Park Avenue Coffee - Cortex

Could be stellar. Has some drawbacks, though. Often out of one product or another. I've been there when they were "out of espresso." (Yes, a coffeeshop.) Again when they were out of one of their few lunch offerings. And the service is similarly hit or miss. I'm often coming from physical therapy, as are many of the other customers--they're in the same building. Their chairs are hard wooden scoops that immediately put my sciatic leg to sleep--but I can't get anywhere else without calling a Lyft. A big pitcher of ice water on the counter would be wonderful. Still, the coffee is good. The sugar-free syrups are appreciated. It's nice that they have bakery items, breakfast all day, and some lunch options. I wouldn't return if not for proximity, though.

Hot tea $4.75. Counter service only. No gluten free options. Just very expensive for basic coffee and tea which are their mainstays.

This place is close to my office so I was really hoping that it was going to be good. It was perfectly acceptable. Service was quick and they had a decent variety of options

Boyscouts in front of my local grocery store were selling STL's finest Park Avenue Coffee and has me hooked! Uniquely blended, it was worth the drive across town even though they ship to the door. The service is good, but there was a long wait time in a small waiting area that was not what I was hoping for. The Carmel Frappuccino was great, along with the soft Pumpkin bread.

Good coffee and friendly service.

Caramel Dulce frappe with almond milk was tasty and chilling. Service was good. Clean and quiet atmosphere. No one is washing hands anymore before they serve.

So I have traveled a lot and these ladies here put it down!!!! Coffee has a perfect balance to even drink black!!!!

Great coffee, pretty good pasteries and desserts, and also pretty good sandwiches. For a coffee place inside of Cortex, it does a great job. Not long wait times and plenty of places to sit. Nice staff. I recommend the carrot cake muffins and the turkey sandwich.