When I check out a new coffee place, I look for two things: Is the coffee "good" to my taste buds…read more(this one probably goes without saying) and can I comfortably sit and relax long enough to read or have a conversation? Upshot offers both, with a bonus of delicious food. We'd never explored historic Cottleville before, and I immediately appreciated the setting. The surrounding streets and buildings bare a slight resemblance to the charm of Vermont. On a recent nice, near-Spring day, my wife and I knew we had to take advantage of the outdoor seating. Serene with a mild breeze, we would have liked to sit and read for an hour or two, if time allowed. I almost always go for a red eye when I visit a coffee shop for the first time, but there are alot of appealing alternatives; I might have to try Maple Bourbon latte on a future visit. Being a major fan of breakfast food, I had to order the hearty Brake Shop burrito, packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cripsy tater tots, and pico del gallo. It arrived quickly, hot, and even more filling and flavorful than I expected. Beyond that, Upshot offers an ample menu of other breakfast and lunch options; my wife ordered a Turkey Sando and custom-made iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. We don't get that many beautiful days in the midst of St. Louis winter; I'm glad I could spend one at Upshot's flagship cafe, and excited to see how their other locations compare.

I came here randomly with a friend for quick breakfast And…read moreboy they didn't disappoint! Plenty of parking Nice decent sized cafe eatery The server recommended these two items that are pictured! And they are both too their the croissant waffle is something I've never had before it is *Chefs Kiss* The breakfast burrito was soooooo good it was loaded with everything you can imagine! The ambience of this place is clean clear and gives me a coffee shop restaurant type vibe I will definitely be back and it'll be hard to try some different things as good as these two items were! 10/10 I recommend

I've tried a bunch of the food and coffee here and it's always a hit and excellent value. The…read moreweekends get a little busier (there's plenty of seating), but weekday mornings, this is also a perfect place to read a book or pop open your laptop and get some work done. There are obviously so many positives, but honestly the BEST thing about this place is the service. The owners are genuinely some of the sweetest in the area--you can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in their business.

I have always had great service at MeMe's. The food is delicious! Pastries, breakfast sandwiches,…read moreomelets, and more! So friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Lydia's is quite lovely. Located in a rehabbed warehouse near the Streets of St. Charles, this is…read morethe kind of place to get away and focus, relax, or visit with friends. Large, airy, and cozily-decorated. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and tables, a cute bar, and a beautiful case of sweets. I had the Hello Sweetie Refresher and a couple of macarons, and I'll come back and try more of their menu. The price is good, and the staff is super friendly. Easy to miss. Large black warehouse, semi-tucked away. Use the computer map in your pocket.

Always the best cheesecake - I tried a slice of espresso Irish cream today and it was amazing…read more Also my regular salted caramel oat milk latte The staff is really sweet too :)

Start the new year with a great coffee spot! I thoroughly enjoy this place and their seasonal menu!…read moreBut their breakfast sandwiches are SOO GOOD. It's hard to stop by without ordering one. I've only done drive thru, but their customer service is friendly and fast - when during a rush. The outside is cute as well, but the exiting/entering can be an issue from the customers from the nearby car wash. Highly recommend!

I popped in for some breakfast this morning and had a seamless experience. I placed my order in…read moreadvance, and it was ready when I got there. I opted to eat inside--there's only two chairs at a small bar area, so I wouldn't necessarily plan on doing that. However, they do have a small patio with umbrellas. Their drive thru seemed busy, but I was the only person inside during my visit. I had great service and my food was delightful. I got the breakfast bowl--a version of an old favorite of mine from their OG location in Demun. My cold brew was perfect too!

It was honestly love at first sight. They had two large cases of baked goods but not your typical…read morebreads and croissants - they had caneles and tarts, cakes and macaroni, and these lovely yummy shortbread cookies I walked into a dream café and stumbled my way through ordering bc I was so excited (lol) My first day I ordered just their seasonal rosemary brown butter latte, 1 espresso shortbread cookie, 2 vanilla lavender shortbread cookies, a canele, a linzer, and blueberry muffin. The next day I ordered just the blueberry muffin, vanilla lavender shortbread cookie, and a hot latte to go. If you are someone who loves the experience of local coffee shops, this place is absolutely stellar!

Charming little bakery/Cafe…read more Everyone was welcoming and friendly upon entering and eager to assist. Hard for anyone to choose a favorite item as I was told it changes daily. And you can tell, by peering into the cases, the time and passion it took to make everything. It was presentable, colorful, decadent, and difficult to choose any one thing because I wanted to sample it all. From the rosemary goat cheese quiche, to the Hummingbird cake, to slices of pie. I opted to try the macarons. They are my favorite thing. Their macarons are lovely. Just the right amount of crisp and give, the texture has a great chew, and fillings were delicious. Hands down going to become a place I go for macarons. The German Apple Cheesecake was also stellar, just enough tart and sweet to provide balance. I will return to try other things and if you're in the area, check them out!

I was a little surprised by how this experience stacked up against the 4.6 rating…read more I ordered the turkey and brie sandwich, and it didn't really land. The bread was more like a basic sub roll than something you'd expect from a café like this, and the balance was off. It was very heavy on the turkey and pretty light on the brie, which kind of defeats the point of ordering that combo in the first place. That said, service was solid and the space itself is a nice, quiet spot if you're looking to get some work done over lunch. Overall, not terrible, but not something I'd go out of my way to come back for.

After standing in the large queue the woman working the cash register was rude when asked…read morequestions. We were sat outside during a windy day directly in front of a backdrop that kept blowing into our party. I ordered bacon requesting it was crispy and the bacon was undercooked mostly. The "crispy" sections were just burnt. It was also $4 for 3 pieces. It was particularly busy (brunch time) and on the weekend so that's something to keep in mind.

Top 10 coffee shop in the nation…read more Typically, they have 3 to 6 single origin coffees available as v60 (pour over), Chemex, French Press, and cupped (when doing tastings. They offer flights, hand made syrups, and plenty of milk and sweetener options. Even their batch brew is Chemex and never actually batch. Periodically, they have special releases, like mead barrel aged coffee or specialty micro lots and innovative processing styles. It's the only shop I know which carries cascara (tea made from coffee cherries). They have excellent baked food from Mr Meowski's, if that's your jam. All coffee is light roasted. There are no exceptions.

A friend recommended this place and it's close to the climbing gym I go to so I had to check it…read moreout. Got the flight of coffee to try and did not disappoint. I enjoyed both drinks and was able to taste the flavours they were going for. Service was great, friendly and quick staff. It's also a good spot to chill and study. Not too loud.

Lovely service and people everytime we visit!!! They get…read moreyour orders out quickly and efficiently!! The coffee and energizers are always a hit for us!!

Great service as always don't let the long lines frighten you. They get you in and out pretty…read morequickly. I still don't get the height over why there's always such long line but they're always super great with customer service and getting your order out quickly

I used to hit Mudslingers all the time when they were on MRMD. I recently rediscovered them over on…read moreJungermann. I wanted a little something something while running errands. I'd forgotten just how good their iced coffees are! I've gotten a few recently but the coconut white chocolate concoction I got the other day was just stellar. They're friendly and always happy to make a pup cup for my little buddy, Kirk.

This is a drive-thru only coffee shop. As you pull up to order, there are several advertisements of…read morewhat they offer, including the seasonal drinks. They have so many choices! Hot coffee, cold brew, tea, energy drinks, and snacks. They have a huge selection of sugar-free syrups that can even be made into a customized, sugar-free cold foam. Which is what I chose on this visit. The cold brew was smooth, and my drink was made to my preference. What really made my visit amazing was Ash. She went above and beyond and explaining the products and taking care of me. She was wonderful and she had really good energy. One of those people who just radiate warmth. Excellent customer service!

I've gone to this location multiple times since it's close to my climbing gym. It's got a really…read morecool concept with a converted gas station feel, a great place to hang out with friends or do work. The coffee itself is good, pretty consistent. I do come here for their matcha as well and their seasonal drinks. The food option is also generally good (I'm on that avo toast hyperfixation). It does get pretty busy but most times I've gone, service is fairly quick and laidback.

My second time here and an here's an update. The service was far better than the first time I came…read more I believe in second chances. The insider gives nostalgia from the original brake shop. It has the bay doors and even old car parts hanging. A good vibe for sure. The cinnamon rolls were great!