Blueprint Coffee - Delmar — Restaurant in St. Louis

As someone who frequently travels and seeks out high-quality coffee to feel at home in new cities, I wanted to share my exceptional experience at Blueprint Coffee. Being from Seattle, I must admit I had a preconceived notion of St. Louis as perhaps less progressive. However, Blueprint Coffee completely shattered that perception.

Your shop is truly impressive and could give even some Seattle establishments a run for their money. The bustling atmosphere is a clear indicator of your quality, and I found your coffee prices to be incredibly reasonable, especially considering the dedication to coffee culture evident in every aspect of your operation. It's refreshing to find a place that is clearly a step above the standard chains.

I was particularly impressed by the knowledgeable baristas I spoke with, who demonstrated a deep understanding of coffee and its various processes. The state-of-the-art equipment, including the pour-over setup with a Kalita, and the availability of third-wave coffee items for sale were also noteworthy. Blueprint Coffee undoubtedly met all the criteria on my coffee shop checklist.

What truly stood out, however, was the exceptional service. While efficient in taking orders and preparing food and beverages, your team goes the extra mile by delivering orders to your table – a thoughtful touch. I especially want to commend Aly, who took the time to chat with me about coffee and even offered recommendations for food and places to visit in St. Louis. As someone passionate about coffee, I truly appreciated her willingness to connect with guests.

My recent reading of "Unreasonable Hospitality" resonated deeply with the welcoming atmosphere Aly cultivated. I especially appreciated the sample of cold brew and sparkling water she offered.

While some may view coffee simply as a beverage, it's the quality of service and the "unreasonable hospitality" provided by places like Blueprint Coffee that create a lasting positive impression of a city. My experience at your shop has certainly left a memorable mark on my perception...

Review Date: July 30th, 2018

Is Blueprint Coffee a good blue print for coffee? Sadly, no.

In 2017, I was in St. Louis for a Coheed and Cambria concert and discovered Blueprint Coffee. Unfortunately, they closed 5 minutes before I got there. So, I made a mental note to visit it the next time I was in town.

Fast forward to 2018 and I am in town again to see a Cardinals game with my mom. We only had a few minutes to grab some coffee before the game, so we were in and out super quick.

So… why isn’t Blueprint a blue print for coffee shops? The interior was pretty plain. Not that that is bad. It’s just very plain with no décor. We don’t visit coffeehouses for the décor or paint colors. We visit them for coffee.

How was the coffee? It was interesting. I ordered a Tekton v12, which according to the menu was a ‘Colombia/Guatemala’ filtered coffee. It had a hint of chestnut, I think. It was alright. Not something I would order again but not bad enough to not finish.

The whole menu, which was on an awkward clipboard, is weird. It was kind of hard to decipher and figure out how to order a plain black coffee. I’d definitely recommend them having a bit more cohesive and a better laid out menu. They also offered teas and food but since we were in a rush, I didn’t get a chance to see what they offered.

Last but not least… the customer service. The barista must have been having a bad day or something because he showed no enthusiasm when I placed my order and when he handed it to me. That whole mood of ‘you aren’t welcome here’ was actually felt throughout the entire place. Now maybe it was because I was on a time restraint, but I definitely was happy to leave the place.

Now with the disclaimer. Just because I had a ‘less-than-stellar’ experience here doesn’t mean you should avoid it. The online reviews are great and the place was packed when I was there. They opened a 2nd location, so business must be going great. Go there, try it yourself and form your...

They obviously care. They had 6-7 different beans they would pour over - awesome. I got their newest, the Gamatui. It has a strong fruity smell and the taste was a strong fruity flavor. After a few drinks it’s subtled a. It and is good.

Their pastries look very good.

Update - took their pour over class with Valerie and Ashley and 7 other people. What an amazing experience! I can’t speak highly enough for these two giving the class. They were patient, super nerdy about the details of coffee. I felt like I was with my people. The attendees in my sub-group of 4 were also fun and super into it.

There were 8 people and after a high level discussion of terms and basics of brewing they split us into two groups of 4 and then each of them showed us two different methods, pulse and continuous pours. They would demo it and then each of us would do a pour. Of course we each had to try each others’ pours. All were great, with small variations in taste.

I felt like I made at least 5...