Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Hazelwood

"Next up is Fox Park's Lona's Lil Eats, situated at 2199 California Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 541 reviews on Yelp, the Asian fusion, vegetarian and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite."

"I came to town for a visit and a friend of mine brought me her!. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is even better."

"French fare has the reputation for being stuffy and heavy, but that’s not the case at Brasserie. The food pays homage to, well, the French brasserie — a relaxed neighborhood restaurant where one can have a simple meal with friends and family. Whether you decide to take a seat at the bar and enjoy a cocktail with some gougeres and a Brasserie Burger or head into the main dining room for a romantic dinner, you’ll feel right at home."

"Another French favorite to make the list, Brasserie by Niche has a charming outdoor patio that is often bustling with guests and foodies. You can enjoy classic French dishes for dinner and brunch, including croque madame, roasted chicken and French onion soup, made with croutons, comté cheese and chives."

"If you only eat barbecue once in St. Louis, it should be at Pappy’s. This classic in Midtown is what you wish all barbecue places could be, and since everyone else in a large radius agrees, you’ll have to wait. They serve Memphis-style barbecue and while they do all the classics well, the ribs are their house specialty."

"The spot is Man vs. Food approved and I think that pretty much says it all. Frankly, any sort of meat here is ridiculously good so don't feel confined to burnt ends. For sides, I go for the sweet potato fries and the green beans (hey, you need some green on your plate)."

"There are three locations, and all of them boast home-style cooking with options like hand-cut pasta and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. In addition to signature sandwiches and salads, the restaurant also has a dinner menu of delicious American dishes and pastries. The restaurant is known for its breakfast sandwiches and classic American dinner."

"Like its sister location in Fenton, this South City spot emphasizes locally sourced products. Enjoy candlelit dinners on the tree-covered patio. $$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Bakery, Best Restaurants 2018, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Clayton, Retail, South City"

"This coffee shop gives away all of their profits to local non-for profit organizations. And to make this even sweeter, a partnership with Kaldi’s coffee means the drinks and food are delicious."

"Emmanuel's Family Restaurant serves up comfort food for carnivores and vegans alike. You can order burgers with beef patties or Beyond Meat ones, or you can substitute your shrimp po'boy craving with a fried mushroom version. If you prefer the real thing, the menu is loaded with other fried seafood including shrimp, catfish and swai."

"Bloom Café, a cafe and breakfast and brunch and vegan spot in Kings Oak, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 88 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5200 Oakland Ave. to see for yourself. "Established in 2018, Bloom Café serves a fresh take on casual dining while helping people with disabilities grow their independence through a unique job training program," notes the business' website."

"With bright green and turquoise walls and a pink garage door, Nixta looks like it was designed by your grade school art teacher who dressed like Frida Kahlo (there’s a large portrait of her inside too). This Mexican spot in Tower Grove focuses on shared plates and cocktails, and between the colorful space and amount of mezcal being passed around, it feels like you’re at an indoor/outdoor dinner party at a friend’s place. Their seasonal menu changes frequently, but the ceviche, octopus, and guacamole are all excellent."

"Located in an old bank on The Hill neighborhood, this cafe offers drinks and a few breakfast and pastry options. While you’re there check out the old bank vault."

"This cosy, family-run eatery is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is still as inviting and successful as ever. Hendel’s Restaurant features a custom-made oak bar where guests are welcome to sit whilst enjoying a glass of wine from the extensive estate selection, a jug of craft beer or a perfectly mixed speciality drink. Over in the dining area, stop by for a Hendel burger or a slice of quiche at lunchtime, order the raspberry pork, sautéed tilapia or Cajun carbonara for dinner."

"Quick, friendly service and a historic location draw diners in, but it’s the food at Hendel’s Restaurant that keeps them coming back. From light appetizers like the Louisiana-style crab cakes, to hearty chicken pasta dishes, every menu item is sure to delight. And, with vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something sure to please everyone in your party."

"Clementine’s knocked everyone’s socks off when they introduced St. Louis to “handcrafted small batch” ice cream, using only the finest natural ingredients. They call their ice cream Naughty and Nice because they have a selection of boozy ice creams–but their ice cream shop is totally family friendly. Their first location is amazingly TINY, so I suggest heading to their newest location in South Hampton at 4715 Mackland."

"This boutique bakery and gourmet coffee bar is far more than just an adorable place to get a cupcake. Their standout item is the savory Drunken Pig cupcake that won Cupcake Wars, but if you want something sweet, there are plenty of other fabulous options (they have 15 daily flavors), like Cherry Garcia, Banana Split, and Butterfinger. Some other notable menu items are the convenient "Cookie Dough To Go," whoopie pies with flavors like gooey butter, chocolate, banana, and red velvet, as well as flavor packed coffees in variations like the White Chocolate Lavender Mocha or Turtle Frappe."

"A cute little cupcake shop, The Sweet Divine is in the historic Soulard neighborhood and just around the corner from Mission Taco Joint. We love stopping into local places for treats and both the cupcakes and macrons hit the sweet spot for us after a yummy dinner. Their Drunken Pig cupcake with Newcastle Beer, bacon, and cheddar was a winner on Cupcake Wars if you’re looking for something unique."

"The donuts were tasty but I felt uncomfortable eating since there was filth everywhere...tables, floors, glass. I was too scared to even check the restroom."

"Located in Tower Grove, STL, this tiny shop has only about 5 parking spots that are always full on Sunday morning. Here, they’re known for their perfectly fried blueberry cake donut. The couple who owns World’s Fair Donuts has been serving STL with amazing donuts for over 30 years at this perfect little dive (check out the history of the donut history of the donut here)."

"Aside from these donuts being some of the greatest the city has to offer, the shop itself is like stepping into a time machine. A husband and wife team crank out the day's load while cheerfully checking out their loyal customers on an old fashioned cash register. The duo only accept cash, but I think you'll be able to scrounge up the mere 60 odd cents it costs."

"Speaking of St. Louis sweets, another top destination is World's Fair Donuts near the Missouri Botanical Garden. This family-owned shop has been serving up melt-in-your-mouth pastries for decades. The shop has been featured on the Food Network."

"The donuts were tasty but I felt uncomfortable eating since there was filth everywhere...tables, floors, glass. I was too scared to even check the restroom."