While the Wolf Café tries to be a little too Greenwich Village, it is a fantastic place to hang out, listen to live music, drink some craft beer and eat some really outstanding, sustainable food at very affordable prices. This is the kind of place worth going out of your way to experience. Great concept, I wish them every success. read more

Very very unhappy, unhappy with your food in their service will never go back. Really have no more to say.

I was here Wed 5/2 with 5 friends. We ordered many different items and everything was delicious! There aren't that many places where you can try so much from the menu and it's all Great! We were all saying- we cannot believe we haven't been in before and we will be back!! Items we tried: Starters: Baked Cauliflower (I had never thought to dip BAKED veggies in creamy dressing. Yum!), Kale & Artichoke Dip (creamy, cheesy, chunky- clearly, freshly prepared!), Loaded Fries (so loaded, they needed to be eaten with a fork, but they were still a hit), Salsa & Chips (Chips were delish and I think salsa was good too, but nothing compared to that kale&artichoke dip!) Entree: Breakast Hash (devoured as much as I could after so many Apps! Enjoyed it leftover too) Everyone else: Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Club, Prosperity Bowl (had more beans than expected, but said it was delish), Cheese Burger, and another Breakfast Hash. read more

After a miserable experience down the street at Katie's Pizza & Pasta my girlfriend and I ended up at The Wolf, and we're glad we did. It's a casual place with a college crowd, imagine a much nicer version of Starbucks. We had dinner and drinks and were very happy with the service. We ordered their 4 cheese mac & cheese and 3 Little Pigs Pizza. The pizza was great, but the Mac & Cheese didn't quite deliver on the delicious sounding goat, cheddar, gouda & parmesan. The texture was nice, but the cheese ended up tasting like Kraft mac & cheese. Service was top-notch - we'll be back. read more

Great food and service with fresh options and even vegan items. Cool atmosphere too. Amazing customer service

Phenomenal breakfast!! One orders at the counter and then pick a table for them to bring out. I had the Veggie Skillet. Best eggs I have ever tasted. I usually order meat with my breakfast but this skillet was so tasty. Wondering how they make their eggs. The Sumatra coffee was very good. Will be returning soon. read more

Our go to corner bar and grill. They have great happy hour specials and the beer on tap is top notch. The deserts are very good. Burgers always a hit and the flat breads and salads are tasty! Breakfast is on the healthy side so no biscuits and gravy. read more

I really loved dining at The Wolf! Their options for food, coffee, drinks, and desserts were unique and thoughtful. They had a wide variety of vegetarian + vegan options which is very important! Their food was delicious and the staff was very nice and welcoming especially for a newcomer. Plus, the decor on the inside was cozy, artsy, and cute. Love! read more

Locally owned and operated. They are very community conscious and make the place feel like a friendly neighborhood hang out. The food feels very healthy while still being really delicious. One of our favorite places whether we want a quick lunch or a nice dinner and a great place with friends to hang out a bit to visit. There are live performances and outside seating. read more

The Wolf has great breakfast oatmeal and great items for vegetarians. Their team is always pleasant and service is swift. Our go to neighborhood haunt. Oh and did I mention the chocolate chip cookies? Yum!! B. read more

Great coffee & cafe! Nice little patio and friendly service. The food was delicious. Will definitely come back! read more

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My husband and I had a great experience at The Wolf. It exceeded our expectations. 'Super chill atmosphere, great food, coffee and baked goods. I don't think you can go wrong with any menu item you choose. 'Very friendly staff. We'll be back. read more

The Wolf Cafe - The delicious Bacon Skillet and some scrumptious fruit! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

The people here were very nice and friendly. However portions were rather small for the prices paid.

I've waited for more than a week to post this review, thinkng my impressions were too harsh. But they weren't. This is mostly about awful service. The Wolf either needs more workers or more attentive workers. While I was there, two of the coffee urns were empty, and one patron had to ask for the half and half to be refilled. Shoudn't somebody be "on point" to be watching this stuff? And they weren't busy this mid-afternoon Saturday. I sat at the bar for 7 minutes before somebody asked me if I'd been waited on. Holy cow, if YOU haven't waited on me, you can pretty much figure nobody has. 'Cause I'm sitting there in my coat reading my book with absolutely nothing in front of me. So, I got some assistance selecting a beverage. All was well, until my beverage was gone. 13 minutes later, and after I asked for a menu, I got another beverage. So, the menu was sitting there for a really long time, and it doesn't take that long to peruse their menu. Sit, sit, sit. And, yes, I had my book with me, so I was reading the entire time, and not particularly stressed, but I started noticing patrons pushing the coffee carafes to get coffee, and all that was coming out was air. Nobody said anything. And nobody DID anything! I ordered a classic cheeseburger with smashed potatoes. Yes, that's what they call them and yes, that's what they are. And with the suggestion of my server, I got the cheeseburger with bleu cheese. That sounded just perfect. However, my "server of the moment" forgot to put in my order. So I sat and sat and sat. Reading and reading and reading. When the food came, it was DELICIOUS!! The burger was spectacularly grilled, with lettuce, tomato and red onion. The bleu cheese on top was fabulous. And the smashed potatoes, well they were dog-gone spectacular, too! I don't know why they were so good, but they were. So I'm so torn on this review. The food was fabulously spectacular. The service was a big fat stink pot. read more

The food was great, atmosphere was enjoyable and the service was good too. I will be back again!

Yes, I am a non-coffee drinker. What does that mean? I can't really tell the difference between lots of different coffees, but I do know I drink it with 3 Splendas and preferably hazelnut creamer. And yet, here I am, rating a coffee company, haha. I went to Lone Wolf Coffee Company for a morning meeting with a friend. He told me there was cheap breakfast there, which of course, I couldn't say no to. I was so very pleasantly surprised, however, to find that the food was not only cheap but fantastically fresh and delicious (I was tempted to type "so clean, clean," but that wouldn't make sense here... sadness). I had their Cordon Bleu, which is a nice omelette with ham and cheese and scallions. It was only $3.95 and came with a cup of fresh fruit. I also had the chance to taste their "Trailhead Temptation," which is a delish breakfast sandwich with bacon cheese and egg. I even bought a cup of coffee. They had Splenda and regular creamer, which worked for me. Overall, the food was great and the atmosphere is very nice. The place was well kept and very clean. I'd say definitely check out their breakfast options! I'm tempted to go back and try some of their other foods. read more

This is a beautiful place but some of the quirks just drag down the star-level for this review. Specifically: - You walk in and grab a table...and then they ignore you because they only take orders at the counter. - The soft drink machine is well hidden - Sandwich didn't match my expectations and the differences weren't explained on the menu I had a pleasant sandwich although it was not what I ordered initially. About 10 minutes after I had placed my order the woman who took the order showed up to tell me that they were out of an ingredient. Consequently, I changed my order to a club sandwich. It was tasty but weird - two pieces of bread instead of three; bread instead of toast. Also, the turkey appeared to be regular deli meat - not really what I expected from a $9 club sandwich. read more

I came to The Wolf for the first time yesterday for a quick meeting. I had been wanting to try it out for a while but was never in the area. The space is pretty big and cozy! They have a good amount of outdoor seating as well as indoor. The parking lot is a little weird but they also have plenty of parking. It was quite popular for a 9:00 AM on a weekday. They have decent sized tea menu but it's all bagged tea. I was a little disappointed but it was surprisingly good. I got the toasted coconut black tea and loved it. They carry Mississippi mud coffee if you were curious! I wanted to get some food after my meeting but I was in a hurry and forgot. I'll have to go come back for a meal. Their food looks amazing. read more

Well...here goes something. I visited "The Wolf" Public House today with some pretty high expectations. I walked in, heeding previous reviews, and walked right up to the counter to order. The menu was not too intimidating, nothing like a coffee house or "Starbucks" type place. I have heard such great things about the burgers, but noticed very few choices. None of them jumped out at me, so I went for the Spicy Chicken sandwich instead. It was supposed to come with Sriracha sauce and some pretty tasty other ingredients. I also ordered the spicy Billy Goat chips as a side and a soda. The total was $13 for my food, so I was expecting something great. I walked to the well hidden soda fountain to find a bit of a disappointing surprise. They carry Ski branded sodas, so their selection is pretty slim. I don't really like the Ski franchise, so I wish I would have ordered a cider or something else instead. My bad... The food came pretty quickly, and the staff seemed nice. They weren't particularly interested in being cordial or friendly, but they were professional and got the job done. My sandwich didn't look like I thought it would, but it still looked tasty. I rebuilt it due to sliding toppings and took a bite...and was unfortunately less than impressed. The sandwich was alright, but not $10 alright. The chicken wasn't very seasoned, the sauce didn't have the "kick" of typical Sriracha and did I mention it was small? I opened my bag of chips and poured them out on my plate. The portion was...less than stellar. The chips tasted really good, and were the highlight of the meal, but that's not the result I wanted. The chicken sandwich was finished and gone, and I was still quite hungry. The chips were gone...still hungry. I spent $13 to be hungry. That's never good. We went back up and got a piece of their peanut butter pie for $4. It was pretty tasty and was a great addition to help curb my appetite. It brought the total to $17 for the meal. I ended up drinking three sodas to fill myself up with something and left with the group we came with. One of the people in our party simply loves this place...but I just cannot see it. It's just another "hipster" type place in the sea of hipster places. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, but it's definitely NOT for me. read more

Great vegan options! Thank you for having plant based options. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere. Great drinks and vegan desserts!

To start off, the name of the coffee shop is just plain B.A. - "Lone Wolfe." A-Whoooooooooo! I was first introduced to this coffee shop when I ran a midnight 5K run, which began with a howling a real wolf. And ever since that night, I've been a loyal fan. When it comes to coffee, I am a Starbucks junkie. I like my cup of Joe bold & strong. And I would say that Lone Wolf's Midnight Express or Full Moon (my favorite) match or even top Starbucks quality. The place also serves variety of food items for breakfast and lunch, which are all well priced. I am a big fan of their salads. They pile up fresh greens and each salad has an unique flavor/twist to it - like their Fièsta Festìva salad that comes with Julienne grilled chicken, roasted corn & grilled red peppers served w/ tomato, jicama & tortilla threads over mixed greens w/cilantro-chile-lime dressing. Yum! One unique thing about the coffee shop is that there's a corner for local musician to just come by and jam on their instruments. You can play your one-hit wonder song and impress the crowd. They also have LCD tvs around the coffee shop that are tuned into CNN & ESPN (my favorite). This is a local business that definitely gives back to the community - hosting events like "Fly Fishing Tying" night, Arctic National Wildlife Photo Gallery night, etc. I guarantee that this coffee shop is worth a visit - especially for the West Country folks. Once you step in, you will be sucked into its unique way of life. A-Whoooooooooo! read more

One of the few places I will even consider to visit in Chesterfield area. All businesses in Chesterfield are obnoxious chain restaurants and I will drive an extra 5-10 minutes from my work during my break to come here because it is locally owned. I know I can come to The Wolf Lodge and be greeted by very kind workers, enjoy a peaceful atmosphere to work in (I come in only in the afternoons, looks like the night scene would be different,) and I will always have great food with so many healthy choices. Specifically today, I was THAT annoying customer who ordered everything wrong several times without reading all the info on the menu first. The cashier was calm smiled and helped me even though I was being pretty difficult. ( changing my mind and asking for updated pricing...) I then found out the wifi was down they quickly solved the problem AND personally found me to make sure it was working well for me. Always expect a great experience when you come here. read more

This place needs to stick around! Here are some things I love about The Wolf: 1. Many of the tables are made out of irregular-sized driftwood-like slabs. There are a bunch of different seating options and you can pick wherever you feel like sitting. 2. When you ask for water, you get to pick a mason jar instead of getting a crappy plastic cup. They're located next to the soda fountain and they also have lemon wedges available. 3. The whole place is outdoor activity-themed...hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing, etc. The decor is very festive and makes you want to run around outside. 4. They offer a selection of fantastic local beers, including Civil Life, which is so exciting! 5. The quality of the food is unmistakable. It's as locally sourced as they can get, from the produce to the bread, and you can definitely taste the difference. My favorite things are the Premo sandwich (salami, ham & provolone with marinated vegetables), the Mount Fuji (roast beef, roasted red peppers, cilantro, wasabi sauce) and the White Mountain grilled cheese (provolone, spinach, tomato). Also try the chopped salad with green goddess dressing-YUM! read more

Always fresh and unique menu options. The best place in the area to get good food and also being very careful and clean with Covid.

Great place for breakfast. The food is always good. The atmosphere is very casual and comfortable. I highly recommend.

Think St. Louis Bread Co meets Caribou Coffee (do you have those in St. Louis?)., but with a local flare. Pretty neat place. Went there for lunch, had a great soup and salad combo. Looks like they have all kinds of tasty soups and salads. The lady working behind the counter was really friendly, and told me that they have live music and speakers sometimes in the evenings, seems like this place has a lot going on. Looks like it is striving to be the Mecca of chill coffee houses in the Ballwin area, and it probably won't disappoint. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Funky, hip and super cool little spot for a bite or some coffee. I read great things about their Vietnamese coffee but it was too late in the day for caffeine. (Next time!) My house-made black bean burger was ten kinds of fabulous and the tomatoes on it (and my mom's burger) were downright pornographic - beautiful, bright red, thick and full of flavor. I s'pose I've gotten used to limp, barely red tomatoes (which I usually pick off). I was hesitant about the smoky mango as I tend not to like fruit in my entree but it must have melded beautifully because I didn't notice it. read more

The Wolf is a labor of love for both the staff and the customers. Ever since our beloved Billy Goat gastro-pub closed on Vandeventer, we've been searching for something to fill that gaping hole in our hearts. The Wolf came awfully close, but failed in so many other places. Walking in can be a bit confusing, especially during busy times. It's order at the counter, server delivers food. Seems simple, but it has flaws. First, the menu is a must-read with all sorts of good choices, which leads to customers feeling rushed while standing in line or customers wasting time at the register with making decisions. Second, there are lots of choices and lots of goodies so ordering can even be a pain (what do you want on your sandwich, what kind of beer) especially in noisy situations. Seating yourself also leads to other problems like needing silverware or an extra sauce or whatever. The servers also never seem accommodating when they bring out the food if we have needed something extra. Even asking for silverware was met with gruffness. It all takes a lot of love and patience to get through the poor service set up. The food is really, really good. Everything we have ordered has been top notch. I especially like their use of Billy Goat chips topped with melted cheese and balsamic vinegar. The ingredients are high quality, and it is plainly obvious that a lot of time, love, and thought has gone into delivering the food. Of course, good food takes time, and every time we have gone to The Wolf we have had overlong waits. On a band night, I talked with one of the managers and she said there were only two people in the kitchen! That is insane for a packed house. Another time we went there on a lazy weekend afternoon, and still the wait for our food was way longer than the norm. Obviously a lot of West County folk love the place regardless of its apparent flaws. The place is packed quite often, and the feel of place is really comfortable. They have everything but service down to 5 stars, but the flaws in service brings this way down. If they got service in order with more wait staff and better kitchen times, this would be a 5-star easily. Right now there are easier places to love. read more

Rarely has a restaurant been as comfortable and good as The Wolf! My wife and I go every Friday night for a drink and meal. Food choices are superb. We ordered take out all through the Covid months. Continues to be our favorite comfortable restaurant. read more

The Wolf is one of my favorite places to meet with friends. It is clean and nicely decorated inside and outside. The food is delicicious along with the coffee. They keep beer on tap from local breweries and some that are not so local. They have a music room that supports local artists with events such as open mic night. These local food suppliers and support our community. They recycle and compost to keep the waste down. I recommend that you try the Wold Cafe; you will be a regular like I am. read more

They have such healthy options and I loveeeeee the French toast!!! Coffee is also amazing

The Wolf feels like that really awesome place you find on vacation that you WISH was in your town. The ambiance is stellar. It feels like you're in the Northwest, cool, irregular tables, water served out of mason jars, eclectic things hanging on the walls, very outdoor-adventure themed, LOTS of space to have meetings or meet with a larger group for lunch, great patio for nice days and even covered seating out front. Then the menu! There's nothing like it in West Co. Organic, local food. Unique (niche) menu items. Quality ingredients. This is a foodie paradise. Best of all, it's a locally owned business. No corporate conglomerate making you feel like it's local. Truly locally owned and responsive to its community. Every time I'm there, I think, "why don't I come here more often?" And I'm there weekly! The ONLY drawback is that at peak times the service can be slow. Everything is ordered at the counter and the knowledgeable staff take their time explaining menu items to patrons and so you have to wait. But it's all worth the wait, IMO. read more

I'll set up potential scenes: ~You've just biked 40 miles in the county with 3 of your closest friends and you're looking for an awesome, hearty breakfast. Come here. ~You've just spent the night at your boyfriend's condo in Chesterfield after a wild night downtown and need hangover food STAT. Come here. ~You've just left your in-laws who live in Ballwin and need a place to grab a nutritious meal before you head back home to Chicago. Come here. (I am fit one of those three scenarios! Care to guess which?!) Not only does this place have a great selection of food and drinks, they have music/entertainment on weekend nights. As the owner has put it, they are trying to bring some culture from the city, into the county. Fun spot. Highly recommend! read more

What a pleasant surprise! Fresh, real ingredients with flavor! Seasoning was on point and the grass fed beef burgers are delicious! We will be here a lot! The crinkle cut fries are crispy and also wonderfully seasoned read more

We love the wolf. Great vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch. Nice beer selection. Great job being aware and sensitive to food allergies, lifestyles etc. Great venue for live music. Awesome Coffee, and kid friendly. Fun eclectic vibe. Great baked goods. I have so much good to say about it. Can't think of anything negative. Prost!! read more

We've been to this place a few times, and every time it's great. The bowls were honestly surprisingly delicious, the breakfast food is good too. read more

We were here for a concert and just happened to eat dinner here. I had the best grilled cheese, though! Wonderful venue for small intimate concerts and plenty of great food, drinks, and desserts to keep you happy! read more

I'm new to the area and found this little gem. Unfortunately, I arrived on a Monday afternoon at 2:10pm. One of the two days a week that they close early. Bob was able to make me one of their Yelp famous Vietnamese Coffees but, the kitchen was closed. They have a great vibe and are open until 10pm except Sunday and Monday. I will be back next week to check out the food!! read more

The coffee is: 1) expensive, considering it's pump-your-own coffee, and 2) weird tasting - kinda like it has maple syrup flavoring. Just odd. The space itself is fine. It's nice and open. I hate the decor - but that's just personal preference. I had coffee (with my own cup - so it should have been a refill price) and a singly chocolate chip muffin. $5. I thought that was slightly pricey for coffee and a muffin. The muffin was CRAZY DRY. I really required my maple syrup coffee to wash it down. If I hadn't been there on a pre-arranged meeting, I would have left. As it was, I'll simply suggest somewhere else when we need to meet. read more

This is a locally-owned coffee and breakfast/lunch spot. They have excellent live music. Their food is wonderful, healthy, and locally sourced. The decor is creative, quirky, and fun! I highly recommend The Wolf!!! read more