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    Jaden's Diner

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Soul Food
    Closed • Closed

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiarra E.

    Was referred to Jaden's from a co worker of mines. The area is kinda scratchy but as soon as I walked in I was greeted by everyone who was there and it gave me a homey feeling. My catfish and dressing were delicious, the greens were just ok. The customer service was amazing.

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    Linda B.

    Hubby and I decided to just drive around and find some place to eat and we found Jaden's Diner. Well, we found good home cooked southern food! I had the catfish, greens and yams. Of course onions and pickles came with the fish. Hubby had baked chicken, Mac & cheese, black eyed peas with rice. He said his meal was alright. Mine was delicious! The owner chatted with us in the way out. A very at home atmosphere.

    Pretty cool sign! The neighborhood feels pretty empty but this place is worth seeking out.

    Fantastic food and really nice people. The variety of choices at this "cafeteria style" diner was impressive. I wanted to try some of it all because it all looked so delicious. However, I ended up with perfectly cooked braised chicken, creamy Mac and Cheese, green beans and a better than average piece of cornbread. The interior was homey - as noted by other reviewers - but sadly unavailable for seating due to the pandemic so it's take-out only right now. You should definitely give this place a visit.

    Smothered pork steak, mac & cheese, and dressing (covered by pork steak & gravy)
    Geoffrey R.

    Get the mac & cheese. And the dressing. And the pork steak that's bigger than the plate. Fuck me running....just go! They've got serious soul food, including ham hocks, short ribs, sweet corn bread, and cornbread dressing....can you SEE why I love this place after 1 visit?? I could care less about the neighborhood, other patrons, or the fact that their jumbo floor model TV was blaring Judge Judy's fuckery when I went...the food's great, and my plate was enough for 2 meals. I barely made it through my sides, half my pork steak, and 1 piece of cornbread...and I'm not a small guy from any angle. Ok....stop freaking reading, and get your ass to JaDen's!

    Daddy's plate Short ribs and Mac and cheese with Cabbage... delicious

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    Great food. Fast service. The run out of the favorites like Mac & cheese, turkey and candied yams pretty fast.

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    Delicious food. They are very pleasant and friendly. Family owned and operated. Pleasant atmosphere.

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    Food good every time it be crowded af but we'll worth it fried chicken good pork steak good and tender check them out

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    I had been craving soul food for 2 weeks and this place was recommended to me and by golly did I hit a jack pot EVERYTHING was AMAZING!

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    Southwest Diner - November 2023

    Southwest Diner

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    4.5 mi•Ellendale
    •$$

    If you're craving an old-timey, classic diner then Southwest Diner has to be at the top of your…read morelist. The outside is very unassuming; I'd driven by this place sooooo many times and never even noticed that it was a diner! It looks just like many old-timey STL buildings which just adds to the charm. Once you walk in, it's like teleporting to the past. It isn't fancy, but it is packed (and rightfully so). It was just myself when I went, so I was able to be immediately sat at the bar which was a nice surprise considering it was packed on a holiday (Labor Day) morning. The server was very nice and attended to whatever I needed efficiently despite juggling a lotta different folks. For the food & drinks, I started off with a nice cold brew. I didn't love the taste, as it was almost tea-esque, but to be fair I don't drink a lot of cold brew so maybe that's just how it is. I decided to get some Sopapillas as an appetizer as I'd heard they were good and they definitely did not disappoint. They arrived very quickly, were hot out of the fryer, and tasted amazing! They were pillowy soft and just sweet enough while not being overbearing. I added a little honey on top and it was like I was in heaven. There were 5 in the order and I had to stop myself after quickly devouring 3 within 2 minutes. That's how good they were. Onto my entree, I went with the Breakfast Burrito with homemade sausage. I am a big breakfast burrito guy, and a pretty tough critic, but I've gotta say that this was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in recent years for sure. There was just enough cheese to add flavor and make it the perfect texture without being too much. The sausage had an incredible flavor that complemented the egg, home fries, and chiles perfectly. After devouring half of the burrito in under 90 seconds, I once again had to restrain myself and opted to take my leftover home before I made some really good but bad decisions (aka eating wayyyy too much). Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. The vibes & food were immaculate despite the location and decor feeling very unassuming. I'd be excited to come back and try some of their other popular dishes, and I'll be sure to bring along some friends to share the experience next time!

    The food was delicious, and the decor and overall aesthetic really do make it feel like you've…read morestepped into the Southwest. That illusion fades a little if you sit outside on a humid St. Louis summer day, but the vibe inside is great. The food is consistently tasty, the Bloody Marys are solid, and the whole place has a classic diner feel with a Southwest twist. There's usually a wait on summer weekends, so just keep that in mind, but it's definitely worth it.

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    Tables and seating

    Southwest Diner - New Mexican Burrito

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    Southwest Diner - The counter.  I want to sit here next time.  Super cool!

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    The counter. I want to sit here next time. Super cool!

    The Piccadilly at Manhattan - Classic Cheeseburger with fries. I mean... c'mon! It is great! Simple.

    The Piccadilly at Manhattan

    4.3(407 reviews)
    5.3 mi•Ellendale
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    I got the Chicken Pot Pie. It was amazing! First, it came out so quick. I thought that we would…read morebe waiting for a lot longer. The pastry was light and flaky, and a perfect golden brown. This filling had lots of chunks of chicken, and the vegetables and gravy were a flavor bomb. This was the best that I've had in a long time. We went on a Saturday evening and we had to wait around 20 minutes for a table, so if you are planning to go on a busy time, definitely try to get a reservation ahead of time. Our waitress was outstanding, helpful, and kept our drinks refilled constantly. The restaurant is small(ish), but has indoor dining, a four seasons type of room, and outdoor seating. We'll be back!

    Last minute decision to go here for dinner as we hadn't been in a while. Lots of full tables but…read moreit was unseasonably hot so no one sitting outside. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Karen, stopped by for drink orders and asked if we had dined there before, that was an affirmative. Karen was no nonsense and efficient, telling us about the special and answering questions about the pot pie. We happened to be seated next to a table from someone I knew, so we didn't have to pretend not to stare at the food they ordered, lol. We just talked about all that we ordered. Their Piccadilly fish looked amazing as did the rib special. I ordered the chicken pot pie, I had been thinking about it, and craving carbs to boot and it didn't disappoint. Karen informed me that it had lima beans and corn, so I wasn't shocked by that. Came in a bowl draped with puff pastry. Pastry was flaky and lightly browned, the base was creamy with lots of chicken chunks, carrots, corn, and lima beans. I haven't had lima beans before and I liked them. I had ordered the soup of the day, Tuscan white bean that sounded great, but I thought it was just ok. Husband ordered the fried chicken with slaw and mashed potatoes. The chicken was HOT! I enjoyed the leg piece I snagged off his plate, the breading is thin and adhered well to the chicken, the slaw was creamy, I didn't try the potatoes. Great home-style food, nice atmosphere, efficient service. Try the pot pie!

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    The Piccadilly at Manhattan - Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...

    Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...

    The Piccadilly at Manhattan - Patio area

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    The Crow's Nest - Breakfast burger aka sandpaper.

    The Crow's Nest

    3.9(389 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    The crows nest has been a long time favorite of mine--I used to go to their weekend brunch at least…read moreonce per month. It is such a unique vibe, especially if you're into the horror or metal aesthetic. Most of the servers and bartenders are phenomenal as well. This particular visit, I popped in with a friend for a quick lunch. I have tried far less from their lunch menu, but oh boy! We decided to split the French dip and the fried pickles appetizer. This sandwich was easily the best one I've had all year! It is not your basic French dip--this one comes with marinated red onions and horsey sauce, on the most PERFECT crunchy ciabatta bread. Give it a try!!

    This restaurant has been on my list for awhile, consistently popping up on my socials. Based upon…read morethe way it's decorated inside and the fact that Labyrinth was playing while we were here, they seem to be going for a Gen X crowd. Lots of little touches that age group will appreciate. Even though the place was packed, we found a seat right away. Service was prompt but not pushy, and based upon how hot the food was when it arrived, it wasn't sitting around in the kitchen for long. Pretty good price for the generous portion. If I had been going straight home after, I could have brought enough in leftovers for another meal. They also have a heavy metal themed brunch, which will be my next thing I have to check out here

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    Heated patio

    The Crow's Nest - Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin

    Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin

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    Chris' Pancake & Dining - Greek yogurt parfait

    Chris' Pancake & Dining

    4.0(532 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Clifton Heights
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    Came here for breakfast on a Sunday late morning. They have a few tables for outside dining or you…read morecan sit inside. The parking lot was filling fast. I'm glad I entered from the opposite way google maps wanted me to add the lot isn't as big as it should be. The seating inside is a little cramped to me, at least where they sat us. It was a 2 top next to the wall across from a 4 top. Between our table and the next was a tiny path to the bathroom area which is too close. Next time, I'll be specific with where not to seat me. Outside of that, the service was really good. Great staff, very attentive. Menu had a nice option so it took us a minute to fully review the menu. The food was delicious. Cinnamon roll was very sweet as expected so brace yourself. My menu mimosa was pretty good. A lot of pulp from the mango and not enough champagne but still enjoyable. We will definitely.

    My husband and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We stopped by another spot in the area but the…read morewait time was over an hour. So we pivoted and came across Chris' pancakes. Upon arriving, the parking lot appeared jammed pack, and you could tell there was a wait. I checked us in to be put on the waiting list. Our wait was about 30 minutes. We were sat at a two top table. A server came over to grab our drink order, and our actual server came over to introduce his self. Our server was polite and willing to answer any questions I had. We waited about 30-40 minutes for our food to come out. I ordered short stack pancakes (w/strawberries and blueberries), bacon and eggs. The pancakes were huge, fluffy, and savory. Bacon was crispy, and eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband ordered a country omelet that came with a side of pancakes. He stated his pancakes were rubbery, but his omelet was good. This place is not very big and can feel quite cramped when full. There's not much room to stretch out, and when people are walking past it feels as if they are all up on you. The building was extremely cold, even with a jacket on. Very filling, and the prices are reasonable!

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    Chris' Pancake & Dining - Clean, large dining areas

    Clean, large dining areas

    Chris' Pancake & Dining - Fish sandwich

    Fish sandwich

    Chris' Pancake & Dining - Mimosa w mango

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    Mimosa w mango

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