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!

We were staying around the corner at the AC hotel and needed breakfast! We made the mistake of…read moretrying to go at around 9 AM on a Saturday. The wait was definitely out the door. Never fear, we were in town for a long weekend so we stopped in Sunday. We enjoyed it so much. We came back the following morning! The service is super friendly and attentive. The food was great! I had the country fried steak one day and a Meat me in St Louie skillet the second. Both were great! I also had a Bloody Mary one day and it was perfect. Definitely a great spot for breakfast!

I'm visiting this area...walking by earlier, I noticed that the diner was doing a brisk business,…read moreso when I came back by at lunchtime, I decided to stop in. It was a beautiful day, so patio seating was my preference. This is a large Chess-centric (area) and diner. I was seated promptly by a very nice hostess. Luncheon service was rather slow. It took a long while for my order of Fish Tacos to arrive. The Cod was over cooked and chewy. (I'm from the southwest, so maybe this wasn't such a good choice in the Midwest ). I did learn however, that this area is "the Chess Capital" and that the World Chess Hall of Fame was located two doors away.

The last time I ate there the food was great and the…read moreservice was excellent I always loved Those small grease spoon dinners

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.

Very, very cutesy, quaint restaurant. When my friend and I arrived, it was open seating at the…read moretime, so we just grabbed some bar seats in front of the kitchen area bc all the tables were sewed up. The space is pretty tiny. There are only about 12 to 13 seating options, with only about 5 or 6 of them being non-bar height options. Nikki was our server; she was awesome, helpful & attentive! Everything is a la carte. Boooooooo! Lol. I'm not a huge fan of restaurants that serve a la carte. But whatevs. I started with the Charleston drink. It was good and strong; came out in a fancy box w a lil smoke. It was semi dramatic, lol. We decided to order the collards and spinach artichoke dip to start with. It was good. It gave spinach and artichoke dip for the most part. The seasoned saltine crackers that accompanied that were not my favorite, but not the worst, & we had to ask for more to finish the dip (we were unexpectedly charged for them -_____-). I wish it was pita bread or pita chips instead, but I guess the crackers are Lucy's special touch. We finally decide on food; she got the catfish po boy, I got the brisket sandwich. She said her sandwich was FIRE but I didn't try it so I can't speak to that unfortunately. My brisket sandwich was ok; it had queso on it and it was kinda cold which was wack. The sandwich was a decent size for sure, I just could have went for a different bread personally. The ciabatta bread overpowered the actual meat. I asked for bbq sauce to dip and eat pieces of the brisket. I want to come back and try the Brussels and catfish po boy myself.

We kicked off the evening at Little Lucy, the diner-meets-cocktail-bar brainchild of a…read moretwo-restaurant concept in the Grove, and naturally, we had to try both. Because who just eats at one place when you can aggressively commit to 2 places? At Little Lucy, I ordered The Charleston, which is their smoked old-fashioned, and yes, it comes with a whole dramatic tableside smoke show. It's like dinner theater but with bourbon. It tasted like a campfire if that campfire also happened to major in mixology. Alongside it, we got the collard greens and artichoke dip, which was creamy and earthy. Loved it?! Apps/drinks at Little Lucy. Dinner at Lucy Quinn. Be strategic!

I've only been to maybe a couple real "old-skool" diners in St. Louis, and it wasn't until a couple…read moreweeks ago I finally went to one of the Courtesy Diner restaurants. Went during dinner time (5-ish) and surprisingly I was the only person there. But as I was leaving, people started coming in. I had the chili mac (the largest; they have two sizes) and an order of fries. Both came out very great. The only thing that was missing was parmesan cheese (didn't know if I had to ask for it...) but they had hot sauce on the table, which made up for it. It was just the cook and the waitress, who were keeping busy while it was dead. Service was great. Would go back to any location.

Great place for diner food. I had a western omelet and hash browns that was very good. Sometimes if…read moreI'm out on my own running around, I'll stop in and get breakfast or grab a quick burger. I like to sit at the counter when I'm by myself and the service is always friendly and fast. Ambiance is typical diner but it's clean and open allot of hours. (Early/late). Coming in is a great idea if you are game for a typical diner experience.

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!

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!

So ive been twice to this location the food is fresh the meats are easy to cut with a plastic fork…read morethe food is the best soul food ive had in a long time the staff are very nice and give large portions along with flat cornbread they have a large amount of people that come by I can see why..if your looking for awesome food you definitely cannot go wrong today I had pork chops the most tenderness meat along with hot fresh veggies

Fresh food cook every day love the catfish cornbread service is nice friendly always have a smile…read more The place is clean. I do have a place you can sit down and eat but try to get there early if you're trying to get in for lunch.

We have wanted to try this hidden diner for awhile since we were headed home we made it happen!…read more Arrived right at lunch time. Now the outside might turn some people away, but don't do it!! Go inside, it's great!! The atmosphere is great, the staff are welcoming and the other customers were very kind in suggesting good items off the menu. It was Wednesday, so meatloaf was the special. I ordered that and my husband went with breakfast. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I'm taking half my food home, too much for me to eat! There was flavor in everything and his breakfast was cooked exactly like he ordered. Every table filled up while we were there. The desserts are freshly made and looked wonderful and according to our new friends sitting behind us are also something you need to save room for!! We will be back to try other items.

It's been a return after 2 years. It's still good. Like eating at your favorite aunt's or grandma's…read morehouse.

What a great mix of ingredients for breakfast!…read more If you like fish, definitely try the catfish biscuit; the sauces blend extremely well Lot of tots on the plate is good to share with an extra person. Small place; seating is first come first serve. Probably best for solo eats or duos. Service is simple just grab a menu and go upfront to order. Great spot for breaky

My wife and I tried this place out on our way out of town, and let me tell you, I didn't know a…read moresausage egg and cheese biscuit could be that good. My wife got the OG with cheese grits and a "golden hour" cold brew and I got the Porchetta Sando which is a September special accompanied with the Ninja Turtle cold brew and holy smokes. I can't wait to come back to St. Louis just to come to The Biscuit Joint! The ambiance is super cool as well. The food is made to order in front of you and the service is second to none. Cannot recommend this place enough!