Amid both the COVID-19 crisis and protests over the death of George Floyd, many are looking for ways to support their local Black communities. In St. Louis, these Black-owned restaurants and food businesses offer everything from burgers and barbecue to French macarons and vegan desserts.
12.Oh.7 calls itself an herban eatery; all of its products are plant-based and vegan. It typically sticks to catering, but the kitchen has starting cooking meals for pick-up on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The menu changes daily, but options might include volcanic phish tacos, a play on Taco Bell's crunchwrap or a vegan milkshake. Those who want to try the meal service can order online; after you place your order, you'll be given the pickup address.
AAA Fish House has been serving up some of the best tripe in St. Louis since 2003. They also sell wings, burgers and an array of sandwiches. Swing by on the weekends for their weekly barbecue offerings.
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Alchemy Bakery is an online bakeshop from acclaimed St. Louis pastry chef Tyler Tai Davis. You can order from whatever selections he has on his website; currently, he offers macarons, chocolates, cakes and cheesecakes. If you have a special order, you can reach out to Davis to see what his keen knowledge of flavors and careful eye for design can create for you.
We won't judge if you eat dessert before breakfast for lunch at this ice cream parlor. Ari's hand-crafted ice cream comes in classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, moose tracks, cookie dough and more. Enjoy them by the scoop, in a sundae or banana split. Looking for something a little more savory? Try the salmon croquettes in a sandwich or as a plate, or spring for the Ari's One Pounder if you have an appetite; this monstrous sandwich is piled high with sliced turkey breast, chicken breast and roast beef and served with your toppings and bread of choice.
Baby Kakez will satisfy your sweet tooth most days of the week with their cupcakes, brownie pops and chocolate-dipped strawberries, but they can also satisfy your barbecue cravings on Saturdays. That is when the shop sells barbecue from Gary Jones, the husband of baker Michelle Jones. The barbecue on Saturday allows the couple to each chase one of their passions.
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Backyard Smokehouse smokes ribs, rib tips, turkey ribs, turkey legs, pork steaks and chicken wings, so you can be sure to find a meat to your liking. Get them as a combo with sides and white bread or on a sandwich with sides like potato salad, spaghetti, beans and corn on the cob. The spot also sells burgers and hot dogs if you want to go for something a little simpler.
Seafood is the star of the menu at Bait, which debuted from owner Kalen Hodgest early last year to wide acclaim. The restaurant offers a wide range of fish from swordfish to sea bass to Caribbean red snapper. While steak-lovers can find something on the menu as well, look for hints of the sea in dishes like the squid ink pasta and the stuffed lobster.
Bar Italia brings a piece of Europe to the Central West End. Whether you are looking for a patio to sip wine and enjoy a cheese plate or sit down to a fine Italian dinner, Bar Italia is bound to have something for you. Pasta options range from fettuccine with fennel sausage, veal and chicken to rigatoni with an assortment of wild mushrooms. If you're looking for fewer carbs, other entrees include steak medallions, grilled New Zealand lamb chops and roasted salmon with polenta.
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This St. Ann spot is temporarily closed, but keep an eye on the Barcode and Grill Facebook page to see when they are opening up again. Once they do, you can stop in for Friday fish specials, Saturday specials on wings, catfish and pork chops and taco Tuesdays. The restaurant also offers margaritas to go, so you can take your whole meal home or onto their back patio to enjoy, no matter the day of the week.
This Berkeley joint has burgers, sandwiches, chicken and – maybe more surprisingly – fried rice. Whether you're craving a burger, Philly cheesesteak, po'boy, grilled cheese or a classic St. Paul sandwich, Big Boyz has them all. Stop in for soul food Sunday for a little extra something off-menu. The restaurant is temporarily closed for COVID-19, but you can look for updates on its Facebook page.
As an East St. Louis staple, Big Mama's BBQ serves two states, and the restaurant claims it has the best barbecue in both Missouri
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Illinois. Everything is done St. Louis-style with a sweet, tomato-based barbecue sauce. Pork is king at Big Mama's; you can go for the ribs, rib tips or pulled pork sandwich piled with coleslaw. Make sure to try the house specialty cooters, cheese fries topped with anything from barbecue sauce to smoked meat to jalapeño ranch.
This small-batch creamery just started this year, but you can find them at upcoming farmers' markets in the St. Louis area and can order their indulgent pints online. Creative flavors include goat cheese with fig jam, lemon curd, garden mint, salted chocolate and more.
Burger 809 originally began as a catering company in 2015, but the restaurant opened its brick-and-mortar location on Cherokee Street in May 2019. Chef-owner Tasha Smith offers signature sliders and sandwiches along with Southern-inspired sides and desserts.
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This historic spot has been serving up barbecue in St. Louis since 1963. C&K Barbecue started in Ferguson, but now you can find its signature pulled pork sandwiches in Pine Lawn. Try the “ol’ skool” for a real treat: pork is served on a bun, topped with creamy potato salad, drenched in sauce and wrapped in butcher paper.
We’ll say it: C. Oliver Coffee + Flower Bar just might be the dreamiest café in St. Louis. The Maplewood, Missouri, coffee shop doubles as a flower shop, offering beverages and baked goods alongside bouquets. Owner Olivia Medina designed the space for customers to be able to work and be creative, surrounded by a pink floral backdrop and fresh flowers throughout. The Lola, which combines chai with strawberry milk, is almost as pretty as the café itself.
Cakefusion is not your typical bakery. At this design studio, Cakefusion bakes the cakes and you do everything else to decorate it. You can choose to decorate six cupcakes or a six inch cake with all the fix-ins, or call for custom orders.
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Husband-and-wife duo Danny Roofa and Chrisanna Little, along with co-owner Pierre Miller, opened this authentic Jamaican spot on Gravois in 2017. The traditional island dishes bring the heat (except for the oxtails and the brown-stew chicken), so make sure you are ready to sweat it out. Whether you are looking for your fill of curry, saltfish or boiled ackee, you'll find what you're craving here.
Chef and co-owner of Cathy's Kitchen, Cathy Jenkins, was inspired to open the restaurant during a cross-country road trip, and the rest is history in Ferguson. The diner-style joint continues to serve up dishes inspired by St. Louis, California, New Mexico, Texas, Chicago and more. Be sure to try one of Jenkins' signature dishes: The Cajun seafood macaroni and shrimp and grits are both sure to take your tastebuds on a trip down south. Cathy's is temporarily closed due to damage done during protests, so keep an eye out for when she opens back up again.
CBS Barbecue is only open on weekends, so plan ahead to catch a meal from this spot. Depending on the day, CBS might offer barbecue, a fish fry or a soul-food dedicated menu. Whether you end up with a seafood boil packed with crab, shrimp and turkey sausage or a smothered pork steak served with Cajun okra and candied yams, you are in for a meal that will leave you satisfied.
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CC's Icees Galore doesn't just specialize in icees in Alton; it's also become a popular spot for vegan cuisine. CC's offers vegan versions of a chicken sandwich, chicken Caesar wraps, nachos, pulled pork, chili and broccoli and cheese soup. The family-owned joint also caters events, so if you want to make an upcoming celebration vegan, just give CC's a call.
Chillax Tap & Co. serves craft beer in an atmosphere where you can, well, chillax. This beer hall has 30 rotating taps of craft beers and ciders from both St. Louis and around the country. Wondering if they have the beer you're looking for? They have their tap list online so you can browse before you go.
Cupcake Fetish makes cupcakes the star of the menu, but the bake shop also features standard sized cakes and cake pops if that tickles your fancy. Go for the simply sweet vanilla or chocolate for something classic, or dive into some of the fun flavors like tequila-lime, horchata, pineapple cheesecake and more to bring a little extra flair to your next event (or just a Tuesday night.)
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