Kaldi's Coffee — Restaurant in Clayton

In Saint Louis for the week, staying at the adjacent hotel and working in the adjacent tower, I have found my coffee shop. Super chill vibe, lots of food and baked options and of course, fantastic coffee.

With classic crooners playing softly, I ordered a cortado and opted not to try any of the delicious looking muffins. Maybe tomorrow if there aren't bagels in the office. A few moments later, my coffee was ready.

This is what a cortado should be. Served in a short glass, half espresso and half steamed milk. And then, served precisely the way coffee should be - with a second glass of bubbly water and if you look in the spoon, there are two chocolate-covered espresso beans. What? Yes.

There is street parking nearby and there are paid parking decks nearby. Fortunately,...

Who would have thought that a Mayan mocha chocolate drink with espresso would be pretty good? For having a deep and rich chocolate and also having 2 shots, this is a pretty good deal price wise. I did try their signature honey lavender drink and did not like it as much.

Also, just learned that Kaldi has the best breakfast sandwiches in the game. Got their sandwich with fried eggs, sausage and maple mustard. Boom! Very fresh, unique and super tasty.

Pricey stuff but you gotta pay for quality. Rewards program isn't bad and makes it worth it to be a...

My husband ordered a double espresso and it was one of the prettiest things I've ever seen! Everything in served on a rectangular plate. At one end is your tiny mug of espresso. At the other end is a small glass of water. And on a spoon in between the two are two chocolate covered coffee beans. Luckily, my husband is awesome and let me eat those.. :)

My only complaint seems a little silly...I think they were playing Tori Amos, a particularly wrist-cutting, annoying song. Her voice is pretty strident and took away from the laid-back...