After 15 years of living in High Ridge, and seeing Schmoll's on multiple trips to Farm and Home, we finally decided to take a "risk" and see what it was all about. We are a mid-50's straight acting and appearing gay couple that truly embrace the Jeff-co laid back attitude and keep to ourselves. We visited Schmoll's off and on around 20 plus times over the last couple of years, sometimes just to have a couple of drinks and then to enjoy one of the best burgers in the area - I mean FANTASTIC burger.... The place is very well maintained and super clean (not always expected from a local hang-out.). The waitresses were always very nice and attentive and we, by nature are easy-going customers with with zero demands and always tip exceedingly well. Decided to stop in for a burger on a Saturday (typically our other visits were during the week) and it was noticeably busier and had a little different crowd. A waitress who had served us tons of times before said hi to us at the door and we took up our usual place at one of the high-top tables. We were there for about 15 minutes without any other acknowledgment even though we saw other waitresses delivering food and drink around us. After 20 minutes we decided maybe they were just overwhelmed (even though they weren't overflowing or seemingly slammed) and decided to leave. As we were walking out the door someone from the bar shouted "this place isn't for you!" We both heard it, kept walking and later tried to reason it away as not being directed at us, but we aren't stupid. It definitely was a reminder of just how little has changed in some people's minds. Frankly it kind of hurt our hearts. We really liked coming to Schmoll's but sadly don't feel welcome or safe there. But the worst part DAMN,, no more good burgers.... I don't blame the business, until this visit we never felt we were treated differently or seen as "other". Probably just a couple of a-hole patrons. But people need to feel welcome and respected at any place they choose to spend their money. read more