Visiting Southwest Garden, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut shop to an imports store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Southwest Garden, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. World's Fair Donuts
Topping the list is World's Fair Donuts, a spot to score doughnuts and more. Located at 1904 S. Vandeventer Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp.
According to Good Food St. Louis, the small, cash-only shop has been a local staple for more than four decades, serving an array of freshly made treats.
"I've never had an unpleasant experience with this establishment out of the hundreds of times I've been in," wrote Yelper Austin G. "I love the variety, the price and the excellent customer service."
2. The Hill Cigar Company
Next up is The Hill Cigar Company, situated at 5360 Southwest Ave. With five stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Featuring a humidor and lounge, the shop sells over 650 different cigars and has a large selection of tobacco pipes.
3. Park Avenue Coffee
Park Avenue Coffee is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5105 Columbia Ave., 4.5 stars out of 84 reviews. It has three other locations around town.
Stop by for locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf teas, baked goods and sandwiches. Craving something sweet? Try the gooey butter cake in flavors like triple chocolate and white chocolate raspberry.
4. Southwest Market Cuisine
Southwest Market Cuisine is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 38 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5224 Columbia Ave. to try the deli for yourself. Get a sandwich on freshly baked bread and pair it with soup, chili or a pasta dish.
"Sandwiches are amazing! If you dine in they will give you a free cookie, which is always a plus," wrote Yelper C C. "Everything is reasonably priced and they really stuff the sandwiches."
5. Gringo Jones Imports
Finally, there's Gringo Jones Imports, a local favorite with four stars out of 30 reviews. Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by 4740 Shaw Blvd. to hit up the store to peruse the eclectic mix of items for your home and garden, from religious statues to candles to jewelry.
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