Shameless Grounds — Restaurant in St. Louis

I love coming here but rarely is it my first thought. The coffee is nothing special, but it's not all about the coffee at Shameless Grounds. The entire ambiance is something that the rest of St. Louis just has not captured yet. A safe space for everything sexual, the vibe is just one of welcomeness. And before you ask, children are not allowed here. If you are close minded, this may be too much for you as well.

The decor is everything sexual. There are walls of books from eroticism to self-help, and the tables are plastered with women and men in all sorts of sexualised poses from magazines over the years. There does not seem to be any taboo, and it makes the place an overall treat to visit. On top of that, the staff is just pleasant to a fault. You order at the back, but they bring it out to you when it's reading, which is usually quick. I have heard some grumblings about the food, but I have never had a bad meal here, but I do not always eat here so I may just be lucky.

On top of that, they have alcohol. I come here to write papers and the choice between coffee, and a good beer is always a nice problem to have. One to keep me awake, one to keep the words flowing. It's not an expansive bar, but it is just enough to spice up a coffee or just have a good pint.

Overall I do like this coffee shop. It's not perfect, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a visit. I will keep coming back here because every time I visit, I am reminded of why I keep coming back. Good people and a healthy environment are always a plus, and a reason to return time...

Sadness is... Knowing I could have been to their new location far, far prior to when I finally was.

I had the utmost pleasure of stopping by on a Friday, middle of lunch, and my lunch still only took about 15 minutes to make it to my table in spite of their warnings of a wait... ...I could not be more overwhelmingly elated that I waited. knowing how good it turned out. The food genuinely only paralleled to the quality of service at this location, makes this a destination for every occasion.

Albeit not entirely suited to the younger crowd, Shameless Grounds fills an amazing category of destination for the weary traveler or person on the go wanting a place a bit different, and for once not entirely "family oriented". This might not be a place to bring the kids on a busy afternoon, but it's by far one of the most memorable for just about any other occasion.

In spite of my overwhelming indecisiveness, the staff here was able to get my order placed which in the end was an iced mocha, a brownie, and a LGBTQ... Which to be clear, is "Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on warm Pita with Queso. Served with a pickle" and I could not be more impressed with the overall quality of what I received. Not only was the brownie absolutely divine through and through, but the LGBTQ was tasty, fresh, and memorable.

I'm so glad I finally had the amazing opportunity to stop by this place (at their new location, specifically), and I will ABSOLUTELY be back.

GO THERE ALREADY, YOU KNOW...

If you’re looking for a place where your inner 12-year-old boy mentality can giggle uncontrollably while your adult self enjoys a damn fine cup of coffee, Shameless Grounds in St. Louis is your nirvana. It’s in the Benton Park neighborhood at 1901 Withnell Ave and is a sex-positive café that has been making uptight people uncomfortable since 2011. and we love that!

Upon entering, you’re greeted by an atmosphere that’s as cozy as your grandma’s living room if your grandma was into risqué literature and cheeky décor. The walls are lined with human sexuality lending literature.

Now, let’s talk about the menu. I couldn’t resist ordering the “Morning Wood,” a breakfast bowl. The combination of eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat or veggies so satisfying, it almost made me mature. Almost. The staff here are friendly and inclusive, making everyone feel welcome.

Shameless Grounds isn’t just about food and drinks; it’s a community hub. They offer free STI testing every other Friday and provide an array of safe sex supplies at no cost. Because nothing says “I care” like grabbing a coffee and a handful of condoms on...