After hiking a section of the Meramec Greenway, I decided to stop at Young's Restaurant and Ice…read moreCreamery in Valley Park. The first thing I noticed when I walked through the door was the pie case. It was "seat yourself," so I decided to sit at the counter. I was acknowledged and waited on right away. They have menus, but I didn't really need one because of the lighted display boards on the wall above the counter. Originally, I was going to order ice cream but decided on a slice of coconut cream pie and a cup of coffee. Not many people were ordering coffee, so I got a fresh pot. The pie crust was flaky while the filling was rich and creamy. My only regret is that I didn't have enough room to order a slice of peach crumb pie, too. Young's features the piecrete which is a slice of pie blended with soft-serve ice cream. Some of the pie is reserved for the topping. (I will definitely have to try one of those!) Also, on my "to-try" list is the chicken basket. The chicken is given a saltwater rinse (brining), before being breaded and cooked in a pressure fryer. While chicken is what they are famous for, I would say it's their friendly, top-notch service that accounts for their repeat business and longevity. Not many restaurants have been in business for over 70 years! If your travels take you to Valley Park, this place is a must stop. Be sure to check out the photos and memorabilia. Special thanks to the owner, Grant, for giving me additional history and information about Young's. I look forward to going there again.

This is a gem of VP! Across the street from Valley Park High school you find Young's Restaurant,…read moreknown for their ice cream and fried chicken- yum. I've been here many times over the years and the food is always delicious. For the age of the building, the restaurant stays super clean. You first walk in to a pie case, full dining room to seat yourself and a diner bar to order and sit at. Since the last time I've been here they've updated their menu boards to digital, cool! I ordered a smash burger with cheese and hush puppies. I love their basic hush puppies! He ordered a double smash cheeseburger and the new jalapeño mac n cheese bites with ranch. They asked if we wanted to keep a tab open, yes! We'll be back for ice cream. The burger was savory and simple. The hush puppies were crisp, flavorful, but a consistent breading inside. Jalapeño mac n cheese bites were served with ranch had a stronger jalapeño flavor but was rich, creaming, crunchy, and delicious. All food was brought to your table with smiles. For dessert he got the coconut cream pie. I didn't see him stop to breathe. My favorite ice cream topping is their cherry chip dip put in the concretes. Unfortunately, they were out! I went simple and got a small cup of soft serve classic vanilla. So. Good. This family owned business is a great lunch or dinner stop for treats or to pass time with friends.

Freddy's is dishing out some legit smash burgers. The patties are thin and have crispy edges. I…read morerecommend the California style double with cheese. I also like their thin shoestring fries. Add some nacho cheese for extra decadence! Dining in, I found the service to be friendly and prompt. I had my food in about 5 minutes. Bright interior with a simple design. All of them look the same, so nothing surprising.

I won't be returning…read more I ordered a steakburger with onions, ketchup, and mayo ONLY. At the drive-thru window, I noticed the order included cheese. When I pointed it out, the employee told me that they automatically put cheese on every steakburger unless you specifically ask for "no cheese." That makes no sense to me--if a customer says "ONLY" followed by the toppings they want, that should mean only those toppings. Instead of simply correcting the mistake, the employee argued with me about the policy and told me I'd have to buy another burger if I wanted it made the way I ordered it. I asked to speak with the manager. After disappearing for a moment, she returned and said they would remake it, but made a point of saying they were still charging me the same price--as if they were doing me a favor by making the order correctly. I paid over $33 for three burgers and two mini shakes. When I got home, the burgers were among the saltiest I've ever eaten. Between the confusing "cheese unless you say no cheese" policy, the poor customer service, and the disappointing food quality, I have no reason to come back.

Stop in for a quick bite to eat. My wife had the roast beef sandwich with mash potatoes. She was…read moresurprised how tender the beef was and the Ajou sauce was very flavorful. I had the pork loin sandwich which I had never had before, but it was awesome. I also had a side of onion rings, which were very crispy. It was very good for the price.

I like Culver's even more now since they have a rewards program. This is not my typical location…read morebut I was in the area and had a taste for custard. Service was quick and the staff was so nice and polite. She even has a brief conversation which I thought was so nice. I love their holiday decor and the blue and white lights are so cute.

Shake Shack is a burger restaurant the offers casual dining. They have chicken and shakes…read more The customer service is pretty much nonexistent. You go to a Kiosk to place an order. You grab a number and enter that number in the kiosk. They bring the food to the table without saying anything. They guy didn't asked if we needed anything else. The food is good, but in my opinion is is overpriced. It has small portions. I got the chicken sandwich and spice cheese fries. Both were good. My coworkers got smashed burgers. They have patio seating. They also have plenty of parking.

Paris was absolutely amazing. I screwed up my order and she personally went to go make it and fix…read moreit with a wonderful professional attitude. Haven't seen this type of customer service in a long time Ty Paris

Decent experience last night ordering in the app and picking up in the drive through. Food was hot…read moreand fresh, chips and tostada shells didn't have the rancid flavor they sometimes do, happily. Can highly recommend the nacho supreme dip with chips. All the flavor of the best nachos they serve but without the chips getting soggy or not having any toppings on the bottom ones. The dip format is brilliant. Only challenge was that instead of Fire sauce we were given about 20 Diablo packets. Didn't want to completely blow out our palettes, so those went in the trash can't speak to the interior, but the drive thru is clear of garbage. A little effort with the landscaping wouldn't go amiss, though. Other than the sauce mix up, service was fast and friendly.

Consistently awful. Orders are often wrong, cooked and prepped terribly, or my new favorite...not…read moreeven offered anymore! Items on the menu listed as "new" are already out of the "limited time" window (with no dates listed for good measure, because why would they be! Who cares! Not Taco Bell) despite still being listed ON THE MENU. I'd recommend skipping this place if you want actual edible food and service without a smart ass scowl. Abysmal. They don't even deserve the one star.

This is a good location - right off the interstate! The parking lot is a little goofy, but that's…read morenot Hardee's fault... This restaurant is clean, staff is friendly and stayed busy keeping everything clean while I was there. My tea, low carb grilled chicken club and fries were delish - same as usual at all Hardee's They even had great music playing in the background! I'll stop in anytime I'm hungry & in the area for sure!

NOT Friendly to DoorDashers…read more Not sure this guy working at this moment was having a bad day or what, but he was EXTREMELY rude. I have picked up orders from this exact location, and because straws, (yep, soda straws), were missing, and I got a "#2" rating because of it in the past. I then proceeded to ask him to double up that four little soda carton, the flimsy carton. And he just gave me one and acted like I was causing him trouble. There was no one else in the restaurant. The reason why I ask for an additional carton to carry my beverages to deliver to a customer after I pick up from this restaurant is to make sure that the soda does not spill or drinks pardon me, all over my floorboard which is caused mold in my brand new car. I'm sure he's really nice guy, but he was extremely rude, everyone is entitled to a bad day, but do not take it out on people on the other side of the counter.

I love this place! I…read moretry to come here at least a couple times a month. Never had a bad experience whether that be with the food, staff or cleanliness of the store. This place has my 5-star vote.

Snarf's is perfection. Best sandwiches ever. Quick and friendly service, and I have never been…read moredisappointed.

The absolute best tacos...no kidding. Try the steak tacos…read more Very friendly and fairly fast for made to order. It was a Jack in the box. Menu is huge.

This drive through Mexican food shocked me. The concept seemed too good to be true, but the birria…read moretacos were fantastic! Queso is delicious and the meal is a good value. I'd def go back and try more things. I went through the drive through and it was pretty fast service!