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Layla

4 (25)
$30 and under
Burgers
4317 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110

About this restaurant

Noted as the only gourmet burger and shawarma restaurant in the city, Layla in Saint Louis, MO is a unique, fun and inspired spot to enjoy a meal. Noted as being eclectic in its décor and delicious in its dishes, it features locally sourced ingredients and a dizzying array of menu options. Just consider that the drink menu at Layla includes craft cocktails, adult milkshakes and a great array of beer and wine. Each of these can pair nicely with the appetizers like hummus, wings, nachos, fries or falafel fries. Burgers and sandwiches include the beef and lamb combinations, vegetarian options and gourmet blends of meat, vegetables and other toppings. The shawarma is authentic and served with plenty of sides while the desserts at Layla are not to be missed and include shakes and even gourmet baklava.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burgers, Vegetarian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Website
    http://www.laylalebaneserestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Stephan Ledbetter
  • Private party facilities
    For a small rental fee, we close off our dining room for you and your friends to have a special private experience. we sit up to 30 guests in this small intimate setting.
  • Location
    4317 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Area
    St. Louis
  • Cross Street
    Tower Grove
  • Parking Details
    Feel free to park in our adjacent lot! Also plenty of ample parking is located on Manchester or Tower Grove!
  • Public transport
    Bus 14 Tower Grove @ Manchester Bus 95 Kinshighway @Manchester Bus 8 Tower Grove @ Russel
  • Entertainment
    Spaceballs, the Party Every Thursday with Shaun Morrissey and Ryan Snowden playing the best in garage rock, soul, rock n roll, with a touch of punk starts at 9 PM. Featured Dj every Saturday at 9 PM Live Music every Saturday At 8 PM!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

This menu from Layla.

Appetizers

  • HummusUS$5.50

    Our house staple. Made from scratch & served with warm pita

    • Red Pepper HummusUS$6.25

      Our signature hummus, red peppers, smoked paprika, garlic & tahini. Served with warm pita

      • Baba GanoushUS$6.25

        Fresh grilled eggplant blended with garlic & tahini. Served with warm pita

        • House WingsUS$7.25

          One pound of fried jumbo wings tossed in our signature chile garlic sauce

          • Smoky Mango WingsUS$7.25

            One pound of fried jumbo wings tossed in a smoky mango sauce

            • Basket of FriesUS$5.25

              Served with apricot ketchup & tzatziki

              • Krispy KaleUS$5.25

                Flash-fried kale chips, lemon juice & olive oil

                • Falafel FriesUS$5.50

                  The superfood of french fries. Served with tzatziki aioli

                  • Chicken KabobsUS$7.00

                    Marinated chicken, onions, peppers, spices & chili glaze

                    • Stuffed FalafelUS$7.00

                      Crispy falafel stuffed with creamy goat cheese, served with spicy date jam

                      • SamplerUS$16.00

                        Falafel fries, hummus, wings, baba ganoush & tabbouleh. Served with warm pita

                        • Vegetarian SamplerUS$14.00

                          Falafel fries, hummus, baba ganoush, batata & tabbouleh. Served with warm pita

                          Burgers

                          All burgers served with choice of fries, tabbouleh, batata, or hummus & pita

                          • The ReaperUS$13.75

                            Locally produced beef burger, sliced leg of lamb, monterey jack, apricot ketchup, sumac onions, tomato, lemon garlic mayo & flash-fried kale on a brioche bun

                            • Harvest MoonUS$12.75

                              Locally produced beef burger, feta, sunny side egg, fried spinach, tomato, & spicy date jam on a brioche bun

                              • Time BombUS$13.00

                                Locally produced beef burger & beef bacon, monterey jack, housemade bbq sauce, sumac onions, candied serrano chiles & lemon garlic mayo on a brioche bun

                                • ClassicoUS$11.75

                                  Locally produced beef burger, monterey jack, romaine, tomato, sumac onions & chartreuse pickles on a brioche bun

                                  • ClariceUS$13.00

                                    Seasoned lamb, mediterranean pico, tzatziki, feta & romaine on a brioche bun

                                    • Buffalo BillUS$15.00

                                      Fresh ground bison, goat cheese, blackberry ketchup, romaine, sumac onions & tomato on a brioche bun

                                      • Devil's AdvocateUS$13.00

                                        Locally produced pork burger & beef bacon, sumac onions, melted swiss, chartreuse pickles & beer caraway mustard on a pretzel bun

                                        • Clear ConscienceUS$10.00

                                          Seasoned turkey, sumac roasted apples, wilted arugula, blue cheese & smoky mango sauce on grilled ciabatta

                                          • Fowl PlayUS$10.00

                                            Fresh ground chicken burger, peach chutney, arugula, frizzled carrots & smoked gouda on grilled ciabatta

                                            • Jane SaysUS$9.75

                                              Our signature vegetarian lentil burger, monterey jack, smokey mango sauce, lemon garlic mayo, flash-fried kale, tomato & sumac onions on a brioche bun

                                              • Mean GreenUS$9.75

                                                Housemade falafel burger, romaine, chartreuse pickles, tomato & tzatziki on grilled ciabatta

                                                Shawarma & More

                                                All wraps served with choice of fries, tabbouleh, batata, seasonal vegetables, or hummus & pita

                                                  Choose Your Pita

                                                  • TraditionalUS$6.50

                                                    Romaine, tomato, sumac onions, chartreuse pickles, lemon garlic sauce

                                                    • SpicyUS$6.50

                                                      Roasted red pepper hummus, romaine, tomato, sumac onions, housemade garlic chile sauce, & tahini

                                                      • GreekUS$7.50

                                                        Romaine, mediterranean pico, feta, tzatziki

                                                        Choose Your Protein

                                                        • Chicken ShawarmaUS$3.50

                                                          • Beef ShawarmaUS$5.50

                                                            • Lamb ShawarmaUS$5.50

                                                              • FalafelUS$2.50

                                                                Soups & Salads

                                                                • Layla

                                                                  Mixed greens, dried cherries, candied almonds & blue cheese tossed with pomegranate vinaigrette

                                                                  • SideUS$3.50
                                                                  • LargeUS$7.50

                                                                • The Spin

                                                                  Fresh spinach, goat cheese, glazed walnuts, scallions & fresh strawberries tossed in an apricot champagne vinaigrette

                                                                  • SideUS$3.50
                                                                  • LargeUS$7.50

                                                                • Kale & Bacon

                                                                  Fresh kale, almonds, dates, and candied applewood smoked bacon tossed with a tahini-maple dressing

                                                                  • HalfUS$5.75
                                                                  • LargeUS$8.50

                                                                • Kabob

                                                                  Chicken kabobs atop mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & sumac onions tossed with an orange cumin vinaigrette

                                                                  • HalfUS$6.75
                                                                  • LargeUS$9.75

                                                                • Lamb & Feta

                                                                  Grilled lamb burger atop fresh romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta & cucumber dill dressing

                                                                  • HalfUS$7.75
                                                                  • LargeUS$10.75

                                                                • Garden Vegetable SoupUS$5.50

                                                                  Hearty mix of vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes & kale

                                                                  • Fire-Roasted Tomato SoupUS$5.50

                                                                    Creamy roasted tomato soup with a hint of chipotle

                                                                    • Soup & SaladUS$8.50

                                                                      Choice of any side salad & soup

                                                                      Shakes

                                                                      • Cherry BabyUS$6.25

                                                                        Cherries, shaved dark chocolate & vanilla ice cream

                                                                        • S'moresUS$6.25

                                                                          Chocolate covered graham crackers, marshmallow fluff & vanilla ice cream

                                                                          • Mango2US$6.25

                                                                            Fresh mangos, honey, vanilla soy & vanilla ice cream

                                                                            • Peanut Butter PretzelUS$6.25

                                                                              Chocolate dipped pretzel pieces, peanut butter & vanilla ice cream

                                                                              • Monkey MilkUS$6.25

                                                                                Bananas, dates, walnuts & vanilla ice cream

                                                                                • Caramel BaconUS$6.25

                                                                                  Salted caramel, candied bacon & vanilla ice cream

                                                                                  • Chocolate TahiniUS$6.25

                                                                                    Shaved dark chocolate, tahini, chocolate drizzle & vanilla ice cream

                                                                                    Dessert

                                                                                    • Gooey Butter BaklavaUS$6.25

                                                                                      St. Louis meets beirut

                                                                                      • Strawberry ShortcakeUS$6.50

                                                                                        White chocolate scones, grand marnier macerated strawberries & rich pastry cream

                                                                                        • Chocolate ComaUS$6.50

                                                                                          Six layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, chocolate chips & chocolate ganache

                                                                                          • Peanut Butter PieUS$6.25

                                                                                            With a layer of salted caramel ganache, topped with roasted peanuts & whipped cream

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                                                                                            4

                                                                                            4.0
                                                                                            (25)
                                                                                            • 4.1Food
                                                                                            • 4.0Service
                                                                                            • 3.6Ambience

                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                            25 Reviews

                                                                                            1. javamama3

                                                                                              St. Louis17 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 10 May 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                              If the service was a bit faster, this would be a knock out. Friendly staff. Great drinks, gourmet milkshakes, good burgers/fries. I got a skillet with their potatoes, house made garlic chili sauce, shawarma chicken and two over easy eggs - delicious!! Be prepared for laid back & don't be in a rush & you'll have a great meal.

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                                                                                            2. Lisha Gold

                                                                                              St. Louis30 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 9 May 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              My friends and I loved Layla. The food and drinks were all excellent and we especially love that they carry so much local meat and tasty craft beer!

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                                                                                            3. JoeGoldberg1 Gold

                                                                                              St. Louis59 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 24 April 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                              Layla is a great go to place for a casual creative meal. The quality and variety of the food is outstanding.

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                                                                                            4. Texanworkinggal Gold

                                                                                              Houston37 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 26 March 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Fantastic cocktails and the schawarma was amazing. Great spot in an eclectic neighborhood

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                                                                                            5. FoodJunkie Gold

                                                                                              St. Louis11 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 22 March 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              They might have the yummiest burgers in STL. Can't wait to go back and try their shakes!

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                                                                                            6. Grezner

                                                                                              Chicago / Illinois119 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 8 February 2015

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                              I was a bit hesitant to choose a place that specialized in burgers and shawarma, but decided to take the plunge. We were not disappointed. There were four of us and two had burgers and two had shawarma and all were excellent. The shakes are great too. We had an appetizer platter and the hummus was amazing, and the wings were good. The baba ganoush was a disappointment as it was a bit bland; but that was the only disappointment on the night. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day for brunch!

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                                                                                            7. Disappointing

                                                                                              St. Louis11 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 30 December 2014

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              Great burgers and the vegetarian burger was delicious. They are pricey and I thought we were getting a free birthday dessert since we didn't order it but it was added to our bill.

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                                                                                            8. EWHteach

                                                                                              St. Louis4 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 28 June 2013

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              6 of us went for dinner and had a lovely evening. The service was good -- the waiter was attentive and checked on us regularly even though we were in a room separate from the one where he was stationed. The food was delightful: the falafel fresh and mildly spiced, the baba ganoush deliciously smoky. The meat lovers in the group reported that the chicken kebobs were tender and well-seasoned, as was the schwarma(sp?). For my taste there was way too much parsley in the tabbouleh -- I like more bulgur in mine -- but it was light and fresh, perfect for a hot summer evening. Lovely Lebanese music on the sound system though conversation was sometimes a challenge as it was quite loud. Overall, though, it was a fine evening and we'll be going back.

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                                                                                            9. Gora Gold

                                                                                              St. Louis44 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 15 June 2013

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Layla is getting better with time, and the restaurant, is getting nicer, as more amenities are being added. The food has always been wonderful, but now you have white table linen, and belly dancers to brighten up the place. The bar is also getting better, and though not expansive, it does have some nice wines and cocktails. Great experience, and a "must check out" in the Grove.

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                                                                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                              St. Louis60 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              Dined on 1 June 2013

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              This was my first time at Layla's. The portions were large but well made. Great to have a parking lot next door.

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                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                              Burgers, Vegetarian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                              Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                              http://www.laylalebaneserestaurant.com/
                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                            • Dress Code
                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                                              Stephan Ledbetter
                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                              For a small rental fee, we close off our dining room for you and your friends to have a special private experience. we sit up to 30 guests in this small intimate setting.
                                                                                            • Location
                                                                                              4317 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                              St. Louis
                                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                                              Tower Grove
                                                                                            • Parking Details
                                                                                              Feel free to park in our adjacent lot! Also plenty of ample parking is located on Manchester or Tower Grove!
                                                                                            • Public transport
                                                                                              Bus 14 Tower Grove @ Manchester Bus 95 Kinshighway @Manchester Bus 8 Tower Grove @ Russel
                                                                                            • Entertainment
                                                                                              Spaceballs, the Party Every Thursday with Shaun Morrissey and Ryan Snowden playing the best in garage rock, soul, rock n roll, with a touch of punk starts at 9 PM. Featured Dj every Saturday at 9 PM Live Music every Saturday At 8 PM!
                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                              Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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                                                                                            2. United States
                                                                                            3. St. Louis
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