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15 Best Places For Breakfast In St Louis

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August 13, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you looking for the best places for breakfast in St Louis Missouri?

You are in the right place. In this article, I will walk you through the best place to get your St Louis breakfast and where to get brunch in St Louis as well. I’ll do all the work so you don’t have to. 

St Louis has a lot to offer. It is much more than its iconic skyline with the famous Gateway Arch. 

It’s the largest city on the Mississippi, in Missouri, and on Route 66. It’s a place where culture, history, modern charm, fun, and excitement all seem to mix together. 

You will want to kick your day off with the best breakfast in Saint Louis. And here you will find 15 best places for breakfast in St. Louis!

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15 Best Places For Breakfast In St Louis

Polite Society’s

If you are a late sleeper then this is one of the best places for brunch in St Louis.  You can get everything from their famous Chorizo Avocado Benedict to a typical American breakfast. 

It’s all bricks, leather, and books and has an academic aesthetic about it.  Its also located in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood so easily situated for sightseeing. 

This place is warm and welcoming the food is great and reasonably priced and the location is one of the best. 

It opens at 10 am Mon to Sat and 9 am Sunday. 

Two eggs on toast with hollandaise sauce over

City Coffeehouse & Crêperie’s

The French heritage of the town shows through in this crepe shop. They do more than crepes but the selection is wonderful and they are really delicious. 

They actually have over 40 varieties of crepes. For the savory selection how about Brittany which is honey ham, asparagus, Havarti cheese, spinach with Hollandaise sauce. For the sweet tooth how about mascarpone, lemon curd, and blueberries!

If you are looking for that Parisian pavement-style friendly bistro vibe then this is the place for you.

It opens at 7 am and is always a buzzing place. The food is delicious and many say this is one of the best breakfasts in St Louis.

Two crepes on a plate filled with banana and drizzled with chocolate in an article about breakfast in St Louis

The Wheelhouse

If you are after a little something young, vibrant, and a little bit of a more party atmosphere then head to The Wheelhouse for breakfast in St Louis. 

As well as the usual fair they have such things as rice crispies covered french toast and something called a bikini bottom which involves eggs. Oh, and $20 buys you a bottomless mimosa. 

If you want something a little different head here. It opens at 10 am.  

A Brunch platter with pancakes, bacon, eggs and pastries with mimosas

Benton Park Café’s

If you are looking for your breakfast in St Louis with a touch of nostalgia then this is it. They serve a mixture of burritos, omelets, breakfast pizzas french toast, and pancakes. 

And a breakfast sandwich served between two pancakes which is what they are known for.  

It’s on the corner of Salena and Pestalozzi and is open from 8 am until 2 pm.  Visit here for a hardy St Louis breakfast!

A breakfast burrito and a side of salsa in an article about breakfast in St Louis

Berix For The Best Breakfast In Saint Louis

If you want something a little different how about cheesy Bosnian cornmeal breakfast porridge. It is called Pura and is a cornflour base dough mixture served with cheese and sour cream. 

Berix is family-owned and all meals are prepared to classical recipes for the region of the owner. Bosnian visitors say it’s a home from home and American visitors love been able to mix classic dishes with American fare. 

They are also very serious about their Turkish coffee here. If you know you know. If you want breakfast in St Louis that offers something different then this is the place for you.

It opens at 10 am and 9 am on Fri and Sat. It is closed on Sunday.

Women holding a Turkish coffee in a decorated cup in an article about breakfast in St Louis

Chris’ Pancake And Dining

Do not let the name put you off. This place has more than just pancakes. However, they are known to have the best pancakes in St Louis. Matter of fact, this place has a lot of awards to its name. 

It also prides itself on its welcoming family-style environment and treating guests like family members. It is just that kind of place if you know what I mean.  

The food here is good old family food from great ingredients. It serves everything you could wish for including pancakes by the stack. 

It is open from 7 am until 4 pm every day and offers up a delicious St Louis breakfast.

A stack of pancakes with syrup been dribbles on and fruit around the side in an article about breakfast in St Louis

 Clover and the Bee

This place cares about its food and its guests. The food is fresh, casual, and simple. The service is efficient and heartfelt. 

The name is a nod to this cafe’s previous life as a bookstore and comes from the 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson, To Make A Prairie.

The food is delicious and varies with an Italian flavor. Everything about this place feels fresh and alive.

Clover and Bee opens at 7 am and is available for dine-in or take-out. This is one of the best spots to get breakfast in St Louis.

Berries on toast with egg and avocado on toast and some waffle fries

Egg Restaurant

With a tagline of ‘where breakfast always comes first,’ you know you are in the right place. Think millennial decor and a relaxed atmosphere with good food to go with it and you have this place. 

There are two locations one in midtown and one in Benton Park. The menu is full of breakfast dishes with great names like that Mexican slinger and The Pig. 

It’s a leisurely delicious way to spend breakfast in St Louis. 

Omelet filled with mushrooms and tomatoes

Half And Half

If you are looking for something more on the outskirts of the city then may I suggest downtown Clayton about a 15-minute drive and well worth it in my opinion. 

It’s a breakfast, lunch, and St. Louis brunch destination that has one goal: to deliver great food and great coffee.  

This place is as serious about its coffee as it is its foods and the locals return again and again.

One of their best-sellers are their Clara Cakes, pancakes with raspberry jam, mascarpone, and granola, and their Sausage Biscuit with housemade sausage, country biscuit, scrambled eggs, aioli, and potatoes.

They have a rotating coffee menu and let me tell you this place is one of the best St Louis brunch spots.

It is closed Monday and Tuesday and opens from 8 am other days. 

Pancakes filled with fruit and cheese in an article about breakfast in St Louis

Kingside Diner

This is a diner with a difference. Kingside is reimagining diner traditions while preserving and nurturing the most important ingredient – the community.

You are greeted with a smile and regulars adore this place. There are properties in Clayton and Central West End.

Open for 7 am daily it’s a great palace for an early breakfast in St Louis. The menus have items called Damn Delicious and Three Little Piggies. It has everything you could want from little to a little more filling. 

What it is known for though is its cheddar drop biscuits with gravy. 

Am American breakfast with eggs, sausages and tomato with a side of toast

Sweet Art

Nestled in the Shaw neighborhood this place is a real treat. Sweet Art caters to the vegan but does also offer some diary-based products. 

The ethos of this establishment makes it feels so much more than an eatery. They want to change lives here. They care about the people who work for them, those that enter their cafe, and the environment. This place has a soul.

The atmosphere they create is warm and loving and the food matches up and then some. There is something about this place that grabs you and it has been featured on a Netflix show. 

Keep this eatery in mind when having brunch in St. Louis as it opens at 11:00 AM.

This place even makes its own bread. People seem to have nothing but great things to say about this place. 

Scrambles Tofu on toast

Winslow’s Table

This place opened as a general store first, and a restaurant second because it is so good they had to switch it around. 

Most of what they serve here comes from their farm and it’s seasonal and oh so good. 

St Louis breakfast is served from 8 am and as you can imagine the menu changes often. It is fresh, delicious, and what you would expect with a few twists. The menu is not huge, but it is delicious. 

And you can also do some shopping here which is a great added plus. 

Women eating a healthy breakfast in a cafe

Yolklore

If you are after something quick with an added side of cool then this is the place for you. The branding of this place just screams fresh and the menu, while small, caters to vegans and meat lovers alike. 

The “build your own breakfast burger” even has a vegan option. They are most known for their gooey butter cake. 

It opens at 6 am too so if you need an early start this is the place to go for breakfast in St Louis.  They have a dining room and a drive-through but check before you go as it is not always open. 

A breakfast sandwich with a egg and patty in

Tree House

This vegetarian and vegan restaurant is a great place for having brunch in Saint Louis. It opens at 10 am and serves the most incredible concoctions you will not even notice there is no meat. 

They have weekly specials and really think about their menu items. The menu is not huge but it is well thought out.

It is closed Monday and Tuesday and is only open for brunch on the weekends. If you can I give this one a try. 

An Omelet filled with vegetables on a plate with a knife and fork in an article about breakfast in St Louis

Milque Toast Bar

This place might just change the way you think about toast.  The menu is a rotating selection of lavishly topped toasts. 

The breads available are always unique and you can choose sweet or savory options. The ingredients are sourced locally and the menus change with what is available.  

If you need gluten-free bread they have that and there are always vegetarian options.  

I love the simplicity of this restaurant’s offering and the complexities of its flavors. Toast has never looked this good. This is one of the coolest places to have breakfast in St. Louis.

Peach, blueberries and cream cheese on toast in an article about the best breakfast in St Louis

As you can see when it comes to breakfast in St Louis there is a lot on offer. Whatever you prefer, St Louis has it. I do hope you try one of these amazing breakfast spots and come back to tell me all about it.

Brunches in St Louis are pretty special too with a lot of these paces offering great options. If you are local to the area and would like to add to the list please let me know in the comments so everyone can see your recommendation.

Have a great time checking out all the fantastic eateries offering the best St. Louis breakfasts!

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  1. Freddy

    September 26, 2021 at 3:06 am

    Most of these are not down to earth breakfast, they’re fancy versions with more unique options. If you want a more traditional one, there are much better places to go.

  2. Midwest Explored

    September 27, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Hi Freddy. If you have any special restaurants you can recommend, please leave them in the comments below. Thanks.

  3. Elizabeth

    September 28, 2021 at 12:13 am

    Love breakfast at Southwest Diner. Check it out for everything-breakfast plus Mexican things like tamales. So good, great service, Kaldi coffee!

  4. Midwest Explored

    September 28, 2021 at 4:33 am

    Thank you, Elizabeth. This restaurant sounds fantastic!

  5. Steve Engebretson

    October 8, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    Chili Mac’s should be on this list.

  6. LEE

    October 10, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    No Original Pancake House or Shack ??
    That makes the list have 0 credibility

  7. Midwest Explored

    October 10, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    I am sorry you feel that way. I am very glad you offered these eateries for everyone to consider. TY.

  8. Midwest Explored

    October 10, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    Thank you Steve for adding this eatery to the list!

  9. Evull

    November 24, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Their absence makes it a credible list.

  10. Evan

    December 7, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Those places are chains, not unique to St. Louis. You can literally get them anywhere.

  11. James

    January 31, 2022 at 1:44 pm

    Where is BLT’s- Breakfast Lunch and Tacos.
    That are always packed and have the best chicken and waffles!

  12. Midwest Explored

    January 31, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    James,
    Thank you for your recommendation!

  13. Michael Roth

    July 14, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
    Breakfast & Burger
    Blondie’s
    Bowood by Niche
    Songbird
    Rooster
    Olivette Diner

  14. Midwest Explored

    July 15, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    Thank you Michael for adding this to our list.

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