Cherokee Street's largest grocery store, Save-a-Lot boasts great prices on everything from meat to dairy to desserts. Looking for what's for dinner? Bags of ice? Sodas and sweets? Save-a-Lot has you covered.

If you're looking for the basics within walking distance (think: tape, batteries, a bag of candy, a notebook), Family Dollar has a wide range of household needs on Jefferson just south of Cherokee. 

Stock up on breads, sweets, or its famous fruit-filled empanadas at Cherokee Street's oldest panaderias. You can also find their treats at the Tower Grove Farmers Market.

From sourdough to sandwhich loafs, cinnamon rolls and cakes, at Bridge Bread's bake shop you can stock up on your bread needs while knowing your supporting a social enterpirse that provides supportive employment to people without safe and stable housing. 

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Find the street's largest Mexican grocery store at the northeast corner of Cherokee and California, where you can find a butcher,produce aisles, and a wide variety of spices and household goods. 

This classic Mexican snack shop specializes in grab and go food like fresh fruit, juices, and snacks. Our favorite part? You can order elote, or chili-and-cotija-cheese slathered corn on the cob.

You’ll find a wide variety of foods and household goods here, plus the fantastic butcher shop (carniceria) that gives the store its name. 

This classic bakery has fresh-baked bread, but also specializes in made-to-order cakes and delectable favorites like conchas, milhojas, and churros.

Find cold drinks, snacks, and other essentials at this local corner store right across the street from Love Bank Park.

You can get bread and other baked essentials here. Or, you could indulge in delicious pan dulce, cookies, tres leches cake, and other delectable treats. We won’t tell.

Another classic corner store with candy, snacks, drinks, and other household goods on Cherokee between Michigan and Minnesota.

Need a fresh ‘do or just a quick trim? Cherokee Street has no shortage of spots to rock something new. Neighborhood salons uplift each other—and the other businesses on the street—to give neighbors the best choice for style in St. Louis.

“I love the sense of small business unity and willingness to help and support each other without being competitive,” saud Brooke Kolsen, who owns South City Barber Co. at 2646 Cherokee. “There’s no shortage of places to get a haircut on Cherokee, and I’m happy to be one of those places.”

1959 Salon & Barbershop is owned by Cassie Rose Carnahan, who specializes in curly and naturally fine hair. The salon is shared with Courtney Jones, offering sleek, well-priced haircuts, shaves, trims, waxes and massages.

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The Rockin Redhead believes that creating a great style isn’t enough; the salon works from an ethos that teaching customers to maintain their look is everything. Stop by for unique, long-lasting styles and bold color that leaves you feeling fabulous.

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Creative Omar Row describes the shop as a “collaboration between hair, fashion, and novelties.” And fan reviews say it’s a sweet mix—one that makes you feel right at home.

Part hair salon, part bar, all amazing energy. Zephyr, which says it caters to patrons who “appreciate the fusion of beauty and social fun environments” offers beauty treatments from blow drys to beard trims to keratin Brazilian blowouts—and has a full bar to keep things social.

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Owner Ramone B. Gibbs has over 10 years of experience in the barber and beauty salon world. Together with his team, he offers clients both classic and up-to-date looks—and sells his own line of products from handcrafted beard oil to hydrating conditioner.

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Visit for classic cuts or more innovative styles and colors; either way, the customer-approved barbers at Cherokee Barber Studio have you covered.

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Brooke Koleson, also known as Brooke the Barber, owns this classic barber shop on Cherokee Street. She offers styles, shaves, trims, and beard maintenance. 

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This beauty supply store is stocked with high quality products, but also offers appointments with expert stylists and cosmetologists in everything from hydrating silk press styles to weave work to blowouts to extensions.

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The talented barbers and hairdressers at Chido Styles are known for fresh fades and styles for all genders—and having a little fun in the process.

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While many barber shops on Cherokee Street are Spanish speaking, Estetica Unisex Le Criss stands out in the community. The salon offers haircuts for adults and children, plus extra services like waxing and extensions.

Owner Curtis York is a local legend, skilled in classic styles and maintenance—and the shop’s atmosphere, banter, and kid friendly environment make Kuts by Kurtis a Cherokee Street favorite.

Your pet deserves to be pampered like the family member they are, right? Murphy’s Mutts and Cuts offers full-service grooming, plus sells pet essentials like treats and leashes.

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You’re all moved in. Now all you’re missing is a furry roommate. Stop by this cat rescue to take home your new forever friend. 

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Moving in means setting up your new space. Luckily, Cherokee Street offers multiple locally owned options for furniture, appliances, decor, and playful pops of whimsy to make your new place feel uniquely yours.

Cherokee Street is famous for its status as St. Louis’ antiquing district. Pop into stores up and down the street for everything from unique decor finds to gorgeous retro furniture to historic home essentials like doorknobs, stained glass windows, and light fixtures that will look excellent in your new place on Cherokee Street. To find a comprehensive list of businesses in this area, check out cherokeerow.com


Browse DT’s for great prices, great service, and an excellent variety of home furniture and appliances like washers and dryers. You’ll find anything you need to stock your new house in the Cherokee Street neighborhood at a great price.

Owner Megan McCalla hand selects all of the pieces in her store, from the perfect mid-century modern end table to a vintage vase that will give your kitchen its final touch.

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Freshen your new pad up with houseplants or fresh-cut flowers from Flowers & Weeds (which also has a garden center to help with any backyard plant beds).

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The Bricoleur has all the character your space needs — from historic knick nacks to antique furniture. On top of that, the shop also specializes in lamp repair. 

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Lock it up.

Owner Scott Brouk runs this locksmith shop during the day, which makes it the perfect place for neighbors to get keys made or purchase quality hardware and hard-to-replace door parts. Clements also is there to help in those stressful moments when you lock yourself out. As a special twist, Clements becomes a local-favorite bar on Thursday nights after 4 p.m. (yes, really).

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Stop by for a fairly priced selection of mobile phones and other tech.

St. Louis’ premium tech repair service is here to help neighbors with everything they need for mobile phones and tablets. Samad says the business is a perfect fit for Cherokee, which he calls a unique and diverse destination—and he loves it.

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Data plans, phones, and tablets are all available at this authorized T-Mobile retailer.

An authorized Cricket Wireless retailer is just steps from neighbors’ doors on Cherokee Street, specializing in pre-paid phones and limited-to-no contracts.
 

Residents can purchase devices, sign up for wireless plans, and consult with Verizon specialists at this shop.

Located inside of the Cherokee Food Market, this retailer offers wireless phones and prepaid plans to make customers’ lives easy.

Repair your car stereo, or purchase a new one, at this local shop that offers great work and reasonable pricing for all stereo services.

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While many know them for their muffler men statues or tire minions, this woman-run neighborhood staple is also well known as one of the area’s best muffler and auto customization shops.

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