If your ideal summer meal includes shady patio tables, fresh Mediterranean flavors, and a setting that feels a little like a vacation, Cafe Nova deserves your attention. This South St. Louis favorite has built a reputation for generous gyros, crowd-pleasing appetizers, and one of the prettiest outdoor dining spaces in the city.
It is the kind of place you visit once and immediately start planning your return for a cooler evening. Here is exactly why Cafe Nova belongs on your summer bucket list.
1. The patio is the real summer star
The first thing that makes Cafe Nova feel bucket-list worthy is its patio.
Tucked along South Kingshighway in St. Louis, this outdoor space has the kind of leafy, relaxed charm that instantly changes your mood…