What to order at The Mud House

Signature drink
Multi-roaster espresso and lattes
Editor tip
Brunch gets a line at weekends; weekday mornings are calmer for laptop work. The biscuits and the breakfast platters are the orders.
CuisineCafé
Price$
Neighborhoodbenton-park
HoursDaily 07:00-14:00
Signature drinkMulti-roaster espresso and lattes
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Tip: Brunch gets a line at weekends; weekday mornings are calmer for laptop work. The biscuits and the breakfast platters are the orders.

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Address: 2101 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

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Benton Park Cafe & Coffee Bar ★ 4.0

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A century-old house turned all-day breakfast cafe, Benton Park Cafe pours coffee and plates hearty brunch in a warren of cosy rooms. A south-side staple.

Signature drink: Coffee and all-day breakfast

Tip: The hash and the breakfast burritos are the orders. Weekend mornings draw a wait, so go early.

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Mokabe's Coffeehouse ★ 4.0

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Foundation Grounds ★ 4.0

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Mauhaus Cat Cafe ★ 3.9

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Benton Park Cafe & Coffee Bar ★ 4.0

Café$benton-parkSun 07:00-15:00; Mon-Tue 07:00-14:00; Wed Closed; Thu-Fri 07:00-14:00; Sat 07:00-15:00Work-friendlyWifi

A century-old house turned all-day breakfast cafe, Benton Park Cafe pours coffee and plates hearty brunch in a warren of cosy rooms. A south-side staple.

Signature drink: Coffee and all-day breakfast

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Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery ★ 4.5

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Signature drink: Espresso, sandwiches and naturally leavened bread

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