On most Saturday mornings, my good friend and I visit this coffee shop nestled in the City of Maplewood; the likes of which brought us Strange Donuts, St. Louis' first imported Tim Hortons, and Tiffany's Diner for those who find Denny's too clean and not close enough to a scene from Clerks.
Located inside the Great Harvest Bread Co. on Manchester Road, it is fairly easy to find free parking on a roadside or behind the building. My friend and I are obnoxiously loud as we tend to be, but the staff are always friendly, seem to enjoy each others' company, and give good advice on what sorts of drinks one could lean towards if discussing what one gets at nearby Starbucks. They offer coffee beans, teas, and coffee/tea drinks served either hot or cold; Great Harvest also has breads, spreads, and the like to snack on. The drinks tend to be on the less sweet side, which is the side I normally lean towards in my coffee and tea.
La Cosecha website: http://www.lacosechacoffee.com/
