Located just off Jefferson Avenue in downtown St. Louis, Cherokee Street is a place where the words antique, culture and Mexican food all come together. The streets are lined with shop after shop containing furniture, art, clothes, jewelry and whatever else your heart might desire, which earned Cherokee Street the name Antique Row. Head just a little further down Cherokee and you'll be met by rich Mexican culture. The streets are lined with carts selling authentic native desserts, beverages, and oh, yeah, did I mention -- bomb tacos.
I spent this past Saturday afternoon there, and let me tell you, it was an experience. I started off at the Mudd House, a local coffee and breakfast shop.
Mudd House
What you'll find here: housemade, fresh-brewed coffee; delicious breakfast; and a satisfying lunch
Riverside Architectural Antiques
What you'll find here: furniture and furniture parts
It is the go-to place for anyone trying to refurbish and renew old furniture.
Hammond Books
What you'll find here: books, books and more books
You'll also find cute little nooks where you can snuggle up with a book all while taking in the scenery, and, of course, that book smell we all know and love.
Panorama Folk Art
What you'll find here: all kinds of cool, creative, fun art that certain to spice up any space
The Purple Cow
What you'll find here: vintage home decor and fun little nick-knacks, plus the coolest backyard you've ever seen (pictured above)
After a long day of antiquing, we had worked up an appetite. It was a good thing that only a few blocks away was the best Mexican food you can find in St. Louis!
La Vallesana
What you'll find here: amazing queso, guacamole, margaritas and, of course, bomb tacos
These are just a few of the gems you can discover on Cherokee Street, but i encourage everyone to go explore. You'll never know what you can find!
