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

We were in town on business and decided to go to The Original Pancake House. Saturdays you can…read moreguarantee a wait, but we arrived about 7:15, so had no wait. Our server was Brooke and she was super-perky and friendly -- so early on a Saturday morning!! So refreshing!! We both ordered scrambled eggs with bacon and pancakes. OPH always makes great eggs -- never have to worry about them being scorched here! Their bacon is thick, perfectly salty, and delicious. DH is lactose intolerant and their gluten-free pancakes are dairy free. Brooke said she frequently gets them because they are made with rice flour and seem to be sweeter to her. There's a small upcharge but totally worth it when buttermilk is hard on your system. Our coffee cups and water glasses were kept full for the entire meal. OPH is my favorite pancake restaurant and this location definitely keeps up their rep!

I've been to other OPHes before and this is, by far, the nicest one I've ever been to. The servers…read morewere all cheerful and helpful. The food was good. Those happy workers make for a wonderful atmosphere. Would definitely come back here!

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.

Our visit to the Original Pancake House was pretty underwhelming. I had heard incredible things…read moreabout it over the years and was exciting to finally try it, but nothing left me wanting to return. The service was good and ambiance was in line with your other major chain breakfast joints. We shared a few items - the breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy, and seasonal berry pancakes. The breakfast burrito was fine, but I've had much better in St. Louis. The pancakes themselves were on the dry side, but not nearly as dry and dense as the biscuits and gravy. I don't think I would return when there are so many unique, local breakfast spots around the metropolitan area.

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!

Another wonderful family diner. The french toast I had was better than typical. I just wished they…read moreserved it with real butter instead of "butter spread." I am picky about that. Eggs were cooked well and the bacon was perfectly crisp for my taste. My wife had Bacon and eggs with VERY dry hashbrowns. A little disappointed with that. But ... Eggs and bacon were well cooked. Good service. Kept our coffee filled. Well done! We both like hometown, family roadside diners, and this place did not disappoint!

Wow if you want to experience a true American diner and have some delicious food, this is your…read moreplace. The prices are incredible and the food is outstanding! It is located just steps from Lincoln's house.

Food is always great. Great portions. The best serving staff…read morein the area. Ambiance is just simple. But they are clean. They open at 6:30am and close I believe at 2pm every day. Be there by 9am, you probably wait for a table after 9am. They are popular.

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!

After doing some research on Yelp & Reddit in preparation for our STL trip, many had recommended…read moreFleur STL, so I bookmarked it. We tried to come on a Saturday after visiting the Gateway Arch, heartbroken that they were CLOSED! No sign on the door, so we had to figure out a backup option. On Sunday, we tried again and because there was no number listed online, we took a chance and thank goodness they were open! It's a small diner with patio situation and we were informed there would be a wait which was fine with us. We were quickly sat at the (covered) patio on a gorgeous sunny day and enjoyed the views of people walking to see a game at Busch Stadium. Kelly was a wonderful server! Both the Bloody Mary and the Espresso Martini were excellent! The deviled eggs were a delicious appetizer. Hands down though, that biscuit breakfast sandwich was what breakfast dreams are made of! Kelly recommended the sausage which was rich and flavorful. The over-medium egg was perfection! Potatoes were well seasoned and mouthwatering. I'm going to be thinking of Fleur STL for many years to come and hope to visit again someday!

Uhhhh WOW. This is a St. Louis ABSOLUTE MUST TRY. Their hours are very short so you have to catch…read morethem at the right time, but a Saturday brunch is a great option. We were pleasantly surprised they weren't super busy, selfishly it was nice, but I hope it's not always like that because they deserve the hype. We sat at the bar and had great service the whole time. We started with a house made Bloody Mary (it had fantastic flavor) and an espresso martini (should we say the best in the city???). A piece of candied bacon came on the Bloody Mary and I'm still thinking about it. Then the food. I got a cheeseburger and fries and it was freaking fantastic. So juicy and tender, tons of flavor, one of the top burgers in St. Louis in my opinion. My husband got a special which was a braised beef Benedict and he was VERY happy. He likes a good burger and still said his meal was the best. They plate everything so beautifully, this is like a high class culinary experience in a (clean diner) with great prices. And the small menu is very preferred because it doesn't take you an hour to decide. And the fries - so fresh and crispy. This place deserves all the love. I was so impressed with it, it doesn't look like much from the outside but it is so worth it.

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

When people ask why I Yelp, places like this are the answer. Without Yelp, there's zero chance I…read morewould have eaten here, and yet it turned out to be a fantastic option as we were driving down I-70 towards St. Louis. We were headed to the airport and I searched for a 'diner like' place just off the interstate around an hour away. I came across Powhatan, and while the outside didn't look like much in the photos, the food looked great and the reviews were excellent. I bookmarked it, and sure enough it didn't disappoint. The outside is a basic restaurant attached to a hotel/motel. Think side of the road bare bones motel. Honestly, if I hadn't read the reviews I would have just kept on driving. Inside was very nice - not fancy but very bright, clean and welcoming. There was also a small slot machine area off to the side if that's your thing. I ordered the Pocahontas Pride, which was chicken friend steak, two eggs, hash brown casserole (I opted for plain hash browns) buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. I think it was $15. And it was enough food for two people easily. Very good, and very filling. My daughter ordered boneless wings (I tried a couple since there was too much food for her) and she and I both loved them. I'm normally hesitant to order wings outside of my normal places, but she will order them anywhere and she gave them great praise. She also added 1/2 order of onion rings which were both great and ample - I thought they actually got the order wrong there were so many. Wife wasn't feeling well, so she ordered a simple order of hash browns and liked them. All in all, a great experience for a quick stop during a long drive. Again, without reading the reviews in advance, I doubt I would have ended up at Powhatan. But I'm glad I did!

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!