Joe’s guidebook
Food scene
Great KC style BBQ and local beers on tap. Just a couple blocks from the loft.
Bootleggin' BBQ Tavern
1933 Washington AveGreat KC style BBQ and local beers on tap. Just a couple blocks from the loft.
Bootleggin' BBQ is very good and has the benefit of being around the corner... but for the BEST BBQ in STL you have to go to Bogart's. Give yourself a little extra time during lunch. They usually have lines out the door (but it's well worth it).
72 locals recommend
Bogart's Smokehouse
1627 S 9th StBootleggin' BBQ is very good and has the benefit of being around the corner... but for the BEST BBQ in STL you have to go to Bogart's. Give yourself a little extra time during lunch. They usually have lines out the door (but it's well worth it).
Great new Mexican restaurant that opened up on Washington Ave, not far from the loft. Highly recommend the fajitas and margaritas!
La Bamba
1101 Lucas AveGreat new Mexican restaurant that opened up on Washington Ave, not far from the loft. Highly recommend the fajitas and margaritas!
Best little donut shop in the city! The same couple has been running this for 30+ years. Super cheap but best tasting donuts you'll find. Bring cash - they're old school and don't take cards.
27 locals recommend
World's Fair Donuts
1904 S Vandeventer AveBest little donut shop in the city! The same couple has been running this for 30+ years. Super cheap but best tasting donuts you'll find. Bring cash - they're old school and don't take cards.
Upscale downtown grocery store to get supplies for eating in very close to the loft. They also have a decent selection of wine and local beer.
81 locals recommend
Fields Foods
1500 Lafayette AveUpscale downtown grocery store to get supplies for eating in very close to the loft. They also have a decent selection of wine and local beer.
Sightseeing
Definitely my #1 recommendation for kids aged 3 to 73. A true St. Louis original you can't find anywhere else. It's a jungle gym, play land, work of art, and maze all rolled into one. And it's only a 1/4 mile from the Loft!
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StDefinitely my #1 recommendation for kids aged 3 to 73. A true St. Louis original you can't find anywhere else. It's a jungle gym, play land, work of art, and maze all rolled into one. And it's only a 1/4 mile from the Loft!
Drinks
Swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views, including the Arch and into Busch Stadium!
1 S Broadway
1 South BroadwaySwanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views, including the Arch and into Busch Stadium!
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust St