St. Louis may be more well-known for toasted ravioli and frozen custard, but the city’s breakfast and brunch scene is serving up some mouthwatering slices of French toast. These four spots offer some delicious takes on the classic dish and are worth a visit to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Half & Half
Half & Half’s blackberry cheesecake-stuffed French toast is a decadent tower of cream cheese, berry and graham cracker crumbs. Two slices of fluffy brioche toast sandwich a sweet-and-sour cream cheese filling and a tart, juicy blackberry compote. This is a massive meal that easily be confused for dessert as it really does taste like cheesecake. Half & Half is the place to go for a bustling atmosphere, creative seasonally flavored lattes, and a French toast fit for a king.
8135 Maryland Ave., Clayton, halfandhalfstl.com
Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats
Honey Bee’s French toast biscuits offer a melt-in-your-mouth, berry-covered delicacy that combines the best of both biscuits and French toast. The massive biscuit has a crunchy exterior and a delightfully gooey interior similar to bread pudding. A bright and tart berry compote tops the biscuit and seeps into the buttery bread. With friendly staff and a sunny patio, Honey Bee’s is a great place to get your French toast fix in.
200 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, honeybeesbg.com
Meshuggah
Meshuggah serves up a classic French toast reminiscent of lazy mornings at your grandmother’s house. The bite-sized pieces of French bread are covered in a delicious house-made batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The toast combines savory egg with nutty vanilla flavors. With edges of the toast that are slightly charred and caramelized, it’s a dish that is crunchy yet soft at the same time. If you are looking for a classic, wonderfully done French toast, Meshuggah is the spot for you. Pair your toast with their signature herbal ambrosia chai and cozy up with a board game in Meshuggah’s comfy space. It’s a perfect way to spend a lazy weekend morning.
6269 Delmar Blvd., University City, meshuggahonline.square.site
Rooster
Rooster makes an apple pie French toast that immediately transports you to Thanksgiving dinner. The soft slices of toast are loaded with streusel, roasted apples and caramel sauce. The apples are the star of the show, seasoned with cinnamon and with a great bite to them. The streusel is a wonderful mix of brown sugar and oats with a big crunch. Topped with some maple syrup, this French toast tastes like fall. With lots of different textures and a mix of spices that make you feel warm inside, Rooster’s French toast is perfect for welcoming in the new season.
3150 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, roosterstl.com
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