What a delightful place! It's so vibey with graffiti'd walls (and ceilings), and an open, welcoming charm. It was relaxed and casual and delicious with HUGE portions without breaking the bank. Options for vegetarians, vegans, and a whole extra menu of gluten-free options (gotta request it). I live thousands of miles away, otherwise this would be my go-to place, especially for my out of town visitors! Loved it!
Phenomenal! Great food, great drinks, lovely indoor and outdoor seating - all in a cute little country store. Can’t wait to come back!
They were also very knowledgeable about my gluten-free restrictions, which I very much appreciated!
I’ve lived in the Grove for about two years, and I’m walking distance from Songbird. This means, most days I’m up at 7 am walking my dog past this place to smell all the smells. Great smells, and all for free. I like to think my dog thinks the same, bc he will usually stop and take extra sniffs by this place. Fantastic place to smell, first and foremost.
Okay, you want to know about the food. Yeah, I’ve gotten take-out from here, PLENTY a times. And it’s always going to be the same effing thing. THE COMBO SANDWICH! Please! Cmon! Insane to the fricken membrane! Never gets old! Perfect sandwich, and please know I come from the land of breakfast sandwiches (new jersey) and this place knows how to do a breakfast fricken sandwich. Freshly toasted sourdough, thick bacon, incredible cheese, and that EGG! 😫 With salt and honey on top, please. 🙏 Any time I get this to-go, it’s always warm, egg perfectly cooked, and so easy to order through their user-friendly website. Shoutout whoever does their web-design BTW - love it.
Okay, now you want to know the dine-in vibes. Such a cozy, lovely, well designed interior. It feels like you’re eating at your down-to-earth rich friend’s house who definitely is a NPR contributing member. So like, good vibes. Love the hand-painted designs all over, and the color scheme is not overwhelming, it aids in your eating experience. One bathroom - small, and does the job well. Great bathroom. Every detail of this place is so well thought out, to the cookbooks on the bar, to the little figurines on the sill of the mirror. Also, always love a purse hook! Which there are a plenty of!
The wait staff here - they are professionals. Like true, real deal professionals. My dad still references this phrase someone used - “How was your first chew?” I mean, how does one even think of such an original sentence? Thank you for inspiring thought and critical thinking.
I’ve sat at the bar and at a table. Both spots had excellent back support, and how enjoyable to place my feet wherever I so choose when we sit. Perhaps I swing them! Love the choice. And the open-kitchen concept for the drink making, love it. How fun to watch espressos and kombuchas and teas and delicious alcoholic morning beverages be made!!
Okay, now you want to know about the dine-in food experience. As much as I love that OG sandwich, I was recently diagnosed with a random autoimmune disease that restricts some foods I can eat, including gluten, so I was so happy to see they have a gluten-free option for their combo sandwich! I’m really not supposed to eat a lot of food, but the thing is the quality of ingredients is so incredible, I never have a poor reaction to their meat, dairy, or butter. I love they have partnerships with lots of local businesses, and you can really taste the quality.
Okay, so I know I raved about the combo sandwich, but their menu is so full of variety and they have the best seasonal specials. My dad loves the Kale Frittata, and I’ve also enjoyed their Sprouted Grain English Muffin, and their grits are so yum! Please try everything once, you won’t regret it. Also always get the combo. lol.
Now - the drinks. You might be saying, why is this tiny little Songbird latte $10? Yeah, I wonder that too. I think it’s because of inflation, and also because the quality of house-made syrup, cruelty-free coffee, and delicious milk varieties are just worth it. But hey, don’t want to spend that much? Get one of their insanely delicious teas, matchas, or juices. But don’t sleep on that kombucha. I won’t lie, it’s a bit of a small amount for the price point, but again, you get what you pay for here. My boyfriend tried their Coffee with a Kick as well, and he got a SUBSTANTIAL amount of liquor in that jawn 🤣. Very pleased.
I know it’s a long review, but I must address one final thing. All of you weirdos are always complaining about the wait, and being “pushed out.” Go work in a restaurant once in your life. Please. Learn patience. It’s worth the wait.
Terrible service for Tuesday at 9am. The server did not know what celiac was so I only ordered eggs over medium and a fruit salad. They offer GF crepes, and have lots of GF options otherwise, but not safe for celiacs .
I forgot to get pics but this place is wonderful. The staff, especially out waitress Dana, was very friendly and attentive. The service was fast and the orders were spot on. The place is fairly large and they were quite busy for lunch but the wait was minimal and food came quite quickly. Prices were fair and the portions were large. The quality was excellent. Breakfast served all day. Lots of gluten free menu options, including pancakes. Large drink menu with a variety of mimosa's featured. Highly recommended!
10/10 will always recommend this Black owned bakeshop. I always go here for gluten free cupcakes and healthy, tasty food options. They have a little something for everyone, they are so kind, and the vibes are immaculate. The waffle fries, cup cakes, Cajun home style breakfast potatoes, tacos, and vegan burgers are some of our go tos
My experience at Hatched was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. Our waitress, Mia, took our order and immediately understood what it meant when I mentioned I have celiac disease. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and made me feel very reassured.
When our food arrived, a gentleman (whose name I didn’t catch) brought it out and mentioned that he is also a gluten-free diner. He explained that they had taken special care with my meal to make it safe, and even adjusted the “Blue Pancakes” by leaving out the lemon to avoid any risk of cross-contamination — while still trying to stay true to the original flavor.
What truly stood out was that after the meal, Mia came back to the table specifically to ask how I was feeling. It was such a thoughtful touch and showed how much they genuinely cared about my dining experience.
Because of their attention to detail, understanding, and kindness, I felt completely comfortable eating — without any fear or hesitation. I can’t recommend Hatched enough, not just for the incredible food, but for their outstanding service and heartfelt care for their guests.
We went for lunch/brunch and received excellent service and really great food. The breakfast burrito was superb! The gluten free Nutella menu item was enjoyed but the serving size was tiny. The fig crepe was generous and tasty. The server was fantastic! We had a table in the back area and that was nice. The huge long shared table space was pretty much occupied and would not have worked for conversations.
One of the best brunches of all time. They were so kind to me and made me a gluten free pancake and the rest of the food was incredible. Everyone in our group had a great experience.
Went for dinner and had a wonderful gluten free polenta with Japanese mushrooms which was on the specials of the day. It's nice when a restaurant has an espresso machine, but one thing that could be better is offering decaf espresso.
Great experience on our first visit to OPH! Super friendly staff and quick service! Shout out to Madalynn who was incredible. She did not lead us astray with the recommendation of the cinnamon bun pancakes. They also provide a gluten free option which is a super bonus! Fresh OJ was available although I did not order.
We love Mudhouse on Cherokee and they have a delicious gluten free breakfast sandwich. Great teas, coffees and baked pastries. Unfortunately they do not have any pastries that are gluten free. Maybe they can hook up with Britts in Kirkwood and add a couple gf pastry options! Hint hint nudge nudge!!❤️
Excellent smoothies & acai bowls - custom to your order preference!
Coconut, almond or oat milk options+ swap out or add to base or toppings - try out new combinations!
Waffles are available in Gluten-Free!
Really nice quaint environment and the staff is lovely and kind. They are very helpful and the food is fantastic. I am gluten intolerant, and they had a wonderful variety of foods, breakfasts, specifically, that I was able to have. My husband had the regular menu and he very much enjoyed his breakfast as well. We left there with our plates cleaned and no left overs. Coffee was delish!!
It's a great place to take friends and family and enjoy a few drinks, good food, and plenty of board games.
They have lots of vegan and gluten free dishes too.
It can get noisy so if you are easily affected by that in the long term, wearing something like loops will help.
Parking is kinda hit or miss, they are still attempting to get a permit for the lot across the street. For now parking is on surface streets.
I called this place around 0957 this morning and asked to have GF donuts put back behind the counter for me and my mother in law who can't have gluten. Mind you im visiting and its the first place I saw with GF donuts and I thought it looked nice. I called and the lady on the phone said she'd put atleast two behind the counter for me and when I show up 22 minutes later because I had to drive there I go in and tell the lady that I was the person who called about the GF donuts and asked them to put them back behind the counter for me. She immediately said Oh ya some guy just came in and bought the last five and left. How about don't tell customers that you will save something for them behind the counter and then NOT follow through and do it. Will never buy donuts here or waste my time driving that far for GF donuts ever again. Completely rude and Unprofessional to tell someone that you'd save them two donuts and then you didn't.
The food and drinks were delicious. The buffalo chicken salad was amazing and gluten free! I've been here a few times and the food
never disappoints! On top of it, our awesome server, Ashley, made the night even better. She made great suggestions and kept us laughing throughout our 3 hour dinner. Can't wait to go back!
a breath of fresh air on my trip to St. Louis, great vibe, relaxed, cool esthetic, bomb burger and fries, nice to find a gluten-free, vegan dessert (Oreo cheesecake)
Took 2 hours 10 minutes, from start to finish, with only a couple of other parties in the place. One of the people in our party ordered off the gluten free menu, only to be told the sauce wasn't gluten free when it was served. They ordered something else and after a 20 minute wait for their salad, we canceled it because everyone else had finished eating. Took 20 more minutes to get bill after last person finished eating. Food was good, but service was poor.
Went for dinner before the P!nk concert. Every freaking where was packed and overloaded. Even with the extremely long lines, we were in and out within 30 minutes. They executed the chaos perfectly. Only 3 people working the line and fold was put in a timely manner and absolutely delicious. Will definitely be going back when there is less downtown chaos. They were also very diligent when it came to gluten-free orders.
I loveeee UKraft as a gluten free person, but today I was unable to finish my sandwich due to discoloration of my bread. :( It looks like mold, but I’m unsure. I wasn’t going to take any chances. I’m sure the gf bread sits for a while due to low number of orders, but I’ve never had this issue before. Noting this for future reference.
I had a great experience at Yolklore. My friend and I both thought the food was delicious and we had an overall wonderful time there. Hope to return again soon and try more of the menu options. Good options for celiac/Gluten free.
We recently hired the team at Brasserie to cater the desserts for our wedding. Due to an accident, half of our dessert was lost. Leanne made it a priority not only to go back to the restaurant and have them make even more than we originally ordered, but she also refunded part of our order AND gave us a gift card. The desserts were some of the best I’ve ever had. Guests were raving about the food, even the gluten-free options! 5/5 starts for going above and beyond to make our evening special.
This place was delicious and had gluten free options. We had a great experience and amazing service. Would totally go again if I'm ever in the area again.
Great Service, friendly people and AHMAZING brunch , creative seasonal brunch drinks, gluten free options with a side of historical side quest.. 5 out of 5… Highly recommend stopping here!🥰👏👏👏
One of the best places for a quick lunch on campus with options for everyone! From gluten free to vegan. There are so little gluten free options in stl and this place is one of the best!
Stopped here on my way through the city from out of state. Looked for a small business to support. This place hit the spot. Delicious, simple eats. The chicken bowl is amazing. I left over stuffed. My kids had a Cubano and the Venezuelan hotdog. Big hits with them as well.
I avoid gluten and was able to find multiple things I could have eaten here.
We decided to grab lunch at Hi-Pointe on a busy Saturday before heading to the arch. I picked it because they have a gluten free bun option. My husband, sons, and I all really enjoyed our burgers and fries! From the moment we stepped in we felt welcomed; the staff was so kind and friendly. We don't make it to the St Louis area very often but will always make a point to stop there when we do!
Gluten free bread, was great. The girl answering phones couldn't tell me the soup of the day was gluten free, guess she didn't want to check either. Ordered through DD, got extra bacon for BLT in selection, but put it on the philly instead? The philly meat was chopped up ridiculously tiny and so dried out.
Hoping it was just an off day. The Snarf's on page is always on point with their product.
Food was great but our friend who was with us had a gluten allergy. We called a few days prior to our reservation and were assured they would fry the food separately. When we arrived we again confirmed with our waiter who told us no, there was a possibility of cross contamination and they could not guarantee gluten free.
Food was exactly what I want from a diner! Served suggested I try a quinoa pancake in lieu of toast to avoid gluten and it was good. Scrambled eggs with cheese were buttery. Hashbrowns and bacon were nice. The restaurant was packed but there were lounge chairs to sit in while we waited for an outside table. Saw some very cute dogs on the patio too!
We recently had our wedding reception dinner here. Tim and his staff were attentive, considerate, and accommodating to our gluten-free guests. Our group sat in the arcade, which received a lot of compliments from our guests. When we arrived, pre-ordered food was ready. Tim communicated the entire way. The food was excellent! We will definitely be coming back soon for dinner.
I went to The London Tea Room for my birthday this year and it was wonderful. I highly recommend going if you have the money for it and/or you have allergies. They have the best allergy-friendly food (gluten free, vegan, AND ALPHA GAL SAFE) and tea selection I’ve seen and eaten at a resturaunt in St. Louis so far and the staff was highly accommodating! 10/10 would recommend to schedule a reservation and dine at this establishment. I will definitely be going again.
Everything we had was delicious. We will definitely be back. This is not a fast food place. I was able to find gluten free items on the menu made in a shared kitchen (so more than likely not celiac compliant but I did not have any issues). We were so hungry that we forgot to take pictures of the food. But I did take pictures of some of the amazing artwork (these pieces were made from discarded trash and my photos don't do the pieces justice)
Adam's coffee cocktail is AMAZING (even in the heat of summer), all the (gluten free) food is delicious, and the atmosphere is so fun and quirky. If you love brunch, this is the spot for you!
Clean dining area, social distancing in dining area. Food was delicious and this restaurant is gluten friendly. Order sandwiches with gluten free bread. Iced tea is delicious. Some patrons come just for the iced tea.
Russell's is one of the perfect spots if you wish to celebrate a romantic occasion. They have the right kind of music, dim lights, and quick service. We were here for pickup else I'd definitely have had stayed back to enjoy one or two of their delicious sounding entrees.
We picked the original cheesecake with raspberry topping. It was dense, flavorful, but felt kinda heavy on the stomach. I expected the cream cheese to simply melt in my mouth. Nonetheless, the cake slice was moist, fresh, and big enough for two people to split.
We also got their chocolate torte and it was delish. It's gluten free given that there is no flour used so the flavors really shine. Deep in richness, slightly fruity in flavor, (blueberries and blackberry toppings too) a mouth-coating bitterness that's not overtly bitter and very pleasant in taste makes the cake decadent to say the least.
Last one was the gooey butter cake for the family and needless to say it was a hit. It was gourmet in every sense. Chewy and dense and so very smooth. It's crazy that it is a St Louis special and very few bakeries have achieved the taste that makes you go mmm. The base wasn't too crusty and made the cake extremely buttery which is what we'd expect from a MasterChef. Simply superb!
Will definitely be visiting to try out more of their main course dishes and other desserts.
They offered gluten free pancakes! Awesome! Everyone enjoyed their food which had a nice presentation 👍🏻. Nice parking lot. Servers worked hard to serve us well. They were missing items on the menu however.
We shared the sweet potato fries and I got the Ropa Vieja Beef Banh Mi sandwich. The
crinkle-cut sweet potato fries with are topped with chihuahua cheese and are served with a sweet curry aioli sauce for dipping. They are delicious. My Ropa sandwich was light on the braised beef brisket and it was served cold. I was expecting it to be served hot. It was rich with flavors. I tried their hibiscus tea and it was delicious. They have several gluten free and vegan options available. During the week the only option is street parking.
My husband and 2 adult kids had over 2 hours before our flight so we stopped by this restaurant. What a wonderful staff and food! My daughter needs gluten free so she ordered quinoa pancakes. They were out of quinoa (it was late morning) so the cook came out to ask if we had time. He was making more so it was going to take awhile. My son had flatbread pizza. We ordered the club sandwich but did not want avocado. We waited awhile so when she served us, she realized the avocado was on there. She took it back and returned with all new food. The food was delicious even though we had so problems. The server took off 5.00 because we had to wait so long. They also gave us our food in to go containers in case we had to leave for our flight, which I guess they do often.
I recommend if ever at the airport with a little time to eat at Kingside diner!
We were there Sunday, August 25th
Shhhhhhhh! Stop pointing out all of the chicken places I stop in....😁 however I am watching what I eat so when me, my daughter, and the grands stopped because they wanted Chick-fil-A I was going to pass on fried chicken but my daughter who has a gluten intolerance told me that she gets the grilled nuggets so I tried them. They are delicious 😋 and that is all I will ever order going forward. So glad that was an option. They also have salads that I love.🙂
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