Living Room

The first thing you need to know about this place is that it is a gem. The second thing you need to know is that it is not really on Sutton Blvd. It is kinda attached to Bolyard Meats — they share a parking lot.
You also need to know that the breakfast sandwich is great and the bento box is a delight and the staff look like they thoroughly enjoy working there.

I ate here today and was not impressed. It was 1:30 and they were out of 2 of the 6 things on the Lunch menu. I was steered towards a breakfast sandwich so I ordered it and a latte. When the latte came it was just barely over lukewarm which is unusual since the milk is supposed to be steamed. After a few sips I took it back to the counter and asked if there was a way to make it hotter. Since the counter person could not taste my coffee of course to see how warm it it, I used the warmth of the cup as an indicator of how it was not how. The woman impatiently pulled the cup across the counter. Rolled her eyes and said «the warmth of the cup is not indicative of how hot the coffee is and we steam it to 160 degrees. I will make you a new one“There is no way that latte was 160 degrees. As that is 60+ degrees hotter than body temp, it would have burned my mouth. She then flung it in the sink and turned her back on me. After a few minutes she brought another cup and dropped it on the table and derisively said «I heated it until it was practically cardboard» and walked off. Still the latte was not anywhere near hot. I don’t know if their steamer was off or what but her attitude definitely was. I paid 5.50 for that cup. I have had lattes before and they are always hot enough to have to cool a bit before they are drank comfortably. Had I not already paid, I would’ve left then.
The sandwich was okay, but the fruit advertised with it was a peeled tangerine and not presented in any particular way.
Perhaps the young woman feels that common courtesy is not important in a food service establishment or feels secure in dismissing customers. I for one do not agree and will not be returning. I am very familiar with the Maplewood area food movement and can say wholeheartedly that they were not up to standard.

Just had the most delicious breakfast here. Got the biscuit breakfast and everything was amazing. A perfect Saturday breakfast treat. Love their menu, it is simple and straightforward and everything looks delicious. The space was cozy and every table was full. I wouldn’t recommend coming here to do work on the weekend, but for a coffee or breakfast with a friend, it was great. Definitely worth a visit!
The 4 star rating is because you pretty much have to get a fancy coffee. Personally, I don’t know enough about coffee and would appreciate if they also had the standard drip option like many other coffee shops with a similar structure.

Living Room’s millennial management makes itself felt as soon as the front door is pulled open. Industrial light fixtures, exposed brick walls and rafters, reclaimed wood surfaces, polished concrete floors, art inside minimalist frames: it’s all there. A more diminutive alternative to Comet, LR features eats and drinks for the discerning individuals who will gladly spend $ 15 for a biscuit, eggs, and a cup of coffee – if properly sourced and prepared.
Quizzically, this coffee shop serves better food than coffee, which is more a commentary on the food’s superiority than the coffee’s inferiority. All members of our party of four raved about our meals throughout while having little to commend about our cups.
If you come to get your caffeine fix instead of your fill, you’ll overlook Living Room’s greatest strength. The coffee is good, but good coffee is easy to find. Their baked goods and breakfast meats, though, are on par with our town’s best.

In short, this is my favorite solo breakfasting spot. The atmosphere is cozy, and the music is always PERFECT. Kind of like my own living room, but with 100% better dining options.
Every piece of this place is well-​crafted. And thoughtful. Having been here a handful of times, I can say with certainty that they are passionate, and they give a shit about what they send out of the kitchen/​brew at the bar.
Today I had a pepper biscuit with butter, a poached egg over bacon, and some hot ReTrailer tea. It looks so plain, typed out, but it was so fucking tasty. Like a culinary hug.
And my other trips here (solo or with a friend) have been much the same. I’ve never been disappointed, and honestly I don’t even drink coffee, which seems to be a big part of their business.
I love this place. TREAT YO SELF!

This place is amazing! Not only do they have some of the best coffee anywhere in St. Louis but they have many different brewing techniques and ways of serving it! The menu is very unique and elegant with the way it changes and always having a new item to try is a new surprise every week! I highly recommend checking this place out with the friendly knowledgable staff… you will feel like you are hanging out in your own space or living room!

One of the best breakfast sandwiches you will ever have, same with the biscuit! Lattes are smooth and creamy.

To my surprise, I have found the perfect breakfast at the Living Room. It may not be perfect for you, but for me it fills all of my morning cravings. The Biscuit Breakfast includes; asiago cheddar cheese biscuit, a soft boiled egg covered in white cheddar and peppered bacon. Egg, bacon and biscuit. A farm boy couldn’t ask for more.
The biscuits are drop biscuits, not those cookie cutter type that you find at other restaurants. Being asiago cheese makes them better, then a typical buttermilk. I enjoy how they serve the egg & bacon in a small bowl. The presentation is simple, your soft boiled egg is covered with melted white cheddar and three slices of peppered bacon are cut in half and standing upright along one side of the bowl. The bowl is then placed on a plate with the biscuit and a tiny cup filled with fresh butter. The numerous times I have had this breakfast, the soft boiled egg has always been done to perfection.
Recently I have become addicted to cold brew, so it should be no surprise to me hear me say, that I love their Bitt’s Cold Brew. I drink mine black, no sugar or cream and it is smooth and refreshing.
The ambiance is a simple causal rustic and the staff is super friendly. They treat you as if you were visiting them in their «living room». The only downside is that they are closed on Monday. Making it one less day that I can enjoy my cold brew and breakfast at the Living Room.

I don’t live too close to Maplewood but whenever I’m in the area I keep finding more reasons to go back and linger.
I’ve been here twice and the reason I came back was for that massively gorgeous sugar-​crusted scone with house jam. It is to die for. It is a total diet killer but it’s amazing. I also tried an Edith Grey latte that was very pleasant!
My friend was impressed with their coffee selection but I know nothing about coffee so I can’t say much about it… I would definitely recommend it to my coffee loving friends.
But it’s an adorable space with friendly service and delicious scones. It’s small and cute, perfect to quietly chill (like say, in your living room?!) and I would love to come back here to spend an afternoon.

Cozy locale, with inside and outside seating. Friendly staff, very patient as I figured out the menu on my first visit. Espresso and Workmans Sandwich were both very well done. Looking forward to a return visit!

This place is so fantastic in every way! Before you even have a chance to try their amazing offerings you are already charmed by the building aesthetic with a simple, clean, soft, boutique feel to the entrance and stylishly matched picnic tables out front. This place takes such care in everything made and the quality of the ingredients just enhances the perfect combinations. Best Yogurt parfait I have ever had! The coffee is so delicious, the dairy tastes like they have a cow in back and the unique offerings for specialty drinks like burnt orange and lavender are prepared with such quality and care you might never be able to drink just a regular latte again after these flavor infusions! Everyone is so friendly too! Don’t rush your experience here, it’s worth taking it easy and relaxing!

I stopped in one day this summer for a jolt and a place to read for a bit-​on a weekday, perk of being a teacher-​and was charmed with the setup and service. I ordered a cold green tea, not on the menu, but happily made by the employee. I got the impression that the employees liked working there. I’ve heard the breakfast and pastries are amazing, so I’m looking forward to coming back and eating all of those things. It’s on the tiny side, though, which explains 4 instead of 5.

This place is delicious! The biscuit and butter was near perfect and the fudge was sweet and salty, a great combination. I would like it if the butter had some flavor like honey butter or something to better compliment the biscuit. But the biscuit alone was amazing.
My only real complaint was the iced tea, wasn’t great, but I’ll definitely come back to try some of their other drinks.
Also don’t expect a «living room» ambiance. Kind of wish it did have more of a «living room» feel, but regardless this place is great for a rustic/​modern feel.

Very excited about this new coffeeshop we found in Maplewood! The staff are really friendly. My wife and I get our lattes which are delicious. Our favorite part though are the baked goods and breakfast plates. We’ve had the blueberry scones which are incredible, buttery but full of blueberries. I’ve seen other folks with some awesome looking breakfast sandwiches that we still need to try.
We love the ambience of this place! There’s some nice outdoor seating. While a little chilly inside we do love the vibe. I wonder though in the winter whether there will be enough seating room inside for folks as this place becomes popular.

Finally got a chance to try this place out and was not disappointed. The bf and I came here for lunch and coffee – he got the smoked roll, I got the bento (pictured). It was all very good. The smoked roll, which I stole a bite of, was especially nice and savory. Everything that came with the bento was nicely done, and I thought it made for a great light lunch. The employees are also cool and down-​to-​earth. I’m a fan!

NATE, COURTNEY, CHRIS! Super cool crew, excellent customer service, vividly described everything with patience & enthusiasm.
I went in for a scone (which were clearly house made & fresh off the press) Blueberry was the flavor of the day and I looooooooove blueberry. So it was pretty much a wrap; I’ll take an iced black coffee and blueberry scone please & thank you. The place was nice and quaint. Not easy to spot from the street so pull on the side road and there’s a parking lot where you’ll see Living Room off to the right. It’s a shotgun style café; plenty of lighting and seating along the window. The patio was spacious with a few picnic benches.
I actually walked through the meat shop on Sutton through the back door and right over to Living Room; it sits in the rear of the meat shop. They probably didn’t like that but oh well.
Then all of a sudden I asked about the huge cookie sitting in the beautiful glass jar on top of the counter and everyone raved how it was the most delicious item in the place. It was a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie except it didn’t have any flour so it was basically baked peanut butter. I conceded…
Got the baked peanut butter and superb iced cold brew and bounced.
I didn’t eat the cookie right away but when I did break a small piece for the purposes of finalizing this review I wasn’t blown away. It was just OK. Maybe it was the heavy Fleur de Sel they dusted the cookie in. I’m not a salt girl so I found myself scrapping and patting sea salt residue so I could tolerate the taste and finish like a champ. I wish I had gotten my savory scone.
I’ll stick to the script next time.

5 stars because best coffee and breakfast in Maplewood AND they are open Sundays. Praise be.

Decided to try something new but $ 5.16 for a 12 oz Latte ! I cancelled the order.
Back to Kaldi in Clayton and it was great as always. Probably spent the difference in gas but wow come on $ 5+ for a cup of coffee?

The guys at Living Room undoubtedly know their coffee. Although I’ve been an avid drinker (addict) for many years, I wont even pretend that I can keep up with all the information they are willing and able to give you about your perspective choice.
The menu seems to be centered around their pour-​over brewed coffees but all the usual go-​tos are available as well (espresso, cappuccino, americano, latte, etc.). On my first visit early one morning which happened to be right at their opening time, I was greeted with a smile and when asked about recommendations or things they may be known for, the person helping me was happy to assist. I enjoyed a large Ethiopian pour over brew and was very satisfied with my choice as it lived up perfectly with the description of it that I was given.
They also offer a killer breakfast sandwich (a must-​try) and various different house made pastries. One thing to keep in mind about the pour over brews is that they are not instant and would not be the ideal choice for a grab-​n-​go morning
The décor is a mixture of industrial touches mixed among various antique/​repurposed pieces. It is a small place and would be great for quiet time, studying, intimate conversations, etc. Music is not overly intrusive and sets the mood just right for this funky little spot.

My buddy and I went here last weekend and it was amazing. The Bitt’s cold brew is on tap! and you can buy a little 16 oz bottle that you can bring back in for a $.50 cheaper refill. The cold brew is delicious and I’m going back to refill my bottle soon!
The location is decent but a little tucked away off the main road Manchester down on Sutton so kind of hard to find if its your first time. It’s right off Sutton but the signage is kind of lacking. If you’re looking for it you’ll find it though – it wasn’t too bad. It’s a great little neighborhood coffee shop café that will need a bigger place soon if they keep going! They don’t have too much seating and the time I went back in the afternoon on Saturday they were packed. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be able to bring homework here or get much work done cause I would feel guilty taking up a seat.
The guys behind the bar were awesome and great to chat to. They were very nice and helpful with any questions we had. It’s good to see them getting some great business!
Delicious coffee and I can’t wait to keep going to try different things!