Which St. Louis coffee roasters are the best known?

Kaldi's Coffee and Blueprint Coffee are the city's flagship roaster-cafes, both with multiple locations. For dedicated enthusiasts, Sump Coffee is a celebrated destination roaster, and Goshen, Northwest Coffee Roasting, and La Cosecha are all worth seeking out.

What are the best neighbourhoods for coffee in St. Louis?

The Central West End is a great walkable starting point. Maplewood and Tower Grove South are independent strongholds, the Delmar Loop and Grand Center pair coffee with culture, and historic areas like The Hill and Soulard each have their own standout cafés.

Is there good specialty coffee near Forest Park?

Yes. The Central West End and the Skinker DeBaliviere and DeBaliviere Place areas sit right by Forest Park, putting several specialty cafés within easy reach of the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Zoo, and the park's trails.

What makes specialty coffee in St. Louis unique?

St. Louis's specialty coffee scene features local roasters and cafés that prioritize quality beans, expert brewing techniques, and unique flavor profiles. Many cafés source directly from farms and offer single-origin options that highlight the distinct characteristics of different coffee-growing regions.

How do I find the best cafés to work from in St. Louis?

Use our filters to find cafés with WiFi and work-friendly environments. Look for the "Best to Work From" section, which highlights cafés with reliable internet, power outlets, and comfortable seating for longer sessions.

What coffee brewing methods can I find in St. Louis?

St. Louis's specialty cafés typically offer a variety of brewing methods including espresso-based drinks, pour-over options (V60, Chemex, Kalita), AeroPress, cold brew, and more. Use our brew method filters to find cafés that match your preferences.

Best Specialty Coffee Shops in St. Louis (2026)

Sump Coffee - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Sump Coffee

Marine Villa, St. Louis

St. Louis's reigning specialty coffee shop roasting single-origin beans in-house with a focus on quality sourcing and craft

Open until 2:30 PM

Hartford Coffee Company - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Hartford Coffee Company

Tower Grove South, St. Louis

Neighborhood coffee roaster since 2004 using air-roasting method, serving house-roasted espresso and coffee with patio seating

Open until 6:00 PM

Blueprint Coffee - Delmar - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Blueprint Coffee - Delmar

Delmar Loop, St. Louis

St. Louis roaster and coffee bar focused on precise roasting and sustainable sourcing, with multiple single-origin pour overs

Open until 4:00 PM

Pipers Tea & Coffee - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Pipers Tea & Coffee

Northampton, St. Louis

Roasting on-site in St. Louis with daily rotating single origin pour overs, espresso, and hand-blended tea alongside coffee

Open until 7:00 PM

Blueprint Coffee - Washington Ave - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Blueprint Coffee - Washington Ave

Grand Center, St. Louis

St. Louis specialty roaster with dedicated sourcing partnerships and a precision-driven approach to roasting, brewing, and training

Open until 4:00 PM

Blueprint Coffee - Watson - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Blueprint Coffee - Watson

Lindenwood Park, St. Louis

Blueprint's neighborhood coffee bar serving beans from their St. Louis roastery in a converted auto repair shop with garage doors

Open until 4:00 PM

La Finca Coffee - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

La Finca Coffee

Forest Park Southeast, St. Louis

Colombian specialty roaster serving single-origin coffees with house-made empanadas and burritos in Forest Park Southeast

Open until 3:00 PM

Kaldi’s Coffee - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Kaldi’s Coffee

Demun, St. Louis

The original 1994 Kaldi's overlooking Concordia Park, roasting relationship coffee in-house with skilled baristas and housemade pastries

Open until 5:00 PM

Fiddlehead Fern Cafe - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Fiddlehead Fern Cafe

Shaw, St. Louis

Shaw neighborhood café featuring Modbar under-counter espresso system and pour overs, sourcing from PERC Coffee Roasters with botanical-inspired seasonal menu

Open until 2:00 PM

Shaw's Coffee Ltd. - specialty coffee shop in St. Louis

Shaw's Coffee Ltd.

The Hill, St. Louis

Traditional European-style dark roasting in a historic bank building, sourcing beans from Americas, Africa, and Pacific Rim

Open until 4:00 PM