Looking to uncover all that Tower Grove South has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a vegan eatery to a gelato house.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Tower Grove South, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Lulu's Local Eatery
Topping the list is vegan spot Lulu's Local Eatery. Located at 3201 S. Grand, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 411 reviews on Yelp.
Grab some buffalo cauliflower bites, tater tots or smoked white bean hummus as an appetizer before honing in on specific vegan menu options like the portobello gyro with fresh avocado, peppers, cucumber slices and tzatziki sauce; the Buddha bowl with udon noodles, organic tofu, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, basil and mint; or the Kimchi Crunch Wrap with jackfruit, spicy mayo, cilantro and scallion wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and grilled. (You can take a look at the full menu here.)
2. Tree House Vegetarian Restaurant
Next up is vegan, vegetarian and breakfast and brunch spot Tree House Vegetarian Restaurant, situated at 3177 S. Grand Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 344 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Snacks include fried beets, sweet corn hushpuppies and queso fundido. Crab cakes, potato flautas and bratwurst sliders appear on the menu, as well as small plates and featured entrees, including summer pasta, jambalaya, risotto and wild mushroom stuffed ravioli. (Here's the menu.)
3. Gelateria Del Leone
Gelato spot Gelateria Del Leone is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3197 S. Grand Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 233 reviews.
Stop by in the morning to score a caffeinated coffee or tea beverage, or check out this new popular location for a sweet gelato or pastry treat.
Hungry for more than just sweets? Check out small plates like the pressed Italian sandwich with salami, capicola, pepperoni, basil and red pepper; rotating quiche flavors; or a bowl of granola with sunflower seeds, coconut, honey, raisins, cranberries, walnuts and cinnamon.
4. Pho Grand Restaurant
Pho Grand Restaurant, a Vietnamese spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 584 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3195 S. Grand Blvd. to see for yourself.
This restaurant has a wide array of menu options, including everything from chicken noodle soup, pan-fried noodles and seafood platters to beef stew, rice entrees and vegetarian specials. (Check out the full menu here.)
5. Seed Sprout Spoon
Finally, there's Seed Sprout Spoon, a local favorite with five stars out of 45 reviews. Stop by 3137 Morganford Road to hit up the breakfast and brunch spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
Start off with some chips and dip, sliders or a pretzel board before looking at bigger entree options such as The Hill, a pasta dish tossed in housemade pasta and served with chicken; West End, a vegan sushi entree with steamed salt edamame, local veggies, pickled ginger and soba noodle salad; or Morgan Ford, a pulled pork plate complete with beef brisekt, chicken wings and three types of sauce. (Check out the full line of unique offerings right here.)
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