Get your St. Louis burger fix at Baileys' Range. This popular joint prides themselves on made-from-scratch burgers. Patties are made using grass-fed and ethically-raised meat like beef, pork, bison and duck. Make your choice from inventive renditions of the American staple like jalapeno, espresso and Korean barbecue sauce. Accompany those unpretentious flavors with their signature hand-blended milkshakes and ice-creams.
For kids and adults alike, this unique soda fountain shop has something for everyone. Located in a former 1916 car showroom on Locust Streets' famous Automotive Row, Fountain on Locust serves up a bevy of nostalgic treats in the form of retro cocktails, ice cream sundaes, American cuisine, milkshakes, floats, and of course, house-made sodas. The unassuming exterior leads to a fantastical interior featuring gleaming white and blue mosaic subway tiled floors, bar seating with swivel seats, and an attention grabbing art deco mural gracing the walls. For the adults, their signature ice cream martinis are a must-try, while the piled high toppings of their old fashioned ice cream specialties are a real treat for the kids.
Crown Candy Kitchen is where to go when you want to fulfill your sweet and savory cravings. The moment you enter the shop you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time - there are charming booths and a jukebox that you can bop your head to. Order one of their many special malts (butterscotch, chocolate, and vanilla are a few), try some of their candies, and be sure to sink your teeth into their famous BLT sandwich before you leave.
Reine and Cbabi Bayoc, a husband and wife team, followed their dreams and melded their life callings of baking and painting to make the world a more delicious place. The result is SweetArt. This charming café, nestled in the beautiful Shaw neighborhood, is the acme of pleasantness. The menu features all natural sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups. The array of house-made desserts includes cookies, tarts, and savory cupcakes. From his art studio in the back, Cbabi’s acclaimed works line the walls and add to the creative, fun, and inviting atmosphere. Alternate Saturdays feature fun tunes by a live DJ. Stop by with a friend or come make new ones.
This place has been a favorite in St. Louis and a landmark for ice cream lovers since 1929. Mr. Drewes' cool, creamy delights are served upside down in order to prove just how creamy and thick they really are. Do not be alarmed by the ever-present line, as it moves along pretty quickly. An ice cream-style stand, complete with neon lights and twinkling bulbs, makes this a lively family hangout. It is so relaxed that the menu is handwritten. Try an array of frozen flavors, from pineapple, strawberry and chocolate chip to other odd titles such as the Terramizzou, Fox Treat and All Shook Up. A Concrete is a must-taste as this historic sweet spot. They are open from 11a daily.
The Cheesecake Factory is surely the place to go when craving a rich and delectable slice of the mouth-watering dessert, but this restaurant offers much more. Serving appetizers, lunch, dinner, late night dining, Sunday Brunch and a full bar, the Factory is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Everyone will find something to their liking with over 200 menu selections of pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. Be sure to save room for one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts.