Guidebook for University City
Food Scene
Mi Ranchito
887 Kingsland AveIt's really good mexican food and drinks and it's close to backhome
It's in a great eclectic location where other popular scenes and restaurants are and the food is good!
73 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar BlvdIt's in a great eclectic location where other popular scenes and restaurants are and the food is good!
Famous St. Louis pizza stop with the best cheese you'll ever taste! It's known as the square beyond compare
75 locals recommend
Imo's Pizza
1000 Hampton AveFamous St. Louis pizza stop with the best cheese you'll ever taste! It's known as the square beyond compare
Great chinese food; Stl is known for the best chinese food!
6 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1 N Brentwood BlvdGreat chinese food; Stl is known for the best chinese food!
Half & Half
8135 Maryland AveGreat breakfast/brunch spot in Clayton, close to backhome
Insomnia Cookies
1136 Washington AveOpen late to feed your sweet tooth!
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdTrendy and casual BBQ spot with a full bar close to backhome
Amazing BBQ featured on the travel network and usually keeps a line, but its worth the wait
86 locals recommend
Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive StAmazing BBQ featured on the travel network and usually keeps a line, but its worth the wait
Mexican & South American dishes are served with wine & craft cocktails in a modern atmosphere
7 locals recommend
Público
6679 Delmar BlvdMexican & South American dishes are served with wine & craft cocktails in a modern atmosphere
Best cupcakes in the Midwest, huge portions and unique flavors in the Central West End
10 locals recommend
The Cup
28 Maryland PlazaBest cupcakes in the Midwest, huge portions and unique flavors in the Central West End
Amazing bbq and unique special plates with great dessert, including pie shakes.
22 locals recommend
Sugarfire Smoke House
9200 Olive BlvdAmazing bbq and unique special plates with great dessert, including pie shakes.
Cate Zone Chinese Cafe
8148 Olive BlvdDelicious Chinese food close by
Winslow's Home
7213 Delmar BlvdClose, tasty, quiet indoor/outdoor local cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Elmo's Love Lounge
7828 Olive BlvdIt's a cheers like bar with good bar food and budget friendly drinks
Very swanky yet urban wine bar in a popular St. Louis neighborhood. Good prices and great wine
31 locals recommend
Sasha's Wine Bar
706 De Mun AveVery swanky yet urban wine bar in a popular St. Louis neighborhood. Good prices and great wine
The Pepper Lounge
2005 Locust StFun and eclectic nightclub close to downtown with lowkey vibes
MOOD Lounge
2001 Locust StreetUrban nightclub hangout spot with music and drinks
Bar and restaurant featuring dim lighting and upbeat atmosphere with drink and food specials nightly
12 locals recommend
Bar Louie StLouis
14 Maryland PlazaBar and restaurant featuring dim lighting and upbeat atmosphere with drink and food specials nightly
Parks & Nature
Historic Forest Park where the World's fair was hosted; features St. Louis Zoo, bike trail, art and history museum, tennis, boating, and other Central West end perks
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrHistoric Forest Park where the World's fair was hosted; features St. Louis Zoo, bike trail, art and history museum, tennis, boating, and other Central West end perks
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great bowling spot with a full bar and kitchen. Fun hangout close to backhome.
33 locals recommend
Pin-Up Bowl
6191 Delmar BlvdThis is a great bowling spot with a full bar and kitchen. Fun hangout close to backhome.
Landmark's Tivoli Theatre
6350 Delmar BlvdLive concert venue, usually intimate setting with food and drinks during concert hours
72 locals recommend
The Pageant
6161 Delmar BlvdLive concert venue, usually intimate setting with food and drinks during concert hours
Nice ambiance in the central west end for a night at the movies
30 locals recommend
Chase Park Plaza cinema
212 Kingshighway BlvdNice ambiance in the central west end for a night at the movies
Essentials
Walking distance from the home, budget friendly and a wide variety of groceries
27 locals recommend
ALDI
702 N Kingshighway BlvdWalking distance from the home, budget friendly and a wide variety of groceries
Bank of America ATM
6646 Clayton RdWalking distance atm machine in the Pete's parking lot
St. Louis Community Credit Union
7350 Olive BlvdCredit union full service and ATM walking distance
Local grocery store chain; features hot food bar, floral, bakery, and essential groceries
8 locals recommend
Schnucks University City
6920 Olive BlvdLocal grocery store chain; features hot food bar, floral, bakery, and essential groceries
Walgreens
7501 Olive BlvdWaking distance if you need essentials in a hurry
Shopping
St. Louis Galleria
1155 GalleriaGreat store for recycled buys and selling clothes and shoes like Rag-O-Rama
9 locals recommend
Avalon Exchange
6392 Delmar BlvdGreat store for recycled buys and selling clothes and shoes like Rag-O-Rama
Pitaya
6273 Delmar BlvdCute little woman's clothing store for contemporary vibes and within reason pricing
Cha Boutique
9666 Clayton RdTrendy, exclusive, and inexpensive women's clothing store in a great area!
Arts & Culture
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrCity Museum
750 N 16th St