Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (2024)

Just because you're stuck at home doesn't mean that you have to miss out on some of your favorite St. Louis foods.

Everybody is cooking and baking these days and these classic St. Louis recipes can provide some of your all-time favorite local comfort foods.

From the Courtesy Diner's slinger to Famous Barr's French onion soup to Casa Gallardo's fried ice cream, these classic St. Louis dishes will warm your heart and fill your stomach.

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  • Casa Gallardo,
  • Courtesy Diner,
  • dill pickle soup,
  • Famous Barr French Onion Soup,
  • fried ice cream,
  • gerber sandwich,
  • gooey butter cake,
  • Levee High Apple Pie,
  • little gem salad,
  • Pint Size Bakery,
  • prosperity sandwich,
  • Schneitenhorst,
  • slinger,
  • Southern,
  • Southwest Diner,
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  • St. Louis recipes,
  • St. Paul sandwich,
  • The Fountain on Locust,
  • The Parkmoor,
  • toasted ravioli,
  • Union Loafers

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Famous Barr's French Onion Soup

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Casa Gallardo's Fried Ice Cream

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Gooey Butter Cake

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Gerber Sandwich

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St. Louis Prosperity Sandwich

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Casa Gallardo's Guacamole

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Union Loafer's Little Gem Salad

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The Fountain on Locust's Dill Pickle Soup

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Blue Owl's Levee High Apple Pie

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Southwest Diner's Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes

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Southern Greens & Pork

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St. Paul Sandwich

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Pint Size Bakery's Cranberry Crunch Cookies

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Pint Size Bakery's Fudgy Brownies

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Pint Size Bakery's BLT Muffins

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Brasserie By Niche Pumpkin Soup

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Courtesy Diner's Slinger

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The Parkmore's Onion Rings

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Schneithorst's Potato Pancakes

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (2024)

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What is the signature dish of St. Louis? ›

1. Toasted ravioli. If one food could encapsulate the spirit of St. Louis, it might be toasted ravioli—an ode to the city's vibrant Italian heritage and also its affinity for fried, American comfort food.

What food is Louis famous for? ›

Food associated with St. Louis
  • Frozen custard concrete.
  • Gerber sandwich.
  • Gooey butter cake.
  • Mayfair salad dressing.
  • Provel cheese.
  • St. Louis-style barbecue.
  • St. Louis-style pizza.
  • St. Paul sandwich.

What foods were invented in St. Louis? ›

The ice cream cone, toasted ravioli, provel cheese, gooey butter cake – we've heard of the city's most famous food inventions. But St. Louis, and the state we reside in, can claim many more – iced tea and 7up were both invented in St. Louis – as well as more impressive inventions.

What food is good in St. Louis? ›

Louis, try these ten essential foods from the Gateway City.
  • 01 of 10. Toasted Ravioli. Mama's On The Hill. ...
  • 02 of 10. Frozen Custard. Ted Drewes Inc. ...
  • 03 of 10. St. Louis Style Pizza. ...
  • 04 of 10. Gooey Butter Cake. Gooey Louie Gooey Butter Cakes. ...
  • 05 of 10. Barbecue Pork Steaks. ...
  • 06 of 10. St. ...
  • 07 of 10. St. ...
  • 08 of 10. Bionic Apples.
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What is Missouri's signature dish? ›

Beyond barbecue, must-try foods when visiting Missouri include toasted ravioli and the popular gooey butter cake. There is even St. Louis-style pizza made with provel cheese - a blend of white cheddar, swiss, and provolone popular in the midwest - and a thin, crispy, unleavened crust.

What is Missouri's signature food? ›

Missouri may be known for toasted ravioli, provel cheese, and BBQ, but the Show Me State is much more than that. Nearly 200 years of German, French, and Italian influence combined with incredible local meat and produce means award winning charcuterie, beer, and pastries.

What sandwiches is St. Louis known for? ›

According to local legend, the St. Paul sandwich was invented by Steven Yuen at Park Chop Suey in Lafayette Square, a neighborhood near downtown St. Louis; Yuen named the sandwich after his hometown of St.

What is a St. Louis pizza? ›

Louis–style pizza is a type of pizza in St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas. The pizza has a thin cracker-like crust made without yeast, topped sweet tomato sauce and Provel cheese, and is cut into squares or rectangles rather than wedges. St.

What BBQ is St. Louis known for? ›

Louis–style barbecue refers to spare ribs associated with the St. Louis area. These are usually grilled rather than slow-cooked over indirect heat with smoke which is typically associated with the term "barbecue" in the United States.

What dessert is St. Louis known for? ›

Nothing compares to gooey butter cake. Rich, moist and tender, it's arguably the best dessert in St. Louis.

Which snack food was invented in St. Louis? ›

Peanut Butter

Others assert that St. Louis snack food maker George Bayle was the first to manufacture and sell the product in 1894.

What candy was invented in St. Louis? ›

Here are some candies with a St. Louis area origin story: Pixy Stix, Sprees, SweeTarts got their start in St. Louis with the Sunmark Corporation.

What is Missouri's favorite fast food? ›

The Betsperts study also shows Missourians chose to eat at McDonald's more than any other fast-food chain. However, a separate study conducted by Pricelisto found Taco Bell to be the most popular fast-food chain in Missouri. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc.

What is the most famous thing in St. Louis? ›

The Gateway Arch

Louis and familiar to all, but did you know it was designed to commemorate the city's historical role as the country's “Gateway to the West” in the 19th century? The Gateway Arch is part of a complex called the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which also includes a museum.

What famous restaurant in St. Louis was on TV? ›

Anthonino's Taverna

This restaurant serves Greek and Italian food with a St. Louis spin. It was also featured on the Food Network in 2012.

What is St. Louis BBQ known for? ›

St. Louis BBQ has its own distinct style, characterized by its love for pork ribs and a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. St. Louis-style ribs are known for being meaty, tender and typically cooked with a dry rub before being slathered in sauce.

What did is St. Louis known for? ›

St. Louis is a vibrant metropolis in the heartland of the USA, with its fiercely independent frontier-town roots, layered with Midwest modesty. Commonly referred to as the 'Gateway to the West', this eclectic city is famous for its iconic Gateway Arch, fiercely loyal sports fans, and blues music scene.

What is Fleur de Lis St. Louis? ›

The Fleur de Lis Ball is a formal cotillion ball in St. Louis, Missouri, for adolescents of affluent society around the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis, started in 1958 by a group of Catholic upper-class women.

Is St. Louis BBQ a thing? ›

Louis–style barbecue refers to spare ribs associated with the St. Louis area. These are usually grilled rather than slow-cooked over indirect heat with smoke which is typically associated with the term "barbecue" in the United States.

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