American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Saint Louis

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Pharaohs Donuts

95/100 (1365 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"These are the best melt in your mouth donuts you will ever have! Taste amazing warm, after a few hours and the next morning! Been eating donuts from..."

Rudo Angella

"Seriously the best place around!! I always make it a point to come here when I am in..."

Jessica Stiner-Adams

"Pharaohs did not disappoint! The fresh smell fills the street and draws you in. The fresh hand crafted yumminess is a must have when visiting St...."

Roxanne Clarius Long

"Fluffy melt in your mouth donuts. You can tell from the texture and flavor that these had someone's soul in them making them. Not just a..."

Roderick Wilbon

"This donut shop is by far the greatest donut shop ever to grace the streets of St. Louis...nay ..the streets of the world! If you have not yet had..."

Michelle Jarvis

"Delicious donuts. Got here around 11 am on a Saturday and a lot was already sold out which is bad but for the business it’s great. Still had a good..."

Alex Kogan

"The maple donut was so soft and delicious. The frosting was a bit too sweet for me but it was still good with their coffee. Their cinnamon roll was..."

Christine Cheuk

"Really good donuts here. I would give 4.5 if I could. I really like the Apple fritters. The Boston cream filled donuts are top tier. The glazed..."

Donald Frailey

"Very fluffy and sweet donuts. The glazed and apple fritters were amazing. A must try in the..."

Steve O'Brien

"This is hands down home of America's best donuts. The atmosphere is amazing and the customer service is awesome. If I had one complaint its that..."

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"I researched donut shops before going to St. Louis. I chose Pharaoh's Donuts, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! I have to say that they are a..."

Nick Tharp

"My first time eating their donuts AND ordered it off DoorDash. Bag was stapled which is good and donuts are fresh and flavorful!..."

Solo Travel Girl

"Just stopped into Pharaohs Donuts while passing through St. Louis on a road trip. It’s really refreshing to see a place literally MAKING the donuts..."

Kathleen Kneeland

"Probably the best donuts I ever had! Although the store doesn’t look very clean but it’s a must try if you are in..."

Victoria Chung

"The donuts are really good, they just need to work on the customer service aspect and also a cleaner facility. The young lady with the gold tooth, is..."

Alexis H

"In town for a wedding and stopped in here because our AirBnB was right down the street. I have thought about that cheesecake crumb donut every single..."

Emily Frost

"Don’t remember how I stumbled upon Pharaoh’s, but these donuts are worth the trip for either location. What you’ll find here are the best..."

Ricardo Martinez

"Pharaoh Donuts in St. Louis are simply amazing! These donuts are so delicious that I forgot to take a picture – that's how irresistible they are...."

Marshay Proctor-Bates

"Went early on a Saturday morning. The blueberry cake donuts were still warm. Literally every donut we tried was tasty and fresh. Even had one the..."

Ben Rayas

"Excellent donuts. Soft and airy with a wide variety of flavors available. Cheesecake, Death by Chocolate, Choclate Custard just to name a few. If..."

Scott Mueller

"The donuts here were fantastic! They were some of the best I have had! The service was quick and the staff was very friendly. All this on a busy..."

Adam Nichols

"Here's the deal! These donuts were hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. You would not be cheating yourself If you gave these donuts a..."

Jeremiah Church

"Great donuts and a good selection. I've had some bad experiences with the customer service though. Still, this is my go-to for donuts and they're..."

Nic C

Nourish By Hollyberry

"The food has quality ingredients and the portions are perfect. Every item we have tried, we love and go back to stock up. I would highly..."

Reilly

"Great food and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Got two different turkey sandwiches and both were excellent. Need to try the take home meals..."

Martha Schermann

"Owner is great. Food is yummy, quick, and easy. Generous portions. Very reasonable prices. I love the flexibility of being able to "pause" my..."

H Copeland

"This unique cafe has the most delicious lunches EVER!!! They serve lunch from 11:00 until 2:00, and the same-location Market (of fresh or frozen..."

Sally Bergeson

"This has quickly become my go-to place for - family meals when we don't want, or don't have time, to cook for ourselves but still want a nice dinner..."

Guy Cunningham

"Food is incredible! Whether you want a quick and delicious lunch or to take food home for dinner, this is the place. I can also finally get my picky..."

Jeffrey o'guin

"Thank you to the team at Nourish by Holly Berry. You've made menu planning easy and affordable. I'm able to quickly stop by and pick up a wonderful..."

Jacki Brey

"I go here 1 or 2 times a week because I work right across the street. I usually get the to-go sandwiches or salads. I have yet to have something..."

Elizabeth Bagley

"Wonderful eclectic atmosphere. Love the Butternut Mac & Cheese. Great flavor twist on an American..."

Jason Cunningham

"Amazing food prepared by wonderful people! Food I feel good giving to my family! A must have...."

tanya rose

"Delicious food in a warm atmosphere! Enjoy lunch and then take dinner home to heat and..."

Jean Cunningham

"Soooooo GOOD! Perfect location, very convenient and delicious and healthy food options. I will be back..."

Nathan Bavolek

"They corrected the original error about food delivery, my niece and her family love the food. Appreciate their..."

Karen Byrd

"Great prepared foods that are delicious and..."

Deborah Moll

"So many delicious..."

staci adam

"I'm the chef here, so I'm a bit..."

Patrick Browdy

Marti Weber

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Virginia van Berkum

33 Wine Shop & Bar

"The wine here is absolutely amazing. We were promptly and happily greeted when we came in, but had to track someone down to get a refill or the..."

Ryan Liberati

"Amazing wine bar. Excellent selection, friendly and helpful staff. Great patio. UPDATE 2023: Still an incredible place to go. Still love it. 5/5...."

Sophie Zavaglia

"I would venture to say that it is the best wine bar in town. The owners really make the experience. They now serve absinthe with the cool contraption..."

Amanda Rogan

"I came in needing a bottle of wine for a gift. James was super helpful in finding me the perfect bottle of wine in my price range! I was honestly a..."

Tayler Bertelsman

"That place where everybody knows your name!? And choice of wine or beer? It is here. James and Jessica are all knowing of taste and preference. And..."

Sarah Jensen

"Truly the best Wine Shop & Bar I've ever experienced. The selection and quality of the wines are amazing. James and Jessica provide excellent,..."

r bond

"Great wine selection. The staff AND customers were so friendly, making it very easy to strike up a conversation with anyone. You can tell that this..."

Megan Muehling

"Here for a wine class on Alsace wines. The proprietor is also a sommelier. Detailed, informative, and a broad selection of wines to sample - 9..."

Anthony Munns

"One of the best St. Louis wine bars! If you're on the hunt for local wine bars in St. Louis -- this one's a hidden gem. The staff is friendly,..."

Susan Greathouse

"Great selection and the staff were more than willing to help me out with choices and tastings (I'm a novice). The atmosphere was classy yet casual...."

Kirstie Bischoff

"Wow! First time visiting. Staff is superb, knowledgeable, and friendly. Great selection of wines (500+> and reasonable prices. Highly recommend for..."

Alex Trout

"This is a great place to have a few glasses of wine with good friends. They have great selections for pours by the glass and a long list of bottles...."

Elizabeth King

"Very friendly staff, wide selection of well-priced wines, beers and whiskeys. The staff knows how to make you feel like you are a local even if it..."

Eric L

"Very knowledgable staff and a great wine selection. Glasses of wine averaged around $10. The outdoor patio seating is plain, but does the job and the..."

Emily Kincer

"This is a great wine bar. Five stars for great customer service. Very clean and has a relaxing patio. One visit here and you find out why it's the..."

Jeremy Limones

"After all of these years, they have only gotten better. James and team continue to go above and beyond. The staff is knowledgeable and is also..."

Lucas Gredell

"James, the owner, has the best/most robust wine list in all of St. Louis. Located in the beautiful Lafayette Square, this is great for a date night..."

Alex K

"1st time going there and it was to see a live performance.This is in the back of the bar and outside. I liked it and would go again when some other..."

Tameka Naramore

Encore Baking Company

94/100 (107 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"Francie is the best baker in St. Louis, cakes are not only elegant but..."

Dana Parker

"Francie is such a talented baker. Her beautiful designs are amazing and the cakes taste incredible..."

Emily Pike

"We loved our wedding cake from Encore! Francie is just the sweetest person, and really cares about her clients. Her cake is delicious, and her..."

Robyn Allscheid

"Didn't realize how much I missed you ...Cupcakes were amazing...Thank..."

Joanne Tinnea Schneider

"I ordered a cake years ago when it was still Sweet Encores and am still dreaming about it. Stunning to look at and THE most delicious wedding cake..."

Renee Nicole

"Anything Francie bakes for you will be absolutely delicious-The icing is amazing!!!!!! You won't be..."

Tracey Steere

"My absolute favorite cake in the planet. Did our wedding cake....EXTRAORDINARY. Not only was it beautiful but it was DELICIOUS. Doing our wedding..."

Michelle Bain Klenke

"Incredible blend of culinary and artistic..."

Maria Hooper

"Encore cakes are the highlight and accent of all our special..."

Brenda LaManna

"Best looking and tasting cakes in all of Saint..."

Kait Church

"Best cake is St...."

Kelly Korte Welch

"The very BEST CAKE BAKER IN ST LOUIS , AMAZING AND TALENTED..."

Stephanie Miller

"I couldn't have been happier with the cake Francie did for my daughter's wedding last November. It was as delicious as it was beautiful! We had so..."

Tammy Kissel

"Encore Baking Co. has captured our hearts again!!! Not only is the cake the most delicous we have ever eaten, it is truly a beautiful piece of art. ..."

Gail Buzzotta

"Someone gifted a wedding cake for our wedding that was not Encore bakery. This was disappointing due to the fact that we feel in love with the cake..."

Greg Spearmon

"Francie is the best in the business! She puts so much love and artistry into her cakes! I love her spirit and I love her..."

Dana Parker

"Everything Francie does is a work of art. Simply..."

Michael Kilfoy

nicky ridgeway

Miriam Wiegand

Jennifer Arterbury

Alexandra Meyer

Renee M

Karma's Cafe

Adam's Smokehouse

94/100 (1317 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The rumors are true! These are the best ribs in town!!! Thank you to the whole crew for feeding us good food. Will definitely be back for..."

T Boadicea

"Good lawrt! That’s some good BBQ. Also had a side of beans and 10/10 recommend. It’s counter service and very fast. Sauce options are..."

Ani Corless

"We were looking for a good place to cater a birthday lunch for one of our employees and this place was recommended to us. We worked with Lindsey and..."

brent blanton

"Had the whole beef brisket and full slabs of ribs for our Christmas dinner. The ribs were the best tasting ribs ever and the beef brisket was juicy..."

Marilyn JKP

"AMAZING 🤩. I give them 5 stars because I can't give them 6. I definitely recommend the ribs and the burnt ends. They were so flavorful and tender...."

Sarah Savage Bassett

"I went with recommendations from the staff and it was right on the money. Exquisite ribs, the best burnt ends I've ever had. Even the potato salad..."

LG Griffin

"This place was fantastic. What a find. Per the owner, this is a Memphis-hybrid style rib. The ribs were amazing. The pastrami was also amazing...."

Mitch K

"Every item was top notch! The meat was tasty and very tender and the sides were spectacular. The beans might be the best I’ve had. Mike, the owner..."

Brent Ward

"I really like this restaurant for a lot of reasons. I’m thrilled they offer 1/2 rack of ribs. YEA! I love their cole slaw (best in the City)!..."

Michelle K

"A cute little house with very friendly owner. He greets you personally and treats you like family. Makes sure you know all the details about how he..."

Bethanie A.

"This is everything you want in St Louis BBQ. Owner was very nice as well as all the employees. Welcoming atmosphere, informative, and really great..."

Carl Clark

"Best smoked ribs I’ve ever had! The brisket, burnt ends and made from scratch smoked salami were amazing too. I wish I lived..."

Liz Farney

"My favorite bbq joint in stl hands down. I always came here on Sundays for lunch. Sad that I’m moving out of stl so I can’t come back..."

Steve Park

"This place looks like a hole-in-the-wall but the food was absolutely amazing from the rack of ribs i ordered to the Cole slaw and baked beans. Both..."

eddie zaldivar

"Native Austinite here, and we Texans are rather proud of our BBQ, but after seeing the reviews online, we HAD to stop by this place on our road trip..."

Robin F.

"I have had a lot of bbq and the ribs, salami and pit beans at Adam's was the best I have had. Incredibly friendly staff. If you are close and even..."

Joshua Willett

"Ordered online and picked it up, they had everything ready once I got there. They gave reheat instructions which was nice. I ordered a full rack of..."

Josh Baltazar

"Great place. Adam greeted us and talked us through his menu. The ribs are some of the best. Tender, moist and the apple butter glaze makes it very..."

Kyle

"This place is awesome. I wanted some St. Louis BBQ and they did not let me down. They were the friendliest people and extremely helpful. The food was..."

David Smith

Saint Louis Kolache

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. You can dine in, but take-out might be optimal. Service is pleasant. Was not too busy when we visited...."

Maxwell Krem

"Came down transporting a group of students on a field trip and popped in for a quick lunch. The ladies at the counter were friendly and warmed up my..."

Amy Wells

"Oh my!!!!! Amazeballs😋❣️ We tried a few and they were all awesome! Merica, Sloppy Joe, Sausage Gravy, Pork (St. Louis Style Pulled Pork)!!!..."

Mrs V

"I'm in St. Louis for a weekend conference and I stumbled upon this place while looking for yummy breakfast options. I got two of the Ham, Egg, &..."

Creighton Woolsey

"This was my 1st time visiting this establishment, but it probably won't be my last. I ordered a Mac N' Cheese, Sausage-Egg-Cheese, Apple Pie, &..."

Harlan Thompson

"The salmon and cream cheese version was deelish and my coworker said her spinach and artichoke was amazing. But the sweet one's were just fat, doughy..."

Traveling Mema (Mema)

"These are a wonderful anytime treat. Staff is great! Love the varieties. My go to on the..."

Suzi Bridges

"Good food but I'd wish the cashiers were more attentive to their customers. There were 3 ladies at the counter, all tuned into their phones on the..."

R Block

"Absolutely delicious and great customer service. Had never been here and accidentally found it. Stopped to try it and wound up walking in 15 minutes..."

Chrissy Callahan

"Delicious kolaches, sweet and savory for breakfast (my fav is sausage, egg & cheese or 'merica) and lunch (chicken bacon ranch = so good)! Clean..."

M Howard

"These are great! Good price and lots of options. Wish they warmed them up a little longer but the fact that they warm them up to order is really..."

Luigi D

"They left one of our kolache's we ordered out of the box. :( The food we got was..."

Angela Layman

"I was an atheist till I went here and God shouted from heaven and created this 8th wonder of the world. Everyone was super nice and caring aswell as..."

Sox Shanor

"Great for breakfast pick-up. Many choices of Kolaches and..."

Serge Suprun

J. Devoti Trattoria

93/100 (1291 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and cocktails were amazing!! The ingredients were fresh and bursting with flavor!! I had the specialty pizza of the day with morel..."

J David

"We got the prix fixe 6 course dinner with wine pairings! If we could rate this 4.5 stars I would. The service was very good and we consistently got..."

Robert Wakerly

"We had a great dinner experience here. We ordered the chef testing course and it was delicious. The amount of the food is just right. The speed for..."

Vivien

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at J. Devoti! Everything was locally sourced and delicious. Will definitely be back. Buon..."

Sarah Goodman

"In the middle of the hill, this restaurant departs slightly from the traditional Italian vendors to offer a very modern Italian American cuisine in..."

Arya Royal

"My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time on Mother's Day. We had the 4 course Mother's Day special. The courses consisted of a..."

Amber Abbitt

"Food is perfect. The menu is set, I wasn't able to find it online before we went so it was a surprise. They accommodated a vege option for us that..."

William Keidel

"Great service, great food. Renovations look great too. Adventurous eaters will love this place, plain and simple people will too. Try it..."

Brit Finnegan

"We went to this restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. The server and I believe the restaurant manager were both very attentive and kind...."

dahl1derrick

"Wow. Just wow. Exactly what a restaurant should be. Service - Exceptional. Kevin was the epitome of a waiter. Prompt, polite, knowledgeable,..."

Joseph Romine

"Fabulous experience at this gem of a place. We chose the four-course tasting menu with wine pairings and couldn't have been more tickled with the..."

Paul Rueckert

"Limited, but wonderful farm to table menu. Homemade pasta, hand thrown pizza, nice atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff…well-priced to boot! As..."

John E

"Wonderful experience! I went as a treat for my birthday and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. The food itself was excellent. I ordered..."

Alyssa Mehnert

"Very much enjoyed the meal. Let's start with hostess and servers--friendly, affable--Kim was especially kind. Atmosphere was really nice--not too..."

Marc Bernstein

"The perfect place for summer date night in St.Louis!! Very good food, beautiful, romantic atmosphere, and very professional service. The linguine..."

Stamatina Tolias

"My family and I had the best time at J. Devoti Trattoria. We loved that their menu changes daily to support the local produce and meats they receive..."

Amber Callan

Little Country Gentleman

93/100 (1119 ratings)

"I gave them all 5 stars because I come to this place frequently, and always have a good experience. The food is great, the staff is typically good,..."

Yanna Lowe

"Great Place and Location! First time my family and I visited and it was quite a lovely visit…from The hostess to the young men that were helping..."

Tasha The Blogger

"It was a 30 min wait that was well worth it. Everything was hot, fresh, and good. The service was excellent and the price was reasonably. Very..."

Katrina Davis

"I love everything about this place. The only real critique I have is the potatoes are a little too well done. I didn't ask them to make mine lighter..."

Opinionated Scents

"Doughnuts for starters - back to the childhood. Welcoming setting and variety of breakfast options. Kids menu has good choices and combinations. Kids..."

Serge Suprun

"Half and half is exceptional. A great place for a morning breakfast for business to a perfect way to start a Fathers Day (go with the steak..."

Chris Dornfeld

"Adorable little place. I love the optional open bar seating and old-time feel of a country store. The food was delicious and made fresh. ..."

Charlotte C

"On our road trip, we received an email from Travel & Leisure on the best US brunches…and realized that Half & Half was just a stones throw away..."

Sara Line Frisk

"Awesome place! The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient! Parking is off-street! The food was cold but was still delicious! The cost is..."

Ria Louise

Casey Peetz

"Tried this place for the first time, it is quite small to be ready for a wait (you can join the waitlist online). The coffee was pretty good, food..."

David Mack

"It has been way too long since I’ve been here! I go be back again and again! biscuits and gravy and thwere perfect! Hot and creamy and not too..."

Mark Yu

"Recently got to try breakfast here twice! Both times we had very good food, service and coffee! We tried: lox avocado toast w/ poached egg, roasted..."

Lindee Salke

"My wife and I went there for a Sunday Brunch. It was our first time there. When we arrived, the place was crowded with a small line inside the..."

Stanley Johnson

"Alexis the bartender was great. Will be back to see her and eat the good..."

Kimberly Downar

"Great for brunch! Good service and food.Very cozy!! The only downfall there is a wait time,we waited an hour for our..."

Aboud F.

"Good place. I was really craving to go to this place, it’s always crowded and heard it was good from many friends. Maybe I had huge expectations,..."

Juan Pablo Velez

"Excellent menu with a lot of flavor combinations. I really like all the different flavors they had to offer. The service I had the first time was..."

Towanna Jones

"Everything was absolutely fantastic. Really good service, amazing food. We got omelette, sandwich 🥪, French toast, doughnuts and the coffee ☕..."

Eduardo Sequeira

Egg

93/100 (1444 ratings)

"Tostadas with chorizo were delicious and a very large size, so no need to order 2. However don’t wear white because the amount of grease from the..."

Ryli Aiken

"Stopped here for our first meal as newly weds! 🤍Loved everything here! Food and Coffee hit the spot and loved the unique options! Definitely worth..."

Samantha Harju-Boncek (SamBeeBoo)

"The wait wasn’t too bad for it being super busy on a Sunday. We got sat down and waters served to us quick! Our server was the sweetest! She gave..."

Anny Khaysavang

"Very cool spot for brunch! No wait time even though it was a very lively and delightful atmosphere. Service was very friendly, and the food was..."

Ashlynn Prince

"Egg is a top-notch breakfast place. The food is excellent and very tasty. Freshly prepared. I highly recommend the pork belly Benedict. It’s the..."

Hleumas H

"Food was delicious and thoughtful with superior service. I sat at the bar. The atmosphere was low key but the experience was like a high end place..."

Haley Joy

"Very good experience! Although we had a bit of a long wait, it was worth it. We got the beau spritzer which was extremely delicious. Nice atmosphere..."

Reyna Alfaro-Joya

"The place was very busy when we arrived for breakfast at 10:15am, but we were seated within 5 or so minutes. Loved the eclectic decor! We were..."

Jay De La Cruz

"I got their eggs benedict with hash and almond latte. Their food is superb!! It’s not your cheap breakfast place though and the wait was long. I..."

Kat P

"My partner and I adored the staff, food, and atmosphere of the restaurant. They’re amazing..."

Spencer S

"Amazing food and hospitality. Not from STL but found out quick that brunch reservations are a must. I called Egg and was told by the host that they..."

J B

"I've never been so impressed by a breakfast restaurant. And before I mention the food, I have to say how amazingly nice everyone here was. It was..."

Brian Javorsky

"What a fantastic dining experience. The outside building has you fooled! The food ! There is no comparison to the fabulous tastes. The chipotle salsa..."

Della MIller

"The food here is absolutely amazing! Easily one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in my entire life. I had the daily special in the Barbacoa Grits,..."

lucas reever

"By far the best breakfast in the Lou!! We were blown away by the food and warm espresso..."

cory may

"The food here is great! Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast taco. The tortillas looked and tasted made in house. French toast was sweet but not..."

Diane

"Quite possibly my favorite restaurant. Everytime I come here I have never had a bad meal. The food is so flavorful. El Certo is one of their best..."

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