Best Brunch in St. Louis (2025)

A beloved New Mexico‑leaning diner where cornmeal pancakes, chile‑smothered burritos, and Jonathan’s Famous Fiery Scramble draw weekend lines. Regularly cited by local editors, including Feast Magazine and Riverfront Times, and still going strong in 2025.

Sun‑splashed brunch daily inside Bowood Farms from James Beard Award winner Gerard Craft. Seasonal plates, waffles, and pastry case star; praised by Southern Living and Explore St. Louis for making weekday brunch feel special.

Sunday brunch in the Central West End with Parisian attitude: brioche French toast, beignets, omelets, and classic cocktails. Frequently recommended by Feast Magazine and named an essential by Sauce Magazine’s editors.

In historic Lafayette Square, this chef‑driven favorite turns brunch into a proper occasion—think osso buco hash, Benedicts, and thoughtful cocktails. Featured in Feast Magazine’s brunch guides and warmly reviewed by Sauce Magazine.

Born from a Tower Grove Farmers’ Market stand, Songbird champions local sourcing and the cult‑favorite Combo sandwich. Named Best Breakfast by Riverfront Times and highlighted by Southern Living; in August 2025 the owners announced a future move to a larger Tower Grove South space.

Cherokee Street’s daytime anchor pairs serious coffee with hearty plates—sliders, slingers, burritos, and French toast. Lauded by Food Network and regularly praised by local critics for capturing the neighborhood’s creative energy.

Chef David Kirkland’s music‑minded brunch spot in Grand Center riffs on vegetable‑forward comfort—biscuit flights, arepas, and bright cocktails. A staple of Feast Magazine’s brunch roundups, with brunch service running midweek through weekends.

A South Grand original for plant‑based brunch: strong Benedict game, cinnamon rolls, chorizo‑style scrambles, and creative morning cocktails. Sauce Magazine has long championed its weekend brunch for vegans and omnivores alike.

Bakery roots meet neighborhood brunch—buttermilk biscuits, breakfast flatbreads, and lemon‑curd French toast on a leafy patio. A frequent pick in local guides like Feast Magazine; a South City ritual for weekend mornings.

A Central West End beauty serving island‑leaning brunch on Saturdays—lobster enchiladas, fried chicken and French toast, and serious rum cocktails. Regularly spotlighted by Feast Magazine and covered by St. Louis Magazine.

Dave Bailey’s locally owned creperie and brunch cafe is a city staple—house‑baked breads, slingers, and sweet or savory crêpes. Recognized by Southern Living among St. Louis standouts; open daily for breakfast and lunch.

Midtown’s globally minded bruncher where Tunisian‑style shakshuka, cornbread Benedicts, and Mexican slingers share the table. Featured in Feast Magazine’s citywide brunch guides and listed by Sauce Magazine; independently owned and active in 2025.