What looks to be a plain old Quonset hut is disguising a really cool little diner. We were greeted…read moreand sat immediately, which was surprising for a Saturday morning. There were only a couple of empty tables in there, but that changed quickly and within 5 minutes there was a wait of 20-30 mins. Our server "TT" took our orders right away and the entire time we were there no one's beverage got even close to empty. Considering how many tables she had, the amount of attention she dedicated to us was impressive. The food was great! Biscuits and gravy, hash browns and bacon were yummy as were the waffles. For 4 adults the tab came to $52 with drinks, before tip. Not a bad value especially since 3 of us took half of our food to go because the portions are so large. We will be back next time we're in town!

At a time when the concept of "value" is flying away at warp speed, this lovely relic is going the…read moreother direction in the absolute BEST way! We stopped in on a day's drive from Kansas City to Chicago, due to the quantity and quality of reviews all over the internets, very much including Yelp! We were hungry and in need of some energy for lunch, and Charlie Parker's delivered on both! The place looks like a small military airplane hangar, but don't be fooled: inside is some of the best greasy spoon food you could wish for in the Midwest! The dining room is bright, tight, and fun, decorated to the inch by fun, colorful and humorous memorabilia! We ordered, and were served just a few quick minutes later. Each platter (correct word!) was stuffed with awesome, tasty food! Amongst the four of us, we had some sweet and some savory options, and we all tried each others! We all agreed - the food was delicious! When the bill came and printed at the bottom was a number less than $100, less than $50, I almost lost my mind! We were STUFFED to the gills with awesome diner fare, and our bill was barely $40! How did this happen? I pray this place is somehow eeking out a profit, as I seriously can't remember getting so much awesome food for so little cost in a sit-down restaurant. If it IS making money, then MAJOR kudos to the owner - this business model should be copied throughout the land. Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 6/5

The service is friendly and efficient and the food is always delicious! Love the Original Pancake…read moreHouse.

Amazing food. Great service! Call ahead seating is very…read morehelpful! They need more waiting seats - outside especially!

I've been coming here for over 10 years, since they moved into that space. Not sure I've ever had a…read morenegative experience, in any way. But I made it in before peach season was over and it is truly my favorite time of the year Their peach Crepes are heaven. I always get the Dutch baby but peaches trump the DB. Our food was DELISH & our server was as sweet & efficient as can be. This food is not cheap and I understand people say it's breakfast food and consider it overpriced, but for me, I don't cook and eat out all the time, combined with the service and cozy atmosphere I think it's well worth the cost, my opinion. They have a great system and they stick to it. And it's a nice diverse crowd in there which I enjoy. Young old black white and everything in between.

Update: I can't speak enough good things about OPH!! Every…read moreyear I come here I always love my experience--the wait staff is great and the food is quick and always delicious. This time I tried the savory crepe and it was sooooo good!! The hollandaise sauce on top was rich and it was filled with a mixture of eggs and protein. Will DEFINITELY eat it again!

From out of town and always hard to find a good choice - this was everything!! Excellent food and…read moreservice!

Anytime there's a cute cafe serving up tasty breakfast foods, you can count me in! From the great…read moreservice to dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, the experience here was great. We unknowingly arrived 30 minutes before close, but the staff was super nice and welcomed us in with no rush. It was still pretty full inside and made for a nice, chatty place to go with family or friends. The menu definitely had something for everyone- all of the options looked great, so it was really hard to choose what to order! We started with coffee before ordering the garden frittata and the biscuits and gravy. The coffee was actually very good- they had a seasonal hazelnut flavor that I really enjoyed. I was expecting the frittata to be fluffy like a quiche, but it was more like a circular shaped veggie scramble. It was pretty standard, but definitely hit the spot. The sourdough bread served alongside was outstanding, however. It tasted super fresh and very homemade. The biscuits and gravy were very flavorful and not too greasy. Given the portions and quality, the price is very reasonable. Would definitely return and recommend making a visit!

Very cool place on historic Route 66! Food was wonderful, waitress amazing! Too bad I don't live…read morecloser.

Stopped by this diner on a recent trip through the area and were delighted with our experience…read more The diner itself is bright and clean with huge windows and tall ceilings giving the place an open and airy vibe. The tables are comfortable with tables and booths available and everything has a classic diner feel. For my breakfast, I got their sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on sourdough which was large, flavorful, and filling. Truly, a classic breakfast sandwich in the best way. It came with a side of hashbrowns that were buttery and crispy Our server was a delightful, prompt, and friendly. Get to it!

The food is always great. I am not a vegetarian, not even close, but their veggie omelet is…read moreawesome. Best of any omelet anywhere. Coffee always hot and fresh. The place is usually always really busy, but the servers keep up. Plenty of seating, but sometimes there is a little bit of waiting. Booths and tables, they have some tables for groups behind the cashier. But if you are bigger than 6 people, i would call ahead. They specialize in breakfast, but they have a few sandwiches. I never ate any sandwiches because their breakfast is awesome.

We came here on a Sunday morning with family. My in-laws love this place and talked about it all…read morethe time, so we decided to join them this time. Our server was nice and very helpful. We got skillets and they were delish! We both got side of pancakes and some toppings for the kids and they loved it. Very clean and friendly place!

Always delicious. Small but relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Definitely a gem! I love the…read moreentire menu but the burger is one of the best in STL.

It's closed? Yelp says open. Really was looking forward to coming based on the pictures I've seen…read more Went down the street to the Farmers Market instead.

Very unassuming! Would go again!…read more Warm staff - felt very safe. Good food! Very surprised

Cute log cabin ambience, good friendly service. Food was hot and filling, but just average diner…read morefare. We didn't feel like it was anything out of the ordinary or exceptional. It certainly provided the nourishment we needed, and we walked away with full bellies. The restaurant is open 24-7. The breakfast casserole was a nice variation with onions, green peppers and cheese cooked into the hashbrowns. We enjoyed our pancakes. The sausage patty was very thin and overcooked. The onion rings were battered fresh and crispy but they had no color or seasoning on them.

If you've never experienced live pancake art in the flesh then what are you waiting for? The…read morepancakes are brilliant works of art that are quite edible although you might not want to destroy the beautiful works of art. And the friendliness of Dan & Wella when they are at an event is spectacular! Their attention to detail is above anything I have ever experienced! I'm looking forward to experiencing many more events in their company!