cafe nova

bestcafein stl. i can't say enough good things about this place. it's a very clean, pleasant, comfortablecafewith outstanding food - probably st. louis' best-kept secret. it's so nice after a long day to relax here. in all the times i've eaten here, it's never overly loud or crowded and most importantly, it's so clean you can eat off the floor. i always order the greek salad and the chicken panini sandwich with fries. the salads feature fresh, high-end ingredients and deliciously simple, light dressing. the fries are the best i've had - perfectly seasoned, crispy on the out, tender on the inside, not overly greasy, and they taste soooo good in catsup. the sandwich is equally outstanding. lettuce, tomato, melted cheese on juicy, lightly-seasoned chicken breast... mmmmmm :) . and a friend & i can eat the aforementioned meal - which always leaves us stuffed - both for $24. by far, this is a favorite of mine.

improving the best!. it's been almost a year since i wrote this review. i've been there about 15 times since. nothing has changed, except it has become even better. the food is always fresh. the tuna panini is unbelievable. simple tuna salad has become a deluxe mediterranean feast. and of course the french fries are great. ana and dennis and ana's mother are extremely welcoming. and a new baby arrived in july. congratulations! you are doing a fabulous job. please, check outcafenova! thank you.
another jewel!
diner review• nov 23, 2012
today we add another jewel to the diadem of new middle european restaurants in st. louis. my first visit to café nova was on a sunday afternoon for coffe and cake. we had a great french press and chocolate cake and some croatian rakia. we sat at the bar and talked with dennis, the owner. the conversation was very good, friendly and we had a good seat to watch the various beautiful dishes of food coming from the kitchen. it was clear that a second visit would be necessary. the wednesday night before thanksgiving provided that opportunity to savor the tastes of albania. the beef samosas are truly delicious. the tiropita will carry you to heaven. the crisp filo dough, drenched with butter and cheese needs no further praise except that it exists. the entire meal is lovingly prepared and artfully presented. the owner's wife, anna, took time to sit and converse with us. the decor is simple but elegant. natural light fills the restaurant during the day. i have a feeling that everything here is good. take time during the holidays to visit café nova. make it your gift to yourself. " faleminderit!"


-----23 nov, 2012-----

another jewel!. today we add another jewel to the diadem of new middle european restaurants in st. louis. my first visit to café nova was on a sunday afternoon for coffe and cake. we had a great french press and chocolate cake and some croatian rakia. we sat at the bar and talked with dennis, the owner. the conversation was very good, friendly and we had a good seat to watch the various beautiful dishes of food coming from the kitchen. it was clear that a second visit would be necessary. the wednesday night before thanksgiving provided that opportunity to savor the tastes of albania. the beef samosas are truly delicious. the tiropita will carry you to heaven. the crisp filo dough, drenched with butter and cheese needs no further praise except that it exists. the entire meal is lovingly prepared and artfully presented. the owner's wife, anna, took time to sit and converse with us. the decor is simple but elegant. natural light fills the restaurant during the day. i have a feeling that everything here is good. take time during the holidays to visit café nova. make it your gift to yourself. " faleminderit!"

food, atmosphere its all there!. omg, found this place by accident yesterday. wondered in at 1:30pm to an almost emptycafewondering about my choice, but was pleasantly surprised with the great service and fine food. my tuna panini must have been assembled on the spot as the tuna was chunky and fresh, the seasoning spot on and garnish of spring greens and cucumber fresh. the falafel was served atop fresh tazaki (ms), feta and vegetables.

thecafewas clean, the bathroom well kept and the decor' modern. while other places make take a break between lunch and dinner this place exceptional. if they continue to deliver this type of quality experience day in/day out, we'll need reservations at 1:30pm.

best coffee e-v-e-r. i fell in love with this place today for lunch. i had the bestcafelatte i have had since i was in europe. smooth, robust and gorgeous presentation. food was a smash hit, cheap, and delivered with exceptional service.

delicious!. we always order delivery on those special lazy days andcafenova employees are nice and always remember us. their food is always delivered in a timely manner and is priced well. the food is amazing. the quality is consistent and no matter what we order, we enjoy it. we find ourselves cravingcafenova.

also, their coffee can beat out anything i could get at starbucks.