Historic route 66,…read more Plenty of charm. Restaurants from fine dining to drive-thru, from pizza to steak (pick your poison) Kirkwood has it. Sweet treats from chocolate shops to local cake & bake shops. Amtrak Station for travelers, USPS for shippers, Magic House for kiddos, Pubs for drinkers, farmers market for organics, Global Grocers for internationalist, Walmart for the masses and First Watch for me. ~Christy

If I had to live in the suburbs, I'd live in Kirkwood. In fact Kirkwood is kind of my hood away…read morefrom my hood. I love many of the restaurants up and down Kirkwood Road. Breakfast at Spencer's, Burgers at Five Star Burgers, frozen custard at Andy's and cupcakes from SmallCakes. I also enjoy shopping The Bug Store, getting glass cut at Kirkwood Glass and having my dogs groomed at Little House of Dogs. The streets and neighborhoods of Kirkwood look so picturesque and stepford, that I can't help myself. I just want to be a part of it, Kirkwood, Kirkwood.

If you recognize the place, the cozy restaurant (Vista) used to be my go-to for little Korean fried…read morechicken sliders. They were the best this world could offer and I was so bummed that were shutting their doors. And then, Morning Glory Diner breathed life back into the space. They're your classic diner without the classic diner look or overly greasy and heavy feel. Their menu focuses on some breakfast staples like buttermilk biscuits, the slinger, and cornmeal pancakes- all priced reasonably (it's nice when you can dine out and not hurt your wallet). Be sure to make a trip and indulge a little. :)

Oh, what a beautiful morning. Oh, what a beautiful day. I just had a delicious breakfast at,…read moreMorning Glory Diner. Yes, I just participated in the first round of, "Meet the Diner". It's a new monthly CYE, that is going to expose us all to the fabulous and delicious diners within our great city of STL. Best of all, you get to do experience them with fellow Yelpers aka foodies just like yourself. David one one of the co-owners was the perfect host. You could hear his passion as he explained each item on his breakfast menu to our group of Yelpers/foodies. He shared which were his personal favorites and which contained house-made items/ingredients. Seriously, whatever you selecte, would be the right choice. Nobody was disappointed with their choice and everyone cleaned their plates. Max, this was a fun CYE. I am looking forward to the next diner, and personally, I am hoping to make it to each and everyone on the diner tour.

The City of Edwardsville has really come a long way over the years. It's grown into a great college…read moretown while still keeping that welcoming, family-friendly feel. There's a nice balance here--plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from, along with a strong sense of community. Whether you're a student, a family, or just visiting, there's always something to do and somewhere new to check out. Overall, it's a well-rounded area that continues to grow and it's easy to see why so many people enjoy living and spending time here

From my yelp hub of St. Louis to home, you go over the bloodcurdling bridge, past the terrifying…read moretower of trash, left at the horrible hill, and north until you enter the heart of E'ville. My facetious "directions" are inspired by encounters with people who seem fearful of crossing the Mississippi, like the medieval cartographer who wrote on the edge of his map: "Beyond here, there be dragons." In response to this fear, I like to remind people that Edwardsville functions as a "suburb," using the second definition in Webster's Dictionary: "A smaller community ... within commuting distance of a city." I know many residents who commute to downtown for work, and some as far as west county. They'll tell you that the drive to downtown is easier than from places like Wildwood, St. Charles, or Lake St. Louis: commuting time is generally shorter, and morning into St. Louis and evening out, you have the sun at your back rather than in your face. There are at least six ways to approach E'ville, but, if you're coming from St. Louis, three make the most sense. If you happen to be looking for something on the east side of town, you could take I-55 to exit 23, then travel the new Governors' Parkway west. This is the way most people approach if they're coming from northern Illinois, or from eastern outlying areas to shop in grocery stores or strip malls. If you want a peaceful approach that takes you by the northern outskirts of SIUE, and through the historic St. Louis Street residential area, you could travel I-255 north to New Poag Road, then go east. Perhaps the best all-purpose route, not too busy, but takes you by or near restaurants, schools, and shopping, is to travel I-270 to exit #9, then left over the bridge, then veer right on Illinois 157 and northeast up the long hill on the bluff. You'll travel five or six miles through several traffic lights, and end up at the "T" intersection for St. Louis Street, where you'll turn right to find downtown. My LEAST favorite approach is I-270 to exit #12, which takes you north along Illinois 159, Troy Road, sort of the Manchester Road of our area. I've lived in Edwardsville very nearly ten years. It's the seat of Madison County, with a long history (third oldest city in Illinois). The establishment fifty years ago of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville slowly changed the flavor of the community, in many positive ways, I think. I moved here for two reasons: a fine job, and excellent public schools for my children. The bike trails are as good as any you'll find in the metro area. The shopping and dining options get better every year. I don't work for the city or the chamber of commerce, but I want to encourage you to try it sometime. It may be E'ville, but it's really not so scary.

With all the money they charge after the pandemic (cost has doubled), you would think that they…read morewould provide better support for weekend and pay issues. It's amazing that they can have your service cut off during the weekend and force you to wait until Monday to restore service. IL Am Water won't restore without the approval of sewer who only works M - F, so if freezing weather is coming, you're just out of luck, just pray that your pipes don't freeze. Trash and water should be totally separate. Reality is nobody earns their pay anymore. Sad!

City of Belleville- A good place to live. School district is good, great local small businesses, it…read moreboasts a old eclectic almost historical movie theatre in the downtown area, with restaurants, and bars. Belleville is good for nightlife, arts, and festivals. Come check out the annual chili cook-off, Art on the Square, Eckert's orchard, and the Fairgrounds. The city has public transportation, three MetroLink stops, and Lindenwood college campus.

best small town around. from busch stadium to home in 5 minutes? yep. plenty of trees, deer,…read morewildlife with super easy access in a key location? affordable housing? yep. experienced leadership and wide support system keeps this place a village lost in time. don't speed. bounded by the UNESCO world heritage site (cahokia mounds) to the east, the wetlands to the north and the railroad repair facility to the south little fairmont has managed to annex the old stock yards area and big things are going on there: bunge grain facility is now operational. the new interstate bridge (did i mention central location) will have multiple exits in fairmont city. the little village that works.

Adorning the side of an otherwise very boring building, this vertical garden must have been…read moreinstalled recently. Walking up to it, I thought that it was just a clever netting-shaped artwork but that's the lattice for all the ivy and climbing plants to enjoy. So far, not much growth but come back in a few years. There are lights in the lattice and there is a brick area that will be great for an outdoor dining area. I look forward to seeing it expand. [Review 14448 overall, 1774 of 2020, number 82 in Missouri.]

This small pocket park is located along a busy street with restaurants and other attractions…read morenearby. It's a perfect spot to take a seat or a selfie but there isn't much else here other than the "MAPLEWOOD" sign which is tough to photograph as the bus stop and the light pole are right here. Not much else going on. [Review 1271 of 2024 - 371 in Missouri - 22294 overall]

In my lifetime the Cardinals won in 1006 and 2011 as well as several times before. Nice display of…read moretrophies around Bus h Dtsfium. They in fact won their first year here and more were celebrating in 2006 than the entire city population.

My husband and I came out to St. Louis to watch our Giants play and did a cursory pre game walk…read morearound the perimeter of the ballpark to check out the scene. We turned a corner and wow, how cool is this?!? They have a giant championship trophy to greet you! Even though they are our competition, I can't hate on this cool piece of architecture that reminds The Lou and the people that visit how great their team is. Way to represent!