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Nearly as popular with tourists as the Arch, St. Louis' favorite frozen custard stand has been in the same spot since the early '30s. Located along the legendary Route 66, tens of thousands of people over the years have ordered custard treats from the walk-up windows, where the lines can stretch to the street. On summer nights, the parking lot is a regular town hall, with St. Louisans from every walk of life chatting about baseball and the insufferable humidity.
The Food
What's the difference between ice cream and frozen custard? In one word: smooth. Here, the best way to get your custard is in a concrete. Try an old favorite like a Flying Dutchman or a Terramizzou or create your own from the flavors on the board. As a rule, the servers turn the concretes upside down before giving them to you, so don't look surprised.