Florentin

Excellent brunch choices. I really enjoyed the shakshouka and fresh fruit smoothie. The restaurant was very cute and was very welcoming from the moment we walked in.

My absolute favorite lunch and brunch spot in STL. I always get the shawarma and Greek salad.

Always been a fan of their Persian omelette but wanted to try the egg shakshuka and the Yarok juice and totally fell in love with the food again! Came back after 5 months and the menu seems changed, the ambience is different but the food taste remains the same.! Totally worth it.

Food was really good! I enjoyed the new to me flavors of the harissa and the toast was surprisingly refreshing with the topping (reminded me of Greek yogurt). Space is a little small and the seating was a little simple. The tables are small metal rusted tables, so not my favorite. Service was attentive enough, our server came by at correct times. Some of the prices are a bit steep but maybe they’re worth it?

The food is consistently great, but the service lacks attention to detail and is very careless. Kashkaval Borekas | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavor - this dish instantly transports me back to Eastern Europe. The grated tomato in the tahini is a brilliant touch, adding a vibrant burst of flavor. Jerusalem Bagel w/ Labne and Zaatar | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolute fire. The bagel was toasted to perfection - crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy inside. Avocado Toast | ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Not sure if the Muhammara is the best base for the avocado, cucumbers, and other toppings. A labne base might work better for balance. Also, upgrading the bread to a high-quality artisanal sourdough instead of the standard, “wonder bread”-shaped toast would elevate the dish. Lamb Pita “Arais” | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Beautifully seasoned with amazing flavors, but the lamb could be improved. Using succulent lamb shavings instead of the current kufte-style filling might take it to the next level. Tea & Coffee Service Impressive variety with great choices. The servers feel more like unmotivated food runners than true hospitality professionals - they simply drop off glasses and dishes without much engagement and move on. There’s little effort to create a welcoming experience, which takes away from the overall vibe. It’s a shame because the atmosphere itself is lively and inviting, but the impersonal service dampens what could otherwise be a fantastic dining experience.