So we walk in at 11:25 on a Friday morning and the place is full with a waiting line. Being our first time here, we weren't sure what to do because there was no host/hostess at the entrance. We then noticed a hallway to the back of the dining room with a line of people. Walking through the dining area and still not sure who to speak to, we finally see a sign that instructs customers to put your own name and number in your party on the waiting list. The line moved along pretty quickly and we were seated about 20 minutes later. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I got the "famous" fried chicken because it said it was famous. My wife got fried catfish ordering an extra piece of fish for me. The chicken was some of the best fried chicken I've eaten, but I don't think THE best ever. The catfish was very good as well. My two sides were BBQ baked beans and twice baked potato casserole. The beans were pretty good and the casserole had good flavor but somehow seemed old; not fresh. The decor is Americana and military mixed with bar neons and TVs showing sporting events. It's quite an eclectic collection. Everything looked like it had been there a while. Now that I'm not a rookie anymore and know where to go, and what to do to get in, I would go back for the chicken and maybe try it in buffalo wing form. They have burgers, sandwiches, and BBQ as well. read more

Hobos - Famous fried chicken with baked beans and twice baked potato casserole - Salad Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

This place is very popular with the locals and is highly recommended for their food, especially their fried chicken. Today, I decide to try their pork chops...will comment later. read more

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Hands down best chicken I've had since my grandma passed away. They get busy but that's for a reason. The fried mushrooms with horseradish is the bomb. read more

Hobos has great service and delicious food! Their fried chicken is the best in the area and the sides are also on point!!!!

Lots of people love their fried chicken. It's a little too dry and over cooked for me. Personally I like the fried pork chop. The reason for the 3 stars is I am not a fan of their side dishes. I don't like onions and the sides almost all have onions. My dad thinks the fish is just blah. It's not bad food. It's just not cravable to me. And it's a shame. It wouldn't take much to really be special. read more

So I honestly didn't even know this place existed but my St. Charles friend suggested we meet here on Sunday for a late lunch. Ok, I'm game. I didn't even know this little stretch of old down town St. Peters was there. Never been and it's literally adjacent to Highway 70! The parking lot at the American Legion was completely filled. There were two smokers on the side of the building and there was a pleasant smoke smell. I walked in the front near the bar but I think you could get in either way. The place was filled! I noticed most people eating either fried chicken or pizza. I had to go for the pizza. It claims to be based on Halls Ferry Inn's pizza recipe from North County. I ordered a pepperoni and bacon pizza and my lunch date went with the fried chicken. When my pizza came out it was huge and looked absolutely delicious. It was! Best pizza I've had in as long as I can remember! If you like St. Louis style pizza you need to head to St. Peters. The service is friendly and I will be back for fried chicken and BBQ but let's face it, you know I'll end up with pizza! *So you may ask what's different about North County St. Louis pizza versus any other. Good question. The entire pizza is a rectangle instead of a circle then its cut into square pieces. The crust is very crispy and has some air bubbles in it. The cheese is usually a blend of provel (a St. Louis staple) and other soft cheeses that melt well. I have lived in St. Louis my entire life but didn't know this existed up until I was roughly 30. I'm not a North County girl but I really appreciate their pizza! read more

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Great Food, always so good, my favorite is the blackened catfish,so tasty.Really everything we have gotten there is delicious.

Sorry for giving one star in the past. That was a Crazy, unintended mistake. Hobo's has THE best fried chicken in town. And GREAT CATERING SERVICE. Highly recommand‼‼‼ read more

Everything I'd amazing here! Food, service and prices! must go if you haven't tried them! Be prepared to wait but we'll worth it!

Get the fried chicken! It's awesome! Whether you order in the restaurant or carry out!

Don't even know where to begin. My God, the chicken is so good. Chicken is to die for. Cooked perfectly and so juicy. Wife had the tenderloin which was huge! So other food as it passed our table, onion rings looked amazing. Great food, great service, amazing prices. This is now a required stop for us every single time that we come to STL. read more

Hobos - Half Cluck Chicken and Tenderloin sandwich - Salad Near Me - St Peters, Missouri

The wait times can be quite long if you have a party larger than 4 and you are dining at a peak meal time. 1 Con-you have to stand in a long hallway with no place to sit while you wait. 1 Pro-which is the most important, the food is delicious we frequent this place often with family and have yet to be disappointed when it come to food! The catfish fish nugget plate is delicious and they have different specials every night of the week! Prices are right and the portions are GENEROUS! Give this place a try! read more

Fantastic Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, and just food overall; a hang out for the Greatest Generation and other veteran hero's.

They are known for the fried chicken which is good but pass on that and get the Cajun fried catfish. It was excellent. Only drawback is the crowd and getting seating. Parking isn't bad if you know the town. read more

The food is always great. I highly recommend this place to anyone. It has a great atmosphere.

Absolutely wonderful food and service! I've been there many times and ordered a number of their items. I have never had a bad meal there! Their broccoli salad is to die for!!! Best chicken and fish in town! read more

Wonderful small-town place to get great comfort food! You don't have to be a member of the American Legion to eat; just come prepared for a big meal! He had the 2 pieces of fried chicken / half slab of ribs dinner and I had the slow-cooked BBQ pork steak. I have been begging for pork steaks for a month - this place helped settle down that need with tangy, fall-off-the-bone delicious pork steaks! Our sides were great: coleslaw, twice-baked mashed potatoes, baked beans. We will come back here to try the catfish and also the pizza! read more

We were new to St Louis last year and this was our first out to eat venue. We were very impressed. Really good food. We each got something very different and everyone was very happy with what they got. However, we went there a few days ago wanting to try again and they were closed. It looks like they my have been flooded in a recent storm. Really sorry to see that and hope they are able to open again soon! read more

Some of the best fried fish you'll ever get. Great little local restaurant feel, service is always great. Just be ready to wait if you get there during normal rushes read more

Great Food and Service. Very much worth the wait as they move people through at a rapid pace. Friendly staff.

Was recommended to me by several of my STL family, (coworkers). I walked in, loved that is was pretty full, 830pm. I was able to sit quickly since I'm alone. I loved see the decor, I have a kid in army and it made me feel great.. Had Morgan, hopefully spelled right, as waitress. She was awesome, knew when to check up on me and when to let me be, haven't had service like that since left LV. Order the fried fish nuggets, side was fries and green beans. When she asked which condiment I would like, tartar, cocktail or hot, I just said yes. The tartar sauce... I don't know if it's just been a while, but if that is from a jar, I want to buy it, it has a flavor punch. The fries, had great flavor, great crunch outside and the soft inside. Didn't know I'd been missing that also. Ok, the green beans, amazing, I always have low expectations for veggies, I wanted to eat them all. Now the fish nuggets, when I looked at them, I thought they looked like they'd be heavy but nope, lightly breading, some pieces have the little extra for the crunch some people enjoy, flavorful. If I have time before I go home, I'll be going back here, if not next time I'm in town, I will be there. Oh, when I got my bil, I had to check it 3x, I surely was expecting to pay more, had 2 gin/pineapple and the food, under $36, I was expecting north of $40. read more

The food was fabulous and the service was exceptional! Highly recommend from one food snob to another. The BLT salad is just as good as it sounds. (high quality bacon) and the pizza craps all over IMO's. Wish I could give it more stars! YUM!!!! read more

Excellent fried chicken, catfish and pork steaks. Service is always top notch. Like a small town diner.

No bacon in the BLT wrap !!! Really how does that even happen!!! And smaller wrap... Not real friendly no apology nothing... Just blah ... BE A BIT MORE FRIENDLY GOOD GRIEF !!!! read more

Been coming to this place for a year now and we come here at least twice a week. Our servers are always good to us and the food is delicious!!! Fried chicken half a cluck meal is a great price and the chicken is bomb! I don't go anywhere but here for fried chicken. It's that good. We also get the fried catfish nuggets or filet meal and that is also one of our favorites. So as the pizza! Dang the whole menu is good. But for me Fried chicken and Long Island ice teas all day read more

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No words - everything is good / shrimp - hamburgers- fish - chicken we have not had their pizza yet but we will I hope soon

Loved every bite!!!! I got the catfish nuggets and they were amazing. Combine that with the house coleslaw and it was a delicious mean. I love that this place is run by veterans! The service was awesome and the atmosphere is unique. Great place for families and friends. read more

Hobos has tasty food at reasonable prices! The Cajun chicken salad has perfectly grilled chicken strips atop Spring mix lettuce. And the fried chicken... incredible....the closest I've ever found to Romine's (a long-time St. Louis tradition that has sadly closed.). This place is always crowded, but worth the wait. They do a good job getting you seated and served as efficiently as possible. One helpful hint: if you pay in cash, you will save the 3% credit card fee (there are signs posted regarding this as well.) read more

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Hobos has the best fried chicken I've ever had; and their pork steak is amazing as well. I've yet to find something at this restaurant that hasn't been delicious and well seasoned. This restaurant is a must. read more

I have been there many times, and will be going back many more! Everything on the menu was excellent. Better fried chicken than Hodak's! Sweet vinegar slaw, and homemade mashed potatoes goes along way, true comfort food. Thanks for feeding me! #TheHangryTradesman read more

WARNING! Check your bill carefully before you pay. My sister took me to lunch and didn't realize we were charged for 3 meals instead of 2 until she got home. The owner said he was too busy to look at security tapes because she paid cash snd didn't take the receipt. She left messages numerous times. 2 lunches and a soda cost her $40. read more

We were pleasantly surprised. Saturday evening and only about a 5 minute wait. The staff were very quick to clear tables and get people seated. The food was hot and delicious. We will definitely return soon. read more

FRIED CATFISH!!!! This place no words.. friendly staff def a jewel tucked away in old town St. Peter's give them a shot!

Great fried chicken and fried catfish filets. The col slaw is first rate and the mashed potato casserole is outstanding. They do need to return to crinkle cut french fries. The fries they are serving now leave a lot to be desired. read more

The food and service is exceptional! The place is packed every time we come. Make sure you work your way up to the front of the line to put your name down. The line goes pretty fast! Get the catfish nuggets! read more

LOVE THE Food! Well so do many others so be ready to wait and don't show up late as they will run out for the night...that says it all right there when a place consistently runs out of BBQ or specials. Go early and be prepared to wait. They have a great area upstairs for a cocktail and some games while waiting. Expect to wait up to 30 minutes...totally worth it! read more

Good little place. Has a very old fashioned small town mom and pop restaurant feel to it. Chicken was juicy and very crispy; breading a bit bland for my taste but not bad. Cole slaw was vinegar based and decent, baked beans were fairly average. Prices are very reasonable, and service is extremely friendly and attentive. The place was pretty busy on a Saturday lunch, and I still got my food extremely quick. Lots of other things on the menu looked good, and I look forward to trying them out; but had to try the chicken first as it was the thing they are most famous for, and it wasn't my bag. read more

Nice people, great mid-western comfort food prepared to order, well stocked bar. Small and meal times are almost always crowded with a wait, but it's worth it. Ample parking in back or in front across the street PLUS they have a smooth running pick up window for call ahead orders. Love this place. read more

We love the old North County pizza, great place with a good atmosphere, family friendly.

Good food, great service. It was crowded but we sat on the patio and got served right away.