It was so good had a little wait to get a table but has excellent service everyone was so nice and…read morepatient and the flavors were so nice

If you're craving an old-timey, classic diner then Southwest Diner has to be at the top of your…read morelist. The outside is very unassuming; I'd driven by this place sooooo many times and never even noticed that it was a diner! It looks just like many old-timey STL buildings which just adds to the charm. Once you walk in, it's like teleporting to the past. It isn't fancy, but it is packed (and rightfully so). It was just myself when I went, so I was able to be immediately sat at the bar which was a nice surprise considering it was packed on a holiday (Labor Day) morning. The server was very nice and attended to whatever I needed efficiently despite juggling a lotta different folks. For the food & drinks, I started off with a nice cold brew. I didn't love the taste, as it was almost tea-esque, but to be fair I don't drink a lot of cold brew so maybe that's just how it is. I decided to get some Sopapillas as an appetizer as I'd heard they were good and they definitely did not disappoint. They arrived very quickly, were hot out of the fryer, and tasted amazing! They were pillowy soft and just sweet enough while not being overbearing. I added a little honey on top and it was like I was in heaven. There were 5 in the order and I had to stop myself after quickly devouring 3 within 2 minutes. That's how good they were. Onto my entree, I went with the Breakfast Burrito with homemade sausage. I am a big breakfast burrito guy, and a pretty tough critic, but I've gotta say that this was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in recent years for sure. There was just enough cheese to add flavor and make it the perfect texture without being too much. The sausage had an incredible flavor that complemented the egg, home fries, and chiles perfectly. After devouring half of the burrito in under 90 seconds, I once again had to restrain myself and opted to take my leftover home before I made some really good but bad decisions (aka eating wayyyy too much). Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. The vibes & food were immaculate despite the location and decor feeling very unassuming. I'd be excited to come back and try some of their other popular dishes, and I'll be sure to bring along some friends to share the experience next time!

Had brunch there last weekend. Our waitress, Brittany, was amazing. I haven't had service like that…read morein a long time and will ask for her from now on. Brunch was great. The off menu omelette was fantastic, filled with great ingredients and plenty of flavor. If you love Brussels sprouts, get the healthy veggie skillet with eggs. It's mostly Brussels but very good. The place is decorated in a chess theme which is really cute and it was surprisingly quiet considering how busy they were.

Friendly service, but not my cup of tea. It's a diner and the menu reflects options that reflect ad…read moremuch. Bonus, certain hours you can grab a drink. I had the "Lite of My Life" and it was just a bit too greasy for my liking. It's hasbrowns with mushrooms and onions. It was topped with tomatoes and I had the error of thinking it would be a light meal. Top notch service as far as in greeting and service.

You can't go wrong with Courtesy! We came here for breakfast and found a seat at the counter. The…read morebottomless coffee hit and the "table" pancake great. I got eggs and bacon, which came with the crispy Hashbrowns (carb overload anyone?). The staff was kind and helpful. A huge plus of this place is the variety of options and it is pretty affordable. It's right on the skirts of Dogtown on Hampton, and there's a decent parking lot in front. There are also some side streets available if the lot is full.

Cash only, but ATM only charged $1.95. Great American breakfasts without any fiber, full of bad…read morecholesterol, satisfying fat, and unhealthy calories. High octane bottomless mug coffee, swift accurate service with no pretension or scripted "customer service, " and pretty reasonable prices.

Very, very cutesy, quaint restaurant. When my friend and I arrived, it was open seating at the…read moretime, so we just grabbed some bar seats in front of the kitchen area bc all the tables were sewed up. The space is pretty tiny. There are only about 12 to 13 seating options, with only about 5 or 6 of them being non-bar height options. Nikki was our server; she was awesome, helpful & attentive! Everything is a la carte. Boooooooo! Lol. I'm not a huge fan of restaurants that serve a la carte. But whatevs. I started with the Charleston drink. It was good and strong; came out in a fancy box w a lil smoke. It was semi dramatic, lol. We decided to order the collards and spinach artichoke dip to start with. It was good. It gave spinach and artichoke dip for the most part. The seasoned saltine crackers that accompanied that were not my favorite, but not the worst, & we had to ask for more to finish the dip (we were unexpectedly charged for them -_____-). I wish it was pita bread or pita chips instead, but I guess the crackers are Lucy's special touch. We finally decide on food; she got the catfish po boy, I got the brisket sandwich. She said her sandwich was FIRE but I didn't try it so I can't speak to that unfortunately. My brisket sandwich was ok; it had queso on it and it was kinda cold which was wack. The sandwich was a decent size for sure, I just could have went for a different bread personally. The ciabatta bread overpowered the actual meat. I asked for bbq sauce to dip and eat pieces of the brisket. I want to come back and try the Brussels and catfish po boy myself.

We kicked off the evening at Little Lucy, the diner-meets-cocktail-bar brainchild of a…read moretwo-restaurant concept in the Grove, and naturally, we had to try both. Because who just eats at one place when you can aggressively commit to 2 places? At Little Lucy, I ordered The Charleston, which is their smoked old-fashioned, and yes, it comes with a whole dramatic tableside smoke show. It's like dinner theater but with bourbon. It tasted like a campfire if that campfire also happened to major in mixology. Alongside it, we got the collard greens and artichoke dip, which was creamy and earthy. Loved it?! Apps/drinks at Little Lucy. Dinner at Lucy Quinn. Be strategic!

I've only been to maybe a couple real "old-skool" diners in St. Louis, and it wasn't until a couple…read moreweeks ago I finally went to one of the Courtesy Diner restaurants. Went during dinner time (5-ish) and surprisingly I was the only person there. But as I was leaving, people started coming in. I had the chili mac (the largest; they have two sizes) and an order of fries. Both came out very great. The only thing that was missing was parmesan cheese (didn't know if I had to ask for it...) but they had hot sauce on the table, which made up for it. It was just the cook and the waitress, who were keeping busy while it was dead. Service was great. Would go back to any location.

Great place for diner food. I had a western omelet and hash browns that was very good. Sometimes if…read moreI'm out on my own running around, I'll stop in and get breakfast or grab a quick burger. I like to sit at the counter when I'm by myself and the service is always friendly and fast. Ambiance is typical diner but it's clean and open allot of hours. (Early/late). Coming in is a great idea if you are game for a typical diner experience.

Dave's diner is the spot to go when you want BREAKFAST! (And lunch & dinner). A homey feel with…read moregreat food comfort food and a wonderful staff. Tucked in a typical strip mall, just past the Meremac bridge heading south on Lemay Ferry it's a surprise of a good old diner. Nothing fancy, but the eggs, HASHBROWNS and ham are always good and the kids love the pancakes. Get ready to strike up a conversation or two with the staff and the regulars. And, get the fried chicken to go with some homemade pie!

For a greasy spoon, 24 hour, it's exactly what you want: one server who is also the cook, a game…read moreplaying in the background, mostly empty seating area, and the diners there look like regulars. The service is "ignore until they flag you down." Food is alright, better than average for diners in the area with prices that are very reasonable. I prefer a burger as the meat of a slinger. They use sausage patties. The chili is perfect and the server/chef sent out over medium and easy eggs cooked to perfection. The ice tea is STRONG. Had to ask for a refill. Again, you'll get ignored. I tried some of the filling of the pie--it was just average. This place is clearly a mainstay for South County. I think it's worth coming at least once, but I have to say: I got some looks. It was like people needed to see and hear me speak fluent, accent-less English. Just keep that in mind.

I wish I'd taken pictures but you see enuff of them. Cup of…read morechili straight Sausage, eggs over easy, hash browns, toast Soda Friendly and prompt service Atmosphere for all time I understand it to be the direct descendant of OT Hodge $16 I'll take it

Rustic, greasy and exactly what you want in a classic diner. Not a 5 star meal but it'll get 5…read morestars every time. Good value. The staff was very nice. Quick service. Loved watching them cook. Worth a stop if you're in downtown St. Louis and this kind of place is your vibe!

Fresh food cook every day love the catfish cornbread service is nice friendly always have a smile…read more The place is clean. I do have a place you can sit down and eat but try to get there early if you're trying to get in for lunch.

The BF and I have stopped in a few times after church on Sunday. The food is definitely hit-n-miss…read more The fried chicken, greens and mac-n-cheese is always a solid choice, haven't missed yet. We love the seasoning and skin on the fried chicken, it's perfect!!! The chicken is cooked well, tender and moist but yet still fried hard which we love to ensure the chicken is done. A huge disappointment was the beef ribs and rice pilaf, both lacking seasoning and substantial flavor. Yes, the beef ribs are fall of the bone but they are tasteless and over-priced for the quality. The corn bread is good. Another disappointing dish is the smothered pork chops. The porkchops do not stand up to the massive amount of gravy they are sitting in. It renders the porkchop lifeless and soggy and the gravy isn't seasoned to add insult to injury. The turn over is good, so it ensures the food is coming out hot-n-fresh, the staff do a good job at keeping the trays filled. It's worth a try to check out soul food in the STL

We have wanted to try this hidden diner for awhile since we were headed home we made it happen!…read more Arrived right at lunch time. Now the outside might turn some people away, but don't do it!! Go inside, it's great!! The atmosphere is great, the staff are welcoming and the other customers were very kind in suggesting good items off the menu. It was Wednesday, so meatloaf was the special. I ordered that and my husband went with breakfast. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I'm taking half my food home, too much for me to eat! There was flavor in everything and his breakfast was cooked exactly like he ordered. Every table filled up while we were there. The desserts are freshly made and looked wonderful and according to our new friends sitting behind us are also something you need to save room for!! We will be back to try other items.

I love their Bosnian bread. It's the best bread for making some great light airy croutons that will…read moreenhance any salad.

My wife and I tried this place out on our way out of town, and let me tell you, I didn't know a…read moresausage egg and cheese biscuit could be that good. My wife got the OG with cheese grits and a "golden hour" cold brew and I got the Porchetta Sando which is a September special accompanied with the Ninja Turtle cold brew and holy smokes. I can't wait to come back to St. Louis just to come to The Biscuit Joint! The ambiance is super cool as well. The food is made to order in front of you and the service is second to none. Cannot recommend this place enough!

I was at the biscuit joint shortly after it opened. They at the time were not doing alterations or…read moresubstitutions. So there was syrup in my biscuits and gravy. My niece and I both ordered it and we both sat back upon tasting the syrup. This time, I was allowed to order it without the syrup. It was delicious! I only got an half order because i also wanted to try the chicken. That cutlet was super salty. If I had known I probably wouldn't have ordered it. The lemonade was quite tasty. I had a cool time and ate all of my food this time.