Some breakfasts come with a side of history, and this one has been serving it since 1947. In a small Missouri suburb just outside St. Louis, a tiny daytime diner still opens its doors at 6:30 every morning.
The stools at the counter fill up fast, the cooks work the grill in plain view, and the biscuits and gravy are made from scratch. New owners took the keys not long ago, and the big question in town was simple: would the old magic survive?
The answer seems to be yes, with a few fresh touches. Locals bring their kids on the first day of school, and travelers in town to see the Arch go out of their way for a seat…