Protagonist Cafe

Pretty good coffee shop! Loved their space, atmosphere, and their impressive drink menu (even featuring cocktails and specials). Only wish was for more of a wider book selection!!

Update: made it 5 stars for their quick responsiveness and feedback!

Loved this place! Cute and cozy! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Very chill vibes. I would definitely come back again. My food and coffee were so good. 😊

Best coffee shop in STL. All of their pastries are delicious, but the cinnamon rolls are the best. Great coffee selection and even some good alcohol choices. They have lots of cool books, cards and other items for sale.

This place is RIGHT ya’ll! Great atmosphere. Their book selection is exceptional. Delicious brew. I got a cubano.

The coffee and atmosphere is awesome. The Saturday Burrito bar is 5 Star!

Fun and relaxing atmosphere for reading, working, playing table games, or hanging out with friends and family. Friendly service. If I lived in town I would regularly. Why only 4 stars? The coffee was decidedly sub-par. Definitely will give it another try next time I'm in town.

Great little place with creative coffee concoctions, excellent service and a serviceable library. Only docking off a point here because there really aren't enough outlets for the number of tables, especially since it seems like a study café. Also, the parking in that part of town is ungodly expensive. $4.50 for 2 hours! That's not the fault of the restaurant, just be mindful if you go.

EDIT: I decided that this place actually deserves 5-stars. There is free parking on one side of the street (which I haven't had a problem getting) and the one qualm I had about the outlet situation was fixed within a week of me making a comment. If that isn't excellent service then I don't know what is! The coffee is superb and so are the bakery items. I have become something of a regular now, and I plan on continuing to be one!

Always friendly! I love their online ordering is specific and accurate in terms of pickup time. Never had an order mess up. Online ordering asks ALL your preferences and the barista must be great at double checking bc literally never had a problem w pickup and this is our go to before every Soulard Market trip. Also really nice inside.

I live in Soulard and go often- place is lovely. Kind, helpful staff, delicious and decadent food and treats, and their coffee is wonderful. Love the vibe here; music is perfect, people are working and chatting, place is clean and eclectic. My favorite spot for coffee and treats!

Good iced Kahlua coffee and Irish creme hot coffee. Both well priced and came out quick. Nice atmosphere inside and out. Delicious and unique Samoa cookie