Southwest Diner
Diner, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
St Louis
"Cornmeal pancakes are amazing."(5 Tips)
"Love the fiery scramble."(4 Tips)
"I love the southwest slinger and always get green and red chili."(3 Tips)
"Got the Grits on Fire and they were amazing!"(2 Tips)
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Riverfront TimesAugust 4, 2014Breakfast balances typical American diner fare (egg-potatoes-meat-toast platters, omelets) with riffs like New Mexico-style breakfast burritos and buttermilk-cornmeal pancakes. Read more
Parents of little ones: there are three high chairs. They're all new and very clean, unlike some other restaurants in town. If you'd like a high chair and you're dining on the weekend, get there early
24 Hour Food GeekJune 28, 2018Southwest slinger - 2 burger patties, home fries, longhorn cheese, eggs, green Chile, and sausage gravy. #24hourfoodgeek Follow us at 24hourfoodgeek.wordpress.com
Go! MagazineAugust 10, 2012Jonathan's Famous Fiery Scramble is an amped-up scrambled egg-and-cheese mixture further bulked up by a choice of breakfast meat, home fries and toast. (Joe Bonwich) Read more
JulieSeptember 7, 2015The Greek Omelet was amazing. I was able to sub the toast and house fries for tomato and Morningstar sausage. Delicious!
Dennis CastroJuly 26, 2014Try mixing Jonathan's Fiery Scramble up with the biscuits n' gravy. Good mixed-up combo, originally recommended by one of their waitresses. Oh yeah, basically go with any recommendations of waitresses
Megan HaeffeleMay 2, 2016My favorite brunch in StL! Get a shortstack of the cornmeal pancakes to share and a Mexican breakfast burrito!! Sopapillas are amazing too.
I want to re-live that meal. Get the egg sandwich "Keke" style (it's like a BLT egg sandwich with some amazing cheese). The best sandwich I've ever had, ever.
Jason RandazzaMay 11, 2019You can get a breakfast burrito smothered with sausage gravy! My cardiologist said “Well, at least you’re happy.”
Mike DavidAugust 26, 2016I have never had anything bad there, Greek omelette, biscuits and gravy and pancakes are all great. The Irish coffee is also tasty.
Dave P.November 22, 2014I can speak from first-hand experience, the buttermilk corn meal pancakes and homemade sausage are amazing! The wait staff is fantastic.
Benjamin BlackJuly 10, 2017Amazing southwestern style food. Breakfast burritos, pancakes, and everything in between. Go you won't be disappointed.
Phil MillerFebruary 23, 2018Fantastic breakfast - get there early as the wait can be long on the party bus parked outside
Great place for brunch - good coffee and the chorizo omelet is amazing.
- Megan HaeffeleAugust 9, 2015Can't recommend this place enough! Split three plates with three friends and they were all fantastic!
- Kevin HeardAugust 10, 2014Get the green chile with whatever you get. Love the fiery scramble. Biscuits and sopapillas are awesome too.
- Riverfront TimesOctober 7, 2013Voted Best Diner in RFT's Best of St. Louis 2013, try an omelet with chorizo and calabacitas, and don't forget the Longhorn cheese! http://bit.ly/17NYzZU
If they have the ginger pancakes get them- you won't be disappointed, but honestly we've never had a bad thing off the menu
Ed EubanksDecember 29, 2015Great atmosphere, and conveniently located. But the food always leaves me a little dissatisfied.
Bob St ClaireFebruary 25, 2019Fantastic. Great coffee, service. Huge portions, so be careful not to over-order.- Adam HickeyAugust 16, 2014Got the Grits on Fire and they were amazing! Gonna come back and try everything on the menu.
Try the cornmeal pancakes. The biscuits and gravy, with homemade sausage is excellent!
Austin ColemanMay 30, 2016There's a air conditioned bus out back you can wait for your table in with free coffee!
I'm pretty sure these pancakes are what Mrs. Butterworth thinks of when she's pleasuring herself. They're amazing.- I love the southwest slinger and always get green and red chili.
The grits on fire special is yummy! A little Cholula makes it even better.
Get the grande breakfast plate if you're feeling hungry. Their pancakes are delicious!
Rain StippecJune 1, 2013This morning- basil watermelon with vodka, words cannot describe the freshness and deliciousness.
People, people...carne adovada. Braised pork shoulder at its best.
The staff is always very friendly and great tunes to listen to while dining.- Cornmeal pancakes are great. The cornmeal lends a nice hint of sweetness.
Carolyn MantiaNovember 9, 2012The red sauce was more of an assault on the palate not pleasant at all. Nice staff nice feel just ordered the wrong thing
Byron WilkesJanuary 16, 2016The interior design is very well done, but the pork I ate didn't taste freshly cooked.
- Breakfast 🍳 🌯🥞 🧈 🍯 ☕️ after doctor’s appointments & good news!
Kouros MohitFebruary 8, 2015The service is rude the food is blah and the cook is abusive. Another disappointing Midwestern cuisine. The food is confused and rubbery. Avoid. Yuk!
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(314) 260-7244
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