But First -Brunch!

Top 5 St. Louis Breakfast & Brunch Spots

The best thing about Christmas shopping is grabbing brunch! Leave the cooking and cleaning to the big day and grab a drink alongside your Eggs Benedict. You deserve some much-needed catch-up with friends before you embark into crowded parking lots and over commercialized holiday cheer! Find a seat at one of these five top St. Louis breakfast locales and spend more time with the ones you love.


1. The Clover & The Bee

100 W Lockwood Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119


WHAT TO KNOW:

WHAT TO EAT:

  1. Cold Smoked Salmon – everything bagel, chive cream cheese, crispy capers & cucumber salad
  2. The Classic – egg, bacon & cheese on potato roll

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HOURS:

  • Daily
    Breakfast & Lunch | 7:00am – 2:00pm
    Coffee Window | 7:00am – 8:00pm
 

The Russell's on Macklind is a top St Louis breakfast spot. Photo of biscuits with jelly and homemade butter
Credit: Caiti Carrow
The Russell's on Macklind is a top St Louis breakfast spot. Interior image of second floor with bar and additional seating
Credit: Kevin A. Roberts for St. Louis Magazine
The Russell's on Macklind is a top St Louis breakfast spot. Originally started as a bakery and sweets shop, it has expanded into a St. Louis staple.
Credit: Jonathan Gayman for Riverfront Times

2. Russell’s on Macklind

5400 Murdoch Ave
St. Louis, MO 63109

 

WHAT TO KNOW:

  • They could sell just their biscuits and you’d be happy. Seriously.
  • Don’t count on walking in during the weekends. Make a reservation ahead of time for Saturday and Sunday brunch!
  • Their version of St. Louis’ unofficial-official dessert, gooey butter cake, is available to order online and ships nationwide!

WHAT TO EAT:

  1. Breakfast Burrito – soft scrambled eggs with cilantro, braised pork shoulder, aged sharp white cheddar, pickled green chiles, chipotle aioli
  2. S.S.P. (Smelly, Sticky Pig) – house cut smoked bacon, blue cheese & honey

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HOURS:

  • Monday & Tuesday
    Closed
  • Wednesday – Friday
    Dinner | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Saturday
    Brunch | 9:00am – 2:00pm
    Dinner | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Sunday
    Brunch | 9:00am – 2:00pm

Silver Pancake in Warson Woods s a top St Louis breakfast spot. Shown is an overhead image of six different breakfast/brunch/lunch food items.
Credit: Mabel Suen for Riverfront Times
Silver Pancake in Warson Woods s a top St Louis breakfast spot. Photo of pancakes, french toast and classic eggs/bacon/hash brown plate.
Credit: Cheryl Baehr for St. Louis Magazine

3. Silver Pancake House

9983 Manchester Rd
St. Louis, MO 63122

 

WHAT TO KNOW:

  • Uncomplicated and well-executed fare
  • Kid-friendly (fast service, friendly servers)
  • Known by their customers for their simplicity and quality

WHAT TO EAT:

  1. Biscuit Overload – two eggs any style over two biscuits, gravy, hash browns (stacked)
  2. Egg White Bagel Sandwich – egg whites, turkey sausage, spinach, feta cheese on choice of plan or everything bagel

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HOURS:

  • Monday – Sunday
    Breakfast & Lunch | 7:00am – 2:00pm

Credit: Lauren Healey for Sauce Magazine
Credit: Lauren Healey for Sauce Magazine

4. The Annex

8122 Big Bend Blvd
Webster Groves, MO 63119

 

WHAT TO KNOW:

  • Same owners and innovators of Civil Alchemy and The Frisco Barroom
  • Spacious heated outdoor patio
  • Consider it part coffee, part bakery, part deli, part grab-and-go and part grocery

WHAT TO EAT:

  1. Slice of Quiche with Greens – arugula, bacon, onion
  2. Cuban – IPA stoneground mustard, mojo pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles on a demi baguette

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HOURS:

  • Monday – Wednesday
    Breakfast, Lunch & More | 7:00am – 7:00pm
  • Thursday – Saturday
    Breakfast, Lunch & More | 7:00am – 9:00pm
  • Sunday
    Breakfast, Lunch & More | 7:00am – 5:00pm

5. Benton Park Cafe*

2901 Salena St
St. Louis, MO 63118

 

WHAT TO KNOW:

  • Under new ownership as of 2022.
  • Guests are able to pre-order food online

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ANTICIPATED HOURS:

  • Monday, Thursday – Saturday
    Breakfast & Lunch | 7:00am – 11:00pm
  • Tuesday & Wednesday
    Breakfast & Lunch | 7:00am – 2:00pm
  • Sunday
    Breakfast & Lunch | 7:00am – 5:00pm

That’s all, yolks! Thanks a brunch for reading and happy feasting!

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