Blueprint Coffee

Friendly and accessible for such a serious coffee shop. Good pour over and nice food menu.

Okay clearly I love this place, since I spend almost every Sunday morning here. My go-​to place for coffee. Staff is friendly and KNOWS coffee. Delicious pastries. But today — I have to rave. The Brioche breakfast sandwich was about as great an egg sandwich as I’ve ever had. I order it on whole grain toast btw. And today — it was amazing. The egg was cooked PERFECTLY. And who came up with the idea of caramelized onions on an egg sandwich? Give that guy a raise. It comes with a small spring mix salad with the most delicious balsamic vinegar dressing (for breakfast? yum!)
All that plus the BEST flat white I’ve had anywhere.
Go. Enjoy.

Really delicious coffee drinks. Tried a latte yesterday and ganache mocha today. Both very tasty and made with care. Mocha may have been best ever — but it should have been since it was $ 7 (it had two extra shots). Barista very attentive to details of drinks. I would go again.

I avoid rating places I have only been once 5 stars, but I am pretty confident about this one. That said, I wanted to make that disclosure.
Most importantly, the coffee was top notch. I had their house espresso in a cortado:
–overall, it was a well made drink
–reasonable price… great coffee is usually an affordable luxury, but that is not to be taken for granted
–great espresso: have noticed a few independent roasters swinging the pendulum back towards a slightly darker roast – darker than what has been popular in small shops in the last few years… that is to say, darker than extremely light roast… so a more medium roast now. Not sure if that is a trend or not, but I really like what I am having at these kinds of places recently, and I think that Blueprint is a great example of that. There was a little bite of dark chocolate bitterness that came across very cleanly through the milk, but this didn’t come at the sacrifice of nuance or complexity. I felt like there was some good baking spice on the finish, cinnamon more than anything – it was actually impressive how much they seemed to coax out of the bean.
Also, I like the atmosphere: a little industrial, but very clean and open. Lots of seating and hanging out options. There are plenty of counters for singles, tables for couples, and even a large communal one for groups of any size. Plus, there was a long bar for standing.
Service was good. The barista walked us through the menu, and they brought our (to-​go drinks) to our table, rather than calling them out, which would have been just fine, by the way.
If anything, the only thing I would change would be the water tap: I’d turn it 180 degrees to make it more accessible to customers, especially if the water cups are gibraltars. Old Boy likes a lot of water to reset his palate for full enjoyment of his espresso drinks.

Cortado and Spiced chai latte. Davis speciality! Great atmosphere! Walked in while they were roasting their beans and the smell was amazing!

I visited Blueprint Coffee with my husband to plan our upcoming trip to Chicago over some fine, artisanal hot drinks. It was moderately busy, being a Sunday afternoon in December.
Designers of the store have created a sharp, clean atmosphere. Walls and furnishings are composed of streamlined textures of wood, tile, reclaimed metal, and concrete. Sea blue, pops of green plants, and cool colors contrast beautifully with the rich cups of java. Although we loved our little date there, the space seems conducive for productivity as well. The front seating area is flooded with natural light and is perfect for people-​watching. The music was loud and edgy, but not deafening.
I liked that the menus were printed and handed to me to peruse instead of scrawled high above in mysterious handwriting, like most coffee shops. I ordered a white Peony tea and one of their salted chocolate crinkle cookies. My husband had an artfully topped latte. There were at least five baristas busily making drinks in an assembly line. The service was considerably slower than most coffee joints, but it seems that most other reviewers have attributed that to their meticulous brewing processes.
Blueprint Coffee’s brand is perfect for its location – it’s fresh, young, and trendy. I’ve enjoyed every drink I’ve ordered there and left feeling warm, clarified, and caffeinated.

If you like waiting 45 minutes for a cup of coffee and enjoy the hip hipster arrogant smug attitude then this is the place for you

Filter coffee and savory pancakes. Wow Cinnamon roll also great. This is a great coffee shop !
Had Brioche Sandwich on return trip. This is the thing to get if you want eggs and bacon. Cortado was great.

I’m impressed. I had a kick ass latte here. Their breakfast sandwich was amazing and delicious and came with a side salad (although I was pretty full with ¾ of the sandwich). My only advice: I ran down to this place in my pj’s thinking I’d blend in with the college students and I was the only one without proper pants. It’s a classy joint, pants encouraged.

Ordered the lighter blend vanilla latte; it was such a perfect balance. Really refreshing!
Its a little pricy for the little amount they give you, but i would probably pay it again for another drink.
The café has a great environment with plenty places to sit and study. The décor is really neat– from the tables to the beakers they use to serve coffee.

Coffee is great, but our food never came. They apparently lost the order, and then lost the second order after they refunded the first one. 40 minutes later I’m late for work and hangry, so my only recourse is a poor Unilocal review.

As someone who is a St. Louis native, I have to say this place hands down is the best place to grab a cup of coffee and get stuff done at. The vibe there is killer and the baristas make you feel welcoming. Not only that but if you’re looking for a place with a killer playlist to work to, this IS your place.
I had their iced coffee and I could not stop thinking about it for days. The food they offer there are legit, I wish they would serve it all day long!

As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I was hurting for some good coffee. I wandered in from my generic downtown business hotel over to Blueprint and I was greeted by friendly baristas and a fresh Guatemala that had all the right citrusy, fruity notes. Man. That was what I needed.
Recommended pairing with a blueberry muffin and some wandering & leaf-​crunching in Forest Park.

One of the best tasting coffees in St. Louis in my opinion. Even the ones with no sugar, taste smooth and refreshing. Baristas seem to be very knowledgeable and passionate about their work. This place reminds me of a pharmaceutical laboratory because of its multi-​functional and precise glassware. For those of you with a sweet tooth I’d recommend their mini muffin but the price might be a bit maxi.

I know people rave over Blueprint; and I know it supposed to be the coffee blueprint; the Delmar Loop coffee Mecca but in my opinion is just OK.
The décor is cool and straight to the point. I can appreciate the distillery-​look. The restroom was nostalgic. Pastries were minimal.

The coffee is AMAZING!!! I love it. My four star rating is in response to the food. It was only meh. Beautiful presentation and freshness, but too much grease and over seasoned. I’ll be back but I’m not sure I’ll get food.

I came out Blueprint for the first time! I know? Super lame. I’m a little behind on the hype train but let me speak!
I’m not a huge coffee drinker so I don’t appreciated Blueprint in all its trendy glory but I do love the space. It’s open, communal, and upbeat. It’s not your typical coffee shop with Jack Johnson wailing in the background… they place stuff with base. That alone makes them cooler.
I got the Iced tea and sat near the window to cowork with my boss. Great tea and an even better environment. Now, why you really came to check out their reviews… internet is a go, just ask the cashier!

This is an excellent little café found in the perfect place in the perfect time. With a location on Delmar, it’s right at the beginning of the success curve for the Delmar Loop. All the right factors are in place for a long and prosperous business to grow: burgeoning student development nearby, grassroots community all around, and stability in the Loop on Delmar that will help provide a constant flow of traffic.
My first impression of the place when I walked in was «Wow, these people know what they’re doing.» They have a counter with multiple pour-​over stations that essentially amount to a Chemex with a guy just standing there immersing coffee grounds with hot water. I think that’s his only job — he’s the immerser.
It was my first time and I was unfamiliar with what they provide but the guy at the counter answered all my questions and was able to explain about their iced coffee blend. I ordered the peasant bread warmed with the strawberry-​lemon spread — delicious. The bread was toasted but not too much so that it stopped being chewy in the center. The lemon aspect of the spread was interesting in a good way — kept the strawberry from too sweet and turning boring.
The place is clean with modern rustic décor. They could do with less obvious storage. There are boxes in plain sight of extra materials that make the place look a little cluttered. I can even see boxes hidden behind the counter above the drop ceiling. It makes the place look unfinished.
All in all, I had a great experience. I would definitely come back again.

The quality in the coffee deserves 5 stars. However if you are looking for a fast starbucks kind of a drink, you should not come here if you have less than 5 minutes to spare.
My favorite time is when they roast the coffee and the smell gives you a natural high. The muffins and scones are always delicious too. I also get a lot of whole coffee beans and every time you buy a bag — you get a free cup of coffee!
This is a great place to come hang out or do some work (although there isn’t a lot of seating or outlets). It’s a hipster, young professionals, and wannabe hipster atmosphere that makes this place cool and chic. But yes, the coffee is pricey, but well worth the quality caffeine high.

I will edit/​add to this review as needed but this review was necessary after just the first visit. After giving them the new patron blank stare upon looking at the menu, the guys explained the brew bar and the varieties offered, where the beans were sourced and the different flavor profiles. This is such a welcome attitude, distinct from that common of a lot of establishments that decide you should walk in and instantly decipher/​discern their menu and offerings.
Needless to say, I was more than satisfied with the service. I ordered the Brazilian from the Brew Bar. Bold brew and well worth the wait as the guys use a single serve, pour over brewer for each customer. With the quality of service and product, along with the attention to process they seem to show, I’m hoping Blueprint will be around for a long time to come.