Skeeters Frozen Custard Takeaway. Skate on down to Skeeters for some casual frozen custard. Not the best, not the worst frozen dessert. 7 / 10 ice cream score for me. My $3.25 vanilla custard was pillowy to go with the expected amount of creamy, but not a flavor festival. A giant menu of toppings and mixins means there's a flavor option for everyone. Concretes are the go-to most of the time.
We went on a summer Saturday night with friends after dinner. With a full parking lot, they quickly got through the line of people. You order at one window to pick up at a second window. Got our four custards in under ten minutes. The staff at Skeeters has obviously been doing this for a long time as they move you right along. They do not have indoor seating but have several picnic tables outdoors. They have a dozen or so dedicated spots for parking, or you can park on the street.
Skeeters Frozen Custard Experience Summary
Skeeters Frozen Custard is an old-fashioned custard stand that will make you think of classic TV shows with their "order at one window, pick up at another" setups. You get generous portions here as there's no skimping on size. That said, the flavors might not blow you away if you're a die-hard custard aficionado.
My scoop of plain custard was satisfying and smooth but not exactly mind-blowing. I'd give it a 7 out of 10, which is average restaurant quality. For $3.25, it's a healthy portion of the proper quality-to-cost ratio custard. The concretes run $4-8 depending on size and mixins and represent a better experience on the flavor side.
Finding really good frozen desserts in St. Louis is hit-and-miss.
The big offering at Skeeters is the insane quantity of choices. Skeeters offers an extensive array of mix-ins for their concretes. My wife tried a concrete with a dipped cone. She said the overall package overpowered the base custard. The dipped waffle cone proved too much for her taste buds.
All in all, Skeeters is a fun spot for an outing, but if you're a flavor connoisseur, Skeeters frozen custard won't top the list for your taste buds. If you're in the mood for a simple treat and a little taste of nostalgia, stop here to unwind with friends. Just don't expect it to redefine your expectations of frozen custard.
The Food At Skeeters Frozen Custard
One thing Skeeter doesn't lack is options. They've got a range of toppings and mix-ins, from classic choices to more adventurous combos for their concretes.
When I do reviews, I try to stick to the basics. While the portions for standard custards are big for only $3.25, loading up on mixins in concrete is the right order here. My vanilla hit about average on the taste and texture side, but it was not something I'd tell my friends and family about.
The custard itself is decent--think along the lines of Ben & Jerry's quality, but with that distinct custard texture St. Louis is known for.
My wife got a cherry concrete in a dipped waffle cone. It had too much going on for our baby tongues. She had maybe a quarter of it before she tapped out of the custard adventure.
If I went back, I'd go for a peanut butter cup or health bar concrete and count my blessings. That's the optimal order, in my opinion, at Skeeters.
Skeeters Frozen Custard Atmosphere And Miscellaneous
With outdoor picnic tables for seating, it's a fantastic spot to sit outside on a warm summer night. Enjoy your treat, and soak in the retro charm. Skeeters has the perfect vibe for bringing friends or family for a laid-back dessert outing.
It's not fancy or pretentious. Just a reliable place to hang out and enjoy a frozen treat.
We had really good service. The servers got us our four custards of varying degrees of complexity in under ten minutes. I approve of splitting up the ordering from the fulfillment to speed up the line.
You'll find the giant menu plastered to the side of the olde-time building. It will take you a couple of minutes to work through it the first time you visit.
Parking At Skeeters Frozen Custard
Parking is easy here, with spots available all around the building. If the lot is full, you can find street parking nearby without issue, as we did.
Surrounded by autobody shops, the area isn't the nicest, but with plenty of people, we felt totally safe.
Skeeters Frozen Custard Receipt
