Was in town on vacation and wanted to hit a unique breakfast spot, it was just that passionate workers and authentic diner food if your around skip the overpriced gentrified spots and give them a go. read more

Been here for almost two years, and I never know the schedule for this place. Now I know it's from 6am - 1:15pm m-f. Was greeted by the friendliest, warmest greeting ever by Meeka (spelling). She was so nice, as was the rest of the staff. This diner is so cool. Whenever I can see the grill, and smell each item on it, I get excited! I went in for breakfast, but it ended at 11, so I went with a Patty Melt (Meeka suggestion) with fries! It was scrumptious! I told the cook the seasoning was great, and she corrected me by saying, "we just have a well seasoned grill!" Love it!!! Nice small place for lunch downtown! read more

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Always greeted by terrific service and smiling faces. The food is delicious and always fresh! read more

White Knight Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

A coworker brought me here to what I can only call a hidden gem. I had driven past here many times but never thought of going inside but am I so glad I did! Do not let the size of the restaurant fool you, they are cooking up some great breakfast. The order at the counter and bare bones environment will have you shocked by the great food. I had a pancake that was cooked to perfection. It tasted as if my mama cooked it in our kitchen. I also had the Super Slinger which was so good I almost ordered a second. My tip: pull over immediately and try this place! read more

White Knight Diner - Super Slinger - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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In my ongoing quest to try all the places in George Motz's hamburger book I stopped by here this week. Had a really great hamburger (for breakfast) and soaked up the atmosphere. Lots of locals here for a regular fix. Isn't really the most hospitable if you've got more than a party of 2 so plan to take it to go if you've got a group. Alas, no counter to sit at either. read more

Good burger joint! It's been here forever! The burger I recommend is the chili cheese burger. It is extremely small and can get overwhelmingly busy around lunch time, so go earlier. The service is good and many of the workers seem to have an unlimited memory of peoples names! The ambience is of the old school greasy spoon diner style place but with good meals! read more

White Knight Diner - A view of the stainless steel counter and some booths - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Downtown staple! Pleasant staff, who take pride in preparing your order just as requested. Food comes out fresh, prompt & piping hot. Properly priced. Masks required. Indoor seating available as is takeaway. Call in ahead if you're in a time crunch. Plenty parking so stop in for a bite during their weekday breakfast/lunch hours. ~Christy approved! read more

White Knight Diner - Veggies & Egg whites - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Like going back in time, serving up 1950 style burgers. You can taste the nostalgia. You can taste the pride in the ingredients. Tiny on the inside. You can see the food cooked right in front of you. Staff is very friendly. Check it out if you in town. Fries satisfy your craving but aren't going to blow your mind. Lemonade seemed to be the drink every was getting. read more

White Knight Diner - Fries - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Talk about a life changing experience! I'm not a big breakfast person. The White Knight Diner changed that. I had the Slinger! Hamburger, eggs, hash browns and Chili! Watch out breakfast will never be the same again! Great staff! They are friendly and efficient. The food is excellent! Fair prices. You can grab breakfast or lunch here daily. read more

White Knight Diner - It's Slinger Time! - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great place to stop for lunch. The staff was super friendly and treated this out of towner like fam. I had the grilled ham&cheese sandwich and fries. The food was made fresh to order and brought out hot and ready. Very pleased to have had the opportunity to eat at a place so old school and local. If you are in STL, go grab lunch there. read more

WKD is what you see in your head when you think of a classic diner. So why only see it in your head, come have a classic breakfast or a lunch plate. Chances are you may have to wait for a seat, they're are only 28 in the whole diner. If you are in a rush, they do offer carry-out, but I've been told the wait for carry-out can be a half hour, so do call ahead. I've always wanted to come here, even before the filmed the modern day romantic drama, White Palace here on location. That movie was made 28 years ago and I am finally getting here. Damn, I'm embarrassed that it took me so long. I came with a friend who lives downtown and only a block away. He's a semi-regular and said I had to experience it. Now that I have, I can honestly say, WKD is by far the best diner in STL. My breakfast was great & I'll be back soon to experience a diner burger. My breakfast was a three egg omelet with bacon, cheddar cheese and jalapeños, with a side of Hash-Browns. The omelet was perfectly grilled for me, no extra dark brown spots on the outside. Mine was a beautiful light yellow all around. The inside was stuffed with large pieces of bacon and an ample amount of jalapeños all smothered in the cheddar cheese. My side of HB's was super crispy on top. Normally, I like to be crisp on top and bottom, but these having a super crisp top were very satisfying. The friend who encouraged me to go, ordered a Super Slinger. What a classic diner treat. Hamburger patty, eggs, smothered in chili and topped with diced green peppers and white onion. He joked that he'd probably have heartburn, but it is always worth it. The coffee was diner strong and the service was down-home diner friendly. Ambiance is stuck in a time warp and that is all part of the charm of this tiny diner. I'll be back? - Gotta try a burger When: March 20, 2019 Why: Breakfast read more

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Great ambience amazing food. The servers are great. It's a small little diner, so don't expect a lot of space, but it has the true essence of a classic diner. read more

Came in around 11:00 am and there were about 5 people waiting in the small diner. Ordered the super slinger with a side of bacon and was told it would be about a half hour wait. I said ok and left for a while. Came back right around a half hour later and the cashier was in the middle of completing another order. As soon as she was done she grabbed my bag and gave it to me. Once I got back to work to eat I was pleasantly surprised. I assumed they would have already smothered it in chili, but it came separate in a little container so everything was still dry and not overly soggy. The food was still really warm so it must have been fresh when I picked it up, no complaints so far. The food itself was pretty good. Never had a slinger before but always wanted to try one. Hash browns were cooked well and tasty with the onions sprinkled in. The egg, burger, hashbrowns, and chili work really well together. The bacon was slightly soggy and not as crispy as I like, but still very good. Overall I would give it a 4.5 but don't have that option. Not quite 5 stars, but I will definitely be back for this dish along with trying some more. read more

White Knight Diner - Super slinger with side of bacon - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food is always good. Nice walk to this place in the downtown area. A place where people have candid conversations and everyone knows each other. Food is good and cooked to order read more

We probably wouldn't have gone here if it wasn't for other reviews. Honestly doesn't look like much from the outside, but those usually do end up being the best places! It was walking distance from our hotel so we decided to go for an early lunch, which was a great choice because we beat the rush. By the time we were leaving there was a line out the door! One of the best hamburgers we've ever had! Nice and fresh. Service was friendly, prices great. Only downfall is it very very small. We had 4 in our party and tables aren't made for more than 2. read more

Great Ambiance, good food. Classic diner experience. Small but cozy. Enjoyed the breakfast.

We loved this place. Walked from nearby hotel for breakfast. The place probably hasn't changed decor since the 50's but we loved the vintage feel. It's a neighborhood place and they knew all the regulars who came thru the door. Though we obviously weren't regulars they were kind, jovial and served a great breakfast. Crisp bacon, scrambled/fried eggs. Good coffee. Wanted to go back but didn't have the time. read more

Yummy breakfast & staff so friendly and kind. Very happy with our to go breakfast on a trip to St Louis. The ladies here treated us very well and got every order (8 total) correct. Added a few extras & free coffee while I waited. Fun classic place too. Recommend! read more

Absolutely amazing lil spot. The ladies that run the operation are simply the best of the best. Always a smile and great food. From breakfast to lunch mine and my coworkers favorite spot read more

Service was great, staff was amazing and the food was incredible. This was my first time there but it's not going to be my last. Parking on site, you can eat there or get to go. Did I mention the food was amazing. read more

This place looked like a place I would want to avoid. But the food was wonderful and the employees were a pleasure. The meat was fresh and cooked to order, in full view of customers. It is far from a fancy venue, but provides a decent meal at a reasonable price. read more

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The food is phenomenal and service is outstanding. The cool staff know exactly who you are and remembers your usual order better than you can .. There's small seating areas but I typically take my food to go. This is a CLASSIC spot in Saint Louis read more

Great service the three young ladies always engage with their customers like their family. It's like Cheers where everyone knows your name. the food is always on point and fresh never blend. Keep up the good work ladies USPS TRUCKER read more

Great place for breakfast, it's a small family style restaurant for people on the go in downtown St. Louis

Great authentic diner with a busy local crowd. We had breakfast and it was perfectly made. The omelette with Swiss cheese is delicious. If you're looking for an authentic experience at a diner this is the place. read more

Great diner in downtown St Louis. Small interior, very friendly staff. Pancakes were excellent. French toast was average. All about Cha is a deconstructed omelet with thin sliced chopped ham that has great flavor. Had half order of biscuits and gravy. Was a denser biscuit and sausage gravy. I'm personally more a fan of fluffy biscuits and plain white gravy but this version was still very good. My family agreed that we definitely need to come again next time we are in town. read more

This little diner is what I really like in a neighborhood where people come for a good breakfast and not the hootie tootie atmosphere. Yes, it's small, yes it's old, but the food was good and plentiful. Friendly staff, and interesting clientele that obviously are repeat customers. Price is very reasonable. Go and experience this little neighborhood gem. read more

I stopped in here for lunch after recommendation from a colleague at a training that I was attending. They described it as a greasy spoon diner which it was. the diner is pretty small and it sits on the corner when you walk in you have traditional seating and tall tables. Seating is at a premium. The menu was your typical burger and sandwich diner food the prices were very affordable and well within reason. after looking at the menu I asked about the tuna salad sandwich and they let me know that they make it right when you order it so it's not just pulled out of vat. they were also willing to customize it and so I asked for mine to have less mayo and more mustard while being a little bit more on the dryer side. I also got a side of fries. The food was okay it was good for a diner andi enjoyed the tuna sandwich. I would probably go there again as the meal was was under $5 for everything and tasted good so that was a big plus. read more

Stopped in for lunch! This is a local hidden gem! Don't miss the opportunity to eat here! It was all excellent can't praise it enough!!! Hospitality and personality at its best! Check out the pics for what we ate!!! read more

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I ordered the super slinger to-go a few weeks ago on a Sunday morning. Nice hangover food :) Nothing special though, it was about what I expected. I thought it was nice that they put the chili in a separate cup with a lid since my order was to-go. They have typical diner food here. And pictures of James Spader and Susan saran wrap or whatever the hell her name is, are everywhere. Since I live in the city I'll be willing to come back next time I feel like regular diner food. read more

White Knight Diner - Super slinger to-go. - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

the problem is the waistes attitude. it sucks. For the prices you pay. It not worth it. The small portion you get. I would not recommend to anyone read more

White Knight Diner - Old fashion grill. - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So you know how I love hole in the wall diners? This one was probably the smallest diner I've been to. There are only six tables and the counter. The French toast hit the spot. Plus they were playing 80s pop so I felt right at home. read more

White Knight Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great food. Small place about thirty seats. Menu - breakfast is served until 11am, lunch served anytime. Menu is basic. Taste delicious. Customer Service is fantastic, very personal, attentive wait staff. Parking lot is small, surrounds the building. They do have a restroom, you have to walk through the kitchen. A fun small diner - food served hot, fast. and delicious. Casual atmosphere. I will definitely go back. read more

Yesterday I went to Landry's Seafood Bar in Union Station and got a $18 dollar burger that took an hour to get and was over cooked and to be honest tasted dry and disgusting. But, today I went to White Knight Diner and had a double cheese burger with chili cheese fries. And it was amazing with being half the price and the food came very fast with excellent nice service, we came late when it closed at 1 and they stayed a extra 45 minutes just for us. Most restaurants would've just asked you to leave or told you they were closed. If you thinking about having a burger near Union Station don't go to Landry's go to White Knight Diner it's nothing fancy but a wonderful place for a meal and a laugh or two. Must do again! read more

In from Nashville for Cards game and a day at the zoo. On Monday went to the WKD because it was walkable and because it was not a chain. Varied menu and varied clientele. We were greeted and treated to good food, service, and bevs. Down home folk in the city. The food was good quality. I recommend it. read more

A little neighborhood place. Ordered The Super Sandwich, which was delicious! The staff seemed to know most people who came in, so appears popular with the locals. read more

This local hole in the wall diner has everything you needed from cheap food to friendly staff. If you live in West Downtown or are just visiting, get your breakfast here! It might take a little to make because they are usually busy, but the food is always good! read more

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I love this place, and will definitely make it a regular stop. It's the perfect "joint" that has friendly staff who call you "baby," "honey," "hun," "darlin'," and if you're lucky, "sugar." The food was great, and very reasonably priced; especially for a big city like St. Louis! read more

White Knight Diner - Just the message I needed this morning! Thanks White Knight Diner! - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This is the old-school burger you want. On a recent (covid era) visit, they were out of bacon, but otherwise you get your fresh burger exactly how you want it. Fries are good. Pepsi products. Right now it's just take-out. read more

Great service and my grilled cheese hit the spot. The ladies working were so friendly and personable and a lot of regulars came in that they recognized. I would highly recommend! Reasonable prices as well. read more