Highest-rated cafes in the St. Louis area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the St. Louis area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of St. Louis were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Northwest Coffee Roasting Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4251 Laclede Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#29. Maplewood Deli & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7298 Manchester Road Maplewood, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Park Avenue Coffee - Lafayette Square
- Rating: 4.2/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bakeries
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#27. Coma Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1034 South Brentwood Blvd. Ste 101 Richmond Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. The Clover & the Bee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 West Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Shaw's Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5147 Shaw Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. City Coffee & Cr锚perie
- Rating: 4.2/5 (609 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 North Brentwood Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Creperies
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#23. Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 DeMun Ave. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian, Vegan
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#22. Saint Louis Kolache
- Rating: 4.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 North Lindbergh Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#21. The Cup
- Rating: 4.3/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 Maryland Plz Rear Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
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#20. Milque Toast
- Rating: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2924 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Comfort Food, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. The Annex Coffee and Foods
- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8122 Big Bend Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Specialty Food, Delis
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#18. The Gelateria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3197 South Grand Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Sandwiches
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#17. The Mud House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Cherokee St. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#16. Fiddlehead Fern Caf茅
- Rating: 4.4/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4066 Russell Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Living Room Coffee & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Cafe Nova
- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5611 South Kingshighway Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean
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#13. Ivy Caf茅
- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 North Meramec Ave. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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#12. DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11982 Dorsett Road Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Teleo Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 132 West Monroe Ave. Kirkwood, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Caterers
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#10. Sump Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 South Jefferson Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#9. Pint Size Bakery & Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3133 Watson Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#8. Park Avenue Coffee - The Hill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5105 Columbia Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#7. Egg
- Rating: 4.6/5 (886 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 Gravois Ave. Ste 101 Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#6. Comet Coffee & Microbakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5708 Oakland Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#5. Gelato Di Riso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5204 Wilson Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#4. The Protagonist Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 South 9th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
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#3. Telva at The Ridge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 North Gore Ave. Ste A Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea
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#2. The Foundry Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11424 Dorsett Road Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#1. Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop
- Rating: 4.9/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 803 Marshall Ave. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Nurseries & Gardening
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
