Crafted

We had a great time at Crafted! Its a fun local neighborhood establishment with amazing food and drinks. The staff is kind and friendly and did a great job taking care of

We came in for brunch and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. When we arrived, two employees walked past the hostess stand several times before anyone acknowledged us. It took over five minutes just to be greeted. Once seated, we were told that the brunch menu was the only menu being served and that “if you choose something from any other menu, I can’t help you.” The comment came from a male server, and we weren’t sure if it was meant to be dry humor or just rudeness, but it definitely set the wrong tone. We let it go and reviewed the menu. We ordered the biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles (gluten-free), Thai chili wings, and a side of potatoes. While waiting, we noticed the table next to us being served lunch items despite being told only brunch was available. The restaurant began to clear out by the time our food arrived, and everything (including the wings) was brought out at once. Unfortunately, the temperature of the food reflected that it had been sitting: the chicken and waffles were cold, the biscuits and gravy were lukewarm, and only the wings were decently warm (and honestly, the best part of the meal). The potatoes came out late, and we had to ask for utensils after the food had already been served. We also ordered mimosas, but they were served warm. One bright spot of the experience was the atmosphere. DJ Jonny Oz was spinning vinyl records during brunch, and that added a really nice vibe to the space. Once we finished eating, it took quite a while for our server to return even though it was clear we were done. We watched her leaning at the bar, eating tacos, before she came over to ask if we were ready for the check. She cleared our plates, served a few other tables, then went back to the bar and continued eating before finally bringing our bill, all within just a few feet of our table. To be fair, outside of that, our server was pleasant and friendly when she did interact with us, unlike the male server who made the comment about the menu. Overall, I left disappointed. As someone diagnosed with Celiac disease, I had high hopes for this place after seeing it recommended so often in the Gluten-Free STL Facebook group. The wings and the music were definite highlights, and I’m open to giving it another try because I understand every restaurant can have an off day, but this experience was truly underwhelming and left both my boyfriend and me regretting our decision to dine here. ***Update (Dec. 7)*** I wanted to provide an update. I emailed the restaurant on Nov. 7 after their public reply, but I haven’t heard anything back. I was genuinely hoping to talk through my experience and give Crafted another chance, so the lack of follow-up has been disappointing. At this point, it does feel like the request to email them may have been more for appearance under the review than a genuine attempt to address the situation. I still appreciate that they initially responded, but I wanted to share this for transparency.

First time at Crafted on a Thursday afternoon/evening. It was quite empty, but that meant we got service real quick. Food was killer! Had the whipped goat cheese as an appetizer, falafel and truffle parmesan fries, and a turtle cheesecake for dessert. Server was new, but did really well despite all of that. My only regret was not taking a picture of the goat cheese. Hopefully I can try some of the cocktails next time!

Such a great spot tucked away in a little neighborhood. The service was unbeatable and you could tell the people who worked there, liked working there! The Cosmo was the best and we also sipped on the espresso martini flight. The matcha martini... AMAZING. We got the avocado toast and the breakfast poutine. We will definitely be back!

Great mac and cheese! The special burgers they have are super cool. They had a pizza burger when we were there. Very cheesy and very delicious! The restaurant has a low key and comforting kind of vibe. Good cocktails, and friendly staff.