Food was absolutely amazing just disappointed they didn't have the bottomless mimosas which were bomb!!! Definitely recommend this place !! read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Omelets and the french toast - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Let's get into it! I came here with a few coworkers on a business trip. This place came highly recommended by the locals. I enjoyed the vibe right upon arrival. I knew it was going to be a great place after reading the sign on the outside of the building that said "skinny people are easy to kidnap. Be safe eat bacon". Plus any place that I can write on the wall is a great bonus, lol! Cool experience. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and they made sure the refills kept coming. As for the food. They make sure the food COVERS the plate and fills you up. I couldn't even finish mine. read more

What a great place for breakfast. Options are sooo many, just about anything you can think of going into a well done pancake. Eggs any way, and great service. Wish i could go every weekend, but not sure my waist line would hold. read more

Went to The Shack for lunch on Monday. There were four of us. We work nearby and called the order in ahead to save time. They really get slammed at The Shack. But Monday of this holiday week was different: no lines, empty tables, relatively quiet. We saw the hostess and she said we could pick up our order at the bar. The hostess didn't say anything about seating us. When one member of my party asked, the hostess said we had to sit at the bar. No smile, no light apology. So we went to the bar to pay, grab our food, and hope for a more reasonable answer. Nope. Ellie, who was at the bar, told us we had to sit at the bar, which was fairly crowded. No smile, very little eye contact. One of the other members of my party said that when spoken to, Ellie didn't reply. So we sat at the bar, despite their being two empty booths right behind us, and no one waiting for seats. I contemplated the order... I can see where the person on the other end of the line might assume that it was "to go," but we did not say that. I order at Panera, my food is prepared "to go." But Panera is okay with their customers sharing meals at their tables. The food was good. I had a vegetarian iteration of "I don't usually order hash browns, but when I do..." It was loaded with pico, queso blanco, and something else. She brought us waters (not sure if those were ready with our "to go" order or if they were made for us when we sat. Ellie wasn't very "present" as a server. It became a rather frowny lunch. We finished our food quickly enough and got out of there, pretty disappointed. This doesn't make sense. I can see where the person on the other end of the line might assume that it was "to go," but we did not say that. When I order at Panera my food is prepared "to go." But Panera is okay with my sitting at their tables. I know The Shack isn't Panera, but they might want to consider adopting more welcome policies. If that's your policy, Shack, consider amending it. You are better than this. Please reply to my review. read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Banana, peanut butter and oatmeal shake - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Just needed a quick breakfast and they didn't disappoint. Yummy breakfast sandwich on a giant croissant read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Please Dad, Don't Buy That Affliction T-Shirt - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

I had a great breakfast. Exactly what I was looking for. The cooks really understood crispy hash browns. Looking forward to my next visit. My server was extremely pleasant read more

The food was great but a little greasy. However the service and ambiance was great! Love the menu and food selections. Will come back!

First time here . It was busy but we used waitlist and only had a15 min wait once we arrived Service was excellent friendly and fast . I loved the variety and the cute names of dishes I got the chicken and waffles . Would not get it again Chicken was flavorless and i think it was like a frozen chicken cutlet Waffle was soggy . More like a pancake Hash browns no flavor Eggs were done perfectly though and coffee was good I would go again and just try something different read more

Always terrific. Service is excellent for a breakfast restaurant. Extensive menu. Other than country ham there is nothing missing from this breakfast menu. I'll return often. To this Frontenac location. read more

Preface: this review is based on a visit on Father's Day....For brunch....At 11 am on Sunday. Amazing! Amazing staff, from the hostess to the bartender to the waitress. The place was PACKED and it didn't seem to phase the staff. They rolled with it and smoothly at that. As you may notice by the pictures, the decor seems to be a living aspect as patrons may continuously draw and autograph the walls, tables, and other flat surfaces. I walked in and when it was my turn, spoke with the hostess about seating - the usual procedure. Me and my friends took the table buzzer to the bar for some drinks. Every seat at the bar was full, but the bartender still saw us quickly and served us with a smile. Our wait was short considering google said the average is about an hour at that time on sundays. We hadn't even finished our drinks when the table buzzer lit up. After being seated, we were giving waters, menus, and silverware immediately. The waitress asked if we wanted to freshen our adult beverages and gave us the run down on specials. She waited the appropriate amount of time before returning to take our orders and with fresh beverages in hand. Our food came out just as quickly it seemed. Maybe it's that we were drinking and having a good time, but for such a busy restaurant on such a busy day, they certainly didn't seem to be slowed down. The food was AWESOME. I had ordered a focaccia with avocado spread, egg whites,and greens. I did add a little pepper but that's a personal taste. My friends all had ordered from the menu and loved their meals also. I was the only one to get a special. From walking in the front door to paying the tab,perfect brunch all around. A return trip is already planned! read more

The Shack is a very unique breakfast and lunch restaurant. The menu is very creative, but you can also order as basic as you'd like. The wait staff is usually very good. The place is always busy so you'll almost always have to wait at popular times. I'm a big fan of their sweet potato tots. A lot of their food combinations are too much for my taste so I usually do one of the create your own things. The portions are pretty big. They encourage you to write on the walls so sign your name and look for it when you come back. I attended a private evening function here several years ago and found it less than ideal only because of the way that the bar and dining areas are chopped up. It was difficult to socialize. Overall I like the place. It's extremely popular. If you can't find something to eat here, it's on you, not The Shack. read more

Like all Shacks, this one is top notch. Their food is out of this world. I always get the 'Make a grown man cry.' It is a stuffed burrito with scrambled eggs and bacon, on a bed of hash browns, topped with queso. This was one of the first restaurants I went to once things started opening again after quarantine. They were doing a great job keeping tables separated, masks were required to and from seats, servers were in masks, and tables were being extra sanitized when patrons left. There was an automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill for the waiters and staff to split. I will be back. read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Make a Grown Man Cry - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Ms T and I stopped in for lunch since we were in Creve Coeur and this was on our way. I have had lunch at The Shack in Frontenac a couple of times, but this was her first visit. She ordered the "I Had A Salad for Lunch" and I ordered the Turkey Focaccia and a side of slaw. She really enjoyed her salad and brought half of it home. It was loaded up with a lot of good things and was very attractive. I also enjoyed half of my Turkey Focaccia and took half home. My minor complaints were that I did not realize that the turkey was almost all on the half of the sandwich I ate. The half I took home had almost none on it. They kind of put a wad of turkey on and did not spread it out. The slaw was very boring, being something they give no thought to but feel they need to have on the menu. Both items were worth ordering and I really had a hard time deciding on a sandwich. They have a lot of good sounding things. They also are known for breakfast which we rarely do, but the menu for breakfast is extensive. I would bring guests here for breakfast, for sure. Too bad they don't offer much of a beer selection for lunch but they are not trying to be a taproom. Strong three stars. read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - "I Had A Salad for Lunch" - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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One of my favorites places for breakfast. I will make time to come to this place. Great variety of food.

I've eaten here multiple times and it's always been great food. When you walk in, you're invited to sign your name or do any kind of graffiti on the walls. I haven't signed but many people have memorialized themselves on the walls. The place is always busy for brunch so make sure to add your name on the waitlist online or through yelp. The staff has always been pleasant. There is a lot of seating and I like the simple decor of the restaurant. I've had the French Toast, the 'Everything's better in Denver' omelette, the 'Me Now Hate Me Later' burrito, but my favorite are the skillets especially the 'Junk in the Trunk'. I have 2 more skillets I haven't tried yet soI have to come back :) read more

Gotta dig The Shack... food is good and the place is fun-- from the pop-culture references in the menu to the graffiti on the fixtures... only thing negative I can say is that they are not open for dinner. Oh, and the bill can get up there when feeding the whole fam. read more

Gave me a pancake that was pure black once I asked for a remake he proceeded to scream at me and say my money wasn't welcomed here so I then said we'll give me a refund he said I can leave before he calls the police I never once raised my voice I politely asked for something and instead was given racial slurs and bad service if your a African American person please avoid I was not helped the entire first 10 minutes because they are racist read more

Brian G. provided great service. Food was amazing! It's the best place to come after a long shift!

I think the Shack now dominates the STL brunch scene. I usually come here on Saturday or Sundays, prime busy time. They give you a pager, and you get to wait in their little seating area. Vibe: Be prepared, lots of kids here. Probably because they give out crowns. Looks like a big wooden shack and people can write on the walls. I didn't, because I didn't have a pen. And I saw someone already wrote my name on the wall, so I felt represented. It is clean, casual, and cozy. Pros: - Food is excellent. Last time I got a personalized omelette with short ribs, and I side of hashbrowns. Hash browns were ok, but omelette was excellent with the short ribs. I had never thought of that. They do not skimp on portion size. - Cute/sassy menu. Mimosas strong, just how I like them. I made a tactical error. The chicken and waffles is wayyyy better than the omelette. Just order this and skip the rest of the menu. Get the biscuit as a side. Cons: - It is loud! I know I go at busy times, but it is always very very loud. Also, because so many people are frequently waiting, if they seat you at the front, people waiting are like standing right next to your table. - Service is hit or miss. Big parking lot outside, you won't struggle here. Of course, I will return! read more

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After a rough night, my friend and I set out to find the "best brunch in St. Louis" and Shack didn't disappoint. The menu itself is a pun-laden work of art. The restaurant is a lot of fun and the staff were wonderful. Huevos rancheros is my go-to favorite breakfast and these folks did it flawlessly. We did mimosas/Irish coffee type drink (I forget what my coffee drink was called, but damn was it good.) If I lived around here this would be a regular brunch for me. read more

It was hard to choose one menu item because there were so many delicious options. I chose the breakfast tacos. They came with two eggs on top with sriracha sauce on top. The perfect level of spice. Overall the tacos were delicious. The hash browns that were served with them were satisfactory. The service was effective and attentive. No complaints at all. The atmosphere as relaxed and not over bearing. It was easy to carry on a conversation. read more

Met a friend for breakfast. Was able to get a seat at bar. Bartender was great. Took our order quickly. Food was served fairly quickly. Food was delicious and Good Morning dtink was delightful. Great atmosphere read more

We had to wait around 1 hour for a party of 5 in a Sunday morning, I'm starting with that because if you're starving it may not be the best choice but, the wait I think was worth it, they also had a full bar so you can get some drinks while you wait (you know, start the party early or keep the drinking from the previous night) ... Got the King of Club, it was really good, have no complains and got a mimosa because well, it was brunch... the mimosa was good too, I mean, it's kinda hard ruin a mimosa but still, worth mentioning... The service was slow, the place was full yes, but even the mimosas and the coffee took a while. It was a good experience, I'd recommend this place but keep I mind the waiting time... read more

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Great staff, great atmosphere. Delicious 'fat boy' food concoctions. Easy online queue system to help combat their long wait times, due to popularity. read more

Parking - Excellent Ambiance-Rustic but excellent Staff- Excellent Service-Excellent & very efficient Food-Excellent Pancakes & eggs, large excellent pancakes (delicious), eggs cooked to perfection Coffee-Excellent Permitted : write your signature or initials on the walls Very popular. You will love this restaurant! read more

Love the Shack! Service is usually quick and lots Of special treats for the kids. Write you an on the wall, floor or other. read more

There isn't a single negative thing I can say about The Shack. It's one joyful and delicious thing after another. I would give them 6 stars if I could. Their brunch menu is everything you need and more! TONS of options, even for all you non-carb eaters out there. And let's not forget the impressive array of breakfast cocktails. Including their variety of bloody marys and cereal killer boozie shakes. I'm getting thirsty just thinking about their drink menu. If you haven't already, try this little piece of brunch heaven. You'll love it! read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Meaty Mary: cucumber vodka, SHACK-seasoned rim, bacon, cheese cube, and beef jerky straw - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Our visit was ok. I might be a jerk or fuddy duddy for saying this, but the place was trying too hard. The walls are covered in graffiti, all the servers are wearing branded shirts with clever sayings, and all the dishes have silly names. Ok fine, but I already knew I wanted the country fried steak and it took me a ridiculously long time to find it on the menu listed with some random name that had nothing to do with the actual dish. The food was fine, but not spectacular. The steak was not gristly and was good quality, but it was so thin, I had to remove a lot of the breading to taste it. The hashbrowns were a great mix of soft and crispy as another reviewer pointed out, but they were swimming in grease to the point I couldn't eat all of them. Our server was again, ok, but nothing spectacular, and we found ourselves waiting for refills and our check. read more

We joined the waitlist from home. "To Skip the line" said the website. When we joined it was a 15-20 minute wait. When we arrived we were told that it would be a 15-20 minute wait. So really we hadn't joined the wait list. Very frustrating and very poor customer service. Honesty is the best policy. However the service and food were didn't really matter because the experience was ruined at check in. read more

This place is fabulous. Awesome decor and cool Vibe. Endless delicious items on the menu even with funky names. I'd go back 100 times more. My server was great as well! read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Their wait list is worthless. You can refresh and refresh online and it will tell you they are not busy and will not let you join the waitlist and when you arrive will tell you 45 minutes. The food is good if you can actually get a table. Other restaurants can seem to figure the waitlist situation out, so I don't know what their problem is. read more

I came in on a recommendation from another travel RN from Denver, this place was a great choice, the atmosphere was unique and eccentric, cool vibe, great friendly service, sat at the bar and enjoyed why the French hate us, basically B&G with over easy eggs and sausage patties, everything was prepared carefully, however the crispy hot hash browns were some of the best I have ever had, great coffee and was even asked if I wanted some more coffee to go? Customer service is not dead at this place. The only tough thing was the menu had too many great option forcing me to return to explore this place. I would think that this place gets packed on the weekends, so the weekday may be the better option. read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - Why The French Hate Us - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

The Shack is our favorite restaurant in STL! There are so many gluten free options! No matter how you like your breakfast (sweet, savory, or both!), there's something for everyone! The service is always amazing and wait times aren't too bad. We love how the decor is similar from each location! A great family place. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, lots of breakfast and lunch choices, ability to reserve a spot on the waitlist online during busy times.

The food and service were top notch, only complaint is not being open for dinner...will be back soon.

Really great ambiance and one of the last palates left who actually specializes in breakfast...and killer breakfast cocktails! The menu is fun yet has the traditional fare half the table wants. The fried breakfast burrito is spectacular...but the John Denver and the Mrs. John Denver omelettes might be better. The coffee is always hot and the refill is there before you notice you need one. The staff is friendly and the prices are fairly reasonable considering the quality of food and the service. A must visit for anyone who wants a great breakfast while they're in town. read more

Everything was exceptional, service was excellent. Food was very good and the food was served hot and in a timely manner.

A year and a half ago I moved into the neighborhood behind The Shack on Lindbergh. I was excited that I would have a great breakfast and lunch place within a five-minute walk. I found the food to be okay, not nearly as good as half & half or The Original Pancake house but cheaper and way more convenient for me, so my family and I would go every few weeks. Then COVID hit and everything shut down, as it should have, to protect workers and customers. Yes, it was no fun, but I understood how important it was to protect everyone from a global pandemic. My company made us all work from home and even paid all the cleaning staff globally even though nobody was going into the office, to keep their pay whole. This weekend I walk up to The Shack and there is a big sign on the door "SAM PAGE you are not welcome, we care too much about our employee's pay" I shook my head, took my name off the waitlist, and will never return. Brant Baldanza, if you cared so much about your employees and your customers, you would be fine with the restrictions that save our lives and would have covered your employee's pay out of your own vast wealth, as my company has done. Hope that big sign on the door made you feel better, you lost another customer. read more

Great local option for lunch; breakfast and lunch is served. This was my first visit and I was impressed. The walls have writing all over the walls, greetings and messages from previous guests make the place unique. I couldn't believe I had never been here before, I will return so I can try the breakfast options next time. This visit I had the burger and fries, I had to reorder the fries as the first time they were overcooked. They offer beer and cocktails too. Our server Ally was super pleasant and wished me a happy birthday when I arrived. If you are seeking a local option with flare stop by, easy access to the highway with plenty of parking. read more

Shack Breakfast & Lunch - CEASE N' DESIST on toast, substitute of pretzel bun - American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Best French toast I've had in a long time and service was spot on. If I could I would go back.