A better buying experience that benefits you
and our St. Louis-area neighborhoods:

Superior Quality
Many locally-owned independents provide higher-quality products and
services to you than the average chain business.

Unique Choices
Independent local
businesses bring their own creativity to their
businesses — offering you selections not found just anywhere.

Better Service
Local independent business owners and employees really know their business and
their customers — and can offer you more personalized service and relevant advice.

 

 
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+ symbols indicate BUILD St. Louis' founding member businesses.
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Pubs & Restaurants
Click on web addresses to visit members' sites.

Pubs

Bailey's Chocolate Bar | BaileysChocolateBar.com
314 241 8100 | 1915 Park in Lafayette Square (63104)
Lavish your senses at this dessert bar. From the savory aromas upon entering to a decadent bite of dessert, the objective is indulgence. Choose from an eclectic assortment of about 80 beers, an extensive martini list, full bar, 30 cheese offerings, and a myriad of seasonal desserts and classic favorites.

BB's Jazz, Blues, and Soups | BBsJazzBluesSoups.com
314 436 5222 | 700 S. Broadway in Downtown St. Louis (63102)
Offering great music and unique French Creole cuisine (with a full menu plus four specials and four homemade soups) for more than 20 years! Local and national performers are featured nightly – reggae on Sunday, jazz on Monday, and blues Tuesday through Saturday.

Riley's Pub
314 664 7474 | 3458 Arsenal in South Grand (63118)
Located on Arsenal just south of Grand, we are an Irish Bar with delicious pizza and a hellvua music selection on the jukebox. Whether you want to relax with a pint on the patio, play darts with some friends, or just enjoy the uniquely refinished bar and booth area, come by for a visit. Make us your new neighborhood pub.

Schlafly Beer +* | Schlafly.com
314 241 2337 | The Tap Room: 2100 Locust in Downtown West (63103)
Same phone  | The Bottleworks: 7260 Southwest in Maplewood (63143)

St. Louis' largest independently owned brewery, brewing over 34 styles of beer annually (6 available in bottles year-round and 8 seasonally.) Available at hundreds of stores, bars, and restaurants in the St. Louis area and at their two brewery-restaurants. Tours on the hour daily at the Bottleworks — call for info.
*A Saint Louis Originals member

Tanner B's | TannerBs.com
314 762 9800 | 2855 Shenandoah in the Tower Grove East neighborhood (63104)
314 588 1229 | 1113 Pine Street in the Downtown neighborhood (63101)
Our eclectic American home cooking includes pot roast, meatloaf, burgers and wings, green chili wontons, bean and grain burgers, and Asian pan fry. Take a seat at our vintage 1940s bar from the original Tip Top Tavern and enjoy the Cardinals games on our 50" TV. Our dining area has a 1990s eclectic café feel and sidewalk café dining spring through fall. We’re open every day from 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM, but closed on Sunday.

Restaurants

Saint Louis Originals
Click here for our member guide or call 314 872 DINE (3463)

Carl’s Drive In
314 314 961 9652 | 9033 Manchester Rd in the Brentwood neighborhood (63144)
Carl’s Drive In approaches its 70th year as one of St. Louis’ truly original restaurants! Generations of St. Louis families have enjoyed the homemade root beer and genuine diner fare that is still served at this 16 seat slice of Americana.

El Palenque Mexican Restaurant
314 524 6200 | 254 S Florissant Rd in Ferguson Citywalk District (63135)
Hand-rolled tortillas, "family recipe" caramel sopapilla, and Durango-style specialties are yours to savor at El Palenque. Chef Enedina serves up Mexican fare with an authentic twist, using fresh ingredients prepared in a traditional manner.

Fitz's American Grill and Bottling Works | FitzsBottlingCo.com
314 726 9555 | 6605 Delmar Boulevard in the Loop (63130)
Located in the heart of the Delmar Loop, we offer a unique dining experience to the young and old alike. Watch your favorite Fitz’s soda bottle on a vintage 1940’s bottling line while you enjoy great family dining including burgers (12 kinds!), pasta, sandwiches, and desserts. And don’t forget our world-famous Fitz’s Root Beer Float.

Mangia Italiano * | DineAtMangia.com
314 664 8585 | 3145 S. Grand in the South Grand district (63116)
"One word — wonderful! Service was attentive, wine selection was great, food was fabulous and well presented, and the ambiance was eclectic and fun! Jazz music was great." — Guest review, SauceMagazine.com. Fresh pasta, retail and wholesale! Dinner: Sunday – Thursday,  5:00 – 10:00,  Friday & Saturday, 5:00 – 10:00. Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 11:30 – 5:00. Lunch buffet: Monday – Friday, 11:30 – 2:30. Bar until 3 AM nightly.
*A Saint Louis Originals member

Tomatillo Mexican Grill
314 726 1005 | 6333 Delmar Blvd in the Loop (63130)
314 991 4995 | 9641 Olive Blvd in Olivette (63132)

Delicious Mexican food at an affordable price - tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, and more. Come visit us and you won’t go away hungry! Alcoholic beverages are sold at the Loop and Central West End locations only.

Vincenzo's Italian Ristorante
314 524 7888 | 242 S. Florissant Rd in Ferguson Citywalk District (63135)
Enjoy Old World Italian Fare in a friendly, casual environment. Succulent seafood, gourmet pizza, and delicious pasta recipes handed down from generations past, all prepared with fresh, in-season ingredients. Choose from more than 30 varieties of wine and a generous selection of import beers. Open for lunch and dinner.

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