Andy Cullinane, Contributor | November 1, 2024 |
Throughout the month of October, I toured seven different coffee shops around St. Louis and found the best of the best coffee for exhausted SLU students looking for the perfect place to study, sip and sit. With recommendations from a Specialty Coffee Association-certified barista and on the grounds — pun intended — of best study spots, most photogenic drinks, most convenient location for students and best taste, below are the four best coffee shops and two honorable mentions for this fall.
Blueprint Coffee: Most photogenic drinks
For the best looking drinks, look no further than Blueprint Coffee in the Delmar Loop. The chic,modern interior is inviting, making it a great study spot — if you can find an open table. They put incredible care into every beverage, with nearly every drink looking better than the last. The espresso itself is roasted in house with warm chocolate, dried fruit and berry notes. The baristas are friendly, helpful and eager to please.
While the location is further from campus, the Delmar Loop can be reached by MetroLink and offers many retail and dining options to explore. After careful deliberation, Blueprint Coffee was overall deemed the best coffee shop for a ’grammable latte or cappuccino.
