These 14 Awesome Diners in Missouri Will Make You Feel Right At Home

Missouri is home to numerous diners offering traditional American comfort food and retro decor.

Diners are an American tradition, and Missouri has them sprinkled all over the state.  From greasy spoons to retro decor, these places offer patrons things like traditional American comfort food, breakfast all day, and all the extras like shakes and malts or homemade pies.  Each location has a link for you to go to find out more information about menus, history, and specials. A while back we told you about Retro Places, which included a few diners, but there are more in Missouri than those few.  Here are some fine examples:

1. Broadway Diner, Columbia

Location: 22 S 4th Street, Columbia

Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Saturday 24 hours, Sunday-Tuesday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Facebook Page: The Broadway Diner

2. Oscar’s Classic Diner, Jefferson City

Location: 2118 Schotthill Woods Drive, Jefferson City

Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Website: www.oscarsclassicdiner.com

3. 87 Diner, Boonville

Location: 19510 Steven Kole Court, Boonville

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Yelp: 87 Diner

4. Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, Branson

Location: 2800 W 76 Country Boulevard, Branson

Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Website: www.melshardluckdiner.com

5. Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Café, Branson

Location: 285 State Highway 165, Branson

Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Website: www.bransonuptown.com

6. Casper’s, Springfield

Location: 601 W Walnut Street, Springfield

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Facebook page: Casper’s chili

7. Iggy’s Diner, Carthage

Location: 2400 Grand Avenue, Carthage

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Website: www.iggysdiner.com

8. Goody Goody Diner, St. Louis

Location: 5900 Natural Bridge Avenue, St. Louis

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Website: www.goodygoodydiner.com

9. Tubby’s Diner, Springfield

Location: 2204 W College Street, Springfield

Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Website: www.tubbysdiner.com

10. Nelle Belle’s Diner, Kansas City

Location: 150 E US Highway 69, Kansas City

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Facebook page: Nelle Belle’s Diner

11. Rt. 66 Diner, St. Robert

Location: 126 St Robert Boulevard, St. Robert

Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Thursday 6:00 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday open 24 hours, Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Website: www.route66dinermo.com

12. Jackson Street Diner, St. Mexico

Location: 114 W Jackson Street, St. Mexico

Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Facebook page: Jackson Street Diner

13. Allin’s Diner, St. Charles

Location: 130 N Kingshighway Street, St. Charles

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Facebook page: Allin’s Diner

14. Chili Mac’s Diner

Location: 510 Pine Street, St. Louis

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday

Yelp: Chili Mac’s Diner

Most towns in Missouri have at least one local diner, how about in your town?  Have you been to any of these places?  Share in the comments below.

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