Shameless Grounds
Sex-positive club, Saint LouisOpen
Shameless Grounds is open. Rated 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews; the newest review is from November 2026.
- 4.8★Average rating
- 330reviews
- November 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Mon18:00–22:00
- Tueclosed
- Wed10:00–17:00
- Thu10:00–17:00
- Fri10:00–17:00
- Sat10:00–17:00
- Sun10:00–17:00
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 1901 Withnell Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
- Phone
- +1314-449-1240
- Website
- shamelessgrounds.com
- Newest review
- November 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
The venue is located at 1901 Withnell Ave at the corner of Lemp and Withnell in South St. Louis, near the Anheuser Busch brewery and two blocks south of Gus' Pretzels.
- First visit
First-timers should expect a genuinely welcoming, non-judgmental space; one reviewer noted arriving nervous but finding the staff and atmosphere so friendly and inclusive that any discomfort quickly melted away.
- Prices
Food and drinks are reasonably priced according to reviewers, with breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and house-made gooey butter cake all highlighted as good value.
- Facilities
The café offers comfortable indoor seating and couches, a patio area, and a fire pit; there is free WiFi throughout, and a human sexuality lending library (age 18+) with a wide range of titles available to check out for two weeks at no charge.
- Food and drink
The full menu of breakfast options, salads, and sandwiches is served from 10am to 4pm, with particular praise for breakfast sandwiches (the «Morning Wood» and «Ample Breasts» are menu favourites) and house-made gooey butter cake; bottomless coffee is available.
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About Shameless Grounds
Social lounge with seating and entertainment area 
Bar and lounge area with seating and windows Google 
Brick building with red awning and entrance Google Photos from the venue's own website, shamelessgrounds.com. Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Shameless Grounds is a sex-positive café in the Benton Park neighbourhood of South St. Louis that has welcomed curious and open-minded visitors since 2011. It's not a club or pick-up venue, but a genuine coffeeshop serving excellent food and drinks, with a lending library on human sexuality, free STI testing every other Friday, and free safe-sex supplies. A typical visit means enjoying quality coffee and creative breakfast sandwiches in cosy indoor seating or on the patio with a fire pit, browsing the thoughtfully curated library, or attending one of their events like ENM Night or the Dil-Darts League.
Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and the friendliness of staff who make everyone feel genuinely comfortable regardless of their background or interests. First-timers often arrive nervous but leave delighted, describing the space as exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged. The food quality stands out—house-made gooey butter cake and breakfast sandwiches are particular highlights—and prices are reasonable for what you get.
This place suits couples exploring the lifestyle for the first time, curious individuals wanting to learn without pressure, and anyone seeking a sex-positive community space that actually delivers on its promise of radical inclusivity. Older Reddit posts note that swingers' events happen monthly on Friday nights, though the limited hours (closes at 10pm) mean working couples sometimes struggle to make it. The overall verdict from 330 Google reviews (4.8 stars) is overwhelmingly positive: people love the uniqueness, the community spirit, and the genuine warmth of the welcome.
- Who goes
- Introverted and extroverted couples, curious singles, LGBTQ+ individuals, and sex-positive people of all ages; mostly locals from St. Louis.
- How opinion has moved
- Reviews remain consistently enthusiastic from 2016 through 2026, with no negative trend visible, though older Reddit posts from 2018–2020 suggest limited monthly swingers' events may have been a constraint for some lifestyle seekers.
What guests love
- The welcoming, genuinely inclusive atmosphere where first-timers quickly feel comfortable and accepted by staff and other guests.
- High-quality coffee, creative breakfast sandwiches, and particularly the house-made gooey butter cake, which reviewers describe as exceptional.
- The free human sexuality lending library with a thoughtfully curated range of titles from biology and history to classical and contemporary literature.
- Regular events including ENM Night and the Dil-Darts League, plus free STI testing every other Friday and free safe-sex supplies available to all patrons.
- The physical space itself—exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with cosy indoor seating, a comfortable patio area, and a fire pit for relaxing.
- The staff's genuine friendliness and helpfulness in making everyone feel welcome without judgment, regardless of their background, interests, or relationship structure.
What guests complain about
- Some reviewers found the playful menu item names entertaining but confusing, requiring them to read all descriptions carefully to understand what each sandwich or bowl actually contains.
- One reviewer reported that a cashier was not particularly friendly and seemed monotone, though this appears isolated among overwhelmingly positive staff feedback.
- Older Reddit posts from 2018–2020 noted that swingers' events were held only once a month on Friday nights, making it difficult for working couples to attend before the 10pm closing time.
- The limited menu availability—full food service ends at 4pm on weekdays (9pm on Mondays), which may disappoint those arriving late in the evening.
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Club facts, checked against sources
1 of 5 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Open on
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Confirmed Club website ×2 · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Food
- Snacks Club says Club website ×2 · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Minimum age
- 18 Club says Club website · November 2026
- Condoms
- Free Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Great food for the money, vibes are very open and great ideas for a good time
The best soy latte that I’ve ever had and one of my favorite places to sit
Great and friendly environment. Cashier and server ladies are Veryy beautiful and oh so very friendly.
Get out of your comfort zone and go. The vibe here is excellent. Always fun events to attend as well
Best vibe in town! Great Food - Great Cocktails - Great People! A place of diversity and acceptance in the heart of St. Louis!
Great community coffee shop with events. Kind and helpful people. Because this is a space that wants to be a connector for people who want to understand queer identities or kink, I think it's important that people go in there knowing that it's important to behave well, and treat the place and the people with a lot of respect. They absolutely deserve it because they probably put up with some awful people from time to…
Cute spot! I appreciate its uniqueness. And one of a kind names of food. lol it does make it difficult to pick something though because you actually have to read all the descriptions to know what each item is. The lady at the cashier was not the friendliest. Very monotone. The food itself was okay. The morning wood was not great. I got the ample breasts which was better! 🥪 Overall vibe is unique and fun though! 🦄
My wife and I stopped by Shameless Grounds during our Sunday morning walk and decided to give it a try. As a sex-positive coffee shop, we were a bit nervous at first, but the experience turned out to be fantastic. The space was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with a welcoming atmosphere throughout. From the couches to the tables, everything felt thoughtfully arranged. There are several cozy and comfortable s…
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.8★ from 3305 reviews readnewest June 2026
- Reddit 6 reviews readnewest September 2023
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest November 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
patio · 33lgbtq friendly · 7brownies · 6lattes · 11ample breast sandwich · 2gooey butter cake · 2cozy decor · 3chai tea · 2friendly staff · 37kind staff · 7
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (21 with stars). The line is the running average. Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Reddit, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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