Mokabe's
3606 Arsenal St
St Louis, MO 63116
(314) 865-2009
This place ranks at the top of my list in Saint Louis. Free WIFI, Smoking Section is well isolated from the non-smoking section, very comfortable. There is a fairly private non-smoking loft upstairs, which has individual adjustable lighting. No table service, which is the way I like it when i'm working for many hours. Lots of outdoor seating. Cup of joe: $1.50, w/ $.75 refills. The menu is pretty good with vegetarian options. It's right across the street from Tower Grove park, which is a nice diversion when the muses aren't musing.
Shaw's Coffee LTD
5147 Shaw Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
(314) 771-6920
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On "the Hill" (St Louis' Little Italy). Free WIFI, but seems pretty slow. Non-smoking.
Little noisy. Moderately comfortable for long hours. Tables are very
close together. Pastries, No food (but Viviano's Italian grocery is
next door). This one time bank has a private vault that fits about 4,
but the table is too low to work. Cup: $1.50 w/ $.80 refills.
Kayak's Coffee
Free WIFI. Non-smoking. Lots of Wash U students working. Some oversized tables. It's frickin' cold in here. Outdoor seating on the corner of a high-traffic intersection.
The Soulard Coffee Garden
Free WIFI. Garden out back, and an outdoor covered loft. Nice relatively private smoking section upstairs. Non-smoking area downstairs is Grand Central. Optional table service. the menu is good. Cup=$1.16 w/ free refills. Things I don't like about this place: it's always freezing cold upstairs and the table tops on the booths are too high for long hours of laptopping.
The Hartford Coffee Company
Free WIFI. Non-smoking. Decent menu. The place is extremely noisy because of the layout (very large room with a high ceiling) and because there is a toddler play area. I bring my three year old daughter here and have a great time. But working? Not so much.
Coffee Cartel
Free WIFI. Open 24 hours. Smoking and non-smoking sections well isolated. non-smoking area is always bussling. An occasional beggar will attempt to cop a smoke or loose change.