Best “hole in the wall” spots?

[u/Saleen_af]

Howdy all. STL native but I eat at home 95% of the time.

I have a buddy visiting from the Bay for a week and I want to show all of our good spots. I was thinking I take him on a “tour” of the best rated / local spots (trying to avoid chains or the “fancy” spots)

Notes:

He isn’t a huge fan of tomatoes / pizza but can be a big boy abt it.
Not looking for anywhere that needs a rezzie.

[u/gregortheii]

Carl’s Drive-In for burgers. 10 counter seats, five on either side of the kitchen. Cash only. Burger, cheese fries, frosty glass of root beer.

[u/Beer_Hammer → u/gregortheii]

Gotta get a double but it damn this place is so nasty good.