Gingham’s

Gingham’s is a wonderful place to go if people are looking for a good, all-American meal that will fill anyone up at 3 a.m. They’re open 24 hours, and customers can order anything on the menu at any time, from waffles to a buffalo chicken sandwich. The restaurant is located just off Old Highway 94, a mile down from Marcus Theater 18.

The prices are low without sacrificing the quality or quantity of food: customers can eat there for under $13. The breakfast special – two eggs any style, two strips of bacon or two sausage links and three buttermilk pancakes – only costs a little under $6.

“Gingham’s is super affordable for the size of the meals they give you.” Emily Butler, 11.

Peacock Diner

Peacock Diner is located in St. Louis’ Loop. It’s open 24 hours with a pastel modern interior and neon lights and its signature milkshakes, malts and pies. They also have a “Peacock Carousel of Love” that diners can reserve for private dates or parties. The Carousel is an elevated round seat with privacy curtains if customers would like to use them. All its menu items are served all day, and besides shakes and desserts, they serve burgers and other diner fare.

Mission Taco

Mission Taco is located on First Capitol Drive, adjacent to St. Charles’ AMC Theaters. It’s a quirky restaurant that serves signature tacos and churros for low prices. The price is usually $4 per taco. They offer a casual dining environment, with barstools and a mural painting inside made by a local St. Charles artist. The mural features things that make St. Charles and Missouri unique: people like Mark Twain and Lewis and Clark. The restaurant is open until midnight.

“I had duck tacos there. They tasted really fresh, so that was nice.” Adam Seals, 9.

Shake Shack:

Shake Shack is a diner on Euclid Avenue in St. Louis. The company started when a hot dog stand in Manhattan built up into a restaurant. Now the small chain has locations in Texas, Florida, St. Louis and more. It serves burgers, shakes and even menu items for dogs. They serve items such as their “Pooch-ini,” dog biscuits in peanut butter custard, or the “Bag o’ Bones,” a bag of locally-made dog biscuits. It’s a very casual dining environment, and the prices are average for a higher-end fast food restaurant. Customers can get a signature shack burger with fries and a drink for $9. The restaurant is open until 10 p.m.