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    Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

    4.5 (1.9k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Oreo
    Meghan M.

    Couldn't leave STL without trying Ted Drewes and wowie. Truly fantastic Oreo concrete. I get the hype. I went to the airport location so I can't speak to the service or ambiance, but truly the custard was so delightful that this deserves a 5/5.

    Erika H.

    Such a STL staple. They are always busy no matter what day it is. So many toppings to choose from, or you can get one of their specials they have. The ice cream is rich, sweet and soft. The service lines can be long and congested but they move quick. Just make sure to listen for your order.

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    Suzane C.

    This is a St. Louis tradition. The frozen custard is very tasty! There are multiple ordering windows, so the frozen custard comes out quickly. The clerk who took our order was efficient. There is a special feeling of older days when standing and eating custard and talking with friends. The new traffic crossing light is much appreciated!

    Jennifer M.

    Love it here! Always fast service with a smile. Every time I com to StLouis I stop here.

    Ted Drew's Gift Shop
    Debra J.

    A St. Louis icon! I used to live in St. Louis City and went to Drew's regularly. Nothing has changed, except, this gift shop. Who knew? It has been there for 6 years.

    Tedads
    Jason C.

    Sooo good! Reminded me of home even if home was in NJ! I got the TeDad which had local oatmeal cookies and custard. Beautifully creamy and crunchy. Had the perfect mix of textures and flavors. Service was super fast as well! Don't miss the fun souvenir store they have.

    Shawn B.

    Exactly as you would hope it would be. A ton of flavors. Great size choices. I had pineapple in a cup and it had chunks of real pineapple. The crew was friendly and it felt local and old school. They have a little museum and gift store also.

    Rohan D.

    I grew up in Chicago, never heard of frozen custard. I have lactose intolerance so regular ice cream causes me discomfort but not until hours later. Frozen custard is a tastier, fatter, richer version of ice cream that is better than ice cream like ice cream is better than frozen yogurt. The first time at Ted Drewes was true love. It made seeing the Cubs lose in Busch Stadium worth the trip. Then later I moved to Milwaukee, another frozen custard town. And yet, on return I found Ted Drewes to still be a very special, wonderful taste. In spite of the gastrointestinal side effects.

    To paraphrase a line, Ted Drewes is a tradition like no other. St. Louis's love affair with its frozen custard has spanned generations.
    Paul K.

    My last review was on 9/28/2014. A lot of time has passed since then. My youngest granddaughter was in a performance. She was a dancing angel. Her reward is a Ted Drewes frozen custard cup. In the original flavor vanilla. I did not participate in the delight as I worry about specific health issues. Now, in my late 70s, things I could do at 60 are no longer an option. Efficiency experts should study how they handle large crowds. High school-age kids have always staffed Ted Dreses. When they finish one order, they call for the next customer. Line moves fast. When the season slows down, Ted Drewes becomes THE place to get your Christmas Tree. Getting your tree on a lot with a building with fake ice cycles is just St. Louis. I hope the tradition of frozen custard and Christmas trees continues for another century and from the same building.

    Muny Mocha
    Wanda H.

    One of those places that I've been meaning to try for FOREVER... And it was good, but... Not as good as it was hyped up to be. It may be legendary, but it wasn't GREAT as far as I'm concerned. They are fast at getting orders out. I don't think I've ever seen a concrete melt as fast as this one did. Maybe 'cause it's custard? I dunno. Ambiance is lacking. I was surprised there weren't picnic tables or something. Oh well. ‍

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    Jenelle B.

    This is a true St. Louis classic. A visit at Christmas time is always so festive. Our go-to favorites are the All Shook Up and the Planetarium (tunnel of hot fudge!!). Walk through Candy Cane Lane - the neighborhood South of Ted Drewes to complete your holiday experience!

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    MaryAnn B.

    Lines move fast through the multitude of custard customers. Weekend evenings are especially busy but a fun atmosphere. Really enjoyed my small but mighty sundae. So many choices, need to come back to try them all out!

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    Em K.

    Can't go to St. Louis without stopping at Ted Drewes--it's the best ice cream spot! I got the TeDad's (Oatmeal Cookie) Micro Concrete and it's my new go-to. The micro size is just perfect, satisfying without being overwhelming. The lines can get long, but the service is impressively fast and it's worth the wait. A St. Louis institution for a reason. Don't skip it!

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    They give you a lot of ice cream for a fair price! I really like the fact that you can mix flavors. I love this place

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    Does Ted dreads accept Apple pay?

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    Are there dairy free options?

    It's a custard stand and I have been going there for 30 years and have never seen a non-dairy option.

    Does anyone know if they are open on the fourth of July?

    Yes, they are open today :D Happy 4th of July!

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    This was my second time coming to this place…read more The staff is so inviting and friendly and are willing to answer any and every question you have. They made a fresh pot of coffee and even went the extra mile to go get ice as we came in later in the evening and they had run out. I did tell them they didn't need to, but he insisted which I thought was outstanding. This quaint little café is so charming inside. It allows people to gather eat a sweet treat and have general conversation conversations where you can actually hear one another. They do have outside seating too. The chocolate cake was soft and as a non-cake lover I found this very delicious. Definitely worthy of sharing. I ordered a quiche to go. I had mentioned they didn't have the spinach feta pastry that I had before. The gentleman stated we have some in the back, I'm happy to get you one. So I ordered that too. And although this was only our second time coming, the fact that they'll make a fresh pot of coffee in my opinion is key to a great café. I will keep this in my rotation of places to go.

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