The Loop

We love the loop mainly for the variety of food available however there is some of the most unique shopping as well. I would say this is a travelers must for at least a few afternoon or evening hours.

The Loop Trolley Project is progressing quickly now and it THE place for out-​of-​towners to visit! Great art, food, shopping….
This area is come-​as-​you-​are! And that’s part of its eclectic charm!
Cicero’s pizza
Blueberry Hill burgers
COMPONERE art, gifts, jewelry
Sole and Blues bags an fashion finds
Love it!

Being born and raised in St. Louis City, I’ve always been a the Delmar Loop and all its glory over the many years. I love how I can come her for incense at Sunshine Daydream, coffee made my way at Starbucks or Blueprint, protein shake from Smoothie King, sushi, Cicero’s pizza, FroYo, Chipolte, Insomnia Cookies, thifty jewels from Rag-​O-​Ramo (now called Avalon), a scoop of sin from Ben & Jerry’s, a tasty Mission Taco or Seoul; whatever your vice, groceries from United Provisions, a tat at Iron Age Studio, bowling at Pin Up or wings from Pi Pizza all in a 1 mile radius.
BUT… sorry to alarm you, lol the kids terriorize this beautiful area on the weekends during summer months. It ridiculous how they have no order or respect for those trying to have a simple night out on the town in peace. Sure there’s a curfew but I mean really… did you obey curfew when you were underage? I wish I could put a few of them over my knee but what’s the point. I’ll still be here enjoying my beloved Loop. You should too

This place is a must see in STL for sure. Since moving here I’ve noticed that I go here quite a lot and that whenever I have visitors this is one of the first places on my list to take them to. Why is that you ask? Well there are a vast array of restaurants that feature anything from Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Pub food, Mediterranean, Italian, Chinese and so much more!!! There are so many cool and funky shops to window shop and peruse at. Plus there always seems to be a new addition to the area almost every year which is great. The art and sculptures on the street are also very interesting, definitely worth a look at.
I loved this neighborhood from the start because I was feeling a little lonely and starving for a community feeling. I get the Asian love here because there are so many Asians hanging out which is really fun. My favorite spot is Piccione Pastry but you can’t go wrong with Fitz’s and St. Louis Bubble Tea which are just around the corner.
There are quite a lot of tourists here and it is very noticeable but the great thing about The Loop is that there are lots of new things to see and experience but at the same time there’s also a lot of familiar things especially for the people who are more hesitant to trying out stuff.
The only downside that I can say is that on the weekends it can get really crowded, like you have to walk around people because the street is so packed. It can get annoying especially because it seems like most of these people are just loitering in front of the shops. I have never felt like I was in danger but just like in any other place be aware of your surroundings. It doesn’t hurt that there are lots of cops here during weekend nights.

Very cool area in St. Louis. Great eclectic place. Vibrant & lively street with small boutiques with great selections. Excellent variety of restaurants/​cafes and ethnic foods, ice cream and yogurt. Close to WashU and lots of students too. There are usually festivals or fairs and music played somewhere.

You can never gone wrong in the loop! One of Americas most iconic streets. Tons of eclectic shops, restaurants, concert Venues, coffee shops ect. Very diverse people and great culture. It does get quite crowded at times and parking can be a hassle so you have been warned:)

Not at all what I expected from the tourist info I had read. I thought it would be more like the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Fran. Its just a street with unimpressive stores and restaurants. There are some sketchy folks hanging out in the area. Its not a high class neighborhood although there are some pricey things there. The Moonrise Hotel is very nice and I had a good meal at Three Kings. Its not a bad place just not what I was expecting.

Young, eclectic vibe. Loved the whole scene. Tons of restaurants and things to do. There was a really good diverse mix of people walking around. This is a great place to bring guests visiting from out of town, like myself, to experience a different side of St. Louis. They even have their own hollywood stars on Delmar Blvd. which made the walk more fun and interesting.

Felt very unsafe. Rampant youths running through the streets and parking lots at 8pm on a Saturday night. Heard the phrase «they can’t catch all of us». Fighting in traffic, seemingly interested in shooting a YouTube video. Overshadowed anything good about the area.

Like most places you’ll visit, it’s all about the company you hold. I had a blast here, prices were fair, loved the variety of food, drink and shop options. My only gripe is parking, so I’ll retain the fifth star for that one!

Just one of those places you’ve GOT to visit while in St. Louis. Fitz’s root beer micro brewery, Vintage Vinyl, pizza shops and bars all lined up on one street. What more can you ask for?

The Loop is one of the best neighborhoods in the country, and its right here in St.Louis. From its eclectic stores and restaurants, the Tivoli and The Pageant all bring together an amazing and culturally diverse neighborhood.
The Loop has almost anything you can ask for, you can get anything from Syrian, Mexican, and Italian cuisine, to something as simple as frozen yogurt and or Ben & Jerry’s. No stop to the Loop would be complete without a stop in Vintage Vinyl, one of the last true record stores where the employees actually know and care about music. Or enjoy a Root Beer Float at Fitz’s, after walking down the Saint Louis Walk of Fame and visiting the Chuck Berry statue. Catch a movie at the Tivoli, a true classic and historic theater which opened in 1924 but still modern enough with 3 digital projection screens and sound to match. Or catch a show at The Pageant, possibly one of the best concert venues in Saint Louis, or according to Pollstar, one of the top 5 venues in the world.
The Loop is a true treasure to Saint Louis, and something I wish other neighborhoods in the area would aspire to be. With continuing development like Global Foods The Loop will continue to be an amazing, place to live, work, and play.

This is one of the main bar scene areas in St. Louis; if you walk them, you will see groups of guys and girls hanging out. Sometimes I laugh when one of the girls turns down a guy making a move on the street.
It is essentially a long path in u-​city, named as such for the proximity to multiple campuses that contains bars, restaurants, and small snack and shopping stores.
The problem is lack of good parking, you have to pay for meters and the garage unless you find one of a few parking spots, which is hard to do during the day so imagine how it will be at night.
The loop is decent, but not spectacular.

Oh, The Loop. How I adored you when I was 16 and how I can barely stand you now. I will admit, I have had some very memorable evenings in this bustling part of St. Louis, but the loud, boisterous teenagers really get me down. While trying to enjoy a nice date night with my husband, I can hardly hear myself think let alone carry on a conversation as we strolled down Delmar. What keeps me coming back is the food. It is beyond good and if you do it right — it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. My husband and I ate at Ranoush for just over $ 20! Not too shabby if I say so myself.
I don’t foresee myself fighting my way into the last available parking space in University City frequently; however, I will be back to see Garbage at the Pageant on 9 April :)

The Loop is a unique bit of terra firma that adds to the collection of fun neighborhoods found around St. Louis. The Loop has a plethora of good to excellent spots to dine, drink, and shop.
Blueberry Hill is a staple and a great spot to soak up some fun atmosphere while noshing on a great burger and fries.
Snarf’s is one of the tastiest sandwich spots I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.
I go to the Tivoli to catch a quality film at least once a month. The theater seats are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the popcorn is good!
Three King’s Pub is another great place — recently had a delicious chopped salad. My dining partner had a particularly good burger.
Seoul Taco — I used to hit the food truck every few weeks, now I can just pop in the Loop to have a couple of Bulgogi tacos — AMAZING!
Chinese Noodle Café — best hot n sour soup in St. Louis — the owner is super nice and always brings a little something extra to the table on the house
Pi — Some of the best deep dish pizza ever
Moonrise Hotel — Great breakfast in lobby restaurant and the bar on the roof is a great place to spend a warm summer night.
Plow Sharing Crafts — great place to pick up a unique gift crafted from artisans around the globe
City Sprouts — Super cute baby store — I have given gifts from City Sprouts and they are always a big hit.
The Pageant — let’s see I have seen Joshua Radin, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and others — priced under $ 30 bucks — A bargain
Market Pub House — really affordable appetizer menu — Good Pub Grub!
Mission Taco Joint– one of the newest spots to open — Have to say the Fish Taco is Delish!
Ranoush — Syrian food and belly dancing! How can you go wrong — we split 3 appetizers and have dessert — try the Batata Harra, Hummus (some of the best ever), and Fatayer. You won’t be disappointed with the baklava
Melting Pot — Worth splurging at least once for this unique experience — my niece loved the whole process and atmosphere — we just did cheese fondue and dessert fondue.

The Loop, a stretch of overpriced, overrated, touristy stores outside of St. Louis in University City, is home to the following places:
–A movie theater
–A bowling alley
–A comic book store
–A FroYo, a Coldstone, and two other ice cream shops
–A restaurant that specializes in root beer
–At least 2 craft/​art supply stores
–Several live music venues
–Two record stores
–A few t-​shirt and baseball cap stores
–A store that specializes in selling video games
–A restaurant that sells ONLY mac & cheese
–A public library
Thank god they basically have banned teenagers from this place, because what in the Hell would a teenager be doing there???
I’m not saying I haven’t had fun here. I’m not saying I wouldn’t go here. I’m just saying that when I hear people brag about this place, I throw up a little in my mouth.

I love this area. It’s very modern and you will see everything there. It’s got a walk of fame, which is way cool. So many activities happen in the loop.
there are so many food options and stores, you can’t miss out on a day trip to visit The Loop.

I really enjoy visiting the Loop. I can remember when I first moved to the area people kept talking about this place like it was an actual «loop», but clearly it is just a street. Don’t let the name confuse you.
There are multiple restaurants, stores, coffee shops, bars, etc to visit while walking on Delmar.
I think the Stars on the ground with famous names is pretty exciting if you’re into that kind of stuff. It’s almost like we have our own «Hollywood Blvd» only it’s called the «Delmar Loop».
Good times are always had while in the loop. Give it a try!

Close to Wash U, chock-​full of ethnic food, and a great place to walk up and down. In daylight. With friends.
The Loop is not «dangerous» at night — but it’s not the safest place in town.