Eat-Rite
Diner established in the 1940's still forges on after 60 year
s
offering the basic breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials that appeal to the
everyday working person at a reasonable price. Bacon, eggs, toast,
hashbrowns, and coffee for less than $5. Six hamburgers for $4.50. 3
pc Chicken, fries, slaw, all for $5.50.
No reservations and no tables in this near downtown diner, you have to 
hope one of
the dozen stools is open. The good news is
you'll get
friendly service
from the likes of Dee, Jackie, Eileen, and Wayne among others. Dee, giving cheerful
service and good food since 1972, is the elder
stateswoman of this diner. Several types of pie available depending on the season along with
the regular menu.
If after dessert, you're still looking for excitement, well you have your
choice of Roller Derby or Eight Ball on the pin ball machines. If you want
to just relax, have another cup of "java" and play a tune on the juke
box.
Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer, Strokin' by Clarence Carter, Green Onions
by Booker T & The MG's, or Maybellene by Chuck Berry are some of the great
tunes on this great juke box.
The Eat Rite diner at 622 Chouteau is considered
a Route 66 landmark and is an easy
walk from Busch Stadium, the ARCH, or 
the Soulard area. A second diner is
located South of St. Louis at 5513 South Lindbergh Blvd and a third diner is
located Southwest of St. Louis at 1059 Gravois Road.
As the popular St. Louis bumper sticker says:
EAT-RITE or Don't Eat At All
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