Beyond the famed food staples Saint Louis is known for (hello gooey butter cake), there are many remarkable restaurants that make STL the stellar culinary scene that it is. Whether you’re looking for the perfect rooftop cocktail or tasty taco, this dining guide is your passport to fully indulging in all that the city and its surrounding towns have to offer. Enjoy, and don’t forget to tell them The Scout Guide sent you!

Companion Bakery and Cafe (9781 Clayton Road). Extensive menu of breakfast options and pastries, known for its award-winning bread. Instagram

Ladue Taco (19783 Clayton Road). Delicious pick-up tacos and margaritas in the heart of Ladue. Instagram

Bissinger’s (285 Plaza Frontenac, 421 Saint Louis Galleria Street). Handcrafted chocolates once reserved for royalty. Instagram

Baileys Range (920 Olive Street). Enjoy burgers and shakes made from scratch in the historic Shaw neighborhood. Instagram

Espresso Yourself (5351 Devonshire). A family-owned and operated cozy little coffee shop that makes for the perfect neighborhood hangout. Instagram

Billy G’s (131 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood). Amazing outdoor patio, inventive cocktails, and fantastic Sunday brunch options. Instagram

The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (2 South 20th Street). Located in the historic Union Station, across from the City Park stadium, bonus points for the sports memorabilia collection. Instagram

Three Sixty (1 South Broadway). Amazing rooftop views of downtown Saint Louis and terrific cocktails and bites. Instagram

Olive + Oak (216 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves). Delicious fare in a beautiful space, with well-made drinks—the ideal neighborhood hang. Instagram

Louie (706 De Mun Avenue). A fun place to gather with friends and family to enjoy some spectacular Italian food and wine. Instagram

Indo (1641D Tower Grove Avenue). Indulge in fantastic Southeast Asian flavors and specialty cocktails. Instagram

Businesses in bold indicate they are The Scout Guide Saint Louis members.

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