The Pioneer Bakery Cafe (McArthur's Bakery) - Kirkwood, Missouri

Cristy M.

Overall, this is a fine place for a quick breakfast in downtown Kirkwood. The food came out very quickly, and although not everything was a hit, I recommend getting the short rib hash if that’s up your alley!

FOOD: We split a strawberry lemon pudding donut, which was tasty and a unique texture. Definitely puddingy! I got the meat quiche, which I’ll say, was a little smaller than I had expected. The eggs were also a little runnier than I would want, but the taste was good. My partner got the short rib hash, and THAT’S the way to go! It was so filling and so flavorful. I definitely recommend that one.

SERVICE: Counter ordering, like a lot of places nowadays with the iPad. Easy enough and food came very fast too.

AMBIANCE: They have plenty of seating, both on the main floor and on the upper floor. Very well lit and a variation of booths and tables.

PRICE: Total came out to $47 for two bottomless coffees, a pastry, and two entrees. The hash is worth the price but the quiche was a little less than expected.

CJ B.

The owner and one of the guy server (sorry didn’t ask their name) both of them very friendly and helpful. The food not greasy at all, baked goods pretty yummy and the ice cream nit sweet. Not only that, their coffee and hot chocolate good too 👍🏻
We like the atmosphere and their fresh food.
Come and try it out guys.

Coty H. ?. F.

Breakfast was fantastic! Short rib hash my fiance ordered was amazing ! I'm ordering this next time. I ordered the biscuits and gravy I highly recommend. Coffee was top notch lady making coffee this morning was on top of it. She's a great worker keeping up with all the drinks. Very friendly staff and atmosphere for the family. You order your food/drink they give you a number and you either pick up stairs or down stairs set that number at your table and they will bring out your food. Your drink they will call your name or number they give you. Will definitely be back service was quick. Also biscuits are to die for. Thank you keep up the great work.

Sam H.

You are truly missing out if you don’t make plans to breakfast here. It’s super clean and inviting, it has a lot of space for large parties, and it’s clean and the people are very very sweet.

They have a full on restaurant menu with a lot of variety, and the service and food were outstanding. I cannot believe that it was so slow. It seems like nobody knows this place exists.

The portion of coffee that you receive is phenomenal and they even have oat milk. They do not offer gluten-free bread except a bun and they do not have dairy free or gluten-free desserts except for one, so we did not get to enjoy the ice cream or the bakery, but cannot be happier and will be definitely coming back!

Also it would be a 5 star no question if the putting on the hash below contained meat. I believe there was an ounce of brisket. Gluten-free and dairy free are also very much in demand these days so they could definitely make desserts and ice cream that would corner the market because the excellence in their bakery can’t be beat for years and years. I don’t want anyone reading this to see that I am complaining I am absolutely not complaining they’re probably was a small flaw in whoever was cooking the flavor of the brisket combined with the caramelized, onions, horseradish, and potatoes were amazing.

Hailey H.

absolutely incredible food and coffee! I will be back!! the atmosphere is cozy as well!

Mark Z.

Nice, comfortable space that wasn't too busy (it was rather late). They have a really varied and appealing selection, yet I wasn't overly impressed with the pastry -- possibly because their selections had been thinned out significantly so late in the day. I'll have to go back earlier in the day to give it another try.

R C.

Very tasty breakfast. Extremely popular on a Saturday morning. Upstairs eating area, somewhat lofted. It's rather small and crowded up there, but nice.

I ordered a biscuit with gravy and a cold brew. Was surprised when they asked how I wanted my eggs, and even more so when they brought breakfast potatoes as well! That's a great bargain for $14, but it was also too much breakfast for myself and two of my three dining companions.

Anyway, it was wonderful and I'll definitely go back.

Amanda B.

Let me start by saying, the food is wonderful. My negative experience has nothing to do with that.

During our meal, a server just came over and grabbed condiments from our table, and then asked if it was okay. Were we using them at the time? No. But there are empty tables she could have borrowed from instead of reaching over our food and interrupting without asking first.

We ordered a blended mocktail, in addition to coffee and our food. We waited and waited for my daughter’s beverage, and when I asked, they kept telling me it was coming. We finished our meal and she still hadn’t received her drink. I went to the bar/counter and the manager was there, who I had already spoken to previously about the situation. I approached him kindly and just expressed my frustrations. I told him how great our food was, but we were STILL waiting on her beverage. He told me he didn’t know and would find out. 10 minutes later, still nothing. I approached the baristas and the cashier said “I made that, someone must have taken it”.

We eventually got our beverage, but I never received an acknowledgment or apology about the situation.

I know it probably won’t matter to the establishment that I never come back. I hate that because the experience ruined my delicious meal.