Missouri Restaurant Crowned The 'Best Diner' In The State

After first opening in the early 1900s and gaining popularity during the middle of the century, diners became a staple of the American landscape. The quick-stop restaurants are places hungry diners can visit and always ensure they will find a hot cup of coffee, indulgent breakfasts, classic lunches and filling dinners all without making a big dent in their wallet .

Taste of Home searched "coast to coast" to determine the best diner in each state, the beloved eateries serving up "good old-fashioned diner fare" that became a classic for a reason. According to the site, the best diner in all of Missouri is Crown Candy Kitchen. Despite the name, this retro St. Louis spot serves up incredible diner classics like malts and shakes and even has a soda fountain that would fit right in during the mid-century diner heyday.

Crown Candy Kitchen is located at 1401 St. Louis Avenue.

Here's what Taste of Home had to say about Missouri's best diner:

"While this local attraction is known for its world-renowned desserts and homemade candy, Crown Candy Kitchen [is] also a great place to grab a bite to eat. Brave souls can order the 'Heart-Stopping BLT' which has about 14 (!!!) slices of bacon sandwiched between white toast and a thick layer of Miracle Whip."

See the full list at Taste of Home to read up on the best diner in every state. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Missouri restaurant named the best diner for breakfast in the entire state.