The Top 3 Frozen Custard Joints in the STL Area.

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There are so many places to get frozen summer treats in the St. Louis area. Moreover, there are countless iterations of the ice cream subgenre, as it were. The possibilities are quite literally endless.

However,, we St. Louisians know that the king of all frozen deserts is the only Frozen Custard. Served across the Metro area by big names and mom'n'pop shops alike, frozen custard is truly a Lou summer staple.

Which places are the best, you might ask? Well, look no more. These are the best-frozen custard joints in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, hands down. These are the places you'll take out of towners. These are the stands that serve the most authentic custard by smiling teenagers. Perfect for a steamy St. Louis summer evening.

So hop in the car and head over to one of these iconic sweet treat confectionaries. Better yet, why not just go ahead and try all three of these iconic St. Louis staples and conduct your own official tasting experiment?

1. Bobby's Frozen Custard, Maryville, Illinois

A childhood staple for anyone who grew up on the Illinois side of the River. Bobby's Frozen Custard serves up amazing "old-time style" soft-serve custard. Often menu ingredients include those made by other local vendors, like Eckerts Farms apple pie and Kruta's Bakery cookies. It's also not uncommon for Bobby's to put on local free concerts on a Saturday night, which makes a stop in Maryville the perfect date night.

Try the Turtle Sundae - a classic - or go wild with the cheesecake options. You won't be disappointed.

Location: Rt. 159 in Maryville, Illinois between I-70 & I-270

2. Silky's Frozen Custard, Creve Coeur, Missouri

If you're out in the County this summer and looking for a classic St. Louis concrete, head to Silky's. There are three locations throughout the St. Louis area (in Missouri only) to choose from. The best part about Silky's is that they don't add too many options to the menu - it's custard, custard, custard and lots of it. The stand has monthly flavor specials sure to delight as well.

If you're feeling adventurous opt for the Elvis Pretzely concrete, which has a delightful mix of caramel, chocolate, and pretzels sure to satisfy that sweet-salty tooth.

Location: 12810 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141

3. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, St. Louis City.

Sorry but no "Best of STL" Frozen Custard list is complete without Ted Drewes. If anyone says otherwise, they're lying to you. A true family-owned business, Ted Drewes is a St. Louis staple that food lovers the world over can get behind. Started in 1930, once you take a bit of the custard, you'll see why the place has been in business for so long.

Go "full local" and indulge in a Cardinal Sin: a chocolate and cherry goodness named for the famous STL baseball team, or mix up your own with the menu's wide range of add-ons. Just make sure you snap a pic of your concrete upside-down before eating, for full effect.

Location: 6726 Chippewa St. Louis, Missouri. 63109

So which frozen custard place are you visiting this summer? We all have our favorites, of course. However, why not go ahead and try all three of these perfect frozen custard stands and have your own contest? For science, of course.

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