Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
St. Louis, MO
A walk-up custard stand on Chippewa Street since 1941. Order a "concrete", thick enough to serve upside down.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is a walk-up stand for frozen custard, a dense, egg-yolk-rich ice cream, on Chippewa Street in St. Louis (Missouri). This location sits on a historic alignment of Route 66 and has been open since 1941; the family business goes back to Ted Drewes Sr. and is still family-owned. The specialty is the “concrete,” a custard blend so thick that it can be served upside down.
There is hardly any seating, so most guests eat outside or take their cup along for the drive. The shop owns an adjoining lot for parking. Opening hours follow the season, so check them before you go. Tour groups and buses are welcome and should call ahead. Before Christmas the business also sells live Christmas trees. It makes a sweet start to a Route 66 road trip toward the Ozarks.
- Nearest town
- St. Louis, MO
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 38.5870, -90.2744
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard?
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is in St. Louis, MO, at GPS 38.5870, -90.2744. It is about 17 mi from St. Charles.
Can you camp near Ted Drewes Frozen Custard?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is DraftKings at Casino Queen RV Park, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ted Drewes Frozen Custard?
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route 66, part one: Chicago to Oklahoma City.
What is there to see near Ted Drewes Frozen Custard?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gateway Arch (5 mi), Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (12 mi), Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (13 mi) and Sainte Genevieve Historic District (44 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ted Drewes Frozen Custard?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)