Tower Grove Creamery

Love, love, love this place! I grew up close to Jeff City where Central Dairy was founded so growing up Central was the only ice cream and dairy I had. When I moved to STL it was hard not having a selection of Central to choose from so having this gem so close is wonderful! My all time favorite is the Peppermint Stick ice cream and since it is a seasonal flavor @ TGC I was excited to get my hands on some close to Christmas. The folks here were kind enough to set a quart aside for me (the very last they had) so I could pick it up, how awesome is that?! If you’re looking for an ice cream fix (they had a ton of great hot foods too!) and some very friendly folks, head here for sure!

I remember visiting Tower Grove Cremery (TGC) for the first time a few years ago. The bestie drove into the city and wanted to hang out. I suggested the South Grand strip because it was so nice out. We got down there, parked in the free parking lot and took a stroll. Toward the end of our outing, we both got a hankering for a tasty treat. TGC was right on the corner… What the hay!
TGC is at the corner of Arsenal and South Grand. A cute and clean ice cream parlor with bright décor. S Grand was booming that day, but TGC wasn’t busy at all. The cashier was really nice and asked us what we had a taste for. TGC seems to have a flavor for every mood: Bear Claw, Extreme Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake, Birthday Cake and more! I believe my friend got butter pecan. I did the unimaginable: my lame self requested vanilla. VANILLA. (I didn’t know any better then, lol). I can’t believe I passed on all of that, then. I’m a little more exploratory now. Thank the ice creams gods for redemption, right?
The worker gave me a lethal side-​eye, like: «GIRL, out of A L L the flavors available, you want vanilla?» LOL! He made a joke as he served us our treats, we all laughed and he told us to come back soon. The ice cream was so creamy and refreshing.
I definitely want a do-​over and to give TGC its justice. I’ll be back!

I remember visiting Tower Grove Cremery (TGC) for the first time a few years ago. The bestie drive into the city and wanted to hang out. I suggested the South Grand strip because it was so nice out. We got down there, parked in the free parking lot and took a stroll. Toward the end of our outing, we both got a hankering for a tasty treat. TGC was right on the corner… What the hay!
TGC is at the corner of Arsenal and South Grand. A cute and clean ice cream parlor with bright décor. S Grand was booming that day, but TGC wasn’t busy at all. The cashier was really nice and asked us what we had a taste for. TGC seems to have a flavor for every mood: Bear Claw, Extreme Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake, Birthday Cake and more! I believe my friend got butter pecan. I did the unimaginable: my lame self requested vanilla. VANILLA. (I didn’t know any better then, lol). I can’t believe I passed on all of that, then. I’m a little more exploratory now. Thank the ice creams gods for redemption, right?
The worker gave me a lethal side-​eye, like: «GIRL, out of A L L the flavors available, you want vanilla?» LOL! He made a joke as he served us our treats, we all laughed and he told us to come back soon. The ice cream was so creamy and refreshing.
I definitely want a do-​over and to give TGC its justice. I’ll be back!

The ice cream is fantastic, the atmosphere is very comfortable, and the people are wonderful. Whether you live in St. Louis or are visiting, make a point to stop at Tower Grove Creamery. You will be happy you did.

Stopped by on my lunch to grab some ice cream. They had a bunch of flavored to choose from. Employees were very polite and my ice cream tasted great!!! Will definitely be back.

Very friendly staff. They seem to genuinely want everyone to enjoy their ice cream. I was a little surprised by how many different options they had for ice cream. Fortunately, they encouraged me to sample whatever sounded good.
And most importantly, everything I sampled was actually really good. I can’t wait to go back.

Having been absolutely blown away by St. Louis ice cream mecca Clementine’s; I had high hopes for highly rated Tower Grove Creamery. It was a good experience, but it was still dwarfed by Clementine’s.
Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere?
One thing Tower Grove does exceptionally well is there service and atmosphere, both of which are reminiscent of a small town vibe that’s warm and welcoming. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
I honestly don’t remember exactly how much my two scoops cost, but I recall them being exceptionally reasonable, as was everything else on the menu. Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
Tower Grove dishes up Central Ice Cream out of Jefferson city. It’s good stuff, and my moose tracks and caramel swirl were both solid offerings. Having said that, it wasn’t unique to the degree that it blew past offerings of each flavor that I’ve previously had out of the water. Single Star Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
Tower Grove Creamery is a great option for those who want dessert but aren’t entirely sure what they’re in the mood for. Having said that, when it comes to the ice cream there are better offerings in the city. No Star Granted.

Studying late last night and had an incredible sweet tooth and it was getting close to 10 so I ventured out thinking I would probably end up at a Steak ‘n Shake and that’s when I saw the OPEN sign at the Tower Grove Creamery!
I walked up to the door as an employee was locking the other door and I asked «Is the fun over? You shuttin it down?» She said «Oh no, come on in!»
There was already another table of folks inside so it doesn’t seem to be the type of place to run you off just so they can make their posted hours and in fact as I found out, they just want you to enjoy their ice cream creations and have a great customer experience.
The service I received here is what I have come to expect from many other places and it is sad that more places do not give their customers the kind of experience, just read about Wayback Burgers in Naperville Illinois, they should send their entire staff to train at Tower Grove Creamery so they can have half a clue about what customer satisfaction and hospitality is all about.
I got here late last night.
I met the owner and the other staff was very friendly and answered my questions about what they could whip up and ya know what? «We can’t do that» doesn’t seem to be in their vocabulary.
The owner was very sweet and she began offering me free samples while I waited as I told her it was my first time in. I gave the Texas Pecan a try and was IN LOVE!!!
I saw some ice cream cookie sandwiches in the freezer case and almost ordered a couple of those to go. She assured me, don’t worry, you’ll come back tomorrow!
She was so sweet and she was dead right! After dinner tonight I’m heading straight to Tower Grove Creamery to try’s another delicious offering!
You all are doing a great job of creating an inviting and warm experience and the ice cream is delicious!
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you!

Located at the southern corner of Tower Grove Park, this ice cream shop is perfect for grabbing some dessert and pairing it with a walk around the park. The space is airy and inviting with tall ceilings and cute décor. There is something for everyone with a variety of ice creams, beverages, and a frozen yogurt ‘buffet’. The owner was very friendly and generous with samples too. Definitely worth a visit!

Growing up in Jeff City, I grew up on Central Dairy ice cream. It is great to see it served up locally. The owners are incredibly nice and often behind the counter. Highly recommended!

I dislike Tower Grove Creamery’s ice cream — I find it icy, bland, and unimaginative. I cannot argue with the location, however. It’s an excellent spot to stop on a warm day for ice cream. I just wish it tasted better, or that the prices were more commensurate with the quality of the product.

Stopped in the TG Creamery to satiate my sweet tooth post Festival of Nations. I just needed a lil’ something nothing major so I requested a kid scoop of Burgundy Cherry. The young lady says, «oh the kid scoop is actually just for kids» although I stand a whopping 5’2″ I consider my tummy toddler sized.
I reluctantly explained I was getting my scoop to go and I wanted a lid (basically, just wrap my order so I can blow this joint). She further stated the older lady at the register was the owner and may mention it to me. Whatever…
I proceeded to mosey on down to the register and informed the older lady that I needed an ice pack for my «KIDS» scoop. She repeated «that’s a kid?» lmao!!! I said yes ma’am, paid my $ 1.66, gladly took the ice pack and made a fast break for the damn door.
I’ve never felt so threatened in my life!
By the way; the Burgundy Cherry was like a dose of crack or something legally equivalent. Sooooo creamy & the cherry chunks were large, savory and sweet.

Thanks to another Unilocaler, I learned Tower Grove Creamery has more than ice cream. They have self-​serve frozen yogurt, too!
That’s perfect for my husband and me. I always want frozen yogurt, but he can take it or leave it. He’d much rather have ice cream.
Prior to my first visit, I’d always assumed Tower Grove Creamery made their own ice cream. They don’t. Their window signage clearly indicates they serve Central Dairy ice cream from Jefferson City, Missouri. My husband selected a flavor out of the front display case, only to later realize they had even more flavors along the wall behind the counter. So, there’s no flavor shortage here. I just wish all of the flavors had been on display. I know I didn’t order ice cream, but I would want to know what a flavor looks like before ordering it. :)
I, of course, had frozen yogurt. It was priced at $ 0.44 per ounce. They had three Taylor soft-​serve machines, but at first glance, I was not particularly wowed by the flavors:
Vanilla
Mango
Cherries Jubilee (No Sugar Added)
Cheesecake
Marshmallow
Chocolate
I thought, «Borrr-​ring!» However, I sampled the cheesecake and really liked it.
The topping bar was not very big. It was about half the size of what you’d find at most places that serve only frozen yogurt. It featured candies, cookie bits, fruit, and syrups. I had a few brownie pieces – that were very good – and some peanut butter syrup on top of my cheesecake yogurt.
If I were rating this place solely as a frozen yogurt shop, I’d probably give them three stars. The yogurt was creamy and delicious, but they just did not have many choices. However, Tower Grove Creamery isn’t a frozen yogurt shop. They just happen to have it as an option, and therefore, they get four stars of fandom from me. Your whole family can get a cool treat here. The dudes can get ice cream, and the ladies can get yogurt. Or, everyone can get whatever the hell they want. It’s America.

Tower Grove Creamery has a neat look to it — like an old-​time ice cream parlor. There is a selection of about 10 different types of ice cream (made in Jeff City) and a few unique options like Oreo ice cream pie (which looked great!). They also have a make-​your-​own-​yogurt sundae bar where you are billed by the pound. The ice cream is good; I went with one scoop of brownie batter and another scoop of strawberry cheesecake. However, I’m giving this place 5 stars mainly for the service. It was phenomenal. The woman behind the counter was so beautiful and courteous that I had to run out of the shop before I fell in love.

Great ice cream shop near TGP perfect for after a day in the park or a nearby meal. Ice cream was good, the people behind the counter were wonderful, and I will definitely be returning!

Excellent customer service! The owners and staff are so nice. The ice cream is made from local Missouri dairy too. Eat here and tip well! This small business deserves your dollars, and you won’t be disappointed! #KeepUpTheGoodWork

A lovely place run by a sweet couple. The ice cream is made by a Central Dairy which is located in Jeff City. They have lots of flavors, cones, floats and other ice cream specialties. A great place for dessert after dining at one of the many restaurants on Grand.

I visited Tower Grover Creamery on Sunday afternoon with two friends… we had just finished two kickball games in Tower Grove park… and it was SO HOT outside that day, so we decided we needed some ice cream to cool off (and also we lost both kickball games badly, so we figured ice cream would pick up our spirits!).
I ordered the regular size, which included three scopes of ice cream… and they’ll let you mix and match flavors. So I got chocolate chip cookie dough, dark chocolate, and cookies & cream… yes I love chocolate.
The ice cream hit the spot, very delicious! My friends also enjoyed their orders.
Tower Grove Creamery also offers frozen yogurt… although I didn’t try it, it did look good! They staff was super friendly! Overall, it was a great experience!

I went about an hour before closing on a Thursday night. There were several other customers inside, but there was no wait. The woman serving behind the counter was fairly terse, not unfriendly, but offered no help in interpreting the menu, which could be a little overwhelming.
They serve both ice cream and frozen yogurt here, which seemed a little odd to me. It didn’t look like the froyo was too popular, but I only tried the ice cream (butter pecan). The ice cream was decent. It seemed overpriced for the quality – it has quite a lot of large ice crystals, making it a little grainy. It was also a tad too sweet. But they do have a nice selection of flavors.
Street parking nearby was relatively easy to find, but may be difficult during busier hours.

I always pass this little ice cream shop every time I’m in STL! I’ve never been here and decided to take my nephew for some ice cream. Whenever we walked in, we were immediately greeted by staff. The staffed asked if we have been there before and of course I said no whenever it was my first time. She introduced me to all the ice creams and offered samplings.
First time there we had bear claw which is very chocolatly with brownie chunks. If you’re a chocolate fan, you would love this! My 3 y/​o nephew loves chocolate and he killed an entire scoop with cone! We also had the moose tracks! It was below average, not as good as store bought moose tracks. The one here was a little bit more on the icy side like it was freezer burn. I was expecting it to be creamy. I’ve so had the jamocha almond fudge which is also chocolatly but has a hint of coffee flavor which is nice for caffeine lovers.
Overall, it’s a cute little ice cream shop that is very clean! Bathrooms and dining area are super clean.

I loooove ice cream! And I love it even more when I’m treated well while I’m treating myself. The young people behind the counter were happy to give us samples. However, I restrained myself from sampling more than one, because not only was I happy with the first thing I tried, but also because I could try every flavor…
I got birthday cake in a sugar cone. The blue was pretty and appealing. The only negative thing I can say that it was a tad grainy despite being creamy and tasty. It wasn’t icy-​grainy, but… gritty?
The interior was very sunny yellow, and the glass windows let in lots of light in the corner building. We enjoyed eating there.
I would love to return for the froyo, or another cone, or one of those really good-​looking ice cream sandwiches.

So very many options…
During the utterly disappointing Cardinals game on Monday night, I decided that the only thing to make me feel better would be some ice cream, actually frozen custard. We headed down South Grand to Ted Drewe’s, which was shut down for some reason. Needing a backup plan quickly, I knew Tower Grove Creamery was just down the street.
TGC may not have satisfied my Ted Drewe’s craving, but it did give me sensory overload. The options are endless when it comes to ice cream and frozen yogurt. With only a few minutes to spare, I made me choices quickly, getting the biggest freakin’ waffle cone that they had and putting extreme chocolate, banana, and birthday cake ice cream in it.
The ice cream may not have healed the wounds of three loses in a row, but it took a little of the sting out of it.
When down on South Grand, Tower Grove Creamery is a great options for cold, sweet treats.
Also, have yourself a hamburger cookie! See photo.