Across Missouri, of the 417 diners we list, 391 give a phone number and 229 have a website. 51 are branches of national chains — Waffle House (27), Huddle House (11), Denny's (8); the remaining 366 are independent. By what they offer: 18 serve pancakes, 8 serve pie, 8 serve milkshakes. Most often named on their own websites: waffles (32) and breakfast (26). The longest-running is Kirby's Sandwich Shop, in business since 1907. 9 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 diners in Missouri
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Jonesy's Travel CenterLebanon
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2Buzz CafeSturgeon
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3Florissant City DinerFlorissant
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4Norma's DinerJoplin
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5Huddle HouseDe Soto
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6Ray's DinerExcelsior Springs
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7Waffle HouseSt Louis
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8Black Bear DinerIndependence
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9Donna's Drive InClinton
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10Babe's Drive InJoplin
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single diner are listed further down this page.
- St Louis28
- Kansas City24
- Springfield18
- Saint Louis15
- Columbia6
- Independence6
- Branson5
- Florissant5
- Joplin5
- Poplar Bluff5
- St Charles5
- Arnold4
- Cape Girardeau4
- Dexter4
- Jefferson City4
- Moberly4
- Reeds Spring4
- Boonville3
- Camdenton3
- Charleston3
- Clinton3
- De Soto3
- Farmington3
- Fulton3
- Hannibal3
- Lebanon3
- O'Fallon3
- St Joseph3
- St Robert3
- Wentzville3
- Windsor3
Other towns in Missouri
One diner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Deb's Dinky DinerAlbany
807 W Jackson St, Albany, MO 64402
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Café 76Anderson
2682 State Hwy 76, Anderson, MO 64831
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Mama's kitchenArchie
404 SW Outer Rd, Archie, MO 64725
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Aurora Family RestaurantAurora
627 E Church St, Aurora, MO 65605
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Haro Brothers RestaurantAva
229 S Spurlock St, Ava, MO 65608
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Bates City DinerBates City
204 W US Highway 40, Bates City, MO 64011-8037
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Waffle HouseBelton
17201 S US Highway 71, Belton, MO 64012-2290
Waffles · Breakfast
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Tara's Cafe & Malt ShopBelton
401 Main St #2511, Belton, MO 64012
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Gold Star Family RestaurantBillings
117 US-60, Billings, MO 65610
Locally owned
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Carla's CafeBismarck
818 E Main St, Bismarck, MO 63624
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The Hop Diner ( formerly Oasis of Blue Eye)Blue Eye
11865 State Hwy 86, Blue Eye, MO 65611
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Twin Island DinerBlue Eye
4831 MO-86, Blue Eye, MO 65611
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The Royal BiscuitBlue Springs
1428 SW US-40, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4616
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WinsteadsBlue Springs
905 NW MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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Huddle HouseBonne Terre
10 Northwood Dr, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
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Bowling Green DinerBowling Green
19 Business Hwy 61 N, Bowling Green, MO 63334
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Donnie's DinerBranson West
11016 E State Hwy 76, Branson West, MO 65737
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Waffle HouseBridgeton
12701 ST CHARLES, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Waffles · Breakfast
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Brookfield Family RestaurantBrookfield
520 W Lockling Ave, Brookfield, MO 64628
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Smittys DinerBrookfield
520 W Lockling St, Brookfield, MO 64628-2002
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Sherry's Home CookinBrunswick
801 E Broadway St, Brunswick, MO 65236
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Misty's RestaurantBuckner
30 US-24, Buckner, MO 64016
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MJ's Soda ShoppeBuffalo
118 Cedar Dr, Buffalo, MO 65622
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Ballard General Store & DinerButler
10002 NE State Route H, Butler, MO 64730
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Quick Dine IIIButler
404 N Orange St, Butler, MO 64730
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Mary's Asian DinerCabool
426 Ozark Ave, Cabool, MO 65689
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Old Tyme DinerCaledonia
201 MO-21, Caledonia, MO 63631
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The Flame DinerCalifornia
1020 W Buchanan St, California, MO 65018
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36 & 3 One StopCallao
319 Chestnut St, Callao, MO 63534
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Dino's DinerCameron
512 N Walnut St, Cameron, MO 64429
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Canseco GrillCampbell
319 MO-53, Campbell, MO 63933
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Sugar Shack Drive-InCampbell
100 Snider Pl, Campbell, MO 63933
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Bulldog Drive-InCarl Junction
1201 E Pennell St, Carl Junction, MO 64834
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Main Street RestaurantCarrollton
11 S Main St, Carrollton, MO 64633
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Iggy's DinerCarthage
2400 S Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836-7904
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Iggy's DinerCarthage
1926 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836-3648
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Helen Winda- G & C DinerCaruthersville
907 Truman Blvd, Caruthersville, MO 63830-1743
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Cedar Hill Dar-E-KremeCedar Hill
7070 State Hwy BB, Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Since 1959
Family-owned
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Jj's CafeCentralia
104 N Allen St, Centralia, MO 65240-1309
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Centralia Family RestaurantCentralia
Centralia, MO
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Jenny's DinerChesterfield
45 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Country KitchenChillicothe
1029 S Washington St, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Since 1939
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J.T.'s DinerChillicothe
612 2nd St, Chillicothe, MO 64601
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Honey Bee Soda Fountain LLCClarence
208 S Pearl St, Clarence, MO 63437
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Kingside DinerClayton
8025 Bonhomme Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
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Break N Egg DinerClayton
7814 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
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Come On In CafeClimax Springs
14520 N SW State Rte 7, Climax Springs, MO 65324
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Smith's RestaurantCollins
Missouri 13 & Business US 54, Collins, MO 64738
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7 Days DinerConcordia
108 NW 4th St, Concordia, MO 64020
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Shelly's Route 66 CafeCuba
402 E Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO 65453
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Emery Truck StopDeerfield
7490 E 54 Hwy, Deerfield, MO 64741-7820
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Sunrise CafeDuquesne
649 S Duquesne Rd, Duquesne, MO 64801
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AJ's DinerEl Dorado Springs
109 US-54, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
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Diner 54El Dorado Springs
109 E US Highway 54, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744-1923
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Silver DollarsEldon
20 Acorn Dr, Eldon, MO 65026
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D's Country KitchenEllsinore
32920 N Outer Road #60, Ellsinore, MO 63937
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Cadillac Bill'sElsberry
403 N Main St, Elsberry, MO 63343
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Brite BitesEminence
101 Main St, Eminence, MO 65466
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Donna's DinerEtterville
207 E 2nd St, Etterville, MO 65026
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Papa’s Diner Featuring Super Smokers BbqEureka
1567 W 5th St, Eureka, MO 63025-1030
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Ray's DinerExcelsior Springs
231 E Broadway Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Exeter DinerExeter
112 W Commercial St, Exeter, MO 65647-9140
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Rays' Dairy DinerFairfax
301 E Main St, Fairfax, MO 64446
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Daybreak CafeFairfax
109 E Main St, Fairfax, MO 64446
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Polly's DinerFenton
544 Gravois Rd, Fenton, MO 63026
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Dave’s Diner - FentonFenton
1059 Gravois Rd, Fenton, MO 63026-4563
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Waffle HouseFestus
1304 Veterans Blvd, Festus, MO 63028
Waffles · Breakfast
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Bonnie’sFisk
112 Lincoln Ave, Fisk, MO 63940-6160
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Forest City DinerForest City
104 Grand Ave, Forest City, MO 64451
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Shirley's KitchenForsyth
16039 US-160, Forsyth, MO 65653
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Huddle HouseFredericktown
1261 MO-72, Fredericktown, MO 63645
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Deb's Diner and BakeryGainesville
22 Court Sq, Gainesville, MO 65655
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Galt Country CafeGalt
111 E N St, Galt, MO 64641
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Reynolds CafeGarden City
Garden City, MO
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Smitty’s DinerGladstone
300 NW 72nd St, Gladstone, MO 64118
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Depot Diner / Hangar at Point 25Golden
23032 Brushy Ln, Golden, MO 65658
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Cooky's CafeGolden City
519 Main St, Golden City, MO 64748
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Ranch CafeGrandview
12704 E Frontage Rd, Grandview, MO 64030
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TJ's CafeGrandview
12408 Blue Ridge Blvd, Grandview, MO 64030
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The 5 DinerGravois Mills
400 Highway 5, Gravois Mills, MO 65037
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That PlaceGreenfield
315 W Water St, Greenfield, MO 65661
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Beverly's Family DinerGrovespring
9545 Highway 5, Grovespring, MO 65662
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Kathy's KitchenHamilton
408 N Davis St, Hamilton, MO 64644
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Donna's DinerHarrisonville
900 N Commercial St, Harrisonville, MO 64701
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Jo Jo'sHazelwood
6849 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
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Home Town DinerHermitage
22425 US-54, Hermitage, MO 65668
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Huckleberry's DinerHigbee
505 Division St, Higbee, MO 65257-1126
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Hot Pots CafeHigginsville
1911 Main St, Higginsville, MO 64037
Since 2007
Woman-owned
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Dave's DinerHigh Ridge
2823 High Ridge Blvd, High Ridge, MO 63049-2205
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High Ridge Family DinerHigh Ridge
4527 Gravois Village Ctr, High Ridge, MO 63049-1838
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Cowboy InnHolden
119 E 2nd St, Holden, MO 64040
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58 DinerHolden
300 E 10th St, Holden, MO 64040
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Airport DinerHollister
130 Wright Brothers Rd, Hollister, MO 65672
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Branson City DinerHollister
1234 Yacht Club Ln, Hollister, MO 65673
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Rosie's DinerHolts Summit
174 W Simon Blvd, Holts Summit, MO 65043
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Eatin PlaceHouston
1450 C W Harry Blvd, Houston, MO 65483-2157
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Betty's RestaurantHouston
6826 US-63, Houston, MO 65483
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Cody's DinerHumansville
102 S Arthur St, Humansville, MO 65674
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Country CupboardJamesport
1011 E Old Highway 6, Jamesport, MO 64648-8112
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McKay's Dari CremeJasper
200 S 4th St, Jasper, MO 64755
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Cookies CafeKahoka
461 N Johnson St, Kahoka, MO 63445
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Lynn's Country DinerKimberling City
13097 MO-13, Kimberling City, MO 65686
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The Rusty Pie TinKing City
105 S US Highway 169, King City, MO 64463-7822
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Iron SkilletKingdom City
3304 Gold Ave, Kingdom City, MO 65262-2109
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Diner 54Kirksville
2700 S Baltimore St, Kirksville, MO 63501
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Spencer's GrillKirkwood
223 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Since 1947
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Hungry MuleLathrop
300 North St, Lathrop, MO 64465
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ShuōLathrop
300 North St, Lathrop, MO 64465-9612
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Johnny Rays Drive InLee's Summit
800 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Since 1956
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Denny'sLee's Summit
301 SE State Route 291, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
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DiMaggio’s American DinerLeeton
501 N Lee St, Leeton, MO 64761
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Maid RiteLexington
1401 Main St, Lexington, MO 64067
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Sunrise CafeLexington
2312 South St, Lexington, MO 64067
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The StoreLicking
108 College Ave, Licking, MO 65542
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Helens Highway 5 DinerLinneus
101 S Main St, Linneus, MO 64653-8273
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Finish Line CafeLonedell
3617 Highway 30, Lonedell, MO 63060-1209
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Izola's PlaceLouisiana
401 S 3rd St, Louisiana, MO 63353
Since 2000
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JJ's TacoBurger & DonutsLouisiana
3406 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO 63353
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Dinner bell cafeMacon
704 Main St, Macon, MO 63552
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Star 63Macon
409 N Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552
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Mona’s DinerMalden
800 S Madison St, Malden, MO 63863-2447
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Mel's diner & quick stopMalta Bend
101 N Linn St, Malta Bend, MO 65339
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Ma Vic's Corner CafeMarceline
122 N Main Street USA, Marceline, MO 64658
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Courtesy DinerMarlborough
8000 S Laclede Station Rd, Marlborough, MO 63123
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Joan's Drive-InMarshall
164 Court St, Marshall, MO 65340
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S&p’s DinerMarshall
227 E Eastwood St, Marshall, MO 65340-1411
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Mom's KitchenMarshfield
210 W Jackson St, Marshfield, MO 65706
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Soda Fountain ExpressMaryland Heights
147 W Port Plaza Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
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Waffle HouseMaryland Heights
12215 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Waffles · Breakfast
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Wheeler's DinerMaryville
421 W 4th St, Maryville, MO 64468-1508
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Michelle's PlaceMayview
400 Marshall St, Mayview, MO 64071
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Lacey's Family DinerMemphis
303 N Clay St, Memphis, MO 63555
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Bucky's Sit or GetMexico
1640 E Liberty St, Mexico, MO 65265
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Diner 54Mexico
2751 S Clark St, Mexico, MO 65265-3720
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Monett Family RestaurantMonett
608 E Broadway St, Monett, MO 65708
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BK's PlaceMonroe City
122 E Summer St, Monroe City, MO 63456-1635
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Ron's Family RestaurantMountain View
125 Oak St, Mountain View, MO 65548
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Ida’s Mae’s Cafe and BakeryMt Vernon
321 W Mt Vernon Blvd, Mt Vernon, MO 65712-1939
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The Sho Me DinerNeosho
204 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850
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Gateway Family DinerNeosho
12651 Gateway Dr, Neosho, MO 64850-7878
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White GrillNevada
200 N Commercial St, Nevada, MO 64772
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Quick DineNevada
1331 N Osage Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772
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Dad's Junction CafeNew Florence
421 Booneslick Rd, New Florence, MO 63363
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The Silver Anchor DinerNew London
17067 Sundance Dr, New London, MO 63459-3812
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DennysNorth Kansas City
1400 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3931
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Waffle HouseOak Grove
451 S Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075
Waffles · Breakfast
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JJ's Down Home CafeOdessa
119 S 2nd St, Odessa, MO 64076
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Olivette DinerOlivette
9638 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132
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Wacky Knacky DinerOsage Beach
5896 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065
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Ole' Highway 50 DinerOtterville
401 Main St, Otterville, MO 65348
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Overland DinerOverland
2539 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114
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Snowensville Chicken & BurgersOwensville
120 S 1st St, Owensville, MO 65066
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Bric's Belgian Waffle And Pancake HouseOzark
W James River Rd., Ozark, MO 65721
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JoMama's Family DinerParis
209 N Main St, Paris, MO 65275
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15 DinerParis
18345 Highway 15, Paris, MO 65275
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The Factory DinerPark Hills
239 W Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601
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Denny'sPeculiar
21921 SE Outer Rd, Peculiar, MO 64078
Waffles
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Park-et RestaurantPerryville
211 S Kingshighway St, Perryville, MO 63775
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Gooch's Good Eats & TreatsPiedmont
110 State Hwy HH, Piedmont, MO 63957
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Zephyr CafePiedmont
907 N Main St, Piedmont, MO 63957
Since 2008
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Waffle HousePlatte City
1305 Platte Falls Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
Waffles · Breakfast
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Country Cafe (Tracy, MO)Platte City
101 Tracy Dr, Platte City, MO 64079
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Phase ReadyPlattsburg
216 N Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477
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Big Creek CafePleasant Hill
113 Wyoming St, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
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Country Roads DinerPleasant Hope
5492 Highway H, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725-8227
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Katie's DinerPortageville
289 W State Highway 162, Portageville, MO 63873
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Ginger's RestaurantRaytown
11555 E 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64133
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Dagwood's CafeRaytown
6204 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown, MO 64133
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E's InnRepublic
253 US-60, Republic, MO 65738
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Daddy's 10-13 DinerRichmond
1003 E Main St, Richmond, MO 64085
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Adrian's Pioneer KitchenRichmond
14711 MO-13, Richmond, MO 64085
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Hillbilly HutRoach
8759 US-54, Roach, MO 65787
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76 CafeRocky Comfort
16655 E State Hwy 76, Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
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Waffle HouseRolla
1405 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
Waffles · Breakfast
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Black Bear Diner St CharlesSaint Charles
2865 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Saint Charles, MO 63303
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Jim's Country Diner Deli & CateringSaint Clair
260 W Gravois Ave, Saint Clair, MO 63077
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Country KitchenSaint Joseph
4229 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Since 1939
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Denny'sSaint Joseph
4015 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3156
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Main Street DinerSaint Peters
315 Main St, Saint Peters, MO 63376
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Jack's Diner 2007 IncSaint Robert
126 Saint Robert Blvd, Saint Robert, MO 65584-3311
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Huckleberry's DinerSalem
300 W 3rd St, Salem, MO 65560-1315
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Linneman's DinerSalisbury
306 E US Highway 24, Salisbury, MO 65281
Waffles
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Hi-Way CafeSalisbury
320 US-24, Salisbury, MO 65281
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Sandy's Place RestaurantScott City
4590 Nash Rd, Scott City, MO 63780
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Huddle HouseSedalia
4575 S Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301
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Tammy's DinerSeneca
1032 Cherokee Ave, Seneca, MO 64865
Family-owned
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Martha's Family RestaurantShelbina
119 S Center St, Shelbina, MO 63468
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First Bite ShelbinaShelbina
302 N Center St #1120, Shelbina, MO 63468
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Fajitas grillShell Knob
25376 State Highway 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747-7343
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Huddle HouseSikeston
116 Hospitality Dr, Sikeston, MO 63801
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Kirby's Sandwich ShopSikeston
109 N Kingshighway ST, Sikeston, MO 63801
Since 1907
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Gari's DinerSlater
420 Industrial Blvd, Slater, MO 65349
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Smithton DinerSmithton
119 Washington St, Smithton, MO 65350
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Aunt C's Malt ShopSouthwest City
205 Main St, Southwest City, MO 64863
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Sunrise Family RestaurantSt Ann
3500 Lindbergh Blvd, St Ann, MO 63074-2105
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Cherokee Pass DinerSt Michael
13461-13499 U.S. 67, St Michael, MO 63645
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Spare Rib InnSteelville
119 Main St, Steelville, MO 65565
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Hill Top RestaurantStewartsville
118 Hill St, Stewartsville, MO 64490
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Christy's CafeStockton
1225 State Hwy 39 D, Stockton, MO 65785
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Vickie's RestaurantStover
211 W 4th St, Stover, MO 65078
BEFORE YOU GO
Before your next diner visit
Plan breakfast, check late-night service and organise a group.
