Susie’s guidebook
Restaurants
Here are the can't miss eateries near our vacation house. Enjoy!
We visit Nora's (.5 mile walk from our house) almost every time we are in town. Popular neighborhood place. Top notch sandwiches. In-house smoked meats. Eat in or take it to go. Very casual. Free wifi.
https://www.norasindogtown.com/Menu.html
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Fri: 10:30am - 8:00pm
Sat-Sun: 10:30am - 3:00pm
10 locals recommend
Nora's
We visit Nora's (.5 mile walk from our house) almost every time we are in town. Popular neighborhood place. Top notch sandwiches. In-house smoked meats. Eat in or take it to go. Very casual. Free wifi.
https://www.norasindogtown.com/Menu.html
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Fri: 10:30am - 8:00pm
Sat-Sun: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Magical neighborhood location and only .9 mile walk from our house. This fantastic coffeeshop founded by the wife of Susie's college math advisor. You could spend hours people watching here. The seminary across the street has a large park and you'll see countless dogs, yoga events, neighbors running into neighbors. Great food, great espresso beverages, strong brews.
43 locals recommend
Kaldi’s Coffee
700 De Mun AveMagical neighborhood location and only .9 mile walk from our house. This fantastic coffeeshop founded by the wife of Susie's college math advisor. You could spend hours people watching here. The seminary across the street has a large park and you'll see countless dogs, yoga events, neighbors running into neighbors. Great food, great espresso beverages, strong brews.
"Small batch, scratch made." This is some fiiiiine ice cream. .9 mile walk from our house. This amazing local business is getting national attention! https://www.clementinescreamery.com/
54 locals recommend
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th St"Small batch, scratch made." This is some fiiiiine ice cream. .9 mile walk from our house. This amazing local business is getting national attention! https://www.clementinescreamery.com/
If you like checking out local beer, you have to check out Schlafly. They have multiple brewpubs in StL, but the closest is Schlafly Bottleworks (1.9 miles in the Maplewood business district). Plenty of seating for large groups, and a great menu has something for everyone. You can shop retail, take a tour of the brew process, catch a maker fare, and see live music.
84 locals recommend
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest AveIf you like checking out local beer, you have to check out Schlafly. They have multiple brewpubs in StL, but the closest is Schlafly Bottleworks (1.9 miles in the Maplewood business district). Plenty of seating for large groups, and a great menu has something for everyone. You can shop retail, take a tour of the brew process, catch a maker fare, and see live music.
.5 miles from our house. We haven't been yet but our friends tell us this is the BEST BURGER IN SAINT LOUIS.
Local, Pasture Raised, Unconventional, WHOLE Animal Proteins and Seasonal Produce Specials. A Burger Joint.
From WHOLE cow, dry-aged beef smashed burgers to boudin, cracklins and all the condiments, we make almost everything from scratch to provide food that is undeniably more delicious and inherently more nutricious.
We are committed to using seasonal produce and sourcing whole animals from small local farms, utilizing every part of the animal in the foods we prepare. We only work with farmers who are true stewards of the Earth, those who are committed to the ethical treatment of their animals and allow them to engage in their natural intrinsic behaviors. Because we believe, that's how it should be done.
19 locals recommend
Mac's Local Eats
5656 Oakland Avenue.5 miles from our house. We haven't been yet but our friends tell us this is the BEST BURGER IN SAINT LOUIS.
Local, Pasture Raised, Unconventional, WHOLE Animal Proteins and Seasonal Produce Specials. A Burger Joint.
From WHOLE cow, dry-aged beef smashed burgers to boudin, cracklins and all the condiments, we make almost everything from scratch to provide food that is undeniably more delicious and inherently more nutricious.
We are committed to using seasonal produce and sourcing whole animals from small local farms, utilizing every part of the animal in the foods we prepare. We only work with farmers who are true stewards of the Earth, those who are committed to the ethical treatment of their animals and allow them to engage in their natural intrinsic behaviors. Because we believe, that's how it should be done.
(1.5 mile walk from our house) We had our wedding rehearsal dinner in the Boathouse Restaurant at Forest Park! This place is very popular with cold draught beer, patio seating, all lakeside while watching paddleboats and canoes enjoy one of the best urban parks in the country. http://boathousestl.com/menu/
81 locals recommend
Boathouse Forest Park
6101 Government Dr(1.5 mile walk from our house) We had our wedding rehearsal dinner in the Boathouse Restaurant at Forest Park! This place is very popular with cold draught beer, patio seating, all lakeside while watching paddleboats and canoes enjoy one of the best urban parks in the country. http://boathousestl.com/menu/
.4 mile from our house! Killer milkshakes OMG. Fun decor. Great food. Fair warning - the food adds up here to a hefty ticket. From the same visionaries of Sugarfire BBQ. Quality ingredients and very popular! http://hipointedrivein.com/menu/
43 locals recommend
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
1033 McCausland Ave.4 mile from our house! Killer milkshakes OMG. Fun decor. Great food. Fair warning - the food adds up here to a hefty ticket. From the same visionaries of Sugarfire BBQ. Quality ingredients and very popular! http://hipointedrivein.com/menu/
2.5 miles from our house. Kid-friendly breakfast spot as it has a playroom upstairs and the staff will bring your food up to your when it is ready. The neighborhood is The Grove and is fun and funky. Easy drive and a convenient start to a day in Forest Park and The Science Center.
55 locals recommend
Rise Coffee
4176 Manchester Ave2.5 miles from our house. Kid-friendly breakfast spot as it has a playroom upstairs and the staff will bring your food up to your when it is ready. The neighborhood is The Grove and is fun and funky. Easy drive and a convenient start to a day in Forest Park and The Science Center.
3 miles from our house in Downtown Clayton. Fantastic, yummy, upbeat Italian food. Kid-friendly especially during the early dinner hours. https://eatpastaria.com/stlouis/ Delivery available via PostMates.
25 locals recommend
Pastaria
7734 Forsyth Blvd3 miles from our house in Downtown Clayton. Fantastic, yummy, upbeat Italian food. Kid-friendly especially during the early dinner hours. https://eatpastaria.com/stlouis/ Delivery available via PostMates.
2.1 miles from our house. Authentic Northern Thai in The Loop neighborhood. We haven't been, but this is a favorite of our best friends who live near The Loop!
16 locals recommend
Fork & Stix
549 Rosedale Ave2.1 miles from our house. Authentic Northern Thai in The Loop neighborhood. We haven't been, but this is a favorite of our best friends who live near The Loop!
2.4 miles from our house in The Loop neighborhood. We haven't been yet but it is very popular! https://www.seoultaco.com/st-louis-missouri/
30 locals recommend
Seoul Taco
6665 Delmar Blvd2.4 miles from our house in The Loop neighborhood. We haven't been yet but it is very popular! https://www.seoultaco.com/st-louis-missouri/
2.2 miles from our house in the Maplewood Neighborhood. SUPER POPULAR for their "creations" donuts (aka the funky ones) but they have the classics, too. StL original, made from scratch daily.
27 locals recommend
Strange Donuts
2709 Sutton Blvd2.2 miles from our house in the Maplewood Neighborhood. SUPER POPULAR for their "creations" donuts (aka the funky ones) but they have the classics, too. StL original, made from scratch daily.
The Pat Connolly Tavern
6400 Oakland Ave.3 mile walk east of our house. Closest tap!
Par Lounge
1001 McCausland Ave.4 mile west of our house. second closest tap.
1 mile from our house. Popular, yummy greek food with a large patio. Park on the east side of the street in a parking lot, or down a side street in the neighborhoods.
22 locals recommend
Olympia Kebob House and Taverna
1543 McCausland Ave1 mile from our house. Popular, yummy greek food with a large patio. Park on the east side of the street in a parking lot, or down a side street in the neighborhoods.
3 miles from our house and west of The Delmar Loop. Darling restaurant and collectibles shop. Great place to find gifts for kids and grown ups. Great food and super charming plus a patio in front.
21 locals recommend
Winslow's Home
7213 Delmar Blvd3 miles from our house and west of The Delmar Loop. Darling restaurant and collectibles shop. Great place to find gifts for kids and grown ups. Great food and super charming plus a patio in front.
Fascinating family business, delicious donuts, and an old school register! Love this place. No seating here, so take the donuts to go or grab a sidewalk bench outside before heading to the Missouri Botanical Garden.
27 locals recommend
World's Fair Donuts
1904 S Vandeventer AveFascinating family business, delicious donuts, and an old school register! Love this place. No seating here, so take the donuts to go or grab a sidewalk bench outside before heading to the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Living Room
2810 Sutton BlvdFood Delivery
1.3 miles from our house. Try code “ENCORE” for 10% off your order 2/14/20. Yummy sandwiches and salads that can be delivered to our house! Sign up for their email newsletter and get monthly discounts. https://www.foodatfozzies.com/
18 locals recommend
Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium
1170 S Big Bend Blvd1.3 miles from our house. Try code “ENCORE” for 10% off your order 2/14/20. Yummy sandwiches and salads that can be delivered to our house! Sign up for their email newsletter and get monthly discounts. https://www.foodatfozzies.com/
2.5 miles from our house and delivery via Door Dash. Get as healthy or fried as you like -all of it is so yummy and we have been eating this on the regular for 20 years! http://crazybowlsandwraps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/crazy-bowls-and-wraps-menu.pdf
Crazy Bowls & Wraps - Curbside Pickup Available!
7353 Forsyth Boulevard2.5 miles from our house and delivery via Door Dash. Get as healthy or fried as you like -all of it is so yummy and we have been eating this on the regular for 20 years! http://crazybowlsandwraps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/crazy-bowls-and-wraps-menu.pdf
Activities
4 blocks east of our house. Represented in concrete are a snapping turtle, a soft-shelled turtle, a red-eared slider, a Mississippi map, three box turtles and a stinkpot turtle. In addition to the turtles, there are seven oversized turtle eggs, three of which include hatching baby turtles, and a long sinuous snake that appears to be taking a bite out of the overpass.
Created by Bob Cassilly, founder of the unique and quirky City Museum, the sculptures range from seven to forty feet in length. Turtle Playground was designed by Richard Claybour and funded by Sonya “Sunny” Glassberg as a gift to the children of St. Louis. The turtles are named for her children and grandchildren. The area is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
19 locals recommend
Turtle Playground
6128 Tamm Ave4 blocks east of our house. Represented in concrete are a snapping turtle, a soft-shelled turtle, a red-eared slider, a Mississippi map, three box turtles and a stinkpot turtle. In addition to the turtles, there are seven oversized turtle eggs, three of which include hatching baby turtles, and a long sinuous snake that appears to be taking a bite out of the overpass.
Created by Bob Cassilly, founder of the unique and quirky City Museum, the sculptures range from seven to forty feet in length. Turtle Playground was designed by Richard Claybour and funded by Sonya “Sunny” Glassberg as a gift to the children of St. Louis. The turtles are named for her children and grandchildren. The area is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
.9 mile from our house. Charming Neighborhood and PLAYGROUND with enclosed fence, perfect for tired parents to relax and enjoy a coffee from Kaldi's or ice cream from Clementine's.
DeMun Park, located at the corner of Southwood and DeMun, in the business district of the Demun Neighborhood is a neighborhood play area. There are 2 playgrounds available, one for children ages 2 to 5 and the other for 5 to 12 year olds. A decorative steel fence with a gate to keep the youngsters safe from traffic surrounds this 1/2-acre, level space. The winding walk around the central raised garden is a great path for little ones to ride their cycles. Benches provide an area for parents to talk while keeping an eye on their children. Large trees keep the park dappled in shade, while the colorful garden delights with seasonal interest
10 locals recommend
Demun
.9 mile from our house. Charming Neighborhood and PLAYGROUND with enclosed fence, perfect for tired parents to relax and enjoy a coffee from Kaldi's or ice cream from Clementine's.
DeMun Park, located at the corner of Southwood and DeMun, in the business district of the Demun Neighborhood is a neighborhood play area. There are 2 playgrounds available, one for children ages 2 to 5 and the other for 5 to 12 year olds. A decorative steel fence with a gate to keep the youngsters safe from traffic surrounds this 1/2-acre, level space. The winding walk around the central raised garden is a great path for little ones to ride their cycles. Benches provide an area for parents to talk while keeping an eye on their children. Large trees keep the park dappled in shade, while the colorful garden delights with seasonal interest
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Dr.5 mile walk to South Entrance from our house. Free!
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr1.5 mile walk from our house. Free admission!
Hi-Pointe Theatre
1005 McCausland Ave.4 mile walk from our house.
Boathouse Forest Park
6101 Government Dr1.5 miles from our house.
1.9 miles. Fantastic museum for all ages. Check website for special exhibits and weekend events for children. Great cafe food inside, too.
195 locals recommend
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd1.9 miles. Fantastic museum for all ages. Check website for special exhibits and weekend events for children. Great cafe food inside, too.
The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis. The Muny seasons run every year from mid-June to mid-August.
40 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre Association
1 Theatre DrThe St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis. The Muny seasons run every year from mid-June to mid-August.
When the Jewel Box was dedicated in 1936, crowds flocked to experience its magnificent Art Deco design. The structure’s unique construction of cantilevered glass supported by arched steel beams also proved a ground-breaking (but not glass-breaking) technical achievement.
A $3.5 million renovation in 2002 transformed the interior into an open, sunlit space ideal for quiet moments, distinctive weddings and many other special events. The Flora Conservancy of Forest Park works with the City of St. Louis to maintain the beautiful floral arrangements around this area.
22 locals recommend
The Jewel Box
When the Jewel Box was dedicated in 1936, crowds flocked to experience its magnificent Art Deco design. The structure’s unique construction of cantilevered glass supported by arched steel beams also proved a ground-breaking (but not glass-breaking) technical achievement.
A $3.5 million renovation in 2002 transformed the interior into an open, sunlit space ideal for quiet moments, distinctive weddings and many other special events. The Flora Conservancy of Forest Park works with the City of St. Louis to maintain the beautiful floral arrangements around this area.
Groceries and Staples
1 mile west on Clayton Road. Large Supermarket - all the major brands and large beer/wine selection.
47 locals recommend
Schnucks Richmond Ctr.
6600 Clayton Rd1 mile west on Clayton Road. Large Supermarket - all the major brands and large beer/wine selection.
Whole Foods Market
4577 W Pine Blvd3.1 miles on Brentwood Blvd. Closest Whole Foods to the west.
2.4 miles. Closest Whole Foods to the east (in the Central West End)
73 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4577 W Pine Blvd2.4 miles. Closest Whole Foods to the east (in the Central West End)
Trader Joe's
48 Brentwood Promenade Ct3 miles west
Target
4255 Hampton Ave2.8 miles west. In same shopping center as Trader Joe's.
Walgreens
7501 Olive Blvd1 mile west, across Clayton Road from Schnucks Supermarket.