Super cute, spacious, modern interior with St Louis decor, comfortable seating, great service and…read moreterrific food. The menu is the usual breakfast-brunchy fare, all which are prepared to order. No clean eats here, though, with the exception of having both oat and almond milk for coffee, which was a nice surprise in a diner style restaurant. I would love to see places like this offer GF bread and dairy free cheese options. I just don't think it's that hard to keep GF bread in the freezer and vegan cheese lasts forever. Just saying. Only downside is the parking. Their lot is very small and while there is a decent amount of free street parking you should anticipate the possibility of having to walk a little bit during peak hours. Recommend!

This place was superb! Typically I do a little research before visiting a city but since I had…read morealready visited St Louis, I lacked this trip. To be a last minute find a place... that was close by, easy to get into and DELICIOUS! This place checked all the boxes. We went in around noon. We bought parking close to The Arch but it didn't start until 2 PM so we were trying to time it just right. We were here just over 1 hour. It allowed us plenty of time to eat and drive time to Arch parking. It wasn't on purpose but we both ended up with chorizo. I had a chorizo bowl with sunny eggs. I did want some fruit so I ended up with a side of fruit and 2 biscuits. The biscuits are droolworthy; Not enough places make biscuits like that. My wife ordered the chorizo omelet. She loved it but had plenty to take for leftovers. They have a small parking lot but we parked on the nearby side street and didn't have an issue. I thought we'd have to wait for a table but we didn't have any wait. Maybe this is a hidden gem of St Louis. It certainly is to us because it was so tasty. This place deserves all the business. 269 percent worth checking out! What are you waiting for?

Fantastic fine dining. Great service too!…read more Enjoyed steak and wine. Definitely a great place in Soulard.

I just moved back to the city after living in Illinois suburbia for six years. I missed those city…read morelights and I really missed dining at Polite Society. So this past Sunday, I took advantage of their Brunch. I started my Sunday breakfast with an adult beverage. Their Bloody Mary, has just enough spice to give it a good kick to start your morning. I don't know about you, but I always have to have a cup of coffee as a chaser for my Bloody. I take mine black and strong, to get through the entire day. For my entree, I built my own Omelette with, Spinach, Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese. It was a light golden yellow and was filled with a generous amount of my chosen ingredients. As a side, it came with crispy potato wedges and a small cup of ketchup for dipping. The two paired together, made for an excellent Sunday Brunch. I always sit at the bar, since I usually dine alone and the service was attentive. The bartender was personable and lead the entire bar into a good conversation. I'm glad to be back in STL and I am super glad that my new condo is closer to Polite Society than my last home was. I'm confident I will be once again, be a regular.

The crows nest has been a long time favorite of mine--I used to go to their weekend brunch at least…read moreonce per month. It is such a unique vibe, especially if you're into the horror or metal aesthetic. Most of the servers and bartenders are phenomenal as well. This particular visit, I popped in with a friend for a quick lunch. I have tried far less from their lunch menu, but oh boy! We decided to split the French dip and the fried pickles appetizer. This sandwich was easily the best one I've had all year! It is not your basic French dip--this one comes with marinated red onions and horsey sauce, on the most PERFECT crunchy ciabatta bread. Give it a try!!

This restaurant has been on my list for awhile, consistently popping up on my socials. Based upon…read morethe way it's decorated inside and the fact that Labyrinth was playing while we were here, they seem to be going for a Gen X crowd. Lots of little touches that age group will appreciate. Even though the place was packed, we found a seat right away. Service was prompt but not pushy, and based upon how hot the food was when it arrived, it wasn't sitting around in the kitchen for long. Pretty good price for the generous portion. If I had been going straight home after, I could have brought enough in leftovers for another meal. They also have a heavy metal themed brunch, which will be my next thing I have to check out here

We flew into Belleville, IL airport and our friends suggested we meet at this place for brunch. It…read morewas a little outside of the downtown area as we were there to check out a Cardinals game, but well worth it!!! We had the fat Elvis pancake, the smoked pork belly Benedict (not pictured because we inhaled it) and some mimosas. Amazingly delicious!!! The ambiance is cool! Definitely a funky, neighborhood joint!!

I really wanted to give this place 5-stars but I just couldn't bring myself to do it based on our…read moreparticular server. The restaurant is located on a quaint corner with a couple outdoor benches for waiting. We went for a busy Sunday morning brunch service. Staff was very proficient at getting diners in and we were very okay with the wait. The inside is very pleasant, a mix between a bar vibe and mom & pop diner vibe. Once we were seated is when our experience began to drift away. Our particular server greeted us fairly quickly, but after taking our drink order we waited for 15+ minutes for them to be brought out. Initially I gave the server some grace, assuming it was perhaps because they were busy. As our brunch continued it became apparent our particular server was either bad at her job or just didn't care and the initial wait for our drinks was pretty on par with the rest of this server's attentiveness to our visit. I will say the rest of the staff seemed amazing. The manager/owner(?) came and checked on us a couple times and seemed invested in our experience. The product itself was amazing. Great menu selections (food, drinks, boozy options, and the food and drinks themselves were outstanding. Fun environment. One of the TVs in our section was playing old GI Joe cartoons (right in my wheelhouse) while the other had sports programming on. My hope is the particular server we had was an outlier for this establishment, which is why despite her horrible service, I provided a rating. Our server brought our check out while we were still eating. My drink was empty and I intended on ordering another one but I wasn't asked. Despite this visit, I would certainly return and give the service a second chance.

This was absolutely delightful and I was worried we wouldn't be seated with how busy it looked, but…read morewe must have missed the morning rush! We were pretty seated right away (party of 2.5) next to their beautiful plants and bar. Parking in the area can be a headache, but Songbird does have a small parking lot next door and can be worth trying. Our service was very welcoming and nice! The menu is a bit smaller than most, but I really enjoyed what we ordered. We started off Vanilla Iced Latte, an Iced Hibiscus Tea supplied by the London Tea Room, and waters. They gave my toddler his water in a to-go coffee cup which delighted me because in passing... a small child having his morning coffee lol Our food was great, filling, and delicious: a breakfast sandwich with aged white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and fried egg, huevos rancheros with housemade chorizo, and a farm toast (french toast with peaches) Lovely breakfast date - I highly recommend!

Song bird, song bird, oh how I love you! What I love most is how homey and cute this place feels…read more It's aesthetically pleasing AND the food is good, and as we know sometimes it's either one or the other. I really enjoyed my sausage sourdough sandwich. It was savory, cheesy, buttery, all the things. I also loved the grits, and I'm not a grits girl unless there's shrimp on top, but these were solid. If you want a simple menu with good, homey food and appreciate restaurants that locally source pick here. I'd come back for sure. The one thing that would bump my review higher: sides with the combos. Even a little hash brown would have gone a long way. My sister and I spent about $45 between one drink, the sandwich and grits, which isn't the cheapest around town, but I thought it was worth it for what we ate. Still, at $14 for a sandwich, I'd like a side included.

Visited for brunch today, 8/17/26. I had heard good things during my time living in the area almost…read morea decade ago but had never been, so I decided to give it a try finally. Overall rating 3.5/5, even though I can't give half stars here on Yelp. One star for ambiance/vibes. This is a gorgeous, quaint little eatery in a lush area of Saint Louis County, right near Grant's Trail. One star for service. My server was a kind lady who made sure I was always doing well and kept my water glass topped off. One star for going above and beyond--I ordered gooey butter cake as a sweet treat and apparently whomever cut the slices made them too small so they gave me two but only charged me for one. Half a star for the gooey butter cake and espresso martini. Neither was the best instance of either I've ever had but they were the best part of the actual meal. Unfortunately, I think I made the wrong entree choice. I went with the biscuit (singular) and gravy and a side of sausage links. The biscuit is described as "jumbo" but didn't feel much bigger than what I'd consider a regular-sized biscuit. It also wasn't nearly as fluffy as I would have liked and was quite tough and hard at points, nearly requiring the use of a knife to cut it. The gravy was relatively flavorless and wasn't improved much by either salt or pepper. The sausage links were passable. I'm willing to give the shop another shot (and order something different) once I try some other brunch places on my list but I was a little disappointed on this visit because I wanted to like my food more.

This is an adorable brunch spot with lots of character!! We visited here with some friends and were…read moreglad they got a reservation. The restaurant was packed and had a line (for good reason)! Once seated, our server checked on us frequently and listed their specials soundly. I opted for the sandwich special of the day, the Monte cristo, and my partner got one of the Benedict's. We split the special waffles of the day, the French toast waffle. We also both got a good drink with our meal. The Monte Cristo was perfectly sweet and savory. Incredible potion sizing for the price and a delicious plate. The French toast waffle was insane. Such a perfect sweet treat to finish our meal!

After a mishap with my first time trying the Living Room, I was SO pleasantly surprised when one…read moreof the owners personally reached out to me. The owners care DEEPLY about their business and their customers. They were very kind, concerned, and clearly on a mission to be the best they can in terms of their customers' experience. The service level is unparalleled! They kindly shared that improvements were made to avoid having similar issues in the future. I went back again and tried their turkey bacon sandwich (which was delicious and a very generous portion), but I look forward to coming back to try the improved Jenny sandwich as well! Many of my previous comments stand, the large outdoor seating area, and overall aesthetic inside is all lovely. A great place to grab lunch, read a book over coffee, or work at their window seating. I look forward to coming back many, many more times!

We came and grabbed drinks during a vintage clothing market in their parking lot…read more My girls got horchata with shots of espresso added, and I tried an iced latte. Both drinks were good and came out quick, especially with the large number of people there! Servers were nice, helpful and actually interacted instead of just ignoring the world. Nice service! The place is filled with plants and has a large number of seating, both indoor and outdoor.nice place to grab some breakfast and hang out. Very fun!

Was finally able to try this place last night for my boyfriend's birthday dinner…read more First off, tha place is beautiful with a great ambiance. Service was impeccable from the moment we stepped in. We were brought some warm bread while we looked at the menu. I ordered the N/A West Wnd Botanical spritz and my partner got a dirty martini. Both were very excellent. We started off with the steak tartare, which was SPECTACULAR. One of the best I've ever had. My boyfriend got the braised beef and I got the bistro steak. Both plates were a 10/10. The meats were super tender, fries were perfect, and the mashed potatos were really creamy. At the end, our waitress brought us their chocolate mousse with a candle to celebrate. Truly the best mousse we've ever tried. We were both very impressed with the food and service. I'd highly recommend this place for a nice date night or girls night.

I went here in a date and we sat outside. The ambiance was PERFECT for a date and the weather could…read morenot have been better. We had the most decadent branzino and deliciously sauced confit duck wither of us had ever had! The service was slow that night but our waitress was so gracious and ended up comping all of our apps and a few drinks. I'd definitely be back! Excellent service.

I was on the hunt for St. Louis' best pancake and articles and reviews led me to this spot - it…read moredidn't disappoint! Their pancakes were incredibly buttery and rich, with a fluffy interior and crispy exterior. To offset my (basically) dessert-for-breakfast, I also had the Kale & Grain Salad, which was great - a fresh salad with a variety of textures and flavors, everything tasting very fresh. The service was friendly and warm. The decor is really nice and you feel like you're in a special place...this is perfect for a two-person or a group meal. I'd definitely visit on my next trip here.

My first visit to this unique spot was impressive from the start. The staff was warm and welcoming,…read moreand I appreciated having the option to sit indoors or outside. The food and drinks were excellent. I ordered the classic BLT, which arrived quickly with fries and toast. Everything on the sandwich tasted incredibly fresh--the tomatoes were ripe, the bacon was crispy, and the lettuce had a great crunch. My friend tried the Breakfast Sandwich, mentioned it was satisfying on its own and surprisingly filling even without a side. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Between the friendly service, fresh food, and welcoming atmosphere, I'd definitely come back and explore more of the menu.

Dined here on a quick visit to STL and it was wonderful! My husband found Southwest Diner on Yelp…read morewhile searching for brunch spots near our hotel, and the 1200+ positive reviews sold it for us. We found a parking spot on the street nearby, and we were able to be seated right away on the patio. There were other patrons, but it wasn't terribly busy by any means. The menu is expansive, with lots of ways to customize your order with different breads, toppings, or meats. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with Tinga Chicken, and my husband ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. We also shared an order of the seasonal Pumpkin Spiked Pancakes. Everything came out hot and fresh, and every bite was delicious! The pancakes are made with cornmeal, and they were flavorful but not too sweet. The gravy for the biscuits is made with their house sausage, which makes it taste even better. I'd definitely return to Southwest Diner the next time I'm in town!

The food was delicious, and the decor and overall aesthetic really do make it feel like you've…read morestepped into the Southwest. That illusion fades a little if you sit outside on a humid St. Louis summer day, but the vibe inside is great. The food is consistently tasty, the Bloody Marys are solid, and the whole place has a classic diner feel with a Southwest twist. There's usually a wait on summer weekends, so just keep that in mind, but it's definitely worth it.