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
Charlene H.

July 14, 2024

As always Ted Drewes did not disappoint. During a visit from Texas we stopped by twice. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their orders. The peach and almond was a refreshingly light treat... Read more

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Bethany P.

July 10, 2024

Five. Obviously. Ted Drewes is a St. Louis classic for a reason I recommend every visitor and local try Ted Drewes at least once. It is not only delicious frozen custard, it is also a fun... Read more

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Steven G.

June 30, 2024

An outside custard stand. There was a clean bathroom available. Many lines of people wanting custard and other dessert treats. Employees were hard working. Going through those lines of people... Read more

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