Lion's Choice - Hanley Road

4.2
1198 reviews
Sandwiches

About

Fast Food RestaurantRestaurantSandwich RestaurantAmerican RestaurantRestaurant Delivery Service
Killer roast beef sandwiches since 1967. The recipe for our famous roast beef sandwich is simple: 100% real top round beef. Slow roasted on-site for three hours. Shaved extra thin. Served medium rare on a lightly toasted buttered bun. And topped with a dash of secret seasoning. It’s the same way we’ve done it for over 50 years. Voted Best Fries by St. Louis Magazine.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Lion's Choice - Hanley Road
1605 S Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO
63144, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,198 reviews
5 stars
707
4 stars
267
3 stars
102
2 stars
38
1 star
84

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customer experiences with staff varied significantly, with some praising exceptional friendliness and attentiveness, while others reported rudeness and poor attitudes.

Food Quality

The quality of food received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the roast beef and fries, others complained about cold or poorly prepared items.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant was generally noted positively, though some reviews mentioned issues with the bathrooms and overall maintenance.

Wait Times

Customers expressed frustration with long wait times, particularly in the drive-thru, impacting their overall experience.

Value for Money

Some customers felt the prices were high relative to portion sizes and food quality, while others found the food to be worth the cost.
  • MS
    Mary Schroer
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    Spent 25 minutes waiting in the drive through line. Had already paid for the mail online so didn't want to bail. Then the food was cold.
  • JB
    James Ball
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    I have to say, I have had a lot of fast food, but this might be the friendliest fast food place I have ever been to. The dude running the counter was super nice, taking care of my wife and I like it was a fancy restaurant. They have some classic music playing, people were hanging out talking to each other as they ate, and not just at their own tables. It felt like a community in that store that night, like a British pub (without any alcohol, of course.) It was odd for a fast food place, but we will be going back often, since it was so fun and refreshing to see in modern times. Kudos to the counter guy for making our night great.
  • OK
    Ozzie Keil
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    Everyone working (evening of 10/27) was beyond kind and the food came out fast and hot and Was very delicious. Fantastic crew working
  • KG
    Kevin & Sondra Gruetze
    Oct 12, 2025
    4.0
    The meat and the fact that I Texas Toast did not have a really hard crust on it. When is hard it cuts into the roof of my mouth.
  • KF
    Kristen F
    Oct 9, 2025
    2.0
    Our family ate at this location twice on our trip to St. Louis. Both times the person (different people) taking our order at the front counter was rude and seemed to have an attitude. We felt like a burden to them. Would definitely not come back for this reason. Food was decent.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lion's Choice - Hanley Road

What is Lion's Choice - Hanley Road known for?

Lion's Choice is famous for its roast beef sandwiches made from 100% real top round beef, slow roasted for three hours, and served medium rare with a secret seasoning.

What types of sandwiches does Lion's Choice offer?

They offer roast beef sandwiches, hickory smoked ham sandwiches, roasted turkey breast sandwiches, French dip, Italian beef, all beef hot dogs, and chicken tender sandwiches.