Known as the “Gateway to the West,” the vibrant, characterful city of St. Louis, MO is filled with fantastic eateries, world-class blues music, and comfy, cozy coffee shops. The coffee lovers of St. Louis are truly spoilt for choice. If you’re looking for a cafe with terrific ambiance, service, and beans, here are four of the best places in town.

Rise Coffee

This delightful, bohemian cafe in the trendy Groove Neighborhood has one of the best vibes in town. The baristas and chefs are cheerful and welcoming. The stylish decor, attractive artwork, chilled-out music, and comfortable seating all create an atmosphere you won’t want to leave. There’s even a nice little patio area for sunny days and balmy evenings where local musicians perform at the weekends.

When it comes to the quality of their food and coffee, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better place. All their coffee choices, hot and iced, are carefully prepared with high-quality roasted beans and an eye to aesthetic appeal. They also have a range of excellent teas. And whatever your drink, you can give it an extra little zing with a range of different flavored syrups.

Sump Coffee

This locally-famous coffee joint acts as something of a hub for local coffee connoisseurs. The baristas are all experts ready to give you tips and advice on their favorite caffeinated drinks. Their freshly roasted whole-bean coffees are all of superb quality, within an unbeatable range of choice that includes ten different drip coffees. A few recommended coffees here are the hot vanilla rum latte, the bourbon maple latte with oat milk, and the Costa Rican pour-over coffee.

They also have plenty of tasty, chewy baked goodies to dunk in your hot drink, such as their ever-popular ABC cookies. The ambiance of the cafe is trendy and relaxing, with high-speed wifi for anyone seeking to do a little laptop work.

Northwest Coffee Roasting

This stylish artisan coffee roaster has beans carefully sourced from all over the world. This includes their floral Guatemalan bean, their fruity Ethiopian bean, and the earthy Sumatran bean. The baristas will lovingly create various combinations and blends, finding just the right coffee to suit your tastes and mood. On hot days you can have your brew iced or go for a delicious smoothie, and relax in their courtyard, perhaps eating a meal from their generous food menu.

Park Avenue Coffee

If you’re in the mood for cake with your coffee, look no further than this elegant cafe in the downtown area. Their gooey butter cakes are to die for. All ingredients are freshly made on-site, down to the homemade caramel.

When it comes to drinks, their range of yummy coffees includes their popular brown sugar lavender lattes and espressos. If you’re passing through downtown, be sure to visit for the friendly service, cozy atmosphere, great prices, and free wifi.

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