St. Louis Metro East Insider
Illinois Favorite Eats
Here are some of our Favorite Local eateries. You can find an assortment of fun things to try.
Great Southern Comfort Food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They also have huge portions, so you can definitely split something.
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Lotawata Creek
311 Salem PlGreat Southern Comfort Food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They also have huge portions, so you can definitely split something.
Local Coffee Shop that is walking distance from the loft. They make all of their own pastries, which are super tasty.
Verona Coffee Company
101 E Main StLocal Coffee Shop that is walking distance from the loft. They make all of their own pastries, which are super tasty.
If you like Tex Mex this is the place for you. We love their smothered burrito and their fried zucchini. To finish it off they have awesome fried ice cream and chocolate coke.
Bert's Chuck Wagon
101 E Main StIf you like Tex Mex this is the place for you. We love their smothered burrito and their fried zucchini. To finish it off they have awesome fried ice cream and chocolate coke.
Sloan's Pub House
119 W Main StGreat Burgers and Excellent Brunch. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Sunday's Pizza special is one of our favorites. But overall an excellent menu and lots of fun things to eat.
friday's South Bar & Grill - Collinsville
106 E Main StSunday's Pizza special is one of our favorites. But overall an excellent menu and lots of fun things to eat.
A newly established Brewery and Distillery, a great local spot to try some fun new drinks and grab a great bite to eat.
Old Herald Brewing and Distillery
115 E Clay StA newly established Brewery and Distillery, a great local spot to try some fun new drinks and grab a great bite to eat.
New China
1099 Beltline RdGreat portions for lunch at a very reasonable price.
A personal favorite is their Gyro Salad. However if you like Greek food you will love the menu Fazzi's has to offer.
Fazzi's Restaurant & Bar
1813 Vandalia StA personal favorite is their Gyro Salad. However if you like Greek food you will love the menu Fazzi's has to offer.
Hands down the best Bakery in town. They have everything sweet that you could want.
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Kruta Bakery
300 St Louis RdHands down the best Bakery in town. They have everything sweet that you could want.
If you are looking for Ice Cream this is a must try. They only take cash but it is great Ice Cream.
Dairy Haven
112 N Main StIf you are looking for Ice Cream this is a must try. They only take cash but it is great Ice Cream.
A unique stop for an old fashion cup of frozen custard. During the weekends they host outside concerts for you to enjoy, while you eat your frozen goodies. They also have great caramel apples in the fall.
Bobby's Frozen Custard
Illinois 159A unique stop for an old fashion cup of frozen custard. During the weekends they host outside concerts for you to enjoy, while you eat your frozen goodies. They also have great caramel apples in the fall.
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Dewey's Pizza
Bella Milano Edwardsville
1063 S State Rte 157Wang Gang
Cleveland-Heath
106 N Main StThe Orient Chinese Restaurant
Must See's/ Things to Do
Some places and tips to help you see St. Louis for all it has to offer.
A great day of free entertainment. We personally love the Penguins and the seal lion exhibits. If you park across the highway at the turtle playground you can park for free.
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Zoológico de Saint Louis
1 Government DrA great day of free entertainment. We personally love the Penguins and the seal lion exhibits. If you park across the highway at the turtle playground you can park for free.
Who says playgrounds are just for kids. You can't beat this local attraction and its 10 story slide. Explore the unexpected. City Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridges, and castles. There are secret passages and grand galleries. Playgrounds and ball pits. A circus and a train. A rooftop school bus and a Ferris wheel.
More information can be found at :https://www.citymuseum.org/
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Museu da Cidade
750 N 16th StWho says playgrounds are just for kids. You can't beat this local attraction and its 10 story slide. Explore the unexpected. City Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridges, and castles. There are secret passages and grand galleries. Playgrounds and ball pits. A circus and a train. A rooftop school bus and a Ferris wheel.
More information can be found at :https://www.citymuseum.org/
Enjoy this wonderful free family friendly museum. Some attractions inside the museum can be added for additional upgrades. You can park at the Planetarium for free. Then walk across the sky bridge that takes you over Highway 64.
More information can be found at: https://www.slsc.org/
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Centro de Ciências de Saint Louis
5050 Oakland AveEnjoy this wonderful free family friendly museum. Some attractions inside the museum can be added for additional upgrades. You can park at the Planetarium for free. Then walk across the sky bridge that takes you over Highway 64.
More information can be found at: https://www.slsc.org/
If you don't have your tickets yet you can always check out KMOX special. You can get a voucher for 2 tickets for $11.20 and redeem them mins prior to game time for seats in the stadium. This is great deal if you want to go the day of to get your tickets.
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Estádio Busch
700 Clark AveIf you don't have your tickets yet you can always check out KMOX special. You can get a voucher for 2 tickets for $11.20 and redeem them mins prior to game time for seats in the stadium. This is great deal if you want to go the day of to get your tickets.
A fun place to grab a bite to eat and hang out. As well as enjoying all things Cardinals.
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Cardinals Nation
601 Clark StreetA fun place to grab a bite to eat and hang out. As well as enjoying all things Cardinals.
A must see if you have never been up to the top. A newly renovated museum is also included in your tour.
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Portal para o Oeste
A must see if you have never been up to the top. A newly renovated museum is also included in your tour.
If you want to enjoy the gardens for fee. Try Wednesday nights throughout the summer during the Whitaker Music Festival. It normally runs the end of May thru July. You can bring a picnic and listen to free live music. You can gain access to the gardens for free at 5:00 pm and the concerts start at 7:00 pm.
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Jardim Botânico do Missouri
4344 Shaw BlvdIf you want to enjoy the gardens for fee. Try Wednesday nights throughout the summer during the Whitaker Music Festival. It normally runs the end of May thru July. You can bring a picnic and listen to free live music. You can gain access to the gardens for free at 5:00 pm and the concerts start at 7:00 pm.
What better way to see the area then the top of the largest Mound. You can see a long ways and views of St. Louis on clear days.
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
What better way to see the area then the top of the largest Mound. You can see a long ways and views of St. Louis on clear days.
If you are up for a great bike ride, there are tons of paved paths that connect you all over the area. You can check out a full map here: http://www.mcttrails.org/
Collinsville Station
If you are up for a great bike ride, there are tons of paved paths that connect you all over the area. You can check out a full map here: http://www.mcttrails.org/
When the weather is right you can enjoy a vast area to walk, eat lunch, and enjoy unique art.
Webster Groves Sculpture Park
175 N Gore AveWhen the weather is right you can enjoy a vast area to walk, eat lunch, and enjoy unique art.
A fun day for the anyone. Enjoy animal experiences to the food./drinks offered by Anheuser Busch.
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Grant’s Farm
7385 Gravois RdA fun day for the anyone. Enjoy animal experiences to the food./drinks offered by Anheuser Busch.
If you are looking for a place to pick your own fruit and veggies. This local establishment has year round opportunities to build lasting memories.
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Eckert's Belleville Country Store and Farms
951 S Green Mt RdIf you are looking for a place to pick your own fruit and veggies. This local establishment has year round opportunities to build lasting memories.
A great place to take the family to burn off energy. One of the best local splash pads is located in the heart of this park.
Parque Esportivo Familiar de O'Fallon
301 Obernuefemann RdA great place to take the family to burn off energy. One of the best local splash pads is located in the heart of this park.
Looking for something different. Try a tour of the Anheuser-Bush brewery, a little something for everyone.
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Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StLooking for something different. Try a tour of the Anheuser-Bush brewery, a little something for everyone.
Another local company that gives tours. You can also buy a special pass to sample some of the goodies.
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Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Factory
5025 Pattison AveAnother local company that gives tours. You can also buy a special pass to sample some of the goodies.
Parque de Esculturas de Citygarden
801 Market StForest Park
5595 Grand DrDon't be fooled by the name. The world's largest ketchup bottle is not something you will want to miss.
Black Friday Liquidators | Restaurant Equipment
Don't be fooled by the name. The world's largest ketchup bottle is not something you will want to miss.
Estação Union
Parque Lone Elk
1 Lone Elk Park RdSix Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags Rd
Confluence Tower
Great place to hang out, get drinks, great food and enjoy the many different games. While watching local sports on the big screen TV's
Armory STL
Great place to hang out, get drinks, great food and enjoy the many different games. While watching local sports on the big screen TV's
St Louis Favorite Eats
Fitz's
6605 Delmar BlvdTed Drewes is a family-owned company in St. Louis whose specialty is…you guessed it…frozen custard. Their original location on Route 66 serves up creamy deliciousness in a number of flavors.
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Ted Drew's Frozen Custard
6726 Chippewa StTed Drewes is a family-owned company in St. Louis whose specialty is…you guessed it…frozen custard. Their original location on Route 66 serves up creamy deliciousness in a number of flavors.
Zia's Restaurant and Catering
5256 Wilson Ave"St. Louis Hill Italian District"
"St. Louis Hill Italian District"
Our favorite special occasion getaway!
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Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson Rd"St. Louis Hill Italian District"
Our favorite special occasion getaway!
Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas
5046 Shaw Ave"St. Louis Hill Italian District"
Mama’s On The Hill
2132 Edwards St"St. Louis Hill Italian District"
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St Louis AveBroadway Oyster Bar
736 S BroadwayPappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive StMcArthur's Bakery
3055 Lemay Ferry RdTry some of the world famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake.
Sauce on the Side
411 N 8th StShopping
Labeled as one of the 10 greatest streets in America, The Loop is a place you can easily spend the whole day. Wander through the quirky art galleries, indulge in barbecues and ravioli, attend the crazy Ice Carnival Festival in January, hum along to the catchy beat and stroll the St. Louis Walk of Fame. When you get tired of walking, hop on the Loop Trolley to take a tour.
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Delmar Loop
Labeled as one of the 10 greatest streets in America, The Loop is a place you can easily spend the whole day. Wander through the quirky art galleries, indulge in barbecues and ravioli, attend the crazy Ice Carnival Festival in January, hum along to the catchy beat and stroll the St. Louis Walk of Fame. When you get tired of walking, hop on the Loop Trolley to take a tour.
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll StMuseums
We highly recommend checking out the 250 oil paintings that are part of Monet’s water lilies collection whilst you’re here, as they’re arguably one of the museum’s finest offerings.
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Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrWe highly recommend checking out the 250 oil paintings that are part of Monet’s water lilies collection whilst you’re here, as they’re arguably one of the museum’s finest offerings.
National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station RdMuseu de História do Missouri
5700 Lindell BlvdAquário de St. Louis na Estação Union
201 S 18th StHall da Fama do Xadrez Mundial
4652 Maryland AveScott Joplin House State Historic Site
2658 Delmar BlvdSports
Centro Empresarial
1401 Clark AveCatch a Blues Game
Catch the St. Louis Battlehawks in action.
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America's Center Convention Complex
701 Convention PlazaCatch the St. Louis Battlehawks in action.
CITYPARK
Catch a matchup featuring the St. Louis City SC.
World Wide Technology Raceway
700 Raceway BlvdEntertainment
The Fabulous Fox
527 N Grand BlvdAnfiteatro do Cassino de Hollywood
14141 Riverport DrThe Pageant
6161 Delmar BlvdTeatro Stifel
1400 Market St