Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

6726 Chippewa St, St. Louis, Missouri 63109 USA

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“finest trees & custard in St. Louis”

Ted Drewes has been selling frozen custard and Christmas trees for decades, with an attention to quality that has made his trees and custard the finest in St. Louis. It all started when Ted Sr. opened his first ice cream store in Florida in 1929, followed the next year by an other store on Natural Bridge in St. Louis and the South Grand store in 1931. In 1941 the family opened a second south side stand which is the current Chippewa location, old route 66. By 1958, the south side stands were all that remained. According to Ted Jr., the success of the operation has brought it nationwide attention in the form of offers to franchise the stands. He said such offers pour in quite frequently. However he has never agreed to franchise and he says that he never will. Featured on Season 4 of Man vs. Food!

Reviewed by
Cleo G.

September 11, 2024

This is the BEST frozen custard I've had. The lines might seem long pulling in but they have a bunch of different windows and they're super efficient and fast, and often the lines are just people... Read more

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Anusha D.

September 05, 2024

Tried this place on my trip to St.Louis. I ordered a vanilla cup. The custard was just delicious. It was so creamy, smooth and shiny. This place is packed with people so you would have to get in... Read more

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Rachel H.

August 11, 2024

My aunt and uncle were visiting from PA and the ice cream/custard culture is strong there as well, so we knew we needed them to have Ted Drewes before they left. Despite the large throng of... Read more

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