Probably the best tenderloin sandwich I've ever had! So good! Found this awesome little cafe driving from Branson to St. Louis. read more

West Side Cafe - Pork tenderloin sandwich and side salad - Cafes Near Me - Waynesville, Missouri

Service was amazing. She kept out cups filled and was very attentive. I loved the crisp bacon.

Walked in sat down at a table menus were on the table. No one acknowledged me. Waited 3 other groups came in after they got waited on . Still no one acknowledged me. Place was not busy at all . Got up and left guess they really don't want new business. read more

As soon as we opened the door and came in, we got a big smell of cigarettes. We don't smoke and that smell was very strong. I assumed it was something else burning so I let it go. The food was ok. But, we also had a weird taste like "ash". It would of been better if we didn't get the smell of tobacco as we were eating. Lastly, as we were finishing eating I noticed an older lady smoking in the kitchen. Then i realized that's the reason we got the smell of cigarettes coming through the door. read more

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Nice place to have breakfast or lunch surrounded by friendly people and staff. Menu has the favorites and they are well prepared. My favorite was the biscuit which came with my breakfast. Can't wait to go back and try them with gravy. read more

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Great portions. Not too much not too little. Server was super friendly. Nice small little restaurant. A bunch of elderly regulars let me know i couldnt go wrong. Menu isn't overwhelmingly large either read more

Great friendly atmosphere and the food was delicious. Me and fiancé had the cheeseburger and it was huge and delicious. It's a mom and pop type place. Nothing is over the top just simple and good. read more

Best bang for your buck diner in the area! When it comes to no-chain, small diners in the area, this is definitely my favorite. Here, you definitely get most for your money and it is all fresh. Serve all the diner classics. Staff absolutely wonderful and very kid friendly. Also a big plus, as far as I'm concerned, is that the place does not have a smoking area. read more

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Missed breakfast, which is what we came for, but it turned out just fine because our burgers and sandwiches were great. I also had an outstanding cup or two of black coffee. Would definitely come back. read more

After living in the area for almost 7 yrs, we decided to try out this place for breakfast last Saturday, after reading the reviews. As others have stated, it is in an old building and yes the carpet is torn. We were greeted by a man with a toddler on his hip, his wife poured our coffee and took our order. At the end of our breakfast, their kid was playing with another child and their doggy was visiting everyone. Somebody had written that this place has no atmosphere but I disagree. I felt like I was eating at somebody's home. The bathroom was scary...after going up a couple of steps, the toilet faces a door that obviously went into the kitchen. I held onto the door handle, afraid that somebody would come in and on the entry door, is a full door mirror and I couldn't help wonder if I had locked that door, lol. But it was clean. The food was very good. My hashbrowns tasted like it was hand shredded from a baked potato, not frozen. The gravy had real sausage in it which is rare these days. My eggs were cooked perfect and my bacon crisp. I had a better breakfast here than I ever had at Cracker Barrel. We will be back! read more

West Side Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waynesville, Missouri

Very nice people but the food is just your basic breakfast fare. Small breakfast menu that turns into a small lunch menu. I have never been here for lunch but I can speak for the breakfast. My last experience was two thumbs down...other experiences have been mediocre. Our order was definitely forgotten about as customers afterwards received their orders, we filled our own coffees from the front, seems like we were kind of forgotten about. When we finally received our breakfast my "toast" was soggy bread with butter (it couldn't even hold itself up), my hash browns tasted straight from the bag...unflavored and cold. My sunny side eggs...meh. The bacon was the only thing I cared for. After waiting so long for breakfast I was so disappointed my breakfast was cold and bland. I probably ate 10% of it. I don't send food back so that was not an option. I know plenty of people that are regulars here and like the company of the staff. I will have to pass on this one on the next invite. read more

Ashley, our server, was very kind and friendly. She kept the coffee, soft drinks and water coming. We had a large group 12+ people and she didn't seem one bit flustered. All our orders were right. The biscuits were so good! Actually all the food was great- including the coffee. If you want a delicious breakfast and great customer service, visit West Side Cafe. We enjoyed taking our soldiers there to celebrate their graduation with a brunch. read more

I love the biscuits and gravy here its so fresh its made just like my moms at home (maybe a little bit better)

Went here for breakfast and loved it! Such great food and small town atmosphere. We will be back here for sure. Highly recommend the bagel sandwich read more

Westside Cafe has the best breakfast you can find in town ! Cafe is clean and owner is very polite and nice . Cooks are the best as well ! Everyone always gives you a warm smile . And atmosphere- just like HOME. You enter as strangers and leave as friends for sure ! #1 for breakfast for me always is their Custom Omelet! That thing is HUGE ! Along with hashbrowns and home made gravy on top is how I like it !!! Lunch - from Burgers and Melts ( Tiger Burger ) , Philly Chicken Sandwich! And grilled chicken salad ! Portions are big and yummy !!! You. Will.Love it read more

There isn't much to it. I was looking for a cheap, friendly, and solid breakfast for me and a friend and this place captured all of those. It's where the locals eat. I got the country fried steak and have no complaints. If you're looking for a relaxing, quiet, and local feel this is your place. read more

First, a warning. If you're a prissy yuppie, do not go here. Now, for real people. This place has flies, dirty tables, torn carpet, and cracked wood trim on the walls. However, it has one of the best darn breakfasts I've ever had and I've had a lot! The service was friendly and quick. The food was AMAZING!! This place is a real find. I plan on going again and again. Excellent restaurant! read more

Went with my husband for lunch, the service was slow, tables was dirty as they only had one waitress. When we finally got our food it was dry, bread was hard as a rock and the waitress didn't even acknowledge we still was in the restaurant when we needed to speak with her. The gentleman at the register was about as friendly as ice too and when asked on our service he just replied with an "ok". Pass on a second visit which is sad as I we would rather support the small businesses in the town vs a chain. read more

Went to go eat and noticed the other store fronts were empty. They were all water damaged. Moldy how is that not getting into the restaurant being a attached building? Nope I am out read more

Still the best diner in Waynesville/St.Roberts! Great prices "great food" and great service!! read more

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Went this morning to see what the hype was all about. Food was ok Service was descent. Just another average place. read more

West Side Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waynesville, Missouri

Breakfast was excellent. Had a group of six at ten am. A long wait for food. Understaffed but once we got food it was great. Just a small town restaurant with great breakfast. Would be 5 star if not for long wait read more

I love this place, it is family owed and runned. I normally hit it up first thing in the morning for breakfast. The food is a great home cooked meal and very inexpensive. The owners are very friendly and everyone always has a smile on their face. It is one of those places where everyone knows everyone. I recommend it. read more

The breakfast is awesome here. Since the carpet is torn and there are plenty of people smoking in the place, I would not recommend bringing your kids there. However, if you want a hole in the wall place with a great breakfast and zero to negative ambience: this is your place! read more

Great Breakfast! Ted is right, its a dive. But great food! Its not as dirty as he makes it sound. Just run down, and a few flies. lol The one thing that is different to me in Missouri is they still let people smoke in restaurants? Didn't ruin my meal, but if you can't stand smokers, don't go there. Also, I got there a little late for breakfast but they still made it for me. There was a guy that ordered a burger and they looked tasty too! Nice greasy spoon type of place! read more

Newly remodeled and looks amazing!! Food was excellent especially the burgers!! Perfectly done and huge! Great people as well!! Would definitely recommend!! read more

Very good! Wonderful local place. You could tell the food was cooked to order. The tots were so delicious!

I love the local atmosphere, gives you a feeling of family here. The food is delicious and prices are very reasonable. The service is great! My favorite is when they made the shawarmas. I miss those. It provides a great ethnic culinary experience that intoxicates your taste buds making you want more. I highly recommend this little gem in Waynesville, Mo. read more

One of my favorite local places here. I love Breakfast time at the West Side Cafe. The Biscuits and gravy awesome.

If you're looking for matching coffee mugs and great decor, this ain't your place. But, if you are looking for a great breakfast at a great price with very friendly people, West SIde Cafe is your kind of place. Food was good, people friendly and the coffee hot and good. Price? About half of what they charge at a chain breakfast joint. Like I said, it's not fancy, but it sure is good. read more

Place is absolutely disgusting. The carpet looks like it was ripped out of an old trailer house and re-used. While we were in there the owners dogs were running around the tables. Several people came in right off of the street smoking and went straight back to the kitchen and was talking with the cook, one "stranger" even delivered our food to us. The owner sat behind the counter smoking and playing lottery (which seems to be predominant in there). The only reason I would give this place 2 stars, because honestly the food wasn't that bad. Really though, the health department should shut this place down. read more

If you have a taste for good food then do not go here. Very dirty too! If I want sub standard food I will eat a microwaved meal.