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Best Breakfast Spots.

Ranked from Charlie's reviews. 10/10 published

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    Brunch · Tower Grove

    Grand Pied

    ★★★★ · 4 forks Casual · $$

    my favorite pancakes in the city! cajun/louisiana style breakfast brunch. try the beignets and egg sandwich but the pancakes are the home run hit. tip: they have an online wait list.
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    Brunch · Tower Grove

    Songbird

    ★★½ · 2.5 forks Casual · $$

    farm to table brunch spot. very high quality food and my favorite bialy.
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    Brunch · CWE

    Bowood by Niche

    ★★★ · 3 forks Casual · $$

    very cute brunch place that is also a flower shop.
  4. 4

    American

    Little Fox

    ★★★★★ · 5 forks Casual · $$

    american style. chef from a michelin starred NYC restaurant. not incredibly hard to get into and fun hip feel.
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    Breakfast · Clayton

    Half & Half

    ★★★★ · 4 forks Casual · $$

    Half & Half in Clayton is a solid choice for breakfast. They nail everything from savory to sweet entrees, so you really can't go wrong here. Just be sure to join the waitlist early on weekends, or you'll be stuck waitin…
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    Breakfast · Ladue

    The Original Pancake House Ladue

    ★★★★½ · 4.5 forks Casual · $$

    The Original Pancake House in Ladue is a chain, but I can't help but love their pancakes. They’re fluffy and delicious, and honestly, it's one of the few chains I just can't get enough of.

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    Breakfast · Frontenac

    Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Frontenac

    ★★★★ · 4 forks Casual · $$

    The Shack Breakfast & Lunch in Frontenac is a solid spot for breakfast, even as it becomes a St. Louis chain. The pancakes are seriously to die for. Just a heads up: check the online waitlist before heading there on week…
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    Breakfast · South City

    Southwest Diner

    ★★★½ · 3.5 forks Casual · $

    Southwest Diner is a fun breakfast spot with some cool Mexican-inspired dishes. I'm not the biggest fan of corn-based meals, but I think others would really enjoy it. Definitely worth a visit.

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    Breakfast · Downtown

    The Biscuit Joint

    ★★ · 2 forks Casual · $$

    The Biscuit Joint is a fun little counter-service spot for biscuit sandwiches and pastries. It's small, so it's perfect for a meal with a friend but not great for larger groups. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the …
  10. 10

    Breakfast · South City

    hatch'd STL

    ★★ · 2 forks Casual · $$

    Hatch'd STL is always packed, so make sure to add yourself to the online waitlist. Weekend waits can hit 90 minutes. I found it good, but not great.

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