WashU’s Asian American Association (AAA), otherwise known as “Triple A,” recently collaborated with 25 cultural clubs and nine sponsors to host its biggest event of the year: “Night Market.”

There are so many amazing brunch places in St. Louis to try, but there are only so many eggs a person can eat. So here is my best attempt at a guide to some of the best spots in St. Louis for delicious brunch, great conversation, and even better ambiance.

From zombie fights and waterfall skirmishes to acai bowls and half and halfs, last year was defined by both excellent television and amazing on-campus cuisine. 2025’s best television seasons can be tastefully paired alongside a menu of WashU dining options to choose the perfect treat.

One of our university’s commitments is to be “In St. Louis, for St. Louis,” yet our current food services are one of many factors that hold us back from this goal coming true. WashU prides itself on exposing students to new cultures, perspectives, and experiences. But when it comes to food, outsourcing everything to an impersonal corporation undermines that mission; it denies students access to food that’s actually representative of local culture.

I know I’m only a first-year and it’s a little early for me to be complaining, but the Dining Dilemma, as I’m calling it, has already proven to be a real challenge for me. There are two main problems within the broader Dilemma: a lack of dining facilities open on the weekend and early closing times for the retail options open during the week.

This past Saturday, Sept. 6, Ibby’s launched a brand-new brunch menu called “Saturday Morning Magic” ahead of the restaurant’s grand opening for the semester on Sept. 8. This occasion comes as part of a surge of dining changes aimed at improving the campus dining experience

Cherokee Street is just a 15-minute drive away from the Danforth campus, depending on traffic. Hopefully after reading this you will feel inspired to visit this hidden gem of St. Louis or bribe a friend with a coffee to drive you (or text me).

Eating off campus is always an option, but it can be expensive and time consuming. Never fear! Here are ten great options within 15 minutes of campus (via walking or public transport) where you can get a meal for $15 or less.

So, you’ve moved out of a dorm and into an apartment. Gone are the days of half-and-halfs from Bear’s Den (BD) and the convenience of Paws and Go. Now, you have to buy your own groceries, budget time for making dinners, and hastily try to replicate those home-cooked meals you’ve missed so dearly since coming to college. 

The start of the semester was disappointing for some students when they discovered that WashU’s dining services had shortened hours and increased food prices, leaving some students unable to get adequate meals.  
Now, after a series of changes rolled out by Dining Services in response to student complaints, some students are finding it easier to find healthy, affordable meals.