Sump Coffee

Easily one of the best coffee shops in St. Louis. Sump roasts their coffee in-house and always has interesting single-origin beans. I usually grab a bag to take home or give as a gift and get a latte for myself. There is a reason this place is considered the King of coffee shops in St. Louis. Absolutely love it here.

Great Place! A true vibe. Amazing coffee. A must visit!

Went to Sump coffee for the first time ordered cappuccino and iced coffee to go. Fast service was able to order from a kiosk. No outdoor seating. Available parking on street. Both drinks were tasty and quickly prepared and served. There is an option of getting the receipt emailed. Will definitely be going back for coffee soon. Recommend to friends and family. If you're looking for a good place for a coffee date, this is a place to go in St. Louis city.

High quality coffee drinks, staff, and location. Really cool stop and worth a special trip, or if you’re just passing by! Would definitely visit again. My companion and I loved the Caramel Bourbon Latte and the Dirty Chai as well. The one thing I would question is that I’m pretty sure they said they use only light and medium roasts. Why not the superior dark? You couldn’t tell most of the drinks but we definitely noticed the difference with the cold brew we took to go. In any case, they have a really cool aesthetic going on in there as well, definitely one of the better coffee shops in Saint Louis.

One of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. Best chocolate mint latte I've ever had. Whenever I'm not in STL, I feel nostalgic for their coffee. Excellent beans and great staff.

***Updating my review from the previous paragraph below. Stopped back at Sump with my fiancé and had a much better experience than the last time. The staff was super kind, helpful, and friendly. The chocolate croissant was incredible and their Matcha latte was really good! The vibes in here were really cool! The coffee was delicious. Even if the coffee absolutely sucked (which it doesn’t), the atmosphere makes up for it. It is in a part of town with beautiful historic houses and feels almost as if you’re walking into a cafe in Paris. My only complaint is that the staff was very unfriendly and that kind of ruined the experience for me. I asked the dude taking my order some questions about the beans I was buying and he just said “it’s up to personal preference” and shut me down about it. He didn’t seem interested in helping answer any questions I had.

Our family visited St. Louis for spring break and wanted to check out a local coffee spot. Holiday Inn coffee just wasn't cutting it. Sump Coffee had great friendly service, a cool environment, and great coffee!

What a great shop! This is definitely specialty coffee. They care about the quality of their drinks and coffee beans a lot! It really says a lot walking into a coffee shop and they have a pour steady running constantly for pour overs! I decided to get an espresso from Colombia and it was delicious! Balanced and incredibly enjoyable! I ended up getting a second drink which was a cappuccino. Milk texture was great, very delicious. The atmosphere was remarkable as well. It was a chill and perfect to chat with a friend or take yourself out for a nice coffee haha. The chocolate croissant was also phenomenal. Maybe not an important note but I love their branding haha

Back when I lived in Illinois people would drive over an hour to come visit this coffee shop because they had such a good coffee. When I came, I got a seasonal espresso tonic, and it was super great. Espresso tonics can be hit or miss so I was really excited that this one was really good. They served their drinks in reasonable cups with reusable straws, which was super cute and sustainable! Although I am a little worried about how they're cleaning the straws lol. It's got a decently large interior but when we came on a Saturday morning there weren't that many seats available. There was some seating outside, which was nice. I would definitely come back here and try some of their staple drinks.

Is there a way for something to be both well manicured and grunge? If there is, sump has perfected it. A south jefferson gem with some super solid coffee. A few exterior tables were filled with readers on a sunny sunday morning. The interior was full of friends, family, and the like sharing good conversation. I knew the coffee would be good because not 1 cup had any coffee left! The service was great. Workers were polite, friendly, and efficient. Definitely one of the better coffees i have had in stl as well. I did not realized i lived so close, this may become a problem! Lord help me!

What a delight to have a specialty coffee shop in St. Louis! They roast single origin coffee beans locally. The decor is very cool and almost gallery like. It was also my first time seeing a Poursteady, too (an automatic pour-over coffee machine). Our orders: Colombia Gerson Mora (Natural) Pour Over ($8.75): notes of pink lemonade, pomelo, and papaya. It's super bright and layered. Chocolate Latte (Mocha) ($6.00): smooth, rich, not overly sweet -- really well done!

So so good. I've been trying to make it here for months and finally tried Sump. Great offerings across the board and nice space to enjoy a great drink. Bean offering is super fresh (beans were roasted days before I bought them). Will definitely be back soon

Coffee was always awesome and you guys really know how to play with coffee flavors. I was little disappointed about the egg frittata and wasn't available.

It's always a joy to discover a new coffee spot, especially if it has nice vibes and good coffee. I was initially worried about parking because it's only street parking, but there was plenty of parking on the nearby streets on a weekday morning. Perhaps weekends might be less available. I chose the sumpkin spice latte among their seasonal options, and it was the perfect amount of pumpkin spice. Service was quick and easy! Outside patio was a pleasant place to sit as well.

Found this shop along our road trip route. Super cool building and shop. Was feeling something refreshing without milk. I got the Dark and Darker which is a cold brew mixed with a nitro cold brew. It hit the spot and it was very refreshing. The cafe inside is decorated really cool. A lot of attention to detail. There were some lattes I wanted to try! Next time though! Service was fast!

I may have a small bias because Sump is in my home city, but I have also been doing laps around the country and I truly believe they are the best coffee roasters in a 500 mile radius. The only place in the world that had coffee standards that were similar is cafes in Italy.

Loved this for a quick pick up! The coffee was well balanced and they paid special attention to my food allergies, which is always appreciated!

Hands down the best coffee and best coffee shop in St. Louis. The only thing that could make it better is if they opened a branch in my subdivision out in the county. I love the location. I love the staff. And the coffees roasted by Sump are some of the best I've ever had. I return to this location again and again.

This coffee shop sits at the corner of a city intersection, small front patio with tables and chairs, being a shrub wall. Great spot. Inside the 1900 store front is a decor dripping with attitude. The service is excellent and the product is exceptional. Yes, meet here, sit, and/or read you will enjoy your choice.

Fun interior decor and neat merch designs! Pretty standard coffee shop in terms of variety of beverages available, but I enjoyed their honey lavender latte. I would go again to sit and vibe, and try another coffee! The staff were nice.

Decent coffee spot. Interesting interior. Coffees from all over the world. Food options were good, had a muffin and the chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. Mistake was made with my order but the manager rectified it. Would stop by again to try the iced dirty chai.

Great coffee. Lots of varieties to choose from. Inside smelled awesome! The staff was friendly and informative. Pour over coffee is a new experience for us and we will definitely be coming back for more

Coffee is good. Food quality is sub-part. If you overcook a Croissant, then don't serve it to your guests. Why would you do that? That's what did and on more than one occasion. 1) Don't serve inferior or burnt, blackened Croissants. That is completely BS! 2) Offer Small and large size coffee portions. 3) Purchase quality coffee Mugs with rim that doesn't allow Coffee to drip everywhere. You'll notice all the Counters have discoloration where Coffee drips have ruined the appearance. 4) Do better & sharpen your game. Overall, you have good coffee! You just need to employ staff that care about the details. Maybe the other locations are better? Thanks, KBM

Best coffee spot in the area, hands down! Their espresso and craft drinks are exceptional. We loved it so much on our first visit that we had to return for one more caffeine fix before hitting the road. Perfect place to fuel up - definitely worth seeking out if you're serious about good coffee!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I love Sump! When comparing all the lattes I have tried in St. Louis (even Chicago and New York), Sump's lattes are some of my favorites. The espresso is fresh, the milk is meticulously frothed, and their flavor combinations are a balance between innovative and classic. The lattes have a wonderfully smooth texture and are never too sweet. My go to latte is the Vanilla Rum Latte ($6). Today, however, I mixed it up and tried a lavender vanilla latte ($6). The lavender added an earthiness that balanced the sweetness of the vanilla syrup perfectly! I mainly stick with lattes at Sump but have also enjoyed their pourovers. I have never had a negative experience with the team working at Sump. They are warm, welcoming, and kind. The wait for your order is standard: 5-10 minutes, depending on how busy it is at that time. In terms of the ambiance, Sump embodies an alternative, hip vibe. Their branding includes skulls, and their interior design incorporates reclaimed wood accents. However, Sump has limited seating, and it is difficult to find seating during the day if you plan on sticking around. I have also studied at Sump a time or two, but it is not my go-to place to do so due to the limited seating. All-in-all, Sump has some of the best coffee in St. Louis. Despite a somewhat crammed interior, Sump is a go-to spot for me to grab a latte!

One of my favorite coffee spots in St. Louis. This bustling coffee spot boasts a vibrant atmosphere with its skull decor and alternative vibe. Its hip! It's always packed! The single origin pour-over coffee delivers a fantastic caffeine fix. Locations in Saint Louis and Nashville and they will ship! Love this spot!

Have been coming to Sump for 4+ years. As a coffee connoisseur and who previously had some involvement in the artisan coffee business through a family venture many years ago, I've seen my fair share of coffee shops in St. Louis and I can certainly say that Sump is the best from everything I've seen. The quality, the level of attention to detail, and the passion they put in their coffee is next level. I hope they stay in business forever. By far the best coffee I've ever had anywhere

If you haven't been to Sump coffee, you need to go! Sump is such a cool vibe inside & as soon as you walk in you see the window art. How neat! I tried their fall menu, I love it because it's nothing too sweet!! The Frittata sandwich is so big you could share it with someone. That largest egg I've ever seen on a Sammy. Service was good too & they were all so helpful!

Found this spot randomly and I really liked the vibe and atmosphere we got two lattes and they were really good. Would be nice if they had utensils and sugar out instead of having to ask.

The best in St. Louis. Coffee lovers will know what's up. I got the seasonal garden latte it was made with love. The space is great and parking is easy. All the coffee here is amazing :)

I feel like you can feel the personable atmosphere whenever you walk into the place. From the ceramic cups they put your pour overs in, to the regulars coming in and the baristas knowing them by name. Lastly, the owner looks super cool, his beard is great, and he actually comes in to make sure his shop is ran efficiently. He also lends a hand and talks to his customers. I feel cozy in here, even though it is bustling. One of my favorite parts is the decor of the place. Black walls aren't really the norm but I love it so much. And the neon sign as soon as you walk in gives a nice accent to the dark walls. Coffee is amazing. I got a latte. So many machines to make your coffee or tea taste great. Will be coming back!

The vibes here are excellent and the coffee is too. I'm not a big coffee snob but I do like that their roasts are on the darker side and not too acidic/sour. The flavored lattes are also well-balanced and not too sweet like many places make them. They don't have much on the menu other than pastries but the one thing they do--the frittata sandwich--is probably the best breakfast sandwich I've had in St. Louis (and vegetarian!).

First time trying Sump Coffee - heard great things about this coffee shop and they delivered. Tried both the Salted Maple Latte and the Honey Lavender Latte and both had the right balance of espresso with subtle yet distinctive flavors. When walking in, could smell their roastery that is at the back side of the building and the atmosphere was busy with plenty of space to get some work done. Employees were very personable and helpful. Loved my experience!

May have been the best whole milk latte I have ever had. Great vibes! No skim milk option tho

I don't need to say much for this place. I've been here a few times and it is always consistently very good. It's my #1 place to recommend for creative and quality roasts to try. This was my first time trying their espresso, and it is equally good in its own way. I may be ordering it again. Also got a 4pack of cold brew to go and added chocolate milk at home, I like 30% milk to 70% cold brew ratio.

Visiting from CO and this place came highly recommended. Great cold brew and a flavored iced latte. Pastries were good and so was atmosphere. Staff were friendly.

coffee was good, we got a caramel bourbon latte and a chocolate latte. The vibe of the coffee shop was really cute and staff was friendly. They also allow dogs or at least to order you can bring your dog in. Street parking but it was free

A girlfriend and I went here last week for a coffee date and we were so impressed! We sat on what they told us was their "new" patio out back and she had espresso and I had the honey lavender latte- iced. Both were so good and the patio's vibe was perfect! We went on a weekday during the day so it wasn't too crowded but there were quite a bit of people inside working or studying. To top it off, the one staff member we spoke to was extremely friendly and was trying to make conversation with us like he actually cared that we were there. So nice! It was all around a place I would go back to with friends or alone to get some work done with amazing coffee.

Charming little place in an old neighborhood. Coffee is expertly prepared and tasted great. They have all the top of the line equipment you expect from a good coffee shop.

They roast their coffee on premise. The coffee is of excellent quality! Most of the roasts are on the lighter side, like just after 1st crack though they have started providing some slightly darker roasts. The service is good and you can tell they care about coffee. The ambience is low key and very enjoyable. It's a nicely appointed place. The owner obviously cares about the environment and quality of their bean. I highly recommend Sump

Sump coffee is such a treat! I stopped in for some afternoon caffeine and the vanilla rum latte was so smooth and delicious I wanted to chug it.

I know this is a huge staple of St. Louis, but I don't think it's very good coffee... It's the kind of coffee that has that really fruity flavor. I'm just not a fan of it.

The best cup of coffee in Saint Louis. There isn't really anything I don't like about this place. The branding is cool and kind of spooky in the best way. Their well-curated menu has a lot of great roasts, mostly on the darker side. They're not too pretentious though- there are lattes and other specialty drinks. They have also recently started making chocolate which is delicious, as are their baked goods and breakfast sandwich (which is vegetarian!). Everyone there is friendly and the vibe is so so cool.

Sump coffee is a unique coffee shop located off Jefferson in south city. They are known for their in-house roasting and darker/stronger blend of coffee. The coffee tastes great and the latte art is always on point. Its pretty cool what they did with the building and restoring it from its run down days. There is a before picture on the wall. The only challenge is parking since it's on a Main Street, but if you don't mind parking across the street and walking, you won't be disappointed.

I truly believe there is no better coffee in STL than Sump. I'm not into the sweet drinks most have but these are always light, easy to drink, and their drinks other than just a black coffee (which is perfect) are also really good. In the summer, coffee palmers are life. The service is also really good and even though there may be a long line, it moves quick. Patio is a nice hang and as a bonus, there's usually dogs to pet.

Atmosphere was great. Interesting building and location. Coffee was superb. Had a latte and pour over. Understand their high ranking and it is deserved.

The coffee here is delicious! I tried the honey bunny latte and LOVED it. It's not insanely sweet which I appreciated, and you can really taste the subtle flavors of roasted honey, which I found addicting. I love the concept of the shop, and it's a great place to meet up with people!

Heard they had a good breakfast sandwich...They have a GREAT breakfast sandwich, easily the best in St Louis and one of the bests I have ever had in the country. Simple but unique, percect combo of flavors, couldn't ask for anytning more. Nice ambiance as well

Get yourself to Sump already! Amazing coffee house with premier service and quality. I'm mostly a tea drinker, but their coffee is so good even a coffee skeptic can enjoy it. The matcha latte has ruined me so I rarely order it anywhere else. And if you're indecisive, they will guide you to the perfect drink.

Delicious latte!!! It was so smooth and the service was quick! Would definitely come again for a latte.

Sump coffee has my heart! The Salted Maple Latte was to die for. They were fast at getting us our food and drinks as well.

Best. Coffee. In. Saint. Louis. Best coffee shop vibe. Kindest, and best dressed staff. I said what I said. Go see for yourself. Thank u next.

What a gem of a coffee shop! This was on my daughter's to-try list, so we popped in on a Saturday early afternoon, and I'm so glad we did. It had a pleasant space on the corner of Jefferson Ave and Winnebago Street. A few tables are outside to the right of the front door. Upon stepping inside, we immediately felt at home. The barista took the time to explain the coffee choices and make some recommendations. We both settled on a chocolate latte: mine was iced, hers was hot. Mine was served in a mason jar with a stainless steel straw. Loved it!! They served us outside, where we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.

Take this one with a grain of salt because I am a tea person. Sump has some tea options but I just did not find them memorable. I thought menu items were a little overpriced. That said, my S.O. who likes coffee LOVES Sump and says they are the second best coffee in STL. He'll write his own review.

This coffee shop was the highlight of my trip to St. Louis. Their tonic coffee drink was the perfect summertime sipping drink. The people working there were also so extremely nice; they each went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our coffee pit-stop.

Excellent fits this experience. Everything about the lattes was perfect.. We also like the style of cups that they use. I appreciate a place that doesn't force everything in paper cups! Baristas/Employees were kind as well..

This is a great place for coffee enthusiasts who love craft coffee! The place feels small and quaint and would be a great place to study or to meet up with someone. I got a black coffee which was super smooth and bright tasting. My wife got a bourbon caramel latte which was beautiful in presentation (see picture in review), and you can taste the hint of bourbon and caramel come through without being too sweet or overpowering (like many coffee shops often do with speciality lattes). Will definitely come again!