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Carl’s Drive-In

Diner · Brentwood ·

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A tiny counter with house root beer and ultra-crispy, lacy-edged burgers pressed on an old-school griddle. Celebrated by Sauce Magazine as a preserved slice of midcentury St. Louis—and still cash only.

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Smash burgers, root beer floats, and Route 66 diner vibes

smash burger

root beer

cheeseburger

old fashioned

friendly service

great burgers

small space

classic diner

9033 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

No restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

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Smash burgers, root beer floats, and Route 66 diner vibes

smash burger

root beer

cheeseburger

old fashioned

friendly service

great burgers

small space

classic diner

9033 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

No restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

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