Timeline
15:33
Browse the shelves at Left Bank Books. It is the oldest independently operated bookstore in St. Louis and a perfect way to kill time before the evening rush.
16:48
Walk over to Saigon Cafe for a quick bite. The Vietnamese restaurant is just a minute’s walk from the bookstore and opens early enough for a pre-sunset meal.
17:03
Step back outside Left Bank Books on N. Euclid Street. Face west to watch the sun dip below the horizon during the golden hour.
17:48
Head to Bar Italia for dinner and a drink. This Italian venue is a delightful spot for an evening out, offering a lively atmosphere as the night settles in.
Local tip
Left Bank Books opens at 10:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to browse before sunset. Bar Italia is best for a late evening crowd.
Check before you go
- Left Bank Books hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
- Saigon Cafe hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
- Bar Italia has no listed hours, so check ahead for dinner service.
Worth knowing
- Saigon Cafe is open at 16:48 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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