The best cafes in Ballwin

10 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Crema Coffeehouse

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Neighborhood coffee spot (including oat-milk options) with seating for sandwiches and cakes made on the premises.

275 Union Blvd Unit 100 (St. Louis)

“Neighborhood coffee spot (including oat-milk options) with seating for sandwiches and cakes made on the premises.”

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Comet Coffee

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Laid-back setting for hand-brewed, single-origin coffees, plus sweet & savory housemade baked goods.

5708 Oakland Ave (St. Louis)

“Laid-back setting for hand-brewed, single-origin coffees, plus sweet & savory housemade baked goods.”

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Kaldi's Coffee

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Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.

147 Clarkson Rd (Ellisville)

“Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.”

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Kaldi's Coffee

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Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.

270 Skinker Blvd (St. Louis)

“Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.”

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E61 Cafe

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Trendy cafe featuring a Greek-accented menu for brunch, lunch and dinner, alongside coffee.

307 Belt Ave (St. Louis)

“Trendy cafe featuring a Greek-accented menu for brunch, lunch and dinner, alongside coffee.”

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Blueprint Coffee - Delmar

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Easygoing surrounds pouring out coffee roasted in-house, plus breakfast sandwiches & pastries.

6225 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

“Easygoing surrounds pouring out coffee roasted in-house, plus breakfast sandwiches & pastries.”

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Kaldi’s Coffee

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Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.

700 De Mun Ave (St. Louis)

“Sizable coffee shop with outdoor seating & a menu of sandwiches, pizzas & breakfast fare.”

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Krispy Kreme

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Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.

10880 W Florissant Ave (St. Louis)

“Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.”

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Koffee Ko

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Koffee Ko is your neighborhood caffeine playground to check out this week, where you can mix and match four drinks and chase them with a…

1280 St Cyr Rd (St. Louis)

“Koffee Ko is your neighborhood caffeine playground to check out this week, where you can mix and match four drinks and chase them with a fresh pastry or dessert. Think Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappe next to a Peach Refresher, plus iced coffee that keeps you cruising through the day.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Winslow's Table

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Part cafe and part neighborhood market, Winslow's Table serves seasonal, from-scratch comfort classics alongside excellent Sump coffee and…

7213 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

“Part cafe and part neighborhood market, Winslow's Table serves seasonal, from-scratch comfort classics alongside excellent Sump coffee and freshly baked pastries. Grab a rotating Friday Family Meal this week for an easy dinner, then snag local pantry goods or a small gift while you wait.”

From the Chesterfield newsletter, August 15, 2026

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