MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
Queer café · St. Louis Tower Grove South
MoKaBe’s is a queer café on the corner of Arsenal/Grand, founded in 1994 by three women. Overlooking Tower Grove Park, it serves breakfast, vegan dishes and a Sunday brunch buffet.
- Since 1994
- Vegan options
- Address
- 3606 Arsenal St
63116 St. Louis - Crowd
- Mixed, queer community, locals
- Facilities
- Coffee, breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, homemade veggie burgers, Sunday brunch for 15 dollars
- Location
- Tower Grove South, opposite Tower Grove Park, near South Grand
What makes MoKaBe’s Coffeehouse special
Since it was founded, the café has seen itself as a meeting place for people on the margins of society. In 2014 it opened its doors to protesters during the Ferguson protests and became known nationwide. Many dishes are vegetarian or vegan. The patio looks out onto the park.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for a queer meeting place during the day
- want to eat vegetarian or vegan
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for nightlife
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out bar guide St. Louis (Jul 2026), Out x Out Tower Grove Pride 2026 (Jul 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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