Fav Wav Food Spots #5 Bus Loop Burgers – St. Ann

Bus Loop Burgers deserves a place in the conversation about popular locally grown St. Louis restaurants. Located at 10462 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann, the casual burger spot traces its roots to the historic Wellston Bus Loop, with the business saying it has been operating since 1996.

The menu keeps the focus where it belongs: big, freshly prepared burgers. Customers can choose single, double or triple patties, while specialties include the Big Bacon Cheddar Melt, Bacon Sourdough Swiss Supreme, Mushroom Swiss Supreme, Deluxe Egg Burger and Cow Boy Burger. Fresh-cut seasoned fries, onion rings, wings and old-fashioned milkshakes complete the experience.

Bus Loop has also developed something every neighborhood restaurant wants—a loyal following. St. Louis diners have repeatedly singled out its burgers and fries in community discussions, with some describing it as an overlooked or “slept on” local favorite.

What makes Bus Loop especially appropriate for this list is that it represents a different side of St. Louis dining. This isn’t white-tablecloth cuisine or a restaurant built around national accolades. It’s a homegrown neighborhood burger joint with roots in North St. Louis County’s food culture, offering the kind of affordable, satisfying meal that builds repeat customers.

What to try: Deluxe Egg Burger, Big Bacon Cheddar Melt, fresh-cut seasoned fries and a milkshake.