13 Best Ice Cream Shops near Alton

“Great ice cream, great people“

“Best custard and coffee around!“

“Doozles is the Best neighborhood treat in the area.“

“I don’t like coffee all that much but they have me hooked with their oat milk latte. Customer service is amazing as well🫶🏽“

“My Family and I have been coming here since they opened and every time it's phenomenal.
We try to order different rolls every time and are always satisfied with the food.
The workers are also very kind and make the place feel welcoming to spend our evening.
I think this is one of the best places to have open up in this area in recent years and hope it stays in business for a long time.“

“I visited on a day Hubby and I went out for lunch. He ended up getting the strawberry cheesecake as a shake which was 10/10 delicious. I opted for the gooey butter icecream in a cup. Y’all …… it was so delicious . The icecream was creamy and the pieces of gooey butter were on point. But I also grabbed a biscoff cheesecake slice . This took me overboard . Not too sweet just right from the thickness down to the texture and the execution of the way it was presented. Definitely some bomb cheesecake and sweets. We will be back!!! 10/10 for all treats devoured ❤️“

“In St Louis, everyone has their favorite frozen custard.

This one is mine.

The best peanut sauce in town. Get a Nutty Buddy (PB sauce, hot fudge, waffle cone pieces) and enjoy the covered parking or outdoor seating. Set back from the road so it's in a quiet spot.

Fair pricing, great flavor, and you can get some huge portions if you want (I stick to junior).

Has ice cream to go and rotating daily flavors. I'm just too boring and get my go to every time.“

“What a wonderful place, love the floats. New ownership is top notch!“

“Crystals Crémery.. Was the best ice cream i have ever had.. Taste so rich and creamy.. You are in 4 a treat“

“Not a chain, at least that I know of, so I think that's a plus. I had a crispy chicken sandwich and fries, to go. Food was good, service was good, I think it was about $10.00. I don't know that it was anything out of the ordinary, but if you're in the area, and are tired of the fast food chains, it's fine.“

“As a long-time follower of this Black Owned Business, I finally had the opportunity to visit and was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I arrived, I was treated to exceptional customer service, complete with a warm smile and engaging conversation while I placed my order. The menu offered a diverse range of options, including burgers, ice cream, funnel cakes, cheese cakes, nachos, and freshly squeezed lemonade in multiple flavors and so much more. I chose to order a turkey burger with bacon and fries, and while I was eager to try the lemonade, my sugar restrictions prevented me from doing so. Fortunately, Krissy, the owner, went above and beyond to prepare a sugar-free lemonade for me, which exceeded my expectations. Everything was delicious, I forgot to take a picture 😁. The wait time was minimal, and I appreciated the professionalism and courteous demeanor displayed by the staff. Additionally, I formed unexpected connections and gained two new cousins, but that’s a story for another time. 😆😃 I strongly encourage others to visit this establishment, and I anticipate returning soon!!“

“I gave them a picture of a macaw dressed as a pirate for a birthday cake and asked for yellow and red borders. And I put in the notes that it was for a Hawaiian pirates themed birthday party. The absolute hero of a decorator ran with our idea. They put palm trees, a pirate map, beautiful colorful flowers and made sand out of graham cracker crumbs!!! They could’ve done the bare minimum but they went above and beyond and knocked it out of the park. This cake was a masterpiece and the decorator deserves a raise! Thank you so very much!“

“When we got our drinks they were only soda water. The young man behind the counter was right there to fix it! With a smile. He was also on top of the condiments and was very pleasant. Our food was hot and good!! We stuffed ourselves and then got some ice cream. Been coming here for years and IT'S ALWAYS good food and service!“