This article is part of the “Coffee Shops” feature in St. Louis Magazine‘s January 2018 issue.
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There are chickens out back, but it’s located in the heart of the city, in Tower Grove East. Owners Paul Whitsitt and David Rodgers oversee a nearby urban farm that supplies many of the ingredients. And beyond those homegrown items, Kitchen House is committed to all things local: Stringbean and Blueprint brews, hand-blended teas from Village Botanicals, and fresh eats from Whisk and Grove East Provisions. 3149 Shenandoah.
So you’re thinking about asking that special someone to grab a coffee. Skip Starbucks and head to this downtown spot. The interior is warm and inviting, with cozy seating and romantic lighting. Oh, and Blondie’s serves wine and dessert, too—in case coffee turns into something more. 1301 Washington.
There might not be any indoor seating, but you couldn’t ask for a more scenic setting. Located near the tennis courts in Francis Park, Lanai is housed in a picturesque stone cottage with a sprawling patio and umbrella-covered seating. On a pleasant summer morning, you can sip and listen to the birds—then return at night for movies and music. 5300 Donovan.
The St. Charles coffeehouse is named for nearby Lindenwood University’s storied catalpa tree, said to be bowed in respect to a Native American chief buried beneath it. The shop’s century-old brick building, tin ceiling, and upright grand piano make for a rustic setting in which to settle with a cup of joe—specifically, the bottomless Red Cup special—on a cold winter day. 559 First Capitol.
