The Annex Coffee and Foods

I really loved the Annex! The patio is lovely, and the inside has such a nice atmosphere with a beautiful spread of original looking products. There’s a great variety of cakes and pies, and they’re delicious. The coffee is good too. That said, there are two things that feel like misses: 1. They serve you in a mug, but no spoon (which really blows my mind). They have wooden sticks. Good thing I always have my own spoon! 2. They expect a tip, but you’re essentially doing the work yourself…you walk in, order at the counter, wait while they prepare it, then carry it to your table. I don’t mind doing that at all, but I won’t tip in that setup. I will be back!

The Annex: Huge flavor, huge variety, and yuuuuge prices Bigger isn’t always better — and a perfect example of that is The Annex. It’s a bakery of big extremes, and it’s big on both the positives and the negatives. The Annex outshines its competition by being in the top percentile in several aspects: - Variety & Uniqueness: How many places do you know of in STL where you can get a lot of the classics, but still get something unique like a pear & frangipane tart or an ube white chocolate chip cookie? - Taste: To offer something like a pear & frangipane tart is one thing; to be able to execute it and make it taste good enough that it’s one of the most popular choices at your bakery is another. The best of the best at The Annex is the best of the best in STL; the key lime pie is king, the b

Omg. This is a must visit specialty store. They serve coffees, pastries, candles, sandwiches, etc ! They carry international and local goodies. From olives, olive oils, pastas, teas, salsa, to just everything you are wanting for occasions. I absolutely love this gem. Definitely going back with the family.

The Annex is a super cute coffee shop serving a variety of coffees, along with selling lots of cute items, and they even have an ice cream parlor, Half-Pint, inside. This is as close to a “third space” that you could find… you can chit-chat, study, get ice cream, or purchase something cute. I highly recommend swinging by!

Really good coffee shop in STL and great vibes. Indoor seating is usually packed, but they have good outside space as well. Overall, a good spot for a coffee/bakery.