Visiting Marine Villa, 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 coffee house to an antique store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Marine Villa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sump Coffee
Topping the list is coffee and tea spot Sump Coffee, located at 3700 S. Jefferson Ave. It's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 270 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu you can find brewed coffees such as Ethiopia Roba or Colombia Granada. Also look for the specialty drinks such as chocolate mint latte and iced ginger plum tea.
2. Byrd & Barrel
Next up is bar and chicken shop Byrd & Barrel, which offers sandwiches and more, situated at 3422 S. Jefferson Ave. With four stars out of 334 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Check out the menu for beginnings like fried pickles or toasted ravioli. For the main course, look for several chicken dishes along with mac & cheese. Finish your meal with a dessert, like the beignets. (See full menu here.)
3. Sister Cities
Cocktail bar and Cajun/Creole spot Sister Cities, which offers tacos and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3550 S. Broadway, four stars out of 91 reviews.
Expect to find favorites such as Bayou House Nachos, and specialties like seafood gumbo and shrimp & grits. There are also weekend highlights like crawfish etouffee on the menu. (See complete menu listings here.)
4. Don's Meat Market
Check out Don's Meat Market, which has earned four stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. You can find the meat shop at 4012 S. Broadway.
The meat market only serves USDA Choice meats, according to the owner, Michael Jackson. The old-fashioned butcher shop focuses on fresh cuts of meat and customer service. (See business description here.)
5. The Purple Cow
And then there's The Purple Cow, a local favorite with four stars out of 10 reviews. Stop by 2010 Cherokee St. to hit up the spot to score antiques and more next time you're in the neighborhood. Street and bike parking is available.
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