The staff at Mr. Wizard's are so considerate and nice! Every time we go they are polite and informative of what we are ordering. It's also nice that they have picnic tables so you can sit there while you watch people go by on Big Bend instead of taking it home. Even though we live close to Ted Drewes (only 5-6 minutes away) we still take the time to drive over to Big Bend to get custard and concretes from Mr. Wizard. One of my favorite's is the German Chocolate! It is so rich and flavorful with the right amount of nuts, coconut and Caramel and when I bite into it it takes me back to my childhood and reminds me of my mother's German Chocolate Cakes which she was well known for in the community. If you have never been you definitely need to check them out! read more

Super cute place! Cant believe I hadn't been here before. Lots of great topping or mix in options here. I just got a hot fudge sundae and it was delicious. Came out quick and the workers were nice. Limited parking but worth it! read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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$7.42 for this extremely small so called snow cone this how they gave it too me barely any ice or juice...poorly made and extremely tasteless & flavor is watered down or cheap!!--- could have made this at home w/juice.. will not come back here Being careless & cheap won't keep ongoing customers read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Baby so snow cone ice is hard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I found this place just looking on Google Maps and it was sooo great! My sister and I both got custard and it came out so quick. The ambiance is great and they have some picnic tables to sit on too. Actually some of the best custard I've ever had! read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Not the best ice cream place, but still very good. When we walked here, we were greeted by the staff. There was a long line, but it went quick. It was because other parents like me wanted to get their children ice cream as an end of year treat. My kid wanted an Oreo Vanilla cone, but they said they could not do that. Instead, they replaced it with a sundae. He said it was still creamy and crunchy, even though he wanted it. The portions were slightly large for a small cone or sundae. Other than that, the place was still clean but with some of the paint chipping off the tables. Overall, good experience! read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Oreo Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

When I moved to St. Louis, I quickly learned that frozen custard is a big deal. There's an unspoken rivalry between Ted Drewes and Mr. Wizard's, and I finally had the chance to visit Mr. Wizard's on a Friday night. A Maplewood staple for over 30 years, this classic walk-up stand serves rich, creamy custard with a variety of toppings. While the flavor selection is limited, the mix-in options are nearly endless. I ordered the banana split, and it did not disappoint-the flavors were perfectly balanced, the custard was incredibly smooth and delicious, and it was served impressively fast. Although Ted Drewes remains my favorite, Mr. Wizard's is definitely worth a visit. read more

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We love this place. Tonight I had a hot fudge concrete. I was asked if I wanted the hot fudge mixed in our layered. I didn't know so I asked the people behind the glass what they recommended. They were right (as usual). The custard was smooth and the hot fudge was creamy. My SO hot a strawberry concrete He loved it. The picnic tables were clean and dry considering we had a heavy rain earlier in the day. So why a 4 and not a five? Parking sucks. We will definitely be back. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Part of a hot fudge concrete. Yum!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was excited to try a new to me local custard shop. Typically I only go to Ted Drew's l, but I like supporting others. The service was super at the window and assistance with the menu was appreciated. There are no indoor tables, but picnic tables outside. The area had trash cans and was clean. Order was up quickly and my son and I were excited! I had Mr. Wizard and my son S'mores. My initial bite seemed good, but then soured. The taste just was not as good as hoped. I tossed mine a few bites in. My son had similar thoughts unfortunately and did not finish. It's hard to give a negative review to a local business, but I'm letting the product lead on this review. A 2.5 rounding down. I will stick with Ted Drew's in Saint Louis. read more

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It would be nice if these clowns could maintain accurate operating hours via their on-line presence. Drove all the way there only to find out their published operating hours were inaccurate. Lost me as a future customer. read more

Stopped by this ice cream spot and glad I did. The line moved fairly quick and the service was really good. The ice cream was soft and creamy and the strawberries on the strawberry shortcake was were fresh. Definitely my top ice cream spots. They have a nice patio to eat the ice cream. read more

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Mr. Wizard's was my childhood dessert spot and I still go pretty often. I love everything about it; the outdoor seating, the simple menu, and the quick service. I've gotten a variety of things from here but I can always trust their frozen custard to be good. If you want some dessert to eat outside at a picnic table with friends in a relaxed environment, this place is great. read more

... this is the best custard I've ever had. My favorite is the Wizard speciality. Strawberries, brownies, and hot fudge?!?! Count me in. read more

I was craving a simple chocolate frozen custard with extra rainbow sprinkles, and Mr. Wizard's did not disappoint. Both the employee who took my order and the other employee who handed me my order were EXTREMELY friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic. They genuinely brightened my mood! While I recognize that my order was not at all complicated, I was still impressed that they handed me my cup quite literally seconds after I paid. The prices are very reasonable. There is a $0.50 charge if you pay with a card, which I didn't mind. Great menu, great service, and great atmosphere for the summer. It's safe to say that Mr. Wizard's fulfilled my craving and exceeded my expectations! read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Medium chocolate in a cup with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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great when they can get the order right. 9/10 they don't and you get home to find out with cranky kiddos. Btw TY FOR TONIGHT WHEN YOU GOT IT ALL WRONG AFTER REPEATING THE ORDER. read more

Their concretes are perfection. I support locally owned businesses like Mr. Wizard, so long as their product is good, and their's are delicious. It's got a nice feeling and walk up ordering like Ted Drew's. read more

Mr. Wizards is a walk up treat (Frozen Custard/Frozen Yogurt) soft serve shop. The results of my order are always positive. I have never had a bad outcome here and return over and over again. When they shut down over the winter months they sell Christmas trees out of the lot. This business has been around Maplewood for many, many years. The pricing it really good as well. read more

it was just right timing on my part-6:00 on a Friday. the lot had a steady stream of people, but nothing interfered with my service. The order was taken fast at one window, when I barely turned around and it was ready at another! Custard like smooth frozen cool whip on the tongue. Very refreshing in this heat. Thanks Scott-just as good as I remembered! read more

Simply wonderful frozen custard at Mr. Wizard's! Now that I have moved out of stl, anytime I'm back in town I try to make my way there for a classic chocolate vanilla swirled cone! It is a simple pleasure that's totally worth it! The service is always friendly and their shop has major summer vibes w the their outdoor seating/benches! I love bringing friends here for dessert and I can't wait to be back in town for more! read more

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I went Mother's Day long line but it moved quickly the kids working the counters were polite and friendly and the pricing was fair and reasonable. The custard is so rich and creamy and it was a good way to top off a nice day read more

An STL Staple that reminds me of my childhood! Always a good reliable and CHEAP ice cream joint. It's typically fairly quick and the service is always good. Whether you've been here before or not at all, it's a refreshing sweet treat no matter what you get! I'd recommend a concrete read more

Some people say that this place is better than Ted Drewes but I still prefer ice cream to custard, so I'm not sure what I think in regards to that issue. We caught them on one of their last weeks for the season which I felt very lucky about. I ordered The Wizard small concrete, which is where they mix all the ingredients together, and thought it was very good. I really appreciate the hot fudge being mixed in as it created a Oreo-like consistency along with the brownies which was interesting. The strawberries though has got to be my favorite part, it was a good relief from the other super sweet parts of the ice cream. I will say that it does land on the sweeter side and a small concrete is more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. Overall, very solid custard store. Will definitely come back to try more of their other specialty items but will currently make no comment regarding the Ted Drewes vs Mr. Wizard debate. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Mr. Wizard small concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Solid custard & frozen yogurt stand. No frills. Speedy service and a decent selections of toppings/mix ins. My husband loves custard, I'm more of an ice cream fan so I appreciate they have frozen yogurt and when it comes to the yogurt side of things it's some of the best I've had in the area. On my latest visit I got a small cookie dough concrete. Mixing wasn't that great but at least I had chunks of dough to enjoy. My husband didn't love the assembly of his toppings for his custard sundae but did notice that you can get it "layered" so will give that a go next time! read more

I have drove by Mr. Wizard's several time when I head by home and I had to stop by to see if it was up to par with Andy and Ted Drewes. I will have to say that Mr. Wizard's concrete is unique. The ice cream tasted like a whipped ice cream so it was very light and creamy. I didn't feel full after eating the ice cream because of how light the concrete was. I'm not sure how they make their concrete but I loved it. Mr. Wizard's now accept credit cards if anyone was wondering. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - German chocolate, banana pudding, Black Forest, and vanilla w/Oreo concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Overall this is my favorite custard in stl. The only flaw is the customer service. Sometimes they decide to close early with no indication. One time we arrived 40 minutes before close and the workers just looked at us through the service windows (and did not serve us) With that being said, their custard is hard to beat! The wizard is fantastic! read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - The Wizard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Not the best custard place in town, but it's in the neighborhood and I like supporting local businesses. The custard isn't as creamy and it's way sweeter than most. But they don't skimp on the toppings and the staff is always friendly. They also have free ice cold water available. A little loud to sit outside and enjoy the custard, as Big Bend is right next to the patio. But it's a decent enough place for a convenient neighborhood custard with plenty of toppings. read more

The few times I've been here, the ice cream was really good. However, I'm giving 3 stars because of a poor experience with one of the employees. He was older and came across as rude in how he spoke to us. He also gave me the wrong flavor, and I didn't feel comfortable correcting him because of his attitude. read more

Decided to go here for the first time in many years because my partner lives nearby. Remember it not making a strong impression when I was younger, especially with other options that I always gravitated towards close by. Since the day was nice, we ended up walking to it after seeing a picture online of a menu and thought that the prices were significantly more affordable over other options in the area. Unfortunately, it was apparently a very outdated picture, because prices were as much if not higher than say Andy's or even Ted Drewes when including the .50 surcharge for using a card. The custard is below average at best, and was quite melted at the bottom even on a relatively cool day. Paid extra for a second topping and it didn't seem very balanced or worth the extra price for it. It it was half the price, it would be fine for a cheap treat in comparison to their competitors. But with a loud location and subpar ice cream, it puzzles me how it has stayed affloat after all these years. read more

Call me a heretic, but I prefer this place to Ted Drewes. The product, the location and the decor. I've never had bad service here, but I don't expect to be treated like royalty wherever I go. It's a small business with one location. If they're open, regardless of whether they're 'supposed to be' or not, yay. If not, oh well. Maybe next time. If you've always got to have it your way, go to Burger King (or Ted Drewes). If you can deal with the fact that life isn't always fair, give this place a shot. If they take your order, prepare to be delighted. The menu is not as big or fancy as some of the competition, but I think I've eaten my way through it. I can't say that anything ever disappointed me. If you're looking for a treat without totally destroying your calorie budget, they do have frozen yogurt. If you're going to blow the budget, blow it with 'The Wizard'. Or a Banana Split. Beware, they're just about done for the season. Usually they close right around now and reopen in February. Maybe I got lucky with this warm weather we've been having. It's about to turn cold again, so they may call it done for the year. Don't say you weren't warned. If you don't make it in time, I'll see you there in 2024. read more

Rating: 4.7 Stars After multiple visits to Clementine's, I started really craving custard. A quick Google search yielded Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard and Yogurt. I decided to drive to Maplewood to give it a try, and I am glad that I did. On my first visit, I ordered a Vanilla Custard Cone. The custard was magical (bad pun-intended), and it had excellent sweetness and flavor. The cone was fresh and tasty too. I was also impressed with the portion size! While perusing the menu at my first visit, I noticed that they offer Banana Pudding as an option for either a Concrete or Sundae. Naturally, I had to return the next week to try this. I really enjoyed the Banana Pudding Concrete. The banana was sweet nd ripe, and the vanilla wafers were fresh. These components complemented the custard nicely for a very tasty sweet treat. Lastly, the staff was nice both times. I am glad that I got to try Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard and Yogurt. While I never go to Maplewood, I now have a magical (bad pun-intended, again) reason to return! read more

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I don't come here very often, but when I do I keep it simple with a vanilla in a cone with sprinkles. It never disappoints. The sprinkles are the exact consistency that you would want them to be and who doesn't like a bit of color in their life? I have never tried anything else, but my boyfriend got a coffee shake and seemed to really enjoy it. The only issue is sometimes the parking is full and it's not the easiest to turn into the neighborhood to park because you have to go around the block. read more

A St. Louis classic for ice cream. They have tons of combinations to satisfy your sweet cravings. I loved the banana pudding concrete although I should have gotten it layered but they didn't suggest that I read on menu after I ordered lol. Decent pricing. read more

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VERY good custard! This little place was a fun stop after a hot afternoon at the zoo. My youngest was convinced they make their ice cream with magic due to the name and the man at the counter played along, which was really nice. The cookie dough blizzard is KILLLLER. Like dang good. I had order envy for the person in my group that got it and let me taste, but the strawberry milkshake I ordered was truly very tasty. We will be back for sure! Lots of outdoor seating which is nice as well. On a busy street so need to keep a close eye on little ones. read more

I dont know how other flavors taste like but they definitely have the BEST CHOCOLATE custard in town. The staffs are really quick and friendly. They have table and small parking lot that are very convenient to stay and enjoy the ice cream. The shop design is very cute btw. read more

Always super fast and very delicious. I know it's blasphemy to say this, but I much prefer Mr. Wizard's to local favorite Ted Drewes. Even just the plain custard is delicious but the many flavors Mr. Wizard's offers makes every trip an opportunity to experiment. Absolutely perfect for a hot summer day in the Midwest. I'd also like to add that their portions are quite generous for the low price. They certainly didn't skimp on the cookie dough bites! I was very thankful that they enforce a mask policy for both customers and employees as well. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Medium concrete with cherry and cookie dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This was hands down one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a business. We pulled up to mr wizards with a huge line of people waiting out front. The two girls behind the window working started pointed their thumbs down at me in my direction and throwing dirty looks as we were walking up to stand in like. We were kinda confused and thought she was pointing to someone else. When we arrived at the window, there was still 3 customers who were still getting served in front of us. When it was our turn to order, the workers slammed the window down on our faces and shut the lights off. There was still probably 15 customers sitting outside in the pitch black trying to enjoy their ice cream. She refused to even say anything to me and turned away when I tried to ask what was going on. She yelled at me they close at 8:30. When their websites says 9pm. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Mr Wizard's is excellent!! The ice cream has a great flavor and texture. The service was great as well.

Yawn! Boring. Nothing special. Chocolate Covered Cherry use to be my go to order, but tonight it fell flat. My taste buds felt no excitement while I ate my, concrete. What happened to you Mr. Wizard? I use to love you, but you were totally bland tonight. To be honest, there was absolutely no flavor to your custard tonight. I also am doubting if your staff got my order right. I think they actually served me yogurt instead of custard. Product wise, I'd give you 2 Stars, but the friendly and professional young lady working the window got you the extra star. When: July 19, 2016 Why: Ice Cream/Custard Sweet Treat read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Chocolate Covered Cherry - the marshmallow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Some say it's rare in life to experience true perfection, but if you have 4 bucks in your pocket, perfection can be found at this custard stand, in the form of something called an Hawaiian Concrete. It's a blend of custard (vanilla/chocolate/twist, I choose the twist) with pecans, coconut, banana, and pineapple, and it is just amazing. Every bite is just chock full of different tastes and textures. It is just so satisfying, nourishing, and absolutely perfect. They're open till 10pm everyday. Go get one. read more

Mr. Wizard's Frozen Custard - Specialty concretes and shakes. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We love this place! This is a favorite of my daughter's and we go almost every day when they are open! Last summer we went so often that the wonderful employees had our "regular" orders ready by the time I got to the window! Can't recommend enough! A great and affordable treat any day! read more

Ice cream is decent but their hours are not predictable. We went during their "open" hours and they were closed with a message on the machine from 2020. read more