Ice cream shop · Central West End
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The buttermilk waffle cones make this my favorite ice cream shop.
Coffee shop · Lafayette Square
Chill spot in Lafayette Square serving stellar coffee and a mouthwatering variety of St. Louis' iconic gooey butter cakes.
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Sushi restaurant · Downtown
This lively downtown spot serves up a vast menu of sushi and Japanese bites, perfect for both solo diners and groups ready to feast.
Brewery · Tower Grove South
Tucked-away brewery with cozy English-pub vibes, solid European-style brews, tasty snacks, sprawling patio, and darts for chill hangs.
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Bakery · Clifton Heights
Pint Size Bakery is a charming little spot that serves up a medley of inventive baked goods, with their famed salted caramel croissants stealing the show on Saturdays.
Sandwich shop · Clayton-Tamm
Dogtown's Nomad serves up smoky house-cured pastrami and grass-fed burgers with crispy fries, kimchi Brussels, and a chill bar-adjacent vibe.
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Southeast Asian restaurant · McRee Town
Polished, intimate spot serving vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired small plates and sashimi, with killer cocktails and warm service.
Barbecue restaurant · Tower Grove East
The Shaved Duck serves up expertly smoked Southern BBQ in a cozy brick-walled spot, perfect with craft beers and standout sides like smothered fries.
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New American restaurant · Central West End
Vicia serves sleek, seasonal Midwestern cuisine spotlighting avant-garde, vegetable-forward dishes with sustainably raised meats in a timeless, inviting space.
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Restaurant · Midtown
Step into a former 1916 Stutz auto showroom for classic American eats, boozy ice cream martinis, whimsical art deco vibes, and family-friendly fun.
Furniture store · Forest Park Southeast
IKEA in Midtown is a sprawling Swedish wonderland of affordable decor, where you can snag everything from stylish home furnishings to famous meatballs.