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!
Great service, good for large groups. Our group of 10 sat outside on the back patio and it was very comfortable.
The food was full of unique flavors. They have lots of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The sweet potato fajitas were perfectly cooked. Equal parts sweet and spicy.
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.
Jennifer was my server. She was super sweet. She was also crushing it at serving the whole place. She reassured me that I everything I ordered was and could be made GF and even put in gluten allergy for me (I have celiac) so I felt very comfortable knowing that she knew what she was talking about. And the tacos were delicious. I will be back
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!
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.
Their vegan gluten free pizza with the cashew cheese is incredible - and that is a touch feat because you are working without pretty much all the main ingredients in pizza!
I have been eating on The Hill since I was a kid. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease in my 20's. Thankfully, I am still able to grab a bite at Rigazzi's! They offer a GF pizza crust, as well as garlic bread. The food has always been delish! I have gotten contaminated a handful of times while eating there, but unfortunately I am taking that risk knowing that they do NOT have a dedicated GF cooking area. My husband ans my BIL love the fishbowls!!
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!!❤️
Well treated excellent server... we had a large party, and everything was great... even gluten free options for some of us. I had 2 Tapas. Fish and fruit cheese combo, forgot to take pictures. ..
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!!
So, the woman at the front (today only? Occasionally? Always?) was certainly a deterrent for those unsure of our visit to begin with. If not for some in our larger-than-expected party, I would have walked out (which I did but was coaxed back in) upon her confrontational approach to seating. Perhaps her harsher-than-necessary approach is needed in the environment; I'll likely never know as there were less-than- interesting food options for the gluten-free guest group of which I am a part, and everything seemed MUCH pricier than necessary for lunch prices/sizes. The server was good despite not noticing we needed drinks refilled, BUT he was friendly, outgoing, and tried really hard, having been seated abundantly and quickly (slammed). He handled the separate checks well, and he handled our personalities well. Food seemed to take an egregiously long time, and then sadly, no time was taken to circle around and ask whether we needed anything OR if everything was as desired/expected. Again, perhaps due to busy-ness or business demands, but, one should likely be forewarned that you will likely have to wave someone down if you have needs once the appetizer and then the food arrives. Sadly, not a fantastic experience, but even if it had been, due to the prices and the lack of g/f options that most everywhere offers (booooring), I'd likely not return and would leave the place to those who throng there as it always seems hugely busy every time I drive past. Luckily, my food tasted good, and I had no problems other than a bit of boredom in the waiting for it. Not too bad in this day/age some would say, but when I go out, since I rarely do it due to allergies, I guess I expect more to rave about.
The parking lot and traffic flow at this location is hectic. So definitely be prepared to be patient and on the lookout for distracted drivers. This said, the food is okay, but the service was amazing!! They do offer a gluten-free bun which is nice, but it definitely isn't the best I've had - it is prepackaged so not a slight to this location - it's the same at all Culver's (being just okay). The fries were surprisingly good, which surprised me as I'm not a crinkle-cut fan. Overall it's better than expected, especially after dealing with the chaos in the parking lot.
I had heard nothing but great things. I decided to come as they had gluten free options and it’s rare to find a place with a GF hot dog bun.
The gentleman who took our order was very nice and the food came out efficiently. The taste of the food (2 dogs and a brat, two fries) were great, my nieces enjoyed theirs a lot. Mine tasted great, although the GF option isn’t really a hot dog bun…it was more like a sub sandwich bun. Within an hour of leaving this place I was SO SICK. Nausea and severe stomach pains - which is what happens if I am accidentally exposed to a fair amount of gluten. While I understand this is not a dedicated gluten free restaurant, I have eaten at many other places that are not either. I suspect Steve’s Hot Dog cross contamination practices are very lax & this is disappointing. If you’re going to offer GF items, you need to be knowledgeable and attempt to at least not make people sick!
Before we left, we waited to use the rest room (one was out of order). An employee came out and he had the worst smelling B.O. I have ever experienced. We were gagging in the bathroom. It sort of grosses you out when you know someone is working in the kitchen and they have a body odor issue like that.
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)
We have to be very careful when eating out as my partner has major food allergies, allergic to both gluten and dairy. They did an excellent job and the food was beyond fabulous.
Cannot say enough amazing things about Little Fox. My wife and I were in St Louis for a few nights in the middle of a cross country road trip. We sat at the bar and our bartender, Soph, was the best! She made us the best amaretto sours we have probably ever had. I was so ecstatic to learn they had a whole gluten free menu for me and all the food we had was phenomenal. We had the Crispy Artichokes, the Crispy Green Tomatoes, Stracciatella, Carne Cruda, and my wife had the Cavatelli. We had zero complaints about any aspect of our time here. Everyone was so nice, the vibes were immaculate and the food/drinks were unique and delicious. Thanks for everything, Little Fox, especially Soph! Ya’ll made our time in St. Louis that much better!
One of my favorite Bars/Restaurants ever. The decor, atmosphere, service, drinks, and food are all top notch! I have celiacs and there are more gluten free options than not which is hard to come by. Super safe, I go here all the time and have never gotten sick. Highly recommend!
This particular location of The Pasta House was particularly fabulous. It is smaller and has a great atmosphere. The noise level is not overwhelming. Additionally, our server got everything on point without writing a thing down. We did not have a simple order, either. My gluten-free Pasta Con Broccoli was the best I have had in years! Not watery! I highly recommend this location.
My daughter and I arrived during lunch time on a Friday and as expected the store was busy. Staffing was adequate and we placed our orders quickly. We only had 1 person ahead of us in the wait line. Food arrived at our table quickly and completely correct. Love that they offer gluten free buns so my daughter can eat there.
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.
Looking at their reviews - I think this place is paying for reviews. There are many low ⭐️⭐️reviews and the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️reviews all read the same.
Over 3 days in St Louis, I ate at:
* Salt + Smoke (Delmar Blvd)
* Pappy’s Smokehouse
* Sugarfire Smokehouse
Downtown St. Louis is rough - the staff was friendly, but the surroundings have seen better days. And they were out of ribs and salmon. My colleague got burnt ends - they were tough. Sausage was cheese + jalapeño, it was okay, not great. Brisket was watery and portions were small.
The line was out the door at 5 pm - even with ‘no ribs’ posted clearly. They sell out no matter what - this is definitely a tourist draw more than a quality of food draw. Nice to see the old school service on a tray and to have bottled beer options, but not worth a trip. Of the 3 I tried this is the only one I would not go back to.
They have gluten free gf options and good sauces.
The lack of knowledge and customer service at this location is ridiculous. I wanted gluten free pasta. They could not figure out how to order it and kept trying to talk me into ordering the pesto dish. I finally left without ordering. Ugh.
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.
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!
A couple of months ago, I had some out of town visitors, and I wanted to treat them to something typically St Louis. I planned to take them to Imo's, but Imo didn't have any gluten free options so we wound up at JJ Twig's just down the street instead. A great choice. Yesterday I wanted to treat myself to an early Father's Day, so I ordered a Double Decker Meat Me In St Louis, a carnivore's dream. The only thing it doesn't have is some Gioia's Hot Salami (but you can get that on a different pizza). Order ahead - artisanal quality takes time.
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.
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free