Lona's Lil Eats

2199 California Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States

Lona's Lil Eats
About Us

Lona’s Lil Eats, a St Louis restaurant and catering service, is home to the Giant Rice Paper Wrap. We specialize in fresh Asian cuisine with a soul-food flare. We focus on more than just flavor; we focus on feeling and physical sensations. We use fresh ingredients just chopped, absolutely NO MSG, make all our seasonings and sauces from scratch-from peeling the garlic, roasting peanuts, on up. Our food is filling, but won’t leave one feeling heavy, with flavors so grounded in excitement that the last bite is the most delicious, for real!

Lona’s Lil Eats began in 2008 as an experimental project using just one gas grill in Soulard Farmers Market.

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This food is more valuable than gold.

Diner Review №3

I ordered take out. A rice paper wrap with tofu and peanut sauce. The wrap fell apart almost immediately, it was the hardest thing to eat. There were 2-3 pieces of tofu and practically no sauce. It was almost all noodles. The side was spicy noodles and it was flavorless and sauceless. I felt like I was eating straight pepper flakes with noodles. The half & half dumplings were really good though. I wouldn’t order from here again. Wasn’t my kind of food.

Diner Review №4

Love this place. I’ve never cared too much for eggplant but whatever they do to it is magic. Smoked turkey is amazing too!

Diner Review №5

I need that spicy sesame sauce, and the salmon special is one of my favorite meals in STL

Diner Review №6

Really delicious, unique, healthy. This place is amazing. Even had a great local beer to top it off. I will be coming back regularly!

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Good healthy food

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This place is tucked up in California Ave in St Louis. We have been here a couple times and honestly I love it. It's in an old house, but has maintained a bit of charm. Trust me if you like fusion food you need to try this place at least once. LonaQ sauce and the peanut sauce are a must!

Diner Review №12

My favorite place to eat in the area, I stop by here whenever I'm in town and get the big rice paper wrap, I haven't found a place with a food selection like this elsewhere.

Diner Review №13

the food was delicious. unfortunately me and my two friends who went out to eat the other night all currently have food poisoning…

Diner Review №14

Bland Americanized Asian food served on wax paper that becomes part of your food as you eat it. I guess wax paper is the seasoning? The food tasted and looked like left overs. Dry, tasteless chicken. The glass noodles were good, but not enough to enjoy the meal. 4 sauces we tried were mediocre at best.

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The food here makes you feel loved ❤️

Diner Review №17

Eating here was an amazing experience. Because it was so delicious, I decided to go for round two 😋 Keep up the great job!

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Amazing healthy lunch choice. Always quick. Wish they had more seating.

Diner Review №21

I cannot recommend this place enough!

Diner Review №22

What a lucky find. I was looking for a yummy dinner including a good veggie. The staff person greeted me and explained the menu in a super friendly way. I had the Big Thai Wrap in a rice paper wrap with a side of bok choy. To be honest this was as exciting as my first burrito from Burrito Brothers in 1991 Washington DC. Besides the food there was good standard jazz playing. The eaters seemed down to earth a diverse. I highly recommend.

Diner Review №23

Great neighborhood establishment. Cozy vibe, delicious food, and amazing customer service tucked into a pocket of St. Louis.

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Incredible food. If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5 stars, I would!

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Spicy eggplant, don't see that often enough and here it is, lovely. Brisket, stir fried glass noodle and salad with spicy sesame sauce wrapped in giant rice paper wrap. Delicious. Also enjoyed Voodoo Ranger juicey hazy IPA. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №28

Great food, great service, large portions

Diner Review №29

The staff and the food have always been fantastic

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Diner Review №31

Shockingly comprehensive tea menu. They use quality stuff for their iced tea as well — I believe when I went it was Bailin hongcha.

The food was decent, but somehow too bland and too spicy at the same time.

If I lived here I would definitely go back.

Diner Review №32

Why be on Google? If when people use it and it gives u the options to call store. They tell u can't do order over phone. Stupidity

Diner Review №33

Still one of my faves! Great food and love the outdoor seating.

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Amazing service annnd the food is amazing 100/10 recommend coming here if you want something healthy 🔥❣️

Diner Review №36

So delicious and unique! Definitely will be back!

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First time here and soooo good! The tofu/rice paper and steak bowl!

Diner Review №39

Try anything - it's all fantastic!!!

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Went on recc from a friend and really enjoyed it! It was a nice spot for something quick. I'd return!

Diner Review №42

Unique and tasty. Lona’s never misses.

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A fully delightful experience. The spicy eggplant is a MUST try. The steak salad was phenomenal and the ginger peanut sauce brought tears to my eyes. 10/10 would recommend.

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Absolutely love the dumplings, glass noodles and the rice paper wraps. From the first taste I knew I'd be a regular

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Love the rice wraps here. The atmosphere is very chill and great spot to eat outside. I have stopped twice while passing through St Louis. Easy access off the highway and usually plenty of street parking. Vegan/vegetarian options are solid.

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My favorite place for takeout when I want to feel good about what I am eating. My go-to is the spicy tofu wrap and a side of eggplant, the big Thai wrap is delicious as well.

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Cozy little spot with great food and drinks. Cara took care of our orders and was very kind and helpful and overall wonderful. Highly recommend Lona’s for anyone looking for some fresh food.

Diner Review №56

Soooo good and you can customize dishes to meet dietary restrictions like vegan and gluten free.

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Diner Review №58

Had friends in from out of town, they were staying near by Lona's....we ordered carry out, we got there and friend from out of town asked if they had sauces, and guy behind counter was kind of obtuse, not providing much info on the sauces, his 1st reply was yes if you pay for them, like we were trying to get something for free instead of saying yeah we got these little cups of all our wonderful homemade dressings for such and such $. We grabbed food, only to find out when we got home to see they left out the pot stickers. These friends of mine used to work in food service and I was well, they tend to tip in the 40-50% range. You would think a large carry out order that wasn't even during the lunch rush, would have been handled better, hell maybe even an extra sauce or 2 thrown in. As I was eating my wrap, I remembered that the lettuce could be little less in the wraps.

Diner Review №59

Lona’s Lil Eats in St. Louis’ Fox Park neighborhood is a hidden gem offering a delightful culinary experience. The handmade mushroom dumplings are a standout, bursting with earthy flavors and a perfect chewy texture. Pair them with the spicy tofu summer noodle bowl, a refreshing yet satisfying dish with just the right amount of heat. The beer selection is diverse, complementing the laid-back vibe of the bar. Whether you choose indoor seating or the charming neighborhood patio with umbrellas, Lona’s provides a bright atmosphere perfect lunch.

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Delicious!

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The food was great!

Diner Review №64

Lona's Lil Eats is definitely worth visiting. The overall atmosphere is upbeat and homey. It definitely feels locally owned. The service was quick and portions were large. I loved how well seasoned the food was. Definitely didn't regret checking it out!

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Would rate 0 stars if i could. Man at the counter taking orders was extremely rude and racist .Food was not good and unsure how there are so many reviews. Hair was found in my food.

Diner Review №67

The food I ordered was very good chicken with fried noodles, and veggies. Would definitely recommend.
Also IPA'S. Great

Diner Review №68

You get your money’s worth of yummy food! Staff was very nice and friendly.

Diner Review №69

Great hip little place in Fox Park.

Delicious and filling, but also not too heavy in your stomach.

Diner Review №70

Prices have increased...spent almost 30 on a meal and two cookies. Getting a little pricey.

Diner Review №71

Lona's is our go-to restaurant when we want something flavorful and filling but healthier and with lots of vegetables. Great vegetarian options if that's your thing, although I love the brisket.

Diner Review №72

LOVED the food. Excellent flavors and textures, lots of spice. The articles and awards on the walls speak for themselves. Very laid back and homey atmosphere. Great prices.

We came here due to the gluten free options and on our trip to STL, this is the top casual eatery we experienced out of our 8 or so meals.

About a decade ago, I lived in a town in Southern China and, until now, have never found anything close to the flavors I experienced there. This is the real deal.

Diner Review №73

Chinese-inspired food. You can get a wrap or bowl or noodle plate etc (basically same as Chipotle/Qdoba format) and pick from sides.
Spicy eggplant is best (although sometimes they make it a bit salty). The smoked pulled turkey is very smoky and delicious! I've never had such tasty dark meat turkey!
The shrimp was dull but every other meat is good too.
Bonus for Excel sodas on tap!

Diner Review №74

Lona’s Lil Eats is a must-visit – the food is amazing with a great selection of plates and wraps that you can customize. The eggplant side is incredible. I can't wait to try the Thai chicken wrap on my next visit. With plenty of options, I will definitely be back!

Diner Review №75

Incredible fresh ingredients and so much flavor! Will be coming back

Diner Review №76

A hidden gem 😊
I love everything about this place. Healthy food options for vegetarians and vegans.

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Great shrimp, chicken, stir fry noodles, spicy noodle salad and lona q sauce. Great prices and staff. Patio looked really nice too

Diner Review №79

Great food, nice location

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Best Asian fusion in stl. Lona is great

Diner Review №82

You get a ton of food here, I was pretty shocked. Loved all of it.

My absolute favorite, though, is the spicy eggplant side. Would be great if there was a bigger item that was made with it.

Diner Review №83

Love this place! One of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis.

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We stopped here while passing through St. Louis and it did not disappoint! The spring rolls were SO good and the sauce that comes with them is excellent. I love that they use local, fresh ingredients and that everything is made from scratch. The stir fry glass noodles were also delicious. We felt like the prices were fantastic for the quality and portions that you get. We liked it so much we stopped there again for a late dinner while passing through on our way home.

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The mushroom dumplings were the best. The tofu wrap and bamboo shoots were meh

Diner Review №89

Quaint little place with good food. Had one of the bowls with bone broth that was really good.

Diner Review №90

What a gem. This was a great find for a quick bite before going to a concert at The Old Rock House nearby.

Diner Review №91

I enjoyed my experience at Lona's! I have multiple food allergies/sensitivities, so I often feel uneasy eating out. The workers were patient about answering my questions about menu items and provided a positive eating experience. I ordered cold glass noodles, grilled chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette. It was delicious! I'm not a STL native but will eat here again next time I'm in town!

Diner Review №92

We ate at Lona's on a Friday night in April and enjoyed ourselves. The spicy eggplant was our favorite, but it all was delightful. The atmosphere was quirky but clean. The service was friendly and prompt.

Diner Review №93

Used their catering for our rehearsal dinner! Super easy to pick up and transport, everyone loved the food, and enough options to easily accommodate most dietary restrictions!

Diner Review №94

Small well run eatery. Food was great very large serving.

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Love this place

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We are visiting from Ohio and found this spot, thankfully!! Food and people were amazing and a cute little patio but also plenty of indoor seating. We absolutely loved this place!!!!

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Delicious food!!!

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Diner Review №101

First and foremost the atmosphere and service were perfect. The wrap served along with the plate were okay but nothing which made me feel like I need to go out my way to eat here! Was a little underwhelmed by the quality of proteins on their own, can be compared quite visually and tastefully to that of Subway. Plenty of vegetarian options, could see why very loved but unfortunately not just for me. Would not recommend.

Edit: Yes, owner, the meats can be compared to Subway. That does make sense and it is my opinion. It's more unbelievable to hear the meats were grilled and smoked because what's going on back there in the kitchen? The meats felt like they could've been boiled, definitely not grilled. I do not have any photos because why would I want to keep pictures of something so unappetizing on my phone.

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Diner Review №103

The food is so great here. The customer service i got yesterday was amazing. Its always amazing. Never once has my order been sent back or corrected. Been coming here for years now. Someone grab my order instead of the one they ordered. Not sure who the 2 people where that came to my car and explained everything, and fixed it right away. Then i realized i messed up and they still fixed it. Those two wonderful people are amazing!

Diner Review №104

casual and good.

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Lona's had good food and offered a more unique eating experience than your standard chain restaurants. It was worth going to but not good enough to make a special outing if not already in the area.

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Will come back

Diner Review №109

Having ordered the big Thai wrap, it was a fantastic collection of flavors and textures throughout. The chicken could be diced more than chopped, which lead to the wrap tearing, but that's isn't worth losing a star over as the flavors and overall taste were superb. I did take mine home and add some Sriracha mayo to add a creamy zest to each bite. I ordered the spicy noodle salad which was as described: spicy but not to the point of losing taste. Definitely recommend.

The eggplant side left something to be desired.

Lonas is a smaller establishment and with that comes limited seating in the restaurant. However they do provide many curbside pickup spots and allow carry out without issue.

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I’m not from or currently living in St. Louis but the food at Lona’s made me wish I was. Thank you for the incredible food.

Diner Review №112

Excellent food and atmosphere! Definitely a different dining experience than any other restaurant in St. Louis.

Diner Review №113

This is a find! So good. The stew is delightful. All the wraps we've had are amazing. It can be really spicy or more mild depending on what you choose. It's a new favorite for us

Diner Review №114

Lona's Lil Eats was okay . It is a small restaurant that has you order up front at the order window. And then give you a number to wait at a table of your choice. The food was OK. I ordered a smoked turkey in a rice paper wrap with Jamie rice. The jasmine rice was tasty, and the smoked turkey was flavorful, but the rice halfway down the wrap was cold. This was a little disappointing. My wife had a problem with garlic. She ordered a salad, but the salad was dry, with no plain olive oil and vinegar in the place. They gave her a lemon that did nothing. Her jasmine rice was also cold. Overall, it's was not a pleasant experience . With a very large menu, you should find something you like. If you have some type of food allergy, you may want to look closely at how the food is prepared. There is a large vegetarian menu that should appeal to that group of diners.

Diner Review №115

A great restaurant nestled in a fairly quiet neighborhood. The food was very good (with local recommendations, I didn't pick the most flavorful items). We received a good amount of food for not a bad price. Apparently this is a very popular spot for takeout on lunch breaks.

Diner Review №116

I appreciate the fresh ingredients and love that the dumplings are made fresh. The food is simple but good, and it's great that you don't have to wait long for food, including during the weekday lunch rush times.

Really healthy options and also plenty of wonderful-tasting vegan options.
I'm not low-carb, but they have low-carb options as well as delicious rice and noodles and have both spicy & non-spicy options.

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Love this place!!! The food has never change. Lona ensures that all of her food is top notch. I highly recommend this place.

Diner Review №120

Spicy noodle salad and tofu wrap. Awesome and delicious!

Diner Review №121

Currently craving their steak wrap with the peanut sauce… I live in Indiana 😐 10/10 thinking about getting in my car right now.

Diner Review №122

The eggplant was unforgettable. The noodles, exquisite. Gluten free! Vegetarian! I’ve been thinking about alternate timelines lately — in this one, I live in a sweet neighborhood with brick houses in St Louis, a top floor walk up apartment with a fire escape. The sun is setting later, the evening is balmy. On Tuesdays I walk over to Lona’s for for their Veggie Sampler - a hearty rice, cucumber salad, tofu. Who presses all these soy beans? I’m grateful for Lona. For colorful paint on the walls and window sills.

Diner Review №123

It was 2024. A warm February. My friends and I were in St. Louis for a night, on our way from Ohio to Kansas City for a writers conference. Two of us are vegetarians, one is gluten free, the three of us are food enjoyers and looking for amazing food. Isaiah found Lona’s and we walked there from our airbnb. The atmosphere is lovely and while I was sure the shrimp pesto noodles would be my order, I changed my mind as soon as I saw the rice paper wrap. I threw my plans to the wind and jumped on that wrap, ordering the Big Thai. Reader, it was the right decision. Somewhere, Taylor Swift might’ve been planning on running for office and announcing it during the Super Bowl or something. But me? I was eating amazing food with my friends. Isaiah ordered the veggie sampler, Kurt another veggie wrap. We also got the mushroom dumplings. We were intrigued by the awards on the walls and pulled up the article titled “The Tenacity of Lona Lou” which was so inspiring. Our server, Foster, clocked Kurt’s “poems” hat and started speaking poetry. By the end of the night, we’d each (Foster included) written 2 haikus. It was a nurturing and filling and wonderful experience. Next time I’m in St. Louis I’ll be sure to come back.

Haiku:
it feels like freedom
I chew with my mouth open
don’t tell my mother

Diner Review №124

The waiter wrote us haikus so we wrote the waiter haikus and the food was just as good.

Diner Review №125

WOW!! What a flavor EXPLOSION!!!👀 🤤 Drove an hour north to try them out. The reviews sounded fabulous and, the pics looked amazing. A must stop. I got the giant rice paper wrap. Wasn’t a fan of the wrap itself BUT, the ingredients within were AMAZING!!! Then, I added the lime, ginger slaw side to it and, OH MY GOODNESS!! Will definitely go again and, try more things!! The gentleman who took our order (at order desk) was extremely helpful! He went above and beyond for us. Another gentleman brought us our fantabulous order was great, as well.

Diner Review №126

Delicious as usual!

Diner Review №127

The. BEST.

Diner Review №128

Excellent food

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Lona's is the best. Their dynamic, nutrient-dense menu of fresh greens, broth based soups, and grilled proteins will leave you feeling fueled, comforted, and healthy.

Diner Review №131

They used to be AMAZING. One of my 2 favorite places in STL. I've been going there since they opened & until a few months before the pandemic they were stellar in quality & service.

BUT, shortly before the pandemic, we were getting inconsistent food orders: missing sides/ingredients, cold/tepid food, wrong ratios of ingredients, etc. (not frequent, but did happen) The pandemic grants every business a pass on quality & employee retention, as we were all scrambling to adapt. Sadly, the consistency of orders & flavors went downhill, & customer service was rude/dismissive, at best, from newer employees (long-time employees like Zoe were still on top of things).

We took a break from going, returning in Jan 2023, hoping time & training would even things out w/ the newer crews. Sadly, it didn't. We again got a bad order, w/ wrong ingredients, ripped wraps, & missing sides. I called & spoke to then-employee Zoe about it. He sent a gift certificate & made it right. We were so disillusioned, tho, we didn't return until 2 days ago, Jan 2024.

2 days ago, I called to order a pick-up & the (new) woman who answered was very rude, & directed me to their website to order, even tho the gift cert. says call. I check site, confirm I can't order online, & call back. Same woman begrudgingly took my order after letting me speak long enough to explain about the gift cert. (she kept talking over me). She had a hard time taking my order (2 wraps, made just like the Big Thai Chicken Wrap, both with clear rice wrap, 1 with chicken, 1 with smoked turkey, both with eggplant sides) & kept trying to change what I was saying, speak over me, etc. My partner heard all & was bewildered as well. When she repeated back the order, it was NOT what we had JUST confirmed, so I asked to make sure & she was SO RUDE in her tone & reply. She didn't state anything about no longer accepting cash...

We get there & same woman (middle age, glasses, long light brown hair in pony tail, mom jeans, condescending tone) at register. 1st thing she says is 'OH, you're the **gift certificate** order' like it was both an inconvenience, problem, & something beneath her. Total for the 2 wraps/sides: $29.46, gift card was $25.00. I brought $10 cash. She was so rude telling me they no longer took cash & repeatedly asked me if I had ApplePay, Venmo, etc., as if I was an alien for not. She sighed & said 'I GUESS I can go check my purse to see if I have change...' & left room for 4-5 minutes (the tip jar had a bit of cash, so odds are they emptied it to a till for safety earlier & could have found cash to change a $10 bill—her tone, what she said, & what she did made it clear she was making an example of me for only having cash). And yes, I could have left the $4.46 as a tip, but A. this was a replacement for a botched order I already tipped for in the past, & B. she was SO RUDE I didn't want to give her a cent. She eventually returned, AGAIN condescendingly asked if I was SURE I didn't have ApplePay/etc. Then patronizingly said 'it's okay, you just keep that,' w/ a little hand shoo/waive. I just said 'thank you' to avoid further delays & belittling.

I then realize I was given wrong order (1 wrap, different side) & go back. She all but implies I'M wrong. Another younger employee CHECKS THE TICKET on the bag like a normal person. Wrong order! My order was right where other employee put it & told rude woman previously. Rude woman was so resistant to accepting accountability for her mistake.

To top it all off? Eggplant was undercooked and wraps were SMALL and had NO peanut sauce on them! [AND the total was high for the order (24.50+tax =/= 29.46).]

I called today to speak with Zoe bc of this, but rude woman answered (!) & said he no longer works there, with a tone that implied something happened. That stinks. So, I'm amending my longstanding 5-star review after thousands spent here over the years.

Lona, come get your crew in check, please! If you can maybe see if Zoe is available/willing to train your new shoddy crew, that might be a good start, but right now you have a hot mess.

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The service was excellent

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got the mountain hill tribe soup, absolutely PERFECT for winter cravings. super super rich, just spicy enough, great veg that soaked up the soup flavor, just enough noodles and plenty of meat topping. relaxed indie type atmosphere, lots of options. no wonder it's critically acclaimed!

Diner Review №137

Horrible service, slow kitchen, wait time was two hours.

Diner Review №138

I’d say this is the perfect door dash food, but then you can’t experience the exceptional service. I loved my experience there.

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The food was alright, we (partner and myself) ordered the spicy tofu salad wrap. It was pretty good for my first vegan St Louis meal. Wasn't too disappointed. Only thing that sucked was they were using card only and had cash on me. Ran to my car in he pooring rain to get my card smh otherwise, it was good.

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One of my favorites in Fox Park. I just have to remember it’s here. Burrito-sized rice paper wraps! What’s not to love?

Diner Review №143

Came here for the first time absolutely one of the worse restaurants I ever been to thought it would be good I was totally wrong

Diner Review №144

Delicious fusion food. Five star allows you to try all different types of protein. The spicy eggplant is also worth a try!

Diner Review №145

Food aside (which was phenomenal), I can’t speak highly enough of the customer service. Sweetest lil spot, I can’t wait to come back.

Diner Review №146

I absolutely love Lona's Lil Eats! Every item on the menu is fantastic, but my personal favorites are sautéed shrimp, the spicy sesame sauce, and the lime ginger peanuts – they're my go-to picks. To be honest, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here, it's all amazing! Additionally, the staff are super friendly, and the whole place has a really cool vibe.

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Delicious food, bursting with flavor.
Wife and I enjoyed a casual dinner here.
We both agree we'd eat here again when we pass through St. Louis again.

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What a lucky find! Absolutely DELICIOUS spicy eggplant, spicy cucumber salad, and Thai wrap in rice paper. Very laid back atmosphere in a neighborhood restaurant.

Diner Review №151

Food was below average but the soda fountain options were cool. Well overpriced. I couldn't recommend. Won't go back.

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Diner Review №153

I got a rice paper wrap with chicken, stir fry glass noodles, and spicy sesame sauce, as well as a side of spicy cucumber. It was all so spicy and wonderful! Total came out to $17 (including tip), and portion was decently sized, like a normal burrito size. Cashier was helpful in helping me select what to order - always appreciated!

Diner Review №154

I just love this place we stop every time we are in town it's just really good healthy food

Diner Review №155

The gyozas were hands down amazing and the spicy Thai wrap was a meal on its own...i definitely will be back as this place has slipped into being one of my top favorite places to eat in STL

Diner Review №156

Such a cute little eatery! Amazing food and Lona is so nice and sweet. Long made sure my food was made perfectly to fit my dietary restrictions. I will be back!

Diner Review №157

This is about as good as it gets if you're looking for a tasty meal and comfortable atmosphere. This is real. This is joy.

Diner Review №158

The food is delicious! The chicken and Lona Q's sauce cannot be beat. I have Celiac disease so love the variety of yummy gluten free options. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Love Lona's Lil Eats and look forward to coming back soon.

Diner Review №159

The server was very kind in explaining the menu and a little background on the owner. The food was great; I only ate half of it but I'll never complain about leftovers. The local sodas in the fountain were also amazing.

Diner Review №160

Underwhelming. We were automatically charged a 20% tip for a to-go order. The fried rice wasn't fried, just plain brown. No vegetables with my meal. It just wasn't worth the money or the trip. The portion sizes were small. Wouldn't go back.

Only plus is they label gluten containing foods.

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Great food, great staff! Asked the cashier what their favorite thing on the menu was and ordered it; it was delicious. Great staff with great taste! It was something with shrimp and noodles.

Diner Review №163

Lonas. Whether catered or dining in - IT IS GOOD. The spring rolls, the protein spread including plenty of vegan options!!! I get the meat sampler most times - it is well worth it.

Try the sauces. Try to noodles. Get you some of everything. This place crosses all the t's and dots all the i's for whatever you are looking for. They even have burritos/wraps !!! And everything be so fresh!!!

Lona's Lil Eats is packed with a BIG time experience!

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This food was absolutely amazing. You order at the counter and then it’s brought out to you. I had absolutely no complaints about this food; I especially enjoyed their creative sauces. Would definitely recommend the sesame chili oil and lemongrass pesto. The staff was super friendly and made recommendations that were delicious. I will definitely be going back to try their wraps and other dishes.

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All my VEGAN options were delish!

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Incredible food!

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The chicken Thai wrap was 10/10 and the steak wrap was good as well! Also the pickled cucumber salad is great. Loved the atmosphere and food. Will be back!

Diner Review №171

Eclectic atmosphere and food. Some outside tables on an adorable patio. Take a minute to read the menu and make sure you tell them how much or little “ heat” you like!

Diner Review №172

Great food and service.

Diner Review №173

The food was good. Most of the staff was nice. The establishment is older so don't expect it to be super clean.

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I felt uncomfortable having a $2 tip passively forced by the female employee working behind the register. Little thing, I'm all good to tip if I mention it, but otherwise saying it will be a tip and not asking if I would like to is not an interaction that makes me want to return.

Diner Review №177

Food was fresh and delicious!

Diner Review №178

Good little place for some quick, simple food with lots of flavor

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Ordered then sat at our table for almost an hour watching everyone else get their food even people who ordered way after us. Finally had to get someone's attention and ask if they could check on our order. 10 minutes later they brought us spring rolls on accident that we didn't order so they asked if we would like them. The waitress came back again and we could tell she had no idea what our order was so we had to ask if they wanted to know what we ordered and we gave them our order again. Another 10 minutes went by and we finally got out food with no apology or anything. My mother liked her food and my wrap was ok but kind of bland. My wife⁰n't have a symbol for spicy but was too spicy for her to eat and even I couldn't eat it bc of how hot it was. After all that we finally asked what and they said it was the computer. They did offer to comp us more appetizers or something and we asked if they could do a dessert but they didn't have any so we said not to worry about it. I understand it's a healthy eats type of place and the food wasn't horrible but also not great and on top of the service and them wanting to just ignore the problem and act like it didn't happen I won't be going back. I hate writing bad reviews but we were there for 2 of our birthdays and ohappenedverall there were very few positive things about our experience and if they would have just came up and said "hey we had an issue could we please get your order again and we will get right on it" but they just kept walking past and acting like we weren't sitting there waiting for food and for that we won't be returning.

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Big Thai wrap is my go-to. So good

Diner Review №184

the food was okay but they forgot the spring roll I ordered, I found out when I got home

Diner Review №185

Trendy place located in a historic neighborhood of St. Louis. The food is prepared fresh with an eye to freshen, flavor and texture. Most items come with a sauce. This is where I suggest caution. Anything marked as spicy is very hot to the mouth and tongue. However there are other options not so perilous.
They do have diet soda, but it is in small print on the soda dispenser. I liked the diet cola I tried, even though I was unfamiliar with the brand.
The serving dives are large. I had to get a takeout box to get my leftovers home.
The staff were very helpful and present when we needed them.

Diner Review №186

My favorite lunch spot in stl

Diner Review №187

So good. Wraps are packed fill. Eggplant is absolutely amazing!

Diner Review №188

I love this place! Vegan and gluten free options! We come visit this restaurant every time we are in town!

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Veggie sampler was great - interesting combination of salads. The bamboo stew is amazing! Many vegan options! Lovely patio seating. High quality fresh and healthy food served quickly.

Diner Review №190

Great food and people.

Diner Review №191

Have been wanting to try this restaurant for some time and did not leave disappointed! Stopped in for Saturday lunch - no wait and fast service. Had the Summer Noodle Bowl with brisket - delicious cold noodle dish with plenty of flavor, lots of textures and veggies, and delicious brisket. I can't wait to come back to try more!

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I like how basic the menu is. Plenty of options on how you have it, but not overwhelming.

Had the lemon grass turkey wrap and egg plant. Delicious! Except the wrap fell apart towards the end.

Really fun place!

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Great food, must stop by at least once while in St Louis!

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Great food, unique options, vegetarian friendly

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Cute lil place with amazing wraps

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The vegan wrap here was very good!! Their eggplants on the side are very delicious too.

Diner Review №199

I had to stop coming so often because my budget started noticing. Lol
I can literally eat here every week. Let me tell you…GET THE RICE PAPER WRAP. I took my guy…he got the plate (after I said that I order the wrap) and he was disappointed after he tried my wrap. Personally, I’m stuck on the brisket wrap with jasmine rice and spicy sauce (the meat is perfectly smoked and sooooo yummy). The spicy sauce is REALLY spicy but I order a side of Lona Q and dip my wrap in that to lessen the blow and the flavors are chef’s kiss! I usually opt for the spicy cucumber salad as my side. Really great flavors and I love that they are authentic with the heat because a lot of places would just try to appease the American palate and avoid it. They have plenty of options if you don’t want spicy though. My daughter enjoys the chicken wrap with Lona Q. We love the dumplings as well. The staff is super nice and definitely notice if you come often. The dining area is cool (I love the plants in the window) but I prefer to take mine to go.

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Details
  • 10 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 314-925-8938
  • Website: http://lonaslileats.com/
  • Location: 2199 California Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States
  • Map: 38.6102117, -90.22677639999999
Menu Highlights
  • Restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Caterer
  • Chinese restaurant
  • Health food restaurant
  • Thai restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned: Available
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great beer selection: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Counter service: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available