Protagonist Cafe 1700 South 9th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

"Quiet and welcoming atmosphere, my partner and I stayed for quite some time today and had coffee, tea, and baked goods (two of which were gluten free!). The dogs that visited were polite, and the staff behind the counter even more so. They offered my service dog a pup cup, and even added a little hot water to my tea to refresh the warmth of it. Thank you for a wonderful experience, we will be back!"

"Beautiful spot, has a cozy old-timey vibe. Covered with books everywhere that you can read whilst drinking or eating there. The also have cocktails. The owner makes really cool crafts that are sure to be perfect gifts for many occasions. They do monthly tarot card readings. They also do a “blind date with a book” program, where you get a secret book chosen based solely on a quote from it. The coffee was good but a little too light on the flavor for me. I got two and they both felt the same. I would’ve liked to have a stronger coffee taste and more sweetener. So if you like more milder taste in drinks, then it’s perfect for you. If not then you might need personal specifications to get a drink just how you like it. Service was good. Pastries and food looked amazing but did not get anything to eat. Will definitely want to come back maybe make it my daily coffee shop."

"Amazing atmosphere, coffee and service. I absolutely love this place, one of my favorites in St Luis. The decor and ambiance are very nice, it invites you to have a cup of coffee and relax. The whole place is designed for you to enjoy it. Excellent coffee quality and very quick and good service. Highly recommend this place."

"This coffee shop is inviting and so lovely to hang out and do work. I came here twice already. The first time was to check out a new coffee shop (take out order), and I liked how it looked; the coffees and pastries were delicious, so I decided to come the second time to do work. When I arrived the second time, it was busy again, and there was no open table, so I asked one of the guests if I could share a table with him (I'm glad he said yes!). I like how the cafe vibe. Hundreds of books/bookshelves surround you, Knick-knack items, and people who work on their computers. I ordered the Caramel Delight drink with regular milk and the banana walnut cake. Both were so good. The caramel delight drink was perfectly concocted--creamy, with a strong espresso taste, and sweet at the same time. The banana walnut cake was perfectly baked, too. I highly recommend this place if you are in the STL area and want that cafe vibe with delicious treats!"