Kaldi's Coffee House

03/28/2008 Posted by daddy1431

I tried Kaldi's at the suggestion of a friend. I realize that tastes vary, but I couldn't believe that anyone was calling this great coffee. Atmosphere was quite nice.......just couldn't get past the bad coffee!

Pros: Cool atmosphere

Cons: Bad coffee

01/15/2007 Posted by louithefish

I've been to every independent coffee shop in the St. Louis area, and hands down Kaldi's is still the best. After more than 10 years of going to the DeMun store it is still the best with the best decoration, best coffee, and hands down the best staff and service. Far worth making the trip in to Clayton if you live in Chesterfield or beyond.

Pros: Awesome service, ample parking, incredible atmosphere

Cons: Can be extremely busy on weekends, food can be pricey

09/15/2005 Posted by sherwood74

Kaldi's is great! Coffee, food, ambiance, freshly roasted beans, whatever! Any of the locations will serve the best quality coffee you have tasted, but the original at DeMun is my personal favorite. Take home some of the whole bean cinnamon hazelnut - I promise you won't be sorry! White Mocha, Granita, Lemon Bars...all great! I have traveled far and wide, across the U.S.A. and haven't found anyone to beat Kaldi's.

Pros: Best Coffee, Atmosphere, Did I say best cofee?

Cons: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing

09/13/2005 Posted by stlgal

The coffeehouse itself may be nice, but I'm not a big fan of Kaldi espresso drinks. I've tried it at several locations and although the actual Kaldi location does make it the best, it is still not a good espresso.

07/10/2005 Posted by breakfaster

Kaldi's is expanding in St. Louis and possibly beyond! The Kirkwood location is great, better service, clean restaurant, expanded menu. The Demun location is great if you're a hippie or rich WashU student, but the Kirkwood location serves the average person and is big enough for groups. Try it today!

Pros: Big seating area, CLEAN, Great service

06/26/2003 Posted by kemolledog

One of the best places to sip coffee and converse with friends, intelligensia, or families with kids. This is truly a "3rd Place". Kaldi's roasts their own coffee and it is now served in many of the best restaurants in St. Louis. They are also committed to selling "Fair trade" coffee and feature one every Friday. Pastries are some of the best of any coffee shop; some produced in house. Their breads are from a successful local "Craft" bakery, Companion Bakery. 12 ounce Coffee is 1$,(That's right one dollar!) .60 for refills, pastries/ generally 1.75, some higher. Great coffee, great prices, friendly service, beautiful location(in front of a private college park)---with shaded morning outdoor seating.........................nice

06/08/2003 Posted by anle3

It is a nice quiet coffee shop, but far too overrated. It is expensive and the coffee does not taste that great either.

11/11/2002 Posted by sillybugger

Kaldi's is the only place in St. Louis with worthwhile coffee. These aren't your corporate Starbucks baristas (no 10-second rule on the brewed coffee needed here), and the beans are full. Tried a few other independents, and Kaldi's is worth the drive to DeMun over them.

Pros: Excellent quality, good hours, good neighborhood

10/14/2002 Posted by beatnikblonde

Great coffee, unique decor, quiet location away from major roads, indoor and outdoor seating, interesting people watching, and good food: what more could you ask? My only complaint is the insistance of loading every desert with nuts (don't they know it is a HUGE allergy problem) and the absence of a basic salad without weed greens. THe service is slow, but why would want to rush out of here anyway?

Pros: vegetarian/healthfood, great coffee, late evening hours

Cons: nut-loaded sweets, crowded easily, slow service

08/19/2002 Posted by BIGBerger

Simply the BEST coffee & the BEST tea in all of St.Louis!! What Anheuser Busch is to St. Louis beer...Kald's is to St. Louis coffee!!! And some of the BEST BURRITOS on the planet!!!!

Pros: Great Food, Great Beverage, Great People

Cons: Not Enoguh Locations