St. Louis/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 27, 2019
Your guide to the 5 most popular spots in St. Louis's Forest Park Southeast neighborhoodPhoto: Grace Meat + Three/Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Forest Park Southeast has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Middle Eastern spot to a bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Forest Park Southeast, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Sameem Afghan Restaurant

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Topping the list is Afghan, Middle Eastern and Indian spot Sameem Afghan Restaurant. Located at 4341 Manchester Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 459 reviews on Yelp.

Look for hummus, falafel, chicken strips and more on the menu.

2. Grace Meat + Three

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Next up is Southern and comfort food spot Grace Meat + Three, offering sandwiches and more, situated at 4270 Manchester With 4.5 stars out of 296 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Menu items include fried chicken, soup, salads and more.

3. Confluence Kombucha

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Kombucha, vegan and gluten-free spot Confluence Kombucha is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4507 Manchester Ave., five stars out of 65 reviews.

On the menu, look for a variety of kimchi options, including radish, mixed green and carrot.

4. RISE Coffee House

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RISE Coffee House, a coffee and tea and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 234 Yelp reviews.

The menu features toasts, oatmeal, pancakes and more.

5. The Gramophone

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Check out The Gramophone, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, which offers sandwiches and more, at 4243 Manchester Ave.

On the menu, don't miss the South Austin Melt with turkey, pepper jack cheese, bacon and Boss Sauce.


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