as people start making this their morning stop!

Vanilla&Brown sugar latte

The coffee was okay, but the service was terrible. The guy working was very impatient, short sided, and overall just unpleasant. This makes going to a local coffee shop difficult.

White peony hot tea
Carrie R.

I was really excited to try shortwave and stopped by to do some homework. I ordered a tea and let staff know I'd be outside. I'm normally exceptionally patient when I notice a place is shortstaffed and/or busy, but was a bit confused why my tea had taken almost 20 minutes to prepare, and while the tables were filled inside, there wasn't an active line and it seemed to be not so much in a rush. I had asked one of the staff about it and it seemed as if my order was forgotten about. Totally fine, humans make mistakes! I didn't let it affect my judgement. The tea was otherwise delightful. About an hour or so later, I went to order a simit. I was pretty bummed when I learned that my order was, again, forgotten about when I had inquired about it. I want to give grace because this time around, they had been what I believe to be shortstaffed. Still, I am a bit disappointed in my first go here. I'm certain that this isn't truly what a shortwave experience should be and would like to give it another go next time.

Vanilla Macha Latte , crossaint with frangipane filling

Nice atmosphere, great esthetic! Sweet treats are good and original! Staff always nice and accommodating!

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Very nice space . Clean , bright and great staff . I had a classic latte which was delicious. I wish they had more food offers than pastries

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Beautiful new coffee shop that adds a community feel to the nearby neighborhoods. I'll be back to try more!

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Sorry y'all, I had to take a bite before the picture, but this bacon, egg, and croissant sandwich…read moreis sooooo good! I love when I can eat a breakfast sandwich without having to add jelly or jam to give it flavor. The egg portion is great, and the bacon tastes amazing. I also ordered the strawberry banana smoothie, and it was absolutely delicious, too! If you're looking for a great, clean, and quick place to grab a morning meal and a beverage, definitely check this spot out.

I love what's happening in the Cortex area, and I'm glad there's a coffee shop nearby!…read more Check for street parking (paid with an app) and be prepared to walk a bit; I found a spot a block away at 9 AM on a weekday. I wasn't greeted when I entered and I didn't see a food menu, so I chose from the baked items in cases on the counter. The drink menu included many temping items, and a list of tea varieties was on the counter. Later, I noticed an LED screen was changing displays and did include some breakfast sandwich items that I missed. Maybe next time! My latte was good. The bacon cheddar scone was served at room temp and did not seem fully cooked; it had sticky batter in the middle. Unless I missed an adjoining room, seating is limited to counter stools and tables for two-- both high top and low options. There's plenty of outdoor seating, though it wasn't shaded when I visited. Several people were working at computers in the morning I dropped by, and a few tables of two were talking. I think it would be a stretch to have a larger group in the space.

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Bel Air Social is a new discovery for me and it's a pretty new place for St. Louis, too. Food, a…read morebar, gelato, and I don't know what else is here. I love the branding. Very 1950s/1960s. It has me interested in Hotel Indigo. (Bel Air Social is inside the hotel.) I first went on a whim when passing by earlier this week and now I'm a fan of the bar. The cocktail I'm liking is "I hope this email finds you well." It's the only of the drinks I've had and it's one of those rare menu items that you fall for on your first visit and probably will rarely, if ever, deviate from... unless the menu is seasonal. Oh, that would be a bummer. Let's hope this is an evergreen cocktail. It is so well-balanced, yummy, and prettily presented. I plan to return to this bar often. The pistachio gelato was good, but a little pricey. I may like the gelato better if I try a sorbetto flavor.

Super disappointed with the service. This place has the potential to be great, but unfortunately,…read moreour experience was not good. We arrived with a larger group and were told by the bartender to sit wherever we wanted and that a server would come to us. We all sat outside and saw the waitress walking around several times, but she never came to our table. What made it more frustrating was that the place was VERY empty--maybe 9-10 people total on the patio and only a handful of people sitting around the bar inside. Eventually, we had to go inside to place our drink orders ourselves. The drinks came out incredibly slowly and strangely staggered. One person received a seltzer first, then about five minutes later two Cokes came out. After sitting outside for about 20-25 minutes waiting for the rest, someone from our group finally went back inside and found our drinks just sitting on a serving tray, melting. We asked if we could just take them ourselves. We still had a couple of drinks coming and were told those would be brought outside, but once again, my friend eventually had to go back inside to get the final two drinks. Unfortunately, the overall consensus from our group was that the drinks weren't very good either--even something as simple as a vodka soda with lime juice. I'm really not sure what was going on with the bartending and serving staff that evening, but the entire experience was disappointing. Another friend and I actually suggested this place to the group because we had heard good things and seen the positive reviews, so it was especially disappointing that everyone left feeling let down. We ultimately left without finishing our drinks. There's definitely potential here, but the service needs significant improvement.

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