Whether you’re gathering for a festive family brunch, hunting for Easter eggs or savoring seasonal flavors, we’ve got your Easter weekend plans covered. From indulgent holiday feasts to family-friendly activities, these local gems will make your celebration truly special. Explore our top picks for an Easter filled with delicious food, memorable moments and a touch of spring magic.
Scroll through the slideshow below to learn about Casa Don Alfonso’s offerings Credit: photo courtesy of Casa Don AlfonsoButler’s Pantry
Butler’s Pantry invites you to savor the season with its elegant Easter Brunch Collection, available now for drop-off or pick-up. Designed to serve up to 12 guests, the spread is a celebration of spring: think carrot coffee cake and lemon berry strudel alongside bourbon-glazed ham, roasted tri-color carrots, breakfast casserole and mini cannolis. Optional enhancements, like leg of lamb, beef tenderloin and a spring mousse cake, make it easy to tailor your table. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are also available upon request. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. Inquire online to reserve.
1414 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314.664.7680, butlerspantry.com Credit: photo courtesy of Butler’s PantryBijoux Chocolates
This Easter, we indulge in the rituals that matter: sweetness, simplicity and the quiet luxury of good chocolate. Bijoux Chocolate’s mini eggs – five to a pack, each filled with salted caramel and cloaked in pastel shells – are less a treat, more a meditation on pleasure. The bunnies come solid: milk, dark or melting with caramel. Then there are the vanilla marshmallow bunnies, light as a spring morning and just as fleeting. These are offerings meant to be savored, not stockpiled. Available online or in store – because Easter, after all, waits for no one.
7930 Big Bend Blvd. Suite A, Webster Groves, 314.307.7303, bijouxchocolates.com Credit: photo courtesy of Bijoux ChocolatesBaked and Boiled Bagels
Easter at Baked and Boiled is set to taste like something you’ve been craving without quite knowing it. They’ve whipped up a strawberry quark that’s light, tangy and just sweet enough to make you linger over breakfast. The blueberry bagel is finally back; its golden crown dusted with a delicate sugar crunch that crackles with each bite. Also making a highly anticipated return this year will be the strawberry shortcake bagel – tender and fragrant, like dessert disguised as breakfast. These seasonal favorites will be available for Easter and well into spring, ready to bring a dash of decadent magic to your morning again and again.
1801 S. 9th St., St. Louis, 314.571.9017, bakedboiled.com Credit: photo courtesy of Baked and Boiled BagelsEckert’s Farm
At Eckert’s Farm, Easter has arrived with activities for the whole family. Easter Egg-Citement returns April 12 to 13 and 18 to 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.. There are egg hunts in open fields, baby animals to pet, seeds to plant and take home and that familiar photo by the bunny’s side. This event is for the kids and tickets are available online or at the door. Mornings at the farm begin with the Flippity Flop Breakfast, which includes sprinkle pancakes, bunny fruit kabobs and a pastel Sherbet Sunrise. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 745-0513 x 0. Then comes evening. The Adult Easter Egg Hunt runs April 17 to 19 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. There’s music in the Cider Shed, cocktails dressed for spring and hidden eggs containing small joys like chocolate, cash or a year of cider donuts for one lucky winner. Guests can also look forward to a Peep Art Show, Outrageous Bonnet Contest and photo ops with the Bunny himself. Tickets for this 21+ event can be purchased online or at the door.
951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, 618.233.0513, eckerts.com Credit: photo courtesy of Eckert’s FarmBolyard’s Meat & Provisions
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions is bringing back its beloved sugar-cured Newman hams just in time for Easter – boneless, beautifully smoked and easy to carve at home. Available whole or halved these hams are a centerpiece worth celebrating. The Easter menu doesn’t stop there. Stock up on housemade bacon and sausage by the pound or make entertaining effortless with options like the charcuterie tray for 20, a sandwich party platter which includes 12 cold sandwiches with house pickles and mustard aioli or the roast party pan loaded with 1.5 lbs. each of roast beef and roast chicken, 24 buns and all the fixings. Preorders are open now – because nothing says spring gathering quite like good meat done right.
2733 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, 314.647.2567, bolyardsmeat.com Credit: photo courtesy of Bolyard’s Meat & ProvisionsFleur de Thé
On Sunday, April 20, Fleur de Thé will set the table for something softer, more ceremonial – a spring high tea, a ritual in three tiers. There will be tea sandwiches and canapés, warm scones, petite cakes and botanical tarts that bloom like wild things on porcelain plates. And then, of course, the signature dark chocolate mousse, a house favorite that doesn’t ask for attention but always gets it. Served with a pot of tea and a flute of sparkling (non-alcoholic) tea, it’s a quiet hop into the season. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting colleen@tearoomstlouis.com.
4168 Juniata St., St. Louis, 314.750.5395, tearoomstlouis.com Credit: photo courtesy of Fleur de ThéThe Sweet Spot
The Sweet Spot’s 12-compartment Easter Candy Boxes have officially hatched – bright, whimsical and quietly meaningful. Each box is filled with a dozen handpicked Easter-themed confections, from chewy springtime gummies to decadent chocolates, crafted to put a little hop in your day. Even sweeter, proceeds benefit Stamp Out Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting patients with travel, meals and compassionate care. Available now online for pickup or nationwide shipping or find them in person at the Hillsboro and Highland locations. This season, give with a little egg-stra purpose.
317 S. Main St., Hillsboro, 217.250.9684; 821 Main St., Highland, 618.431.3526, trythesweetspot.com Credit: photo courtesy of The Sweet SpotSugarfire Smoke House
Sugarfire is bringing the Easter celebrations by serving comfort by the pound – and the pie. Their holiday smokehouse menu is a feast of slow-cooked favorites, from a full rack of baby back ribs to tender, brown sugar-glazed ham, rich brisket, pulled pork with your pick of signature Sugarfire sauces and smoky salmon. A la carte sides like creamy spinach, hash brown casserole and deviled egg potato salad round out the spread – available in pint, quart or gallon sizes. And don’t forget dessert, a golden lemon chess pie baked fresh for the occasion. Call your local Sugarfire by Friday, April 18, to order. Pickup is available on Easter Sunday.
sugarfiresmokehouse.com Credit: photo courtesy of Sugarfire Smoke HouseKnead Bakehouse
This Easter, Knead Bakehouse brings comfort to the table the way only great bakers can – with warmth, care and just the right amount of butter. The carrot cake cookies are rich with spice and impossibly tender, the kind of thing you tear into with your fingers and eat standing up at the counter. The hot cross buns are soft, fragrant with citrus and clove, marked with tradition and a touch of sweetness. Every item on the Easter preorder menu feels like a small celebration of spring, of family and of dough that’s had time to rise. Preorders are available now through April 17 for pickup or local delivery April 18 and 19.
3467 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 314.376.4361, kneadbakehouse.com Credit: photo courtesy of Knead BakehouseLe Meridien St. Louis Clayton
This Easter Sunday, Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton invites you to gather in their ballroom for a specialty brunch buffet that promises to be both a feast for the senses and a celebration of spring. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20, enjoy an array of brunch classics: perfectly carved ham, a made-to-order omelet station, indulgent short rib hash and a smoked salmon display. And, of course, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance to add a little extra magic to the day. At $65 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under, this prix-fixe brunch is the ideal way to savor the season with family. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made in advance.
7730 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, 314. 863.0400, https://www.opentable.com/r/cafe-la-vie-saint-louis Credit: photo courtesy of Le Meridien St. Louis ClaytonCasa Don Alfonso
The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis Clayton is one of the top hotels in Clayton. The Southern Italian eatery at The Ritz-Carlton offers a luxurious prix fixe menu with sparkling wine pairings. This four-course menu features exquisite dishes such as lobster medallions, heart-shaped ravioli, decadent desserts and more, ensuring a night full of indulgence. With Valentine’s-themed cocktails and a romantic setting, it’s perfect if you’re looking to celebrate in style.
100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, 314.863.6300, casadonalfonsostlouis.com Credit: photo by Meera NagarajanCredit: photo courtesy of Pieces Board Game Bar and Cafe
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