Antagonist Cafe
2727 S 12th St, St. Louis, MO
Crema's Take
“Housed in a restored police station with jail cell booths that double as seating, Antagonist Cafe brings literary flair and serious coffee craftsmanship to St. Louis—it's the sister shop to the beloved Protagonist Cafe, and their small-batch, fresh-roasted espresso drinks (especially their five-star mochas) are matched only by the genuine warmth of their welcome. This is the kind of place where baristas actually know their coffee, the pastries are baked fresh daily, and the quirky, character-filled atmosphere makes you want to linger long after your cup is empty.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused.
Google Reviews
This place is so cool, I can hardly stand it. Love how it looks. Love the drinks. Love the smell of freshly-roasted coffee beans that hits you as you walk in. Love the decor (most of the seating is in actual old-timey prison cells, how fun is that??) Despite being smaller, it…
We ordered the Checkmate Chai Latte and the Sonic Latte. The Checkmate Chai Latte has white chocolate and chocolate drizzle and topped with cold foam. The Sonic Latte has blueberry white mocha. It was fun sharing the drinks. We both enjoyed the Sonic Latte. It was very smooth…
Unique cafe to visit. The coffees our group ordered were good. Our gluten free friend could also enjoy a baked treat!
Intriguing place to have a cup of coffee. We both had the mocha that were 5 star delicious. Jail cells with booths in them are very cool. Highly recommended and will be back!
Protagonist and Antagonist are some of my favorite coffee shops I've ever visited. They know their coffee and everything I've ordered has been delicious. I don't always like to stray from the drinks/foods that I know I like, but every time I've tried something new here I've…
I stopped in to get a cup of coffee on a rainy cold day. The first impression was how I was welcomed the moment I walked inside. I was greeted with such joy and smiles. I always check the bathrooms before I order anything to make sure they are clean. And thankfully it was. I…
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