A Spoonful of Sugar makes its own ice cream. It also bakes its own cookies. While it does not have a composed ice cream sandwich on its menu, it’s become a thing for patrons of the parlor to combine the two for pure frozen treat bliss. Cookie choices include classics like chocolate chip, M&M and sugar, while ice cream flavors range from traditionals like vanilla and chocolate to more creative concoctions such as blueberry butter cake and brownie batter. 2800 McNair.
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This gorgeous Midtown restaurant is an embarrassment of ice cream riches, with just about every sort of classic and creative frozen concoction you can dream of on offer. From sundaes to splits to shakes and adult frozen libations, The Fountain is a vital part of St. Louis dessert culture. Though not a handheld by any stretch of the imagination, its Supreme Cream Puff is a whimsical play on the ice cream sandwich form, featuring a flaky pastry shell stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. 3037 Locust.
A sister concept to The Annex in Webster Groves’ Old Orchard business district, Half Pint is a taste of nostalgia thanks to its charming neighborhood feel and old-school candies. The parlor makes its ice cream sandwiches with the wares of two local institutions: Ronnie’s Ice Cream and Dad’s Scotch Oatmeal Cookies – a true St. Louis-inspired delight. 8124 Big Bend, Webster Groves.
The Central West End location of the popular national ice cream brand offers four different ice cream sandwiches that showcase Jeni’s penchant for creative flavors. Options include chocolate silk pie, triple berry tart, chocolate truffle, and key lime pie, all of which nod to classic desserts and feature the premium ice cream that made the brand famous. 389 North Euclid.
A Fenton institution for over 50 years, The Malt Shop is the sort of walk-up ice cream shack and grill that feels like a trip back in time. Concretes, shakes, malts, sundaes and a diner-style grill menu (the cheeseburgers have a cult following) make this a one-stop-shop for dinner and dessert, which could include one of its signature ice cream sandwiches, either plain or with sprinkles. 1751 Smizer Station, Fenton.
Located inside the food hall at City Foundry, Press Waffle Co.’s signature Belgian-style treats serve as a delicious canvas for a variety of dishes: chicken and waffles, s’mores, peanut butter and banana. However, the Shark Tank-funded franchise makes its most decadent impression with its waffle ice cream sandwich, which can be stuffed with any available flavors and customized with a vibrant array of toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles. 3730 Foundry Way.
For over two decades, Beckie Jacobs’ Serendipity has been spreading sweet, frozen joy throughout St. Louis in the form of her incredible ice cream, which is available at her scoop shop in The Grove and on the dessert menus of some of the area’s top restaurants. An entire portion of her shop menu, dubbed “Dipity Dough,” is devoted to build-your-own ice cream sandwiches; guests can choose from cookie bases like chocolate chip, peanut butter and gooey butter cake, then stuff them with any of the ice creams available that day. The endless combinations are a treat for your creativity, and your taste buds. 4400 Manchester.
Owned by the Turnbough family who loves music about as much as ice cream, Singers in Wildwood is a symphony of flavor. Its delectable ice cream is made in house in a wide range of creative flavors like mocha Heath, chocolate orange, and caramel macchiato, along with the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry standards. Ice cream sandwiches here are as delightful as the impromptu karaoke you might hear when you step inside the scoop shop. 2478 Taylor, Wildwood.
Sugarwitch
The gold standard of St. Louis ice cream sandwiches, Sugarwitch is the culinary genius of Martha Bass and Sophie Mendelson, partners in life and business who turned their mutual affection for the sweet treat into one of the area’s must-visit ice cream destinations. From their vintage storefront in Carondelet, the pair make their own ice creams and bake their own cookies—each excellent on their own, but when put together, become positively magical. Essential flavors include the mint chocolate chip Elphaba, and the Tara, made with miso brown sugar ice cream and a chocolate chip blondie. Seasonal flavors, waffles and excellent coffee drinks make it difficult to narrow down your order. 7726 Virginia.
Wisconsin’s legendary Cedar Crest ice cream is the specialty at this delightful Dogtown ice cream parlor, and Sweet Em’s rotates its flavors every two months. You’ll find delicious offerings like Zanzibar dark chocolate, birthday cake and mint chocolate chip, any of which can be sandwiched between two freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies for a decadent treat. 6330 Clayton.
With locations in Webster Groves, City Foundry and a forthcoming one in Clayton, Sylvie Dee’s ice cream and candy shop has become a vital part of the area’s sweets scene. The shop partners with a variety of local vendors, including Clementine’s Creamery for its ice cream – the perfect filling for its build-your-own ice cream sandwiches that can be customized from available cookies and ice cream flavors. See website for locations.
