About

Cafe la Vie transitions from cafe and coffee bar in the morning, to a relaxed restaurant and lounge in the evening. Enjoy Illy Gourment Coffee prepared by a master barista to evening cocktails, sharables, and dessert prepared by a first-class team. The spacious 7,400 sq. foot restaurant is open for Breakfast, Sparkling Hour (our version of Happy Hour) and Dinner. Cafe la Vie offers dishes highlighting European classics with local St. Louis flavors in a warm and inviting environment.

7730 Bonhomme Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105

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13 Reviews | Write a Review
A few vegetarian options. Not a huge breakfast menu.
Reviewed By hikinggirl55 August 2026

We chose this restaurant for the location (good area for shopping, walking, and convenience) inside the hotel. Free parking if you get your parking ticket validated at the front desk. We waited for...

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Watery bisque, no sauce with sandwich, no spoon with coffee. No check in from waitress. Other waitress not helpful.
Reviewed By smjpds September 2025

The restaurant is pretty but food not great at all and slow disinterested servers. I should have stayed away when I saw a 3.5 review as that was over generous

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Overwhelmingly disappointing Easter Brunch
Reviewed By sunofabeachStl April 2025

Probably the worst brunch I have ever had. The ballroom that was being used was sparse and undecorated. The service was bad. The food was poor. The price did not seem bad $65.00 per person, but...

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Hours

Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 11:00am Friday & Saturday: 7:00am -11:30am

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TripAdvisor Rating:

13 Reviews | Write a Review
A few vegetarian options. Not a huge breakfast menu.
Reviewed By hikinggirl55 August 2026

We chose this restaurant for the location (good area for shopping, walking, and convenience) inside the hotel. Free parking if you get your parking ticket validated at the front desk. We waited for...

Full Review
Watery bisque, no sauce with sandwich, no spoon with coffee. No check in from waitress. Other waitress not helpful.
Reviewed By smjpds September 2025

The restaurant is pretty but food not great at all and slow disinterested servers. I should have stayed away when I saw a 3.5 review as that was over generous

Full Review
Overwhelmingly disappointing Easter Brunch
Reviewed By sunofabeachStl April 2025

Probably the worst brunch I have ever had. The ballroom that was being used was sparse and undecorated. The service was bad. The food was poor. The price did not seem bad $65.00 per person, but...

Full Review
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