50 Best Ice Cream Shops in St. Louis

“Love, kids love, friendly staff !“

“My husband and I come here all the time. It’s a 30 minute drive for us but it’s completely worth it. I had their seasonal gingerbread ice cream recently. It comes with a gingerbread cookie that’s made in house. Best gingerbread cookie I’ve ever had in my entire life.“

“Cute small shop. Ice cream was delicious. I also tried the Canoli Latte. That was ok, not large or hot enough for my personal taste, but the flavor was nice. My daughter had an iced lavendar mocha, which was delicious. Staff is very friendly and has a great sense of humor. They do cator to GF and VEG as well.“

“We rented the ice cream truck for our wedding. It was a big hit. especially for all the kids. They showed up on time and were so sweet. They had all the ice cream in stock and very professional. Highly recommend!“

“Love the variety of flavors… However, was there with my wife last night… She is prediabetic and very, very disappointed that there is no sugar-free ice cream…WHY..??“

“Love the variety of flavors… However, was there with my wife last night… She is prediabetic and very, very disappointed that there is no sugar-free ice cream…WHY..??“

“I wanted to make sure the two nice ladies that were working tonight got the recognition they deserve 🎉 my friend and I took the Lime Bikes here and didn't even think about the time. we were a minute late and we insisted we leave but they insisted to serve us. They were so awesome and so kind - thank you girls!“

“Scoops of Joy served ice cream to our neighbors in Frontenac at our recent Ice Cream Social and Open House. Not only was the ice cream delicious, it came in ten different flavors! Bridget, the employee who served at our occasion, was delightful, patient and excellent with small children. You will find owner Sandy Daniels to be a friendly and organized partner in helping you to plan your event. I highly recommend Scoops of Joy!“

“Our PTO had the truck out to school. They accommodated a special selection of treats and served everyone quickly. It was a great experience! Students and teachers loved it.“

“My two favorites are the bramble berry crisp and the wild berry lavender. The darkest chocolate is really good and pairs well with the wild berry lavender. We recently went and they had a few galaxy themed ice cream flavors. My son got super moon and really liked it. I wasn’t a huge fan be he’s tore it up. I got nebula berry, which was tasty 😋. However, purple star born captured my heart. Sounds weird to say but it was absolutely delicious and I’m thinking about going back to see if they sell this in a pint. Which says something because I can’t stand grape flavored foods -other than grapes- and I loved it so much. Reminds me of like a sprinkling white grape juice. I also couldn’t leave out of there without grabbing a pint of the bramble berry crisp. They have options for dairy free so this is definitely a place I would recommend and have recommended to friends,family and coworkers. You just don’t find ice cream flavors like these anywhere else..“

“My favorite place for coffee, tea, gelato, and pastries on south grand, BUT, they make the best London fog on the planet.“

“they ice cream is good and delicious. they have good quality!!“

“Super pricey but good quality ice cream. A good splurge every once in a while.“

“Absolutely amazing! We did the delivery and pick up of a Christmas tree and we are beyond happy with our experience!!! Our tree is absolutely gorgeous and we can’t wait to decorate it! This just makes thanksgiving a little more magical!!! We really needed that this year! Thank you again!“

“Great Experience!

Authentic Taste: I had the cookies and cream bubble tea and a taro shaved ice (by myself, don’t judge), and I enjoyed both. The bubble tea reminds me of Taiwan. as the boba tastes fresh with perfect texture and chewiness. The shaved ice can easily be shared among 2 people as a fun snack.

Friendly Employees: The owners are very friendly and answer questions. If you know the flavor, texture, and ingredients you want, you can ask them to customize it for you or recommend something.

The only con -
Menu Design: The menu could be simplified as there are too many options. It was very overwhelming to read at first so I went with my regular "Taro" and "Cookies and Creams" flavors. But like I said, the employees are very friendly so that made it less intimidating.

10/10 would come back.“

“Olivia at the Cottleville location needs a raise! It was an abnormally warm day in November today and lines are crazy. She is the only one working, and she is hustling with a smile on her face the whole time. Go Olivia!!!!“

“I needed a quick Bite and was hungry for breakfast, I was greeted by a worker who said her name was hayley & was recommended the biscuits & gravy. To my surprise its tastes just like something I would make at home myself!! She was so polite which made the food taste even better! Ps if you ask for Modifications they will do almost everything!“

“Great staff and great service. We enjoy them, all year round.“

“My family and I are visiting St Louis and stopped in Cafe de Blaire for some ice cream. It was homemade and delicious. On top of that, the owner was sooo kind and warm to my kids. She gave me a sample of a coffee drink and it was delicious. I went back today for more coffee. The other worker was there and also very kind. I am a coffee snob and both drinks I tried were GOOD. We will be back tonight for ice cream. 😊“

“I just went to the fountain for the first time yesterday evening. I will definitely be back! If I lived in Stlouis I would go there often but unfortunately I live 2 hours away. I dined there with my sister and two of my nieces. Everything we ordered was so good! The cocktails are very good, especially the Love Potion #9 ice cream martini! We loved the dill pickle potato soup! A must try if you love dill pickles, you gotta try it! The hot roast beef sandwich, buffalo chicken dip, salads and sundae we had were all delicious! Our server was great too. I can't wait to go back!“

“I came in on Saturday and wanted the Crown Apple Cupcake. Unfortunately they were out in the case so I chose the Hazelnut one. When hearing me ask for that the gal in the front of the shop went to the back and they made me one specially. I didn't make a big deal or say anything but it was my birthday and this made my day! Eating it now after a couple days and it's so good!“

“todo esta delicioso vengo de vacaciones y El servicio exelente muy recommendable 💯“

“Super friendly when I walked in and greeted me. I placed a mobile order and there was about 15 min wait, not too long. I didn’t get the guy at the counters name but he was super nice showing me my order and then bagging it up for me. Definitely gonna order again. Me and my kids love crumbl cookies.“

“It’s Simply the Best! Great Customer service“

“Awesome shaved ice at great prices. It’s hard for my family of 6 to go out for a treat, but Wally’s doesn’t break the bank.“

“Awesome ice cream , wings and fries!!! Definitely recommend and will be back!!! Some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had!“

“There's so much to enjoy about the St. Louis Zoo, show up and you'll see what I mean. It's a great experience for the whole family, everybody there are really nice too.“

“Charming and a blast to the past! The ice cream is made there and packed into the old 1/ 2 gal style paper cartons. For her BD, I bought a 1/2 gal. of banana ice cream for my wife who grew up in the area and loved it as a kid. She was thrilled and said it tasted every bit as good as it did back when she was a child. Nice people, but bring cash as they don't accept debit cards or CCs.“

“We experienced their Italian ice at the Taste of St. Louis!!! We had to get seconds it was so good. They were serving out of a good truck and the two people working were very nice. We have never been to the store but after that taste, we plan to stop by one day.“

“Great service with a wide selection of froyo options. My husband and I both got froyo and a boozy beverage. Loved everything! We stayed a played cards for a bit, such a great idea to have games! Fun for all ages. (Discovered my husband doesn’t know how to play uno 🤣)“

“They partner with the St. Charles City-County Library“

“We were happy because they had all the fresh toppings we wanted…including his banana 🍌! The other location had none! We walked in and loved how clean it was…..I was able to get my kiwi, strawberry mangos and Boba with gummy worms that I always love putting on top of my froyo! We really enjoyed it….yummy ❤️Made a perfect date….#2chewzchicks approved“

“I’ve never had a bad experience at Sweet Em’s. Everything is amazing. Recently had the best Orange and cream ice cream ever and another day the most incredible Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream I’ve ever had. Staff is friendly, shop is clean, I can’t recommend Sweet Em’s highly enough! 💜💜💜“

“I was on lunch break was told food would be done in 10 minutes. waited 30. got back to work very late. To top it off the food was disgusting. I'm not sure if there was even a burger patty provided. what was om the sandwich was an over abundance of mayo and mustard like I guess I ordered a mustard and mayo sandwich. It was messy made the bun soggy and just all around gross. I was going to bring all my kidd back to eat and will NEVER EAR HERE AGAIN. A REFUND IS WANTED. 27 DOLLARS FOR 2 BURGERS 2 DRINKS AND 1 FRY AND THE PLAIN CHEESEBURGWR HAD ONIONS ON IT WASNT SUPPOSE TO. NEEDLESS TI SAY NO ONE ATE THEIR MEAL WE ORDERED ELSE WHERE AND I SUGGEST SKIPPING PAST THIS PLACE. NOT WORTH THE TIME IR MONEY WASTED.“

“I went to soda fountain in Westport, was served by AARON and his crew gave great service, he was professional,polite and knew the food and dessert menu very well making it easy for us to make our selections...kudos to Aaron and his crew that day.“

“we went to the soda fountain last night and our server Abby F. was amazing. we were a party if 10 and she was there fir all of our needs. Manager was Miranda- Randi and she was great as well. very friendly staff. we will definitely go back!“

“The food is so good, hot and fresh. The fries are amazing, the ice cream is fun. Can’t wait to go back!“

“poke one was so good! the place seems to be run by a family, and has a very friendly ambience. they have a good variety of boba too.

i built my own bowl with salmon, edamame and more while my companion got the hunt valley classic with salmon and tuna. my bowl with 3 portions of fish was very generous, although i think there should have been more sauce. the fish was very good and not fishy at all. the hunt valley bowl was good too.

we also tried the popcorn chicken which was fried and seasoned to perfection! for drinks, we got a brown sugar milk tea and matcha milk tea. the brown sugar milk tea was more fragrant than i thought, and the matcha milk tea was good too.

we really enjoyed our experience dining at poke one and will be back!“

“they were friendly and quick. we came with a group of 20 teenagers and had us in and out. fantastic!“

“I've been going for some time now and I Highly Recommend you go today! I enjoy the Stir-Fry which is Fire! I'm on my way today for Lunch! Thanks for the Great Customer Service...Consistently! 😁 This your Favorite Customer from YB!“

“Really nice establishment. I was given a tour of the entire building. It is a really nice concept with 3 floors of entertainment so it is very spacious, and it is kid friendly with video games on top level. The restrooms are VERY clean and up to date! This place is a vibe fasho! Honey Hot Wings 10/10 Service 10/10 Vibe: Can’t be matched ‼️“

“The drinks are so delicious, I had a large bomb pop, You can definitely taste the liquor“

“The lobby was kept amazingly clean and the hostess (Anita) was vey pleasant and friendly. She offered me a free cup of coffee for dining inside.“

“Cold Stone Creamery is easily one of my favorite dessert spots, not just because of the incredible ice cream but because of the amazing staff that truly make it a standout experience. There’s a tall African American man and a blonde woman who work there, and they’re both so kind and welcoming every single time I visit.

The man is especially impressive—he remembers both my order and my boyfriend’s without us even having to say anything! It’s such a small thing, but it really makes the experience feel personal and special. He’ll greet us like old friends, asking, “The usual?” with a smile, and it genuinely makes my day. The blonde woman is just as warm and friendly, always making sure everything is perfect and taking the time to chat while preparing orders.

The way they treat customers is unmatched. It’s not just about serving ice cream—it’s clear they care about creating a welcoming, enjoyable experience. It’s rare to find such thoughtful and attentive customer service, and it’s one of the reasons Cold Stone has become a go-to spot for me. Paired with their rich, creamy ice cream and endless customization options, it’s a place I can’t recommend enough!“

“Let me just start by saying I had never heard of this place before and now that I have went, I would love to go everyday. The service was wonderful. Food was superb. I had the shrimp and grits. It was so creamy and delicious with flavor in every bite. I also ordered chicken wings with fries. I did not want to add hot sauce or ketchup because it was seasoned this for the Gods??????. They can definitely have all my monies. Been looking for a place with grits this good since Breakfast at Barney's in atl. So happy I found this place.“

“These are legitimately the best snocones ANYWHERE. I dont know how they do it, but they are so full of flavor without making your cup nothing but syrup. I've been coming here for 15(?) years and the transition from Angie, the Snocone Lady to Kerry, the Snocone Dude was seamless. We are SO lucky to have such an amazing small business in our community. My favorite is Hurricane, which is blue Raspberry and lime. My kids are strictly rainbow fans. All of the flavors are amazing though!“

“The cashier was really nice and even repeated the order back to me to make sure it was correct. The boba tea was delicious and you can even mix flavors if you want! There was a bit of a line so be prepared to wait a few minutes before ordering since it's usually quite busy since it is in a mall. Would definitely go again!“

“Ice cream is great, try the raspberry cheese swirl“

“We are visiting town for a band competition. We stopped by to get some ice cream, and was pleasantly surprised that you can get a warm cookie with the ice cream too! Woah was it goooOOOoood! I wish we lived closer so we could visit more often!!“