Top Eight Dessert Places in St. Louis

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By Noah Slaughter, North Star Staffer

1. Serendipity – 8130 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves

Located less than 10 minutes from both the zoo and the Magic House, Serendipity brings a playful twist to ice cream. From curiosities like cucumber and cantaloupe to more traditional flavors, Serendipity brings credence to its namesake: a happy, unexpected occurrence. Try the Cookie Monster: cotton candy ice cream in Cookie Monster blue plus Oreos and cookie dough.

2. Crown Candy – 1401 St. Louis Ave, St. Louis

From the cramped wooden booths to the vintage Coca-Cola posters, Crown Candy transports guests back to 1913. Famous for their ice cream, they also sell candy and other desserts. Crown Candy is so popular and so tiny that lines go out the door during busy hours. The food is worth the wait, though, and the old timey feel of the restaurant makes it a memorable experience.

3. Ted Drewes – 6726 Chippewa St., St. Louis

Ted Drewes has become a St. Louis classic since it opened over 80 years ago. Now, they sell their frozen custard in a variety of flavors and appeal to many people’s sense of nostalgia. It is one of the most well-known dessert shops in St. Louis, a fact made evident by the long lines waiting to order custard and even the Ted Drewes custard machines at the airport.

4. Strange Donuts – 2709 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood

While donuts are traditionally a breakfast food and not a dessert, this isn’t a traditional donut shop. Open at late hours, the tiny store sells flavors like blueberry cheesecake and red velvet alongside donut mainstays. The place truly gets its name with its “strangers,” weekly rotating donuts that have included flavors like mac ‘n’ cheese and crab rangoon. Try Strange Donuts for an unconventional dessert.

5. Jilly’s Cupcakes – 8509 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis

Jilly’s is located just down the street from the Delmar Loop, and it is well worth a visit. The interior is painted in bright colors, giving it a light and vibrant look. Even more eye-catching than their color palette, Jilly’s massive cupcakes come in many flavors, from Reese’s to strawberry shortcake. It is clear to see why they have won the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” not once, but twice.

6. Grandma’s Cookies – 401 South Main St., St. Charles

Hanging on the wall of Grandma’s Cookies is a world map with pushpins marking the hometowns of the shop’s many visitors. After tasting one of their cookies, it is evident why so many people from all over the world stop here while in St. Charles. The cookies are simple yet delicious, and they come in a variety of flavors. Grandma’s Cookies is located on Main Street, making it easily accessible for shoppers.

7. Sugarfire Pie – 9200 Olive Blvd., Olivette

Walking into Sugarfire Pie, you might think that you have just entered an episode of the “Twilight Zone.” Maybe it’s the TV on the wall playing the show on a loop, but the shop’s 50s aesthetic helps. While they sell an assortment of pies, they also have other items like cookies and bread pudding. Their simple menu coupled with the retro atmosphere gives it a unique, homey feel.

8. Fritz’s – 506 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters

Fritz’s is a popular summer spot for frozen custard in St. Charles, and there are often long lines at night. They offer a long list of flavors in everything from concretes to sundaes. Customers order from windows outside and there is no indoor seating, which is perfect during summer nights. Try Fritz’s for a delicious St. Charles classic, and you’ll understand why it is such a popular spot.