Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
Absolutely the most convenient coffee fix and less than a 1/2 block away.
Try the coffee (of course) but also the nibbles of food.
Super local, they have chickens onsite and bees at their farm.
36 locals recommend
Kitchen House Coffee
3149 Shenandoah AveAbsolutely the most convenient coffee fix and less than a 1/2 block away.
Try the coffee (of course) but also the nibbles of food.
Super local, they have chickens onsite and bees at their farm.
The local corner pub, gone upscale. Crafted was a part of The show Bar Rescue and it's totally transformed. Try pressed cocktails, or a good selection of food (i enjoy the burger) and a glass of wine or beer. Something for nearly everyone.
Has brunch on Sundays - I haven't been since the makeover but it used to be great!
20 locals recommend
Crafted.
3200 Shenandoah AveThe local corner pub, gone upscale. Crafted was a part of The show Bar Rescue and it's totally transformed. Try pressed cocktails, or a good selection of food (i enjoy the burger) and a glass of wine or beer. Something for nearly everyone.
Has brunch on Sundays - I haven't been since the makeover but it used to be great!
A cute little neighborhood restaurant, the purple martin has a front bar made from a railroad car. It's a thoughtfully redone space with a broad enough menu to have a little something for everyone.
8 locals recommend
The Purple Martin
2800 Shenandoah AveA cute little neighborhood restaurant, the purple martin has a front bar made from a railroad car. It's a thoughtfully redone space with a broad enough menu to have a little something for everyone.
Some of the best BBQ in St. Louis. This tiny spot draws everyone in with the incredible smells of the smoking meat.
So many good things on the menu, you'll want to come back for more.
81 locals recommend
The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia AveSome of the best BBQ in St. Louis. This tiny spot draws everyone in with the incredible smells of the smoking meat.
So many good things on the menu, you'll want to come back for more.
Gourmet Hot Dogs! topped with everything you can imagine. Mac and chees, mulfalatta, etc.
26 locals recommend
Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Grove
3145 S Grand BlvdGourmet Hot Dogs! topped with everything you can imagine. Mac and chees, mulfalatta, etc.
Philippino food at it's finest. GSF started out as a food truck and has quickly expanded their reach.
Try the flying pig.... you won't regret it.
Brunch once a month.
12 locals recommend
Guerrilla Street Food
6120 Delmar BlvdPhilippino food at it's finest. GSF started out as a food truck and has quickly expanded their reach.
Try the flying pig.... you won't regret it.
Brunch once a month.
Superior fast casual Asian food right in the middle of the neighborhood.
68 locals recommend
Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveSuperior fast casual Asian food right in the middle of the neighborhood.
Because sometimes you need coffee at hours that aren't compatible with the local shops.
70 locals recommend
Starbucks
4656 Maryland AveBecause sometimes you need coffee at hours that aren't compatible with the local shops.
The original frozen Custard Concrete (think a DQ blizzard). Enjoy the craziness of this place. It's really something to behold.
139 locals recommend
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand BlvdThe original frozen Custard Concrete (think a DQ blizzard). Enjoy the craziness of this place. It's really something to behold.
If you want an upgrade from normal ice cream shops this is your place. Both boozy and regular ice cream in incredible flavors.
54 locals recommend
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th StIf you want an upgrade from normal ice cream shops this is your place. Both boozy and regular ice cream in incredible flavors.
Local shop right off the park, with everything a kid looking for ice cream needs.
14 locals recommend
Tower Grove Creamery
3101 S Grand BlvdLocal shop right off the park, with everything a kid looking for ice cream needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
The truly original corner bar brought back to like with a great local beer selection and a comfy atmosphere. Is right next to Steve's Hot Dogs.
31 locals recommend
Tick Tock Tavern
3459 Magnolia AveThe truly original corner bar brought back to like with a great local beer selection and a comfy atmosphere. Is right next to Steve's Hot Dogs.
Parks & Nature
So much more than a park, this is the second largest park in the bounds of the city of st. louis and it's home to german bandstands, "ruins" a splash pad, tennis courts, etc.
The best farmer's market in the area runs - April through October on Saturdays in the middle of the park.
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveSo much more than a park, this is the second largest park in the bounds of the city of st. louis and it's home to german bandstands, "ruins" a splash pad, tennis courts, etc.
The best farmer's market in the area runs - April through October on Saturdays in the middle of the park.
Arts & Culture
A stunning garden, not more than 10 minutes from the house, this place has a ton of displays to enjoy and events throughout the year.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdA stunning garden, not more than 10 minutes from the house, this place has a ton of displays to enjoy and events throughout the year.
Affectionately referred to as SLAM, this incredible museum is worth a trip. Also, it overlooks one of the prettier parts of the Forest Park, the grand basin.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrAffectionately referred to as SLAM, this incredible museum is worth a trip. Also, it overlooks one of the prettier parts of the Forest Park, the grand basin.
Entertainment & Activities
This old fashioned water tower offers a stunning view of the area. The tower itself is open one saturday a month and also for the full moons. It's a decent climb, but worth the view.
9 locals recommend
Compton Hill Water Tower
1700-1898 S Grand BlvdThis old fashioned water tower offers a stunning view of the area. The tower itself is open one saturday a month and also for the full moons. It's a decent climb, but worth the view.
One of the only "free zoos" in the country, the St. Louis Zoo sits inside Forest Park . Larger than Central Park in NY, this park has so many things to see and do, I'll never get around to adding them all.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrOne of the only "free zoos" in the country, the St. Louis Zoo sits inside Forest Park . Larger than Central Park in NY, this park has so many things to see and do, I'll never get around to adding them all.
Home and center of Cardinals Baseball, it's a good place to catch a game.
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveHome and center of Cardinals Baseball, it's a good place to catch a game.
The Boathouse is a restaurant, but it is also a place to rent boats and paddle around for a while. Or just sit waterside and have a drink and enjoy the view.
81 locals recommend
Boathouse Forest Park
6101 Government DrThe Boathouse is a restaurant, but it is also a place to rent boats and paddle around for a while. Or just sit waterside and have a drink and enjoy the view.
The science center is part hands on Museum (skews into a bit younger age ranges) Part Planetarium. Check out what special events they have an go look at the stars.
183 locals recommend
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveThe science center is part hands on Museum (skews into a bit younger age ranges) Part Planetarium. Check out what special events they have an go look at the stars.
Shopping
The Future Antiques
6514 Chippewa StLots of mid-century modern furnishings and decor for your mod-home.
In case you need to find your local target. Note that this target does not sell alcohol, you'll have to go to the grocery store across the street.
42 locals recommend
Target
4255 Hampton AveIn case you need to find your local target. Note that this target does not sell alcohol, you'll have to go to the grocery store across the street.
St. Louis Galleria
1155 GalleriaThe closest indoor mall.
QuikTrip
2600 Chouteau AveGas, and an expanded Convenience Store.
The best local bookstore in the city. Has new and second hand books.
20 locals recommend
Left Bank Books
399 North Euclid AvenueThe best local bookstore in the city. Has new and second hand books.
Essentials
This grocery store is on the edge of the Italian neighborhood referred to as "The Hill" and the store maintains some of that flavor and variety.
There is a Walgreens just a block or two away, but it's not showing up in the guidebook.
54 locals recommend
Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal StThis grocery store is on the edge of the Italian neighborhood referred to as "The Hill" and the store maintains some of that flavor and variety.
There is a Walgreens just a block or two away, but it's not showing up in the guidebook.
A local, non chain, grocery store, it focuses on both local/organic options and serving the diverse neighborhood it sits within.
81 locals recommend
Fields Foods
1500 Lafayette AveA local, non chain, grocery store, it focuses on both local/organic options and serving the diverse neighborhood it sits within.
CVS
3925 Lindell BlvdWell stocked (at least most of the time) drugstore.
The closest Whole Foods, it's arranged a little oddly, but also offers parking in the garage for free while you shop.
Places you int he Iconic Central West End, many shops and restaurants.
73 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4577 W Pine BlvdThe closest Whole Foods, it's arranged a little oddly, but also offers parking in the garage for free while you shop.
Places you int he Iconic Central West End, many shops and restaurants.