Crystal City Restaurant Guide

I recently ran across this fine diner while I was in town for a baseball game. At the suggestion of the cook and a couple regulars I had the "jumbo burger." WOW!! I have never had a burger like this before. It had slaw, onions and hot bbq sauce and was absolutely wonderful! Another thing that stood out was how clean it was. All of the stainless steel was polished and under all the grills and fryers were nearly spotless. If you are ever in the area do yourself a favor and stop in the Stoplight!

The Stop Light diner makes the best burgers on the planet & is a Twin Cities (Festus and Crystal City, Missouri) institution. It's a classic diner atmosphere with counter seating surrounding the grill so you can watch the cooks at work. The burgers feature toasted buns, thin patties, melted cheese, and your choice of toppings. There are plenty of classic sides to accompany your burger (like fries & onion rings), great chili (on the side, or on your burger), and traditional milk shakes. I make it a point to go by Stop Light every time I'm back home in Festus: there's nothing like their triple burger with double cheese, thin & crispy fries (or thick & tasty onion rings), and an old-fashioned chocolate shake.