CASH ONLY!!! Cash only, zero debit or credit card…read more Food is always good. Cafeteria style. 96% ala carte. Each day they have an entree combo special. You pay for everything ala carte. You are charged for a pat of butter. You are charged for a single pickle spear. That said, that keeps the cost down. I believe cost of a meal is very much worth it. The food is made fresh. They even bake in house. For us coffee addicts, they keep a pot out on the floor to serve yourself, if you can't wait for the coffee lady. Yep. My favorite. No fast food burgers here. Real entrees with real vegetables and great desserts.

It's home style cooking. Of course, it isn't seasoned heavily in order to accommodate the variety…read moreof people. Cash only as other reviewers have said. When my husband and I go, it seems to always be $42.00 for the two of us-that's with dessert. And yes, it is mostly senior citizens. Go for the food - not the clientele! Occasionally a family with young children is there. It is buffet style and not always food that I would think a child would like-my opinion. If you need help carrying a tray, there is a waitress to assist you.

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!

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!

I eat here all the time. They have the best fish! Fried and baked both delicious. The sides are…read moregreat too. The service is great, everyone is so friendly and they know everyone who comes in lol. The place is plenty big for dine in. Also has a big parking lot as well as street parking. Highly recommend

Cafeteria is mostly closed (unfortunately, after being open decades), BUT there are still events…read moreand catering & pop ups where you can purchase food to heat at home. The chicken & dumplings come frozen, 64 ounces for around $28 after tax. These are the chicken and dumplings your grandma made, and I suggest you buy 2 bags and freeze one (at least!). The meatloaf is also supposed to be amazing, I'm keeping a close eye out for the next popup. Follow them on FB for info, and preorder through messenger. He's quick to reply and the food comes perfectly packaged up with ingredients listed. I hope to see them open the cafeteria again someday & will be at every popup we can get to in support (& for fully happy bellies, of course!).

Good atmosphere!plenty of good food A bit pricey! Can get…read morecrowded! I don't have anything else to say.

The fried chicken was great. The pre dinner sides were good-sausage, beets, corn relish,…read moreapplesauce, peach preserves. Service was great. Nice family atmosphere. The owner was working the dining area too. I will return.

#stlouispescatarianapproved because yes, they have a lobster omelet at a place that also proudly…read moreserves hash browns that have seen things and have experience. This spot started on Main Street, that burned. Moved over on 67, that location fell in! And, now, they tried to get close to Main Street again. It has stories. I'll say that. This is not your cute brunch moment. This is coffee refilled before you blink, waitress calls you honey, and the menu hasn't changed since 2004. Maybe a special or two. Massive portions and all the classic breakfast hits. She loves butter, salt and high cholesterol! And I love her right back!

Today I got a very awesome surprise by trying the Main Street Cafe' in Crystal City, MO. Just a…read moreshort drive from the city of St. Louis, this hidden gem is a must try! We were seated by a young man, in training named Aiden and he was pleasant and cheerful, gave us our menus and ordered our drinks. Awesome. Proudly serving Pepsi products, I must say that the post-mix is perfect (not too sweet and the right amount of carbonation - awesome.). Soon we were visited by our server, Destiny, who was very nice and upbeat. Awesome. I ordered the Gyro Burger ( monstrous burger with lettuce tomato, and onions topped with what the menu only called "Gyro Meat" (please say yee-roh). Well, let me confirm that it is indeed absolutely authentic schwarma! Some of the best I have ever had! With tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. AWESOME. A huge bowl of amazing fries on the side, and I spent 20 minutes in heaven. Many thanks to the afore mentioned front of the house ( special shout out to Gage as trainer/bussman) and somebody kiss the cook because I am taken! I HIGHLY recommend Main Street Cafe' and by the power vested in me by the St. Louis Elite Squad, I hereby award SIX STARS ******

I just finished my sampler plate from here! I got to try all the chicken. It was so good, and you…read moreget so much food. The whole dish was so flavorful - I'm so glad I got to try this. The workers were also friendly and helpful. It was my first time in St. Louis and at the Foundry, and it was my only ordered meal in the city (short trip). So glad it was this satisfying. My only "complaint" is that small bones hide a bit in the food, but just be careful while eating and you're fine.

Made a quick stop at Chez Ali and ordered the chicken sampler, and it was pretty much exactly what…read morewe were hoping for. The jerk chicken had real heat and a smoky flavor without being overpowering, while the curry chicken was rich and well-spiced. Both were very tender and clearly well cooked. The rice and beans were hearty and flavorful, not an afterthought. City Foundry has no shortage of options, but Chez Ali stands out if you're craving bold flavors done right.

Always good food and service. Used to be located in South County and was known as the best…read moreBreakfast or place for a late night meal or a slice of their amazing homemade pies. So sad it moved out to St, Charles but we usually make the trip 4 or 5 times a year.

10 stars.fiod is great and always hot if you order hot meal.we have been going to ginghams for many…read moremany many years.

This place has been on my to-try list for a while and I decided to finally try it during my lunch…read morebreak and it was the best choice I could have have ever made. I had it on Thursday and it is currently Sunday and I'm driving back to have it again. 10/10, I can't wait to try everything! Service was good and the business was cute too!

Grace Meat + Three is a known quantity here in the STL, to the point where I had to check and see…read moreif I'd ever reviewed it. I've been there once or twice over the years, and I've eaten from the food truck once or twice. The fried chicken is fine but kinda underwhelming. It's good, but not to the point where it justifies the price. It's served on a metal tray, on a piece of wax paper, as if it were premium Texas barbecue, but at the end of the day, it's not barbecue. It's just fried chicken. The dirty little secret of fried chicken is that it's not especially hard to make decent-quality fried chicken. They sell it at gas stations, in grocery stores. Popeyes employees lacking in basic life skills, whom you wouldn't trust to make a cup of coffee, routinely crank out a product as good as anything else you can get in a restaurant. Not that I'm complaining. I love Grace! It's where I go when my "bad" cholesterol is too low and the balance in my checking account is too high. I'm at a problematic and yet gratifying state of equlibrium after yesterday's visit. I already kinda knew that I wasn't going to bother with the chicken, but I could hardly read the menu. I almost went with a half-chicken just to avoid having to squint. They've got one of those backlit screens, like at a McDonald's (where everyone just uses the kiosk now anyway), but with worse fonts and less line-spacing. I'm sure they paid a premium for it back in '06 or whatever. Everything in this place is peak stomp clap-era millennial optimism, from back when guys were dressing as lumberjacks. Of course there's a random, incongruous smash burger on the menu. They may or may not be playing Mumford & Sons on the Muzak. I figured the chicken sandwich, called the OG Crispy, would be a good opportunity to compare it to the famous chicken sandwich at the aforementioned Popeyes. Also, it comes with fries, which spared me from having to take out a loan on my house to purchase them a la carte. At $16 (I think), it'll definitely run you, but in general, the prices here seem less ridiculous than they used to. It's still entirely too much, but somehow not much more than you'd spend at a fast food restaurant. Are the fries that come with a sandwich the same size that they are if you order them separately? Supposedly, the a la carte side feeds two. I couldn't imagine two people sharing the side that comes with the OG Crispy. Someone might get cut! It was a perfectly fine size for just me. They're seasoned with some sort of blend that's heavy on the black pepper. I would have been fine with just salt, but this was no dealbreaker. The OG Crispy was great! Was it better than the chicken sandwich at Popeyes? It's hard to say. It's probably a better quality piece of chicken. Similar size. Expertly prepared: nice and crisp on the outside and not overcooked on the inside, which is key for white meat. You're given the choice of regular or hot. I of course went with the hot. I wish the sauce had more tang to it, but it was surprisingly and delightfully hot. Spicy foods in non-ethnic restaurants are so often nerfed, for children and, erm, non-ethnics. A few people at my table had the po boys, both shrimp and catfish. They looked really good, and not as skimpy as they look in some of the photos posted here. I might have to try one, once my LDL subsides and my financial situation recovers. Sandwiches might be the thing to get here. Not that you can truly go wrong with anything.

I love coming here. My personal favorite is the grill. I typically go in the mornings for…read moreomelettes. It's basically a naked burrito so just make sure you ask for that for the omelettes. They are very decently sized. They keep me full until dinner time. The café is very clean, and all the employees are very courteous, friendly, and always greet you with a smile . There are so many options for breakfast, but also including lunch and dinner. Typically for lunch I have a salad bar. They also have ready to go meals and three coolers.