Been coming here since my undergraduate days (2011) and it's about time I wrote my review of my favorite diner in Saint Louis. The Slinger (or Devil's Delight) is a legendary Saint Louis icon. It is a delicious concoction of hash browns, chile, cheese, onions, and hamburger meat. You can get this heavenly mix for $7!! They are open 24/7 so you can get it anytime you want too! There is nothing I crave more at 1am after a night of heavy drinking and poor decisions. Is the service slow at times? Yup! Are the ingredients of questionable quality? Yup! Is it the best bang-for-your-buck 24/7 greasy breakfast food in Saint Louis? YUP! Do not delay your trip to this one-of-a-kind breakfast joint! read more

Courtesy Diner - Devil's Delight - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Never disappointed with courtesy diner! Great place to grab a bite, During the day, or even better, Late at night!!! read more

Food and service were great! Very traditional diner. We were seated quickly, our food came out soon after we ordered, and they were accommodating to our 2 toddler boys. The jukebox was a nice touch. read more

Pros: - Cheap prices - Open 24 hours - Average food Cons: - Horrifically bad service even during customer lulls (exception is one of the cooks - tall brother, who is amazing and should receive a pay increase) - Dirty - Non-trivial probability of being shot - Staff frequently loudly complaining about wanting to work elsewhere becomes annoying. I'd be willing to pay 30% higher prices if they had remotely good service. Can take an hour to even be seen once seated. read more

Congratulations, Courtesy Diner you have been removed from my No-No list. I was up early on St. Patrick's Day and after dropping a friend off at his work in Dogtown, I needed breakfast. I didn't need anything special or fancy, I just needed a simple breakfast. As I turned on to Hampton Avenue to head home, I saw you to my right and thought you needed a second chance. As I parked my car I got a giggle from all the signs you had posted warning people not to park in your lot for the parade. I don't blame you, you gotta protect those spaces for your patrons. After the parade I am sure you had your share of drunk partiers in need of a sobering meal. Okay, now the reason why you got off my No-No list. I wanted a cheap, simple and filling breakfast and you delivered. What I liked most is that you offered 1 egg instead of 2 egg breakfast entrees. Sometimes two is just too much. I was able to enjoy my egg with crispy hash browns and 3 slices of bacon. I said no to my side of toast, because I wanted to enjoy one biscuit with sausage gravy. The gravy needed more pepper and salt. Overall everything was above average and worth the price. At 6AM the diner was clean and ready for a new day. The staff was cordial, but once others arrived, you could easily tell who were their regulars. CD, you may be off my No-No list, but your still not ready to be in my regular breakfast rotation. However, I will be back at another time. read more

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Let me preface this with the fact that I have a special place in my heart for diner food. I can eat at fancy places, but I love this kind of stuff. When it comes to diners, my standards are set differently. We came in for a quick lunch/brunch on the weekend, and decided to take a booth. The service is a little whacky, in that you'll probably encounter all of the waitresses at some point. We started with some mozzarella sticks to split. I decided on the patty melt and a side of hash browns, and we split a piece of pie for dessert. The appetizer was as expected, as were my hash browns. I really enjoyed my sandwich; the onions were done well, and the bread was toasted perfectly. We both enjoyed the pie as well. Considering it was $20 for the two of us, with an appetizer and dessert, you can't beat it. You will walk out of here with your pockets and belly full. I'll definitely be back. read more

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For years I've listened to folks tell me how awesome this place is and finally today, I was able to put their feedback to the test. Meh. I stopped in for a late breakfast and hopped a seat at the counter. Note, booths are reserved for 2+ people and there are plenty of signs to remind you. I went with 2 eggs scrambled, crispy bacon, hash browns with onions and wheat toast. The eggs were fine, hash browns good, the bacon had a weird taste to it...somewhat fishy and the toast had too much butter. Would I go here over Waffle House, nah. read more

Courtesy Diner - 2 eggs, meat, hashbrowns, toast - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Stopped here on a whim, was with my boss who said they made good cheese burgers. That's what he ordered, i went with the patty melt. The flavor was good, but it was thin meat, thin sautéed onions but they were tough, would not tear as you took bites , so long strings of onions hung out of burger & mouth after bites. I had to pull them off & eat separately so not to embarrass myself w long tough onions hanging. No fries came with it but the fryers were down anyways. It was a cash only place as well. Geez. Get with time times. Never need to go back. Steak & Shake is next door. read more

Courtesy Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Been coming here through the years, off & on since I was in my 30's...(I'm in my mid-fifties, now!)...Love the Ol'Skool DINER atmosphere!...Best Burgers, Malts... Crinkle -cut french fries, onion rings, bacon, pancakes!!....Just try everything on the menu to find YOUR favorite dish!... read more

This has become my go to breakfast spot. It is easy on the pockets and the service is usually always great. When they are busy it is a bit slower but it is to be expected. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Courtesy Diner - Veggie omelette - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Went for the slinger and it did not disappoint. My husband ordered that because it's a St. Louis original. I just had a grilled cheese sandwich, which was nothing to write home bout. If you go here, take cash because that's all they take. There is an ATM inside. read more

They do a decent slinger, and the short stack pancakes were fluffy and tasty. Pretty much standard diner fare in the standard, old-school diner environment. read more

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Quintessential Americana. Cash only, retro diner with good food and good service. I loved it. Would stop here again if I'm the area.

I do like this business for their food and their staff. However, the music that they play is far too loud. They have an old-fashioned jukebox which is cool, but unfortunately the speakers are above the booths, and if you're trying to have a conversation with your dining partner you cannot hear them. My husband and I went for breakfast there and although we enjoyed our food and our servers were kind and attentive, we left with headaches and they need to be in a quiet space. read more

Best food in town. Can't beat the slinger or chili Mac. Favorite food. Stop in after 4 for more dedicated service.

I was not looking for a Gem when my wife suggested we stop here for a late lunch. In this case, the name doesn't say enough. This establishment was far more than "Courteous". I was pleased with every bite of classic dinner food. read more

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they're good when they're open, but they aren't 24 hrs anymore and it's inconsistent when they're open and not... wish they would make the hours more clear so we could stop wasting our time read more

My boyfriend and I come here every Sunday morning and always order the same thing--a Hangover for him and eggs, bacon, and hash browns for me. The food is just what you'd expect for a diner: greasy, unhealthy, and delicious. Puts me in a 5-hour food coma every time, and I love it. read more

Nice little local diner. Food is pretty good. Service was very good. Good breakfast and sandwich selections.

Was a very pleasant experience for all that come in....Friendly faces, good food, reasonable prices, and fast service is always a plus!!! read more

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A St Louis institution. A greasy spoon, hole in the wall, no frills, cash only diner. This is not the fancy brunch spot to take a date or your mom to on Mother's Day. This place exists to service a universal, basic, and rudimentary purpose of curing hangovers. Good, cheap food. Passable service. God bless Courtesy Diner read more

The BEST cheeseburger my husband and I ever had. We got a good amount of food for ONLY $19!!! Cash only, but they have an ATM available that DOESN'T charge an arm and leg. Everyone was super friendly, and the vibe was retro which we thought was cool. HIGHLY recommend stopping here for a quick bite if you're in STL. read more

Great diner food! Reasonable prices. Big portions. Friendly service. My sons love this place and we eat here almost every time I am in town. read more

I have to admit, this place far exceeded my expectations. The service was great. The waitress was there when we needed and the food came fast. I ordered the slinger and it was everything I hoped it would be. Amazing little diner and I recommend it and look forward to coming back whenever I am up that way read more

Courtesy Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Very good diner food only had breakfast and it came out perfect. It's not open 24 hrs and they only take cash

The Courtesy Diner is great place to stop by late at night after the bars close....and also a great place to get some greasy grub the next morning. I think they even have an special item on the menu called "Hangover Cure" if that gives you any indication. My item of choice is the Devil's Delight. It pretty much has everything wonderful on it. Two eggs, hash browns, and chili with optional cheese and onions on top, with a side of toast. Hook me up with an order of that and a LARGE water and I'm halfway over a hangover. The atmosphere ranges from rowdy party late at night (did I mention Chingy filmed some shots for his "Right Thurr" video here??) to laid back diner in the morning/afternoon. There is a drawback though. The juke box. Normally juke boxes are a big plus for most places, but I've been here before when one patron requested just about every Celine Dion song, including "My Heart Will Go On," (the theme song from Titanic for those of you who were not a pre-teen in the 90s). Celine was not a good start to my day that day. But other than being forced to listen to Celine (which I doubt happens on most days), The Courtesy Diner is an awesome place to go for all my diner needs...late night or for the recovery the next morning. read more

Courtesy Diner - Devil's Delights, toast and a half eaten side of bacon - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Cheap food, reasonably quick service, and always refilled drinks- check, check, check. *CASH ONLY* but there is an ATM on site. I have been to Courtesy Diner more times than I can remember. I always love to get the toast (covered in melted butter) served with a variety of jams. Lately I've been getting the hot ham and cheese- also covered in melted butter. It is a thick slice of ham and two pieces of melty American cheese. Not healthy, but tastes so good. Unfortunately- the fryer is used for everything. I ordered onion rings and they tasted like fried fish. The French fries also taste like fried fish. So, just don't order fried food unless you want it to taste like the fish that had been fried earlier in the day. read more

It is what it is, and if you accept that it's a late night greasy spoon, you won't go wrong. If you want linen, polished silverware and a classically trained server, you're in for a heartache beyond the slinger. But, if you want cheap grub, reasonably good and quick service, served at all hours, you may be in the right place. In summary, if you set your expectations appropriately, you'll seldom be disappointed. Bon appetite. ------------------------ No, it's not a five star place. But after reading some of the barely literate, likely inebriated, despite what they wrote in virtual crayon, I felt the need to provide ballast. Look, it's a 24-hour diner, with all types eating and working here, but for what it is, it isn't a cesspool, nor gourmet. Re-read the first sentence. read more

Courtesy Diner - Wednesday night in the Lou. - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I had a good experience at Courtesy diner (definitely way better than the one I had at City Dinner on Grand ha). I thought the food was good but not fantastic either, I mean you really come here to grab a bite after a party. We had good service too. I would give a 3.5 actually. My friends had a slinger, biscuits and gravy, steak burger and I had a cheeseburger with bacon. The fries tasted all right, the Cheesburger as well. Biscuits and gravy were really blend though. The steak burger tasted alright too. I may be back some days, if I'm around and need a late night burger, different than Mc Donald's or five guys. read more

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This diner was absolutely amazing! Delicious food, friendly service, great prices, and conveniently located off of the main two highways that I was traveling. They served my family and I very well, getting specific orders correct, and we had a wonderful experience! We ate there for breakfast, and it was the quintessential diner! I highly recommend, you won't be disappointed! read more

This place is a stl classic! It's open all the time so it's a perfect late night stop or early morning quick eat. Only thing about this place, is its cash only, they have an atm inside, it just charges you a fee. While the prices are good, the food isn't the best food I've ever had. A lot of things come out pretty greasy, but sometimes greasy is what a person wants. The people who work there are all very friendly it just gets very busy sometimes so drinks go with no refills and asking for anything becomes nearly impossible. It's not my first choice, But sometimes at 3am the choices Are slim. read more

24-hours, and (now) non-smoking! (Thank you, smoking ban. I didn't need nicotine smoke with my eggs.) Surprisingly lower on the grease than I expected - hey, it's a diner. I always expected a bunch. A good standby for late, drunken nights. Bring your own DD. Also good after other late-night activities, such as flights and grad school group meetings. read more

We decided to stop in after visiting Wild Lights at the the Zoo and we are glad we did. I had a slinger and didn't disappoint. The rest of the family had nachos, chili and the frito pie and it was all good. After leaving my kids wanted to know when we can go back. read more

Didn't have to wait too long on a Sunday morning which was nice. But this place is a greasy diner and the food was just that too. The garden omelet had canned mushrooms (bleh) and not a whole lot of flavor. My boyfriend got the "Hoosier" and really liked it. Service was good and place was cleaner than I would expect a diner to be. read more

Courtesy Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went around 1 a.m. Super busy so it took awhile for them to take our order, but once they did, food was out super quick! Our waitress was very friendly. And it was the best pancake I've ever had!!! Highly recommend! read more

We go here every time we visit the St. Louis zoo. Great service and great diner food.

I recommend sitting at the counter, because the entertainment is watching the short order cook who was amazing. She never stopped and wasn't too particular about measurements, but all the food came out quickly and looking great. I stopped in for breakfast, got the Hoosier and coffee. The coffee was actually pretty good, and within a couple minutes my food was sliding towards me on the counter. The plate I ordered was eggs with sausage sitting on a pile of hash browns smothered in gravy. This can go badly but that's where the cook comes in. The potatoes were hot and crispy, even under the load, and everything else was cooked perfectly. The only outcast would be the gravy which was good, but fairly neutral, having very little flavor. Probably better for the masses, so as not be offensive, still I prefer mine with more flavor. This is not 5 star dining, so just the 4, but excellent for a diner. Very clean, fast, and tasty. Like others said, cash only which might have been a bigger deal if I brought in the family for dinner. Credit cards in 2018 are the norm, so a big minus, especially since I travel for business and this makes it difficult for me. read more

Absolutely incredible. A St. Louis staple. Fast, cheap, and delicious! Don't forget it's cash only. We got the slinger, chicken strips and fries, a devil's delight, fried okra, and a patty melt. No complaints. It was perfect! read more

Easily the best laid back burger you'll eat in St. Louis, probably the entire country, and quite possibly the world. I say laid back bc that's the only way I can describe how it is. They don't seem to try hard, it looks like ur avg $4 burger, but the taste and the textures are incredible. Get the fries crispy w cheese. Chili was 5/5. I like to go after I get done fishing late at night. Courtesy diner bc it's a courtesy how good their food is. read more

Am only giving one star because Yelp requires it. I was in last week and asked to make a substitution of my side option on a meal. The employee offered to ask and when she asked the supervisor on duty it was a flat no. There was no option of an up charge nor an explanation of any substitution policy. I then asked the employee if I could talk to the supervisor. She let her know and the supervisor proceeded to ignore me for at least five min from only a few feet away. I then asked for the supervisors name so the employee asked her again to come talk to me. I then proceeded to ask the supervisor for her name before leaving the restaurant. read more