Webster Groves Garden Cafe in Ballwin

Just lovely! This place is perfect.

The coffee was delicious! Everything else were great as well: the pastry, a cozy indoor and sunny outdoor seating. P.S. They are having a live shows with the great musicians too!

An experience in fine pastries and bagels and scones you must try. You will not be disappointed. They even have patio dining. Sometimes they offer live music.

Delicious coffee & excellent service!

Love this place. Delicious food and drink. Very cute, good to sit at where you dont feel jammed up against everyone, lots of outdoor seating too (and they sometimes have live music or other events). Well-decorated. Been here several times and will keep coming back. Croissant sandwiches are excellent and their lattes are made right!

Lovely atmosphere and food. My cortado was a little weak but just a excellent place otherwise. Also inexpensive!!

Present: I still love this cafe! Yummy drinks and enough food selections for having brunch or lunch here. Breakfast is always nice. The atmosphere is so cute and cozy, like a cottage.Previously:Very conscious of covid-19! I like the walk up window and sanitizer next to the card reader and register. The quiche was awesome (theyre from Pie Oh My), and I also got to enjoy the almond joy mocha. Ill be back!

Delicious oat milk lattes. Cozy atmosphere. Feels like a cozy living room. Great selection of outdoor seating too!

One of my favorite Chai teas!

My girlfriend and I frequent this establishment and always enjoy our time here. We are so grateful to find an establishments that values local music, art, and community. The owner and staff are always so kind. I was very impressed to see the owner washing dishes, making drinks, and serving customers alongside her staff. Overall great atmosphere and good vibes.

I’m new to Webster Groves and have been driving by and wanting to visit this cafe. My family stopped in for breakfast and coffee this morning and loved the vibe. The coffee and pastries were delicious. The workers at the counter were very kind and pleasant. However, we observed several interactions with one employee (apparently the ownerand other customers. She was very rude! When we got up to leave we assumed they cleaned the tables off (first timers here). From where we were sitting we saw no place to put dishes. While we were getting into the car- another new customer came up to us and told us that the owner said “ well I guess those people are too good to bus their own tables”. This was also her first time at the cafe and she informed us that after that interaction she will never be back.You have a cute shop with a great vibe, but YOU, ma’am, sucked all the good energy out of it!! So sad! As a owner you should be making your guests feel welcome. After reading some of the comments on here, it’s clear that this has been an ongoing issue with you. I think you need to work on your customer service skills.

Lovely little cafe I will definitely come back to. The menu is bigger than the website shows as they change it often. My scone was divine! Lots of flavor options for drinks and kind staff. (Was a little sad the oatmilk is $1 addon but thats pretty across the board)

This review only reflects the interaction I had with a person who seemed to be the owner. Friends and I were meeting here, she was rushing around cleaning, being short with her only employee working. She frustratedly walks over to our table and says, “Folks we’re closed.” My friends and we’re we’re very apologetic, we were lost in conversation. She gave us no ten minute warning, wasn’t kind when she told us she was closing. It felt like we were bugging her, but she hadn’t warned us it was close to time.The employee behind the counter was excellent though. If I ever come back it’ll be because someone was kind, and not annoyed with me.For the record, I don’t care that your reviews are overwhelmingly positive. You deserve the negative reviews because you’re unkind to people. You deserve bad yelp reviews if you’re a rude to customers. Bad yelp reviews reflect the fact that either someone is petty, or you’ve done something poorly.edit again: hey lady, I think it was you in the room who was rude to my party. Stop acting like it was the staff and not you. You deserve negative reviews

A cute little coffee shop. Somewhat small inside but lots of outdoor seating. Good parking too.

Live music, artsy ambience, many choices of soft drinks and pastries. Plenty of parking in their own lot.

CUSTOMER SERVICE! The attitude I got when I was filling up my son’s bottle with ice water was extremely uncalled for. I understand that you didn’t like that I touched the bottle to the jar but the attitude was SO uncalled for. Also I was getting ICE WATER not just water from the tap and the slamming of the bottle on the counter was also unnerving. Please work on this I am very unhappy with this individual the other employees had wonderful service skills.

Loved this place. Very unique in its style and decor, and both the food and drinks were delicious. Lots of outdoor seating and there was live music playing at lunchtime today. I had a vanilla bean scone and chocolate covered strawberry latte. SO good! If I lived in St. Louis I would find myself here regularly.

The cutest and coziest cafe! I have had many matcha lattes with oat milk and theirs is my absolute favorite! I dream about it! 💚💚

Such a friendly and calm atmosphere. Friendly servers. Great to study or just sip coffee.

Pretty cool and Cozy place. Very nice people and the vibe is unique and layback. Coffee is pretty good. Highly recommend this place.

Nice place in Webster Groves. And the name is what many people think about Webster in the first place which are gardens and kitty cats. For those on tour, this place is served by MetroBus route number 56.

very fun place with yummy food and drinks! I plan on coming back here soon to try some more coffee flavors

TLDR: Sub-par coffee and food and extremely rude owner (will not be coming back). As an older reviewer said: owner treats customers like dirt.Today I tried out this café for the first time. I ordered the cold brew which had no taste (it was watered downand the ham & cheese croissant was not very good (cold in the middle). Even though this was the case, the café itself seemed cozy and friendly (or so I thought). While sitting, an elderly man came up to the counter and asked if the croissant sitting out was the ham and cheese. The owner said to him, "If theres ham and cheese in it, then it must be." Thats not so bad, but when the man remarks he doesnt know if this is what he ordered, the owner in a very snarky and arrogant tone told him that, "I dont know what you ordered. You need to know before you come up here. Dont come up if you dont know." The man was obviously hurt and appalled by the comment, as was I. As a service industry worker, I know that sometimes its very difficult to deal with customers that are not streamlined to the process, but to practically yell at an elderly man who was clearly getting the food for his entire table is not okay! The customer doesnt have to be God, but yelling at him was extremely rude and unnecessary!When I asked for the owners name (I will not disclose), she confronted me and repeatedly asked why I wanted to know her name. She followed this by saying that shes reluctant to give her name because "people have been writing nasty Yelp reviews." This perfectly reflects the horrible customer service the owner gives to customers (the baristas were greatand the lack of accountability she gives herself when people complain. She also said to me in a very mean tone that, "If you have a problem, say it to my face." Wow. She terrified me and drove me right out of there. I will never be returning to this establishment, entirely because of the owners bad behavior. Shame on her.

We have just moved into the area and this coffee shop has quickly become our favorite. You arent a number like the bigger chains and each drink is perfectly made.

Super cozy. Friendly staff. The smoothies and coffee were good. Well definitely be back to try more on the menu.

The Garden Cafe is a truly local coffee joint for Webster Groves natives and those in the surrounding areas. With quirky and eccentric vibes, they seem content with faithfully serving up coffee drinks to their immediate community. They do not offer the most high end coffee, but between their unique decorations, fancy latte flavors, and ideal location, it is always worth a stop when I am in the vicinity.

Me and a co worker went here after we both got off work at St. Louis bread co down the street. We were in our work uniforms and I had a cup of tea with the Panera logo on it. We had planned on coming here to do homework together and get coffee. When we walked in there was only one other customer and a gray haired woman with tattoos working at the counter. We got set up with our computers on a couch in the corner and were about to go up and order when this lady started raising her voice at us to go back to Panera and stop using her wifi. She said “you go drink your Panera tea back at Panera” so we said we were about to order coffee and I said I could throw away my tea and also mentioned that we weren’t using her wifi, we had both connected to personal hotspots because the wifi was private (I later realized the password was hanging on the wall. Oopsbut she didn’t seem to care and told us to get out anyway. We never once caused trouble and always ordered something when we went there (even though their coffee is sub par to say the leastbut since that day neither of us have gone there and I’ve told many people who also live in Webster the story of “cafe bitch” as I affectionately call her.TLDR; the owner (?is a horrible lady and kicked me and my friend out for no good reason yelling at us the whole time. And their coffee sucks.Response to the reply I got: um. Duh. I know it’s closed inside. Just like almost every other place right now. This was before COVID hit and I just never thought to put a review. This did happen and I don’t appreciate being called a liar. What kind of person just goes around making up bad reviews? Seems like a stretch to me.Response again: the pettiness in these replies is insane 😂 good entertainment for me and my friends. Also I remember vividly my friend saying he was about to order and the person at the counter saying no and telling us to leave. And there was only the one person in the cafe. Not multiple.

This is my favorite coffee shop ever. This was the first time I’d ever been, and I had such a great time and a delicious coffee. The short haired older woman who took my order was sweet and conversational and the staff was friendly. Can’t wait to return.

I have been looking for a small business to support with my coffee habit. I decided to try this place a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a plain latte with oat milk and the spinach and feta quiche. The coffee is so smooth and has a great flavor. The quiche was unbelievable with a soft creamy filling and a super flaky crust. I believe it comes from another local small business which is wonderful to see! I was informed that it would take a few minutes to heat up and was completely fine with that. I really appreciated the heads up! After that wonderful experience I returned again today. I only ordered the latte this time, but the quality was consistent. I believe this will be my new go to for my morning coffee and the occasional breakfast treat. I look forward to a lot of future visits with this place!

Very disappointed. I drove past Starbucks, thinking it would be nice to support a locally owned place and sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. There were only 2 people working, and they seemed overwhelmed, so I tried to be extra nice. The girl who took my order and set out my drink and food was so rude! It took forever to get a simple bakery product. But that wasnt even the issue. I understand that they were backed up with orders. But, I dont understand being rude for no reason. And, they had no system for identifying whose order belonged to who, then they got all rude if someone dare ask a question about it. It ruined our night. We were stuck there for an hour waiting for a coffee and a bakery item. Totally wish I would have just gone to Starbucks, instead of "bothering" them with our order. I wont be back.

Very poor attention - we were completely ignored for a solid 5 minutes before the woman working asked what we wanted. Drip coffee was okay, decent price for bottomless. Lots of seats, including some outdoor areas. Whole display case of pastries, and some sandwiches from nearby restaurants.

Great cafe. Stopped in here late one night while visiting in-laws. Beverages were excellent. Quiet, friendly ambiance. They have live music Friday and Saturday evenings. A good place to relax and chat or do some work.

Love it! Lots of coffee choices & yummy seasonal flavors! We stop by every week before a class at Webster University down the street.

If you are tired of going to the Big Box stores such as Saint Louis bread CO or Kaldis then this place for you. Conveniently located in Webster and it will have all the coffee style drinks and pastries that you may desire. Also a lunch menu. Cant wait to go back.

Love the baristas, but the owners need to relax a bit. Your staff explained the reward card, I dont need a five minute frantic diatribe over the subject. killed the vibe and honestly dont know that I want to go back after that, despite how awesome the rest of the staff is.Edit: reply to the ownerships rude reply:The program was never explained to me beforehand, and at most places its a stamp per purchase. After I was informed of policy I did not ask for a second stamp in a single day. I did stop by a lot less, because the incentive was decreased, but it wasnt out of malice that I reduced my visits down to no more than once a day. As for the almond milk, I did not realize that it was extra, as I would have happily paid the extra charge.Your staff are kind and knowledgeable, and your products decent (though expensive I always felt they were priced accordingly with the quality). You, though, are rude and I will be taking my business elsewhere. Im surprised that you would choose to take complaints as a personal attack, something I notice now after looking at other negative reviews.I would strongly advise you to look at how other companies handle responding to negative reviews in the future, because honestly this manner comes off as a bit childish.All the best to your staff, but I will not be returning after this unsatisfactory and frankly insulting interaction.

Cool little coffee place with a lot of character. The coffee drinks were pretty good as well. Plenty of free parking. Both indoor and outdoor seating.

I was a little disappointed in my experience. They were out of the first two items we tried to order and there were already other menu items blacked out as unavailable. I understand that these things happen sometimes, but one of the workers seemed a little defensive about it. What they did have available wasnt very good. The lemon pound cake was kind of dry. I didnt care for the coconut milk either. It was a bit too chunky for my taste. My husband said his coffee was fine.

I have been here once before and the barista was courteous and wonderful. However, my partner and I visited today and were treated extremely rude by I believe the owner. So inappropriate, we canceled our order and left. We really love supporting local businesses and we realize everyone has so challenging days. Blessings thankfulness and love to her and hopefully this is not indicitive of how she treats others.

This is my all-time favorite coffee shop in St. Louis. Located in historic Webster Groves, this little cafe is eclectic and comfy. You can get a reasonably priced drink with a homemade pastry in/on reusable and recyclable dishes. While youre sipping, you can relax in the corner and enjoy live music or talk with friends old and new.

Cozy and quaint this is a hidden Webster Groves charmer. Quite a full menu for a one-person operation. Will customize and add any special touches to your order. Almost like having brunch at home in the living room period a very nice Extra Touch was music on the patio under the Shaded umbrellas. Definitely will return.

Cozy place for conversation or as an alternative work space. Great selection of unusual syrups and baked goods. Evening entertainment and outdoor seating make this a great daily retreat destination any time of the day.

Unless you are a cute college student, 20 something years old, or a male that comes in regularly, the owner barely acknowledges you. I was going daily for a while. I would study, check emails, and meet w friends. Always ordered food/drink. Not once was I spoken to, acknowledged or greeeted by the owner. If any of the above type people came in though, he was all smiles and a Chatty Cathy. I wanted to support a small local business but decided this def was not the place for me. Way too many other places to go where I feel welcome and appreciated as a customer. And vice versa that I appreciate the staff of the business that I patronize.

Nice local cafe. Open mic night on Thursdays - this is a community highlight. People in Webster Groves come out to show their talent. The couple that own the place are really encouraging. If you want to meet people that work at art, cone out here.

Pleasant neighborhood space to meet up our enjoy a quiet few minutes. Since the last change in ownership, the coffee quality has become somewhat inconsistent. Not all baristas are adequately trained. I was there several times over two weeks & had okay iced coffee, good hot coffee, two excellent lattes, & two awful lattes (one tasted like burnt beans & the other was half a cup of bubbly foam).They often have musicians in. Some are quite good.

Adorable cottage style coffee and tea hang out in the quaint historic district of Old Webster Groves. Lots of natural light. Cute outdoor garden. Under new ownership as of July 2017. They have pastries, soufflés, tamales, soups, sandwiches and occasional live music and they are working on getting their liquor license to serve wine, beer, mimosas and coffee drinks. Cant wait! Super friendly atmosphere. Very comfortable.

Cute and quiet. Friendly staff and skilled barista. I have the spinach quiche and coffee and it was so tasty. The quiche was crispy outside and creamy inside.

This cafe is always amazing. Great coffee, cool vibes, and a wonderful staff. However, Im writing this review today because I got the best coffee of my life today. Efficient and friendly, Ted made my coffee with ease, all while conversing and making my day a million times better! *GREATJOB*

Good coffee, but great study or work space! Flavored coffees are not my thing, but they have some really unique lattes and mocha. Its a laid back and leisurely place.

The coffee was great--its from La Cosecha, which also has a cafe in Maplewood, and there are lots of options. I didnt try any of the pastries or snacks since I had just eaten, but it was tempting. They have sweet and savory items available. It would also be a good place to go have coffee on the patio in nice weather.

I ordered a dirty chai latte and raspberry scone with icing. The latte was pretty good and the scone was one of the best Ive ever had. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, a great space to study or read a book (they have a shelf of books if you dont bring your own). The service was as much as I would expect from a coffee shop, one friendly person who brought me the two things I ordered. They also have their own parking lot which is convenient. Overall its what Ive been looking for in a coffee shop between South City, where I live, and West County, where I work.