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    White Knight Diner

    4.2 (116 reviews)
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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!

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    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.

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    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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    Just about as perfect as you could ask, for the diner feel, Smashburger. I went as plain Jane as…read moreyou could with a double Smashburger with just some raw onions so I can get the full flavor of the burger, which had crispy edges just like it should. I got my first root beer in probably two decades because it was in a barrel. I think you're meant to have root beer at a place where they serve it out of a barrel. About as authentic as you could get and I really liked it check out the pics.

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    Double cheeseburger and onion rings
    Double cheeseburger and onion rings
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    4.1
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    Stopped here while we were visiting from out of town. It was SO good!…read more Some of the best pretzel bites and onion rings we've had in a while. Our kiddos loved their food and I had a great burger. It is kid-friendly but not lame. Haha. We had an excellent server(I think his name was James)! Prompt service and was very attentive. They also have a snow cone bar that was a super fun touch. Highly recommend.

    Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. Greeted and seated promptly…read more James came over and introduced himself and got our drink order. Returned with our drinks and took our order. I wanted to add red pepper and subtract the mushrooms and cheese from the veggie omelette, James was very nice and made sure he could accomodate. Food came out quickly; my potatoes came out with parm on top. James was quick to remedy the situation, leaving me with the omelet and having the potatoes redone. He was great, I hadn't asked for no cheese and didn't realize the potatoes came that way. Omelet was thick and fluffy with lots of veggie filling, I was surprised the peppers where pimentos but I love pimentos so I loved the omelette. He returned the potatoes minus the parm and they were delicious! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Check out was quick and easy and we are on our way. Love the atmosphere and service and the food is great!

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    Just inside the Parkmoor
    Just inside the Parkmoor
    Turtle Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
    Turtle Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
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    The Piccadilly at Manhattan

    4.3
    (406 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Last minute decision to go here for dinner as we hadn't been in a while. Lots of full tables but…read moreit was unseasonably hot so no one sitting outside. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Karen, stopped by for drink orders and asked if we had dined there before, that was an affirmative. Karen was no nonsense and efficient, telling us about the special and answering questions about the pot pie. We happened to be seated next to a table from someone I knew, so we didn't have to pretend not to stare at the food they ordered, lol. We just talked about all that we ordered. Their Piccadilly fish looked amazing as did the rib special. I ordered the chicken pot pie, I had been thinking about it, and craving carbs to boot and it didn't disappoint. Karen informed me that it had lima beans and corn, so I wasn't shocked by that. Came in a bowl draped with puff pastry. Pastry was flaky and lightly browned, the base was creamy with lots of chicken chunks, carrots, corn, and lima beans. I haven't had lima beans before and I liked them. I had ordered the soup of the day, Tuscan white bean that sounded great, but I thought it was just ok. Husband ordered the fried chicken with slaw and mashed potatoes. The chicken was HOT! I enjoyed the leg piece I snagged off his plate, the breading is thin and adhered well to the chicken, the slaw was creamy, I didn't try the potatoes. Great home-style food, nice atmosphere, efficient service. Try the pot pie!

    I got the Chicken Pot Pie. It was amazing! First, it came out so quick. I thought that we would…read morebe waiting for a lot longer. The pastry was light and flaky, and a perfect golden brown. This filling had lots of chunks of chicken, and the vegetables and gravy were a flavor bomb. This was the best that I've had in a long time. We went on a Saturday evening and we had to wait around 20 minutes for a table, so if you are planning to go on a busy time, definitely try to get a reservation ahead of time. Our waitress was outstanding, helpful, and kept our drinks refilled constantly. The restaurant is small(ish), but has indoor dining, a four seasons type of room, and outdoor seating. We'll be back!

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    The Piccadilly at Manhattan
    Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...
    Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...
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    Patio area
    The Crow's Nest

    The Crow's Nest

    3.9
    (385 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    Upon being seated at the Crow's Nest yesterday, we were informed that the deep fryer wasn't working…read moreand that, because we were a group of more than eight, we would not be allowed to split our checks and would be charged an automatic gratuity. Not only were we not granted an exception on the checks as consolation for not being able to order french fries, there was no indication that this had even occurred to our server. This is precisely the level of temerity we need to inculcate in young women in our society, and I'd encourage her to apply for a job at the women's-only sports bar a few doors down if and when it ever opens. It'd be tragic if she wasn't there if and when I return, but I'd appreciate the fact that she has a greater mission. Hopefully, the deep fryer is working. It being out of commission naturally limited the number of things on the menu we could order. We were only told that we couldn't order anything that required a deep fryer, not given a modified menu or anything. I started going through each item and imagining how it might be prepared, but I couldn't muster the psychological bandwidth to continue. Hit my Cash App if you appreciate the amount of unpaid emotional labor I was compelled to contribute. It occurred to me that I might just get a burger and a side salad, but then I saw that they carry a club sandwich. I love a good club sandwich, and I figured it might make for a light, refreshing alternative, given the weather. There's an option to get a cup of soup for $1.50 extra as a side with your sandwich (no, they didn't offer to eat the charge), and I figured that might go well with my sandwich. I was kicking myself when they brought out someone else's order with the side salad. It looked really good. The Frisco Burger, or whatever they're calling it, looked good too. Meanwhile, the BBQ Beef & Cheddar Soup--the soup du jour (that's French), according to Flo--looked gross, like something your dog might cough up. But damn it was good! It was more beef than anything else. A large bowl of it might actually be too much food. (I'd still eat it, natch.) The overall flavor profile was along the lines of a good french onion soup. It was a reminder that I need to be ordering soup in restaurants more often. I wish the club sandwich was cut into little triangles and fanned out on the plate in some elaborate configuration, like at a place where rich old ladies have lunch, but I guess that wouldn't have been in keeping with the theme. Instead, it was served on the world's thickest Texas toast, with the world's dullest steak knife protruding from its center. This sounds like hyperbole, but I may have honestly been served the equivalent of half a loaf of bread. It was much more bread than I required, but at least it was fresh and delicious, as were all the other ingredients. Turkey used for sandwiches is almost never remarkable, but this was surprisingly great, as good as anything you'd get served as an entree unto itself. Nothing about this place suggests that it would have such good food, but it just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. The decor, the overall vibe and the lack of hospitality might not be for everyone, but don't let that deter you.

    What a great place! Popped in and found seating right away. The had a lot of great food and drink…read moreoptions, including vegetarian and vegan. We got cheese curds for the table and I got the hot honey mac and cheese. The food was delicious. They had a retro movie playing and lots of cute decor. It was super fun to sit there and enjoy the ambiance. The service was also quick and good. Will be coming back.

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    Heated patio
    Heated patio
    Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin
    Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin
    The Crow's Nest

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    Chris' Pancake & Dining

    Chris' Pancake & Dining

    4.0
    (530 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Came here for breakfast on a Sunday late morning. They have a few tables for outside dining or you…read morecan sit inside. The parking lot was filling fast. I'm glad I entered from the opposite way google maps wanted me to add the lot isn't as big as it should be. The seating inside is a little cramped to me, at least where they sat us. It was a 2 top next to the wall across from a 4 top. Between our table and the next was a tiny path to the bathroom area which is too close. Next time, I'll be specific with where not to seat me. Outside of that, the service was really good. Great staff, very attentive. Menu had a nice option so it took us a minute to fully review the menu. The food was delicious. Cinnamon roll was very sweet as expected so brace yourself. My menu mimosa was pretty good. A lot of pulp from the mango and not enough champagne but still enjoyable. We will definitely.

    My husband and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We stopped by another spot in the area but the…read morewait time was over an hour. So we pivoted and came across Chris' pancakes. Upon arriving, the parking lot appeared jammed pack, and you could tell there was a wait. I checked us in to be put on the waiting list. Our wait was about 30 minutes. We were sat at a two top table. A server came over to grab our drink order, and our actual server came over to introduce his self. Our server was polite and willing to answer any questions I had. We waited about 30-40 minutes for our food to come out. I ordered short stack pancakes (w/strawberries and blueberries), bacon and eggs. The pancakes were huge, fluffy, and savory. Bacon was crispy, and eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband ordered a country omelet that came with a side of pancakes. He stated his pancakes were rubbery, but his omelet was good. This place is not very big and can feel quite cramped when full. There's not much room to stretch out, and when people are walking past it feels as if they are all up on you. The building was extremely cold, even with a jacket on. Very filling, and the prices are reasonable!

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    Clean, large dining areas
    Clean, large dining areas
    Fish sandwich
    Fish sandwich
    Mimosa w mango

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