Is White Knight Diner Still Open? Food Paradise Update (St. Louis, MO)

Current status

As of September 2026, White Knight Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
white-knight-diner.wheree.com ·

Last verified

What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 and a Wheree menu page updated in 2026 both show White Knight Diner currently operating at its Olive Street address.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Chili Paradise' episode (2012), White Knight Diner appeared for the slinger, a St. Louis diner dish of a burger patty topped with eggs, hash browns, and chili. The diner occupies a small castle-shaped building at the corner of Olive and North 18th streets in downtown St. Louis, according to Riverfront Times, and has served the neighborhood for more than 60 years. A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 lists hours of Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the diner closed Sundays and accepting cash only. A Wheree menu page updated in 2026 lists the same address and menu offerings.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Chili Paradise
What was featured
the slinger, a burger patty topped with eggs, potatoes, and chili
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
White Knight Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is White Knight Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, White Knight Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

What happened to White Knight Diner after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Chili Paradise' episode (2012), White Knight Diner appeared for the slinger, a St. As of September 2026, White Knight Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Where is White Knight Diner located?

1801 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured White Knight Diner?

Season 4, Episode 6 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Chili Paradise”.

Is White Knight Diner still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

A Wheree menu page updated in 2026 lists the same address and menu offerings. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1801 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Venue type
diner
Official website
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