SqWires Restaurant and Market

09/17/2026

Dear ,

We’ve had enough.

It’s the end of September. We were promised sweater weather. We were promised our big seasonal debut. We were promised cheese pulls. 🧀

Instead, it’s 90 degrees.

Please get it together. The people are waiting.

In warmth (unfortunately),

The French Onion Soup at SqWires

09/11/2026

In just a few weeks, SqWires will officially celebrate 25 years in Lafayette Square. 🥂

For a quarter century, these brick walls, soaring ceilings, industrial details and one-of-a-kind spaces have been the backdrop for brunches, dinners, first dates, weddings, birthdays, family gatherings and so many St. Louis memories.

We’re incredibly proud to be part of this neighborhood and to have welcomed generations of guests through our doors since 2001.

And we’re not letting 25 years pass quietly. 👀

Throughout October, we’ll be celebrating with special menus, throwbacks, surprises and a few things we can’t wait to share with you.

25 years of SqWires. One incredible October ahead. ❤️

09/02/2026

Wow. We are incredibly grateful for the way this community has welcomed Bethany’s sister’s new restaurant, Picky Café.

Seeing so many familiar faces stop in, share kind words and support another family-run Lafayette Square business has meant so much to all of us.

And now there’s a little SqWires over there too! SqWires grab & go is available at Picky Café, along with Erin’s freshly baked bread, market flowers and plenty more to discover.

Thank you for continuing to show up for our family and for this neighborhood. We are very lucky to call Lafayette Square home.

08/30/2026

Just look at this building and patio. ❤️

We’re so excited to welcome even more family charm to Lafayette Square as Chef and SqWires owner Bethany’s sister opens Picky Cafe right across the street.

It’s been so much fun collaborating and watching this beautiful historic space come to life, and we’re thrilled to have another family-run spot joining the neighborhood.

Picky opens August 31, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it.

Lafayette Square has a new urban garden, market, and cafe. Picky Cafe (1410 S. 18th) debuts on Monday, August 31, featuring a seasonal menu of breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee, and smoothies alongside a retail area complete with curated goods, fresh local produce, flowers, and grab-and-go fare....

08/28/2026

Keeping it in the family 💛

Something new is opening across the street from SqWires on August 31, and this one is extra special.

Bethany’s sister is opening Picky Café & Market right here in Lafayette Square!

Picky will be a neighborhood spot to gather over seasonal dishes, handcrafted drinks and market favorites, and you might notice a few familiar things too. 👀 Some SqWires to-go favorites will be available at Picky, so you’ll have another way to bring a little SqWires home with you.

After nearly 25 years of our family being part of Lafayette Square, we’re pretty excited to have another member of the family putting down roots right across the street.

Welcome to the neighborhood, . We can’t wait for you to meet them! 💛

📍 Opening August 31

08/27/2026

The world lost an absolute legend this week. 🕊️✨

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton. To honor her beautiful spirit, kindness, and unmatched legacy, we are pouring her signature creation behind the bar all week: the Dirt Road Martini.

This comforting blend of vodka, unsweetened iced tea, and a savory splash of giardiniera brine comes straight from her own family cookbook.

Please come pull up a chair, find your spot at the bar, and raise a glass with us to a lifetime of pure joy, music, and community. The world is a little less bright without her, but her spirit will live on forever.

Thank you, Dolly. 🤍

08/20/2026

This is why we love being part of the big days. ❤️

As we get closer to celebrating 25 years of SqWires this October, we keep thinking about just how many celebrations have happened inside these walls.

Weddings. Rehearsal dinners. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Showers. Family gatherings. And so many moments in between.

Ashley recently celebrated her wedding with us and left the kindest review:

⭐️ “The venue itself was absolutely beautiful on our wedding day... one of the biggest standouts was the food!”

She also gave a special shoutout to Stephanie and our team for helping everything come together.

Ashley, thank you for trusting SqWires with such an important day. Here's to all the celebrations still to come. 🥂

Planning a wedding or private event in St. Louis? We'd love to celebrate with you.

08/18/2026

St. Louis, did the 80s just become sweater weather? 😂

After the heat we’ve had, we’re calling it close enough for Chicken Pot Pie.

Golden, flaky crust. Warm, comforting filling. And apparently we’re not the only ones thinking about it:

⭐️ “I had the chicken pot pie. It was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful.”

Come enjoy this little break from the heat with us at SqWires.