Visiting Lafayette Square, 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 New American restaurant to a dessert spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lafayette Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Polite Society
Topping the list is bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot Polite Society. Located at 1923 Park Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 432 reviews on Yelp. The menu is seasonal and offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
2. Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
Next up is ice cream and frozen yogurt spot Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery, situated at 1637 S. 18th St. With 4.5 stars out of 471 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. The establishment has received awards for its gooey butter cake and salted crack caramel flavors of ice cream.
3. Square One Brewery & Distillery
Distillery, brew pub and traditional American spot Square One Brewery & Distillery is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1727 Park Ave., four stars out of 571 reviews. The brewery offers 12 varieties of house-made beer on tap, include a stout, an IPA and a weizen.
4. Baileys' Chocolate Bar
Baileys' Chocolate Bar, a lounge and New American spot that offers desserts and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 527 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1915 Park Ave. to see for yourself. The menu offers three categories of dessert: chocolate, fruit and ice cream.
5. Eleven Eleven
Check out Eleven Eleven, which has earned four stars out of 481 reviews on Yelp. You can find the wine bar and New American and Tuscan spot at 1111 Mississippi Ave. On the menu you'll find wild boar ravioli, a poached pear and fig pizza and Tuscan meatloaf.
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