I had to put his post up....because today, Kelsy called me on her cell phone to ask directions to Drew's Custard stand in St. Louis. She and molly and the kids were on
Chippewa Street looking for it and did not know where it was. It brought back memeories of last year when we went to St. Louis and went all together to Drew's. Anna and Paul, last year, has remembered that the year before, we bought them each TWO custards. Caramel sundaes, actually! So we did it again. we couldn't help ourselves. You have one small caramel frozen custard sundae and all too soon it is gone and you HAVE to have another one.
I wish we were there now, eating custard with our grandchildren!!!
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
(314) 481-2652
6726 Chippewa St
St Louis, MO 63109 38.5895 -90.3078
Neighborhoods: St. Louis Hills, Saint Louis
The Scene
Nearly as popular with tourists as the Arch, St. Louis' favorite frozen custard stand has been in the same spot since the early '30s. Located along the legendary Route 66, tens of thousands of people over the years have ordered custard treats from the walk-up windows, where the lines can stretch to the street. On summer nights, the parking lot is a regular town hall, with St. Louisans from every walk of life chatting about baseball and the insufferable humidity.
The Food
What's the difference between ice cream and frozen custard? In one word: smooth. Here, the best way to get your custard is in a concrete. Try an old favorite like a Flying Dutchman or a Terramizzou or create your own from the flavors on the board. As a rule, the servers turn the concretes upside down before giving them to you, so don't look surprised.
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This place is crazy popular! by Jennifer S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 25, 2008
Have you ever been to Ted Drewes? The first time I went here it was early fall (well after ice cream season) and was shocked to find at least 50 people waiting in line to get frozen custard. It was intense. I wanted to try something new but didnt have time to really think about it since there were people waiting. Maybe go here during a cooler season. This way you'll actually get a chance to look over the flavors. But I give this place high marks. The service is quick and while the environment may be hectic at times, its great to go during the summer and see all the st louis families getting together here. Also, the custard is delicious! way better than ice cream.
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Outstanding by Chris M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 30, 2008
Ted Drewes rocks! It is one of the best places to go for an after dinner dessert or simply for a mid afternoon snack. The building is older, giving it a sense of the history that has grown up around the business. The concretes are simply to die for. When I lived outside of St. Louis, I would crave Ted Drewes, and I tried to stop there every time I came back into town.
