If you're anywhere near Westport and you don't stop at Shorty's Diner, you're doing yourself a…read moredisservice. This place absolutely nails what a diner should be--unpretentious, welcoming, and serving food that hits you right in the soul. From the second you walk in, you get that classic, nostalgic vibe, but with a level of care and execution that's honestly hard to find these days. The food? Outstanding. Everything we ordered was dialed in--perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and clearly made with intention. You can tell there's real culinary thought behind even the "simple" dishes. It's comfort food, but elevated just enough to make you pause mid-bite and go, "Alright... that's legit." Service was just as strong--friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to have you there. No attitude, no rush, just good people taking care of you the way it should be. And the atmosphere ties it all together. It's got that buzz--families, regulars, folks grabbing coffee, laughter bouncing off the walls. Feels like a place that's been part of the community forever, even if it hasn't. Bottom line: Shorty's isn't just a diner--it's the diner. The kind of spot you wish you had back home and will absolutely come back to whenever you're in the area. Easy 5 stars.

We ended up being in the Westport area on a Saturday morning and decided to check this place out…read morefor breakfast. I'd say it's like something out of the 50s or 60s. The decor and music make you feel like you could have been on the set of a show like Happy Days. The staff does not wear poodle skirts, etc, though! Our server was Deon and she was great! She kept things moving and she had a great personality. We had trouble deciding what to order because a lot of the menu items sounded really good. But we eventually decided and placed our order. Our food was really good for the most part. I had to choose a side and I chose cheesy grits. The grits were not good at all. They were truly awful. First of all, there was nothing cheesy about them. No cheese. And they were thin and runny and had no flavor, but also managed to taste horrible at the same time. And they were lumpy. I have never seen or tasted any grits like these and I hope to never again. My husband drinks black coffee. He took one sip and made a face. I know that face! The coffee wasn't good. He said it was VERY weak. We both thought diners were typically known for good coffee - but apparently not all of them! I went to the restroom before we left. It was clean enough. I washed my hands and went to dry them but there was nothing to dry them with. An employee was in there putting on makeup. She asked if there were paper towels and I said no. She said she would get some "in a little bit". So I left with wet hands. The gal had been working so I don't know if she was on a break or what, but she was not helpful! My husband said the men's restroom was absolutely filthy and that there was toilet paper all over the floor. Deon and (mostly) good food were the best part of our time there. We won't be going

We walked in and it took a minute to be greeted, which is fine. I understand places get busy. We…read morewere eventually told to have a seat wherever we liked. After sitting down, I noticed paper menus sitting on the counter, so I walked over to grab them. The lady at the register, who later claimed to be the manager after I asked to speak to one, said, "I will bring them to you." Also fine. I simply went back to our booth and waited. When she came over, instead of saying hello or introducing herself, her first words were, "You need to practice a little patience." That immediately put my service radar on high alert. There was no attitude from us, no complaints, we had simply walked over to grab menus. The comment was unnecessary and unprofessional. She then asked what we wanted to drink. I calmly asked, "Can you wipe the table down?" Her response: "It is." I replied, "It is not there are spots on the table." She then pointed at the table and said, "These are imperfections." I know the difference between imperfections in a surface and spots that can be wiped clean. The table clearly had residue on it. Rather than simply wiping it down, she chose to argue. At that point, I told my husband, "Let's just leave." The entire interaction felt dismissive, defensive, and rude. When I asked to speak to a manager, she claimed she was the manager. I let her know directly that her tone and behavior were inappropriate, and we left. Customer service is about making guests feel welcome. This felt the exact opposite. I should have trusted the 3.7-star rating, but I gave the benefit of the doubt. That was a mistake. Do not waste your time or money here.

They are right down the street! Overlooked, comfortable , cozy diner ! I just discovered their…read moreSkillets!! I've been going for years usually getting the same breakfasts! Great food ! It's not a chain, so you may have to wait a minute , but it's worth it!!

As much as I want to love and support this local place, the owner is completely oblivious and has…read moreno self-awareness. I honestly have no idea how they've stayed open so long. Possibly for some on a budget to dine out because they are inexpensive compared to other breakfast places around, but the quality matches the price. The service is basically nonexistent. We walked in on a Monday morning around 11:30 and there were three tables occupied. The owner was the only one working, I'm guessing because of how he treats his staff after reading other negative reviews that all sound strikingly familiar. My friend got one egg over medium, bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit and gravy. It looked disgusting. The egg was overcooked, but she seemed to be happy with it otherwise, so I won't make any other comments on her food. I on the other hand had already had breakfast earlier in the day so I decided to take a chance on a salad. Terrible idea. I ordered the grilled chicken salad, which is supposed to come with lettuce, tomato onion, cheese, green bell peppers, and dressing. I asked for honey mustard on the side. My salad did not come out until 10 minutes after my friend's hot meal came out. When it did, it only contained lettuce, tomato, cheese, and he gave me Italian dressing on the side. I immediately tried to stop him and ask him for honey mustard instead, but he dropped it and bounced without asking if we needed anything else. He proceeded to go up to the front counter, check out all three tables consecutively, make conversation with each as they were paying, completely ignoring my friend who was waving her hand and yelling to him. He kept saying oh I'll be right over! After a good 10 minutes, he came back over and handed me a ramekin of 1000 Island and told me, "Here try this one, I think it's honey mustard." Like seriously? Where the heck did that even come from? He didn't go to the kitchen on his way to the table! I took one look and could clearly tell it was 1000 island. I asked him if I could please just have honey mustard as I had originally asked for, and a side of tomatoes and green peppers with my lettuce, chicken, and cheese. This man tried to take my plate back to the kitchen to add those things instead of just bringing me a side dish. Make it make sense. At this point there are fruit flies buzzing all around our table because we're the only table now. My sad salad has been sitting there for 10 minutes and now you want to take my plate back? Anyway, my friend likes the place so I shut up and ate my unappetizing salad. This place is such a disappointment. I hadn't been in a while so, I had high hopes that it might have improved since I was last there. Honestly, I'm pretty sure it's declined. I wouldn't recommend it.

I got breakfast for lunch and I order scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and wheat toast with breakfast…read morepotatoes. The quantity of the eggs was a little under normal and they were cooked a little too long. The bacon slices were big but nowhere crispy. The breakfast potatoes were a big clump which caused uneven browning. Perfect wheat toast and orange juice. Jonathan was my server and he was awesome. The vibe is small town diner.

Pescatarian Verdict: No Pescatarian Options; Many…read moreVegetarian Options I consider myself a St. Louis Foodie Expert. I know of a LOT of restaurants. And yet St. Louis continues to humble me by producing little gems I somehow haven't heard of. Like this one... Bar Roma. I don't even know if this place is new, but apparently it has been quietly doing its thing in Affton while the rest of us were busy taking pictures of restaurants with 47,000 Instagram followers. This spot has zero social media. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette, but let's talk about the real deal hashbrowns. These are the hashbrowns I want when I order hashbrowns. Shredded. Fluffy. Crispy. Not swimming in grease. This spot managed to make them crispy without being oily, which should not be as difficult as restaurants make it. So glad I stumbled upon you Bar Roma.

Service was quick and food was delicious! Got the Affton Special Omelet with Gyros meat and it was…read morethe best omelet I've ever had. Cant wait to go back!

Erica was my server and she was welcoming , attentive and professional ! I also talked at length…read morewith the owner who was accommodating , friendly and approachable ! I will be back! May The Most High Deity Bless You!

From the moment I walked in, it was amazing. The staff and owner is super friendly. The food was…read moreamazing. The atmosphere was was upbeat and friendly. Definitely do not sleep on this.

Best gooey cake in the world! They also have outstanding brownies, and cookies, and probably the…read moresecond best raspberry turnovers (after my own of course...haha). They do have a regular menu with sandwiches and soups but I honestly have never given that much a look. It's usually grab the gooey and get the fork. And don't share. You don't love anyone enough for that. It's so great to see a real local bakery still operating and doing it so well! Love these guys!! (Oh and the staff is super friendly, and the place is almost always pretty busy! So you know it's top notch!)

We had another fantastic lunch at Russell's. We were a little late on Saturday, arriving a half…read morehour before their 3pm closing time. The espresso machine was broken, so I enjoyed an iced coffee. The chipotle chicken club was satisfying and tasty with thick bacon, avocado, and a chipotle mayo sauce. She got a gooey butter cake for the table, which was fantastic! There was a firm crust on the bottom with a delicious gooey center and scattered blackberries. It was a beautiful afternoon to enjoy all of this on the patio. We look forward to the next visit!

My wife and I had lunch yesterday it was awesome! The Sonoma Turkey Club was the best I've ever…read morehad! The new Chef and his wife are great!! Great food , Great service!!

Nothing like a little taste of New Orleans in beautiful St Albans, Missouri. The fresh French Press…read morecoffee and beignets were delicious

This small quiet spot has been here for ages. Woman owned I believe. Old time breakfast n lunch…read morefood. A few spots to sit inside but not meant for crowds. Good for Sunday snack after hitting the bars the night before.

I've been wanting to try this diner for awhile and am glad that I made it!…read more You park in the back in the building and the entrance door is back there as well. This diner has limited seating with a full counter area and a couple 2 top tables. Sitting at the counter there are menus and condiments available between seats. They have a nice menu serving breakfast and lunch. I went specifically for something with gravy and that was a good choice. I ordered the Sandy Stack with a biscuit topped with hashbrowns, sausage and scrambled eggs then covered in gravy. The gravy was sooooo goood!!!! This breakfast was delicious. Most people there seemed to know each other, definitely a locals hangout. That didn't bother me, I didn't feel out of place. But I wouldn't say I felt "welcome" either... A greeting or smile could take the experience to the next level. Either way, I may be back again anyway - the food is delicious!