This dive bar in historic Soulard with a fantastic patio, may have the absolute best smash burgers…read morein St. Louis. The crispy skinny fries are top-notch, too. The bar itself is unpretentious and welcomes everyone. While I was dining at the bar, the rest of the diners were a widely diverse mixture. Witnessing such a vast mixture of people, adds a positive twist to the vibe of the bar. The menu is simple. They focus on what they do best and that's why their smash burger is one of the best. Being a firecracker myself, I ordered the Firecracker Smashburger. It's a single patty, with Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomato-Onion-Jalapeno Relish, Drizzled with a Tangy Fire Ranch and served on a Martin's Potato Roll. The burger was juicy and had those crispy edges that a smash burger is known for. My favorite cheese is Pepper Jack, so that was a big plus for me. The relish added that extra kick that made it a true, Firecracker. I can't enjoy a burger without fries and Jack offers long skinny fries. They had a crispy shell and a soft hot inside. They were simply seasoned with just the right amount of salt. I was impressed that the ketchup was 100% Natural. That gets a big thumbs up. When enjoying a burger and fries, a nice cold beer is always the adult beverage of choice. JN offers a small variety of craft beers on draft and three popular Anheuser-Busch products. I enjoyed a Gumballhead from 3 Floyds Brewing. An American Pale Wheat is a perfect lunchtime beer. The bartenders are personable and offer warm service. I'm definitely coming back the next time I crave a smashburger.

Came for the burger. Also had the fries. Very good smash burger. OK fries. I recommend trying the…read morehouse sauces on the side just in case you do not like it. Get grilled onions on the burger! Decent customer service, no frills and quick!

Great food, unique flavors, kind staff, and a surprisingly unique setting. We were very pleased…read morewith this spur of the moment choice for lunch. Keep up the good work!

If you want a quality smash burger in STL, you need to head over to Mac's Local Eats. It's their…read morespecialty, so you know it's going to be good. I recently stopped by after an appointment in STL. It was right at lunch time and it was also, opening day for the Cardinals. So when I entered, the line to order was already long. To my surprise, the one lady taking orders, moved that line quickly. So I give her major kudos. When it was turn to order, I was ready. I went with a Double and swapped out the American Cheese for Pepper Jack. For my side, I tried their Salt&Pepper Onion Rings. After ordering, I took my number stick and took a seat at the bar. Once seated, the bartender welcomed me and I ordered a draft beer. I barely had completed my Wordle and my burger basket was being slid in front of me. Before taking my first bite, I admired the crisp edges and actually ran my finger around them. My first bite was heaven. It proved to me that all a good smash burger needs is; ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles. The Onion Rings were made in house and the simple seasoning of Salt & Pepper made them a winner. While dining at the bar, I learned a new trick. If you're going to be sitting at the bar to enjoy your smash burger, you can order it from the bartender. That's right, no standing in line to order, you can go straight to the bar. Great staff. They all hustle and provide friendly and professional service.

This place is so, so cool. My cousin took me out for dinner and I had never even heard of this…read morespot. Wow, it's such a beautiful and moody spot full of charm!! We had to wait 15 minutes for a booth but I didn't mind because this place serves LOOKS. The decor was awesome! Everything from the stellar service, crispy and lacey smash burgers and gorgeous dining room(s) made me realize why this spot is always recommended to me. We were very happy with our food and it was under $50 for two people! Check out Golden Hoosier, you won't regret it.

Randomly found this place while in town - decided to give it a try…read more We went for a Sunday evening dinner service. There was a small wait for a party of three but the staff was super welcoming and courteous. The ambiance was cool - the outdoor area was super inviting. It was slightly too chilly to sit outside for dinner, though. Once we were seated our server was a little cold - but we never waited for anything and she kept our drinks full so it's hard to criticize too much - she just could've had better "table side manner". The food menu is relatively small - but good. The food my party had was well prepared. Good drink and beer menu and an adequate draft selection - although the first two beers I asked for were no longer in stock so I ended up going with a domestic. All in all a good experience. 4 out of 5. I'd love to go back when it is slightly warmer and sit outside. Casual ambiance. Family friendly.

simply the best burger in St Louis. A hometown iconic diner. Never disappoints Thank youread more

We didn't know Carl's was cash-only before we went. Thank goodness we had cash!…read more The whole store is pretty small, with around 20 seats total on two separate counters. It has a real old-timey lunch counter feel. The service was great! Our waitress was super sweet and attentive. The food was really good! I'd definitely come back if I was in STL. I'm a pretty picky eater and this satisfied me. The smashburger was great! Cooked well and not burnt at all. The fries weren't my favorite. They were okay but I think switching to a different brand or frying them in something else would be better and more flavorful; as it was, they were pretty bland and inoffensive. The coke was great too, with teeny tiny ice like all good diners have. The shake wasn't something I'd order again. We ordered chocolate and it tasted like milk with a little chocolate syrup thrown in. Onion rings were good too! A super fun stop! I'd come back!

Wow!!! I am a half Korean woman, Family South Korean. The Rueben With Sauerkraut and Kimchi,…read moreFANTASTIC!!! Really Great Wine selection at Oak & Front! In a beautiful postcard perfect town!!!! Also, kind, warm, good female daytime bartender, very informative and easy to talk to.

Service was mediocre, lots of items not available and what was available to order was mediocre as…read morewell. At the end of the meal felt rushed and meal and drinks came out on seperate bills. Beautiful location and loved the patio cat!

We love this place..family fun but also adults can enjoy later in the evening…read more Drinks are awesome and they even have good food. Can't go wrong with The Alley

Went for the first time yesterday and it was so much fun! The worker Lexi was busting her buns!!…read moreShe was everywhere and on top of everything! Her customer service was 10/10. Laser tag was our favorite part.

okay, here's the thing: after enjoying a variety of draft ciders recently Angry Orchard doesn't…read morequite cut it and boulevard wheat isn't what I was hoping for... bar has a nice view of the river if you're looking that way, otherwise it's a bar... a bar with lots of TVs (at least eight) assaulting my senses with the sad drama and simulated pagentry of the NFL draft. otherwise lots of natural light from a few well placed windows and some electric lights dangling from the high ceiling. regular crowd of regulars coming and going, drinking and driving, and all like that until I walk in and take somebody's seat for a disappointing cider as prelude to a patty melt and rings for a substantial upcharge (BK is same/same) burger is kinda mashy and juicy despite it's generally well doneness as all melty pats are :-) breads are tasty and toasty and represent the breed well although I prefer something a crustier and more substantial. the biggest area for improvement would be ring pricing; a little more for a little less would go a long way with me but I understand that onions don't grow on trees... final thoughts: the low production values of the NFL draft would make me stop watching football if I liked it, which I don't because of this type of f*chery.

View is incredible, this spot is housed in a cozy historic building on the waterfront. The waitress…read morewas friendly and water glasses filled. The ravioli (a regional specialty) was crispy and came with a red sauce. I asked for my steak to be medium (and specifically said pink throughout). The "sautéed mushrooms" were from a can. There were almost no peppers. When I pointed out the overdone steak to the waitress, she said they get different cooks on the back and she said she would discount the bill (by $2) but did not offer to bring out a medium cooked steak. This was a while back. Hopefully the food quality has improved because the view is truly wonderful.

Five stars for a great beer selection, their friendly service, their open-air layout 7 design..plus…read moredelicious food served on-site. Sampled both a Kolsch and NEIPA. Enjoyed a (smash) burger and fries! Highly recommend.

Excellent! If you enjoy a craft beer, you'll love this place. Wide selection. Cool place. You can…read moreorder food from local restaurants. Oh Cherry! is a cherry wheat and is so good!

having recently escaped an odd circumstance I was hesitant to jump into the unknown again but Grant…read morewas buying so how bad could it be? Shelby pulled a down east blackberry for me and everything seemed right with the world until the we were advised that the sampler wasn't available as advertised... yeah, fine, whatever, sub this and that and it's close enough because poppers, mushrooms, onion rings, and green beans... ordered up two breakfast burgers in the meanwhile and juan shows up to help with the sampler and stuff and when the burgers arrive they're smashed doubles which is a lot of meat under a hashbrown patty under the egg which grant said was too much but I manage to work my way around it slowly and with serious intent which was probably not the smart move because my heart started to hurt a little - good thing I'd got a second cider before attempting it... grant wasn't too impressed with the garlic-parm fries but I found the regular fries to be exceedingly regular and good with ketchup :-) dark inside with lots of TVs and heavy wood that somebody took a hot iron to leaving the lumbering equivalent of frat boy tattoos, it's dark outside as well but with strung lights over the sidewalk. grant says there's some tom foolery available off the bar and some sanctioned gaming as well. not my cup of meat but they don't make anyone play who doesn't want to. the regulars appear well attended and if I stayed near that could be an option.

This place was ok. We were looking for a quick spot to stop in for lunch after our nephews…read morebasketball game. Surprisingly, a lot of places seemed to be closed on a Sunday, but this place was open. We walked in and had to seat ourselves. You could tell immediately that they were short staffed. There was one bartender and two waitresses. Both waitresses running around like crazy. None of the tables were cleared, we could hear them both complaining to one another and we heard several customers state they were unhappy with either their food or the service. One of the items (buttered penne) on the kids menus that we wanted to order for our son supposedly wasn't served that day, so right off the bat, I was a little disappointed. Their food all comes in those tin to go containers, which was a little odd. Everything seemed sort of dirty. I honestly didn't take any pics because I was just wanting to eat and go. The staff was nice - and by staff I mean the waitress - the bartender looked as inconvenienced as ever when we walked in - that was probably the only Positive - aside from getting to watch the trains go by.

Meh... not for me. It's a dive but I just wasn't feeling it. Not a good selection for day drinking…read more Maybe if you are younger and go later. They need to get an award for smallest bathroom ever.

Big fan of Zoe!! Wanted to leave a good review but your reviews are disabled on all platforms but…read morethis one. She's amazing and so personable! First time here and she made my friend & I feel so comfortable and welcomed. 10/10 service!