Best Coffee Shops in St. Louis, MO

Starting your day or getting a midday pick-me-up with a cup of your favorite coffee is a great way to start your day. Our team at AutoCenters Herculaneum put together a list of St. Louis’ best coffee shops. Try some of them out — or all of them to determine which is the best, in your opinion. You might find your new favorite cup, a great study spot, or a comfortable place to read while sipping your beverage.

Sump Coffee

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Sump Coffee has one location in St. Louis and another shop in Nashville, Tennessee. This location roasts its own coffee, which has a bold, full flavor. When you fall in love with this shop’s coffee, you can use the store’s website to purchase it in whole-bean form. This way, you can make it at home when you can’t get to Sump Coffee’s in-store location. You may also sign up for a coffee subscription membership for coffee beans delivered to your door every other week.

When you order a coffee drink at the cafe, the barista makes it right in front of you, so you know you’re getting a fresh beverage. The shop’s interior has a natural and dark aesthetic, which is perfect for setting the moody vibe, especially if you’re getting a warm beverage when it’s raining outside. If you’re wanting to spend some time sitting and drinking your coffee at the shop, there’s limited indoor and outdoor seating available.

Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and closed on Monday.

Location: 3700 S. Jefferson Ave., Saint Louis.

Blueprint Coffee

Blueprint Coffee has three locations around St. Louis, but its Delmar Coffee Bar is a popular place for students and those searching for the tastiest cup of coffee in the city. There are dine-in and takeout options here, and when it’s warm enough outside, there’s patio seating. Additionally, if you want to take home some Blueprint Coffee, you can use the shop’s site to order some beans directly to your home.

Some coffee items you can order at this shop include:

• Espressoda.
• Espresso and tonic.
• Nitro cold brew.
• Hot Tekton.
• Hot Decaf Huila.

The cafe also has yummy baked goods that you can pair with your java, such as:

• Vegan power bar.
• Scones.
• Buttermilk biscuits.
• Bread.
• Vegan oatmeal cookies.

While the store is a busy location, the baristas don’t sacrifice the coffee’s quality to keep up with demand. They use an exact brewing method and create picture-worthy drinks you’ll want to show off to all your friends.

Hours: Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 6225 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis.

Crave Coffeehouse

Located by the Saint Louis University medical campus is Crave Coffeehouse. A church houses this coffee shop, so you can enjoy peace throughout the day when it’s not busy with students or locals looking for caffeine. While you’re ordering or sipping your drink inside, there are beautiful stained glass windows you can admire, which adds to the overall vibe of the shop. The glass reflects a pretty turquoise blue color that matches the brand colors of Crave.

Order some of these delicious coffee beverages here:

• Drip coffee.
• Iced coffee.
• Cold brew.
• Americano.
• Mocha.
• Latte.
• Cappuccino.

Pair your java drinks with a few yummy breakfast or lunch items, such as:

• Classic egg and cheese sandwich.
• Oatmeal.
• Grilled chipotle chicken.
• Grilled cheese.
• Veggie wrap.

You can also purchase gift cards from this cafe when you use the coffeehouse’s website to give to the coffee lover in your life.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and closed on Sunday.

Location: 3500 Caroline St., St. Louis.

Picasso’s Coffee House

Order to-go or for curbside pickup at the locally owned and independent Picasso’s Coffee House. This shop has two locations in St. Charles, Missouri, which is only a 30-minute drive from St. Louis. One is on Main Street and the other is on Beale Street. To make the coffee, this store uses St. Louis micro-roasted coffee. No matter which location you choose to grab a cup of coffee at, there are live music performances on various dates. So, if you walk in for a cup of coffee, stay for the performances, too.

The coffee options at this coffee house include:

• Pumpkin latte.
• Frosted mint mocha.
• Machiatto.
• Americano.
• Cold brew.

You can also purchase tasty baked goods at this cafe from the local LaBonne Bouchee Bakery, such as:

• Mini cinnamon roll.
• Mini scone.
• Mini ham and cheese croissant.
• Almond croissant.

Hours: Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 1650 Beale St., St Charles and 101 North Main St., St. Charles.

Northwest Coffee Roasting

Grab a cup of java at Northwest Coffee Roasting. This shop roasts its coffee in-house for a delicious, full flavor you’ll want to return to have again. Here, you can enjoy a hip atmosphere to hang out in as you sip your beverage and get some work or studying done. It’s an outdoor location with a converted garage. The shop opens the door so you can enjoy the weather during the warmer months. Then, in the colder months, it’s closed to keep everyone warm and cozy from the chilly Missouri weather.

Order some of these caffeinated beverages from Northwest Coffee Roasting:

• Latte macchiato.
• Espresso.
• Coconut water Americano.
• Cappuccino.
• Cafe Au Lait.

You can also grab breakfast and lunch to go with your coffee order. Try some options like:

• Egg wrap.
• Liege waffles.
• Chicken salad sandwich.
• Chickpea arugula salad.

Hours: Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 4251 Laclede Ave., St. Louis.

What do you think of our list? Did we miss your go-to coffee shop? Contact us, and tell us about it. We’d love to hear your opinion. After you grab a cup of hot coffee, visit our dealership in Herculaneum, Missouri, and speak with our sales experts about financing a vehicle or browse our pre-loved inventory.