50 Best Ice Cream Shops near University City

“they hook you up there with whatever you want“

“Best cookies and cookie-wiches I've ever had. Open til 3:00 am!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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..??“

“I’m in love with their Mangonada!!!“

“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..??“

“Delicious and I feel naughty when I’m eating it too!“

“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!“

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

“I love the brand. The ice cream is out of this world. The selection is nice. I bought a flavor I had never heard of before and the taste was out of this world. Only drawback from my recent visit was I wanted to buy a $2.50 bag ? to carry my selections home. The cashier acted like I did not have the money. I told her I did not come all the way out there broke. It was not a racial thing because we belong to the same race--the human race. I WILL RETURN TO THE STORE. (And for anyone wondering the flavor is Sweet Lemon Blackberry.)“

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

“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..“

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

“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 ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“Stopped there after a square dance. It was some of the best custard I'd ever eaten. Yes, better than Ted Drew's! Even though I'm on Weight Watchers, I'm going back tomorrow! It's worth it!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is the best! Fantastic custard, wonderful service and even better location. My boys enjoying their custard while watching for trains.“

“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!“

“One of the best places to go for a great snowcone I've been known to family for years and they've really built it in to a very nice business. Try one girls &guys.“

“The cookies at Crumbl are absolutely delicious. I have never been disappointed by them. I've never had a more perfect cookie and they're well worth the price. The only thing you should avoid is the cookie happy hour. I'd rather pay full price than deal with the madness. Unfortunately, the customer service also goes down the toilet during this time. I've always had pleasant experiences with Crumbl when it wasn't happy hour. I'm sure the staff feels the pressure from the crowd wanting their sweets.

Parking: The Crestwood location is in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking.“

“Love, kids love, friendly staff !“

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

“Awesome!!!!!!! Love this place very delicious and fun!!!!“

“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!“

“Parking: Several spots available, but it is busy and the are other businesses that share the lot, so you might not always be able to park directly in front

Wheelchair accessibility: It would be easy to get a wheelchair in the store, if there was someone to hold the for open“

“DELICIOUSNESS!!! SnowMonster is one of my favorites!“

“The snow monster is my favorite. Love it. But the s’mores jackhammer was delicious.“

“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 🤣)“

“Delicious frozen custard and pretty nice people that work there“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good restoran but I don’t know it’s Turkish, or Arabic name of restaurant, Arabic and food Turkish“

“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! 💜💜💜“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“