The coffee scene in historic St. Charles, Missouri, has boomed over the past few years with the arrival of several new shops throughout the city. From cold brew to nitro and espresso to drip coffee, no matter how you take your cup, you’ll find something here to kick your caffeine craving.
Bike Stop Café
Located near the Katy Trail, the theme of Bike Stop Café is only fitting. Whether you pull up on two or four wheels, this is a great stop for a cup of Joe, plus hearty, healthy sustenance. On the menu, there are a number of wraps, including the Triathlon Wrap (eggs, a blend of five cheeses, tomato, mushroom, red onion and a drizzle of ranch) and the Greek Goddess Wrap (eggs, Feta, red onion, tomato, avocado and spinach with a side of pesto). You can also build your own quesadilla, share a platter of stuffed avocado and hummus or simply snack on baked goods such as the power cookies or gooey butter cake. (Photo courtesy of Bike Stop Café)
Bike Stop Café, 701 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, 636.724.9900, bikestopcafes.com
Frontier Perk Cafe
Family-owned and -operated Frontier Perk Cafe serves everything from drip coffee to lattes, alongside bagels, croissants and turnovers. For something more substantial, dig into the biscuits and gravy, poke bowl or “magic” chicken soup. Or try another one of our favorites – the mahi mahi tacos with queso fresco, mango salsa, pickled red onion, purple cabbage and cilantro with garlic lime aïoli. (Photo courtesy of Frontier Perk Cafe)
Frontier Perk Cafe, 336 S. Main St., St. Charles, Missouri, 636.757.3040, frontierperk.com
Peace Love Coffee
Located on historic Main Street in St. Charles, Peace Love Coffee serves roasts from Blueprint Coffee in St. Louis. Besides the perfectly brewed espresso and more, the shop boasts a 100-percent plant-based menu, with new specials made with seasonal ingredients every week. Keep an eye out for the Chili Cheese Dawg smothered in housemade chili, a three-cheese blend, red onion and jalapeños or the Mediterranean Sammy with housemade hummus and Feta, spinach, red onion, Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers on toasted wheat berry bread. Have a sweet tooth? Don’t miss the vegan donuts, cupcakes and pop tarts. (Photo courtesy of Peace Love Coffee)
Peace Love Coffee, 524 S. Main St., Suite 01, St. Charles, Missouri, 636.757.3349, peacelovecoffee.net
Picasso’s Coffee
Each cup of coffee at Picasso’s Coffee is a masterpiece. With two locations in St. Charles, the company uses only the freshest micro-roasted coffees, and the Muse coffees, in particular, are selected, cupped and roasted by Picasso’s baristas. For something other than a classic coffee drink, try the RazMaTaz, a mocha with raspberry syrup. You can also grab an artisanal bite with your coffee; Picasso’s receives daily deliveries from La Bonne Bouchée in Creve Coeur, Missouri, plus it offers oatmeal and bagels. (Photo courtesy of Picasso’s Coffee)
Picasso’s Coffee, multiple locations, picassoscoffeehouse.com
The Bridge Coffee House
More than a coffee shop, The Bridge Coffee House is a community hub where guests can gather freely and build meaningful relationships. On any given day, you’ll find book clubs, gaming groups, faith-based organizations and families getting together over coffee cups and small bites. Besides serving both hot and cold java alongside various flavors of smoothies, there are also breakfast items such as bagels, breakfast sandwiches and muffins on the menu. (Photo courtesy of The Bridge Coffee House)
The Bridge Coffee House, 3257-1 Domain St., St. Charles, Missouri, 636.724.9921, thebridge-online.org
The Crooked Tree Coffee House
This St. Charles coffee house gets its name from the infamous “crooked tree,” a large catalpa tree on Lindenwood University’s campus. If you’re looking for a specialty coffee, we recommend the Praline Panther with butter pecan, caramel, steamed milk and espresso. For something a bit more summery, grab an Italian soda or smoothie – the Georgia On My Mind featuring peach and vanilla is fantastic. The food menu is also varied: Dishes range from the Crepe of Monte Cristo (ham, egg and American cheese with a cream cheese sauce and strawberry glaze) to the Chorizo Burrito (grilled chorizo, black bean chili, Cheddar, eggs and scallions in a wheat tortilla topped with avocado). (Photo courtesy of The Crooked Tree Coffee House)
The Crooked Tree Coffee House, 559 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, 636.669.5282, crookedtreecoffee.com
Sugar Beans Coffee House
Swing by Sugar Beans Coffee House to enjoy creative lattes and coffee drinks. The Hold Your Horses Mocha features dark chocolate, salted caramel, espresso, steamed milk, whipped cream and caramel drizzle. The spot also offers a variety of sandwiches, salads and smoothies. (Photo courtesy of Sugar Beans)
Sugar Beans Coffee House, 2621 Muegge Rd., St. Charles, Missouri, 363.244.2222, sugarbeanscoffeehouse.com
Upshot Coffee Brake Shop
In 2020, Upshot Coffee Brake Shop opened near Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Besides coffee drinks such as pour overs, lattes and cold brew, the establishment also serves coffee alternatives, like the Mango Match Refresher with matcha, housemade mango-lemon syrup and elderflower tonic water. We also love the charcoal latte and golden milk latte – both served with oat milk. Feeling peckish? Upshot has a leveled-up avocado toast that should more than satisfy you, plus power bowls and wraps. (Photo courtesy of Upshot Coffee Brake Shop)
Upshot Coffee Brake Shop, 816 N. Kingshighway St., St. Charles, Missouri, 636.209.4331, weareupshotcoffee.com
Amanda Bretz
Amanda Bretz is a freelance writer who contributes to Feast Magazine.
Most Popular
What was your favorite restaurant in second grade? Odds are you loved places with grilled cheese or chicken nuggets. Each year, second graders…