Riverside Diner is a well kept secret in the Patch neighborhood of STL and it has got to stop. It is well hidden in an industrial park area of The Path neighborhood. When you go for your first time, you'll tell yourself there is no way a diner could be in this hood. Then at the last minute, you'll find it and you'll still be confused. When you enter, you'll notice it is stark and simple in ambiance. It simply is tables and a few booths. You'll seat yourself and one of the servers will deliver you a menu and ask if you want coffee. It's a diner, so there's no Bloody Mary's or Mimosas. However, the coffee is good and strong and the servers keep your cup full. I've been to RD twice, on my first visit I enjoyed the Boneless Pork Chop Breakfast. This was truly a comfort breakfast. I was expecting one chop, but I got two thick chops. They were fried with a thick crisp coating and the inside was juicy and tender. I love pepper and these chops were seasoned with the perfect amount of pepper. The chops also came with two eggs any style, I choose scrambled. To make it a true comfort breakfast, it also came with an order of Hash Browns and a Biscuit with a side dish of Milk Gravy. This took me back to my days growing up on the farm. It was a hearty breakfast, that lasted me the entire day. My second visit, I took advantage of the Daily Special. It consisted of two eggs (again I went with scrambled), House Fries, Sausage Patties and One Biscuit with their house made Milk Gravy. Riverside Diner, is a true classic diner with good food and service. I'll be back? - I'd be a fool not too. Want to try lunch. When: Feb. 7 and May 31, 2019 Why: Breakfast read more

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Nice diner! Great food and atmosphere! I had the French toast it was great! My husband had Scott's country omelette, the sausage gravy was amazing and the hash browns were perfect! read more

Riverside Diner - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Diamond in the rough! The neighborhood & building is run-down, but everything else about this place is 5-star. The staff is friendly & the food is amazing. Hubby: country fried steak. He's picky, so this is a dish he uses as a litmus test. BEST HE'S EVER HAD. I had: 2x2x2x2 and I'm lucky about my bacon, pancakes, and soft-scrambled eggs. Everything was perfection! Every.single.component was 5-star. It's a small place, so you may have to wait, but it's worth it. read more

Riverside Diner - Dining room & bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Stopped in on a whim and this will probably be my go to breakfast spot, lives up to the reviews and did not disappoint

The staff is great and really inneracts with thw customers! They give suggestions and help when needed! We will come back read more

Riverside Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

scary outside but very welcoming ,quaint inside. Nice, quick service, great meal, great price. Only came here because of the yelp reviews and will definitely be back. read more

Cute little cafe off the beaten path in South City. Very good food all made from scratch. Would recommend this place to even the pickiest of eaters read more

Food was great! Glad I found this rec!!! Not a looker on the outside, but do yourself a favor and go in...

A diner that closes at 2:00pm ? Wow, so much for people who works days and don't get off till 3:00pm or later like most of the work force. We went to another diner that actually stays open till a decent hour and ate. They were busy but well worth the wait. read more

I have to admit, when I drove by this place initially just to see where it was, I was a little Leary about it. It's right on the edge of an industrial area by the River. But when we finally went in, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was very nice on the inside. It's not a huge place so I dont know how crowded it gets on the weekends. It's very clean and the waitress was friendly and attentive. I got the BBB(Big Biscuit Breakfast). Buttery Biscuits with sausage, eggs, and gravy on them with a side of potatoes. Very very delicious. The prices are very good too. If you want a good breakfast, I highly recommend. read more

Riverside Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Top shelf neighborhood diner with some of the best gravy I've had! I ordered the BBB and the sausage was excellent. Get here!

The wait staff are very attentive and pleasant. The prices aren't bad. The environment is pleasant. This was my first time eating here, so my review is of course from one breakfast. The quality was good, but nothing stood out to me. I had the biscuits and gravy with potatoes egg and sausage. The sausage was good and the eggs of decent quality. I did not like the milk gravy. I prefer gravy with more oomph to it. In other words, maybe more pepper, sage or other spices. It was mostly tasteless. My wife had the special which was waffle, bacon, eggs and hash browns. She said the waffle was dense and possibly cooked a bit too long. She said the hash browns weren't bad either. I will come back again and give it another try. read more

Great mom & pop diner in south city Patch neighborhood. Great food & great service! Quick too! read more

Riverside Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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My husband and I are obsessed with biscuits & gravy, so when we found this dinner we couldn't wait to try it out. It really hurts my heart to say they were terrible. The biscuits were super dense and the gravy was bland. my meal came with breakfast potatoes and I also ordered a side of bacon. Thankfully both of those items were delicious. My husband's meal came with eggs and sausage patties. He absolutely loved both. He said they were both perfect and delicious. So even though the biscuits and gravy were a complete bust, overall all of their other items we ordered were delicious. read more

Tried the Pork Tenderloin sandwich with fries on Sunday afternoon. A large portion served on perfectly toasted bun with cheese and lettuce, pickles, onion and tomato. The food quality is excellent, and at reasonable prices! If your looking for excellent service from cheerful staff, this is the place. Please note RSD small family ran business and can only accommodate 45 people. The food and service is worth the wait. I can see why it's a community favorite! read more

I was here a few years ago and enjoyed the our breakfast and will return. I'm thinking about going back soon

It's nowhere you've been in St Louis. The drive will bring you the closest you've been to a stevedore. The staff is friendly. The food is exceptional. Almost the new off-broadway. read more

BREAKFAST Review: Neat & clean neighborhood diner, simple menu, great taste & quality, excellent customer service. Pictured are Scott's Big Country Omelet and the Corned Beef Hash. The menu ingredients and pictures speak for themselves. read more

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Great food and a diner atmosphere . Service was excellent. They made our first visit for breakfast amazing. Will try lunch next time.

It's a great classic diner with a great breakfast and a very nice and capable staff. Great ambience. Was a little hard to find for this out of towner, but worth the effort. Try the biscuits and gravy! read more

When you get here the area doesn't look encouraging but don't let that dissuade you. It's just an industrial area. They have amazing food that's much better than a lot of other places. They have breakfast and lunch options, to along with daily specials. The prices are really good for what you get in quality and quantity. I'd recommend the country fried steak or anything with the gravy because it's outstanding. This has instantly become a regular stop for me now. The combo of price, quality, closeness to home, and it being a local business is a total win. read more

I ordered 2x2x2 breakfast and it was absolutely delicious. The bacon was perfectly cooked presentation was lovely. It included pancakes too but I devoured them before even thinking to take a picture. I'm happy I decided to try this place. It's definitely a hidden gem. read more

Riverside Diner - 2X2X2X2 Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Very quick update. I'm already a creature of habit here and got the 2x2x2x2 for breakfast again...I know, fail. BUT! I am a woman of my word, so I grabbed a half order of B&G to go. I snuck a bite before leaving and it was delicious! I dug in later in the day and it had the perfect G:B ratio and hit the spot. The gravy isn't chocked full of sausage bits, which is my personal preference, but if you like super chunky gravy this may disappoint. The biscuit even held up being in the fridge and reheating after several hours. Would highly recommend. read more

Great Service, Great Food, Great Big Portions, Great People, Super Clean & Cozy with Home Cooked Meals. Not sure where they could improve! Thank You and Keep up the Good Work!!! We will be back. read more

Riverside Diner - Southside Slinger, Country Fried Steak & Buffalo Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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The bacon and hash browns are hot and crispy! Decor is all Cardinals which is fine with me.. Service is superb.. My coffee cup was never empty.. Such a cute find.. We will be back.. Yummy! read more

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Best biscuits hands down! Well done and very inexpensive with attentive staff. I wish they had chicken and waffles but was happy with what I ordered anyway. read more

Great service and fantastic food. This morning we enjoyed the BBB and the vegetarian omelette. This place is a hidden gem in a portion of the city that I don't often frequent. We will definitely be returning. read more

This is a small l, hole in the wall dive that serves up amazing food (we had breakfast) and the service is top notch as well. Five stars! We'll be back! read more

What a great little place! I had an hour to kill on the area, so did a Yelp search. It looked promising, so I headed there. Small, but inviting; very clean, too. A large quantity of good food for an incredible price. I had the Western Omelette - amazing! Good coffee, too. The server did a nice job; made sure my coffee was full, and I had what I needed, but didn't hover. Place was packed, too. A good experience! I'll be back with the family! read more

I would have never walked in this place without the reviews. It's not much to look at from the outside. We had a weekday lunch here at noon. There were plenty of tables. I imagine that is not the case for weekend brunch. The food was amazing. The pork tenderloin was my favorite from our party of 4. I shared a roast beef sandwich which was plenty. The beef was very tender. My brother got the chicken sandwich which he really enjoyed. He was given some of the buffalo sauce on the side and preferred the sandwich without it. The tamales were very good . They were served St. Louis style -smothered in chili, cheese and onion. My one complaint is they were warm but could have been warmer. Our server was attentive and friendly. This will be one of my go to diners in St. Louis. read more

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Tried this place for the first time today. Excellent breakfast! Ordered the blueberry lemon curd pancake and corned beef hash. That pancake though...omg. if I wasn't in public I'd have licked the plate! Very clean, and wonderful service. Will definitely eat here in the future!!! read more

Mmmmm mmm Mmm!!!! I love this little hidden treasure! The food is what my soul needs on those hungry days . The portions give me comfort - if it's good - I have a lot of it ! love that they have specials! I love that they have regulars! I love that it is clean. I tell everyone I know to go here. Love this place! read more

This diner is a hidden gem. The service was excellent, food is great. Generous portions and good quality. I had the 2x2x2x2 but couldn't clear my plate, as much as I wanted to. My companion had the sausage biscuit plate and had no trouble cleaning his plate!! This is friendly place, we were welcomed and treated like regulars. I highly recommend this diner!! read more

Very long wait for food, 45 minutes. When it came, there was a black hair on the plate of my daughters French toast. The owner pretty much denied that could happen in their kitchen and said the hair was my daughter's. My daughter is 41 and mentally disabled, she wouldn't know anything about intentionally placing a hair on her plate to get a free meal. I was very disappointed about the disrespect and rudeness of the owner, manager whatever she was. And she was rude to us in front of the other patrons. Clearly not a place to take the mentally disabled. Lovely start of what would have been an enjoyable day, if any of you have a special needs child, you understand , how this incident set the course for a very bad day. read more

This place is one of the best mom and pops I've ever been too. The food is homemade and the prices and service is good. I had a breakfast entree which was so good. This place is located in the patch neighborhood a few blocks in the St. Louis city limits. I highly recommend this place and I will be going back frequently. read more

Food was great. Best bacon Ive ever had at a breakfast restaurant. Friendly service. Affordable prices. Ambiance is that of an authentic StLouis neighbourhood diner. Comfortable not bougie. Highly recommend. read more

1st timer through Grubhub delivery this morning. I tried the Southside Crazy Omelet and the Pork Chops. Everything was 5/5! The amount of food and the taste of everything was ahhhh-mazing! Even the sides of fried potatoes, eggs over easy, biscuit with gravy and toast was top level yummy!!! I ate a little bit of everything and have plenty for a 2nd meal later tonight! read more

They where closing early but allowed us in . Friendly hometown vibe. Ordered the blueberry pancakes with lemon curd.eggs and bacon included read more

Riverside Diner - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Dined here for the 1st time today. This place is hidden little gem! The space is small & charming. The food was absolutely wonderful! I dined with 2 other people & we all loved our food. The blueberry lemon curd hotcakes were to die for!! Will definitely be back! read more

The staff is friendly and the food is always on point! Daily specials like eggs benedict worth an early Saturday anytime. Highly recommended! read more