Wow, what a cute little place, lots of local art, I got an awesome little purple ceramic mushroom,…read morebut they had lots of other things. And of course coffee, which was really delicious, the one I got. It was a cinnamon roll cold brew with foam and.... I don't know what else, but it was pretty amazing (iced). Lots of coffee/tea options, they have gluten-free goodies and I noticed they had some quiche and soups, so while I didn't get any food, I would not be opposed, for sure! The place was clean and bright, and the local art everywhere was really cool. The bathroom was tidy, service was great, definitely will be back when I'm in the area.

The location of Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe couldn't have been any better, as far as what I…read moreneeded it for. I'd just done a training run that began and ended at the shoe store across the street. At the conclusion, I was given a Paloma-flavored non-alcoholic beer, courtesy of one of my running group's sponsors, but what was I supposed to do with that? It was decided that we needed coffee. (How ironic, by the way. Receiving a free beer from your sponsor.) We seem to have gotten there just in time. There was already a healthy crowd of people who apparently weren't runners, based on their physique (lol jk), and several people from our running group arrived after we did. People apparently like this place. The vibe is quirky and independent, with a lot of random decor, including a Blues Brothers poster and a sign declaring that the Teletubbies are welcome, and a lot of local-interest signage and artwork. People in the City love to remind themselves that they're in St. Louis. You never see anything like that in my native West County. Truth be told, I wouldn't even go into a coffee shop unless someone else suggested it. It costs less at QT. But I figured when in Rome. I wasn't about to get a sandwich, in part because I wasn't hungry, and in part because I'm always wary of food from places that specialize in coffee, but I figured I'd try one of their fancy coffee drinks instead of just a regular coffee. I went with something called a Zippity Do Da, or something to that effect. It was a latte, served hot or cold (I of course went with hot), with... if I'm not mistaken, peanut butter, honey and mocha. I liked the idea that there was a peanut butter element, in part because I couldn't imagine what that would be like. Peanut butter, even the welfare version you get at Aldi, is at least somewhat viscous. Was this going to be more like a milkshake? That could be gross, and grossly caloric, canceling out any benefit of my training run. Of course I was going to drink it anyway. Turns out that the peanut butter was the element that was least prominent in the overall taste of this drink, though you could in fact taste it. I found it impressive that, if you concentrated hard enough, you could detect elements of peanut butter, honey and mocha. It's like when you purchase a fancy bottle of wine, from, perhaps, the aforementioned Aldi, and you really can taste bits of oak, vanilla, campfire and a slight nuttiness. No Diddy. These people are true coffee artists, the cafe equivalent of people who work at Subway. I'm at the nearby shoe store every once in a while, so maybe I'll return. I might even cop a bagel.

Cute little coffee shop that's now known as The Press. I've had this bookmarked for a bit but the…read morehours doesn't really work in my favour so it's great that I was able to stop by and try their coffee! I got the matcha and was also able to sample the coffee. The area itself is open to stay in and do some work which is great. I would definitely stop by here again if I'm ever around the area.

First the at the Black Lab now known as The Press Cafe! I've been wanting to try this place out…read moresince it's associated with Tech Artista, a coworking community. Really enjoyed the ample amount of outlets for charging and that the seating was spaced well for gathering or solo work. My food and drink were good. Matcha was on point. The everything bagel had a slight mishap but the staff was super understanding and accommodating. Appreciate everyone there!

What a gem! It's like a window into the streets of Europe. The croissants are so amazing. Only…read morecomparable to a Europe coffee shop and then found out they are actually flown in from France. We were told by the owner that all pastries are organic farm.to table. The coffee and service was great! They have nice seating inside and some small tables outside. They even have a dog wash station outside. Fantastic find and will be stopping by on a regular basis when in STL.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a place in STL that has actual food and coffee in the…read moremiddle of the afternoon on the weekend? I will tell you, it's not easy. The man wants coffee, when all the coffee places are closed, and I want actual food, not carbs. This is how we stumbled up on Mountain House. He was happy with his order, so I want to tell you about mine. I was so pleasantly surprised with the generous portion of my sandwich and I did not realize my order came with chips too. I was even more pleasantly surprised to see MUD\WTR on the menu, I recently quit drinking caffeine, and of course I have seen a lot of ads for mushroom coffee, I very much appreciated the opportunity to order it here as opposed to having to buy it online to try it. Personally, I liked the mushroom coffee, I have always drank coffee black and I appreciated the flavor of the mushroom, turmeric and additional spices.

Came on a Wednesday to meet up with a friend. I love that they are open late. They also have street…read moreparking but lots of open tables for people to sit once inside. I got the muffin and a special matcha. The matcha and muffin were both really good. They had lots of cool seating options but those were taken. I loved the decor though.

The biggest standout here is definitely the space. It's set inside a beautifully restored old…read morepolice station, and the design is honestly one of the most unique café environments in the city. The old jail cells turned into seating areas are super cool and give it a vibe you don't really get anywhere else. Coffee was not bad. Not overly experimental, but definitely reliable and enjoyable. I've been to a lot of cafés where the atmosphere outshines the drinks, and this is kind of that situation, but the quality still holds up well enough that you're not just coming here for the aesthetic. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe is relaxed but still lively. It's a great place to work, read, or just hang out for a while. They also allow dogs! Compared to other spots I've been to, Antagonist really wins on character and atmosphere. It doesn't quite reach "destination coffee" level in terms of complexity or standout drinks, but it absolutely delivers a memorable experience. The cafe itself does not have any food other than pastries but it's connected to a board game cafe so if you want to get a quick bite, it's right next door!

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!

Tried Rosa Cafe for the first time and got the Vietnamese phin brew iced coffee. I've never had it…read morebefore, so I wanted to give it a shot, and I was actually really happy with it. The food was good too, and the prices are super reasonable. The inside and the patio are both really cute, just an easy place to sit and hang out. Definitely worth stopping by.

This place is Instagram worthy and has a good selection of teas. Unfortunately I was here for work…read moreso I didn't get to try much. The barista was super nice and welcoming to what I felt like were my silly requests and there is a sign that dogs are welcome. When I was here it was also sweltering hot, but the patio looks very nice!

Fabulous local coffeehouse and dog friendly patio! Ordered a latte with cinnamon buN syrup (yum)…read morewith a little vanilla sf syrup. Absolutely delicious - my friend was not a fan of her matcha, so wonderful Maria whipped up what I ordered since it was so yummy! Food wise the herb cream cheese is so good and salty especially on a bagel. Good spot to stop by for my coffee fans who want to try more local spots.

Cute and clean. Fun decorations that compliment it's dog friendly an happiness inspired welcoming…read moreatmosphere. Plenty of seating for a local coffee shop. Coffee is tasteful and good value! I did not try the food but there is a decent amount of menu options and a great variety of pastries. Staff is super friendly and cheerful. There are board games such as chess, checkers, Yahtzee, and dominos. LGBTQ+ friendly!

The owners are truly friendly and treat you like family! In my case, I get a ribbing each time I go…read morein there for the " specificity" of coffee I like! This is my new favorite coffee shop, and I will cross the river just to make and order that causes the owner wife to look at me with a roll of the eyes, because she thinks my drink is boring and not one of her artistic creations! Haha!! Try the Louisiana Crunch Cake!

A delightful, welcoming, family/black-owned business in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. My…read morewife and I stumbled onto this jem after a visit to nearby Crown Candy. The attractive cafe area is warm and bright; a great place to spend an afternoon with a friend or a good book. The two sisters who were at the counter were incredibly sweet and engaging. They shared that the location has been open for a month and that all of the baked goods were created by one of their husbands, who learned his craft from his two grandmothers who raised him. And he learned well! All of the samples the ladies shared were flat-out DELICIOUS and quickly led to a few unplanned purchases . We started with a slice of the moist apple cake, then we tried and ordered the strawberry cream bar (not 100% sure if that's the right name), followed quickly by the old fashioned donut bunt cake. All three were absolutely stellar! We topped it off with iced coffees which were much better than your usual corner cup of joe; fresh and smooth with no twinge of bitterness. Our only regret was not discovering this place sooner, as we found it on the last day of our trip from Seattle. If there's any justice in this world, the Daily Drip will become a neighborhood institution and will still be around the next time we visit STL.