Hidden gems: places in University City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in University City. Ratings are based from 38 places in the city.

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Joe's Cafe & Art Gallery
Night club
👍👍 Finally made it here! Joe’s Cafe has been on my STL Bucket List forever! A quirky place, with great music in the Skinker-DeBalievere neighborhood near Forest Park and Washington University. You need to get there early to grab your seats…bring your own food and drink…your friends…then sit back and r...
5.00 (43 reviews) (~1.47 km from centre)
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Black Lab
Coffee shop
5.00 (15 reviews) (~0.21 km from centre)
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BerryBox Superfood Bar
Açaí shop
👍👍 Such a great new spot in STL! Sooo many great options for bases, toppings, smoothies and coffee/tea! Super nutritious add ins like bee pollen, collagen, protein powders (whey and plant based available!) as well as dairy and non dairy milks etc. Staff are great and there’s lots of tables and outlets...
5.00 (10 reviews) (~1.86 km from centre)
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La Gasolina
Lounge
5.00 (7 reviews) (~1.06 km from centre)
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TR Music & Voice Lessons
Guitar instructor
5.00 (6 reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)
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Carter Commons Food Hall
Food court
5.00 (5 reviews) (~1.95 km from centre)
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Adina's Vegan Cuisine
Restaurant
👍👍 Everything is good but the customer service was really wonderful. The kale salad is also delicious. It's really really good I could have eaten a couple more bowls of it. Has a slight garlic flavor which just really enhances it.
$$ $$
4.90 (28 reviews) (~1.95 km from centre)
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Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center
Conference center
👍👍 Attended for a day seminar. The staff really take care of the visitors. Great hot breakfast and lunch. Comfortable conference rooms. Clean bathrooms. Very friendly and accommodating staff. And a beautiful campus.
4.80 (132 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)
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Katsuya STL
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (126 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)
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560 Music Center
Concert hall
Concerts, recitals & other events held in a converted art deco temple with 3 performance spaces.
4.80 (67 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)
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Flynn Park
Park
😐 Just stopped though with my daughter to kill some time. The park was clean and the playground had unique equipment. The only bummer was a lady with two big dog running unleashed and an area on the sidewalk littered with poop.
4.80 (40 reviews) (~1.19 km from centre)
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Greenway Apartments
Apartment complex
👍 RIP Mike
4.80 (8 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Up Late
Fast food restaurant
$ $$$
4.80 (6 reviews) (~0.96 km from centre)
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The Banh Mi Shop
Vietnamese restaurant
👍 Got the bbq pork and chicken bahn mi sandwiches and they were pretty good! Meat was on drier end. Wish there was more sauce and taste to the vegetable fillings
$ $$$
4.70 (141 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Lewis Park
Park
👍 Nice park with a pond with fountains. A good playground. Great for sledding in the Winter.
4.70 (135 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)
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University City Public Library
Public library
👍👍 What a nice place! Free bathrooms in the loop, air conditioning, super friendly people and of course all the books :) I worked from here for a bit since the environment was super welcoming and quite. The library is large with multiple layers and outlets around some seating. If Starbucks is filled...
4.70 (109 reviews) (~0.1 km from centre)
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Francis Olympic Field
Stadium
4.70 (80 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)
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The Resplendent Crow
Home goods store
👍 I've bought a few pieces from Resplendent Crow and sold her a few pieces over the years, as I'm local. I'm also critical as my husband does this kind of refinishing/painting for a living (but is swamped and has no personal spray booth). The first piece I bought finished I wasn't too happy with, but...
4.70 (57 reviews) (~1.19 km from centre)
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The Black Rep
Performing arts theater
4.70 (48 reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)
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Heman Park Tennis Courts
Tennis court
👍👍 These are great courts with some lit. There is plenty of parking and the restroom facilities are well maintained. With this good stuff in mind, the courts can be busy.
4.70 (38 reviews) (~1.16 km from centre)
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