Best Bites of 2025
What a year of good food in St. Louis! In 2025, our city and region’s chefs, bakers, and bartenders gave us plenty to talk about. New restaurants, bold flavors, thoughtful concepts, and dishes worth building a day around. While the rest of the country might sleep on our food scene, we know it continues to shine.
You all LOVED the video sharing my best bites of 2025 in St. Louis but here’s a break down of exactly what to order at some of the new and of course longstanding spots in town. You can see my 2024 list here.
Stews in Soulard was one of my top favorite meals of 2025.
Pretty much any sandwich at Ed's Delicatessen. House made bread, top quality ingredients make this Edwardsville spot a must try.
Chili Spot in University City is a great spot for authentic szechuan food. The wontons and the dandan noodles are my favorite.
If you still haven’t tried the birria tacos at Tacos La Jefa, make that your 2026 resolution.
Russell’s on Macklind is a perfect cozy dinner spot (also great for brunch!), love their pot pie.
At Saucy Porka, the Mexi Pho is the perfect cozy soup .
Union Loafers is a constant of my favorite bites, specifically the Little Gem salad.
The breakfast at Biscuit Joint in Downtown St. Louis is a must try.
Biscuit Joint in Downtown St. Louis is a must try with incredible biscuit sandwiches and perfect hash browns.
One of my absolute favorite pastas in town is the lobster rigatoni at O + O Pizza.
Love the BBQ and vibe at Expat at the Foundry.
If you’re searching for the best chicken fingers in St. Louis, the answer is Sportsman’s Park.
I crave The Zach sandwich at Vitales Deli in Glendale, add this to your sandwich shop list.
Marconi Mercato is a new spot on The Hill and worth it for the atmosphere and pasta!
I love the street tacos at Locoz Tacoz in Maplewood.
Vicia is consistently one of the most special restaurants in St. Louis and their menu always surprises and delights.
Louie. My favorite always. But the peach and and prosciutto dish in the summer is truly life changing.
Sado is a must visit restaurant for sushi in St. Louis.
Sado is serving up some of the most beautiful sushi and their crab rangoon is amazing.
DD Mau opened a new location in Webster Groves and do not wait any longer to try their chicken wings.
The Farm Spirit breakfast sandwich is a must order at the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market (so is their burger and chicken sandwich at Blue Jay Brewery!)
If I had to pick a favorite meal Stews is in the contender for the top spot. Truly everything on the menu is amazing.
Akar in Clayton is always serving up fun and delicious food.
Of the new breakfast burritos I tried this year, Brekkie Rito was an absolute fav!
The lobster roll donut is just one of the delicious bites at the new Extra Wavy.
Guac and margs are a must order at Ladue Taco.
Modern Brewery not only had great beer but some of the best food! The chicken sandwich is incredible.
Speaking of great brewery food, the comfort food at Great Heart Brewery is a must.
One of the best new spots of 2025 is Extra Wavy. Get the lobster roll donut.
Best pancakes, delicious burrito, perfect brunch spot: Bowood By Niche.
A go-to taco spot for us is Taco Buddha, I love their fish taco!
Comet Coffee has the best croissants. No notes.
For the best chocolate chip cookie you have to try Vanilla Sugar Bakeshoppe.
At Bolyard’s in Maplwood, get the smash burger and the fries. Yes they are worth it.
Soup Dumplings STL is always a good idea. Go with a friend and try a bunch.
Bowood by Niche is one of my favorite spots for brunch.
The Zach at Vitale’s Deli is a must-try sandwich.
This list just scratches the surface of all the great food in St. Louis. Check out my 2024 list for other favorites and this list for other great must visit spots!