Skeeters Frozen Custard

I must say that Skeeters is WAY better than Ted Drews!!! The menu is similar with a few exceptions, you can order your dog an ice cream cone when you get yourself one. I ordered the Hawaiian, the amount of macadamia nuts Skeeters puts on the top is well worth the price. Parking is limited but most people live in the neighborhood & walk so i have never had a problem parking. Service is always fast & friendly, usually one person working at a time. The custard itself is very creamy and smooth, I myself am lactose intolerant & love going here.

I haven’t been here since I was a kid. We would come here after swimming lessons down the street at the YMCA. It hasn’t changed a bit! Same great taste. My girlfriend got hot pecan apple sundae and I got the the chocolate covered strawberry concrete. They were amazing! We will definitely be back.

It is 3:40 on October 19 and they are not open… The sign says 3−10pm. Definitely not good for business that’s for sure I will be visiting Ted Drews or some other business that is a little more reliable from now on

This is the perfect little neighborhood ice cream joint. They have a walk up window, or you can get drive thru service. We prefer Skeerers over Ted Drewes because of their extensive menu and lack of crowds. Try the Skurtle, and don’t forget that you can order something special for your pooch as well. Their staff are always friendly, and they have frequently rotating seasonal flavors (hello, pumpkin!). This is the kind of place you should cycle to if you live in Overland, St. John, Charlack or Vinita Park.

We’ve enjoyed this as a family favorite for over 20 years. Better than Ted Drews! The wait is never long, the small town atmosphere is refreshing, there’s an amazing selection, and you get a lot for your money.

If you can make the trip to Ted Drew’s. Then this is a great second choice in the county. Must try to agree

If you are looking for good frozen custard, Skeeters is a much better choice than its more famous south city rival. The concretes are thick and very creamy. The quality is evident, you won’t be disappointed! The portions are extremely generous as well! I would take Skeeters over Ted Drewes any day, hands down!

Excellent frozen custard. A great variety and weekly specials. Sometimes skimpy on the speciality servings.

Two words: SUPER SKURTLE.
Just shut your mouth right now. It’s going to make you slap the person next to you as soon as you take a bite! Not to mention, who the heck doesn’t like saying SKURTLE?
They have tons of variety and there’s something for everyone there. Go check this place out!

This has been a favorite of mine since I was able to eat ice cream. Kind of expensive. Lines are usually long but not tonight thanks for helping this fat guy out tonight is now complete.

Highly recommended. I grew up in the Midwest and this soft serve brings back the best memories. Best soft serve in years.

If you eat as much custard as I do (and I’m not sure anyone does), you probably find yourself wanting a bit of variety. Skeeter’s, located in Overland, is seriously out of the way for me. However, I still have managed to find myself here on several occasions. :)
MENU
Skeeter’s has options, options, and more options. Choosing what you want likely will not be an easy decision.
–Treats–
Choose from cones, cups, sundaes, specialty sundaes, concretes, specialty concretes, shakes, malts, floats, freezes, and drumsticks.
–Toppings–
Skeeter’s has more than three dozen toppings from which to choose. They have traditional favorites (e.g., hot fudge, peanuts) as well as toppings you typically don’t find at custard places (e.g., Kit Kat, Andes Mints, Whoppers, Skittles, Nerds, Gummy Bears). Some of those sound more appealing than others. :)
–Specialty Concretes–
Nearly four dozen specialty concretes are available. These include Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Cheesecake, Drumstick, Chocolate Chip Mint, and Peanut Butter Fudge.
I don’t even know what some of the specialty concretes are. I can make some guesses about concretes like Chocolate Lover’s Delight or Milky Way, but what the heck is Ritenour Husky Pride? What about Rocky Mountain? Rocky Road is already listed, so it’s not that. Confetti Cupcake seems pretty self-​explanatory, but is it just cake-​flavored? Or, does it contain cake pieces? (Note: I actually had that one. It’s cake batter with sprinkles.)
The menu already is HUGE, so I suppose they can’t describe everything. If something mysterious intrigues you, you’ll just have to ask about it. :)
–Specialty Sundaes–
Among the specialty sundaes, you will find the Banana Split, the Patriotic Sundae (vanilla custard with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream), and Strawberry Shortcake. The Super Skurtle (chocolate cake, pecans, hot fudge, caramel, and whipped cream) is on my list of things to try!
TASTE
The custard is good at Skeeter’s, but I don’t find it to be incredibly rich and creamy. I’ve tried a few things, but I’m still looking for a favorite here.
I’ve had a couple of peanut butter treats: a Krispy PB Cream concrete (think PB crispy treat) and the Triple Peanut Butter Sundae. I love peanut butter, but I didn’t find the PB flavor to be particularly strong in either of those. That was especially disappointing for the TRIPLE Peanut Butter Sundae.
However, my husband had a peanut butter fudge concrete with added peanut butter cups that was kind of amazing. :)
On one occasion, I had the Strawberry Shortcake sundae, which comes in two sizes that are currently priced at $ 4 and $ 5. I had the smaller one because the larger one looked HUGE. The small ended up being a little too small. I wish I had bought the larger size, especially since the price difference was only a buck.
I’ve also had the Confetti Cake concrete, previously described as containing cake batter and sprinkles. It was simple, yet pretty good. Though, I would have liked more sprinkles. I wanted it to be ultra rainbow-​y, but the sprinkles were sparse. I would have asked for extra, but sprinkles cost $ 0.65 here!
PRICE
That brings me to price. I’d say most prices are pretty reasonable, but there are a few things that stand out to me as being overpriced. One would be the aforementioned sprinkles.
Others include a can of soda for $ 1.50 and some of the nuts. Pecans and almonds are $ 1.50. Pistachios, macadamia nuts, and praline pecans are $ 1.75. Crikey!
I’d recommend getting a specialty concrete or sundae and avoiding add-​ins.
ATMOSPHERE & SERVICE
For most of the year, you will park in the lot and walk up to the window. However, Skeeter’s drive-​thru is open from November to February (when it is cold outside).
This is one well-​signed place. You’ll see signs asking you not to do all kinds of things. Don’t open the window. Don’t peel the stickers. Don’t climb on tables, benches, poles, etc. I don’t have any desire to do any of those things, and I’m sure the signs are posted for a reason. However, the signs make me feel like I’m five or something. :p
Service tends to be slow here, but I like to imagine that is because they are lovingly assembling my dessert. :)
SUMMARY
The custard might not be my favorite, but the abundant choices help make up for that. I’d be inclined to give them 3 stars if there weren’t so many amazing options.
If you’re in the Overland area, give them a try. I’ll be back soon as part of my search for a Skeeter’s favorite. Maybe it will be The Super Skurtle!

If you’re planning on going to Skeeter’s, make sure you allow yourself ample time to decide what you want, because they have EVERYTHING you could ever want. And it’s all incredible.

Slow service and mediocre product.

The best part about Skeeter’s is how clean it is. Try to peek in the windows and check it out for yourself when you are there. You will not find a cleaner ice cream stop in the entire St Louis region. The bad part is the seating. I don’ t really want to wedge myself into a picnic table and don’t want to sit in the grass. The other concrete seating is slanted and usually dirty. Where you place and wait for your order is pretty small and there is usually someone there smoking, ruining it for everyone else. We went there last night (a Saturday) and had to wait about ten minutes for our order. Both of us were disappointed with our concretes because most of the topping was in the bottom. But, the custard is quite good.

I reiterate: I have yet to visit another frozen custard place in the St. Louis metro area with a roster this large and this awesome of concrete flavors and mix-​ins. I just got a confetti cupcake concrete with hot fudge on top, which tasted like cake batter and sprinkles, and if this place isn’t five stars, you probably just chose a weird combination of ingredients.
Excellent, and perfect under the umbrellas on a summer afternoon (but they’re open all year just the same).

I’m new to the area and have this place a try. It was amazing! Great selection and the custard is amazing!
My friend tried it and has came over again from Granite City just to get a concrete from Skeeter’s!

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed my fave frozen custard joint! Banana coconut cream is my fave. Silky goodness with that nostaligia that is never gonna change.

What’s better than supporting a local business and having delicious frozen custard. They have tons of toppings and delicious concretes.
One of the best things is that they also offer three different flavors of sugar free ice cream for those who cannot have sugar.
They are open all year long and in the winter… DRIVE THROUGH!

.gosh, the deliciousness!
After a great dinner at Pappy’s Smokehouse, I can’t think of a better way to end the evening than Skeeter’s. My friend recommended it, and I am SO glad she did. It was a couple miles away from the hotel, in sort of a residential area – think small-​town feel.
I ordered the Peanut Butter Krispie concrete and the s’mores one. I wish I had more of each! Every bite was chocked full of something delicious, so there was no skimping on ingredients! I really appreciate that in a concrete creation!
There is a little picnic table eating area in back that’s nice. We had 4 two-​year olds with us, and it was slightly close to the street w/​no fence, so be aware of that! But it was a nice night to sit outside and nom on some ice cream! :)