Overpriced; coffee is watery; only get money from poor students bc on campus dining is bad and they have nowhere else to go
I am fortunate to work in walking distance to Fresh Gatherings. I love this place. As a vegan I appreciate that nearly every day the chef makes a hot dish in both a traditional (meat) way and a vegetarian or vegan rendition. If you aren’t feeling the daily special, you can always pick up a fresh salad, sandwich, or bowl that is pre made with fresh ingredients. The clientele is mostly college students but don’t let that keep you away. All are welcome to dine here on SLUs campus.
Fresh is a great place for vegan options
St Louis is blessed with a number of restaurants that serve healthy food, but this one is one of my favorites that you probably don't know about. Fresh Gatherings Cafe is a gem that is hidden away on the SLU Med Campus. Created originally as a student-run cafe it has now expanded as a culinary expression of the students in the SLU Nutrition and Dietetics Program. The menu changes with every season - Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer (see the website for the current menu) and everything is locally-sourced. Often they have Wednesday and Friday pop-up lunches, as well as Friday, Grab n' Go Specials which are posted on Instagram each week for pre-orders. Believe me that you need to pre-order for the special because they are very, very popular items such as falafel, Indian curry, smash burgers, burrito bowls, fish tacos, Thai-inspired salads, and much more. FG always has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options on the menu and you can be rest assured that is prepared correctly. I have had the falafel and vegan burrito bowls. Yum! From time to time they have their Senior Student Final Meal Presentations that are phenomenal. If you like to try new dishes, it is the place to go. I have attended two now and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and scope. FG also provides bakery goods and they added an espresso bar last year and may introduce more new additions to their healthy attractions. You need to know that parking is limited to on-street, which is not plentiful while SLU is in session, but you can also park in the Hickory Garage East across the street. When the weather is nice there is outdoor seating which can be very pleasant. So if you are looking for a healthy option during the pandemic or just a place for a quick grab n' go breakfast or lunch, this is it. What's more, you won't pay a fortune for it either.
Expensive food and it's the only option unless you do a vending machine... Kinda stinks.
The fresh bread is amazing. But it was kind of expensive to eat there. That being said they do use fresh foods which was really nice in comparison to what you can get elsewhere.
Great place. beautiful interior. Coffee was good.
Fresh Gatherings is a really cute little cafe located in the Allied Health Building on SLU's medical campus. They always serve healthy dishes - typically with a veg option. Their salad bar is phenomenal and has something for everyone. All of their ingredients are local, and many actually come from their garden on site. The flavor and quality that results is unmatched. Recent renovations have brightened the dining area and provided a new fresh look (pun intended) and more seating. Their new coffee bar also looks incredible.
Good food, and friendly staff.
Best and freshest food on SLU campus.