Black Brunch in St. Louis: The Spots to Know (2026)

St. Louis does brunch its own way. The heart of it runs through Midtown and Grand Center, spills downtown, and reaches north into Ferguson. Below are Black-owned and Black-centered spots we could verify are real and open. Short and true beats a padded ranking, so this is a guide, not a countdown.

Turn Restaurant — Grand Center

Chef David Kirkland opened Turn on Locust Street, blending his DJ life with farm-to-table cooking. Brunch is the star: brioche French toast, fresh beignets, crab cake Benedict, and the D.L.T. with smoked duck breast. A record wall of albums by Black artists sets the tone.

4 Hens Creole Kitchen — Midtown

Inside City Foundry's food hall, 4 Hens is Black-, women-, and queer-owned, run by Chef Brandi Artis and her team. The Creole menu leans into shrimp and grits and po'boys. It's counter-service in a busy hall, so come hungry and ready to grab a table.

Latté Lounge + HG Eatery — Midtown

Founded by Nyshaun Harvey on Washington Avenue, this is part coffee shop, part brunch spot. The famous latte flight lets you sample house-made lattes in one sitting. On the plate: Cajun shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and a Crab and Crawfish Benedict.

SweetArt Bakeshop & Café — Midtown

Chef Reine Keis has run this Black- and woman-owned, fully plant-based cafe since 2008. After 16 years in Shaw, SweetArt moved to a bigger space on Lindell Boulevard in 2025. Dishes are named for Black women writers, and there's a satellite, SweetArt Too, at City Foundry.

The Marquee Restaurant & Lounge — Downtown West

The Marquee on Locust Street runs a weekend brunch built for a day-party vibe. Saturday is R&Brunch, with live R&B, hip-hop, and Afro beats, plus bottomless mimosas. Elevated brunch runs late afternoon, and they suggest arriving early.

Elicious — Ferguson

Owner Johnny Little turned a former bar on South Florissant Road into a Southern breakfast-and-brunch room that feels like a family reunion. Come for the Gospel Brunch and the chicken and waffles. Locals say get there before it opens to beat the line.

Hive Cafe — Ferguson

Maurice King III opened Hive as a cafe and collaborative workspace on South Florissant Road, with his mother Yolanda King as head chef. The menu runs from breakfast sandwiches to chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and salmon croquettes. Saturday brunch comes with live music.

Brunch in St. Louis is worth planning around. Hours shift and weekend lines are real, so check ahead and get there early. Browse every Black brunch in St. Louis on the St. Louis brunch page — and if you host one, list it free.