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The Benton Park Cafe to Reopen in St. Louis

Residents and visitors of St. Louis have probably heard of the famous Benton Park Cafe. If you haven’t, it’s worth visiting during your next trip to South St. Louis.

The Benton Park Cafe is a local business near downtown St. Louis, across from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, that offers exceptional menu items and award-winning coffee. After being closed for a year, the restaurant is under new management.

While the new Café is making some changes, to improve the quality of the previous establishment, yet they will be including all your menu favorites. Read on to learn more about the Benton Park Café, the plans by the new owners, and some of the tasty treats you can get at the new-and-improved Café.

Where is the Benton Park Cafe?

The Benton Park Cafe is located in Benton Park, St. Louis, at 2901 Salena Street, 63118. It’s between three local parks: Benton Park, Cherokee Park, and Fremont Park, making it an excellent place to visit and enjoy one of St. Louis’ beautiful southside neighborhoods.

Additionally, the Benton Park Cafe is just walking distance from the Anheuser Busch Brewery and a five minute drive from Lehmann House Bed and Breakfast in Lafayette Square.

The Café was founded by Jessica Lenzen and John Caton in 2007. It closed last April for renovations but then never reopened. Recently, Gavin Haslett and Elicia Eskew purchased and completed renovations on the Café so it could reopen.

The Cafe reopened for business on Thursday, January 19th, 2023. It’s open Thursday through Monday from 7:00am to 2:00pm.

Will the Menu Change Under New Ownership?

According to the Riverfront Times, the new owners have no intention of changing the menu or aesthetics of Benton Park Cafe. The recent renovations are an effort to make the business more efficient and up to code.

Some of the menu items that didn’t sell well in the past will be removed and replaced with delectable new offerings, such as gluten-free pizza and some must-try vegetarian options. Currently, the main difference is that the Café does not yet have a liquor license.

What Are Some of the Most Popular Menu Items?

There are several delicious dishes to try at the new and improved cafe. Some of the most popular items include:

  • The Hoofer Omelet: Ham, chorizo, sausage, and bacon make this a mouth-watering meat lover’s breakfast.
  • Veggie Pizza: Have it for breakfast or lunch. This pizza has egg, tomato, onion, mushroom, avocado, and spinach for a hearty and healthy meal.
  • BP Slinger: A breakfast variation on the St. Louis classic. It includes beer biscuits and a full breakfast smothered in their house-made sausage gravy.
  • The Hefty Lefty: Local pulled pork with St. Louis-style barbeque sauce. This sandwich is massive, so you may have to ask for a to-go box!

Stop by Benton Park Cafe on Your Next Trip to St. Louis. The Benton Park Cafe has always been a favorite local breakfast and brunch spot that is returning new and improved.

Under new management and with the completion of renovations, the Benton Park Cafe is reopened and better than ever.

If you’re interested in dining at the Benton Park Café on your next visit to St. Louis, plan your stay and BOOK A ROOM at Lehmann House Bed and Breakfast, just five minutes from the Benton Park Cafe and walking distance from downtown St. Louis.

 

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