A St. Louis icon as legendary as its location on old Route 66 (Chippewa St), Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has attracted legions of locals and tourists to its walk-up windows since Ted Drewes Sr. opened his first frozen custard stand in 1931. While the custard does indeed stand on its own as a perfectly delectable treat, the signature item is the "concrete:" a thick milkshake concoction with a combination of fruit, candy, nuts and cookies folded in the layers of custard. The All Shook Up Concrete (peanut butter cookie and banana) is a deliciously clever tribute to the King's favorite snack.Open from 11 am to about 10:30 pm daily. Closed mid-December to mid-February."For anyone in search of America's most delicious ice cream (and what roadfooder is not?), here's a name to put on the short list of candidates for greatness: Ted Drewes. Drewes' frozen custard is fresh, pure, and tons of fun. ..."- Michael Stern,
Roadfood.com
ADDRESS
6726 Chippewa St ,
St Louis, MO 63109
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Best Ice Cream/Confections in St Louis
DESCRIPTION
A St. Louis icon as legendary as its location on old Route 66 (Chippewa St), Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has attracted legions of locals and tourists to its walk-up windows since Ted Drewes Sr. opened his first frozen custard stand in 1931. While the custard does indeed stand on its own as a perfectly delectable treat, the signature item is the "concrete:" a thick milkshake concoction with a combination of fruit, candy, nuts and cookies folded in the layers of custard. The All Shook Up Concrete (peanut butter cookie and banana) is a deliciously clever tribute to the King's favorite snack.
Open from 11 am to about 10:30 pm daily. Closed mid-December to mid-February.
"For anyone in search of America's most delicious ice cream (and what roadfooder is not?), here's a name to put on the short list of candidates for greatness: Ted Drewes. Drewes' frozen custard is fresh, pure, and tons of fun. ..."
- Michael Stern,
Roadfood.com