Waffle House

Dined here on a quick visit to STL and it was wonderful! My husband found Southwest Diner on Yelp…read morewhile searching for brunch spots near our hotel, and the 1200+ positive reviews sold it for us. We found a parking spot on the street nearby, and we were able to be seated right away on the patio. There were other patrons, but it wasn't terribly busy by any means. The menu is expansive, with lots of ways to customize your order with different breads, toppings, or meats. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with Tinga Chicken, and my husband ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. We also shared an order of the seasonal Pumpkin Spiked Pancakes. Everything came out hot and fresh, and every bite was delicious! The pancakes are made with cornmeal, and they were flavorful but not too sweet. The gravy for the biscuits is made with their house sausage, which makes it taste even better. I'd definitely return to Southwest Diner the next time I'm in town!

The food was delicious, and the decor and overall aesthetic really do make it feel like you've…read morestepped into the Southwest. That illusion fades a little if you sit outside on a humid St. Louis summer day, but the vibe inside is great. The food is consistently tasty, the Bloody Marys are solid, and the whole place has a classic diner feel with a Southwest twist. There's usually a wait on summer weekends, so just keep that in mind, but it's definitely worth it.

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The counter. I want to sit here next time. Super cool!

The Boardwalk Cafe

3.8(223 reviews)

4.7 mi

Been here for 2o years for a reason. It's a classic affordable breakfast spot, which used to be…read moreeverywhere but seems to be rarer these days. Anyways the food is great, it's basic breakfast done right and for a fair price. There is a reason its been here for 20 years. 5 stars. They deliver on what they are selling.

I stopped by early one Sunday afternoon, so they were fairly packed when I arrived. Attentive,…read morefriendly service, reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. Also a very big throwback, as it's proper diner food. Bring a big appetite or prepare for leftovers! Good option for a hearty breakfast

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Courtesy Diner

3.2(112 reviews)

3.1 mi

I've only been to maybe a couple real "old-skool" diners in St. Louis, and it wasn't until a couple…read moreweeks ago I finally went to one of the Courtesy Diner restaurants. Went during dinner time (5-ish) and surprisingly I was the only person there. But as I was leaving, people started coming in. I had the chili mac (the largest; they have two sizes) and an order of fries. Both came out very great. The only thing that was missing was parmesan cheese (didn't know if I had to ask for it...) but they had hot sauce on the table, which made up for it. It was just the cook and the waitress, who were keeping busy while it was dead. Service was great. Would go back to any location.

Great place for diner food. I had a western omelet and hash browns that was very good. Sometimes if…read moreI'm out on my own running around, I'll stop in and get breakfast or grab a quick burger. I like to sit at the counter when I'm by myself and the service is always friendly and fast. Ambiance is typical diner but it's clean and open allot of hours. (Early/late). Coming in is a great idea if you are game for a typical diner experience.

24 hour diner experience. Cash only

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Carl's Drive In

3.9(371 reviews)

6.0 mi

Just about as perfect as you could ask, for the diner feel, Smashburger. I went as plain Jane as…read moreyou could with a double Smashburger with just some raw onions so I can get the full flavor of the burger, which had crispy edges just like it should. I got my first root beer in probably two decades because it was in a barrel. I think you're meant to have root beer at a place where they serve it out of a barrel. About as authentic as you could get and I really liked it check out the pics.

Great food for a great price. Love that you can watch your food being prepared. Very busy during…read morelunch & dinner. Parking lot is very small so I usually go before or after busy times.

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Double cheeseburger and onion rings

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The Parkmoor

4.1(149 reviews)

4.7 mi

Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. Greeted and seated promptly…read more James came over and introduced himself and got our drink order. Returned with our drinks and took our order. I wanted to add red pepper and subtract the mushrooms and cheese from the veggie omelette, James was very nice and made sure he could accomodate. Food came out quickly; my potatoes came out with parm on top. James was quick to remedy the situation, leaving me with the omelet and having the potatoes redone. He was great, I hadn't asked for no cheese and didn't realize the potatoes came that way. Omelet was thick and fluffy with lots of veggie filling, I was surprised the peppers where pimentos but I love pimentos so I loved the omelette. He returned the potatoes minus the parm and they were delicious! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Check out was quick and easy and we are on our way. Love the atmosphere and service and the food is great!

We were pretty lucky to get a parking spot right out front which was perfect! Our waiter helped us…read moredecide on our meals because we were so torn. The pancakes were delicious and I also opted for a side of sausage. My husband really liked the chicken and waffles and said he really liked how they cooked and seasoned the chicken. You can never go wrong with a homemade root beer and theirs was top notch. It's such a perfect area so go for a stroll after eating too

Just inside the Parkmoor

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Inside the Parkmoor

The Piccadilly at Manhattan

4.3(408 reviews)

6.0 mi•Ellendale

I got the Chicken Pot Pie. It was amazing! First, it came out so quick. I thought that we would…read morebe waiting for a lot longer. The pastry was light and flaky, and a perfect golden brown. This filling had lots of chunks of chicken, and the vegetables and gravy were a flavor bomb. This was the best that I've had in a long time. We went on a Saturday evening and we had to wait around 20 minutes for a table, so if you are planning to go on a busy time, definitely try to get a reservation ahead of time. Our waitress was outstanding, helpful, and kept our drinks refilled constantly. The restaurant is small(ish), but has indoor dining, a four seasons type of room, and outdoor seating. We'll be back!

Last minute decision to go here for dinner as we hadn't been in a while. Lots of full tables but…read moreit was unseasonably hot so no one sitting outside. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Karen, stopped by for drink orders and asked if we had dined there before, that was an affirmative. Karen was no nonsense and efficient, telling us about the special and answering questions about the pot pie. We happened to be seated next to a table from someone I knew, so we didn't have to pretend not to stare at the food they ordered, lol. We just talked about all that we ordered. Their Piccadilly fish looked amazing as did the rib special. I ordered the chicken pot pie, I had been thinking about it, and craving carbs to boot and it didn't disappoint. Karen informed me that it had lima beans and corn, so I wasn't shocked by that. Came in a bowl draped with puff pastry. Pastry was flaky and lightly browned, the base was creamy with lots of chicken chunks, carrots, corn, and lima beans. I haven't had lima beans before and I liked them. I had ordered the soup of the day, Tuscan white bean that sounded great, but I thought it was just ok. Husband ordered the fried chicken with slaw and mashed potatoes. The chicken was HOT! I enjoyed the leg piece I snagged off his plate, the breading is thin and adhered well to the chicken, the slaw was creamy, I didn't try the potatoes. Great home-style food, nice atmosphere, efficient service. Try the pot pie!

The Piccadilly at Manhattan - Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...

Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...

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Patio area

The Crow's Nest

3.9(390 reviews)

6.5 mi

The crows nest has been a long time favorite of mine--I used to go to their weekend brunch at least…read moreonce per month. It is such a unique vibe, especially if you're into the horror or metal aesthetic. Most of the servers and bartenders are phenomenal as well. This particular visit, I popped in with a friend for a quick lunch. I have tried far less from their lunch menu, but oh boy! We decided to split the French dip and the fried pickles appetizer. This sandwich was easily the best one I've had all year! It is not your basic French dip--this one comes with marinated red onions and horsey sauce, on the most PERFECT crunchy ciabatta bread. Give it a try!!

This restaurant has been on my list for awhile, consistently popping up on my socials. Based upon…read morethe way it's decorated inside and the fact that Labyrinth was playing while we were here, they seem to be going for a Gen X crowd. Lots of little touches that age group will appreciate. Even though the place was packed, we found a seat right away. Service was prompt but not pushy, and based upon how hot the food was when it arrived, it wasn't sitting around in the kitchen for long. Pretty good price for the generous portion. If I had been going straight home after, I could have brought enough in leftovers for another meal. They also have a heavy metal themed brunch, which will be my next thing I have to check out here

Heated patio

Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin

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Tiffany's Original Diner

3.3(145 reviews)

6.4 mi

Great little diner. Stopped in for breakfast and got two seats right next to each other for me and…read moremy friend on a Sunday morning. It's hard to get multiple seats in a row, a group of 5 came in after us and had to be split up. The food came out pretty quickly and you could see the cook making it right in front of you. It's cash only, they have an ATM. Server was super nice. Food all tasted good and was affordable. Would definitely come back.

Wow. We started part of our Route 66 trip here. I can say enough great things. We ordered Omelet's…read more 1 ham, 1 sausage. Both were great, but the sausage was so much more flavorful. They come with hash browns and bread. We both got the homemade banana bread. Cash only, no worries, happy to spend our cash here.

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Chris' Pancake & Dining

4.0(532 reviews)

7.0 mi•Clifton Heights

Came here for breakfast on a Sunday late morning. They have a few tables for outside dining or you…read morecan sit inside. The parking lot was filling fast. I'm glad I entered from the opposite way google maps wanted me to add the lot isn't as big as it should be. The seating inside is a little cramped to me, at least where they sat us. It was a 2 top next to the wall across from a 4 top. Between our table and the next was a tiny path to the bathroom area which is too close. Next time, I'll be specific with where not to seat me. Outside of that, the service was really good. Great staff, very attentive. Menu had a nice option so it took us a minute to fully review the menu. The food was delicious. Cinnamon roll was very sweet as expected so brace yourself. My menu mimosa was pretty good. A lot of pulp from the mango and not enough champagne but still enjoyable. We will definitely.

My husband and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We stopped by another spot in the area but the…read morewait time was over an hour. So we pivoted and came across Chris' pancakes. Upon arriving, the parking lot appeared jammed pack, and you could tell there was a wait. I checked us in to be put on the waiting list. Our wait was about 30 minutes. We were sat at a two top table. A server came over to grab our drink order, and our actual server came over to introduce his self. Our server was polite and willing to answer any questions I had. We waited about 30-40 minutes for our food to come out. I ordered short stack pancakes (w/strawberries and blueberries), bacon and eggs. The pancakes were huge, fluffy, and savory. Bacon was crispy, and eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband ordered a country omelet that came with a side of pancakes. He stated his pancakes were rubbery, but his omelet was good. This place is not very big and can feel quite cramped when full. There's not much room to stretch out, and when people are walking past it feels as if they are all up on you. The building was extremely cold, even with a jacket on. Very filling, and the prices are reasonable!

Clean, large dining areas

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Golden Oak Pancake House

3.7(93 reviews)

4.6 mi

I got the Biscuits Combo (two eggs, two biscuits, gravy, two bacons, two sausage links). I was a…read morelittle disappointed . The gravy had almost no flavor. I cut up and added the sausage links and bacon to it, but it still didn't help much. The eggs weren't seasoned well either. I ended up putting hot sauce on them to spice them up. We were only one of only three tables with customers while we were there. The service was OK, but we didn't see our waitress too often either. I'm not sure if we'd come back.

This place is huge! Nicely decorated and clean. It's nice that they have separate rooms if you had…read morelarger parties and wanted it as a private area. I ordered the off the border. It had lots of yummy vegetables inside of it and cheese. It came with a good amount of hashbrowns and two good size pancakes. I ate half of it and took the other half home for breakfast tomorrow. By the time we left at 12:30 there was only one table there besides us. So they sure weren't very busy. But the food was good, the waitress was very good and we had good company to share with.

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Paul K.

Elite 24

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3 years ago

Waffle House is an absolute slam dunk! The food was magnificent - a culinary symphony of flavors. The coffee, hot and fast, provided the perfect rhythm to our meal. Marianne, our server, was the ultimate MVP - friendly, talkative, and rocking that server visor like a true rockstar! The ambiance was cool, the vibe was great, and I left with the satisfaction of a winning dining experience. Waffle House, you're a champion in my book!" read more

Lydia S.

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3 years ago

Ex military member? who was currently in charge? was extremely racist and wouldn't serve people of color. Also said he was going to put a customer (who didn't want to talk to him) as a skin on his wall (also a person of color.) read more

Emrah M.

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1 year ago

this waffle house is disgusting there was a man cooking our food and his sweat was dripping on the food while cooking it. do not recommend coming here unless ur hammered read more

Abbey M.

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6 years ago

So I went to my local Waffle House and I had a not so fun time. The services is not the best at all they got mad when we were spitting at meal like girl we skinny . read more

Lar S.

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5 years ago

Not very friendly. Food was OK not great first time I've been there. And it will be the last time I go there I do not recommend it

linda s.

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3 years ago

Very dirty...bad management treats employees badly nepotism rampant bad service...can I say any worse

Antonio M.

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1 year ago

food was ass don't eat here ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Joe M.

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5 years ago

Food was amazing. So fresh and hot. Didnt like the waitress but liked everything else.

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Horrible service. No substitution ie switch pancakes for toast no can do…read more Took forever to get served. And a server with attitude. ps The "owner" response put a link for me to discuss further. The link is dead.

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(38 reviews)

Good food, great prices, friendly service. Only issue -- cash only. They do gave an ATM inside…read more Open 24 hrs (i think, I don't get out at night)!

Night time crew is rude and act as if they could care less what you eat or that you are there. My…read morewife ordered a Breakfast, eggs over easy, the eggs came broken and over cooked. The hash browns were under cooked and had the texture of lumpy mashed potatoes and the bacon was virtually raw. My meal was not any better. I ordered a chili cheese burger with fries. What I got was a plate full of what tasted like 3 day old chili with a small bun right in the middle of the plate. When I dug through the chili to find the burger I found one that was paper thin with the texture of a piece of soggy cardboard. I don't know if there was any fries under all that chili. It tasted terrible, there was no cheese anywhere. The restaurant looked as if it hadn't been cleaned for weeks. The waitress/ cashier was rude and obnoxious. The cook was a mess and probably never learned how to cook. Never again

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

3.2

(134 reviews)

On Father's Day, it was the best choice I could have made to celebrate! Special thanks to JESSICA…read morefor being a great server! So far I have never given Red Robin anything less than Five Stars. That's because I have been enjoying this chain since 1985 and I visited them for the first time in Fern Park Florida with my not-yet-wife and had a Banzai Burger. The most awesome burger I had ever had. And guess what? They are still my favorite and They are still the same as they were back then and I still get them almost every time I go. This time we went different. In particular, we got a Donnato's Pizza. Yeah. A PIZZA from Red Robin! All I can say is: Daaaaaang! This pizza is sooo good, I can't wait to get another one. St. Louis Style and totally awesome! Get you some!!

It was good! Food came out fast and hot, servers were very helpful and all pitched in to deliver…read morefood to every table. The ambience is really nice. It's very casual, wasn't too loud, and would be nice to hang out at with a friend or a few. The menu is good and they have some good cheap meal options for like $10. It's great and I enjoy coming here. The garlic parm fries are astounding.

Jenny's Diner

3.9

(157 reviews)

Food and service was great Even though it was busy the…read moreatmosphere was relaxed Family oriented Sunday crowd

Located about 6 min from my office, Breakfast 4 Lunch sounded like a great idea. 1st visit here,…read moregreeted promptly. Clearly this place is a local staple because at my arrival around noon, the space was already about 1/2 full with patrons. Huge menu options and they offer both Breakfast and Lunch items. Scanning the menu, I landed on the Farmhouse Skillet with potatoes, sausage, peppers, onions, eggs and I added cheese, wheat toast. Side of crispy bacon. I hadn't blinked 10 times before my food was at the table. It couldn't have been more than 5 min! Hot, Fast, Fresh! My kind of Lunch service! Added a little salt n pepper and I was off. The portion is huge, very comparable to cost. I probably finished 3/4 before I had to stop. Absolutely great option for lunchtime.

Golden Pancake

3.5

(269 reviews)

Mrs. K and I caught a 6 am flight to STL. We were up at 3 am and had no time for breakfast. We…read morelanded on time and picked up our rental car. Mrs. K said she knew a place to eat. I am in a stupor. I have never seen nor heard of this place. It's a typical older diner with booths and a rather older interior. Our server seemed to be busy. She brought our drinks and said she would be back. Not my favorite thing a server said. She shows up, takes our order, and the food comes out rather quickly. When I first saw the ham, I was thinking, "Oh boy, this is not going to be good." Tasted way better than it looked. I did the same thing with the brown-and-serve sausage. Tasted better than it looked. Eggs, toast, and hash brown were all good.

I was looking for someplace near airport as I was dropping off a family member. It was very busy…read morebut we were immediately greeted and sat down. Our server was very kind and offered suggestions. The chicken wings were not done and I had to send back to have them prepare fresh ones. The pancakes were very sweet. I am unsure if I would visit again as the hot came out hot, all the food lacked flavor. Decent ambience, seemed clean.

First Watch

4.0

(186 reviews)

Another 5 star breakfast at First Watch. We went between 9-10 am on a Saturday morning and were…read moreseated right away. Piping hot delicious coffee and the carafe stays at your table. My husband got his favorite omelet plus a waffle. I tried the Market Hash which is potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella topped with two eggs your choice and goat cheese. Comes with their awesome toast. Same great service. I highly recommend this place for breakfast!

Good spot for larger groups. Can get "in line" on the app when heading to the restaurant so there…read moreis no wait! Food was all good. Most of us got the breakfast potatoes which could've been much more crispy and less hard. The honey butter biscuits were a heck yes! Definitely a reliable breaky spot.

Courtesy Diner

3.7

(198 reviews)

This was my first time ever going to a courtesy Diner. It was amazing! Service was great! I had…read morewhat is called the Hoosier which is two eggs which I had scrambled two sausage patties over hash brown potatoes and then it smothered in white sausage gravy! Also came with two slices of toast. I don't know what type of potatoes they use but those hash browns were very flavorful.

You can't go wrong with Courtesy! We came here for breakfast and found a seat at the counter. The…read morebottomless coffee hit and the "table" pancake great. I got eggs and bacon, which came with the crispy Hashbrowns (carb overload anyone?). The staff was kind and helpful. A huge plus of this place is the variety of options and it is pretty affordable. It's right on the skirts of Dogtown on Hampton, and there's a decent parking lot in front. There are also some side streets available if the lot is full.

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3.2

(49 reviews)

Nasty place it doesn't look like its been cleaned in a year or more. Do not go in the bathroom its…read moredisgusting. I can't even give it a one star

I tried to call in for a carry out 4 days in a row and they never picked up the phone - just went…read moreto a voicemail not accepting messages. Not sure why their website says they do carry outs if they don't pick up the phone. Very disappointed.

Sunny Street Cafe

3.7

(160 reviews)

We have breakfast here quite often and are never disappointed…read more Every meal we've had has been very good. Today we had the breakfast quesadillas. Every staff member is friendly and attentive, keeping our drinks refilled. The atmosphere is friendly, the restaurant is always clean.

I had a really nice meal at Sunny Street last weekend! It was my first time visiting and I am so…read moremad at myself for not going sooner. The group I went with called ahead and managed to reserve a few tables for the 15 of us who were dining together. It was a little (or a large) holiday brunch and while we could not all sit together, they still managed to get us a few tables near each other so that we could mingle as needed. Our server was Nikki and she was a delight! She managed our orders and kept up with the food and drinks like a champ! Taking orders for a large group is never easy, especially when people keep moving around and new people join, but Nikki did it with ease. When I arrived, she offered me some coffee and made sure to keep it filled throughout the morning. She provided creamer options and made sure I was good with water since that's all I asked for. When it was time to order, she made her way around the table and made sure to write orders down and she confirmed with each of us before submitting the ticket to the kitchen. When the food came out, everything looked so good and the plates were filled with delicious food. I was so happy for my cheese grits and the traditional buttermilk pancakes. My meal was the one that came with eggs and chicken sausage and then I chose grits as my side and this meal came with pancakes. I didn't realize it would come with so many of them, but I was thrilled to see the stack! The food was really good and the pancakes were fluffy and so tasty. I would def get them again. Nikke was able to separate our checks and again, I applaud her ability to keep things straight since there were lots of us and so many food/drink options to organize, but she did a great job! We all paid our tabs and were on our way after only being in there for an hour and twenty minutes. It was a well serviced brunch and we were all very happy and full when we left. I will be back again soon!

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