Florissant City Diner

1st time visiting, had heard great reviews from friends. Order a variety of food, meat omelet, double bacon cheese burger, pancakes sandwich. Food was decent. Burger was best out of all the food. Omelet needed something else...kind of bland. Pancake sandwich was also ok, more gimmick. Service failed MISERABLY!! Waitress was very nice, but got nothing right on the order. She never told us her name, so guess that was a good idea since im doing this review. Asked for crispy hashbrown, the were under cooked. Asked for all toppings for Burger, they didn't come. So syrup for Pancake dish. And finally we we got all our food, no utensils to eat with. But yes, we still paid, didnt ask for anything to be removed, and gave still gave 20% tip. So please take this review as a legitimate critique.

My wife and I had a nice time food was great orange juice was boathouse brand which is one of the top brands you can get everything was homemade and hot.. they had a bottle of hot sauce.. wish they would have a good salsa but I'm not complaining

I’m a traveler and with lots of experience and love to review things! So let’s get right into! As soon as I walk into this restaurant, the decorations was absolutely captivating and I feel as if I knew everyone for a long time I have family comfort feeling. The server was amazing. She treated me as if we’ve been friends for a long time. Great smile, soft welcome voice. As I waited for a short time until I receive my food. I’ve seen several people talking as if they visit their place regularly and as if everyone knows each other.. the place is very diverse and it seemed like everyone is family even though everyone is a different color. I enjoy stuff like that! I ordered one of Adam’s cheeseburgers because I’ve heard it’s one of the best in St. Louis! Let me tell you! The crisp, grill burger with the cheese and onions was absolutely spectacular! And their crispy fries is some of the best prices that I have in a long time. I don’t usually comment much on drinks because I don’t drink my calories ;I eat them. And let me tell you, the food here is absolutely amazing. The burgers are a 10/10, and the omelet and gravy truly taste like the South. When something tastes like the South, you know it’s delicious. I also love meeting restaurant owners to get a feel for their attitude and passion. The owner, Adam, is incredibly kind, sweet, soft-spoken, and humble. The way he presented the food perfectly matched his personality and it shows in every bite. As someone with many food allergies, I’m very careful about what I eat, and I truly appreciated how comfortable and confident I felt ordering here. Overall, this place is a 10/10 across the board: Food: 10 Staff personality: 10 Décor: 10 Prices: very affordable Honestly, based on how good the food tastes, I’m surprised it isn’t more expensive. We’re lucky to have a place like this. Bring your family, friends, or loved ones,you won’t be disappointed. And if you are disappointed, then return to try the pancakes? It’s absolutely delicious. They melt in your mouth and will definitely put a smile on your face.

The Florissant City Diner has been a first choice for myself, my family, and multiple friends for well over ten years, especially after a long fun Saturday night when you need a good, hearty, filling breakfast. The gravy skillet is always top notch as well as any of their omelets. and usually is more food than I can eat. I also eat lunch there a few times a month as it is SO close to my work. And their burgers are always phenomenal. (Their fried egg burger is my go-to choice) I can truthfully say for as long as I can remember, I have never had a bad experience there with the service or the food. Definitely, a must try if you've never checked it out!

My family and I eat here frequently and it’s is always and consistently the absolute best. Best Cheeseburgers anywhere and pancakes so good you’ll dream about them! The servers and other workers are always so nice and willing to go the extra mile to be sure you’re satisfied. The prices are fantastic too, and you won’t go away hungry here! Excellent, excellent, excellent! Five stars plus for sure!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Great food and service. The slider is one of my favorites. Pancakes for my wife. The whole staff are very efficient and friendly. Very accommodating to those using a wheelchair. Additional handicap parking would be helpful but, we work through it. Our visits are always worth it.

My family has been eating at the diner for over 20 years and it is Always our first choice breakfast spot in Florissant. Max and his family are some of the most kind hearted and interesting people I’ve ever spoken to, and I have never found another restaurant that could make scrambled eggs like Max makes them. We love the diner!!! Affordable, quality hand made food, and always fun talking with the staff.

Food is SO GOOD! I love their pancakes and I think it’s called Grandmas Breakfast. I’ve never had their burgers but I’ve heard they are very good! I can tell you that they look amazing! Keep in mind that this place is very small. And they are very busy - always!! The reason??? Because the food is so good! Locals do not mind waiting in line for a seat. Also, because they are always busy - doesn’t mean they are rude. Their waitresses work their tails off and are always so nice. Great local place! It’s very popular with the locals!! 😋.

My friend and I went to City Diner for lunch around 1 PM. Although it was a bit crowded, we were able to find a seat right away. Our waitress was very kind and checked on us frequently. From what I remember from my middle school days, City Diner is the best place to get a burger in North County. As a big burger fan, I truly love the burgers here. I ordered the Adam's double cheeseburger with a side of fries, and as always, it was delicious--I loved it! The ambiance can feel a bit crowded and loud, but it's definitely a great spot to grab lunch with a friend. I wouldn't recommend it for large groups, as it's more suited for smaller gatherings. Overall, the staff interacts with customers, shares stories, and ensures you have a wonderful meal. I highly recommend checking out City Diner and forming your own opinion about the restaurant!

I hate to say this as a Florissant local but I can longer recommend this spot. Quality has been in decline for a bit now, but today was atrocious all around. Stopped in on 7/5 around 1045am for breakfast. Place was just over 1/4 full and they had 3 or 4 ladies taking orders. They were prompt in initial greeting and order taking (this is where two stars come from) but after that it all fell apart. Two simple orders; French toast with two eggs (over easy) and two pieces of bacon, and a slinger with rye toast. Order took a bit longer than anticipated to arrive, not too big a deal, but the order came out piecemeal with neither of us getting our all items on initial service. On both the eggs were cooked over hard, the bacon was burnt, the slinger missing cheese, and the "hash browns" lacked any seasoning or proper cook to them. Rye toast came out about 10 minutes later and barely warm let alone toasted. The French toast didn't even arrive till after all the other food was gone. It was cold, soggy, and clearly needed more time on the flattop. Server tried to do her best, but there appears to be no way for the kitchen to tell staff that food is up aside from them having to always keep watch. They lack any ability to keep items warm once it leaves the kitchen, and they really need to get a new cooking staff or at least get some training for their cooking staff. Florissant lacks any good breakfast food locations that are not fast food and they really could increase their business if they take time to look at and fix their internal problems.

Very crowded and seating is not set up properly. Service was awful and food burnt and tasteless. Would not refer anyone to dine here. I thought I found a hidden gem diner. But was I wrong. Will never return!

The Florissant City Diner seems to be a go to spot , it was a constant flow of customers coming and going. The staff greeted me and my family upon entering the establishment and we were able to have a seat quickly. The waitress came and took our order I'm a timely fashion. You can order breakfast and lunch items at any time although they are only open from daily from 7am until 2:30pm. I ordered a patty melt which was no as seasoned as I would have preferred but it was okay, the onion rings I ordered came to the table a little cold. The omelet my hubby had he said was good but his hashbrowns were tasteless. The ambiance was that of Diner nothing fancy about it yet still pretty clean.

Great neighborhood diner! Always happy to take friends here, especially if we want a good breakfast or burger.

Always friendly and always a wonderful meal. The staff is welcoming, the food is consistently delicious, and it's one of those places you can count on every time.

I have eaten there twice since seeing them highly recommended on TV. The first visit I ordered a BLT sandwich. The bread was old, wrinkled and tasted bad. My second visit I ordered a routine meal. Bacon, two eggs over medium well and potatoes. Nothing was warm on my plate except the eggs. They were warm but not hot. It was obvious everything else had been cooked earlier and just placed on my plate.

I've been meaning to put a lil review for this place. All & all no issues. Food is reasonably priced. The place is a little small for me. No problem with service either.

It's very homey. It's a typical diner. The food was good. The restaurant itself was dinerish, and the server was really sweet.

This was our first time visiting this local establishment. It is a seat yourself type of diner. It took a few minutes for a server to greet us and get our drink order. Initial our eggs and hash browns came out cold. It took several minutes for my server to come back so that I could inform her. I ordered French toast and I'm sure I waited over 15 minutes for them and my second order of hash browns. Grant it our city had a bad storm the night before, which is what the staff kept saying is the reason for all of the mishaps and delays. But I also do DoorDash and I've seen them busier than they were today. A few of the staff members also alluded that many people from the city were coming to the diner for breakfast because other restaurants were closed. I beg to differ. In conclusion, long food wait times, cold food, and order not being brought out together or in a reasonable time frame to the other food. For context it was two of us in our party and we ordered pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and French toast. The French toast was bland. No cinnamon or nutmeg. Heavy egg wash. Hash browns were thick and not seasoned.

My first visit went so well I decided to order in lunch . I ordered to go a double hamburger with the works and cheese fries. Upon pick up the food was ready and waiting. Staff friendly, great portion size for two meals and pricing was reasonable. Kudos to another great meal .

The food here is always quick and pretty good! I sat at the counter for the first time and it was actually pretty pleasant! I always come here when I don't want to make breakfast for myself!!

Florissant diner is a hidden gem. Stop by for breakfast and or lunch. Great food. Large portions. Reasonably Priced. Great service.Excellent Coffee.Owner Adam is a great person always has a smile. Kristina runs the floor and is always on point with her excellent service and whit. Stop in

Friendly service and fantastic food in an adorable diner in the heart of Old Town Florissant.

First time at Florissant City Diner. Service was amazing, and the ambience was great. I ordered the farmer's breakfast (3 pieces of French toast, eggs scrambled with cheese, sausage links, and a side of hash-browns.) Pros: -Eggs and sausage were not spectacular but met expectations. Cons: -French Toast: I was disappointed in the French toast because the photos on yelp looked amazing. The taste on the other hand was subpar. They use a heavy egg wash on the French toast and you will see and taste eggs in each bite. The egg wash was overbearing for me to the point were I couldn't finish it. -Hash-browns: the hash browns were dry and without flavor. Just think of the taste as a hot mashed potato. Breakfast Restaurant Expectations Level: White Knight Diner, Polite Society

Maybe we went on a bad day but wasn't impressed. Food comes out weird timing wise and both our orders were wrong. They offered to fix but were making very weird excuses about the cooks. Nothing we got looked like the pictures that people post, so the excuses were way off the mark and xenophobic to boot. Nothing about this experience sat well with us. Sad about this experience because we have been wanting to try here for a while and will not be returning.

Great food & even better service. It's just a nice neighborhood gem. Breakfast at the diner is the best way to start your day.

Our breakfast was great. Don't you just love diners. Their food is exactly what you expect from an old fashioned diner. It's like your grandma made it. This is a quaint old place in an old brick building. All of our breakfasts were delicious and great service too. The prices are good too.

The food is priced well and you get alot for your money. The service was good. The place is small but we really liked it and how it's decorated. They even had good music playing.

I am not unfamiliar with this diner. I have gone there on several occasions to eat lunch and dinner, as well as in 2021, I worked nearby and used to love to order their burgers which were really good. On today, I ordered breakfast to go for me and my mom and I have to say, the potatoes were not good at all, nor was the veggie omelet seasoned. The potatoes were not made the usual way, like they are of the photo. They were crinkle cut like chips and very thin. This could be why they were cooked too hard to chew even after I refried them and seasoned them up with pepper and onions. I believe the cooks are new, just need to know how to season and soft fry the potatoes.

Great, small town diner! Food is wonderful and made to order. Service is amazing, and has a family feel!

First time visiting and will definitely be back! FCD is a cute, quaint little dinner. Walking in, we were greeted with a smile. Self seating. The service was great! Reasonably priced. The only downside, once they're out of something, they're out; but they will work to accommodate. We visited for breakfast which was sufficient. I had the veggie skillet hash - delicious and filling. But as we looked around at the plates passing by, the burgers were definitely an eye catcher!

Waited 30 minutes to sit, 30 minuted for order. They bring it to me and tell me they're out of gravy. I should have been able to make that decision, because I would have picked something different. Onions weren't cooked, crunchy and because I wasn't happy the waitresses had an attitude with me. Awards? I don't get it.. I'll never go back and I'll let everyone know.

I went to this diner for the first time today and it was all I was told it was and then some. The food was great and so was the service. They have the largest pancakes I've ever seen in my life. I ordered French toast, eggs, bacon and hash browns. The hash browns were not frozen they were homemade, boiled and sliced. They were delicious. It had a very home feeling about it I highly recommend this business if you want great food at a reasonable price.

This place is like my second family :) you won't leave hungry good portions for your money !! Service with friendly smiles every day

This was a wonderful dining experience at this diner. Classic American cuisine- great service and great coffee.

amazing food and atmospher. The waitress Kristina was top notch and our food was prepared by the owner. fantastic place for family

I have been here twice now. The service was great - I'll say that right off the bat. My problem with this place is the food - everything here tastes boxed or microwaved. The sausage links are over-microwaved to the point where they have like a chewy crust around the outside. The eggs look and taste like boxed eggs and the potatoes are under cooked and completely unseasoned so they have that wet potato taste. The French toast and pancakes are decent and the coffee is very good. Something there made me very sick though - I have to think it was those sausages.

For the best breakfast and burgers in North County look no further than Florissant City Diner. With an expansive breakfast menu that ranges from omelets, breakfast skillets, and the St. Louis hangover cure The Slinger you're bound to find something you're craving. Now let's talk about these burgers. Cooked right on the flattop so you get that crispy edge, and topped with anything your heart desires(granted it's on the menu). I highly suggest the double bacon cheeseburger.

Great diner the service was outstanding. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive.

Went to this place for an omelette after checking it out on yelp. Its super small and the wait time was way too long for mediocre breakfast. I ordered a omelets with Cleese and sausage and green peppers but received an omelette with bone n ham &toast.The wait was super long and the front area was too small and congested. Also the price was a little higher than the menu price on yelp overall not worth it I coulda went to waffle house.

Good food and fast service. This place feels like a small town diner and is a good contrast to corporate breakfast restaurants. The farm skillet is my favorite.

Mom and pop style diner. They seat you right away even when it's busy. Family friendly. Coffee was good. Food was okay. Deducted one star for the hash browns. It may be a regional thing but I didn't like that they were super thick chunks and the flavor wasn't the best to me. Overall I would go back again and I imagine people like them that way it was just my personal preference. Service was excellent

Lexy was our server and she was AWESOME. We came during the breakfast rush and you could tell every worker was super busy and running around like crazy. She was very nice and everything came out perfect and on time. I highly recommend this florissant staple of a restaurant! Lexy, great job! I'd come back to eat specifically for your excellent service. Thank you!

Good service, food taste not so much. Asked for extra crispy hash browns, just slightly crisp, tasted more like potato pancake,very mushy inside and an off taste on the outside, like rancid oil. Both the sausage Pattie's and links were obviously sitting around for a while, not freshly made at all. A one and done for us as for breakfast, maybe their lunches are better

Cute little diner in Florissant. The breakfast items are priced very affordable. This breakfast place is my go-to for a quick home-cooking breakfast. Customer service is sweet.

Overall it was a very mediocre yet satisfying experience. The food wasn't to die for, but it was not bad. It was the good old reliable home cooking kind of food. Not a lot of personality, not a lot to write home about, but you can count on it to fill you up.

I only been in here once, and this was my first time! From what I can tell, the restaurant has got to be something good, the patrons did not mind waiting for minutes to get a seat, not one of them that came to the door said forget it. They all said I will wait, at least from my observation. We had a bit of a wait as they only have 6 tables, but they do have two bars one being very small. It is a small dining room also, but it almost makes you think of home. The prices are right, the food is good. Don't be surprised if the people you sit next to decides to have a conversation with you. There is a nice laid back older crowd that patronizes here, which is what I love! The only thing about it is, they have limited space, so there is a need to get you serviced, fed and out the door as they have people waiting to come in. If you could come in and eat and take your time socializing, you would never go home probably as you would want to stay and talk to all the interesting people. I felt like you could get to know someone here, and make some friends. I ordered the Farmers omelet, it looked great, nice appeal. In addition to that I swapped out the toast for the pancake, they give you 1 pancake instead of the toast if you want it swapped. The pancake looked nice, good appeal lightly golden, it was one of those soft buttermilk type pancakes a bit doughy to me but thin and good, not great! I had hash browns...oh boy did those hash brown ever have eye appeal, they looked just like the one I would want my hash browns to look always. The only problem is, no tabasco sauce...I cannot do hash browns right without tabasco sauce. They have hot sauce but you know that has more of a sour taste than a spicy hot taste, not what I am looking for on my hash browns. I also had a cup of coffee, well I drink Starbucks it was not as strong as theirs but tasted good. The Farmers omelet had a fresh, clean delicious flavor to it. You could actually enjoy the eggs and taste the different components of the omelet. No one thing simply overwhelmed the other, they all married together to make it a delicious omelet almost made me think it was healthy. It was not a greasy omelet like most diners may serve, this had some love on it. The hash browns taste were the same way, clean, fresh, delicious not greasy or artery clogging. They were quite good, but could have been awesome...lol...with tabasco sauce! The coffee was good, however, it was weak but good. I am saying that because I drink my coffee on the strong side, with cream and sugar. If you like it black this may be perfect for you! I enjoyed my breakfast overall and I plan to go back there for lunch and more. This is a clean establishment and they take care of this place; it is small, however, that may be what makes it so special.

Great service. Large ports for a great price. Order the gyro omelette. Will be back Mom order over easy eggs and they write cooked to perfection

This is a diner that is too small and trying to pass off sirloin steaks for hamburger patty's. Also trying to sit people down to eat with tables close together no 6 feet order. Server's not wearing gloves food looks rushed and not appetizing at all. I did not enjoy the food or atmosphere and won't back.

Was our go to place for years. But the quality of the service and food have gone down considerably. Wife and I ordered breakfast. One meal came out later the check was delivered to the table. Asked about the second meal and they prepared it. Hash browns are very plain and don't have flavor. Tables are not cleaned between customers. Facility is too large for the staff. Should block off half the tables until proper staff is available.

This is a great weekend spot for a quick breakfast. It's friendly staff, and local customers make home feeling. Thee food comes out fast and hot. My favourite is the home potatoes with toast and bacon. One of the servers Miles is super fun and friendly always has a smile on his face and ready to serve. Located in the heart if downtown florissant MO. Stop by for breakfast or grab yourself a burger super juicy and good. This little gem has always been my go too in Sunday when I did not feel like cooking at home. I am happy to see that they are bacj open and accepting inside seating again.

Best burger in town. Wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. Very friendly staff, feel like a family

Unlike the other rides I didn't have a wait. Maybe because I went on a Wednesday while everyone else was at work. Serve was fast and friendly . The place was small but this isn't my guest home in the wall. Everything was clean and the food came out fast. The food was just so, so. It wasn't good or bad. I ordered pigs in a blanket and a side of hash browns .

"Everything is done online these days." This is the kind of small talk to be expected at the Florissant City Diner. Located in Old Town Florissant, FCD caters to mostly an older churchgoing crowd. When I came in this morning, I was outaged by about thirty years by the next youngest patron. With that kind of cliental, one might assume that FCD is a classic, no frills greasy spoon, and this assumption would be accurate. It embodies the two main characteristics of a greasy spoon: inexpensive and GREASY! Most breakfast meals range from $4-$6. My choice was the Farmer's Breakfast: three slices of French toast, two eggs, and two sausage patties, all for $4.99. I also added a side of homemade biscuits and gravy for an additional $2.29. Pretty average meal, however, I have a feeling that is what FCD meant to accomplish. Have a standard breakfast for a reasonable price. FCD also has a lunch menu and vegetarian options!

Tried it for today for the first time and I wasn't impressed. My food was very greasy and bland. The turkey sausage had a repulsive rubbery texture. When I complained about the turkey sausage, instead of asking if I would like something else, the lady announced that she could take off 1 order of sausage off but not the other. I told her that I would pay for both orders but to just know that it was nasty. All of my food was disgusting, even the pancakes.

I had heard about the diner from guys at work- after seeing a couple breakfasts I was in- I called in my order- was finished within the 10 mins- walked in and it was being put into a bag-I did not get cheese or anything just so I could taste the cooking- Yes it is a little greasy- but this is diner food- you get what you pay for - and for being a small restaurant in the middle of Florissant it does more than descent -

Very nice and kind people, excellent experiance. Also, they have got best burgers in saint louis.

Every time I visit this restaurant the service is key & love the young ladies that work there. Please get the burger when you do go.