St. Louis Restaurants We've Lost So Far in 2022 [PHOTOS]
COVID-19, supply-chain issues, worker shortages, rising costs and the grind of an often-difficult industry closed the doors at too many restaurants across greater St. Louis in 2022. We lost some long-time favorites and some that had barely gotten the chance to make their marks upon the region's dining scene.
City Diner
Tower Grove South
After three decades, the City Diner on South Grand closed this year.
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Sweetie Pie's Upper Crust
Covenant Blu-Grand Center
Soul food restaurant Sweetie Pie's Upper Crust closed its doors in September. Sweetie Pie's was in the national news this year because owner Robbie Montgomery's son, James "Tim" Norman, was convicted in a murder-for-hire plot that killed her grandson Andre Montgomery Jr.
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Vin De Set
Downtown West
Popular French restaurant Vin De Set closed indefinitely after cigarettes started a slow burning blaze in September, devastating the St. Louis community and owners Paul and Wendy Hamilton.
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Gringo
Downtown
The second time wasn’t the charm for the Mexican street food spot, which closed the original Central West End location in 2016.
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Burger 809
Benton Park
The delightful slider-focused restaurant located inside Bluewood Brewing announced it will close on December 23. But owner Tasha Smith teased in an interview with the RFT that this might not be the last we hear of her and her delicious sandwiches.
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Cafe Natasha's
Tower Grove East
We’ll miss this place forever.
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Pho Grand
Tower Grove South
This was a huge loss for the St. Louis food scene.
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Courtesy Diner (South Kingshighway location closed indefinitely)
North Hampton
This famous diner had to (temporarily?) close because of lack of employees.
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Pi Pizzeria
Delmar Loop, downtown
Don’t worry, you can still get Pi at the location in the Central West End.
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Melo’s Pizzeria
Benton Park
A cozy joint that served up some great wood-fired 'zzas, Melo's closed following staffing issues.
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The Dam
Tower Grove South
This Morgan Ford spot has served its last burger.
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Pangea
New Town St. Charles
St. Charles lost a good one.
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Pumpernickles Deli
Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur will never be the same.
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Tower Grove Creamery
Tower Grove South
The best spot to grab ice cream after a visit to Tower Grove Park closed in 2022.
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Dough Joe's Artisan Bagels, Doughnuts & Coffee
Food truck
No more chasing down this food truck, it parked forever in February.
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Afandi Sweets & Cafe
Lindenwood Park
Afandi couldn’t survive the never-ending slog of COVID.
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Mandarin House
University City
U City lost a landmark in June.
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Center Ice Brewery
Downtown
This hockey-themed brewery and bar closed in February.
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Rise
The Grove
One of the best spots to get coffee in the Grove closed in June.
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Tapped
Maplewood
Beer bros across St. Louis shed a tear.
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