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The top 6 cafes in St. Louis, ranked

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Published on May 20, 2019
The top 6 cafes in St. Louis, rankedEdibles & Essentials. | Photo: Ed A./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Russell's on Macklind

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Topping the list is Russell's on Macklind. Located at 5400 Murdoch Ave. in South Hampton, the cafe, bakery and New American spot is the highest-rated cafe in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 450 reviews on Yelp.

2. SweetArt

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Next up is Shaw's SweetArt, situated at 2203 S. 39th St. With 4.5 stars out of 379 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, cafe and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery

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Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery, located at 1629 Tower Grove in Botanical Heights, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery and cafe, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 288 reviews.

4. Red Oak

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Red Oak, a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee, tea and more in Gravois Park, is another well loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 215 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2926 Cherokee St. to see for yourself.

5. Pieces The St. Louis Board Game Bar & Cafe

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Over in Soulard, check out Pieces The St. Louis Board Game Bar & Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and cafe, which offers tabletop games and more, at 1535 S. Eighth St.

6. Edibles & Essentials

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Finally, there's Edibles & Essentials, a St. Louis Hills favorite with 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews. Stop by 5815 Hampton Ave. the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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