Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Menu 2026: Concretes, Sundaes & Treats

A concrete is Ted Drewes's signature menu item -- frozen custard blended with mix-ins until so thick that it can be turned upside-down without spilling. The name comes from this party trick that servers famously perform when handing over your order. The concrete was invented at Ted Drewes and has been widely copied by other custard shops across the country, but the original remains on Chippewa Street in St. Louis.

Ted Drewes has two locations in St. Louis, Missouri: the flagship 6726 Chippewa Street location on Historic Route 66 (open year-round, with a famous Christmas tree lot in winter) and a second location at 4224 South Grand Boulevard. Both are seasonal for frozen custard -- typically open spring through early fall -- with the Chippewa location open as a Christmas tree lot in December. Confirm current hours at teddrewes.com.

Ted Drewes does not publish prices on its website, and prices can vary seasonally. Based on visitor reports, concretes and sundaes typically range from roughly $5 to $10 depending on size, with cones and cups slightly less. Exact pricing is confirmed at the window only -- Ted Drewes is a cash-and-card seasonal stand, not a chain with a standardized price sheet. Plan on $6-8 per person as a rough estimate.

The frozen custard season runs roughly late January or February through mid-November, then closes for the season. However, the Chippewa Street location pivots to a Christmas tree lot in December -- one of St. Louis's most beloved holiday traditions. Hours and opening/closing dates vary by year; check teddrewes.com for the current season schedule.

The most popular items are the Cardinal Sin (vanilla custard, fresh strawberries, cheesecake) and the All Shook Up (vanilla, banana, fresh strawberries). Both are perennial favorites that appear in nearly every list of Ted Drewes must-orders. The Terramizzou (cookie dough and caramel) and Fox Treat (hot fudge and Oreo) are also consistently cited as top picks by regulars.

Ted Drewes serves frozen custard, not ice cream. The difference: custard is made with egg yolks in addition to cream and sugar, giving it a denser, richer, creamier texture than standard ice cream. It also has less air churned in (lower overrun), making it heavier and smoother. Ted Drewes uses a continuous-batch custard machine that produces fresh custard throughout the day -- it's never scooped from a pre-frozen container, making every serving fresher and creamier than typical ice cream.

Yes. The Chippewa Street location sits on Historic U.S. Route 66 -- the original alignment of the Mother Road through St. Louis. Ted Drewes has been a Route 66 landmark since 1931, making it one of the longest-surviving original Route 66 businesses in the country. It appears on virtually every Route 66 travel guide and bucket list as a must-stop between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Frozen custard contains dairy and eggs and is not vegan. Ted Drewes does not currently offer a dairy-free or vegan custard alternative. Vegetarians can enjoy the full menu. If you have dairy or egg allergies, Ted Drewes is not able to accommodate -- the entire menu is custard-based. For allergen details, contact the shop directly via teddrewes.com.

Ted Drewes is a walk-up/drive-up window operation and does not offer online ordering, delivery, or shipping for its fresh frozen custard. The take-home gallon containers are only available for in-person purchase at the window. Ted Drewes is a seasonal, in-person St. Louis experience -- the lines, the outdoor atmosphere, and the upside-down concrete handoff are all part of it.