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3919 W. Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108

314-531-7500 

http://www.cafeventana.com  

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3919 W. Pine Blvd. St. Louis MO 63108

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  • American, Beignet, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Dessert, Sandwiches, Soups
    Sun-Wed 6:30am-11pm, Thu-Sat 6:30am-12am
    $ $
    All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Wifi Access
    Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Evening, Late Night, Lunch, Snack Food
    Live Entertainment
  • Full bar
    Not Accepted
    Free, Lot Available, Street
Description

The new venture from former Melange chef Chris Lee combines the best aspects of the coffeehouse and the fast-casual joint - comfortable but not faux-bohemian, efficient but not corporate-slick - with a soupçon of Parisian bistro. Here you can have a light lunch of excellent lobster bisque, sip a cappuccino while you study for the LSAT or even blot out a bad day with real-deal absinthe. Breakfast offers soufflés and Panini; soups, salads and sandwiches comprise the selections for lunch and dinner. Standouts are the beignets and the crab "cake," the latter a tart with blue crab meat and cream cheese in a short-dough crust.








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  • Tidbits: In Good Company, EdgeWild and Burger Bar

    Tidbits: In Good Company, EdgeWild and Burger Bar

    By Liz Miller | Wed, December 19, 2012

    - Chris Lee is leaving his position as executive chef of the In Good Company restaurant group owned by Ami Grimes and Gurpreet Padda, as reported yesterday by Sauce's Ligaya Figueras. In Good Company ... More »

  • Review Preview: Hendricks BBQ

    Review Preview: Hendricks BBQ

    By Ian Froeb | Tue, November 20, 2012

    This week, I visit Hendrick's BBQ (1200 South Main Street, St. Charles; 636-724-8600), the new barbecue restaurant from Gurpreet Padda and Ami Grimes, the team behind Cafe Ventana, Sanctuaria and Diab... More »

  • Tidbits: Hendrick\'s BBQ, Murdoch Perk, Chubbies

    Tidbits: Hendrick's BBQ, Murdoch Perk, Chubbies

    By Ian Froeb | Mon, September 10, 2012

    We told you on the very last day of August that Hendrick's BBQ was slated to open that evening at 1200 South Main Street in St. Charles. As it happened, that opening was delayed till last week, but th... More »

  • Tidbits: Hendrick\'s BBQ, Legghorns and Shakes [Updated]

    Tidbits: Hendrick's BBQ, Legghorns and Shakes [Updated]

    By Ian Froeb | Fri, August 31, 2012

    - Hendrick's BBQ opened this afternoon at 1200 South Main Street in St. Charles, according to its website and Facebook page. The barbecue joint is the latest venture from local restaurateurs Dr. Gurpr... More »

  • Guess Where I\'m Drinking this Spanish Coffee and Win $15 to Gooey Louie [Updated]!

    Guess Where I'm Drinking this Spanish Coffee and Win $15 to Gooey Louie [Updated]!

    By Liz Miller | Thu, April 12, 2012

    Guess where we drank this Spanish coffee paired with a chocolate beignet and win $15 to Gooey Louie (6483 Chippewa Street; 314-352-2253). Hint: We drank this Spanish coffee al fresco at a cafe in Midt... More »

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  • 2011 | Best Coffeehouse

    Since the dawn of time, a successful coffeehouse has required two things: the ability to manage the pre-office morning rush, and beaucoup electrical outlets for layabouts to keep their laptops humming while they sip and loiter. Café Ventana succeeds on both counts and oh, so many more. Situated on the border where midtown gives way to the Central West End, the café adds a touch of artsy French style to an otherwise industrial stretch. Thanks to the patio and spacious annex,... More »

  • 2010 | Best Place to Eat Out Alone

    Solo diners aren't uncommon near college campuses. It's easy to blend in among students engrossed in their studies, swilling cups of bottomless coffee. Trouble is, the joints kids tend to frequent are uninspiringly similar, in both menu and décor, to the dorms in which they live. But not Café Ventana, an elegant throwback to New Orleans' past, located on the northwest edge of Saint Louis University. Tables and bars are scattered throughout the large dining room, lit by... More »

  • 2009 | Best Coffeehouse

    A coffeehouse should percolate more than just good coffee: Creativity, community and peace of mind are also essential ingredients in a winning brew. Café Ventana succeeds thanks to a beautiful space that feels just right whether you're chatting with friends over cappuccino or wine, studying for final exams, reading the daily fishwrap or writing the latest revision of your Great American Novel. Add a menu that draws from the traditions of both Paris and New Orleans, and you could... More »

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