Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
Great place for an early morning coffee and pastry, or a late night gelato fix. We love an Affogato(gelato with espresso poured over top) They also have a really nice dinner menu. Beautiful patio!
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Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand BlvdGreat place for an early morning coffee and pastry, or a late night gelato fix. We love an Affogato(gelato with espresso poured over top) They also have a really nice dinner menu. Beautiful patio!
Delicious sandwiches! Great for grabbing to go and enjoying on a bench in Tower Grove Park.
Eat Sandwiches
3148 Morgan Ford RdDelicious sandwiches! Great for grabbing to go and enjoying on a bench in Tower Grove Park.
Incredibly Lebanese food. I suggest any one of their "sandwiches" and an order of fries. The Lebanese nachos are also killer. You can get them vegetarian or served with meat. This is a great option for meat eaters AND vegetarians to co-exist. ;-)
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The Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand BlvdIncredibly Lebanese food. I suggest any one of their "sandwiches" and an order of fries. The Lebanese nachos are also killer. You can get them vegetarian or served with meat. This is a great option for meat eaters AND vegetarians to co-exist. ;-)
KHC is right down the street from the house we live in. It is our go-to coffee spot, HANDS DOWN. Such a sweet, chill vibe. Chickens in the backyard, comfortable patio seating as well as a variety of seating inside. Perfectly friendly staff and delicious eats. Our most often chosen items are a Dirty Chai, Cortado and their gluten free Thumbprint Cookie. The baked goods are sourced from a local baker, the egg casserole(both a meat and veggie option) are made from the owners on chickens by another local restaurant owner. The jams, jellies and syrups are made in house by one of the employee's and they sell honey from the owner's own bees. Can you tell that we love this place?
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Kitchen House Coffee
3149 Shenandoah AveKHC is right down the street from the house we live in. It is our go-to coffee spot, HANDS DOWN. Such a sweet, chill vibe. Chickens in the backyard, comfortable patio seating as well as a variety of seating inside. Perfectly friendly staff and delicious eats. Our most often chosen items are a Dirty Chai, Cortado and their gluten free Thumbprint Cookie. The baked goods are sourced from a local baker, the egg casserole(both a meat and veggie option) are made from the owners on chickens by another local restaurant owner. The jams, jellies and syrups are made in house by one of the employee's and they sell honey from the owner's own bees. Can you tell that we love this place?
You will not get flavor like this anywhere else! Lona coins this "Chinese Hill Country Comfort Food". And is it ever comforting! It gets very busy during peak hours, but very worth the wait. The staff works very hard to get food out in a timely manner and are amazing! You will very often see Lona, herself walking around asking people how they are enjoying their eats. I recommend getting an order of their dumplings(vegan or meat, you can also get a combo of the two). If their Hill Tribe Soup is available...get it! ;-) They also have a great beer/wine selection, and a variety of hot teas shipped directly from Lona's friends and family from China.
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Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveYou will not get flavor like this anywhere else! Lona coins this "Chinese Hill Country Comfort Food". And is it ever comforting! It gets very busy during peak hours, but very worth the wait. The staff works very hard to get food out in a timely manner and are amazing! You will very often see Lona, herself walking around asking people how they are enjoying their eats. I recommend getting an order of their dumplings(vegan or meat, you can also get a combo of the two). If their Hill Tribe Soup is available...get it! ;-) They also have a great beer/wine selection, and a variety of hot teas shipped directly from Lona's friends and family from China.
An incredible brunch spot! We recommend the Pork Belly Benedict, any one of their Hashes, and the Veggie Taco,(a few gems in a completely delicious menu). They make their Bloody Mary's entirely from the ground up, and you can even get spicy, house infused vodka if you wish. Good options for both carnivores and herbivores.
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egg
2200 Gravois AveAn incredible brunch spot! We recommend the Pork Belly Benedict, any one of their Hashes, and the Veggie Taco,(a few gems in a completely delicious menu). They make their Bloody Mary's entirely from the ground up, and you can even get spicy, house infused vodka if you wish. Good options for both carnivores and herbivores.
This beautiful and bustling place is our first pick for Ice Cream. They have all the bells and whistles! Sundaes, shakes, malts...boozy martinis! Our usual picks are a Standing Banana Split and/or a Johnny Rabbit Malt made with Zanzibar Chocolate AND a banana. Along with killer ice cream, you can also get an assortment of sandwiches, soups and entrees. We love the Dill Pickles Soup.
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The Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust StThis beautiful and bustling place is our first pick for Ice Cream. They have all the bells and whistles! Sundaes, shakes, malts...boozy martinis! Our usual picks are a Standing Banana Split and/or a Johnny Rabbit Malt made with Zanzibar Chocolate AND a banana. Along with killer ice cream, you can also get an assortment of sandwiches, soups and entrees. We love the Dill Pickles Soup.
A fancy french bakery that will never let you down. If you get there early enough on Friday's you can enjoy "The Darkness" a chocolate croissant that will blow your mind! Even if you just go for a cup of coffee, you will love the beautiful setting and be in awe of the gorgeous handiwork. It almost feels like a bakery museum.
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La Pâtisserie Chouquette
1626 Tower Grove AveA fancy french bakery that will never let you down. If you get there early enough on Friday's you can enjoy "The Darkness" a chocolate croissant that will blow your mind! Even if you just go for a cup of coffee, you will love the beautiful setting and be in awe of the gorgeous handiwork. It almost feels like a bakery museum.
Union is open from Wed-Sun. They are a full service restaurant that also has a baked fresh daily bread counter, where they sell their bread by the whole or half loaf. I recommend any of their perfect breads! During the day, they serve Soups, Salads and Sandwiches. In the evening, they serve pizza. It is a very busy spot! If you get there at peak hours, prepare to wait a bit, but please don't let that deter you from their amazing eats.
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Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery
1629 Tower Grove AveUnion is open from Wed-Sun. They are a full service restaurant that also has a baked fresh daily bread counter, where they sell their bread by the whole or half loaf. I recommend any of their perfect breads! During the day, they serve Soups, Salads and Sandwiches. In the evening, they serve pizza. It is a very busy spot! If you get there at peak hours, prepare to wait a bit, but please don't let that deter you from their amazing eats.
Yaquis is a wonderful joint with an intimate neighborhood feel. You will often find us here on Monday evenings, eating pizza and enjoying their 1/2 price wine pours. You get a cool snapshot of the Cherokee Neighborhood. It is right in the middle and a great place to start if you want to keep exploring in either direction. Our latest favorite pizza creation is their House Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms and Red Onion made with Tinto Sauce. Sometimes you can catch some live music!
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Yaquis on Cherokee
2728 Cherokee StYaquis is a wonderful joint with an intimate neighborhood feel. You will often find us here on Monday evenings, eating pizza and enjoying their 1/2 price wine pours. You get a cool snapshot of the Cherokee Neighborhood. It is right in the middle and a great place to start if you want to keep exploring in either direction. Our latest favorite pizza creation is their House Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms and Red Onion made with Tinto Sauce. Sometimes you can catch some live music!
Big place, lots of seating, extremely family friendly! The wait can be quite long at peak hours, but you can get download the NoWait app and get in line without even walking in the door...you are then free to enjoy a coffee at the Gelateria or do some neighborhood walking/exploring until your wait is almost over. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Their breakfast is centered on crepes, but have many other options(little known fact, if you aren't feeling the crepe scene, you can turn any one of them into an omelette).
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Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdBig place, lots of seating, extremely family friendly! The wait can be quite long at peak hours, but you can get download the NoWait app and get in line without even walking in the door...you are then free to enjoy a coffee at the Gelateria or do some neighborhood walking/exploring until your wait is almost over. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Their breakfast is centered on crepes, but have many other options(little known fact, if you aren't feeling the crepe scene, you can turn any one of them into an omelette).
The Club Sandwich is one of legend! I know others who are partial to the Meatloaf Sandwich. Barry's menu is pretty small, but super quality always expanding. You can buy bread baked from the brick oven in the back yard, cookies and sweets made in house, beer and wine is for purchase to stay and enjoy, or to take home. They serve brunch on the weekends and have brick fired pizzas on Saturday and Sunday starting around 2. A seriously delightful corner store.
Grove East Provisions
3101 Arsenal StreetThe Club Sandwich is one of legend! I know others who are partial to the Meatloaf Sandwich. Barry's menu is pretty small, but super quality always expanding. You can buy bread baked from the brick oven in the back yard, cookies and sweets made in house, beer and wine is for purchase to stay and enjoy, or to take home. They serve brunch on the weekends and have brick fired pizzas on Saturday and Sunday starting around 2. A seriously delightful corner store.
Tacos! Carne Asada Fries! Margaritas! Every night at 10pm they start serving $2 tacos and tequila shots.
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Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard
908 Lafayette AveTacos! Carne Asada Fries! Margaritas! Every night at 10pm they start serving $2 tacos and tequila shots.
Same owners as Egg, but this is the lunch/dinner version. Tacos, margaritas, chips and queso...and much more! Super quality. Great staff.
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Spare No Rib
2200 Gravois AveSame owners as Egg, but this is the lunch/dinner version. Tacos, margaritas, chips and queso...and much more! Super quality. Great staff.
This place is a gold star. Small, concise food menu. Very cozy, great staff, awesome place for a beer, cocktail and snack inside on a cold day, OR out on their patio on a beautiful one. I highly recommend the Suffering Bastard cocktail and an order of their fish tacos out on the patio...Or a choice of beer from their vast selection and a Build Your Own Burger. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
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The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway BoulevardThis place is a gold star. Small, concise food menu. Very cozy, great staff, awesome place for a beer, cocktail and snack inside on a cold day, OR out on their patio on a beautiful one. I highly recommend the Suffering Bastard cocktail and an order of their fish tacos out on the patio...Or a choice of beer from their vast selection and a Build Your Own Burger. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand BlvdThe chicken pho is off the chain.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, chill, vibe. Awesome patio. Right next to a hot dog joint. Tips: Cash only. Closed on Sundays.
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Tick Tock Tavern
3459 Magnolia AveGreat, chill, vibe. Awesome patio. Right next to a hot dog joint. Tips: Cash only. Closed on Sundays.
Extensive cocktail menu. Stunning patio. Right in the middle of the hopping Grove Neighborhood. A good place to start off a night out.
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Sanctuaria
4198 Manchester AveExtensive cocktail menu. Stunning patio. Right in the middle of the hopping Grove Neighborhood. A good place to start off a night out.
Chill bar. It's a local hangout. More than just whiskey! Also beer and cocktails with other spirits, and a few snacks.
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The Whiskey Ring
2651 Cherokee StChill bar. It's a local hangout. More than just whiskey! Also beer and cocktails with other spirits, and a few snacks.
Owned by the Steve, the same man who runs Royale. A dark, moody, historical spot with an awesome bar. Tip: Cash bar.
Palomino Lounge
5876 Delmar BlvdOwned by the Steve, the same man who runs Royale. A dark, moody, historical spot with an awesome bar. Tip: Cash bar.
This place is open until 3am and has a late night food menu. Has jazz fusion every Friday night starting at 11pm. They make their own pasta, everything we have tried is delicious. Good beer on tap. AND has Sunday brunch.
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Mangia Italiano
3145 S Grand BlvdThis place is open until 3am and has a late night food menu. Has jazz fusion every Friday night starting at 11pm. They make their own pasta, everything we have tried is delicious. Good beer on tap. AND has Sunday brunch.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park. Larger than you think. Great for a bike ride, run, walk, romp in the playset(there is a swimming fountain near the center!) with your kiddos or even a nap! This park houses a number of festivals and events during the warmer months, has a Farmers Market from Mid-April through November on Saturday mornings from 8-12.
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Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveBeautiful park. Larger than you think. Great for a bike ride, run, walk, romp in the playset(there is a swimming fountain near the center!) with your kiddos or even a nap! This park houses a number of festivals and events during the warmer months, has a Farmers Market from Mid-April through November on Saturday mornings from 8-12.
This is a smaller park, but has everything. Swings, a play ground, tennis court, fountain, and reflecting pond. After enjoying what is below, you can walk up to the walls of the reservoir and enjoy views of the city. On the North East corner, you can spy one of my favorite views of the STL Arch.
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Compton Hill Reservoir Park
1700 S Grand BlvdThis is a smaller park, but has everything. Swings, a play ground, tennis court, fountain, and reflecting pond. After enjoying what is below, you can walk up to the walls of the reservoir and enjoy views of the city. On the North East corner, you can spy one of my favorite views of the STL Arch.
Forest Park is bigger than Central Park, has completely free parking on basically any street within, houses a zoo, history museum, art museum, planetarium(all free admission!), a musical theatre, two restaurants and miles of walking/biking trails studded with water features and fields for various sports. You could spend multiple days here and not get the least bit bored!
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrForest Park is bigger than Central Park, has completely free parking on basically any street within, houses a zoo, history museum, art museum, planetarium(all free admission!), a musical theatre, two restaurants and miles of walking/biking trails studded with water features and fields for various sports. You could spend multiple days here and not get the least bit bored!
Arts & Culture
Go anytime for a self-guided tour OR Enjoy their Spotlight Tours for a quick culture fix with a ten-minute tour of the art on view. Visit their neighbors at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for a tour at 1:00pm, and then join a Pulitzer gallery assistant at 1:15pm for insights into one highlighted work or aspect of the current exhibition. No reservation required.
The Pulitzer is free of charge.
Open Hours
Wed 10am–5pm
Thu 10am–8pm
Fri 10am–8pm
Sat 10am–5pm
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Pulitzer Arts Foundation
3716 Washington BlvdGo anytime for a self-guided tour OR Enjoy their Spotlight Tours for a quick culture fix with a ten-minute tour of the art on view. Visit their neighbors at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for a tour at 1:00pm, and then join a Pulitzer gallery assistant at 1:15pm for insights into one highlighted work or aspect of the current exhibition. No reservation required.
The Pulitzer is free of charge.
Open Hours
Wed 10am–5pm
Thu 10am–8pm
Fri 10am–8pm
Sat 10am–5pm
CAM is located in the Grand Center arts and entertainment district, in the center of St. Louis. Grand Center is home to dozens of museums, galleries, theaters, and concert halls.
FREE ADMISSION!
Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Open until 8:00 pm Thu & Fri
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington BlvdCAM is located in the Grand Center arts and entertainment district, in the center of St. Louis. Grand Center is home to dozens of museums, galleries, theaters, and concert halls.
FREE ADMISSION!
Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Open until 8:00 pm Thu & Fri
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world.
The general admission is free. Additionally, they usually have an extra exhibition that has a fee, BUT that admission is free on Fridays.
This place has hundreds of nooks and crannies that are absolutely worth the exploration.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Closed Monday
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Saint Louis Kunstmuseum
1 Fine Arts DrThe Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world.
The general admission is free. Additionally, they usually have an extra exhibition that has a fee, BUT that admission is free on Fridays.
This place has hundreds of nooks and crannies that are absolutely worth the exploration.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Closed Monday
The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre that is America's Oldest and Largest Outdoor Musical Theatre! The theatre seats 11,000 people with approximately 1,500 FREE seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
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MunyTheater station
The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre that is America's Oldest and Largest Outdoor Musical Theatre! The theatre seats 11,000 people with approximately 1,500 FREE seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
Enjoy the prolific St. Louis Symphony Orchestra perform at Powell Hall. It is located in Grand Center.
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Powell Hall
718 N Grand BlvdEnjoy the prolific St. Louis Symphony Orchestra perform at Powell Hall. It is located in Grand Center.
Even if you don't read books...You will probably enjoy the beauty of this spectacular building.
St. Louis Public Library - Central Express
815 Olive StEven if you don't read books...You will probably enjoy the beauty of this spectacular building.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing place for adults and kids alike! So much exploration and play. It has an Omnimax theatre and is also connected to the Planetarium when you can see star shows.
Regular Hours*
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:30pm
Summer Season*
(MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND)
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 - 5:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
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Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveAmazing place for adults and kids alike! So much exploration and play. It has an Omnimax theatre and is also connected to the Planetarium when you can see star shows.
Regular Hours*
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:30pm
Summer Season*
(MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND)
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 - 5:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
Less of a museum...more of an epic park for all ages! This place is ever evolving as they are always building new sections to explore and enjoy.
Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects
PUBLIC HOURS
Mon – Tues 9am till 5pm
Wed – Thurs 9am till 5pm
Fri – Sat 9am till Midnight
Sun 11am till 5pm
ADMISSION:GENERAL
Children 2 and under admitted free.
$12.00 (plus tax)ages 3 years and up
or $10.00 (plus tax)after 5pm Fri & Sat
ROOF
Roof is available only with general admission and weather permitting.
+$5.00 (plus tax)
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City Museum
750 N 16th StLess of a museum...more of an epic park for all ages! This place is ever evolving as they are always building new sections to explore and enjoy.
Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects
PUBLIC HOURS
Mon – Tues 9am till 5pm
Wed – Thurs 9am till 5pm
Fri – Sat 9am till Midnight
Sun 11am till 5pm
ADMISSION:GENERAL
Children 2 and under admitted free.
$12.00 (plus tax)ages 3 years and up
or $10.00 (plus tax)after 5pm Fri & Sat
ROOF
Roof is available only with general admission and weather permitting.
+$5.00 (plus tax)
Shopping
A sweet selection of vintage and handmade wares for men, women and children. Very reasonable pricing and thoughtfully curated to have sizing for all shapes.
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Parsimonia Vintage Store
3145A S Grand BlvdA sweet selection of vintage and handmade wares for men, women and children. Very reasonable pricing and thoughtfully curated to have sizing for all shapes.
Handmade items of all types! Beautiful jewelry. Right smack dab in the middle of South Grand...walking distance from The Humphrey House.
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Zee Bee Market
3211 S Grand BlvdHandmade items of all types! Beautiful jewelry. Right smack dab in the middle of South Grand...walking distance from The Humphrey House.
A gorgeous florist shop...and so much more. You can strap on an apron with your besty or lover and build your own freaking terrarium. They feature cards, pottery, jewelry and house wares that are made by local ladies. This 100% woman run company/shop is a must visit.
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Flowers & Weeds
3201 Cherokee StA gorgeous florist shop...and so much more. You can strap on an apron with your besty or lover and build your own freaking terrarium. They feature cards, pottery, jewelry and house wares that are made by local ladies. This 100% woman run company/shop is a must visit.
Has a nice selection of unique vintage clothes, locally made housewares and jewelry. Often has pop-ups with drinks and live-music.
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Mesa Home
2619 Cherokee StHas a nice selection of unique vintage clothes, locally made housewares and jewelry. Often has pop-ups with drinks and live-music.
Vintage furniture at great prices. I love supporting Brian and Julia. They really have a knack for collecting simply beautiful furniture.
Future Ancestor
4100 Shenandoah AveVintage furniture at great prices. I love supporting Brian and Julia. They really have a knack for collecting simply beautiful furniture.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4577 W Pine BlvdThey have a free parking garage.
Incredible spot for all of your ethnic food needs. They have a nice produce section where I regularly stock up on essentials such as citrus, herbs, mushrooms, peppers, yogurt, cheese and hot sauce. Great spice section. Jams and jellies from everywhere. All the oils, noodles and sauces you could dream of.
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Jay International Food Co
3172 S Grand BlvdIncredible spot for all of your ethnic food needs. They have a nice produce section where I regularly stock up on essentials such as citrus, herbs, mushrooms, peppers, yogurt, cheese and hot sauce. Great spice section. Jams and jellies from everywhere. All the oils, noodles and sauces you could dream of.
Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal StBasic grocery!
Love our Trader Joe's. Parking lot can get a little wild at peak hours...breathe. ;-)
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Trader Joe's
48 Brentwood Promenade CtLove our Trader Joe's. Parking lot can get a little wild at peak hours...breathe. ;-)
ALDI
7369 Watson RdGreat for those things you forgot you needed.
Small food Co-op. Great place for basics like eggs, yogurt, milk and veggies. Great beer selection!
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Local Harvest Grocery
3108 Morgan Ford RdSmall food Co-op. Great place for basics like eggs, yogurt, milk and veggies. Great beer selection!