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An independent guide to the food, neighborhoods, and culture of St. Louis
Welcome to St. Louing, my ongoing project to document living in St. Louis and learning to love it!
Explored:
27 neighborhoods and
71 restaurants so far!
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October 8, 2026
St. Louis-style Pizza
Discovering, explaining, and ranking St. Louis's unique regional pizza style
The Best Food in St. Louis My favorite ramen, tacos, pizza (Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, etc), sandwiches, and more! Also a list of the top-voted spots by readers.
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St. Louis's Most Walkable Streets One of the first things you learn about St. Louis is there is no single main street to walk around and explore. Downtown has the Arch and the main business district, but isn't the place most people…
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Tee Rak Thai Regional Thai with a cozy patio
Tucked into a street along Shaw you'll find Tee Rak Thai, an authentic regional Thai restaurant. "Tee Rak" means "My…
Grand Pied Crispy, fluffy pancakes in a family-owned bistro
On the northwest side of the Tower Grove South community, there's a strip of restaurants, cafes and businesses along…
Kishimoto Mendo Rich, comforting Tonkotsu ramen
As a long time fan of Menya Rui, I've been hyped to try Kishimoto Mendo ever since it was announced. Kishimoto Mendo is…
Dalie's Smokehouse Barbecue from the Pappy's/Bogart's crew
I think Dalie's is currently my favorite spot for BBQ in St. Louis. The smoked wings are fantastic, and the ribs are…
Nicky Slices Pizza Club A perfect Detroit-style pie
I know St. Louis is the town of thin cracker-crust pizza, but I'm partial to the thicker, fluffier Detroit-style pie.…
Pizzeria da Gloria Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza
Everything about Pizzeria da Gloria is amazing. The vibe is welcoming, the patio is beautiful, and the food is top…
Woofies Hot Dogs A perfect Chicago dog and smash burger
There are three staple foods of the Chicagoan's diet - the Italian beef sandwich, the Chicago-style hotdog, and deep…
Sultan Our go-to spot for Middle Eastern
This is our go-to spot for Middle Eastern food. Specifically, the beef kefta kabob is flavorful, tender, juicy, and…
What's New
2026
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Updated the Best Food in St. Louis list (subjective, of course). The page also includes voted favorites from readers like you!
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Added an entry for Grand Pied, a breakfast spot in Tower Grove South.
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Added pictures for two entries: Faraci Pizza, which is St. Louis-style pizza in Ellisville, and Dalie’s Smokehouse, which is BBQ from the Pappy’s and Bogart’s families in Valley Park.