St. Louis has a food culture built on distinct neighborhood traditions — toasted ravioli from The Hill, hand-pies from Soulard Market, frozen custard from Ted Drewes, and a specialty coffee scene anchored by some of the most serious roasters in the Midwest. From nationally recognized restaurants in Clayton to late-night diners in the Grove, the city rewards anyone who eats beyond the Arch.
From Soulard Market to Niche's James Beard kitchen, Pi Pizzeria, Ted Drewes, and Bogart's BBQ — the definitive guide to dining in St. Louis.
Best coffee shops in St. Louis: Sump, Blueprint, Comet Coffee, Kaldi's, and Northwest Roasting. A neighborhood guide to the city's best cafes in 2026.
Clayton is St. Louis's most sophisticated dining suburb — a compact downtown packed with nationally recognized restaurants, neighborhood bistros, and the kind of wine lists that reward attention.