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Check out the 4 most popular spots in St. Louis' Kosciusko neighborhood

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Published on July 22, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in St. Louis' Kosciusko neighborhoodGravity Strings | Photo: Christian K./Yelp

Visiting Kosciusko, 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 family-owned hardware store to a guitar shop.

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

1. John's Donuts

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Topping the list is John's Donuts, a spot to score doughnuts and bagels. Located at 1618 S. Broadway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp.

The bakery features doughnuts with toppings such as chocolate frosting and sprinkles, as well as ones with cream and fruit filling.  

2. Edele & Mertz Hdw Co

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Next up is hardware store Edele & Mertz Hdw Co, situated at 1822 S. Broadway With five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

From getting keys made to plumbing supplies to electrical and lumber items, Edele & Mertz Hdw has the merchandise on the shelves and top-notch customer service, according to Yelpers. 

3. Globe Drug

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Drugstore and candy store Globe Drug, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1900 S. Broadway, 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews.

At Globe Drug, you'll find the store stocked with household needs, cleaning supplies, pet needs, candy, seasonal decor and wine and local craft beer. 

4. Gravity Strings

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Gravity Strings, a spot to score musical instruments and teachers and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 10 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1546 S. Broadway to see for yourself.

Gravity Strings is your one-stop shop for instruments and equipment. Expect to find guitars, basses, amps, effects machines and parts, while the shop also repairs instruments (click here to see guitars available for purchase). 


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