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The Arch Cafe

3.4 (24 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 4:45 pm

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Toasted raviolis (some are missing)
Jennifer P.

Came here after our Arch experience because kidlet was hungry. After eating toasted ravioli the day before they were on biard with getting them today. I think there were 8 or 10 total. My kid had a melt doen because of the Parmesan cheese and herbs that were shaken on them after they came out of the cooker, so if tou have a picky eater you can stop them before they put it on. The ravioli they serve is Luisa's which is a kind you can buy in the frozen section at the grocery store. They are pretty tasty in a pinch. It seems they air fried these which is healthier but they were not crisp. They weren't the worst I have ever eaten but not the best. They were $10.65 so with tax $12 something.

Toasted ravioli
Alisha S.

The food is mid. It reminds me of elementary school cafeteria food. I got the toasted ravioli, which essentially tasted like a pizza roll.

the entrance to the restaurant
Courtenay O.

Wearing a mask dehydrates me, so before the movie and the ride to the top of the Arch, we bought a lemonade. We could have picked a prepackaged beverage (sodas, sports drinks, waters, and more) and even added something to eat, but I just wanted a refreshing drink. The lemonade hit the spot! It was VERY lemony and cold. Delicious. The restaurant is clean, well lit, and next to the gift shop. It is also across from the theater and entrance to the pods that take you to the top of the Arch. There are plenty of places to sit. Everyone wears a mask and we felt safe. Hand sanitizer stations are everywhere, and the bathrooms are around the corner from the cafe (and at the entrance to the museum).

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Tony M.

Easy snack food. Sodas and water. Not horrible prices. Service was fast. Atmosphere was cafeteria style.

Fried Ravioli
Paige R.

Visited the Arch about a week ago and of course had to make a snack stop! They had a rather extensive menu with a variety of food options, of which I selected the fried ravioli. To my surprise, fried raviolis might just be the greatest pasta creation ever! As far as service and dining area goes, the employees were very kind and quick to get our orders out and the tables were nicely cleaned. Certainly would recommend when you visit the Gateway Arch!

Pretzel
Mohan R.

Horrible stale, over salted, and cheap cheese pretzel. NOT WORTH the price of nearly $11.

Menu
Dave B.

They menu looked good, ordered toasted ravioli, Turkey panni and the biscuit sandwich. All of it was ok, but we didn't finish any of the items. They were very salty and just not that good. The prices were a little high, but that's expected being that you're at a National Park / tourist location. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. The tray return / recycle bin was a little confusing. Just overall, there are better and cheaper places to eat.

Yup, the cafe is inside before or after you go up. Get tix ahead of time. #BradyEats
Sean B.

#BradyEats if you're here you're visiting the National Gateway Park & Museum. Word to the wise: it's pricey but convenient and you're probably on a mini vaca anyway. Get the ribs or pulled pork if hungry. I'd SKIP the chicken tenders, wings & fried ravioli (those are better at about any local bar). The mozzarella tomato panini wasn't bad. Ideally you packed a soda pop or water bottle to stay hydrated and save a couple of bucks. If not, don't sweat it. You're in a safe climate controlled atmosphere where you can socially-distance with relative ease. 4-stars for just being available

Eat inside and under the arch in the museum
Ron D.

A bit crowded on our visit but great menu and clean renovated space. It's located underground beneath the arch and inside the arch museum

Soggy panini,
Lori S.

If you can eat somewhere else, do! Like even the hotdog stand outside would be better. We ordered a toasted ravioli since that is apparently the St. Louis thing, and a tomato and mozzarella Panini. Upon ordering, the "cook" took our items out of the refrigerator and popped them in a microwave oven. As food coming out of a microwave typically does, the bottom of the Panini was soggy, while the top was fine. The tomato was microwaved along with the rest of the panini. The ravioli was warm, but the marinara sauce was straight out of the refrigerator. All in all, I felt like the stuff that should've been cold, like the tomato, was hot and the stuff that should've been hot, the dipping sauce was cold. I ended up peeling the soggy bottom off and throwing it away, and eating the cheese with 1/2 of the pita. I don't know what I was expecting eating in a café at a national park, but for over $20, expected a little better. I'm only giving this review two stars instead of a one star because the workers were very friendly and I appreciate the zero waste approach with composting and recycling

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Court P.

Great place to stop for a drink or snack after the escapade up the Arch. The staff was pleasant and the place was clean!

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Food was microwaved no taste! Service was good but food was not!! Go eat before arch or after.

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1.4 mi
$$$
Locally owned & operated
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Not about the food. Did not eat here…read more We happened to be in town for a long weekend. On our way to the zoo we stopped here for a bite to eat. We were greeted by one of the nicest and overwhelmingly insulting people I have ever met. We "had to have been from out of town" because "if you were local you wouldnt have imagined coming here without a reservation." Then we spent the next 10 minutes trying to walk back to our car while having an app explained to us so "you can check for open tables at other places." There were maybe 3 people eating in the entire front area. So out of towner's, dont spend the 5 minutes looking for parking and the 5 minutes walking to this establishment to be treated like some peasant commoner who is sullying their establishment.

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Lots of tvs for game night!
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4.1
(663 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Falafel Burger Vegetarian Fries Side
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4.5
(178 reviews)
3.7 mi
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"Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing
"Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing
Oaxacan old fashioned

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3.9
(990 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Arancini Bites 3/6/26 (photo shoot, lol)
Arancini Bites 3/6/26 (photo shoot, lol)
Arancini Bites 3/6/26 (photo shoot, lol)
Arancini Bites 3/6/26 (photo shoot, lol)
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Smash Em’s Burger Bar

4.5
(71 reviews)
4.2 mi

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Stacked STL

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4.5
(1k reviews)
6.6 mi
$$

Stacked is my go-to for quick, easy, and always good! Kim waited on us and she has been there…read moreforever, she is great, always love her energy! For the first time in forever we got there during happy hour so what do we do? Save money? No, we order two appetizers instead of one! We always get the wings, and we got fried pickles that were part of the $5 appetizer choices, you can choose from several and alcohol specials, too. I always do build your own, you fill out the sheet from a pad on the table choosing your ingredients by category. I usually get the beef but last couple times I have ordered chicken but got similar toppings, Spinach, tomato, chipotle aioli, and fried jalapenos on toasted sourdough. Love it! For a small upcharge you can get a salad as a side, I like to do that because I can steal a few of the delicious fries from my companions. The salad is generous, spring mix, red onion, tomato, croutons. It comes with shaved parmesan, but I ask them to leave that off. The champagne vinaigrette is perfect. This is my favorite burger place, but I like that I can get a great chicken sandwich!

My friend and I ordered Stacked STL to go tonight and it was awesome! It was ready in about 20-25…read moremins and the pick up process was easy. She ordered The Goat burger with fries. Hers had perfect caramelized onions, good portion size on the fries and textbook medium well burger. I created my own burger on the brioche bun with the bacon and bacon jam. Next time I might add some type of cheese maybe? But either way, it was AMAZING! The parm & herb fries were also stellar and worth the upgrade.

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They are two seating areas. This is the one without the bar.
They are two seating areas. This is the one without the bar.
Build your own burger with sweet potato fries
Build your own burger with sweet potato fries
Burger of the month.  Fantastic.

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Burger of the month. Fantastic.
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The Bellwether

4.5
(587 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$$

The Bellwether is the perfect spot for a date night with the wife. It can get busy, and seating for…read morelarger groups is limited, so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Their patio is fantastic when the weather is nice and creates a charming, upscale atmosphere. That said, the interior is just as inviting, with a romantic and moody ambiance that makes for a great evening out. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Our server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered great recommendations throughout the meal. You can tell the owner and chef take pride in creating a memorable dining experience. We started with the garlic herb fries, which were packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. I also ordered the classic Caesar salad, and it was authentic, fresh, and perfectly executed. For my entrée, I chose the strip steak, and it was outstanding--easily one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The cook was flawless, the flavor was incredible, and every bite showcased the chef's attention to detail. Overall, this was a 10/10 dining experience, and I can't wait to return.

Delayed Mother's Day brunch by a week since we were too slow in making reservations. So glad we…read morestill went! Our reservation time was also opening time, 10:00. The parking lot had spaces available. We walked in and there was an event space on the right and a large sofa and chairs against the back wall. Signs indicated where to go for Bellwether so we went around the windows showing the climbing wall to the elevator. Upstairs we were greeted promptly and asked if we wanted to sit inside or out. We opted for inside and she led us down one level to the second floor. I think the building is really cool, and the restaurant is well appointed, exposed brick, cool lantern hanging lamps, bookshelves filled with books and odds and ends, Waitress was friendly, there were only a couple of tables on the floor, but she wasn't intrusive and let us take out time. It filled up more by the time we left. The menu had several things I wanted to order but ended up deciding on the breakfast fried rice. We also ordered the cinnamon roll for the table. Coffee was hot and kept refilled, but it was just ok. The cinnamon roll was tasty. The fried rice was great and the fried egg on top was well cooked and tasty. One of our party ordered a side of sausage, it was four links and they were good, another ordered the pork belly sandwich and that was one of my other choices, I tried it and was impressed! I thought it would be too sweet, but it was perfect. Viewing the pictures of dinner, can't wait to go back for that and sitting outside!

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Whipped Brie and peaches
Whipped Brie and peaches
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