my go to place for great food, nice portions (there's always leftovers),wonderful staff and pricing that won't break the bank. Wish they had evening hours like before but this way it's more of a treat to be able to go. read more

#stlouispescatarianapproved because yes, they have a lobster omelet at a place that also proudly serves hash browns that have seen things and have experience. This spot started on Main Street, that burned. Moved over on 67, that location fell in! And, now, they tried to get close to Main Street again. It has stories. I'll say that. This is not your cute brunch moment. This is coffee refilled before you blink, waitress calls you honey, and the menu hasn't changed since 2004. Maybe a special or two. Massive portions and all the classic breakfast hits. She loves butter, salt and high cholesterol! And I love her right back! read more

Main street cafe - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

Today I got a very awesome surprise by trying the Main Street Cafe' in Crystal City, MO. Just a short drive from the city of St. Louis, this hidden gem is a must try! We were seated by a young man, in training named Aiden and he was pleasant and cheerful, gave us our menus and ordered our drinks. Awesome. Proudly serving Pepsi products, I must say that the post-mix is perfect (not too sweet and the right amount of carbonation - awesome.). Soon we were visited by our server, Destiny, who was very nice and upbeat. Awesome. I ordered the Gyro Burger ( monstrous burger with lettuce tomato, and onions topped with what the menu only called "Gyro Meat" (please say yee-roh). Well, let me confirm that it is indeed absolutely authentic schwarma! Some of the best I have ever had! With tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. AWESOME. A huge bowl of amazing fries on the side, and I spent 20 minutes in heaven. Many thanks to the afore mentioned front of the house ( special shout out to Gage as trainer/bussman) and somebody kiss the cook because I am taken! I HIGHLY recommend Main Street Cafe' and by the power vested in me by the St. Louis Elite Squad, I hereby award SIX STARS ****** read more

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I thought it was a very nice diner. The menu was amazing lots of choices. Friendly staff and the food was amazing.

I was glad to see the service was still top notch despite dealing with the recent relocation. I had a massive 4-egg Farmer's omelette and my wife's Monte Christo was cooked to cheesy perfection. The new location is a bit spartan as they adjust, but they are very efficient in keeping things moving. read more

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It's clean, the staff are great and the food is delicious and fresh! I love the fact that I can get lunch for breakfast! I highly recommend! It is reasonably priced as well! read more

There need to keep smiles on their faces and treat the guests like they're special and deserve excellent service checking there drinks frequently and making sure there items and food is right and hot and leave there problems at home or at the door guests are there to have fun eat and be happy that's what thy pay for thy need a overhaul in service but the food preparation is to die for and grate prices and portions read more

This diner is an amazing hidden gem in Crystal city and for the area in general. The food has a down home feel and the prices are incredibly modest. Servers are great and you get your food quick. Only drawback are the hours as they're primarily closed on weekends. Being here brings back so many fond memories of diners and mom & pop breakfast spots. A definite spot to eat at if nearby! read more

Great affordable breakfast with ample portions! Great service too! Hash browns are always perfectly cooked, a bit crispy (a must) and just a bit greasy (who wants dry hash browns), eggs were cooked as ordered medium. Service always good, great breakfast! read more

Amazing place to go and eat very friendly people been there many many times delicious food big portions. I always take half of it home. I go there about every two weeks. read more

The food there is always outstanding! Plus there is a good selection of craft beer. The service staff are very attentive. The prices are reasonable. And the decor is pleasant inside and out. I always look forward to eating there. read more

Have a bunch of different options and hasn't been bad so far. The wait staff has been very nice. I recommend the farmers omelet for breakfast and a pancake!! read more

This was the 2ND best restaurant I've ever eaten at. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries. I had a few fries and they were the perfect heat at the start. The waitresses were super nice. And right when that burger entered my mouth I knew it was gonna be a good time. read more

Main street cafe - Bacon cheeseburger with fries - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

Food always comes out fairly quick & is always hot. Service is always great & it's located perfectly in the middle of Festus/Crystal

Everything is always great wish they was still opened in the evening Everything is always priced well and you always get enough food

We love Main Street Cafe. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable. The food is delicious and the menu varied. Their menu has a variety of options from comfort foods like meatloaf, fried chicken, and pony shoe to healthier options like their very generously proportioned chef salad. We love the breakfast menu, which is served all day. We also enjoy their salad options. These aren't necessarily healthy options due to the generous bacon and cheese toppings but tasty nonetheless. read more

Main street cafe - This is the bacon that goes on the BLT salad. I asked for it on the side.... WOW! - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

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The cafe offers a diverse menu with tasty food, ample seating, and attentive staff. Each entree comes with three sides, and the prices are unbeatable. I'll definitely return. read more

Great food. Great staff. Great prices. No surprises! Very busy, but we never felt like we were waiting.

Had 2 eggs over easy, 4 pieces bacon, plenty of hash browns, (covered half the plate) with toast. biscuits and gravy and coffee with extra refill. Plenty of food portion wise. Great and friendly waitress kept coffee full!! Excellent atmosphere down home country style setting. Five star all areas, will definitely come back again. read more

The food was delicious & with the senior discount meal, very fairly priced. They have big portions. The staff was very friendly and quick to serve. The decor is diner like, so don't expect fancy. All in all it was a very pleasant experience and I will be returning to & referring this diner to friends. read more

The food itself wasn't bad at all. It's your usual breakfast place that offers things like pancakes, eggs, potatoes, toast, etc. I ordered an omelet that is stuffed with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese. It also came with a side of potatoes which I thought were bland, so I added a decent amount of salt and pepper. The decorations and inside kind of set me off since it's so dark and all open space. It kind of looks like it used to be an old cafeteria or dining hall. The dark brick was accented with a darker gray wall paint and minimal wall decorations, so it just seemed a little depressing. Like I said, the food wasn't bad, so if you're looking for a place to stop without breaking the bank, it's a decent way to cure your hunger. read more

Main street cafe - Omelet with potatoes and Toast - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

Service was good but don't get the gyro burger I'm pretty sure it's made with goat shit and ass farts.

I'm very disappointed here today. There was a family with a special needs child that had a can of soda. They said she will only drink from a can. They proceeded to tell them she couldn't have the can in there. The simple solution would of been to just charge them for a soda instead the family left. Very poor service and not the way to treat your customers. I hope they never have to deal with special needs in their family. read more

Pancakes were good, & so was our waitress. I wasn't that impressed with sausage & scrambled eggs. I tasted my hubster's ham omelette & I didn't care for it; it was mushy & kind of tasteless but he said it was alright. Atmosphere could be improved by vacuuming the floor & tidying up but it sure was busy, just not my cup of tea. Glad we tried it though. read more

Great Diner! Friendly staff. Service is great even when the place is hopping! The Double Up breakfast is a definite favorite! read more

If you're looking for ambiance you won't find it here but if you're looking for great food at a reasonable price with an awesome wait staff then this is the place for you. Breakfast is all I've eaten here but it's been spot on both times I've tried it. I'm not from here but if I ever come through this way again I'll be sure to try it again. I ate my food before I remembered to take a pic. :) read more

They're the BEST! The food is great and the portions are amazing! The only thing better than the food is the staff! My coffee cup is never empty! read more

Nice little place for lunch . Used to go here all the time, but does get a little crowded and busy, so we stopped going as much. Still a great place...its just not a cozy, quiet place for lunch. read more

Enjoyable food, provides selections for each meal of the day, it could use some touches but a great experience there. The interior is a little drab, old if you will, but it's not a big deal. Friendly staff, overall a great place to come for a family gathering or to go with your friends. read more

You don't come to the Main Street cafe for the ambiance or decorations; you come for the food. Could it be more polished? Sure. But who cares? The staff are constantly moving, turning over tables and getting people what they need. I've never seen the bottom of a cup of coffee there. I honestly have only ever ordered breakfast here because their home fries and corned beef hash are too good to try anything else. It's one of the few places at which I will wait more than 15 minutes for a table, though you rarely have to wait that long because the staff hustle and keep things moving. read more

What a bunch of hard working kids doing an amazing job. Portion size is huge and super flavorful.

Large breakfast portion, great price compared to others. Stopped by on a Sunday around 9am. They were not very busy due to icy weather conditions, but they were open. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return, next time in the area. read more

Main street cafe - Farmers omelet and farm fries. - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

I love this place. Since Steak N Shake doesn't make a patty melts any longer this place has the best patty melt in town. They do have weird hours and close early but they have awesome food. This is my child's favorite place to eat bc they make Mickey Mouse pancakes. read more

This place is great, I've I lt been there once and service was great, food was great. I ordered their Mac n cheese and it wax AMAZING!! Very reasonably priced as well. Great atmosphere and kid friendly. Staff was very nice as well. Would highly reccomend to anyone. read more

Nice diner/cafe style place with a small town family feel exept they allow smoking in the first half of the restaurant. For $5.19 I recieved a nice size 3 egg omlette with the diced ingredients mixed in versus being folded into the middle. The amount of fried potatos was massive and they included 2 pieces of toast. The $1.69 coffee was constantly filled by the friendly waitress. With one visit and my friends big stamp of approval I can am already saying I am a fan of this small town family value cafe. read more

moved to the area recently and was looking for a good breakfast place to call a regular place, and Main Street is right down the street from us so we gave it a chance. I have since made it a favorite place to eat hands down. The service rocks, and even on times we have had to wait, which is usually the weekends. our wait was short and the service was still awesome.. I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner selections and I feel the same about all meals, I was fully satisfied on taste, quality, portion, and price, all 4 get a great review! you get home style meals at a moderate price, and the portions you may find yourself saying are too big, but the folks around here eat them, including me. be forewarned, the pancakes are huge, they literally fill a dinner plate, and you will find that you can purchase one pancake at a time, I suggest that first before even ordering a short stack.. do yourself a favor and check out Main Street Cafe, they have been in business for a while and know what they are doing, this isn't fine dining, this is home style country cooking at its best... read more

Main street cafe - dining room - Cafes Near Me - Crystal City, Missouri

I've been here several times with family and co-workers. Always good food, large portions, good friendly service, and reasonable prices. I will return for more and recommend you do the same. Update: Yummy fried chicken!!! read more

Unfortunately I wasn't impressed when I went here for the first time and don't think I'll be back. When we got seated it took forever for them to come take our order then it was coming up on closing time by the time we got our food and one of the bus boys started vacuuming the floor and actually was vacuuming under tables that people were still eating out. He even pulled a chair out next to me at our table and started vacuuming. Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately had a terrible experience. read more

I saw a few Redbull's on the counter tops when I walked in so I asked to have a redbull. They said they didn't have any. I went to the car and got a redbull. They immediately came over and said no outside drinks. I asked about the redbull they said it was the staff. "So the staff can have redbull and I can't?" That's right. They are rude. The food came out very greasy and over cooked. read more

Been here several times after Sacred Heart church. You can have Breakfast, lunch anytime. Very fast to get you in and out. Love everything they have to eat. Never had a bad sandwich yet. read more