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Carl’s Drive-In

Diner · Brentwood ·

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 burgers
root beer
classic diner
old school
burgers
nostalgic place
friendly staff
quick service
Google Rating
4.6 (1K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
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9033 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 Get directions

$10–20

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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 burgers
root beer
classic diner
old school
burgers
nostalgic place
friendly staff
quick service
Google Rating
4.6 (1K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Placeholder

9033 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Usually a wait
No restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Carl’s Drive-In by null
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