Guidebook for St. Louis
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi StLive Music nightly. Cheap beer. Eclectic is an understatement.
Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee StRestaurant/brewery. Unique and tasty beers.
Go here instead of the Budweiser brewery. Fantastic bar food and arcade games.
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4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StGo here instead of the Budweiser brewery. Fantastic bar food and arcade games.
Great cocktail program. Food is good but overpriced.
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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi StreetGreat cocktail program. Food is good but overpriced.
Newest addition to the neighborhood from the best mixologist in the city.
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Small Change STL
2800 Indiana AvenueNewest addition to the neighborhood from the best mixologist in the city.
Food Scene
There's a reason this restaurant (on the pricer side) has been around as long as it has.
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Sidney Street Cafe
2000 Sidney StThere's a reason this restaurant (on the pricer side) has been around as long as it has.
Bakery/restaurant/pizzeria(nights only). Check if open because unique hours. Don't leave without a loaf.
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Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery
1629 Tower Grove AveBakery/restaurant/pizzeria(nights only). Check if open because unique hours. Don't leave without a loaf.
Food is just OK but it is convenient and open very late on weekends.
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Benton Park Cafe
2901 Salena StFood is just OK but it is convenient and open very late on weekends.
La Vallesana
2801 Cherokee StBest homemade ice cream.
Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveGreat Asian wraps.
Cute/divey brunch spot with a DJ on Sundays. May not open until 10am?
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Milque Toast Bar
2924 S Jefferson AveCute/divey brunch spot with a DJ on Sundays. May not open until 10am?
Great food. Best breakfast option. 4-5 block walk from the house.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StGreat food. Best breakfast option. 4-5 block walk from the house.
LGBT friendly coffee shop. Great for studying/working or planning your next protest.
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MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StLGBT friendly coffee shop. Great for studying/working or planning your next protest.
The Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand BlvdDelicious Lebanese food.
No BS street tacos. Won't find better or more authentic. Connected to a big Mexican supermarket.
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El Torito
2753 Cherokee StNo BS street tacos. Won't find better or more authentic. Connected to a big Mexican supermarket.
Parks & Nature
Full playground and tennis courts only a block away. (Check for 2 rackets and balls in the bookcase)
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Benton Park
3100 S Jefferson AveFull playground and tennis courts only a block away. (Check for 2 rackets and balls in the bookcase)
Dare I say better than Forest Park? Go for the Saturday morning farmer's market.
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Iphakethe ye-Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveDare I say better than Forest Park? Go for the Saturday morning farmer's market.
Sightseeing
Izoo lase-Saint Louis
1 Government DrFREE
Hipster capital (not the fancy, big city type.) Always new small businesses popping up.
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Cherokee Street
Cherokee StreetHipster capital (not the fancy, big city type.) Always new small businesses popping up.
Essentials
Cheap small family run grocery shop. Decent wine selection.
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Vincent's 12th Street Market
2400 S 12th StCheap small family run grocery shop. Decent wine selection.
Go-to spot if you want ethically sourced local meat with a personal touch. Call ahead for unique requests. Go on summertime Saturdays for the "burger battle."
Bolyard's Meat & Provisions
2733 Sutton BlvdGo-to spot if you want ethically sourced local meat with a personal touch. Call ahead for unique requests. Go on summertime Saturdays for the "burger battle."
Entertainment & Activities
Bocce ball on the patio with fried mushrooms. wings, and white wine.
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Milo's Tavern
5201 Wilson AveBocce ball on the patio with fried mushrooms. wings, and white wine.
Arts & Culture
Look for the SLAM Underground event one Friday night a month for drinks/music/etc.
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Iziko lika-Saint Louis Art
1 Fine Arts DrLook for the SLAM Underground event one Friday night a month for drinks/music/etc.