St. Louis is famous for its Gateway Arch, toasted ravioli, and Cardinals baseball, so a deep kosher food scene might not be the first thing that comes to mind. It should be. The city's directory lists 13 kosher restaurants and food businesses, with more just outside the city limits in suburbs like Clayton, Creve Coeur, and Chesterfield, most of them operating under the supervision of the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis.
This guide picks five destinations that show the range of what's on offer, from a fully vegetarian Indian restaurant to a kosher cart at Busch Stadium.
1. Vegetarian Indian Dining: Gokul Indian Restaurant
On Delmar Boulevard, Gokul Indian Restaurant is a 100% vegetarian kosher Indian restaurant offering both dine-in and takeout. It operates under the supervision of the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis and is a dairy establishment (Cholov Stam), which makes it a rare and welcome option for kosher diners craving the flavors of Indian cuisine.
2. Bagels, Challah & Shabbat Takeout: Bagels and Bliss
Also on Delmar Boulevard, Bagels and Bliss is a kosher bagel and bakery shop serving bagels, sandwiches, salads, challah, pastries, and coffee, plus Shabbat takeout. All baked items are Pas Yisroel, the bagels and breads are pareve, and a few dairy Cholov Stam items round out the menu, all under Vaad Hoeir supervision.
3. Kosher Food at the Ballpark: St. Louis Stadium Cart
Baseball fans have a kosher option too. The St. Louis Stadium Cart at Busch Stadium sits at Section 148 and operates during Cardinals home games. One detail worth knowing before you go: according to the listing, Vaad supervision applies to weekday games only.
4. A Local Landmark: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
No St. Louis food tour is complete without frozen custard, and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Chippewa Street is a local landmark that carries kosher certification from the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis. It is listed as a dairy establishment, and a second Ted Drewes location on South Grand Boulevard is also listed under Vaad supervision.
5. Kosher Sweets Around Missouri: Clementine's Ice Cream
For more dessert, Clementine's Ice Cream offers kosher-certified ice cream, toppings, and baked goods at participating locations throughout Missouri, under Vaad Hoeir supervision. Certified items are dairy, either Cholov Stam or dairy equipment, so it's worth confirming which items are certified at the location you visit.
Planning Your Kosher Visit to St. Louis
Beyond these five, the city also has a kosher grocery and deli counter, a dairy cafe, several bakeries, a nut and chocolate shop, and a catering service, so a longer stay rewards some exploring. To browse the full, up-to-date list, visit the St. Louis Kosher Restaurant Directory on Kosher Plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kosher restaurants are there in St. Louis, MO?
St. Louis's kosher directory currently lists 13 restaurants and food businesses, including restaurants, bakeries, dairy cafes, ice cream and frozen custard shops, a kosher grocery, and a catering service, with more kosher options in nearby Missouri suburbs.
Is there kosher food at Busch Stadium in St. Louis?
Yes. A kosher food cart operates at Section 148 of Busch Stadium during Cardinals home games. According to the directory listing, Vaad supervision applies to weekday games only.
Are there vegetarian kosher restaurants in St. Louis?
Yes. Gokul Indian Restaurant is a 100% vegetarian kosher Indian restaurant offering dine-in and takeout under the supervision of the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis.
Who supervises kosher restaurants in St. Louis?
Most kosher-certified establishments in the St. Louis directory operate under the supervision of the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, the local kosher supervision authority.