What a hidden gem! Opened in 1910 and you feel like you are stepping back to the 1950's. It is cash…read moreonly so plan ahead. They do have an ATM. The owner and his son make a great team. If you want an old fashioned diner breakfast or lunch be sure to stop by! My breakfast was made to order and delicious. The atmosphere is retro and the decor and pictures are so fun to look at and read about. I cannot wait to go back and have the chicken and dumplings on a Friday

Amazing experience met many locals. The owner and his son are the nicest people. Can't beat a…read morehidden gem like this. Had pancakes and bacon made right in front of me. Accompanied by great conversation excellent service and bombastic pancakes. The fact that it has been running since 1910 and last renovations were 1950 is just icing on the cake to this time capsule. Beyond happy to be a regular. My meal was under 10 dollars. Almost choked on my water when he told me the price. Amazing 10/10. Next I will review the Gyros. Until next time Foodie Fam!

We don't live but 30 mins away, but didn't know about this place until we saw it in the Route 66 IL…read morepassports! We stopped in for carry out - ordered a breakfast wrap & 2 burgers (1 bbq and 1 Rt 66). It's fun inside, cute signs. Wait wasn't long at all! They had a sign in book & ofc the Route 66 stamp. What could improve / could have been better: Order accuracy: I received a breakfast bowl instead of wrap.One of the burgers was a bacon burger & neither matched what we ordered but they were decent burgers! Food preparation: The hash-browns were cooked on too high of heat, so not fully done but burning in places. 3/10 at best. Carry out specifics: no napkins, no flatware. They accept card, but tips are only cash. I don't love that & would prefer somewhere be fully cash only or accept cards & allow tipping. I had called to asked prior to arrival when placing my order to inquire about cash or card & they noted card was fine, so I didn't have cash available to tip unfortunately!

If it were not for the, Illinois 66 Passport, I would have never discovered this tiny little diner…read more Teri's was not part of the original Mother Road, but her decor and themed diner pays tribute to that historical highway. Being retired, I am on a mission to experience all 66 businesses listed inside the Illinois 66 Passport. I'm experiencing the ones close to home first and then I'll work my way up to Chicago. Teri's use to be in the Route 66 Antique Mall, but now it's in downtown G City. The new location is spacious and has a minimalistic decor. There's plenty of vinyl records and Route 66 signs covering the walls. After looking the menu over, I opted for an early lunch over a late breakfast. Seeing a Jalapeño Burger on the menu, is what pushed me towards lunch. The burger came with a side of crinkle fries. The fries were extra crispy with a hot soft insides. The burger was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a smash or a thin prepackaged burger. When my burger was served, it was a thick hand pressed burger. It covered the entire bun and the Pepper Jack Cheese draped over the edges. The jalapeños were plentiful and paired well with the onions, too. I give the burger a solid A for presentation and flavor. Teri's and Granite City is not a short drive for me, but it was and is worth the drive. If you're in G. City and getting hangry, give Teri's a try.

Brought our grands for dinner passing through and they really enjoyed it. They especially loved the…read morepie! The staff are always very sweet and make sure we have everything we need. Tonight my chicken was overcooked and very dry. The waitress offered to make fresh and when I said no thanks she took it off of our ticket. We stop often as it is the half way mark when traveling to see or pick up or grandkids. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much for accommodating our family dinner of 30. The service, food and restaurant were…read moreamazing. Kim had us set up when we got there, the drinks were never empty and the food came quickly. Thanks again to Kim and all the hard working staff that did such a great job today!

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.

Cash only, but ATM only charged $1.95. Great American breakfasts without any fiber, full of bad…read morecholesterol, satisfying fat, and unhealthy calories. High octane bottomless mug coffee, swift accurate service with no pretension or scripted "customer service, " and pretty reasonable prices.

You get ALOT of food! Ordered the 1/2 biscuit and gravy with a side of hash browns. It was all…read moredelicious! If you eat here and leave hungry, that's your fault!

Looked up somewhere for breakfast as we were in the area and found the North Main Diner. Walked in…read moreand they were busy, but there was no sign saying seat yourself or wait to be seated, so finally we walked to the front where there was a counter and then were ignored for a while until someone finally took our name and told us to stand in a small area off to the side. The table we were sitting at was really dark, so much so I had to lighten the photos so you can even see our food. The biscuits and gravy were bland and I am pretty sure the gravy was powdered as there were lumps in it. No flavor at all. The coffee was good but my cup was empty for a bit before someone came by to refill it, which I can forgive because they were busy. My husband said his French toast was just okay and tasted like bread with powdered sugar. The sausages also had chunks of something (perhaps apple?) that was not appetizing. His over-medium eggs were decent though. Finally, I'm pretty sure there was a dead cockroach in the dark single toilet bathroom, which doesn't inspire confidence. A city sign outside in the street proclaimed Edwardsville as a "foodie" town, if that's true then there must be better places to go. Skip this one.

I wish I'd taken pictures but you see enuff of them. Cup of…read morechili straight Sausage, eggs over easy, hash browns, toast Soda Friendly and prompt service Atmosphere for all time I understand it to be the direct descendant of OT Hodge $16 I'll take it

Rustic, greasy and exactly what you want in a classic diner. Not a 5 star meal but it'll get 5…read morestars every time. Good value. The staff was very nice. Quick service. Loved watching them cook. Worth a stop if you're in downtown St. Louis and this kind of place is your vibe!

It was so good had a little wait to get a table but has excellent service everyone was so nice and…read morepatient and the flavors were so nice

If you're craving an old-timey, classic diner then Southwest Diner has to be at the top of your…read morelist. The outside is very unassuming; I'd driven by this place sooooo many times and never even noticed that it was a diner! It looks just like many old-timey STL buildings which just adds to the charm. Once you walk in, it's like teleporting to the past. It isn't fancy, but it is packed (and rightfully so). It was just myself when I went, so I was able to be immediately sat at the bar which was a nice surprise considering it was packed on a holiday (Labor Day) morning. The server was very nice and attended to whatever I needed efficiently despite juggling a lotta different folks. For the food & drinks, I started off with a nice cold brew. I didn't love the taste, as it was almost tea-esque, but to be fair I don't drink a lot of cold brew so maybe that's just how it is. I decided to get some Sopapillas as an appetizer as I'd heard they were good and they definitely did not disappoint. They arrived very quickly, were hot out of the fryer, and tasted amazing! They were pillowy soft and just sweet enough while not being overbearing. I added a little honey on top and it was like I was in heaven. There were 5 in the order and I had to stop myself after quickly devouring 3 within 2 minutes. That's how good they were. Onto my entree, I went with the Breakfast Burrito with homemade sausage. I am a big breakfast burrito guy, and a pretty tough critic, but I've gotta say that this was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in recent years for sure. There was just enough cheese to add flavor and make it the perfect texture without being too much. The sausage had an incredible flavor that complemented the egg, home fries, and chiles perfectly. After devouring half of the burrito in under 90 seconds, I once again had to restrain myself and opted to take my leftover home before I made some really good but bad decisions (aka eating wayyyy too much). Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. The vibes & food were immaculate despite the location and decor feeling very unassuming. I'd be excited to come back and try some of their other popular dishes, and I'll be sure to bring along some friends to share the experience next time!

I went by after church on Sunday. To my disappointment, they were closed. It appears for the next…read moretwo weeks. I've been enjoying here for the last six or eight months normally for breakfast or lunch. This is a great place. Great food great service. it's just unfortunate. They're gonna be closed a while far Vacation I suppose highly recommended. Have a great day.

B Town Restaurant. is a solid good choice for a breakfast out. The food is prepared well and the…read moreservice is attentive. It was one of those mornings and I had a craving for, Chicken Fried Steak. So I headed out of the house, to enjoy a nice breakfast at a diner. I hadn't been to B Town in a while, so even with the current gas prices, I made the drive to Bethalto. Their Chicken Fried Steak came with eggs, so I had mine scrambled. It also came with a choice of Hash Browns or American Fried Potatoes. I asked the waitress what her favorite was and she said, American. The American Fried are done totally in house. That sold me. It also came with toast, but I took a pass. They provided a steak knife with my breakfast, but it wasn't needed. The meat was tender and it was easy to break off a bite using just a fork. My eggs were fluffy and the potatoes were a good choice. So, always listen to your server. One thing I really like about B Town, is they do not overly season their food. I like the fact that I actually need to add more salt or pepper to my entree. I hate it when some places overly salt food. Good Food, Good Prices and Good Service will have me coming back for another breakfast. I might even come and check-out their lunch menu.

Dave's diner is the spot to go when you want BREAKFAST! (And lunch & dinner). A homey feel with…read moregreat food comfort food and a wonderful staff. Tucked in a typical strip mall, just past the Meremac bridge heading south on Lemay Ferry it's a surprise of a good old diner. Nothing fancy, but the eggs, HASHBROWNS and ham are always good and the kids love the pancakes. Get ready to strike up a conversation or two with the staff and the regulars. And, get the fried chicken to go with some homemade pie!

For a greasy spoon, 24 hour, it's exactly what you want: one server who is also the cook, a game…read moreplaying in the background, mostly empty seating area, and the diners there look like regulars. The service is "ignore until they flag you down." Food is alright, better than average for diners in the area with prices that are very reasonable. I prefer a burger as the meat of a slinger. They use sausage patties. The chili is perfect and the server/chef sent out over medium and easy eggs cooked to perfection. The ice tea is STRONG. Had to ask for a refill. Again, you'll get ignored. I tried some of the filling of the pie--it was just average. This place is clearly a mainstay for South County. I think it's worth coming at least once, but I have to say: I got some looks. It was like people needed to see and hear me speak fluent, accent-less English. Just keep that in mind.