Imogene’s

Imogene’s is a charming little find no doubt… Especially for one looking for a non run of the mill franchise-​y place that defines most of west county STL. The owners and store ladies are oh so sweet and helpful. This place is fantastic for a speciality weekday or weekend lunch/​brunch. Or even small showers or celebrations! The restaurant service was very good though a hair awkward at times but our gal was very sweet. The food was delicious but honestly I felt that for $ 14 the quiche portion should have been a bit larger. I was still hungry when I left though I noticed the portions of my friends food items looked more in line. The boutique was adorable though a bit overpriced! Wish they would let me come in there and help them out! Imogene’s!!! You need to advertise!!! And maybe offer locals an area to sell cool unique items on consignment which may attract people to their shop looking for those particular items. Wonderful place overall will definitely go back very very soon!

I have to wonder where all of the great reviews on Unilocal come from, perhaps everyone who reviewed Imogene’s all had the same Greek quiche over which more than one person raved. Knowing for a while that I was going to be visiting Imogene’s, I was all prepared to order that quiche. Unfortunately, it was not the quiche of the day, today’s offering was a Bacon Quiche, but with a large number of us in tow, all arriving just minutes after opening, we were told that the quiche wasn’t available and wouldn’t be for 20 minutes. Had I known at the time that it would be 35 minutes before we actually had food in front of us, I would have held out for the quiche, the hope being, that it was as good as the Greek.
Instead I opted for one of the daily specials, the crab cake that, it turned out, was so special that they only had six on hand. I ordered one of them and a cup of the soup du jour, the lobster bisque.
As I mentioned, it was quite a wait before we were served. This was not a problem, really, because we had plenty of time to converse and were in no hurry. Our waitress, Cindy, was a gem. Efficient and pleasant, that woman never stopped moving from the time we arrived.
The bisque arrived first, minutes later the crab cake was served. The bisque was flavorful, but it would have been nice if it had actually contained lobster. Even a piece would have been appreciated. The strongest taste that was evident in the rich, creamy broth was Sherry. Two of us ordered the bisque, and not a single shred of lobster was to be found in either of our bowls. It was topped with a sprinkling of chopped scallions and two small shrimp. It would have been more honest to list this as lobster FLAVORED bisque rather than lobster bisque, or even Shrimp Bisque as it did contain shrimp in the garnish.
The crab cake was adequate, but served cold. It was topped with a flavorful relish of finely diced peppers and halved cherry tomatoes. It was good and the crab cake was good, but it was not great, nor was it special in any way. I try to order things that I would not normally make at home when dining out, but I have to say that I was seriously eyeballing the BLT that was served to someone at the end of our table after taking a bite of my cold crab.
The restaurant is attractive and welcoming, the service was good, the shop varied and fun to browse. Will I go back? No.

Fantastic place. Hot tea, wines, brunch. The quiche is incredible. Nice shopping for unique items. Lots of holiday merchandise. Parking lot in back. Some angled parking in front. A short walk across the road to The Porch and Three French Hens is just a bit down the road. Very nice to have this business in Wildwood!

What a great little place!
We went there for a neighborhood foodie outing and I really enjoyed myself. The format was incredibly similar to a Unilocal elite event but with two major departures: nobody involved in the operation of the place had ever heard of Unilocal and we were asked to leave a tip for the servers. No problem — we showed the owner Unilocal’s website on our phones and left a big tip because they took such great care of us.
There were 12 of us at this event. We were offered wine upon arrival but I had too much to do that afternoon so I stuck with iced tea. The wife had a glass of pinot that she seemed to enjoy. The owner greeted us personally and explained the flow of the event as well as her approach to her business. I always love gaining insights into how people approach running their businesses!
The first bite was an absolutely amazing pumpkin soup. It tasted like pumpkin pie but was definitely a soup. I will crave that soup!
The next offering was a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant with a beautiful mixed green salad. The chicken salad was pretty good, the croissant was clearly not house-​made but acceptable. The salad stole the show! They make a sweet basil dressing with basil that comes out of the garden behind the place. It was amazing! One of those tastes you can tell only exists for a few weeks each year but that you’re glad you found.
The meal ended with an amazing tray of dessert options. Everything looked amazing but we opted for a pumpkin cheesecake and the raspberry-​lemon torte. Both were really good but the guy next to me had the carrot cake and I think I will order that next time I’m there.
This place is a real find…

Came here for a Wildhorse neighborhood event so we were served a sampling menu. First course was the pumpkin soup. It was creamy with just the right amount of spice and a great consistency. I would come here again just to eat this… I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a soup so much!
For the main course we were served homemade chicken salad on croissants and a salad with a basil dressing. The chicken salad was sweet and creamy with a great consistency. The salad dressing was good enough to bottle; the owner told us that they make it with basil from their garden.
Dessert was a choice of many options; they do not make their desserts in house but the bakery that supplies them does a good jobs. Portions were a bit disproportionate — the desserts were easily large enough to split.
The service was a little bit awkward, but I think it was due to the space limitations around our table. Only one minor quibble — we were handed styrofoam containers to pack up our own leftovers and it was difficult because there was not much extra room on our table. Would have preferred the server to package the food.
Great place for the ladies-​who-​lunch crowd. The husband enjoyed the food, but the beauty of the place and the offerings in the store were lost on him.

Simply LOVELY! My Mom and I went to Imogene’s for lunch followed by a bit of shopping. Split two entrees: the quiche, that day’s special, and a salad with a scone (delicious and more than enough food for the two of us). The ladies in the store were especially friendly and helpful without pressuring us. TIP: You simply must buy whole bean coffee from the store! It’s truly a delicacy!

Love the new location! The dining room was beautifully decorated for Autumn. The food was delicious. We had the Greek quiche with a scone. Very gourmet presentation on the plates. Good prices. Definitely worth MANY return visits! Great service.

What a perfectly delightful and beautifully appointed tea room and gift shop.
My friend and I arrived at 11 a.m., just as service was beginning. The tea room was all decorated up for autumn, and it was stunning with beautiful table decorations and linen tableclothes.
We both ordered an iced tea, a cup of the pumpkin soup (a special that day) and the Greek quiche. Dining partner chose a scone to accompany her quiche. I chose a mixed green salad.
The pumpkin soup was so delicately spiced and scrumptuous with tiny bits of carrot. It was a large cup! And divinely creamy!
The Greek quiche also was a large portion full of tomatoes, feta, Kalamata olives and onion (maybe). I am not a quiche fan at all, but I just could not resist the Greek approach, which was perfectly balanced and proportioned — and delicious. I believe there was a shave of fresh Mozz on top.
Now I have a five-​star comparative — that thick yet flaky, crunchy, buttery crust (something I usually don’t like, because it’s often soggy, gluey and tasteless) that was so delicious. Well, I now know what fabulous quiche crust is – never had it before!
It also saved well for a leftover lunch the next day, along with a couple bites of my salad — all of which was divine.
I gave $$ on pricing, but it was a $ 23 lunch. In my book, not something you do too often. But it was a true treat!
The gift shop (it was much more than a gift shop) was full of coffeebeans, loose teas, teapots/​cozies and other accessories, coffee cups and mugs, framed prints, candles, jewelry, home furnishings, knick-​knacks of all varieties, furniture, dried flowers and botanicals, and Halloween decorations. Lots to study, review and contemplate.
This would be a great place to visit if you were reaccessorizing a room.
And you cannot visit without experiencing the facilities — who wouldn’t want that elegance in their home?