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    White Knight Diner

    4.2 (116 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:15 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Super Slinger
    Domonique C.

    A coworker brought me here to what I can only call a hidden gem. I had driven past here many times but never thought of going inside but am I so glad I did! Do not let the size of the restaurant fool you, they are cooking up some great breakfast. The order at the counter and bare bones environment will have you shocked by the great food. I had a pancake that was cooked to perfection. It tasted as if my mama cooked it in our kitchen. I also had the Super Slinger which was so good I almost ordered a second. My tip: pull over immediately and try this place!

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    Ben B.

    Good burger joint! It's been here forever! The burger I recommend is the chili cheese burger. It is extremely small and can get overwhelmingly busy around lunch time, so go earlier. The service is good and many of the workers seem to have an unlimited memory of peoples names! The ambience is of the old school greasy spoon diner style place but with good meals!

    Fries
    Will M.

    Like going back in time, serving up 1950 style burgers. You can taste the nostalgia. You can taste the pride in the ingredients. Tiny on the inside. You can see the food cooked right in front of you. Staff is very friendly. Check it out if you in town. Fries satisfy your craving but aren't going to blow your mind. Lemonade seemed to be the drink every was getting.

    Veggies & Egg whites
    Christy A.

    Downtown staple! Pleasant staff, who take pride in preparing your order just as requested. Food comes out fresh, prompt & piping hot. Properly priced. Masks required. Indoor seating available as is takeaway. Call in ahead if you're in a time crunch. Plenty parking so stop in for a bite during their weekday breakfast/lunch hours. ~Christy approved!

    It's Slinger Time!
    Tony F.

    Talk about a life changing experience! I'm not a big breakfast person. The White Knight Diner changed that. I had the Slinger! Hamburger, eggs, hash browns and Chili! Watch out breakfast will never be the same again! Great staff! They are friendly and efficient. The food is excellent! Fair prices. You can grab breakfast or lunch here daily.

    Filmed right here-
    Steven B.

    WKD is what you see in your head when you think of a classic diner. So why only see it in your head, come have a classic breakfast or a lunch plate. Chances are you may have to wait for a seat, they're are only 28 in the whole diner. If you are in a rush, they do offer carry-out, but I've been told the wait for carry-out can be a half hour, so do call ahead. I've always wanted to come here, even before the filmed the modern day romantic drama, White Palace here on location. That movie was made 28 years ago and I am finally getting here. Damn, I'm embarrassed that it took me so long. I came with a friend who lives downtown and only a block away. He's a semi-regular and said I had to experience it. Now that I have, I can honestly say, WKD is by far the best diner in STL. My breakfast was great & I'll be back soon to experience a diner burger. My breakfast was a three egg omelet with bacon, cheddar cheese and jalapeños, with a side of Hash-Browns. The omelet was perfectly grilled for me, no extra dark brown spots on the outside. Mine was a beautiful light yellow all around. The inside was stuffed with large pieces of bacon and an ample amount of jalapeños all smothered in the cheddar cheese. My side of HB's was super crispy on top. Normally, I like to be crisp on top and bottom, but these having a super crisp top were very satisfying. The friend who encouraged me to go, ordered a Super Slinger. What a classic diner treat. Hamburger patty, eggs, smothered in chili and topped with diced green peppers and white onion. He joked that he'd probably have heartburn, but it is always worth it. The coffee was diner strong and the service was down-home diner friendly. Ambiance is stuck in a time warp and that is all part of the charm of this tiny diner. I'll be back? - Gotta try a burger When: March 20, 2019 Why: Breakfast

    Super slinger with side of bacon
    Michael P.

    Came in around 11:00 am and there were about 5 people waiting in the small diner. Ordered the super slinger with a side of bacon and was told it would be about a half hour wait. I said ok and left for a while. Came back right around a half hour later and the cashier was in the middle of completing another order. As soon as she was done she grabbed my bag and gave it to me. Once I got back to work to eat I was pleasantly surprised. I assumed they would have already smothered it in chili, but it came separate in a little container so everything was still dry and not overly soggy. The food was still really warm so it must have been fresh when I picked it up, no complaints so far. The food itself was pretty good. Never had a slinger before but always wanted to try one. Hash browns were cooked well and tasty with the onions sprinkled in. The egg, burger, hashbrowns, and chili work really well together. The bacon was slightly soggy and not as crispy as I like, but still very good. Overall I would give it a 4.5 but don't have that option. Not quite 5 stars, but I will definitely be back for this dish along with trying some more.

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    Great Ambiance, good food. Classic diner experience. Small but cozy. Enjoyed the breakfast.

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    Great place for breakfast, it's a small family style restaurant for people on the go in downtown St. Louis

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    0.8 mi

    On Thursdays, the St. Louis Room (6th Floor) at the downtown STL Macy's serves the best fried…read morechicken anywhere. I'm a huge fried chicken fan and I've been to them all - Porter's, King Edwards, Hodaks, Kentucky Fried, Churchs, Gallagher's across the river. Every time I visit a new area, I look for the used book stores and the chicken restaurants. The pieces here at the St. Louis Room are huge and meaty. Perfectly done and juicy - I have never gotten an over- or underdone piece. The skin is crispy and crackly. Not much seasoning at all, so you can taste the chicken. The restaurant is on the 6th Floor and it is an all-you-can-eat buffet, but you can also get the chicken plated in the 2nd floor restaurant. Along with the fried chicken are two surprisingly good and large buffet tables. On the hot foods buffet: mashed potatoes (instant - ugh! - substitute a yummy baked potato instead, found on the end of the buffet), a creamy gravy with a touch of what tastes like nutmeg (weird, but it *works*), two soups (their famous French onion soup is also available - request it from your waitress), spaghetti, cornbread and greens. Also on the hot foods buffet is a taco / baked potato bar. On the salad buffet is a wide assortment of fresh veggies to help you compensate for your guilt in overeating that fried chicken! There's a small selection of desserts, and you can request their fabulous bread pudding from the waitress - it tastes exactly like my great-grandma used to make back in the day. Service is always good and extremely friendly. Most of the waitresses have been there for *years* - I always sat in the wait area of Ms. Mildred for 20+ years, until she passed away recently, and you'll often see people waiting for a table to be cleared in "their" waitress's area. There are two lines for checking out - one line takes cash or credit, the other line takes cash only. I recommend you bring cash to get out quicker because the credit line takes much longer. Everything is available for take-out as well. My only complaint is that they sometimes temporarily run out of chicken due to the high volume of customers. It only takes a couple of minutes before they bring out fresh trays, and then you'll see the waiting crowd fall on them like starving birdies on a winter's day will fall on bread crumbs. The cost for this never-ending feast of fabulous fried chicken is $9.00: drink, dessert and tax included.

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    0.8 mi
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    Fast, friendly delivery and absolutely delicious! Will def keep in mind the next time we're in town…read morefor a Cards game.

    If you're in downtown St. Louis and craving something quick, creative, and seriously satisfying,…read moreSauce on the Side is a must-visit. Worth the wait! It has been packed with VEX Worlds. I ended up going two nights in a row, which should tell you everything you need to know. Night 1: The Fatty B This one lives up to its name--in the best way possible. Packed with flavor and perfectly balanced between savory and indulgent, every bite felt like comfort food done right. The crust was golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and held everything together without falling apart. It's rich, so come hungry. Night 2: Meat Me in St. Louis Had to come back and try one of their signature options, and it did not disappoint. Loaded with meats but not overwhelming, and the flavors all complemented each other really well. It's hearty, bold, and exactly what you'd expect from something with a name like that. What really stood out both nights was the consistency--fresh ingredients, quick service, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes it an easy go-to spot whether you're grabbing dinner solo or with a group of hungry robotics kids. Pro tip: Don't skip the dipping sauces--they take everything up another level. Two nights, two wins. I'd absolutely go back again.

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    3.0
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    0.8 mi
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    The grain bowl was pitched as having quinoa but ended up being rice and beans. It wasn't…read moreparticularly great. The flourless chocolate cake was phenomenal and rich but likely not made in house. Service was fantastic -- 2 servers took care of us and checked in every now and again, ensuring our drinks were filled and that we were doing okay.

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