It's a cool summer morning, you awoke at a charming, riverside vacation rental, and you're sitting at a sidewalk table enjoying the perfect cup of coffee. Locals & tourists meander the brick-paved streets enjoying the weather, and the foam of your latte swirls in your cup.

A cup of coffee (or tea) in the morning is the perfect start to a weekend getaway, and if anything is true about St. Charles, it's that we are BIG fans of coffee. Each STC coffee shop has its own take on the ancient comfort beverage, and its own atmosphere to boot. From the tried & true long-timers on Main Street to modern hangouts in Midtown and cozy study nooks near Lindenwood University, there's a cup o' joe for everyone. We've come up with a list to help you decide which to try first., Plan your trip today, and discover the perfect cup in Saint Charles.