Great food and service. Fiery eggs were delicious and spicy. Burrito was amazing as always.read more

Small, cozy, hole in the wall diner that evokes a southwestern paradise in a Midwestern city…read more Located on the corner of Southwest Ave and Abbot Pl, Southwest Diner offers a classic breakfast menu with a Santa Fe flair. Servers are quick to take orders and the food comes out at a good pace. They are open to customization on the menu (just be nice about it). I ordered the Posole and Biscuits and Gravy the last time I went. Previously, I've tried their tamales, sopapilla, pancakes, birds in a blanket, and Carne Adovada - all highly recommended. Still want to try their wings. I want Guy Fieri to come here and try their food... Tips: Weekend brunch lines are long, I'd recommend utilizing the Yelp waitlist when able. If you're eating in the winter, try to avoid eating by the door ... unfortunately my biscuits and gravy were a bit cold the last time I ate there because the wind kept blowing in when people were checking in at the hostess stand. But that's okay because the Posole was steaming! Tables larger than 6 are going to have a longer wait time in the winter. In nicer weather, the outdoor patio is great to enjoy a meal in. That's what you get with local diner charm! This place is definitely a special spot in St. Louis

Located close to Barnes, we walked here for brunch on a Tuesday morning having never been here…read morebefore. Located in the central west end neighborhood. A very nice outdoor seating area. Indoors was nice as well. We were seated right away. Everything you'd want on a breakfast/brunch menu, including fun boozy options. Staff was extremely friendly and efficient. I don't really have anything negative to point out about this experience. If I had to be nit picky I wish they had draft beer - they only have can/bottle options. I would definitely go back here to experience more menu items. The outdoor area on a sunny and warm late morning with a cocktail was fantastic.

A delightful brunch…read more My family, off duty service dog, and I were delighted to enjoy a beautiful patio brunch. The wait was over 30mins as the seating is limited for the patio, but worth the wait to enjoy sunshine and a mimosa flight! The flight was enough for 1 person or share with another. We tried the kids custom breakfast with a giant pancake, sausage patty, and fresh fruit. There was only 1 kid option but the customization was great for us. My partner got protein oatmeal (contains PB) and the southern comfort. The oatmeal can come hot or cold and was a great portion if thats all you wish to eat. The SC was underwhelming because the waffle was thick as well as the gravy. I got the chicken and waffles and can agree the waffles are thick and have a slight sweetness. The chicken tenders were dry for me but if they marinate the chicken then it could be a great improvement as the batter is seasoned. The venue is obviously noisy as the patio is on the corner of euclid so you hear and see it all on one of the busiest intersections of the CWE. The venue has accessible seating and family friendly restrooms.

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.

Cash only, but ATM only charged $1.95. Great American breakfasts without any fiber, full of bad…read morecholesterol, satisfying fat, and unhealthy calories. High octane bottomless mug coffee, swift accurate service with no pretension or scripted "customer service, " and pretty reasonable prices.

Little Lucy is an up-scale diner located in the Grove in the old Beast Craft location. Located…read moredirectly next door is Lucy Quinn. It's the Grove so do what you will with the parking situation. Walk-in always welcomed, that's the only way we roll. The inside is chill and relax, low key with good music playing. We have sat in the diner section a couple of times. Our first visit our waitress was AMAZING!!! She was extremely attentive and spot on with her recommendations. It was late on a Saturday night and we sat at high top table. We ordered the collards and artichoke dip, crispy brussels sprouts, potato wedges, LL cheeseburger and the Nashville hot catfish po'boy. EVEYTHING was a WINNER. The collards and artichoke dip along with the catfish po'boy were the stars of the show and became the BF's and I favorite staples. But DON'T SLEEP on the LL cheeseburger. A double smash burger packed with flavor and juicy, that is accompanied by american cheese, tomato jam and aioli. This burger is not to be missed. We didn't get a chance to eat the potato wedges while there so we took them home and I re-heated them the next day, expecting to be disappointed in reheated potatoes but there is something different about the way they make these potato wedges. They re-heat PERFECTLY in the toaster oven like NEW and are absolutely delicious!!! We noticed that after that first time our waitress no longer worked there and we had this guy who could care less. We discovered why he could care less. They automatically started implementing a 18% gratuity on all checks so our waiter was getting tipped no matter if he performed or not. And let me tell you he sucked. Our food was coming out before our cocktails which we ordered way in advance and he would go missing for long periods of time and our food wasn't the same quality as we once experienced. So now when we go we ONLY sit at the bar. I prefer my 18% gratuity and more go directly to our bartender who cares about our service and experience. The BF and I really enjoy Little Lucy. The cocktails are phenomenal!!! The bartenders really know what they are doing and can craft something extremely mind-blowing and delicious. The cocktails on the menu are equally OUTSTANDING!!! We have veered off our regular go-to's to discover more options like the honey hot wings which were just ok, they were under seasoned and not extra crispy as requested. The toasted ravioli is a hidden gem on the menu, which is served in a bechamel sauce with cajun spices and topped with green onions. Apparently it is referred to as stoner food. I don't care what they call but it's GREAT!!!! A truly unique way to serve toasted ravioli. A must try that I haven't talked about is the collard and artichoke dip that is served with Alabama crackers. Pro tip, always ask for extra crackers. I knew this was dish was deadly when they said collard. It is so creamy and thick. I would purchase this in large quantities and pas it off as my own. It hits the spot EVERYTIME!!! A new favorite that I order in-house and to-go is the smoked brisket sandwich, served with peppers, onions, pepper jack queso and cajun spices on a hoagie. This sandwich packs a powerful punch and the way they shave the brisket ever so thinly like a cheesesteak and layer the toppings. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!!! We are still working our way through the menu as you can see.

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.

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.

A very good, typical, old school diner. All the tables were taken when we arrived, so we sat at the…read morecounter which has numerous stools. Standard breakfast fare, very large portions of hash browns, friendly staff, and yes, I had to use the ATM. I'd return

Was having some service performed on car and found this diner on Yelp. My brunch meal was…read moreeverything I was hoping it would be.. would love to get this quality at my breakfast stops in my home town. If I'm ever in area again this is where I will be having a meal.. thank you. Pics included

Food and service were excellent! Portions were generous and price was inline with what we ordered…read more Bacon cheeseburger was good, the slinger was excellent!

Friendly, Fast, Good Food! Want a bacon and egg breakfast?…read more They have it! Want a good burger and fries that is reasonably priced? They have it! 12:10 pm and you have a 1:00 pm meeting? They are efficient! You'll be back in time What I love is I sit down at the counter and my tea is there before I look up to order. I also really like their Chili. If you are out of town or local: Give them a try!

Great food, great service, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent yesterday,…read moreand it was good enough that I am going back again today. The staff was friendly, the diner has personality, and even picked up a souvenir shirt for my son Ethan. Places like this are worth supporting.

The food is amazing, and the servers at the hot food table are friendly and welcoming…read more I had the fried chicken leg quarter with their Sunday-only cornbread dressing, cabbage (and/or mixed greens), the sweet potatoes (which can serve as a side or a dessert!), and their famous cornbread in the form of a hoe cake. My Mom had the very tender and delicious baked pork chop with gravy and dressing, mac&cheese and green beans. The line is long after church on Sundays, but they keep it moving, there's always somebody to converse with in line, and it's worth the wait! Carol Sue

The BF and I have stopped in a few times after church on Sunday. The food is definitely hit-n-miss…read more The fried chicken, greens and mac-n-cheese is always a solid choice, haven't missed yet. We love the seasoning and skin on the fried chicken, it's perfect!!! The chicken is cooked well, tender and moist but yet still fried hard which we love to ensure the chicken is done. A huge disappointment was the beef ribs and rice pilaf, both lacking seasoning and substantial flavor. Yes, the beef ribs are fall of the bone but they are tasteless and over-priced for the quality. The corn bread is good. Another disappointing dish is the smothered pork chops. The porkchops do not stand up to the massive amount of gravy they are sitting in. It renders the porkchop lifeless and soggy and the gravy isn't seasoned to add insult to injury. The turn over is good, so it ensures the food is coming out hot-n-fresh, the staff do a good job at keeping the trays filled. It's worth a try to check out soul food in the STL

Outstanding! Menu is so good and the servers are fast and super nice! Love the small town feel of…read morethe place. It's clean and inviting!

This place has such good food for great price!! Riverside diner is a gem that you wouldn't find…read moreunless looking for it. And don't judge a book by its cover. I believe the rough looking outside keeps cost down and it's cute inside. Really great homemade biscuits, breakfast, fresh fruit, and great specials. The service is wonderful. Their slogan everyone becomes a regular is true! We will definitely be back!

absolutely superb. small but intimate, spotless kitchen, very welcoming staff. i love the added…read moredetail of using playing cards as order numbers while you wait. i've ordered the "papa" for the second time now because it is such a simple but perfectly done flavor combination. the tater tots are crispy and delish. this place is a weekend treat to myself. don't change a thing about this place!!

Fantastic biscuits and gravy. They're definitely elevated right…read more -1 star only because the ventilation was very off and in a closed space with an attached kitchen, it can get very stuffy/smoky.