Tell us what you think of Crooked Tree and you might win a $10 gift certificate.
When it comes to restaurants, St. Charles has it covered. We have some great local places that many would consider community gems; we have some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop but are unique to the area; and we certainly—for better or for worse—have plenty of chains lining our main streets. But what we don't have is a consistent food critic to tell us what's good and what's not. That's where you come in. We could throw some money at a professional food critic, but that's not exactly what Patch is all about. We'd much rather know the opinion of the fine folks that eat there day-in and day-out. It's your community. You eat the food. You tell us if it passes the mark. That's why we are introducing The Friday Food Critic, where …
Price of beans has risen sharply over the last year.
Bonnie Brooks likes her coffee as much as anyone but she has started to notice one worrisome difference of late – the cost. If things keep going as they are, she may have to make some adjustments. “I’ll probably alternate what I drink with tea and alter my drinking habits,” said the St. Charles resident. It might not be the easy choice to do without that all-important morning cup of joe, but for Brooks and many others, it may start becoming an option. Prices on coffee worldwide have been rising, hitting highs not seen in more than a decade. According to a recent article in the Christian Science Monitor, prices for raw coffee beans have nearly doubled in the past year while coffee futures are up by half with growing demand and increasing …
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Crooked Tree Coffee House
559 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO
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Bike Stop Cafe
701 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles, MO
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Picasso's Coffee House
101 N Main St, Saint Charles, MO
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Starbucks Coffee
1030 S 5th St, Saint Charles, MO
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