The best cafes in Kirkwood

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

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Light-filled locale serving fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches & breakfast in a casual setting.

100 W Lockwood Ave (Webster Groves)

Light-filled locale serving fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches & breakfast in a casual setting.

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

120 S Kirkwood Rd

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

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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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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 is that St. Louis hub where you can grab a legit espresso, linger under the rustic, mountain-cabin vibe, and actually eat…

270 Skinker Blvd (St. Louis)

Kaldi's Coffee is that St. Louis hub where you can grab a legit espresso, linger under the rustic, mountain-cabin vibe, and actually eat well too... think proper breakfast fare, sandwiches, even pizzas, all dialed for casual catch-ups or laptop marathons that somehow feel productive.

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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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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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The original Kaldi’s Coffee just over in DeMun has been fueling mornings since 1994, perched by Concordia Park with coffee drinks,…

700 De Mun Ave (St. Louis)

The original Kaldi’s Coffee just over in DeMun has been fueling mornings since 1994, perched by Concordia Park with coffee drinks, house-made pastries, and vegetarian fare. When you need a low-key spot to catch up or quietly people-watch, this neighborhood staple reliably hits the sweet spot.

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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 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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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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