A hidden and not talked about much, diner in Wood River. It's one of the better diners in the…read moreRiverbend area. It's a dive and that is part of its charm. The food is simple, made fresh and is totally affordable. I ordered, Breakfast Special #6 and it was only $8. I enjoyed, two scrambled eggs, bacon, one biscuit and gravy and tater tots. They offer 3 choices of potatoes; Hashbrowns, American Fries and Tater Tots. I was going to order American, but the waitress said her favorite was the tots, so I took her advice. They were a nice change of pace. I was surprised, about the seasoning. Most diners I have eaten at, are heavy on the salt, but not here. I actually had to add salt to my food and I am not a big salter. 6th Street is on my way to my part-time job and I am fairly certain, I'll be stopping for breakfast on the regular.

They reopened last week and I finally got a parking spot. Food was not only cooked perfectly and…read moreserved hot, but service is top notch. Price? I got 2 eggs, 3 sausage patties, 3 pancakes and coffee for under $10.

Warm and carrying atmosphere. Family owned and when you walk through the door your not treated like…read morefamily you are family. Ive always been greeted with smiles and great conversations. Its one of the very best places to sit down and eat and relax in the Alton area. If you have not been there , I recommend you to go and experience it for yourself.

What a hidden gem! Opened in 1910 and you feel like you are stepping back to the 1950's. It is cash…read moreonly so plan ahead. They do have an ATM. The owner and his son make a great team. If you want an old fashioned diner breakfast or lunch be sure to stop by! My breakfast was made to order and delicious. The atmosphere is retro and the decor and pictures are so fun to look at and read about. I cannot wait to go back and have the chicken and dumplings on a Friday

Teri's is everything you'd want in a roadside diner tucked away off the beaten path. What really…read moresurprised was just how good the food was. Just looking at the menu you'll think "ok, typical greasy spoon type place ". But they are much better than that and do take pride in what would appear to basic diner fare. I went with the buffalo chicken wrap and opted for onion rings instead of fries. The wrap itself was full of crispy crunchy chicken, with the right balance of lettuce tomato cheese. And the buffalo sauce brought just the right amount of heat. I couldn't put the thing down. But the star of the show was the onion rings. These are probably the best I've had and it'll probably be years before I have better. Perfect light and crispy, the right crunch, and the tender onion makes a clean break with every bite! You know what I'm talking about--when the rest of the onion wants to slide out of the rest of the ring? Atmosphere is charming and fits what you'd expect for this kind of establishment. Owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable. I'm looking forward to returning when the daily special is bacon wrapped meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Highly recommend.

We don't live but 30 mins away, but didn't know about this place until we saw it in the Route 66 IL…read morepassports! We stopped in for carry out - ordered a breakfast wrap & 2 burgers (1 bbq and 1 Rt 66). It's fun inside, cute signs. Wait wasn't long at all! They had a sign in book & ofc the Route 66 stamp. What could improve / could have been better: Order accuracy: I received a breakfast bowl instead of wrap.One of the burgers was a bacon burger & neither matched what we ordered but they were decent burgers! Food preparation: The hash-browns were cooked on too high of heat, so not fully done but burning in places. 3/10 at best. Carry out specifics: no napkins, no flatware. They accept card, but tips are only cash. I don't love that & would prefer somewhere be fully cash only or accept cards & allow tipping. I had called to asked prior to arrival when placing my order to inquire about cash or card & they noted card was fine, so I didn't have cash available to tip unfortunately!

Brought our grands for dinner passing through and they really enjoyed it. They especially loved the…read morepie! The staff are always very sweet and make sure we have everything we need. Tonight my chicken was overcooked and very dry. The waitress offered to make fresh and when I said no thanks she took it off of our ticket. We stop often as it is the half way mark when traveling to see or pick up or grandkids. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much for accommodating our family dinner of 30. The service, food and restaurant were…read moreamazing. Kim had us set up when we got there, the drinks were never empty and the food came quickly. Thanks again to Kim and all the hard working staff that did such a great job today!

This was my first time ever going to a courtesy Diner. It was amazing! Service was great! I had…read morewhat is called the Hoosier which is two eggs which I had scrambled two sausage patties over hash brown potatoes and then it smothered in white sausage gravy! Also came with two slices of toast. I don't know what type of potatoes they use but those hash browns were very flavorful.

You can't go wrong with Courtesy! We came here for breakfast and found a seat at the counter. The…read morebottomless coffee hit and the "table" pancake great. I got eggs and bacon, which came with the crispy Hashbrowns (carb overload anyone?). The staff was kind and helpful. A huge plus of this place is the variety of options and it is pretty affordable. It's right on the skirts of Dogtown on Hampton, and there's a decent parking lot in front. There are also some side streets available if the lot is full.

You get ALOT of food! Ordered the 1/2 biscuit and gravy with a side of hash browns. It was all…read moredelicious! If you eat here and leave hungry, that's your fault!

Looked up somewhere for breakfast as we were in the area and found the North Main Diner. Walked in…read moreand they were busy, but there was no sign saying seat yourself or wait to be seated, so finally we walked to the front where there was a counter and then were ignored for a while until someone finally took our name and told us to stand in a small area off to the side. The table we were sitting at was really dark, so much so I had to lighten the photos so you can even see our food. The biscuits and gravy were bland and I am pretty sure the gravy was powdered as there were lumps in it. No flavor at all. The coffee was good but my cup was empty for a bit before someone came by to refill it, which I can forgive because they were busy. My husband said his French toast was just okay and tasted like bread with powdered sugar. The sausages also had chunks of something (perhaps apple?) that was not appetizing. His over-medium eggs were decent though. Finally, I'm pretty sure there was a dead cockroach in the dark single toilet bathroom, which doesn't inspire confidence. A city sign outside in the street proclaimed Edwardsville as a "foodie" town, if that's true then there must be better places to go. Skip this one.

I wish I'd taken pictures but you see enuff of them. Cup of…read morechili straight Sausage, eggs over easy, hash browns, toast Soda Friendly and prompt service Atmosphere for all time I understand it to be the direct descendant of OT Hodge $16 I'll take it

Great place for breakfast. The everything omelet is huge and delicious. Coffee was perfect and hot,…read moreno bitterness at all. I drink it black, so there is nothing to disguise the taste of bad coffee. The no bean chili on the omelet was a tasty surprise. I ordered it on the side because I wasn't sure I'd like chili on eggs, but it was a great new taste experience. And the fried potatoes were just like I like them, with just the right amount of greasiness. All of the workers were very friendly. I would give it ten stars here if I could!

The food was awesome and so was the service. Biggest plus was we just had to walk downstairs…read morebecause we were staying in "The Loft" Airbnb right above it. The decor was fun to look at it and the atmosphere of it was vibing.

Dined here on a quick visit to STL and it was wonderful! My husband found Southwest Diner on Yelp…read morewhile searching for brunch spots near our hotel, and the 1200+ positive reviews sold it for us. We found a parking spot on the street nearby, and we were able to be seated right away on the patio. There were other patrons, but it wasn't terribly busy by any means. The menu is expansive, with lots of ways to customize your order with different breads, toppings, or meats. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with Tinga Chicken, and my husband ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. We also shared an order of the seasonal Pumpkin Spiked Pancakes. Everything came out hot and fresh, and every bite was delicious! The pancakes are made with cornmeal, and they were flavorful but not too sweet. The gravy for the biscuits is made with their house sausage, which makes it taste even better. I'd definitely return to Southwest Diner the next time I'm in town!

I went by after church on Sunday. To my disappointment, they were closed. It appears for the next…read moretwo weeks. I've been enjoying here for the last six or eight months normally for breakfast or lunch. This is a great place. Great food great service. it's just unfortunate. They're gonna be closed a while far Vacation I suppose highly recommended. Have a great day.

B Town Restaurant. is a solid good choice for a breakfast out. The food is prepared well and the…read moreservice is attentive. It was one of those mornings and I had a craving for, Chicken Fried Steak. So I headed out of the house, to enjoy a nice breakfast at a diner. I hadn't been to B Town in a while, so even with the current gas prices, I made the drive to Bethalto. Their Chicken Fried Steak came with eggs, so I had mine scrambled. It also came with a choice of Hash Browns or American Fried Potatoes. I asked the waitress what her favorite was and she said, American. The American Fried are done totally in house. That sold me. It also came with toast, but I took a pass. They provided a steak knife with my breakfast, but it wasn't needed. The meat was tender and it was easy to break off a bite using just a fork. My eggs were fluffy and the potatoes were a good choice. So, always listen to your server. One thing I really like about B Town, is they do not overly season their food. I like the fact that I actually need to add more salt or pepper to my entree. I hate it when some places overly salt food. Good Food, Good Prices and Good Service will have me coming back for another breakfast. I might even come and check-out their lunch menu.

Love Dave's Diner, good diner food and a broad menu to pick from. Janie, Jason, Mandy etc. are all…read moregreat workers there and cook well as well, just a nice place to relax

Dave's diner is the spot to go when you want BREAKFAST! (And lunch & dinner). A homey feel with…read moregreat food comfort food and a wonderful staff. Tucked in a typical strip mall, just past the Meremac bridge heading south on Lemay Ferry it's a surprise of a good old diner. Nothing fancy, but the eggs, HASHBROWNS and ham are always good and the kids love the pancakes. Get ready to strike up a conversation or two with the staff and the regulars. And, get the fried chicken to go with some homemade pie!