While my husband was getting his hair cut in Missouri, his barber told him we absolutely had to stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. He was right. This place did not disappoint. Honestly, the hardest part was figuring out what to order because everything on the menu sounded amazing. I finally decided on the Hawaiian Delight concrete with pineapple, banana, coconut, and macadamia nuts, and it was delicious. My husband went with a root beer shake, which was completely different from mine but just as good. We both loved what we ordered. The place was packed when we arrived, although we also happened to get there during one of those quick, crazy Missouri rainstorms, so everyone was crowded underneath the eaves trying to stay dry. Our timing actually worked out perfectly. As soon as the rain stopped, we walked up and were able to order with very little wait since most of the people taking shelter had already ordered. A whole new crowd showed up right after us! Ted Drewes is definitely a busy place, but the service moves quickly, so I wouldn't let a big crowd discourage you. I'm only in Missouri for a short time, and I'm already hoping I get a chance to make it back one more time before I leave. Definitely worth stopping by, especially if you're visiting St. Louis and want to try a local favorite. read more

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First time visiting this location! Excellent service, fast speed, accurate order, delicious custard! I always order The Christy, light fudge! The parking situation is...difficult. The lot is very small and you can get blocked in easily so I recommend parking on the street or parking along the perimeter of the lot if you can. read more

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The pistachio concrete was delightful that my husband ordered. I greatly enjoyed my kiddie cone. Ted Drew's is always a winner! There was a steady flow of patrons, but the staff was efficient and quick. There was a security guard on the premises. Ted Drew's is all South St. Louis: standing in the parking lot eating ice cream and visiting with friends. Great way to spend an evening. read more

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This was absolutely the highlight of our St Louis visit! We've always gone to the other location every time we've visited. Tonight we both ordered the most delicious flavors and took pictures while we waited. The crew asked if we could take their pics also! They posed and were so super friendly and playful. They made us feel so welcome. A crew like this is the reason Ted Drewes is a legend. We visit everytime awe are here; now we'll visit this location instead! read more

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Staff is fairly friendly and they are super fast. Not a ton of parking, but when we it wasn't a busy time. The custard is always great. Always very consistent and the prices are really fair too. It's not overpriced like some of the big chains. read more

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In a KC native and I've always heard great things about Ted Drewes (and that it's an STL icon). We were on a weekend trip and I convinced the hubs to stop for some custard. Wow! Was not disappointed! The menu was vast and has something for everyone. I was impressed with the prices and I believe they are lower than competitors. And the best part? The servings are HUGE. Seriously, a regular sundae is enough to share. I got a single scoop with peanut butter topping and it was perfect. I have a kiddo heading to college in STL this fall and I know where we will be frequent for dessert! read more

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - single scoop + peanut butter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Always a STL staple. The Grand location is seasonal, but I do tend to like it in the summer because it is a bit less busy than the Chippewa location. However, the same quality! Be sure to check it out once summertime rolls around again! read more

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This is the Ted Drewes location you want to visit. Half the wait and the people working were so friendly. You could tell they loved their jobs and were having fun. The custard is amazing. You can go wrong with anything you order. The exterior is retro neon fun! read more

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If you like frozen custard and specialty ice cream, Ted's is the place to go . Period! If you enjoy watching people , Ted's is the place to go. If you want interesting flavors and new ideas for ice cream - Ted's is the place to go. A Saint Louis standard for decades, Ted's is the place to go! So just Do It read more

Ted Drewes has been around for 80 years and knows alot about custard. I am not a huge custard fan, but when in St. Louis it is a must try. All of the custards start out as vanilla and flavors are added. The custard is very creamy . They have many variations of combinations and varieties posted which is helpful. I tried the pistachio with chocolate. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are reasonable. When in St. Louis a must try... and in the winter they sell Christmas trees. read more

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Went here yesterday cause it closer to home and I Love Ted Drewes so when the staff treated my family the way they did I can honestly say we are never going here again they are rude and are an insult to the Ted Drew's name I will continue making the drive to the Chippewa location. read more

Honestly don't understand the constant hype. It's expensive and extremely heavy / creamy. All are vanilla based - banana had banana chunks and chip was chocolate chip. read more

Heard about this place from someone local to me. They said it was a must try. And it was such a must we went 2 days in a row. First day I got one of the concrete mixers on the menu. Second day I got a root beer float. Both were very delicious. The service was amazing. They were fast and the friendliest people ever. Very family friendly. Not many places to sit though. So we ate in our car. Don't let the crowded parking lot or long lines scare you off. They go quick!!! Please tip these people. I gave them a tip and they were shocked. Poor people probably never get one. Or it's rare. They deserve it! read more

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Where I'm from it's hard to find frozen custard, so my kids and I were excited for Ted Drewes. There are so many options and mix-ins that it's hard to choose. The place is a park and order at the walk up window set up. Then you wait and they call out your order. I saw so many interesting combinations being ordered along with the classics like strawberry shortcake. This custard is incredible. It's thick, creamy, and delicious. Open a shop in Texas! read more

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Disappointed Every Time and I'm Done Trying Since moving to St. Louis, I've heard about Ted Drewes nonstop -- it's basically a local landmark. I've now been four times, and each visit has left me more confused than the last about why this place is so beloved. Yes, the menu is massive, but despite trying four different desserts of my own (and tasting several from friends), nothing stood out. The they all consistently lacks flavor -- it's dull, forgettable, and regret-able. Customer service has been poor on nearly every visit (not surprising given how busy they often are, but still worth mentioning). The price is also ridiculous, paying nearly $9 for a dessert that feels like an overpriced letdown is a tough pill to swallow. Sure, it's cheaper if you just get plain custard, but once you add anything, the price shoots up -- and frankly, it's nowhere near worth it. My final visit was for a Reese's malt, which turned out not to have real Reese's cups, but some generic peanut butter candy, that's fine, but don't label it "Reese's." That's like ordering a Coke Icee and getting "King Cola." The malt was also barely identifiable. The spot itself is cool, fun to see a lot of people lined up to get custard, and on a nice day its great to hangout after ordering. I'm all for supporting local spots, but let's not pretend something is great just because it's a tradition. (Looking at you, Imo's.) At this point, I'd genuinely rather have a hot fudge sundae from McDonald's (which actually slaps) and it's half the price, consistently satisfying, and doesn't pretend to be something it's not. I guess there's a reason why "St Louis' Finest" is in quotations.... read more

Someone recommended that I visit Ted Drewes for custards, and boy was he right! At first, I was confused by the nomenclature: concrete versus Sunday. Turns out, everything is made out of vanilla custard and they add the goodness into it. You can make it be whatever you want it to be. Tons of flavors. They are specials on the window if you don't know what to do. The service was fantastic. The customer comes out really quick and it's absolutely fabulous. There is no indoor seating. Everything is outdoor. Turns out Ted Drewes has been in business for about 100 years and is on Rt66! read more

This a local institution and a no-frills frozen custard shop that serves delicious frozen custard. I liked what they offered and the prices were very reasonable. I have had my fair share of good frozen custards so this wasn't anything mind blowing or such but it was on point regardless. In my three visits to St. Louis, the third visit recently was the first time I went to Ted Drewes. It was worth it. I had two concretes. You check out the menu on the side of the shop on a blackboard or you go up to the counter see the menu posting there. The menu post by the ordering and pick-up counters is very hard to read. It's not printed in a neatly organized way. First, I ordered their 'Fox Treat' concrete - "a concrete or sundae with hot fudge, raspberries and macadamia nuts." I asked them to make it with their Abaco Mocha flavor. It was da bomb. I snarfed it down. Then, I realized that I was already done with my concrete but craved more. So I went up to the counter and ordered another concrete. This time, I asked for their Lemon flavor with Blueberries. It was pretty good. On the second go, I slowed down a bit and savored it more...heheh...as I wasn't going to have it for the third time. I enjoyed my cups of their concretes. You could taste the freshness of their vanilla custard and the mixed in ingredients. Again, it wasn't anything extraordinary or special as I have had same quality good ones elsewhere and Greg's in Mundelein, IL (to me) is a bit better but still a solid punch of good tasting frozen custard. One thing I didn't like about their menu is that they only offer their regular vanilla flavor in a cone (and dipped in chocolate coating, if you want that) but otherwise, any added flavor kind is not served on a cone. That's kinda a bummer. Anyway, I would recommend checking Ted Drewes out while in St. Louis. They have two locations and this is their original one. read more

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Nothing like a concrete on a warm day. Great way to cool of with a rich, sweet treat. It's a St Louis "must visit" for me. read more

Amazing every time! Fast and great prices! The Fruit you can add always taste fresh and delightful!

Oh my goodness. I have not done a review of this most wonderful piece of heaven. Whenever we travel to St Louis, Ted Drewes is on the list of daily activities (yes daily). They have sundaes and drinks but we've only ordered the Concretes. I just had a root beer concrete. The day before was cookie dough. I think today may be Oreo or peanut butter. No matter what I choose, I know it'll be great! (Perhaps I should have said, whenever we decide to get Ted Drewes, we add a trip to St Louis with it...) read more

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I have come to prefer frozen custard over regular ice cream, so we stopped here while visiting St. Louis. The whole family loved it and found the flavors fresh with plenty of options. I prefer a thicker frozen dessert, so I would choose the sundae (toppings on top of the custard) over the concrete (toppings blended into the custard to make it the flavor) in the future because it seems like the blending process makes it softer and quicker to melt. The prices seemed pretty average for the portion size. read more

Ted Drewes was the perfect stop on a really hot day! They have really yummy frozen custard, tons of flavors, and the prices are great! I love that there's a variety of sizes to choose from. I ordered a mini raspberry pecan custard and It was just the right amount for me--not to mention delicious! This location looks a little run down, but don't let that stop you from coming. I already want to go back! read more

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A classic St Louis spot. I get the blueberry concrete. Always a delicious treat. Delicious custard

On my first trip to St. Louis, I was told to come to Ted Drewes for a Concrete, a St. Louis institution. I'm very glad I came out here! Around 7:30pm on a Tuesday, I came here for a nice dessert after playing a couple rounds at Top Golf. Now they do have lot parking around but when I arrived, their lots were filled. Thankfully, there were side-streets nearby that you can park along for free. Upon stepping up to the window, I looked over the menu and was impressed at the variety of flavors and the different custard-desserts you could order! Looking over the custard flavors, I knew I wanted a mix of two flavors. The staff behind the window took my order swiftly and were very quick. They were young but not the friendliest, which is understandable as there were a ton of people here. I ended up ordering a regular-size Mint Oreo Concrete. Since it was a mixture of two flavors, there was a slight up-charge, but nothing crazy and they had to put it in a large cup. The flavors were so refreshing. The custard was cold and smooth and not overly sweet, at least in my opinion. The amount of custard in the regular-size Concrete was perfect and capped off a humid night in St. Louis perfectly! Ted Drewes is a little slice of history that serves up one of my food-kryptonites. If I lived close by, I think it would be bad, at least for my waistline. haha I look forward to coming back and trying a specialty Concrete. read more

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Headed to Ted Drewes for an after lunch treat. The line was long but from past experience it moves pretty quickly and it dod this time too. I always get different treats. My husband always gets the Fox Treat and raves about it every time. Today I couldn't decide so I got 2. A raspberry concrete and the lemon crumb to try something new. OMG the lemon crumb concrete has become my new fave. The real lemon flavor with the creamy vanilla custard and crunchy graham cracker pieces was amazing!!!! I will definitely be getting that again...soon. A STL staple didn't disappoint...delicious as always!!! read more

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - Micro lemon crumb concrete, mini raspberry concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Had to try out the famous Ted Drewes frozen custard! Service was quick and the guy behind the counter was friendly. If you're a tourist just visiting St Louis like we are, make sure to go to the larger store on Chippewa St, since there's not much going on around the S Grand St area. We didn't know any better but that's okay- I enjoyed my Cardinal Sin concrete! read more

Frozen Custatd perfection. I enjoyed a Chocolate Pistachio Concete and it may have been the combination I've ever had. I'm just glad the customer in front of me was talking about it. It was just loaded with pistachios and perfect. We also had an Oreo Concrete and a Mint Concrete loaded with macadamia nuts but the pistacio combination I ordered was my favorite. There's a good reason why Ted Drew's is so insanely busy all the time and it's they just have Frozen Custard figured out period. If you're in the area, it a must stop experience you will never forget. Thank's for the great memories Ted Drew read more

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Delicious frozen custard for an AMAZING price. These size cups were less than $4 each, and there was so much custard!! Custard was not too sweet and perfectly creamy. I got cookie dough, and there was a good amount of cookie dough in there. I highly recommend this place! read more

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The original Ted Drews Frozen Custard on Grand Ave has been a city staple for a delicious treat for over 80 years. They are best known for their concretes. The area is mixed commercial/residential off a very busy road. The parking lot is adequate for the business. There was some debris in the surrounding area, but none at the walk up space. There is a water fountain on the side. My order. Banana Split / three scoops of frozen custard topped w/ hot fudge, strawberries, pineapple, pecans & whipped cream. Outrageous yum! My son got a lemon concrete which is similar to a DQ Blizzard and he loved. Staff was helpful to new customers, smiled and was in general nice. There are other Ted Drews locations around the city. I even saw a vending machine at the airport before flying home strangely enough. It's pure Saint Louis and a must when visiting. read more

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Yes, this is worth the hype and totally worth you checking out. Absolutely loved it and can't wait to come back! It's always packed but the line moves fast read more

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Now it's time for a rap. You think you know custard? Well I've got NEWS You may as well uninstall that app you USE Because here in STL there's only one place to CHOOSE If you want to do it right, do it at TED DREWES Sure it might be fun to go and drink some BOOZE Take a few drugs, lay on the couch and SNOOZE Secretly try on your ex-girlfriend's SHOES Nah, f*** that, let's go to TED DREWES If you try to beat this custard you know you're gonna LOSE You'll be left in Saint Louis singing the BLUES There's no better custard so don't conFUSE If you want to do it right, do it at TED DREWES WHAT! And thats a rap. I mean a wrap. Well, both. If you try this and don't think it's the best custard you've ever had (cough, tied with Milwaukee), then either you don't know custard (cough, most people), or you're biased towards Milwaukee (cough, hi Yael). Either way I'm not going to waukee out on you just for that. What to get: A concrete. Vanilla or Chocolate, you can't go wrong. They're both perfect. Or what: There are a million flavours and mix-ins that can make it even more interesting. The low-down: Utterly fantastic custard, some of the best I've had anywhere - especially the vanilla but it was all good. Pistachio and chocolate too. And so cheap. Yum. This is *the* location. There are many of them in STL but this is the original and they make it the best. Idfk why so don't ask thx. I'm a massive fan of custard and I know my world class custard from my dog poop. I've had it everywhere. Not sex, custard. But that too. The two are interchangeable for me. As they are for most people. In fact, are you free tonight? Wanna have amazing, intense custard with me all night? I know that Milwaukee has the best in the country regardless of what some other cities and states have claimed. But the state of Missouri is right up there with KC and STL having some great options. None in Missouri are as good as the wonderful stellar spectacular taste of Ted Drewes. What's great about this place is, well, everything. The tradition, the prices, the selection of product, the originality with the concretes - I love that they are held upside down to prove to you that they are solid. But what's truly spectacular more than anything else is simply the wonderful thick creamy perfect taste of the custard. Both chocolate and vanilla basic custard are off-the-charts good. Top five in the country - and even has a claim to be number one - right alongside Leon's in Milwaukee. Time for another rap. After all, you rap what you sew. So first of all get drinks and make sure you're FED Maybe have some BBQ or just a slice of BREAD But for dessert, you'll be walking backwards like NED Because nobody ever really wants to leave TED Sure you could come and share my girlfriend's BED Pay her some money and give her some HEAD Make "custard" all night til your thingy's bright RED And the only thing that soothes you is custard from TED But afterwards, you'll be filled with DREAD That you could've caught something and wound up DEAD I have a better idea, get custard inSTEAD And in STL, Custard has got to be from TED WHAT! read more

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Yes. It really is that good. Everything you've heard is likely true. There's a soft serve ice cream place in Lynden, Washington I couldn't imagine being superseded by anyone, but truly, Ted Drewes did circles around my previous number one. What is so special about their frozen custard? For me, it's the right balance of creaminess, flavor, and lightness. It's not heavy feeling as you eat it and sits in your stomach. The custard makes it taste like a proper vanilla flavor. Not too sweet either. It's not icy or watery, but a very creamy consistency. It really is wonderful. We were in St. Louis on a hot summer night so the line was long, orderly, yet fast moving. We ordered our treats and enjoyed them in the parking lot. So good. If I make subsequent trips to St. Louis, I will make time in my calendar to come here for a soft serve. read more

This place is AWESOME, BEST custard I have ever had (given it was my first time trying custard, but I'd like to think it'd still be my number one). It has a very old school, OG feel to it and a large menu - containing countless ice cream flavors, concretes, shakes & malts, sundaes, cones, OH MY. I ordered a concrete, which essentially is similar to a blizzard, but they blend it so nicely! No large chunks of toppings on top of the custard, perfectly blended, with still an occasional larger piece of Oreo which I much appreciated. I ordered mint Oreo to be exact and the mint was SO FRESH, so light. It was amazing. I ordered a mini which was a perfect size (comparable to a small) for I believe $3.20? Very fair price, and I'd pay at least a few times a week if I lived in the area (perhaps it is a good thing I do not as my waistline would undoubtedly expand). It was busy this night, but they were filing customers through the line and with excellent customer service. We had ordered some custard for our friends back at our hotel and the woman at the counter provided us with dry-ice so that their custard wouldn't melt. ANGEL 10/10 this spot ten out of TEN. read more

An STL staple. If you're visiting, GO! If you're a native but you've never been, GO! Ted Drewes has been apart of my hometown glory since I was a little girl walking from Spring & Itaska with nothing more than 4 quarters. I was excited to have more than enough to cover my $.80 concrete. Although the days of an $.80 treat are long gone; you can certainly get a custard fix for a nominal $2. Cookie Dough Heath Bar Oreo Strawberry Marshmallow Pineapple Chocolate S'Mores Mint *Specialties flavors & concoctions Concrete Sundae Cones Malts Floats Onesies T-Shirts Christmas trees during custard off season *Other miscellaneous cool items for purchase. ~Christy read more

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Great custard every time. I had the cinnamon this time. It was great. I'll get it again. Got a quart to take home. This place was as packed as Chippewa location but easier to park read more

Love Ted Drew's the best!! I always get the strawberry shortcake it's so good!! I live almost right across the street from this one only bad thing is were it's located kinda ruff area and in the summer it gets super packed. It's all dining out everything is done through a window it gets so packed some days it takes a little extra time to get your custard but when you get it it's all worth it believe me yumm yumm yumm yumm read more

Got this right before I left St. Louis! And it was worth the visit. Just $2.00 for a mini. And the peach flavor is actually mixed with lots of real peach slices! Accepts credit cards, has a parking lot and each cup goes through the upside down spoon test. But of course, I had to test it myself...and sure enough, it sticks! I love the custard texture that knocks out all the air ice cream has. But warning, it melts fast because of that. If you can't pay a visit, there's a vending machine at the STL airport ;) read more

It's a area wide favorite. Don't even try to go there after a cardinal game not wearing red. I wish there was more parking And a dream would be a bunch of chairs and tables. read more

10+ Route 66 ICON!! Most amazing frozen custard. We usually have one each day we are down there and ALWAYS one for the road! These Kentuckians are sold!! read more

If you do nothing else in St. Louis, at least stop by Ted Drewes. Parking can be crazy, and on a hot day there will be a line, but it is always worth it. The custard is perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor. It's one of the few places that the custard itself is so good, getting a plain old hot fudge sundae still manages to be a decadent treat. Their specialty concretes are all worth a try. And they have complimentary water stations! read more