The Woman's Exchange of Saint Louis — Restaurant in Ladue

I love supporting the artisans who create exquisite handmade children's clothing at The Women's Exchange. My favorite baby shower gift was a classic St. Louis cherry suit that celebrities from the Kennedys to Andy Cohen dress their children in "the cherry dress (or suit for the boys)". When my boys were little, I'd buy smocked and applique jon jons and longalls here and it is my "go to" store for St. Louis Cardinal or cherry dresses for baby or one year old birthday gifts. Recently, I purchased a beautiful tablecloth handmade by a New American/refugee woman as a holiday present for my mother in law. Besides the artisans, they stock resort and boutique brands for women and have great gifts and stocking or basket stuffers. My favorite memories are having a girls' lunch here with my mom and aunts and grandmother. I love their signature salad and more modern menu updates. It's a great nonprofit. I wish they had not eliminated their weekend dining hours. Right now, it is for special events/hosted events. Even so, I still shop here despite living across...

I wanted to love this store, but the customer service here was SO disappointing. I left feeling disgusted at the thought of spending money at the Women’s Exchange.

I can overlook not being greeted upon arrival, but as I was shopping I started accumulating many items that I was going to purchase and not one employee came over to assist or check on me.

If I’m spending hundreds of dollars on baby clothes..yes, I kinda do want excellent customer service or at the very least a “hello”. (The merchandise is pricey in this shop. One little onesie might run you about $100 here.)

There was a lady that kept looking in my direction with uncourteous expressions and it wasn’t until she started helping new customers that I realized…she’s an employee! So after being ignored and snubbed, I put everything back and left. It’s unfortunate that basic customer service is not even the standard at this store.

Will be advising friends and family not to come. It’s not worth it. There are many other stores in the same shopping strip that will treat their...

The Woman’s Exchange of St. Louis was established in 1883 as a nonprofit organization founded by women to support women facing financial hardships. Women can sell handmade goods and heirloom garments for financial gain.

But wait there is more. The Exchange operates the cutest tearoom. The menu features a variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, and specialty plates. Notable items include the Vegetable Sandwich but I made in a wrap, made with spinach, cucumber, avocado, red onion, tomato, and dill Havarti cheese.

The organization’s mission extends to empowering women through various programs, including an Immigrant Training Program and supporting women’s financial independence.

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