Chronicle Coffee

This is a great coffee shop on many levels. Lots of space and light — perfect for conversation or quiet reading. Food is made fresh to order, and the coffee (I had iced coffee) is strong and rich. Most of all, service is friendly and personal. Very relaxed, «neighborhood-​y» atmosphere. It is great to see a cool urban coffee shop in an area of the city that needs good, inspiring businesses and they are focused on making a positive change in the area. And it’s not at all out of the way: Chronicle Coffee is very near the Fox Theater, Jazz at the Bistro, SLU — a short drive up Grand where you can see the beautiful spire of St. Alphonsus. Definitely worth a visit for many reasons!

So, to preface my review, I came here as part of the St Louis Caffeine Crawl. So, my experience might not be the most typical one that most people receive. With that in mind, I really enjoyed this place!
The owner, Jason, was extremely sweet! He took a lot of time to introduce himself and talk a lot about their story and what Chrinicle was trying to do with their coffee shop. The impression I got was a for-​profit company that still does quite a bit of social work. I love the idea, but am a little skeptical about the theory in practice. Anyway, I digress, because based on how efficient the shop was, Jason is doing an absolutely great job!
One of the single-​origin beans I got to try was the Monsoon Malabar. If you haven’t had a chance to, I highly recommend it! It had such a buttery out of this world flavor. I haven’t had anything like this before. It was so amazing, I really have to come back and get some more soon! (Also as a side note, I usually love brighter notes in coffee, but somehow I really loved this even though it was a lot earthier,). All in all, this place was a great stop and I must come back soon :)

Coffee intersects with community! Treat yourself to a hip location, NW coffee, brkfst and lunch. But it doesn’t stop there. Chronicle builds community and changes minds. Support STL and enjoy the flavor.

I’m not sure why this place isn’t busier, but it has all of the essentials in making a fantastic coffee shop. It serves tasty coffee, has fast wifi, and the music selection is fantastic. It’s a nice alternative to several other coffee shops in the area, offers ample table space, and power outlets along the walls. The food is also tasty. I definitely recommend.

This coffee was incredible and the barista did an amazing job. I have been extremely disappointed in the coffee in St. Louis and am so relieved to have found this. It’s perfect for SLU students, but a bit off the beaten path for others. Totally worth it, though. Shout out to the barista on feb 9, 2014 afternoon — quality drinks.

I made a quick stop by Chronicle Coffee before heading to work for the day. I am a huge fan of the set-​up of this place. It is in an area dire for local businesses and they have decorated the shop very nicely. It has warm colored walls, which are adorned with black and white historical pictures. From the inside of the shop you would have no idea that the surrounding neighborhood is a mix of low and middle-​class housing, it seems like it could fit right into an affluent suburb.
As for what they have to offer on the food and drink front, their menu seemed to have plenty of options for both breakfast and lunch. Their drink menu included all the normal coffee shop offerings, in addition to a few unique concoctions like the carmocha… a cross between a caramel latte and mocha. I opted for my usual caramel latte and ended up satisfied, but not wowed. The latte was average, but had a little bit of an off taste to it.
On a potential second visit, I might just go for a normal cup of coffee and some sort of breakfast sandwich. Maybe their specialty is just good cups of normal olé joe, not necessarily fancier coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. I did see that they had coffee from Kaldi’s and Northwest Roasting, so they earn the points for keeping it local!

First time here and I’ll definitely be back.
The owner is friendly and the Ethiopian bold roast is some of the best coffee I’ve had since moving here. That’s saying something since they set the bar pretty high here in STL.
Unlike a certain other well-​frequented coffee house in Tower Grove South, the refills here are free.
And only 0.5 miles from my apartment and the Fox? Sold.

Chronicle Coffee is in a hidden part of town… at least I think it’s hidden. Located off Grand Ave near the Theater District, this place makes a mean iced mocha. And egg sandwich. And muffin. It’s a coffee shop in an area that needs a coffee shop. They also do a nice sized lunch menu. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, give Chronicle a try.

Attention to detail! Chronicle Coffee is a well calculated story. I came here on a Tuesday at 10 in the morning and had the place essentially to myself. Nothing too unique about the menu, I liked the design of the interior, and the music was pumping — maybe a little too loud?
As for the coffee, I got an iced Americano and I would get it again. A little gritty and with less flavors than Blueprint Coffee or Kayak’s, but more enjoyable than Starbucks.
I loved the environment and I’ll be happy to come back again and explore more of the options.
Cheers.

First coffee shop visit since I’ve arrived back in STL, moving from Denver. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
The breakfast, bagel and some sort of AMAZING granola bar, complimented the perfectly flavored coffee from northwest coffee roasters.
I was there for an event so it was wall to wall but didn’t feel smushed or uncomfortable. The staff, two people on, faced with this morning crowd, were all smiles and genuinely happy to welcome us all.
I also loved hearing the owner speak about his vision for the neighborhood and how a coffee shop can begin building a community by giving people a place to gather. I look forward to seeing it grow.

Great coffee. Northwest coffee. Nice space for meetings and just comfortably working.
I love the owners passion for reviving the neighborhood. Fantastic pictures of how the neighborhood started, it’s past and the vision for where it is going.

Sooooo refreshing to see a business with young black people on staff who are capable and courteous. Definitely a place to frequent!!!

A great space to stop in for a meeting or just to hang out. Staff is always friendly and attentive and the coffee and sandwiches are top notch. Great job!

I met the owner a few months back and was very impressed by what I heard about Chronicle Coffee, so I decided to check it out. This place is a small gem tucked away in the Housing Authority building off N. Grand and Page. There is plenty of natural light, and the pale green/​blue paint which chocolate accents gives the shop a very refreshing yet calm atmosphere.
This shop offers house roasted coffees, teas, pastries, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, eggs, and sandwiches for lunch. The atmosphere is very calming. Staff have always greeted me upon entering, but take it a point to be friendly and welcoming. I’m not a big coffee drinker; however, their teas and smoothies are amazing. I typically stop by after going to the gym on Saturday mornings and will get a Nessie Smoothie (spinach, mango, yogurt, apple juice) and will add a scoop of protein powder. I have never had a problem finding street parking.

There’s a great vibe at Chronicle Coffee. I visited with my husband on a quiet Sunday morning and loved the coffee, breakfast and service!

I met Unilocaltern Aaron B here for a quick meeting and some coffee, and I wasn’t sure what to expect! First of all, props to the owner Jason for opening a great coffee shop up in an area that really needs it. I absolutely love the crazy amount of natural light that pours into this place, the amount of tables they have, the staff & the huge food menu. I only had a latte on this visit, but I can’t wait to go back for breakfast (and to hopefully give them the five-​star-​bump!)
What stood out to me the most about Chronicle was the staff. The owner introduced himself and was so friendly, and I can’t speak highly enough about the man who made my latte. He was so considerate and genuinely interested in the kind of drinks we wanted, and made them expertly. I haven’t enjoyed a vanilla latte that much in a long time. He even brought them to our table when they were ready. Just tons of positivity everywhere! It was also fun to look at the photos on the wall & get a little piece of history.
I haven’t quite figured this place out yet, but I look forward to spending more time there. The menu is simple but pretty big, and you should let the owner Jason tell you about the healthy techniques they use while cooking everything. Pretty cool, and I always appreciate a local spot doing their part to keep their patrons healthy & happy.
Don’t hesitate in stopping by Chronicle… it might be off your typical beaten path, but it definitely deserves support from St. Louis locals!

Chronicle is the newest venture of the Northwest Coffee family. It is located a couple blocks north of Grand Center near the intersection of Page and Grand. The surrounding neighborhood is quite a bit of new construction and is in great shape.
Chronicle is a very welcoming space located in a new building as well. The walls are all glass on two sides for a lot of natural light and to watch the world go by.
Their coffee and food menu is near identical to the Clayton location. A wide variety of food and drinks which are well-​priced and much of the food is locally sourced.
Chronicle is located right where Pruitt Igoe was stood and the owner hopes that this space can help tell the story of that era. There are a lot of great pictures from days gone by at the development.
It is not only a great place to relax but a new anchor community space for the neighborhood. You should really check this place out.

Wins the award for most St Louis-​y coffee shop. The energy here is all good.
The owner Jason recently purchased Northwest Coffee (2 locations) and I love that he is so engaged in the stores and in the community. It’s great espresso, Companion bread pasteries, smoothies, sandwiches. Seating is indoor, but huge windows on corner location makes you feel like you are outside.

Had a great lunch here on a quiet Saturday.
Nice bright space with some of the friendliest and most helpful staff I’ve encountered.
They have Northwest coffee and several smoothie options and a small menu of breakfast (egg-​focused) sandwiches and a couple of lunch items. The breakfast burrito was great — simple but flavorful and well executed.
The coffee was good, the food was good, the clientele and staff were great.
My only minor complaint would be the hours, but this place is a great asset to the north side.

Great place. Props to Jason, the (extremely friendly and talkative) owner, for taking a risk at Page and Grand. The coffee’s all Northwest coffee, so take that at what you will – some love it, others don’t, but it beats what most people are making at home. Well designed interior, extremely welcoming and comfortable. A chess board is set up, which is a big plus. Tasty food. Fun staff.
For those of you worried that the area may be too rough: a young woman’s car got stuck in the snow outside the day I was there. 4 other people showed up out of the blue to help push it out, including some guy who ran away and returned with a shovel. Back slaps and conversation abound afterwards.