Local Recommendations

MoKaBe's Coffeehouse

Grab the best coffee in town from this local family-owned diner that has been at the center of Jake and Hannah's "Sunday Planning Sessions" for years. Great place for breakfast or lunch.

Terror Tacos

Horror-themed vegan taco joint that we frequent often. We recommend the quesadillas or a few tacos. Watch the spice levels!

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian Restaurant with superb injera bread. We recommend starting with a combo plate, so you can sample multiple dishes and pick your fave.

Vegan Deli and Butcher

The best vegan sandwiches in town. Jake's go-to is the hot Italian sub, and Hannah loves the chermoula turkey.

Steve's Hot Dogs

Grab the official hot dog of St. Louis and eat some of the most delicious fries you've ever had.

Tree House Restaurant

Visit this restaurant for delicious brussels sprouts, mushroom ravioli, and faux crab cakes.

Pieces Board Game Bar And Restaurant

Full-service cafe and bar located within an old jail in the Soulard district of St. Louis and over 1200 games to play. A great place to kill an afternoon, grab brunch, or get off your screens.

Venice Café

Catch some live music at this eclectic bar. We recommend playing an old fashioned game of I Spy, as you can find endless surprises the more you look around.

The Saturn Lounge

Vibey cocktail lounge with a stellar outdoor patio, strong drinks, and small plates right down the street from Jake and Hannah's house.

CBGB

Small dive bar with cheap drinks and free darts. Enjoy the graffiti on the walls, the outdoor patio, or a quick game of shuffleboard.

Saint Louis Art Museum

For free, check out the St. Louis Art Museum for looks at artists like Max Beckmann, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Norman Lewis, Paul Cezanne, and many more. Then take a walk in St. Louis's largest park, Forest Park, where the museum resides.

Tower Grove Park

Take a stroll among the blooming trees, shop vendors or grab breakfast on the Saturday Farmer's market, or read a book under the weeping willow tree next to Waterlily Ponds.

Missouri Botanical Garden

City Foundry STL

Be sure to stop by this outdoor shopping area with a massive indoor food court. A great place to grab lunch, check out boutiques or local art, and play a game of mini golf.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Religious or not, enjoy one of the largest collections of mosaic art in the world at this gorgeous cathedral.