Friendly, Fast, Good Food! Want a bacon and egg breakfast? They have it! Want a good burger and fries that is reasonably priced? They have it! 12:10 pm and you have a 1:00 pm meeting? They are efficient! You'll be back in time What I love is I sit down at the counter and my tea is there before I look up to order. I also really like their Chili. If you are out of town or local: Give them a try! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Bacon eggs chili and tea. - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great spot for a meal when visiting The Arch. In the 500 Pine building where you can also reserve parking to avoid sweating finding a spot in time. Basic diner-style focused around their very good chili, but plenty of other options and terrific friendly service. The grandkid really enjoyed the experience as well as the food. Fairly short scenic walk to the Arch and museum. read more

Great food, great service, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent yesterday, and it was good enough that I am going back again today. The staff was friendly, the diner has personality, and even picked up a souvenir shirt for my son Ethan. Places like this are worth supporting. read more

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Hidden gem/ throwback in downtown St. Louis. Not a chili fan, so didn't try a Slinger. Sat at a table in the back but next time will sit at the counter for pure nostalgia. I ordered two eggs over easy, perfectly cooked. The accompanying hash browns were crisp and delicious: "the bomb" according to my husband.. His Texas French Toast was excellent. The waitress was efficient and well practiced, and the place was busy for a Monday morning. Confirming as others here have written: the prices are unbelievable. 17 and change for 2 breakfasts, one milk and one coffee, before tip. read more

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Exceptional service, food was hot and served quickly. Ambience was great. Family, friendly and not too loud. Handicap accessible bathroom. Cute diner and highly recommend. Would come back! Prices- very affordable! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Chili Mac Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

OMG!!! absolutely amazing. When i travel,I often search for the local favorites. So i came across this dish called a slinger. Man you can't go wrong with anything topped with chili. This turned out to be spot on. Thank god I ordered a jr slinger. The reason though was because I saw they had tamales. The taste of the slinger was amazing. You cant go wrong with potatoes,a egg a hamburger patty,all topped with chili cheese and onions.Now being a native Texan,ive had my share of tamales. These were just as good as any as ive ever had. Now i chose to get mine dry with no chili. Dont let that fool you it was still amazing. The inside definitely had that 50's diner feel to it. Seems like i recall hearing some 50's or 60's tunes. I sat at the counter and was quickly served by one of the sweet ladies behind the counter. If I ever come back to St Louis,im definitely coming back. read more

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Great diner with great diner food! The staff are funny and keep you on your toes! They are funny! Very inexpensive food, but great for the start of your day! read more

While the food and service was excellent the "ambiance" left a lot to be desired. This place is setup with the kitchen open to the dining area and a woman who I would discover later is the owner was disrespectfully dressing down a new employee manning the griddle on the proper way to do his job COMPLETE with a finger in his face infront of all to see and believe me everyone there was looking. She would later go on to loudly voice her political opinions for everyone to hear in a conversation with another customer. Our waitress who was also new and very nice didn't escape the owners degrading and condensing "critiques" either. If you think human beings should be treated with a certain minimum of respect then this is not the place you want to patronage. read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Chili Mac's Diner in downtown St. Louis offers a classic diner experience down to the charm of the boomerang countertops. It's in such a prime time location across from The Met building. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists looking for hearty diner food. The ambiance is nostalgic, cozy and unpretentious with a retro vibe that takes you back in time. The menu has a variety of diner staples. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave full and satisfied. I got the omelet with jalapeños, cheese and onions. They've done this a few times and it shows. Service at Chili Mac's is friendly and efficient with waitstaff who make you feel right at home. Prices are cheap, making it a great value for the quality and quantity of food you receive. read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Fantastic old school dinner dates back to 1904. Absolutely a must for breakfast. The food and hospitality of the waitresses is the best. read more

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Slinger was awesome. My kid said it was the best cheeseburger ever. Friendly service to boot.

Can't say enough good about this place. Food is exactly as you expect, even just a little bit better than absolutely delicious. The staff is a trip too, all running around doing their thing in a perfect finer setting. A frequent stop for me when traveling to STL! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - A bowl full of yum - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Fantastic place for breakfast and lunch. The chili spaghetti is phenomenal! The service is excellent! Great diner feel. read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Double Chili Mac - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The nicest people ever and the food is reasonably priced most of all tasty . Location is the heart of downtown make sure to pay the meter . Definitely worth the visit . read more

Chilli Mac's is just what you expect in a local diner. The waitress acts like she's mad you are there but always provides quick service. We were there for breakfast and it was delicious. I highly recommend the French Toast, but be nice to the waitress and she'll be nice to you!! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - scrambled eggs, bacon, french toast, toast and potatoes - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Best place in town for breakfast. It has an old time vibe, friendly staff, great coffee and of course and excellent breakfast menu.

A hard YES. A throwback space with good service and the menu hasn't disappointed in any way. Comfort food. Go, now.

This place is an old school diner right in the middle of town. They're slinging breakfast at a fair price, and despite what their menu says about providing free attitude, I found them to be very genuine and welcoming. The food was quick, the food was good, surprisingly the coffee was above average. Kind of couldn't ask for anything more. I would definitely put this on your list if you're looking for breakfast. I did not slide in for lunch so I can't comment there, but I would expect the same quality of food that they were putting together for the breakfast service. Take a chance, live the diner experience. read more

The ambiance is like an older family owned diner, very welcoming and comfortable. I sat down at the bar (probably the best place to sit, you can watch the lady behind the counter cook your food). Service was great, a small kitchen group with a guy in the back as a runner to refill ingredients on the line and ice for the soda machine while the lady behind the counter cooked the food, answered phones, greeted walk-in take out customers, collecting cash and still waiting on in-house guest. The other lady server was taking orders not even writing things down but remembering everything that they ordered and called out to the other lady cooking. No tickets, no asking what was it again? They worked together like a well oiled machine. I was impressed. Food-wise I ordered the slinger(seen a pic online and looked good to me) country potatoes, an egg done to your liking, 2 beef patties smothered with their chili and garnished with cheese and onions also comes with toast. It was sooo good. I couldn't finish it all, I tried my hardest with 3 cups of Pepsi but had to tap out. I will bring the wife tomorrow morning to enjoy some goodness. Come and support this awesome business. read more

Chili Mac's Diner - The Slinger w/over easy egg and toast - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I fell in love with the breakfast slinger a few years back after visiting St. Louis which is the only place I have ever seen it. The diner decor is old school diner with lots of charm. The decor is like 60s diner which just makes the whole experience. My service was excellent because I got there early before everyone started to come in. A slinger is basically layers with potato's of some style topped with burger or sausage patties, eggs to your liking topped with Chile cheese and onions. The slinger was probably the best I have had so far and absolutely delicious. The style of potatoes were home frys and the meat was burger patties. OMG the burger pattern had a fresh delicious beef flavor so I bet the burgers are awesome here. The toast was generic but great for making toast sandwich's with the slinger. Overall this was a fantastic place to get a breakfast slinger I an old school diner setting. read more

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Breakfast sandwich was good and served hot. At lunch the small chili Mac was ok but not as good as Steak 'n Shake. Service was good. Great choice for downtown hole in the wall. Heard this hamburgers were excellent. read more

Wonderful little diner downtown. Prices are a pleasant surprise in todays inflation driven world.

Midwestern, friendly environment is on point. The breakfast bar is filled with locals and travelers. I had sausage patties and two eggs. It was ready in about 2 minutes. The sausage was very flavorful and delicious. read more

Chili Mac's Diner - Two sausage patties - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Classic diner with all the feels and the diner pricing. My wife and I had full breakfasts, coffee, and a tamale for $26. Our coffee was topped off regularly and our waitress was very nice. I am staying at the Hampton Inn next to the Arch and this was well worth the 8 minute walk. The interior felt like it is right out of the 70's, which is exactly what I like when I'm in a diner. It's comforting, not bougie. I had the omlet and breakfast potatoes and my wife had the chili nachos. Both were great. I really like the breakfast potatoes. They were cut very thin, kind of like au gratin, which was a very workable way to eat them. If you like classic breakfast food in a no-frills, comforting environment, you should give it a try. read more

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I've driven past this diner a few times. I was nearby early in the morning and decided to give it a try. I liked the omelet. Not the best, but definitely not the worst. The staff was friendly, and it's a diner, so they serve simple food. Nothing fancy. I'm glad I stopped by, and I'll be back. read more

This was the best food I had while in St. Louis. The slinger was amazing. The potatoes, chili, eggs... wow. And the food comes out quick! Coffee was perfect. All the workers there were super nice and attentive. Great vibe. True sign of a delicious spot while on vacation.... you go back the next day after having it for the first time. Nevermind trying something else on the list. I needed to have their slinger again the next day for breakfast. read more

Low key, hidden gem, located right downtown, the food is fast and good, the chili was the best, lol, obviously! Try putting it on the potatoes, it's soo good! Prices are fair and service is good! Will definitely be coming back read more

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The food was amazing and extremely cheap. $3 for a breakfast sandwich and about the same price for a burger. We went there this morning 05/23/25 for breakfast because it was the only thing open and was amazed at how it looked like a 60s diner. And when we opened the menu it was like the price hasn't changed since then either. (Not really) but it was still shocking how in today's pricing there were so cheap. We had no choice but the come back for lunch. The food was great again. The service was very fast and great. And I was definitely still in awe. The place is definitely worth checking out! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - The great prices - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Super fast service to perfection. Chili is amazing and burger is even better. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Great for lunch.

Wonderful food at great prices! Be prepared though -- the place is small, but hey, it's a diner. The staff are very accommodating and hustle to get your orders out quickly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! read more

Come for the can't-beat prices and the charming hometown diner vibes. From the moment you step inside, it's obvious that this is a local haunt, with regulars easily outnumbering curious tourists like myself. The staff are so kind, which really makes for a charming experience. Food is fine, I had a tuna melt and some fries while seated at the diner counter. I'd go again if I were craving diner food for less than most places charge for a fancy cocktail. read more

Great old school diner. I had breakfast and it was delicious. Great OK, French toast, and bacon. The service was sassy and perfect for the environment. read more

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What a great spot! The experience begins with a heartfelt greeting as you walk through the front door. You enter a restaurant that time forgot. A classic old time diner - not a new structure created to look like an old diner but a real old time diner! The fast and friendly service also reminiscent of days gone by. The team is actually happy to see you and they demonstrate that with words and behaviors. It is as if they deploy magic coffee cups that refill themselves at precisely the correct moment in time. Sausage, eggs, and toast served hot and at lightning speed. The ink could not have been dry on the waitress pad and my steaming plate of diner deliciousness was in front of me. I travel to the area several times a year for business. I know where I'm having breakfast next time I'm in town! read more

Chili Mac's Diner - This is my favorite place for breakfast! - Diners Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Awsome old school diner, worth the walk to if you're in St Louis by tbe Arch. Skip the hotel breakfast and head over here!

No frills burger joint that has various items on the menu with chili. Waitress was a little sassy and on the edge of rude. Food came out quick and was 95% correct. Condiments were wrong on all but one of the burgers. The positive was it was pretty cheap and fast. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! These ladies don't write anything down they don't punch anything in , it's all memorized and it's all verbal!! And they get it right!!! You need to sit at the counter and just watch the machine!! read more

I can't stress enough how great this place is. I've been eating there for almost 25 years now. Mostly the same staff. Even when I'm not able to visit for an extended period of time the ladies still remember my order when I come in. Slinger scrambled with cheese and onions, douse it with hot sauce. Excellent small diner atmosphere. This place is a must stop if you're in downtown St. Louis. read more

In preparation for the trip, I searched must-have foods in STL and the Slinger was top of the list. Having the Eat Rite Diner close recently didn't help that planning but found Chili Mac's as a worthy substitute. I wrote a friend and said it's a traditional hole in the wall divey type diner with big loving women talking in English-Other with rounded off words slammed together into sentences. They have their own language in here and don't write down any order - just slinging out words to the lady at the flat top. I ordered the slinger and a diet - and wasn't disappointed. The chili was a darker more peppery taste - reminded me of Skyline Chili on OH (..IO). Slinger comes with two burger patties, eggs, potato slices, chili cheese and onion. So good. Would come back here any time and try breakfast - tried a piece of French toast and liked it. Highly recommended - would say Uber here as I am Not sure about parking in the area. It was in walking distance read more

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Small old school diner downtown with a mix of locals, tourists, and construction workers the morning I was there. It's one of those places that's a ballet dance of the few employees working in a tight space and they've got it down to a science. Orders not written down but shouted to the grill that fixes them tout de suit. I got eggs in the sauce which meant covered in chili (when in Rome‍) and it came out hot fast and quite tasty. Would definitely go back . read more

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Stopped while in town for Frozen Four-Amazing little restaurant! Food was excellent, service was great and very inexpensive! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Just wish we would have found sooner, we would have eaten there every day! read more