The highlight of this terrific spot is its large selection of homemade desserts, featuring a generous selection of cheesecakes, pastries, pies, muffins, brownies, cakes, cookies and ice cream. Order coffee by the serving, whether espresso, latte, cappuccino, regular or decaf, or buy it by the pound. Imported coffees hail from South America, Central America, Africa, Europe and the Asian-Pacific Rim. Ciders, teas and smoothies are also available.

Opened in 1913, this vintage eatery features a nostalgic decor with a 1930's soda fountain, a jukebox in every booth, plenty of Coca-Cola memorabilia, and a candy counter filled with homemade chocolates. Enjoy a sandwich and count on your malt being so thick that it will be a challenge to drink through a straw.

This eclectically styled, laid-back coffeehouse features a mural, pressed tin ceiling, concrete floors and colorfully painted walls. Order coffee in limitless variations, including espresso, latte and cappuccino, in single, tall, grande and molto grande sizes. Smoothies are available in most any flavor, along with iced teas, chai teas, lemonades and Italian sodas. A variety of satisfying baked goods helps fill the void in the morning, as do breakfast sandwiches and hot oatmeal.

Enjoy coffeehouse culture at its finest while listening to rock music, playing a board game, or shooting pool in laid-back surroundings. The menu includes coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, chai tea and iced drinks, along with light soup, sandwiches, salad and desserts. Vegetarian, vegan and organic options are featured, and live folk music is performed on the weekends.

Uncle Bill's is synonymous with 24-hour breakfasts, an eclectic assortment of hungry clientele, and kitsch decor. Whether it's early morning or late afternoon, the coffee is always fresh, and the griddle is always sizzling. Enjoy lean, thick-cut bacon, ham or sausage with made-to-order eggs, or dive into a plate of enormous pancakes that have innovative names such as Panama Banana, Pancake Hawaii and Chocolate Alaska, a stack of pancakes topped with ice cream and hot fudge.

At Amighetti's it's possible to find the absolutely perfect sub sandwich. Try "A Little Bit of Italy," a sub piled high with flavorful Italian meats, garlic butter, two cheeses, olives, and onions and served on the shop's own Italian bread. The bread is freshly baked in its old-fashioned wood-burning hearth oven. Delicious pastas, specialty salads, and soups are also featured.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in a casual environment decorated with rattan and interesting memorabilia. There is lots of seating indoors, and outdoor seating under green market umbrellas is also an option. The extensive menu at this popular restaurant-delicatessen features such specialty breakfasts as lox platters, Idaho trout, and corned beef hash, along with blintzes, croissants, French toast and omelets.

In spite of a slightly crowded dining room, hungry patrons flock to this cozy Vietnamese restaurant, more than willing to wait for delicacies like muc xao khom (calamari with pineapple chunks, tomatoes, and onions) and banh xeo (pan-seared rice flour crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts). Although names on the menu may be unfamiliar, there really is something for every taste: myriad soups; beef, chicken, and rice dishes; seafood; noodle dishes; vegetarian plates; and even lau thap cam – specialty campfire pots.

Located in an historic brick building in St. Louis's French district, this trendy coffee shop features wooden floors, exposed brick, and purple and green walls. There's a wide variety of tantalizing baked goods to enjoy with your espresso, latte, cappuccino, mocha, tea, or cocoa. Also, select beers, cocktails and spiked smoothies are available.

The best breakfast bargain in town! Feast on bacon, eggs, sausage and potatoes. The regular menu features Huevos Rancheros, a meat loaf omelet, and an omelet made with oysters, bacon and cheese. The authentic decor includes black-and-white checked linoleum floors, vinyl booths and a low counter with chrome and vinyl-topped round seats. The walls are accented with Hollywood photos, albums and other memorabilia.