Casper's Diner

Super great food. The burger and fries were delicious! Even the grilled cheese was super huge and cheesey! And the chili surprised me with how good it was. I don't normally like chili other than my own, but this was definitely worth getting. The only thing that disappoints me is how small the place is. They moved from their old building, which I thought was to facilitate more people, but the new building is just as small. So, if you wanna go, make sure you get there when they first open, or you will be waiting. Worth the wait though!

It was great diner food. I got Chili & cornbread and my sister got the burger and fries. Fun atmosphere with the people that work there calling out different things happening . You gotta try it for yourself. My sister and I waited in a 10 minute line and chose to eat at the counter because it has comfortable seats.

Casper's is a true gem! Don't let the small menu fool you; what they offer is executed perfectly. Ordering is a breeze, and you know you're in for a treat. This cozy spot boasts a wonderfully eclectic atmosphere that adds to its charm. While everything is likely delicious, the chili truly tops the menu – a must-try! The staff is phenomenal – incredibly friendly and always ready to help. And don't forget to quench your thirst with their unique Kool-Aid drink. Casper's is a delightful experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

The best burger, chili and tots in Missouri. The staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. If you find yourself in Springfield Missouri GO!!!

Never had a chance to visit the original location due to operating hours. It was as good as people had told me. The Chilli was perfect, I'd like to try just a bowl of it next time. The big weenie was hard to finish with how much was there.

I've been here several times now. Every time has been a great experience! Love everything I've tried so far! The chilly cheese fries are amazing and so is the double whammy! This time around I remembered to get a picture! This pic is a Double Whammy, it's a double cheese burger, open face and smothered in chilly! Soo yummy! Staff is very friendly, my drink never runs empty and I was offered a to-go cup. Kitchen looks very clean! Over all a great experience and highly recommended!

Such a cool little place. The decor and food are both awesome, but the best part was the service. Our server gave us a brief history, sent us with packs of matches she had hand stamped, and was trying to give us to-go drinks. Can't ask for much more than that. The burgers and chili dogs were great! I will definitely be back next time I am in the area.

This place was a last-minute choice and turned out to be completely amazing! Chili burger, and chili dogs are insane and the fried pickles to get through a different level! Our new favorite place to eat in Springfield!

Finally had the beans and cornbread! (Okay, I had some chili, too.) Casper's is great! Nothing better on a cold winter's day. We had to fly home for funeral services for my Mom. It was the first time all weekend that it felt like things were going to be okay again.

Casper's is back to doing chili and burgers (right). A funky decor to the place, which pays homage to its original owners and its past. Burger is served with a mustard/mayo/relish mix....that is a one of kind taste. I always highly suggest that burger shmear!

This place was so lovely! I just ate here with my dad for his birthday. I got the #6 chicken tender combo, and it was absolutely delicious! Also, you HAVE to get the Kool-Aid. It's Kool-Aid with sprite, and it's AMAZING. Our waitress was so funny, and very very interactive and sweet! You also have to try the Gunslinger hot sauce, it's hot but so so so good! Definitely will come back, because this is a cool little hangout spot.

Great joint! I love it. Huge portions and great menu. Server was busy as hell but still made time to make us to go drinks and thank us for coming in. I loved it at other location but I think this location is even better. Calories don't count here guys. Food was good but not hot ( temperature wise) I looked over that because they were packed. I'll keep going and trying new things on menu. Got a T-shirt and will be back. Turn up that stove and get your chili hot ! Too good of a spot for it not to be warm. Look out for "The BIG weenier coming through!

It's been prob 40 years since I've eaten here at Casper's, but it was my go to back in the 1980s. The chili is still good although the atmosphere has changed. I'm just glad it's back on Glenstone.

Expensive but good food, great service, and an overall fun throwback in time dining atmosphere. Recommend for at least one all American Saturday night out.

My boyfriend and I love, love, love coming to enjoy a delicious meal from this cute little diner! The food is always made cooked to order and the service is always warm and friendly. They have amazing steak style hamburgers and delicious hand cut fries which are always hot and crispy with just the right amount of salt plus they have a handful of various other items on the menu that I'm sure are also very tasty. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying meal at a good price and a decent portion in Springfield!

Cute environment. I never saw it in its original location downtown I think. But the frito pie was very filling and delicious! Super fast service, probably helps I was by myself

Hand cut fries: crisp outside, moist inside; burger: smashed, thin, flavorful, crisp yet juicy drinks: bottomless trying chili next time Staff: happy, joking, efficient, attentive, food served hot and delicious. Waitress "Marcie" is reason enough to stop in!

Super cute diner- perfect for a cozy date or quick meal. Staff was so friendly and food was delicious!! My favorite was the cornbread

To be honest I am kind of surprised that Casper's has so many stars to it's name. It is a cute little hometown joint to be sure. The waitress was attentive when the food came, but they were packed so it took a long time to get service or even a place to sit. Their claim to fame is their chili. I had a cheeseburger and regular hot dog with chili. I was expecting to be amazed given all of the reviews. But I found it was just a burger like you'd get at Freddy's and a hot dog covered with chili that just didn't wow me. It wasn't terrible, but to be honest I could have eaten at Culvers and been just as happy. Their fries are exactly what you would get there. My friend was really excited about the place and said the food was awesome. I just found it average. Not bad, but nothing to shout out about.

Love the vibe of this place and the energy of the staff! This was our first time here and the food was really good, but the service was even better! Can't wait to come back for that pineapple upside down cake. They were out dang it!!

Disappointing Experience at the New Casper's Location I've been a regular at Casper's for years, even before they moved, but since the move, the experience has taken a turn for the worse. I didn't say much when the burgers didn't quite measure up, but this last visit was hard to ignore. I ordered the Frito pie for $8.99, expecting a plate of Fritos smothered in chili and cheese, as advertised. Instead, I got a plate with some chili on top--not nearly enough to cover the chips. I tried mixing it up to get an even coat, but it was impossible. When I asked for just a little more chili, the waitress hesitantly mentioned there would be an extra charge. She offered to check, then returned and repeatedly apologized, saying it was the new management's policy. It wasn't her fault, but it showed how the new management is trying to nickel and dime customers. If you're going to charge nearly $9 for a Frito pie (something other places sell for $6), at least don't skimp on the chili. Even the people next to me at the bar were shocked. One of them mentioned that with just a little bit of customer service, they'd come back. We all agreed--no more visits to this location. What a shame.

Burgers, fries, and onion rings were great. Much better than Steak and Shake and generous portions. Drive thru was fast and easy. Will definitely be back to support this local landmark.

Have you had the best chili cheese fries in town and the biggest! I mean the biggest you can find anywhere! I can't even eat all of them. As it is a meal for one person or a 4 person appetizer easly! Caspers is the place to go. It's nine dollars but it's $20 worth of chili fries. Compared to everybody else is charging five and six dollars and you don't even get a quarter of what you get at Caspers! Plus tons of cheese and chili!

This is the cutest little place and cheeseburger was amazing. Probably the best burger I have ever had.

I had a double burger with grilled onions and fries it was very delicious our server was excellent he kept our coffees full and checked on us a few times. The restaurant was clean and colorful overall great place.

Good old style flat grill burgers. Takes me back in time to the burger shack of my youth. These places are hard to fine.

My bf came here for lunch and ordered a burger, which he said was really good. The only downside is he came home with the raunchiest farts known to mankind. Other than that great place!

Why go to McDonald's or Burger King when you can get the real stuff here? The price for a Combo meal is about the same but made with love. Food was freshly made. They give you a ton of fries too! Support local businesses and stop by here instead

We were driving around town looking for dinner and just happened to pass this place. Luckily we turned around and tried it! There is not one bad thing to be said other than too bad the original location is no longer where it is. The interior is so fun and just as historic. You are welcome immediately by very friendly staff who obviously love their jobs! Fast service, all friendly! Limited menu but that is all you need here. Will definitely be going back if ever in the area again.

Closed. Was moving to a new location, but has not yet opened. Will keep an eye out for progress.

Haven't been here in years. Best burger in Springfield, chili is still the only one I can eat. I highly recommend it. Server was excellent as well. Love the "still weird " art work.

I was anxious to try Casper's at their new location on S. Glenstone. Previously my coworkers and I were regular customers at the old place on Main St.. I was rather disappointed to find the chili was not the same chili as it always was. It had more chili seasoning and was not as mild as before. I happen to like a chili with a bit of a bite so it was perfect for me. Even though it was not the same chili as before, it was still good. Mine came out barely even warm though which was a bit disappointing. The staff were friendly. The place seemed clean. All that said, I would eat there again but would not expect the original Caspers chili. The tastebuds want what the tastebuds want.

I have never been a fan of their chili probably because I love my chili best I do love their Always crowded you need to consider wait time when going .

If you visit Springfield, you must eat at Casper's! We went with our cousins who have been before. The restaurant is in a Quonset hut. So eclectic and cozy! The art on the wall and ceilings was so much fun. Our waitress Marci was super friendly! She said the best thing to order is the double meat cheeseburger so that's what we got! The patties are thin so it wasn't overwhelming. The buns were steamed and so soft. I had the onion rings too and others at our table had the fries. All delicious. Our cousin also got a small bowl of chili, it looked really good! Casper's has been in business a long time, I think they said since 1909. It is quite the experience!

Get the Frito pie! Use the chili vinegar liberally. Make sure you take a friend, this thing is HUGE!!!! We moved from Springfield to Washington state two years ago and this is the only thing we miss! No pictures because we always ate them too fast!

Served chile and cake from this dive spot to old friends who loved it. Need to try their burgers!!!

I ate at Casper's today. It's been 20 years since I've eaten here, and it was really great! Service was friendly and fast, the restaurant was clean, and the food was really good. If you're looking for basic good food at a reasonable price Casper's is hard to beat. If you going for lunch be prepared to wait, because it can get really busy and seating is somewhat limited.

Casper's was a restaurant on my "Springfield bucket list" so my husband and I stopped by on our lunch break. It was definitely an "experience". The restaurant itself is fun & quirky with a definite "greasy spoon hole-in-the-wall diner" vibe. Due to covid protocols, about half the seating was blocked off with only two corner booths and the counter seating available. Our waitress was very efficient and nice & after a short wait, we were seated (with our permission) next to a quirky stranger at the full booth. We ordered the double chili cheese burger, chili cheese dog, and a fry basket. The burger itself was good, but the rest of the food was "meh". For a place famous for their chili, we expected more seasoning/flavor. Unfortunately, my husband summed it up as "the chili tastes like it just got dumped out of a can." The fries were just okay & the hot dog was a generous size but not that flavorful. We're glad we got to experience Casper's, but it's definitely not a place we need to re-visit.

Best diner in Springfield. Not a lot of room but food comes out quick so the wait is not long for a seat to open up. Buger was perfectly cooked with a good grill on it. Didn't get to try the chili cheese fries this time but will be back for some.

Classic great hamburger and chili dog. First time here. They were very busy, but incredibly efficient. The service was excellent. Staff is very nice. Reasonably priced.will be back.

Was looking for a good old fashioned burger place for dinner and seen the reviews this place had so thought I'd give it a try, haven't had much luck following reviews a lot of times. Wow this place didn't disappoint. The burger was very good and filling, the fresh cut fries were great as well. Also had a small bowl of chili. My waitress was a very friendly young lady who kept checking up on me to make sure I was enjoying my meal, I was very much enjoying it. I accidentally spilled my drink and the young man came right over to clean it up for me as I apologized to him for being messy. Definitely a must try place, with an old fashioned feel inside as well. I'll definitely stop back in as I'm a big fan of old fashioned burger places over chain restaurants any day.

What happened?!!! I don't know who took this place over, but the trendy prices gotta stop!! I paid $10.25 for a tea, fries and chili cheese burger. WTH?!!! So with a tip it was $13 for one person. Let's get this straight; this place is a dive, and I almost gagged from the smell of whatever they were frying up. This is basically "bar food" sure they have a great chili, but that's as far as it goes! The waitress "while lovely and attentive" is absolutely bonkers to say they have the "best burger in town" uhhh no ma'am you do not! I remember growing up with this place, and being able to get a local meal at a good price, but now it's just an overpriced gas station minus the petroleum.

Finally caught a time that we could stop in. Food was barely hot. Chili was a commercial chili- not the original Casper's. The texture and flavor were just not the same.

Awesome food!!! My favorite is the Wammy. Great service. Fun to just sit at the counter.

Just a classic place to try in Springfield. Food has always been okay, you go for more of an atmosphere. Unfortunately they are in the process of moving buildings and it's delayed so I can't speak of what it will be like at the "new" location.

This place! You know what I'm saying?! You hope to find joints like this across the country: little places that believe in serving good food quickly and without price gouging. Jewels like this are to be treasured and shared. Despite the small size of the place and limited seating area, we were able to find two seats at the bar immediately. There is pretty quick turnover, so I would think even a line would move fast here. The menu is pretty straightforward, nothing overly fancy, and not complicated, so don't pore over it for too long. We had the same thing: bacon double cheese burgers with a single side of chili cheese fries to split. That was still too much food, basically! The fries are huge, and the burgers are nothing to slouch at either. Both were super hot and very fresh. The chili, what everyone seemed to be raving about, is quite good. I wouldn't liken it to any other style, except perhaps a Coney dog sauce. It's somewhat loose without being runny, very deep in flavor, dark, and meaty. It might even have too much depth of flavor, since it comes across as heavy on the palette. But, add on a dab or two of their hot sauce? Symphonic!! Seriously, that stuff made everything vibrant and awake! I asked if it was homemade and if they sell it, but she said it was Arizona Gunslinger's sauce. Tangent: you can buy if from the company website, and it's totally delicious. I was really impressed by this joint. It has some history, and a ton of said history is displayed on the walls and ceiling. Old posters speak of a time long ago, whether this Quonset hut experienced them or not. It's a no frills, no nonsense, no facade place, where you know what you're going to get and you know the price is fair. This is a beautiful place, and I really hope I can stop by again some day.

You need to stop and try the double cheese burger and chili with cheese. The cony dog is fabulous!

Man this place was a staple back in the day. After the move and reopen it seems they're reaching for a crowd that isn't interested in them. They've got such a weird ambiance now with weird creepy pictures and masks and skulls covering the walls, I thought maybe it was "leftovers" from the previous restaurant but it's not. It was a decorative decision that should be removed. Our server was very rude and we felt like we were a burden to her. Food was okay but nothing near what it used to be. Very cramped and close but everyone seemed like they would rather be anywhere but there at work. 1/10 do not recommend.

One word describes this unique place ... "Awesome"! Have been here twice and just loved it, the service was great and the burgers and chili is awesome. A must visit place when you go to Springfield, MO!

My husband mentioned this place after seeing it on FB so when we drove over to Springfield, we sought it out. I'm so glad we did. It's a tiny place with limited seating but does it have flavor! Very unique with old and new posters, prints, figurines, etc. they line the curved ceiling. One waitress doing it all and I believe just one cook. The menu is limited but their shtick is that they are the oldest cafe in town, since 1909 and pride theirselves on the chili I ordered a cheeseburger which normally comes with mustard, pickle, onion and relish. I opted out of all that and stuck with mayo and tomato. It was delish! Nothing like a freshly made patty grilled up greasy. I also got a cup of chili. Wow, the cup runneth over. Full of meat and a few beans, it was decent chili. I wouldn't say the best I've ever had, but it wasn't bad. I didn't care for the fries at all. They are totally missing the boat on the fries. Considering the fresh burger and chili, I'm surprised they don't have fresh cut fries! They have just run of the mill frozen fries. Blah. They give you saltines for the chili in a basket. No paper or anything, just 20 or so crackers dumped in a basket and set on the table. Hmm. Wonder how many hands have been on those? Uh, nope. People were waiting outside to come in (no waiting space) so if you don't time it right and have to wait, make it a nice day :) I saw some fresh pies for dessert and a mean looking frito pie at the next table. I'd come back for the burger and the character of the joint. The waitress was top notch. But when you are done, get out. They need your table for the next patron!

Casper's is just not what it used to be. Too much grease and the chili isn't the same.

Probably the best burger I have had in the past 8 years. Chili is awesome! Unique, flavorful and staff was amazing! Traveling through this was much needed break.

This is a Diner's diner, y'all. The real deal, Great American Story, authentically pure kind of diner. First, the building. An orange-front Quonset hut on the corner of a lot. Who can resist? A quick search online told us they have the best burgers in town, and have for decades. Our familiar glance toward each other that meant, "Why not?" had us turning around and entering the parking lot. Our first visit, December 2016, had me eating the Casperito. My friend had fried pickles and a burger. We both loved it. If fine food is what you're after, begone with you! If true diner food, and a true diner experience, along with charming service and eclectic decor, are what you're after? Get the self seated immediately! Marcie served us both times, and we LOVE Marcie. When I'm there in September, I hope to see her again. Our second time, in May 2017, we had cheeseburgers and the fried pickles. And it was everything. EVERYTHING. You will not find a better stack of meat and cheese anywhere in Springfield or the surrounding area. My friend is a travel nurse, and I'm glad she's back in MO. Because that means in September I get to visit and we get to chow down on a deliciously juicy, cheesy, perfect burger while listening to Marcie make everyone feel like they're just stopping in to sit & eat in their best friend's kitchen.

God I love this place! You literally have to visit Casper's when you come to town. It is a greasy spoon, everybody knows everybody, kind of place. You have to get there early or they might run out of chili and you do not want to miss out on the chili. We love the frito pie, coneys, and burgers. If you are in for a true experience, get your burger covered in chili. You cannot go wrong with the chili cheese burger! They take cards now but you will get a small fee, so if that bugs you, bring cash.

What a place!! If you want to talk about a "hole in the wall" joint, this is it. Go there.. you WON'T regret it!! The waitress is so friendly and a doll. We ordered the fried pickles and chili cheese fries and were amazed. The chili could use a bit more flavor, but still VERY good. This place is known for their chili, however the waitress convinced us to come back and try the double cheeseburger. We will be back to take that on!!

Double burger, no questions. This place was a treat to the eyes and the tummy! Great vibes all around, staff was kind and friendly- love genuine good people making great food! Thanks!!

A unique experience, but a tasty one! Chili, burgers, and fried pickles are quite good. We are so glad we stopped by and were able to try this unique restaurant!