If you're a staunch devotee of being the first to try the next big culinary trend, "dough-nut" miss Parlor Doughnuts, a tasty new breakfast spot in Wentzville.
The Soda Fountain at Union Station serves up an atmosphere and décor that are as bubbly, sweet and playful as its retro menu. Diners can choose from sundaes, malts, floats and ice cream by the scoop. The real scene-stealer, however, is the wide variety of shakes, which includes classic fare like chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, and boozy concoctions for the over 21 crowd.
A walk into La Patisserie Chouquette, a corner pastry shop in Botanical Heights, is a step into a dreamscape of jewel-colored macarons, buttery breads and cakes, and refreshing coffees and teas. Adorned with emerald couches, rustic wooden furnishings, and gold chandeliers, this pastry shop is a glamorous, yet cozy, location to grab some dessert and coffee to-go, or to sit and stay for a chat.
The recipe for a great afternoon: One delicious cupcake, a scoop of butter cream frosting, a dash of sprinkles, a pinch of creativity, two little hands and lots of giggles. Put it all together and you have Sweetology.