Breakfast and lunch, served at the same time, from the moment we open until we close. You order what sounds good. We cook it.
That’s true at both Chris’ locations, by the way. The original on Watson Road runs the same way, full menu, all day, no cutoff. Breakfast just happens to be the thing we’re known for. But if you want a burger at 8 AM or eggs at 1:30 PM, nobody’s going to look at you sideways.
The people who come through on a given day are pretty good cross-section of downtown: law students, faculty, attorneys, downtown office workers, tourists who found us on day two and came back every morning, and just about anyone who’s figured out there’s a genuinely great restaurant right here on Tucker.
Same family behind it as the original on Watson Road. Same welcome. The Docket has its own character and a menu with a few things you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
The original Chris’ has been in South City since 1987. The Docket is what happens when that standard moves downtown.
To Our SLU Neighbors
You share a building with us. That makes you neighbors, and we don’t take that lightly.
We know what 7 AM looks like before a full day of class. We know the lunch break that’s 25 minutes if you’re lucky. We know the student organization that needs food for 15 by 11:30 on a Tuesday because someone forgot to plan ahead. We’ve been through all of it.
Swing in before class, grab lunch between sessions, or let us handle the catering when your group has an event. The Docket is your restaurant.
SLU Organizations, Departments, and Student Groups
Law review, moot court, student organizations, faculty departments; if your group needs food for a meeting or event, Chris’ catering handles it. Individually boxed, buffet spreads, or a live omelet bar that makes your event genuinely memorable
Breakfast and Lunch. Together. All Day.
No transition hour. No “sorry, we stopped serving eggs at 11.” Full breakfast and lunch menu, available simultaneously from open to close.
A table of four where two people want pancakes and two want burgers isn’t a problem here. That’s rarer than it should be.
The Menu
- Full breakfast all day: cage-free eggs any style, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, Breakfast Fried Rice, omelets, shakshuka, biscuits and gravy
- Breakfast Tacos: a Docket exclusive, not on the Watson Road menu
- Chicken and Waffles: also Docket-only
- Breakfast Pizza: focaccia-style, built for sharing
- 8 oz. all-beef burgers on homemade brioche buns
- Grilled, fried, or blackened chicken in plates, wraps, and sandwiches
- Hot lunch plates: roast beef, meatloaf, pasta with grilled chicken or salmon
- Fresh soups and loaded salads
- Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cocktails, and coffee drinks
For Visitors and Tourists
Staying downtown? We’re on Tucker Boulevard, easy walking distance from most downtown hotels, the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, and the Convention Center. Walk in, sit down, order what sounds good. No reservation needed. The staff will make you feel like a regular on your first visit.
“Very nice location within walking distance of our hotel. Great food and environment. The food and drinks were great.”
— TripAdvisor
“AMAZING customer service. The absolute best I’ve seen in a really long time. The food was outstanding. My husband has many dietary restrictions and they accommodated every single one of them.”
— TripAdvisor
“After being on the wait list for an hour somewhere else, we came to Chris’ @ The Docket and had an amazing breakfast for a great price. Will definitely be back.”
— Google reviewer
“Hands down the best breakfast. Friendly staff, fast service, great prices.”
— TripAdvisor
Catering and Events Downtown
The Docket’s catering is built for the downtown crowd. Working lunches, department meetings, client events, student org gatherings; we’ve got a dedicated catering menu with things you don’t find on the average catering roster: egg soufflés, UFO burritos, specialty mimosas by the liter, goat cheese chicken biscuit sandwiches.
The Docket is also available for private events after regular business hours. Firm receptions, organization dinners, department celebrations — the space works and the food is the same quality you’d get on a Tuesday morning.
See the full Docket catering menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Chris’ @ The Docket?
Ground floor of Scott Hall at Saint Louis University School of Law, 100 N. Tucker Blvd, downtown St. Louis. Open Wednesday through Monday, 7 AM to 2 PM. Closed Tuesdays.
Is breakfast really available all day?
Yes — and so is lunch. Both run simultaneously from open to close at both locations. No cutoff, no transition menu. You get what you want when you want it.
What makes The Docket different from Watson Road?
Same family, same standards, same welcome. The Docket has exclusive dishes you won’t find on Watson Road — breakfast tacos, chicken and waffles, breakfast pizza — and its own catering menu with soufflés, UFO burritos, and specialty mimosas. Two great restaurants with their own personalities.
What’s nearby The Docket?
The Gateway Arch is about a mile south. Busch Stadium is walking distance. The Old Courthouse is a few blocks away. Most downtown and riverfront hotels are within easy walking distance. Soulard is just south.
Is The Docket open on weekends?
Saturday and Sunday, yes. Open 7 AM to 2 PM. Closed Tuesdays only.
Does The Docket cater for SLU groups and organizations?
Absolutely. Student organizations, faculty groups, law review, departmental events — get in touch and we’ll sort it out.
Can I book a private event at The Docket?
Yes. Private events after regular business hours. Contact us to talk through what your event needs.
