Affton Diner

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!

Tables and seating

New Mexican Burrito

See all

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

The Boardwalk Cafe

3.8(223 reviews)

2.8 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

Today's menu board

Breakfast Burger

See all

Outside of restaurant

Courtesy Diner

3.2(111 reviews)

1.2 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

Ice cream

See all

Outside

Carl's Drive In

3.9(371 reviews)

4.4 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.

If you haven't been to Carl's before, it doesn't have a lot of driveby appeal. It's got a small…read moreparking lot too. That's not why you go to Carls though. Carl's is what Carl's has always been. A great lunch counter to grab a burger and fries. Everything works like a well-oiled machine. The cooks, wait staff and customers all keep it pumping. It's a small place so you don't have fool around space. You see the cooks and the wait staff is always nearby. I love it! This visit I was right by the grill.... Watched those burgers get smashed, saw onion rings and decided to get those too. There is seating for just a dozen or so people. You sit on stools at a counter and pay cash cause they aren't dealing with the other stuff. You may have folks eyeing your seat too before you finish, don't rush, just don't dawdle either.

So sorry about this

Double cheeseburger and onion rings

See all

Exterior

The Parkmoor

4.1(149 reviews)

3.3 mi

Stopped here while we were visiting from out of town. It was SO good!…read more Some of the best pretzel bites and onion rings we've had in a while. Our kiddos loved their food and I had a great burger. It is kid-friendly but not lame. Haha. We had an excellent server(I think his name was James)! Prompt service and was very attentive. They also have a snow cone bar that was a super fun touch. Highly recommend.

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!

Just inside the Parkmoor

Snowball

See all

Inside the Parkmoor

The Piccadilly at Manhattan

4.3(407 reviews)

3.9 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...

See all

Patio area

The Crow's Nest

3.9(388 reviews)

4.4 mi

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

It's a cool corner bar/resturant that gets really busy. They have a game area next door but…read moreconnected so you can play games while waiting for your food. If appears they have game tournaments there too which is cool. We all ordered burgers in our party and I'm not sure if they needed up our order or if this place only has waffle fries but that's what we all ended up with at our table. I'm not big on waffle fries but they didn't taste bad. It was busy and I think our server/bartender was all over the place so ib didn't say anything. He did forget our cup of cheese sauce and took the whole plate to the back instead of just going to get the cheese sauce. The burgers were ok, a little thick for my liking but taste fine. Others enjoyed their burgers but it was a bit too much. Overall the atmosphere was cool, the decor was nice and we had fun. I think it's a place people should experience. That being said, I wouldn't return because the food wasn't for me.

Heated patio

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

See all

Tiffany's Original Diner

3.3(145 reviews)

4.3 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.

Old school diner

Slinger

See all

Chris' Pancake & Dining

4.0(531 reviews)

4.7 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

Fish sandwich

See all

Mimosa w mango

Golden Oak Pancake House

3.7(93 reviews)

2.4 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.

Western Omelet and hash browns

See all

Pancake

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

10 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Tyra L.

11 years ago

This place serves both breakfast and lunch, but I think they really shine in the breakfast department. Their French toast is amazing and the eggs Benedict special was absolutely THE best I've ever had, and my dining companions all agreed wholeheartedly. Jonathan, the chef is a friendly, eager to please guy with a warm heart and a delicious talent. It's a small place and not well known, but the prices are so low and the portions are large, not to mention the food is good quality. I definitely recommend Affton Diner! read more

Aaron K.

250

9 years ago

Best diner I've eaten at. The home made potatoes and French toast were both phenomenal. Our waitress was super sweet. It's very roomy with privacy. It's very well kept with fast serving food. Nice and clean place with great prices. You can get a meal, desert, and drink for around 8$. Super happy we found this place. We will definitely be back. read more

Scott B.

13 years ago

I've been there a few times and its fantastic. The prices are very reasonable and the portion are huge. They do get crowded, because they have a lot of repeat customers, but if you time it correctly, you can get fast courteous service. I recommend the Affton diner highly. read more

Dakota H.

13 years ago

Good affordable place. The homemade potatoes and French toast is the best! Only place in the area that the potatoes arnt frozen. I've been here several times and I love it me and my friends have a new favorite place. read more

Glenn E.

13 years ago

I have had breakfast here a number of times and have never been disappointed. The veggies are always fresh and the home fries are excellent. No problems with the service - ever. Excellent value! read more

Emma B.

9 years ago

sometimes Affton diner has a monday & tuesday special and it's very delicious and so affordable. the restaurant is very spacious and well kept. i will definitely be going back there soon! read more

Alex V.

5 years ago

Great service at a great price to a small, locally owned Business, met the owner and he is very friendly, and I will definitely be back

Jerry R.

9 years ago

The food was good, however the time to get our food was an hour... Too slow when others are getting their food after we ordered.

Lance J.

9 years ago

The food is PLENTIFUL and DELICIOUS. The Owner and Staff are amazing. Only in America!

Kevin P.

9 years ago

Love this place! The food is awesome and the owner is very friendly!

Affton Diner - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

People who viewed Affton Diner also viewed

Sunrise Family Restaurant

3.6

(122 reviews)

This was my first time trying this restaurant, I have looked it up a few times, but I never really…read morestopped in there so I decided to go ahead and give something to a try. Walking in almost turned around because it wasn't very presentable. It looks like it was either in the process of being rehab or it just never got finished and I'm always a little leery about the way restaurants look when I'm eating at them, but I decided to give it a try anyway. we sat down at the table, we realized that there was paint coming off the walls, and there were pieces missing from the ceiling, which makes me of things falling into my food. We kept it sample order pancakes & French toast with potatoes. The French toast was the one thing that really tasted homemade while the pancake tasted frozen. The pancake was not fluffy at all. It had that stifffeeling. The omelette was OK and the potatoes were OK, but neither of them had any seasoning. Not particularly that personally, would visit but I believe people should try restaurants for themselves.

Like being in Mayberry, RFD..... old fashioned, low tech, average but genuine service, food clearly…read moremad w . Expect to experience and old fashion, hard to find , genuine breaky experience

Dave's Diner

4.1

(70 reviews)

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.

Courtesy Diner

3.2

(111 reviews)

Dave's Diner

3.8

(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

Breakfast And Burgers

4.1

(54 reviews)

There is something new on the menu! They now offer Montecristo sandwiches. I ordered this and…read moredefinitely was not disappointed. It was a nice compromise for when I don't know if I want breakfast or dinner. The French toast with a little syrup on top was wonderful. I will definitely be ordering this again.

My burger was very good, tasty and cooked and seasoned correctly. Skin on fries also good…read more Service was friendly and attentive. My friend had the Chef Salad which was a tad heavy on the green pepper for her but had grilled chicken and bacon - both orders were big and half went home! was Pricing is very reasonable, pleasant surprise. Will be back, maybe check out breakfast!

Polly's Diner

4.2

(55 reviews)

Okay, it's safe to say that I am a fan of Polly's Diner and will continue to visit. Last weekend,…read morewhen I woke up, I was not in the mood to make breakfast. Instead, I wanted someone else to cook for me and I knew just the place! I suggest to my hubby that we visit Polly's Diner and he was all for it! When we arrived, we had to park out in the back (I really hope the parking lot can be updated or repaired in the future becuase right now, it's so bad), but that's not going to stop me! When we walked inside, we were greeted right away and they had a table available, so we were seated quickly! Our server was already offering coffee and water to us which was perfect. She gave us time to check the menu and since I already knew what I wanted, I helped my hubby make a decision since so many items were on his list. He eventually ordered the western skillet and I ordered the strawberry pancakes which I could not wait to eat! While we waited for our food, the server(s) on the floor were checking in with us and chatting with us ehile they refilled our coffee. Once the food arrived, I was so ready to dig in! My pancakes were topped with strawbery glaze and so many strawberries, I knew I would not be able to finish, but that didn't stop me from trying. I did eventually need to ask for a box and broght them home for later. My hubby said that the skillet was really good and had all his favorite food items included. It was such a good breakfast and honestly, for the price, we know we were fed well. Once we were done, we went to the counter to pay and were on our way. Polly's Diner is just a cute little Fenton restaurant and I am so glad that we have it so close to the house. I already plan to go again later this week!

Great new retirees retreat, home style meals perfect for when you don't want to cook at home. LOL!read more

Pupillo’s Wicked Chicken Cafe

4.3

(115 reviews)

Great find. Wife loved the fish sandwich and I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It wasn't…read morethe best I've had, but still decent. Fries were very good!! We'll make that drive again.

Went with group dudes dining and destination. It was a great event great food great servers, kinda…read morehidden but that makes it a gem.

Florissant City Diner

3.8

(96 reviews)

We tried the Florissant City Diner for the first time. It's always been so busy we couldn't find…read moreparking. We got lucky today. Our server was very nice, attentive but not hovering. This is a small, hometown diner, nothing fancy, separate tables as well as family style. Photos on the walls with happy customers. The food arrived quickly and very hot. Large portions, and all very good. Parking can be problematic, that is why I gave 4 stars.

Stopped at Florissant City Dinner today. First time there. It's an informal dinner with photos of…read morepast events and people on the walls. It has a home town dinner feel. Our waitress was very attentive. Our orders arrived quickly. We ordered the Farm Burger with Onion Rings and a Gravy Skillet. Both were delicious. Our waitress checked on us several times. Everyone was friendly.

Sunny Street Cafe

3.7

(122 reviews)

The best pancakes I have ever eaten. Period. No contest. How's that for a starter? And it's…read moretrue. We were driving thru St. Louis en route to Arizona and, with a long drive ahead, wanted to meet our daughter for a quick breakfast as she happened to be in the St. Louis area to visit a friend as well. We identified Sunny Street via Yelp (duh) as a convenient place to meet, and boy were we not disappointed. Shout out to our server (name unknown) for pushing me to order more than I needed so I could taste the pancakes because that made the meal. To start, daughter and her friend both ordered the hearty breakfast with chocolate chip pancakes. Both enjoyed their meals, and said the pancakes were great. Wife ordered the same but with plain pancakes and liked that as well. Her bacon (which of course she didn't finish) was terrific. I was torn - I really wanted the country omelette which is basically the western plus sausage gravy with a biscuit but the bananas foster pancakes sounded so good. Our server convinced me to just go nuts and order the omelette and add half an order of pancakes. Her upsell training was on point, because the add wasn't cheap but indeed I needed to taste them. And like I said . . . . Best. Pancakes. Ever. The omelette was great. The biscuit was just ok. The pancakes were indescribably amazing. And I've had my fair share of pancakes of all types shapes and sizes. These are #1. Service was great, the restaurant is in a nice strip mall in a good area of town. It was busy but without a wait around 9:30am on a Saturday. If I lived in St. Louis I'd return often. Probably too often. This is a highly recommend.

I had heard of this place for years but has never checked it out until today. I was a bit fearful…read moreseeing the parking lot because of how full it was, but when I walked inside, I was told there would be a short wait. I waited a total of 5 minutes and I was sat. Within minutes, Mary, my server, came and greeted me. I gave her my entire order ( big bite breakfast: scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, peppers, and spinach, sourdough toast, fruit, and chicken sausage, and a Bellini. To my disbelief, everything arrived within minutes! Trust, I was not complaining! The first couple bites of my eggs were quite splendid! They were cheesy, and filled with plenty of spinach and peppers as I had requested. I loved that the sourdough wasn't rock hard and already came buttered. That will forever be a win in my book. Usually I'll put some type of syrup on my meat, but the chicken sausage was fine without it. It had a nice flavor and was well-seasoned. Last but not least was the peach Bellini, which wasn't too sweet, but was refreshing and the perfect accompaniment for my breakfast aside from the water. Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit and must highlight the exemplary service from Mary and the staff. The quick turn around and good food sold me, so rest assured I'll be back!

Tiffany's Original Diner

3.3

(145 reviews)