Shameless Grounds

I was a big fan of Shameless Grounds original location but I wasn’t feeling it here. The quick and dirty? It’s smaller and the food was pretty bad even for coffee shop standards. I ate it. It was pretty «meh.» I got the LGBTQ and I have no idea who invented it but it just tasted like something you make drunk or with leftovers. The cheese sauce tasted like it can from a can/​jar. My fellow diners weren’t very enthused about food either. The coffee was fine, nothing special.
I imagine the sex-​positive theme of the coffee shop is a big pull to why people come out. The atmosphere is quirky and fun. They have naked people pasted everywhere and a sex-​book library. Be careful though… if you don’t return your book they’ll print your picture on the «Wall of Shame.»
I’d be open to giving it a second chance but I won’t be back anytime soon.

This review is almost two months late. I really need to review things earlier while they are fresh in my brain! Otherwise, I still recall going here and loved it.
My fiancé and I, along with a few of our closest friends, were in St. Louis for the weekend and this place was on a list of recommended places to visit by our AirBnB hostess. I loved it! Nothing like drinking coffee while staring at Barbie dolls in bondage outfits, and we grabbed a table with some 70s porny images. Some of the menu items had «naughty» names to them, and when I ordered one of the coffee drinks with bourbon — it ended in «steamer» — I almost couldn’t say it with a straight face, and the barista couldn’t keep serious either. Definitely fun!
The best part? This is an 18+ café, so you can enjoy your coffee and breakfast without children screaming nearby or getting attacked by Buick-​sized strollers. I wish we had an adults-​only café in Chicago!

This is a sex positive location, so please remember that if non sexual nudity or adult, lgbtiq themes offend you, this might not be the place for you.
However, if you’re looking for a great gem with delicious foods, amazing coffee, fun entertainment and a welcoming environment, this is it.
I love their pulled pork nachos and the Vulcan blend is my favorite coffee. The best thing is you can go alone and make friends, or spend an afternoon reading. Their patio is fun, relaxing and the fire pit on cool fall evenings are the best.

Amazing coffee, great eats, friendly staff, and a cool outdoor patio. What else do you need? This is my go to coffee shop in St Louis. If you like iced coffee go for the cold brew over the americano. It’s extra caffeinated and absolutely delicious.

My FAVORITE place to get coffee after my walk or jog!!! The atmosphere is comfortable, homey, the patio is AMAZING, the drinks are good, the food is good, the people are nice, there is library of books to read there (or check out and take with you), and unlike the other neighborhood coffee shops there is plenty of room for you! Check it out, but not everyone okay? I need you to leave room in there for me!

Great food, great atmosphere, great people. Was there last night for a meeting and ordered the Afternoon Delight sandwich and a side salad with green onion vinaigrette. I hesitated on the dressing but went for it when the counter person said it was her favorite. Glad I did. Very tasty salad but that sandwich… Oh my! It was a party in my mouth, provolone cheese and chèvre with carmelized onions, lettuce and tomato all on grilled sourdough. Wow! I thought the Rutted Satyr salad was my favorite but this topped it!

This is my favorite coffee shop in the city. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is awesome! I can sit in this place for hours and read, do homework, or chat with a friend and feel at home the whole time. Every patron is nice and sometimes you can even stumble into a meeting or open mic! Shameless embraces people’s differences and individuality. There is no judgement in or around that building. I absolutely love it.

One of my favorite little coffee shops. Their range of drinks is great, and the food is tasty for a cheap price. The ambiance is great, staff is friendly. You definitely want to stick around a peruse the library while you drink a bottomless cup of coffee.
I definitely encourage you to go if you’re into quirky places with good grub!

Neat neighborhood coffee shop! Great back patio for nicer weather, love their dark roast coffee. The Adult PB&J is so tasty, and the Farmers Daughter is a good veggie sandwich. Wednesday’s are open mic night and the girl that hosts it is a hoot and she really encourages the audience to participate. Will be frequenting more. Stay awesome, y’all!

I can’t believe I haven’t review this place yet! The salads are fresh and great and the service is so personable. I love coming here, whether it’s an event or just to meet up with friends. I always feel welcome here. The library is great!

This coffee house sits in the middle of a quiet street. It is a laid back and understated place. The iced Americanos and iced tea were very refreshing. Nice place to get work done.

Pretty interesting little coffee house.
Shameless Grounds are big proponents of sex-​positive culture. I had no idea what this meant until I visited their website and read the «About» section. They believe «that the appropriate uses of sex extend beyond reproduction.» (from their website). That being said this may not be the best place for someone that is may find naked pictures of males and females offensive or inappropriate.
There is what I feel as a normal sized menu for the coffee shop. I ended up getting the Ample Breast, and my wife ended up with the Chauvinist Pig. I wasn’t a huge fan of either of the sandwiches unfortunately. I thought they were decent, but was expecting a little more of a wow factor. I guess unique names like that it set my expectations high.
Not a huge fan, but to each their own. I can see why others like this place.

Fine coffee shop, though I wasn’t a fan of the music being played (Jewel, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, etc.). Took a really long time for me to order, even though there was only one guy in front of me in line. That said, my soy vanilla latte was pretty good. $ 3.50 for a bottomless cup of coffee. Free WiFi. Cute neighborhood.

Coffee is good but man is this place interesting. Come in for food or coffee and pick up one if their books they have. Hope you like reading about sex because that’s the only topic.

I don’t mean to sound like that guy who rationalizes subscribing to Playboy because he only reads the articles, however… I go to Shameless Grounds not for the sex positive community thing, but because I love the food. Seriously. I love their sandwiches. Everything I’ve had there has been exceedingly delicious. I don’t know why I’m so enamored by the idea of getting hummus and veggies as a choice for a side, but I am. Their drinks are great, too. They’ll even make you decaf iced tea from scratch. And btw, the fact that I just told you that I drink decaffeinated iced tea should leave no doubt in your mind that I am not at Shameless Grounds to peruse the erotica.
Speaking of erotica, you know what I think is great about their bondage themed art and random pictures of bare breasts and genitalia strewn about on the tables? It keeps children away! Yes! I wish all of my favorite businesses displayed tasteful erotic art, if only to keep them free of children.

Well, cannot speak about the «sex friendly» aspect, but as for a community coffee space it is pretty, clean and kinda the hip spot.
Will say the «options» for food are a bit extreme and felt a bit like I was looked at like I was crazy for being weirded out about how to take an egg on a breakfast sandwich, which here, actually had no standard. When the sandwich did arrive, it was overdone… Don’t know how usual this was, but felt like I was treated like from another planet.
But does have some awesome gatherings that happen here upon occasion.
Will say the back patio is great, but the mosquitos were a bit outta control.
Okay, with all that, still like the place — and would recommend it to my friends.

Absolutely loved this place. So sad that it took me 2 years to find this place. The workers are amazing individuals who make the place vibrant (like it needed anymore). I had the breakfast sandwich was was yummy and some lovely tea. I am most fond of the idea that I can borrow books from the location. How exiting!
Everyone should go to this place at least once. Gay, Straight, Bi or Questioning. This place is for any and everyone.

First to address the «sex positive» comments… it’s really not that bad… it’s more fun and light than anything… it’s not like they serve your drink with a penis straw… in fact, it’s somewhat classy the way they do it… it’s way less raunchy than our «ladies toy parties». It’s not like there are porn TVs in the corner… it’s a cool place to eat and drink. I was not at all offended by asking if the Swiss on my French Tickler comes melted… lol.
Next, drinks… white peach sangria is to be envied by every other restaurant serving sangrias. Enough said.
On to food… French Tickler (ham with melted Swiss, Dijon mustard on side, grilled panini). Sandwich is thick and cheese perfectly melted… delicious!!! Husband hand the black n bleu… hoagie size. terrific bread, perfectly cooked. Plenty of meat! Cucumber and tomato side… awesome…like someone stole aunt Beatrice’s family recipe that she always makes for the family reunion.
Patio…beautiful yet casual… not stuffy… more like your best friend’s alley patio… only bigger. Great music… patio is shaded.
Service…fast! We went at 2:30 on a Tuesday so no rush crowd. Several ppl inside drinking whatever they are drinking and working or doing homework… right kids? Ur studying hard for college… not looking at porn, right?! (That was from ur mom)

This is a very unique take on a neighborhood coffee shop. It is definitely for mature audiences only. I saw a few unhappy reviews because of patrons not being aware of the very sexually themed décor. So just be aware of this before you decide to come, meaning probably don’t bring your children or come with your grandmother. Shameless grounds hosts some great local events, as well as serving beer and excellent food. I tried the Farmers Daughter, an really great vegetarian panini sandwich and, and a side of their cucumber and tomato salad. Everything I ate was with writing home about. And did I mention they serve beer?
Pretty cool place to check out.

I love this place. There isn’t much else that can make that better.
Oh wait. yes there is.
For starters these people know coffee, but you can get that at any place besides Starbucks. These people are genuine. I come to do my homework here, they take the time to say hi and remember me. Shameless is as cozy as it gets; like you stepped into your friend’s house for a cup of of coffee with a Bailey’s side car (thats right they have booze now).
Please keep in mind that this place is sex positive. No, they are not trying to be in your face. I’m only telling you this because if you are a whiny prude you will need to stay away from my happy place.
TRY THE SANGRIA!
*that is all