Central West End

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About this Neighborhood

Stretching to the border of Forest Park and its free cultural institutions, the Central West End is one of St. Louis's most storied neighborhoods, home to the Cathedral Basilica and its world-class mosaics. On the ground it delivers: 47 restaurants, half a dozen coffee shops, and nearly 7,000 Yelp reviews averaging a confident 4.6. Reviewers gravitate to spots like Brasserie by Niche, Retreat Gastropub, and Yellowbelly, while Foursquare's regulars flag the grocery stores, delis, dessert shops, and sushi that fill out the everyday. Two parks and a few fitness options keep it grounded. It's a neighborhood that feels both cultured and genuinely walkable.