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Name: The Fountain On Locust
Address: 3037 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO, 63103
Telephone: (314) 535-7800
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.32

The Fountain On Locust

3037 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO, 63103

(314) 535-7800
Store is closed

The Fountain On Locust Menu

Seasonal Cocktails

Pear Marmalade Fizz

Mint Julep

The Harley Quinn

Pimm’s Cup

High Society

Midtown Mojito

Whiskey Kiss

Grandma’s Bourbon Slushy

Tip Top Tea

Pomp and Circumstance
Champagne Cocktails

Vanderbilt

Hemingway

White Peach Bellini

Le Fleur
Signature Ice Cream Martinis

Chocolate Covered Almond

Chocolate Covered Banana

Toblerone

The Great Mississippi Mudsli

Grand Chocolate Martini

Birthday Martini

Thin Mint

Vice and Virtue

Pomegranate Punch

Fly Me to the Mo

Espresso Martini

Raspberry Lemondrop

Voodoo Baby

Orange Dreamsicle Martini

Limon Seduction

Grasshopper

Wicked

Brandy Alexander

Ugly Stepsister

Caramel Apple

Chocolate Covered Cherry

Love Potion #9

Chocolat’ Framboise

Orange Gingertini

Lemon Flip

Strawberry Blonde

Pina Colada
Classic Retro Cocktails

Negroni

High Ball (Your Dad’s)

Vodka Gimlet

Sloe Gin Fizz

Classic Martini

Bloody Mary Caliente

Rusty Nail

Kir or Kir Royale

Moscow Mule

Dark and Stormy

Cuba Libre

Manhattan

Old Fashioned

Gin Ricky

Side Car

Brandy Stinger

Rob Roy

French 75

The Knickerbocker

Sazerac

The Waldorf
Beer

Bud Light

Don de Dieu

Stella Artois

Blue Moon

Crispin Original Hard Cider

Stlipa

Zwickel

Pabst Blue Ribbon
Stouts

Guinness

Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
Wine

Apothic Red

Alamos Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon

Montevino Chardonnay

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

Willam Wycliff Bubbly
Coffees Teas and Drinks

Milk

Chocolate Milk

100% Lemon Lemonade

Coffee

Hot Tea

Arnold Palmer

Iced Tea
To Eat with Drinks

Hummus a Sultry Tune

La Picada

Symphony Platter

Fig and Bacon Pie
Soup Entrees

Signature Polish Dill Pickle Soup

Soup of the Day

Vegetarian Choice

Soup Duo
Salad Entrees

Famous Birdseed Salad

Mr. K’s Special

Spicy Carrots Cup

St. Louis City Salad

Stutz Salad

Orange Onion Cup
Main Fare Plates

Signature Mixed Salad Sandwich

Prosperity Pan

Pesto Chicken

Hot Roast Beef Melt

Fig and Bacon Pie

Fountain Porchetta*

Blackhawk*

Royal Grille*

The High Hat*

Pick Two
Sides

Stutz Salad

St. Louis City Salad

Orange Onion Cup

Spicy Carrots

Sliced Seasoned Potato Chips

Scratch-made Soup
Main Fare Daily Specials

The Thin Man - Tuesdays Only

Zucchini Pie - Wednesday Only

Moroccan Pot Pie - Thursday Only

Trilogy Salad - Friday Only

Number 10 - Saturday Only

Kitchen’s Choice - Sundays
Ice Cream Flavors

After Dinner Mint

Zanzibar Chocolate

Butter Pecan

Irish Coffee

Coconut Almond Joy

Black Cherry

Strawberry

Vanilla Deluxe

Lemon Sherbet

Orange Sherbet

Raspberry Sorbet

Sugar Free Strawberry Swirl
Delicious Sundae

Stutz Sundae

World’s Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae

The Sundae Gambler
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Specialties

Three Coins in the Fountain

Standing Banana Split

Nutty Irishman

Coconut Almond Joy

Raspberry Zing

Dark and Sinister

Bearcat

The Maxwell

Sweet Annina Twist

Black Cadillac
Ice Cream Desserts

Pineapple Inside Out Cake in a Cup

Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup

Supreme Cream Puff
Adult Ice Cream Sauces

Italian Caramelized Oranges

Banana Bourbon

Hot Chocolate Kahlua

Rum Raisin
Adult Floats

Sparkling Champagne Float

Champagne Mimosa Float

White Peach Bellini

Guinness Float

Nitro Milk Stout
Mocktails

Mocktails
Sodas and Ice Cream

Drink House-Made Sodas

Commercial Cola

Egg Creams

Ice Cream Soda
Malts & Milkshakes

Fountain Best Shake or Malt

Johnny Rabbitt Monkey Malt
Ice Cream Scoops

Scoops

Take Home Ice Cream
Cones

Danish Waffle Cone

Torch (pointed) Cake Cone

Pretzel Cone

World’s Smallest Ice Cream Cone

Healthy Meal suggestions for The Fountain On Locust

Seasonal Cocktails

Pear Marmalade Fizz [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mint Julep [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Harley Quinn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pimm’s Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

High Society [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Midtown Mojito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whiskey Kiss [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grandma’s Bourbon Slushy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tip Top Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pomp and Circumstance [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Champagne Cocktails

Vanderbilt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hemingway [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Peach Bellini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Le Fleur [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Signature Ice Cream Martinis

Chocolate Covered Almond [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Covered Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toblerone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Great Mississippi Mudsli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grand Chocolate Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Birthday Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thin Mint [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vice and Virtue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pomegranate Punch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fly Me to the Mo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Raspberry Lemondrop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Voodoo Baby [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Dreamsicle Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Limon Seduction [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grasshopper [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wicked [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brandy Alexander [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ugly Stepsister [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caramel Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Covered Cherry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Love Potion #9 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolat’ Framboise [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Gingertini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon Flip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry Blonde [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pina Colada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Classic Retro Cocktails

Negroni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

High Ball (Your Dad’s) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vodka Gimlet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sloe Gin Fizz [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Classic Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bloody Mary Caliente [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rusty Nail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kir or Kir Royale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moscow Mule [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dark and Stormy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuba Libre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Manhattan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Old Fashioned [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gin Ricky [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side Car [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brandy Stinger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rob Roy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French 75 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Knickerbocker [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sazerac [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Waldorf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beer

Bud Light [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Don de Dieu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stella Artois [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Moon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispin Original Hard Cider [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stlipa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zwickel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pabst Blue Ribbon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Stouts

Guinness [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Wine

Apothic Red [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alamos Malbec [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cabernet Sauvignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montevino Chardonnay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Willam Wycliff Bubbly [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Coffees Teas and Drinks

Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

100% Lemon Lemonade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arnold Palmer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Iced Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
To Eat with Drinks

Hummus a Sultry Tune [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

La Picada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Symphony Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fig and Bacon Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup Entrees

Signature Polish Dill Pickle Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup of the Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Choice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Duo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salad Entrees

Famous Birdseed Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mr. K’s Special [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Carrots Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis City Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stutz Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Onion Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main Fare Plates

Signature Mixed Salad Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosperity Pan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pesto Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Roast Beef Melt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fig and Bacon Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fountain Porchetta* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackhawk* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Royal Grille* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The High Hat* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pick Two [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Stutz Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis City Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Onion Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Carrots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sliced Seasoned Potato Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scratch-made Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main Fare Daily Specials

The Thin Man - Tuesdays Only [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zucchini Pie - Wednesday Only [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moroccan Pot Pie - Thursday Only [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Trilogy Salad - Friday Only [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Number 10 - Saturday Only [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kitchen’s Choice - Sundays [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Ice Cream Flavors

After Dinner Mint [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zanzibar Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butter Pecan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Irish Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Almond Joy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Cherry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Deluxe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon Sherbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Sherbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Raspberry Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sugar Free Strawberry Swirl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Delicious Sundae

Stutz Sundae [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

World’s Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Sundae Gambler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Specialties

Three Coins in the Fountain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Standing Banana Split [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nutty Irishman [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Almond Joy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Raspberry Zing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dark and Sinister [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bearcat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Maxwell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Annina Twist [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Cadillac [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Ice Cream Desserts

Pineapple Inside Out Cake in a Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Supreme Cream Puff [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Adult Ice Cream Sauces

Italian Caramelized Oranges [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Bourbon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Chocolate Kahlua [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rum Raisin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Adult Floats

Sparkling Champagne Float [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champagne Mimosa Float [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Peach Bellini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guinness Float [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nitro Milk Stout [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Mocktails

Mocktails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sodas and Ice Cream

Drink House-Made Sodas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Commercial Cola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Egg Creams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ice Cream Soda [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Malts & Milkshakes

Fountain Best Shake or Malt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnny Rabbitt Monkey Malt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Ice Cream Scoops

Scoops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Take Home Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cones

Danish Waffle Cone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Torch (pointed) Cake Cone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pretzel Cone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

World’s Smallest Ice Cream Cone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Melissa T.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing ice cream. Their signature salad sandwich with chicken is soooo good, I barely have enough room for dessert. But I always try to enjoy a mini sundae or cone. If you don't completely fill up on lunch/dinner, definitely try your fave ice cream flavor in a PRETZEL cone - you won't be disappointed, I promise!
(5)
Al S.

This place is fabulous. My first experience was at the Randy Dandies Burlesque Bingo event last month, and it was a great one. The appetizer I ordered (unfortunately the name escapes me) was delicious and flavorful. Now...let's talk about those ice cream martinis. Sin City! I am not a huge martini fan, but these are dangerously addictive and decadent. I sampled the dreamsicle and chocolate covered banana and was in love. Absolutely phenomenal. Next time - I will continue to sample more ice cream martinis in addition to their food menu. The atmosphere is nice, service was acceptable considering it was way overcrowded since it was a special event. Pricewise....the tab can get a little steep once the martinis start adding up. I believe they are roughly $7-8 a pop but worth it. I am planning on returning for the next installment of Burlesque Bingo next Thursday!
(4)
Tom J.

To start, I want to say the Fountain on Locust is fine for kids. I know the Yelp description says so, but if you're a parent, you might start to wonder as you look at the inventive menu, including lots of specialty drinks. This is not Chuckie Cheese: The bar is very front and center, so there's no mistaking the adult theme. No burgers or hotdogs or run-of-the-mill menu items, either. It's not designed for kids, but they do seem to have confronted the inevitable, that people will want to bring their kids in for ice cream. We went on a Saturday afternoon. It was not ice cream weather, but they still had a decent crowd. They put us and our 5 year-old in a back booth. I noticed the other parties with kids were also placed in the back booths. I'm guessing this is to support the overall adult theme. This doesn't necessarily mean kids are treated like afterthoughts, though. They do have a kids menu and our waitress was great with her. Needless to say, she loved the ice cream. Her meal was also fine with her (and tasted pretty good to us - melted mozz on foccacia with homemade chips and fruit slices). Mom and dad tried two different sandwiches and salads: The RB melt and Mixed Salad + Chicken sandwiches were both pretty good. I like that sandwiches come with a salad by default and not for a $2 upcharge. The St. Louis salad was pretty good, but the Stutz salad had spinach, mandarin orange and walnuts and was a little lacking..not bad, but very light on flavor other than the oranges. This is something that could vary by visit, I'm guessing. For dessert, we got our little one a one-scoop cone. It was HUGE but she ate it with very little help. We shared a sundae, which was fine but pretty forgettable. Bottom line: Cool spot for lunch, a casual dinner or drinks. Go ahead and bring the kids for lunch or an afternoon ice cream.
(4)
Alexis I.

Three words- ice cream martinis! Waitress was very helpful and quick to suggest her favorite menu items (per our request)- which helped my friend and I decide on the chicken pesto & the mixed salad sandwiches. Seriously. So delicious. Was busy on a Friday night - but wasn't overly cramped and the service still earned an "A for attentive"!
(4)
Mary V.

I've been to the Fountain on Locust twice and all I can say is, I wish I had gone there more when I was in undergrad at SLU! Everything I have ever tried there has been delicious, the service has always been wonderful and the atmosphere is great! Favorites have included the roast beef melt sandwich with hand cut potato chips, the symphony platter (amazing garlic cheese bread essentially), and my favorite drink was (I believe) the Brandy Alexander.....gosh just thinking about all of this is making my mouth water! I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. Admittedly, the food might not be up everyone's alley, but the unique drinks and desserts should satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
(5)
Dione G.

We stopped here on our way home from Rolla. What a nice surprise tucked into Locust St. Employees looked very nice, service was prompt and food delicious!! The menu has many retro cocktails. Mostly sandwiches- and they have ice cream- delicious!!
(5)
Danielle D.

great atmosphere and amazing ice cream!!!
(4)
Karl K.

Friendly service. Ice cream was very good, but overpriced or way too skimpy in terms of portion sizes. I would not return or recommend it others. However, if price or portion size isn't important than enjoy what you do get.
(2)
Bill G.

Great food, great ice cream, old school fountain sodas, all in a great spot! Can be busy on the weekends, but tables turn fast.
(5)
Douglas S.

Their Thursday special is zucchini pie. One bite of my zucchini pie and I immediately went into protective mode: I hunched over my plate, ready to growl at anyone who tried to take my entree away from me --- it was that good. The St. Louis salad that came with the entree was excellent. The ice cream was magnificent. Besides having wonderful food, they serve egg creams, which will delight anyone with New York roots like me...
(5)
Dez E.

Holy Mother of Ice Cream! This place is phenomenal! My boyfriend and I headed to this hidden delight for the first time with a LivingSocial deal in hand and empty stomachs. We left feeling oh-so-satisfied. We were greeted by employees who seem to love their jobs and were seated immediately. As we perused the pages of the menu, we marvelled at the amazing decor. The murals and lighting are so warm and inviting, yet so out-of-the-ordinary. After looking over the menu for about seven minutes, we ordered a series of things: Mississippi Mudslide Martini, pomegranate punch martini, the symphony platter, the champion with the St. Louis City Salad, and the Top Hat with the soup of the day. Let's start with the drinks. One word: amazing. I honestly believe that mudslide may have been the strongest Martini I've ever had, and although you could taste the alcohol, it didn't take away from the delicious liqueur and chocolate ice cream in the drink itself. My boyfriend liked the Pom. Punch drink as well. When I tried it, it tasted a bit like a dreamsicle/creamsicle (I never remember which is which). Both drinks were $8.25 each, but were worth it. The Symphony Platter was also delicious. Essentially, it was cheesy garlic bread covered in pesto. There was a lot of pesto, so order it on the side if you're not a fan or are unsure about it. This ran us about $6.79, but was a pretty good portion size. Now for the big dogs! The Top Hat is an egg salad sandwich served on wheat bread. It is served with chips and a salad for $7.99. To upgrade from salad to soup, you can pay a mere $2. The Top Hat was delicious! The egg salad tasted very fresh, and the chicken florentine soup was good as well. I ordered the Champion, which is a meatball sandwich served with a salad for $8.99. It was worth it. The sandwich was baked to perfection and covered in marinara sauce. It was good, but the St. Louis City Salad was nothing short of amazing. The salad was covered in parmesan cheese and was tossed with red onions, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers. It was one of the best salads I've ever had, and the dressing was to die for. This place is definitely worth a visit ... or twelve. Treat yourself!
(5)
Taylor S.

This place is fantastic. I visit St. Louis often to hang with close friends, and I will definitely be back. Although we went right in the middle of the day, we were seated immediately, our waiter was calm and collected and had our drinks right away. They have a small menu, but mostly everything on it sounded delicious, AND most things can be made vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and the list goes on. perfect! I love soup, turns out that is one of their specialties, so naturally I had their pick 2: Vegetarian Soup of the Day (kale and white bean--YUM) and the Dill Pickle soup (that one is a house special made daily), both made from scratch that morning. The soups were on point, and we got our food very quickly. OH! and we had the hummus appetizer, and although my friend felt the hummus was a tad too garlic-y (for her), we still cleaned the plate! We had some hand-spun shakes to finish off the meal, can't go wrong there. I'll say, I wanted to go for smoothies instead of sit-down lunch, but after knowing what I would have been passing up, no regrets. This place is awesome.
(5)
Sarah G.

This summer my friend and I decided to make a list of new restaurants, bars, cafes, etc we need to try. Tonight we decided to start with The Fountain on Locust. I had read about it numerous times, but still didn't know what I getting myself into. It was so much better than what I had expected! It has a lounge meets diner feel to it. The black and white tiled floor and wooden booths gave it the diner feel as well as the huge milkshake and malt selection, and the curtained booths, dimmed lighting, and decor gave it more of a lounge feeling. We arrived around 7:30pm and were immediately seated at a cozy booth by the door. I was very impressed with the menu selections- a huge list of cocktail and ice cream martinis as well as food choices and desserts. I had the Pick Two with The High Hat and the Cajun Corn Chowder. The High Hat is an egg salad sandwich- it was outstanding- both the sandwich and the soup. My friend had the Dill Pickle Soup- it too was unexpectedly delicious. For dessert I had the Chocolate Covered Almond ice cream martini. These martinis have a similar consistency to a milkshake. Mine had amaretto, chocolate liquor and their Zanzibar Chocolate ice cream. It was all blended together and served in a martini glass with chopped almonds. It was out of this world amazing. There was an entire page of the menu dedicated to these martinis, so I definitely need to go back to try more!
(5)
Briana S.

The Fountain is like my eccentric aunts inner "zen" came out to play. I really dig this place. The mural painted walls, chill ambience, and trendy booths really make it cozy. I've come here for lunch and dinner in the past and the Thin Man is outstanding. I love the flavors and when you add chicken, it's the perfect midday meal. Two other winners are the Pesto Chicken and the Prosperity Panini--wow, just, wow. They also do daily specials and let me tell you, they really offer up some unique, delicious dishes! But what steals the show and makes the Fountain more fun than just a cool spot to grab some grub? The drinks. And by drinks I mean their (aged) ice cream creations. I had the Strawberry Kitty, which is no longer on the menu but--Oops!--is still on the website. Our waiter happily took my iphone to the bartender and they whipped it up for me with no fuss. I was rambunctious last evening and our server was in high spirits, making our girls night out so much fun. When he delivered my sinful strawberry ice cream and limoncello concoction he told me they were changing the name to the "Sassy Kitty" in my honor. I adore this man. My friends ordered the "Nuts About My Honey" and the "Dreamsicle" drinks....the Dreamsicle really was otherwordly. The taste was spot on and absolutely delicious. The drinks were all potent and worth the $7 price tag (not bad at all for the quantity and quality!) and while we were enjoying our drinks--maybe a little too much--our server brought over morsels of dark chocolate for us to sample. This place really goes above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable, delectable, and absolutely worth your while.
(5)
Erin M.

Friendly, fun and festive. Went here for lunch on a Sunday. So many specialty cocktail options on the menu. Also they have a large selection of unique sandwiches and soups. I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich that comes with a side salad. Very warm and crispy. Delicious. Love the Christmas decorations and music. Great service.
(4)
Nina N.

Great for lunch, dinner, date. Lunch today - you pick 2 with yummy salad and blackhawk 1/2 sandwich and fabulous mini dessert. Couldn't believe how fast and cheerful the service was, given the packed house. You won't want to miss this place if you're going to an event at Grand Center, it's also the perfect choice!
(4)
Elle P.

So this was the last stop after a night out with Kate B and Stewart P. We decided to stop in here for late night drinks/dessert after visiting Shady Jack's and the Third Degree Glass Factory's third Friday night special event. It was a little tricky to find and I may or may not have ran a stop sign or two as I looked for it. oopsies! :) We finally made it inside after my scary driving. The place is so stinkin' cute. I love the decorations, the old decor, and the little booths with the radio thing. The menu is slightly overwhelming if you're looking for a delicious alcoholic icecream martini because everything looks so gosh darn good! After debating for what felt like an hour I finally settled on the Thin Mint martini and boy was it good - a tad strong but YUMTASTIC in my mouth! Stewart got the Chocolate Covered Almond which also tasted fabulous and the Orange Dreamsicle which I didn't care for. Then again I don't like orange dreamsicles and this tasted just like one. haha. Kate got The Great Mississippi Mudslide which was amazing as well and the Love Potion #9. The love potion one tasted interesting - kinda like a liquid PB&J in your mouth which is an odd sensation but exactly what they were going for. I'd definitely come back and visit again with friends since it was a cute little place and I'd love to try the others I was debating on. Funny thing though - I was totally the only one carded! of course I do look like I'm 15 so what can ya expect?! I thought it was funny. side note: the bathrooms are small and cramped with weird doors. not a fan.
(4)
Katie P.

It was SO busy that it was hard to have a good time. Our food took over 45 minutes to come out and the waiter was often hard to find. However, the ice cream martinis kept us occupied during the long wait!
(3)
Bernice T.

Just loved this place!! Banana bourbon dish was very very good. Also loved the seasonal peanut butter and chocolate ice cream. A very unique place to have a treat. We'll go back and try lunch too next time
(5)
Stewart P.

This is a pretty cool place, one with a definite colorful atmosphere. I have not tried the food yet, just the martinis but they are as good as they can get. Last night I had the Chocolate Covered Cherry, The Chocolate Mint (with little bits of fudge?) and the Dreamsicle. Not strong but just right for me that when I left I did feel pretty good (mind you, far away from any concern of driving). Also last night they had Burlesque Bingo and that was quite the show. I sat at the bar so I had a pretty good view and, it was a nice view (for most of the show anyway). And the bingo was reminiscent of attending a Rocky Horror movie. Lots of audience involvement. I believe the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Hosted by the Randy Dandies and you do actually play bingo (but you won't be winning anything big). I will try the food I am pretty sure next time I go. Who wants to go? :)
(4)
Emily P.

I took a party of 8 to Fountain on Locust for lunch. Made reservations for the earliest time slot. We were the first to make it to the restaurant that day. The service was very poor. We had to ask for tea and water, and then we waited and waited for our order to be taken. The food was great, as always. I love the adult grilled cheese, everytime. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. The restaurant was very loud once other guests arrived for lunch too. I've had a large party there in the past that was seated in the back of the restaurant, which didn't seem so loud. This time they seated us right in the front in the middle of everything. Our group could not hear each other.
(4)
Jo M.

I come here for the salad sandwich and the stutz salad. I dream about eating it when I haven't had it for a while because it is so good. They have a great kids' menu as well. My 3 year old always likes what she gets. Their grilled cheese is super yummy too. Their world's smallest sundae and world's smallest cone are a perfect toddler size or perfect after a filling meal. I love love love their ice cream martinis too. I always seem to forget that they are closed on Mondays and have been heartbroken when I show up and realize they are closed.
(5)
Kathy H.

Pretty sure that in a previous life I was Daisy Buchanan. It's the only explanation for my unreasonable passions for Art Deco and gin. Every time I go to the Fountain on Locust, I'm transported back into that previous life. I mean - a former Stutz showroom, the booths, the deco light fixtures, the murals on the walls, the tile floor and the cocktails! This place could be a gimmicky, tourist-trap-y kind of place. But it's not. The food, desserts and cocktails would hold their own in plainer setting. And the servers are friendly and efficient. I love this place.
(4)
Chelsea M.

Great food at an average price. Yummy deserts and drinks. Noisy when busy. Staff is friendly and nice. Great for kids or adults! Sometimes hard to find a spot to park. Don't be to scared by the neighborhood. Don't go right when they open, it smells like cleaning chemicals and made me feel sick!
(4)
Shannon M.

You must see this place once, and great to treat out of towners... But that's good enough. I like going for drinks only. Pros: phenomenal ice cream martini drinks, must see decor Cons: parking, pricey for what it is
(3)
Bridget B.

Amazing food and drinks! Personal favorite is the Stutz salad and the White Peach Bellini, but the soups and sandwiches are great as well! Also, the ice creams are amazing. Wonderful ambiance, friendly staff, and great food for any type of eater.
(5)
Laura K.

Good food and good ice cream! What more can you ask for? I ordered the pick two with The Royal Grille and Stutz salad. The grilled cheese was good and it had apple slices on it, but I couldn't really taste them. Great concept but maybe use a different type of apple that has more bite or zing. I ordered my salad without the mandarin oranges and it was yummy. The dressing was kind of thick, but over powering. My boyfriend ordered the Blackhawk and it was my favorite dish on the table. He ordered the homemade chips which were pretty darn tasty. We split a cup of the Customer Chili of the Week and it was really good. It had Guinness and chocolate in it! To finish off our meal we ordered ice cream. I had a hard time deciding because everything looked good. I finally decided on the Standing Banana Split. Oh man, I made a great choice! The raspberry syrup was nice and fresh tasting and the hot fudge was divine. My boyfriend went with the Pretzel cone with vanilla ice cream. The pretzel cone was the prefect blend of sweet and salty. The ice cream had a nice flavor and was the prefect way to end our meal. I can't wait to go back and try an ice cream martini. I'm sure I won't be disappointed. The restaurant was decorated great and I liked looking around to see all the painting they had done. We sat in a booth and it was private enough to have our own conversation without feeling like we were in the middle of a busy restaurant.
(4)
Mary Kate M.

Fountain on Locust is a cute little restaurant with some very cool historical significance. Once during it's prime it was a showcase room for custom sedans in the 1910s and 1920s. This place is considerably one of the gems that I look forward to coming to again. I had my first visit here on Saturday at 7:30pm. This is about the time everyone else had the exact same idea. There was a line out the door and not enough staff to accomedate the line. It was not so much about the space that was immediately avaliable, but more so on how they handled. My friend and I asked the hostess if it was possible for us to sit at the bar, and she mentioned that service to us would be granted any faster since no one was really 'taking care of it'. This striked me a bit odd considering there were patrons up there getting served by the person behind the bar. A couple of minutes later we get seated in a booth right next to the door. Nestled there, my friend went over the menu and both of us were quite impressed with the menu items and the prices that went with them. I had never been here before, so I was not sure on what to expect. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Sandwich, side salad that came with it, and a chocolate malt with peanut butter and carmel which I asked to be added in. I was pretty impressed with it. My friend ordered the Blackhawk Sandwich with a side salad, and one of the signature malts where he was just as equally satisfied. We escaped out of there with everything for only $30 excluding tip. Considering the food, service after we were seated, and the ambience, I think we did pretty well with what we got. It was only the initial first impression I got from the restaurant on how they handled seating that put me off. Hence my rating for the 4 stars. On a side note, this place I would assume is very kid friendly. However, on this particular night, there were no kids, and everyone dressed up fairly nicely considering it is an ice cream based kind of place. I would recommend this for sure as a date night, friends' night out, or somewhere to bring your children. I look forward to coming here again!
(4)
Diana J.

I'm not a huge ice cream sundae / float fan (if i eat any ice cream it better be frozen custard from ted drews or silkys), so I wasn't overly impressed with this place. The food is just so-so, and the desert list is impressively long but it wasn't anything how do I say.... delicate to the palate? They were deserts that anyone at home could make, with scoops of various ice cream and fudge and whip cream, etc. I had the chicken chili corn soup, which was good but nothing I'd go there for again. I also had the pineapple upside down cake with almond joy coconut ice cream. Again, it was good, but way too much (3 ppl could easily share it) and too sweet for me. I think if you love ice cream, and really sweet stuff, this may be the place for you. But I don't think I'd return.
(3)
Michael C.

I'm updating this to add that they make "Egg Cream"s. I wasn't really aware of what this entails until I saw it. And no... it's not what Rocky drinks to prep for his fights. Milk or Cream, Soda, and soda flavoring. Any flavor you want. It looked amazing. Finally, I will say that after my 5th consecutive "Hot Roast Beef Melt", that they have the best roast beef sandwich in Saint Louis, bar none. Roast beef, cheese and horsey sauce baked to perfection. I'll update this review again when I can bring myself to stop ordering the "St. Louis City Salad and hot Roast Beef."
(5)
Melissa K.

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is old fashioned, but with a modern twist. My favorite menu items include the grown up grilled cheese with apples and brie cheese, the dill pickle soup, and the mini sundaes. Everything I have had or sampled has been delicious. From the ice cream martinis to the salad, you cannot go wrong. My boyfriend brings me here after a fight sometimes because you just can't stay angry over a giant bear claw sundae :)
(5)
Christina O.

This is the greatest ice cream specialty restaurant I have been to as an adult. Why? Eye-popping wall murals paying homage to the Art Deco era; healthful entrees balance out the booze and sugar treats. So many wittily-named entrees ("Hummus a Sultry Tune," "The Thin Man", etc.), so many intriguing novelty soda fountain offerings ("Sweet Annina Twist", "Nutty Irishman," etc.) including adult ice cream pairings: my spouse had a bourbon-draped ice cream dish and loved it. There were so many tempting offerings: if I lived in St. Louis I would be here every payday.
(5)
Lori A.

I was a bit surprised how small The Fountain is. I have read reviews about how the staff is not very friendly. In my experience, everyone I encountered was very nice. I went there for lunch, the place was crowded! The parking is not good. We stood at the small, bar / counter to wait for our table, however we were seated quickly (10 minutes). The waiter was prompt with offering drinks and was real good about tending to our table. I wanted to order the soup but opted for the sandwich and salad combo. The sandwich was The Blackhawk, roast beef with roasted red pepper and goat cheese and I had The Stutz salad. A person at our table ordered the Signature Polish Dill Pickle Soup...I could see how this could be good, just lacked something. Overall the food was tasty...But I would have to say I agree with Courtney G. "I was really looking forward to going there, but to me it was one of those place that I'm glad I visited, but wouldn't go back unless I was in the area." Well said Courtney.
(3)
Kimberly W.

This is one of my favorite lunch spots in the city. Once I discovered it, I was hooked. The dill pickle soup is a must... sounds a bit odd at first, but it's seriously delicious. My favorite is to pair it with the Adult Grilled Cheese, which is also fabulous. I've tried to re-create this at home, but I can't ever get it right. I wish I knew their secret! I try to order something different each time I go, because everything is amazing, but it's easier said than done when "the usual" is so damn good. I'd recommend a soup/sandwich or sandwich/salad combo so you can pack more tastiness into one meal :o) The tiny tiny ice cream sundae is the best invention in the world. I'm always stuffed after I eat, but it's impossible to pass up the ice cream here. The tiny sundae is the perfect solution, plus it's sooo cute! They even have tiny little spoons! The atmosphere inside is great, with a cool 1920's, straight out of The Great Gatsby vibe. They claim to be "the most photographed restaurant in St. Louis", but I'm not exactly sure how they can know that. While the location might be kind of random, for me that's part of the charm. I don't think I would love The Fountain quite so much if it were in the CWE or the Loop. I like that they took a risk and opened in an up and coming area of the city. It's places like this that help breathe life back into areas that have been ignored for a long time, and that's one of my favorite things about St. Louis.
(5)
Sara K.

Great icecream
(5)
Arindam K.

Great weekend lunch option. Abundant gluten-free options.
(4)
Gina S.

Traditional food with a modern twist. I had the grown up version of a grilled cheese. I can't remember the last time I had grilled cheese, but this was by far the best grilled cheese I have ever had. It was a little on the cheesy side, but it's a grilled CHEESE right? It had slices of apple in it too....pretty tasty twist. Tip: Save room for an ice cream martini! The hardest part is making a decision as to which one to choose, they all sound great and you can't go wrong mixing booze with ice cream. I had the Chocolate Covered Banana and my husband had the Toblerone Martini. The were both amazing, rich and delicious.
(4)
Kathi M.

I really like this place. I have been about 3 times but my first review of the place. The interior is fantastic, and the food is good. No fructose corn syrup in your cola's tonight kids! They are so good with out it! They serve yummy desserts and good salads. I had a salad sandwich with a salad on the side. That's right! A salad with my salad! LOVED it! "Signature Mixed Salad Sandwich(with or without meat): Fresh Baked baguette with melted parmesan and mozzarella cheese, artichoke, mixed lettuces, tomato, roasted red pepper, red onion, and house-made pesto dressing(with grilled chicken for me.)" For my side I had the "Stutz Salad: mandarin oranges, walnuts and goat cheese on baby spinach with your choice of creamy marmalade, or poppyseed dressing." YUM and YUM! Both were VERY good! I, of course, got dessert and my: "Standing Banana Split" was very good and HUGE. They had a huge listing of yummy looking(seeing the table next to us) "Adult Ice Cream Pairings." Which they have 16 different types of adult drinks listed on their menu. Parking: That part of town is not the best of neighborhoods, it seems like and the lighting is not as bright as it probably should be on that street. Do not let this deter you! Go during the day if you have to! An awesome place to check out! TLDR: Salads are fantastic: Signature Mixed Salad & Stutz Salad. Great non-fructose corn syrup soda! Yum!!! GREAT place to go with a date! Really like this place! Worth trying at least once!! There is no parking lot. Park in the street. Great to go to after a show downtown! Note that the street lights are not as bright as you would hope at night in this location.
(4)
Jackie W.

I came back here recently just to try the hot fudge sundae after reading Joselyn's review of it,and she was right it was turbo good! We got the Bearcat, which is a huge sundae with vanilla and butter pecan ice cream with homemade fudge and carmel sauce and bananas and some kind of nuts.It was big enough to share between two people and it was fun to eat it at the bar like a real ice cream parlour. The hot fudge was just the right amount of gooeyness, and the ice cream here is the richest and creamiest around.
(5)
Chelli F.

This place couldn't be cooler! The decor is amazing, the prices are fair and the food is excellent! Loved the Inside Out Sandwich with the Stutz Salad. YUM!! The ice cream was maybe the best I have ever had. It think it was called After Dinner Mint with chocolate sauce on it. The only down size is it gets a little chilly in there. I always bring a jacket because the ceilings are high, the place is very open and the floor is tiled so brrrrrr...but now that I know that, I'm always prepared. On the up-side, the chilly feeling forced me to order the pickle soup and it was so good. I wasn't sure if I'd like it but I LOVED it. This is a definate do-over (and over and over and over).
(5)
Josh S.

We dropped in here last night to have dinner with some friends from college. We had never been to the Fountain, and I know at least I was excited as I had heard and read so many good things about it. I started off with an Old Fashioned which is becoming my go to drink when out and about and I was happy with this rendition. After looking the menu over for a while I finally settled on the Blackhawk. They had me at Angus beef and goat cheese, the roasted red peppers and everything else that makes this sandwich what it is was just an afterthought at this point for me. Along with the Blackhawk I got the St Louis Salad which was quite busy, but as salads go it was ok. The blackhawk arrived on two rolls and I dove right in. The rolls were very fresh and the sandwich just melted into them. The beef was very tasty and the goat cheese was the perfect compliment on this sandwich. If you are a big eater this might not be enough for you, but I was full by the time I was done. We didn't partake in desert which I'm sure is sacrilegious, but maybe next time. I'll definitely come back to The Fountain.
(4)
Christina H.

I absolutely love this place. I love everything about it. The food, the location, the decor, all of it. The building was a former car dealership (from the 1900's, not the tacky 70's) and they kept the building pretty much the same. It's colorful and classic. The booths have curtains that, I'm assuming, you can draw closed and pretend you're a mobster talking about sending Joey to sleep with the fishes while you contemplate what ice cream dessert you're going to order. Anyway, on to the food. I've had dessert at The Fountain before (Standing Banana Split) and it was absolutely wonderful. This occasion I bought my boyfriend with me because we were seeing our friends preform at Fubar and wanted a quick bite before they preformed. It was a Tuesday night, so the place wasn't too packed, which I loved. I can't remember the exact name of what I ordered, but it was a grilled cheese with 2 white cheeses and sliced pear and a cup of their soup of the day (coconut shrimp curry something or the other. It was so good!) That grilled cheese was the one my mother never made me. The crisp pear lended just enough crispness to the sandwich to cut through the goo of the cheese. And of course a chocolate milk shake to drink. And the drink menu is a mile long (or pretty much 2/3's of the menu). I don't really drink, but I would have loved to try one their drink creations. They all sounded so good! Service is great too. Wait staff is very friendly and the food came out quickly. I had my sandwich before my milkshake was done! If you're looking for some where a little different and classy, but casual, to go in the STL, stop by The Fountain on Locust! You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Keri W.

Just stopped in for ice cream and it did not disappoint!
(4)
Jason R.

The Fountain on Locust is a nice hidden gem south of St. Louis. One of my favorite things is the decor and history of the building. My most recent visit was with the in-laws. I decided to try one of the salads the Grilled Golden Cadillac. When the salad arrived I was a little taken back by the overabundance of dressing. After several bites I spoke with our waiter and he explained that the person in the kitchen did not make the salad correctly. Our waiter was very polite and professional and apologized for the salad being poorly made. I was very impressed they had Spaten Optimator beer in bottles. Overall the decor and lively crowd made for a pleasant evening. I will have to give another stab at their menu and try something else in the future and hopefully add an update to this review.
(3)
Catherine W.

This place is such a gem! I loved the bright, colorful intrior and the fun retro theme. This would be a great place to take someone on a cute, romantic date. Because we had just come from the Fringe Festival, my boyfriend and I each got a free phosphate (basically a fountain soda). I tried pomegranate and he tried hibiscus - both were great, though surprisingly the hibiscus tasted a lot sweeter than the pomegranate. We couldn't come without trying one of the ice cream martinis, so we opted for the Grasshopper - creme de cacao, creme de menthe, and vanilla ice cream. The drink was delicious and had just the right amount of booziness. Just reading the rest of the menu had me drooling, especially the cocktails. From where we were sitting, we could see their house infused vodkas sitting on the bar - one of them had cucumber and watermelon in it! I'm excited to come back here and try some of their vintage cocktails. Reading the previous Yelp reviews I was a little worried about service problems, but our server was friendly, efficient, and helpful. Overall a great experience!
(5)
Alyssa S.

Service: great! Food: delicious and unique. I had such a hard time deciding.... I got the pesto chicken sandwich, served open faced on a crispy bun. I was pleasantly surprised and it was delicious. If only my caloric intake would let me eat here more...
(5)
Lynn S.

Met a friend here for dinner. I had never been here before and dinner was great. I got some sort of mixed salad sandwich on cheesy bread which was tasty and a side of orange onion salad, which was good, but I think they forgot the poppy seed dressing. We sat and caught up for a couple of hours on a not so busy week night and left a good tip. We ended with the tiny sundae dessert. Cute and a taste of their ice cream and chocolate sauce. Too funny.
(4)
Janay R.

Great food and awesome service!!! Love the home-made sodas!! Thumbs up!
(5)
Susan P.

I love this place! I find myself craving their Cajun corn chowder and have to go back before symptoms of my withdrawals worsen. I usually don't like to get dessert at the same place I eat at, but at this place, we always finish our dinner with a Nutty Irishman :)
(5)
Kenneth K.

Really good food, GREAT drinks, and if you can make it out for Burlesque Bingo, man..... are you in for a treat! If you are on the fence, they run Groupons and living social deals all the time. I give it a 4 star on it's merits alone, but when a business takes a gamble and does fun stuff like Burlesque Bingo, It makes me fall in love with it. 5 stars!
(5)
Jeff Z.

Chocolate ice cream martini. As someone who doesn't really like martinis, this was unbelievable. It was like an ice cream soda with the extra benefit of giving me a buzz Also had the white bean chili on a rainier day that was excellent. Cool atmosphere inside thats mix 50s diner and bar. Highly recommend.
(5)
Katie A.

Apples in a grilled cheese? Dill pickle soup? YES! Delicious food, great service, fun atmosphere. The best ice cream desserts. They also have ice cream cocktails.
(5)
Brett S.

This the best ice cream ever. I have not ever found ice cream so lucious and creamy, eating at the fountain was truly a experience. I highly recommend everyone try it.
(5)
Patrick M.

How much fun is that!
(5)
Sara K.

We came just for ice cream with the kids. Great ice cream choices, sundaes, etc. lemon sherbet was especially good and I don't especially like lemon. Milkshakes are huge! Casual setting, good with kids.
(5)
S. R.

Came in for adult shake and desserts. Fantastic!! Came back for espresso and ice cream. No espresso. Nbd. Plenty of nice hot coffee. Had the chocolate and the dinner mint ice cream sundae tipped with the hot fudge. Delish!! Will be back!! Love it!!
(5)
Morris R.

I love this place! It is so unique and superb in quality and service. I've been here about 3 times and always it is a pleasure. It is at once fun, boisterous, intimate and cozy. The atmosphere of this place is truly one-of-a kind, with amazing walls and ceilings, a cool bathroom...and the booths are the best, with their little radio soap operas and curtains that you can close around you for quiet and privacy. It's a great location to go for dinner before a show or event at grand center, and I think that's been the case each time I went there. Although it can get pretty crowded and sometimes noisy. Once I sat at the bar and it was still a great dinner experience. The servers are attentive, friendly and fun. They know the menu pretty well and can help make decisions. I love their sandwiches and I love that they make their own soups from scratch. The dill pickle soup is incredible and it's always available on the menu. Other than that, they regularly rotate among about 46 recipes of soups. I have tasted two others besides the dill pickle and both were fantastic. And I don't even know where to begin when it comes to the desserts and the dessert cocktails...amazing! No other place has such a menu and such offerings. I wish I could sample everything on the menu! So many choices, so many cocktails. This would be a wonderful special occasion place for a birthday, anniversary, etc.
(5)
Kate B.

I came back to the Fountain a few days ago with my fellow nerdy-engineer girl-friend. We had TERRIFIC service. Very prompt and friendly. Definitely a change from the other creepy dude who we normally get stuck with, lol. I guess the trick is to go on a weekday during the afternoon to get good service here. The place was pretty dead. I had the you pick two with the Blackhawk sandwich and the Dill Pickle Soup. SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. Like, seriously....mmmm. It always tastes so fresh! I would eat this once a week if I could... For dessert we had the ice cream martinis of course! Nothing beats the Fountain's dessert drinks. (One of the reasons why I came back...she loved her drinks the first time and wanted more!) It's perfect for when you can't decide if you want booze or ice cream! :) She had the Chocolate Cherry Martini and I had the Mississippi Mudslide Martini of course. It's like drinking pure heaven--I cannot emphasize it enough! I have tried to come up with similar things at home and I can never quite do so....I think it has to do with them using their special aged ice cream in the drinks or something. Anyway! Great experience, and I will continue to frequent the Fountain.
(5)
Angela S.

Still just love the pants off this place. If you haven't been in awhile, they've rolled out so many new drink and dessert options, including a whole back page of boozy fruit sauces. It feels good just to say it. Boozy fruit sauces. I tried the peach brandy dessert, which according to the menu is: "Peaches preserved in Brandy are blended with warm buttered brown sugar and poured over our Deluxe Vanilla Ice Cream". You had me at buttered brown sugar. Service is still a little hit-or-miss here. The speed of everything is fine, but some servers are wonderfully welcoming and friendly while a couple of others give off the "I'm too cool/busy/frazzled to be waiting on you" vibe. Oh well. Take the good with the not-as-good I guess. Still five stars.
(5)
Harry C.

Excellent! I ventured there recently for my first time. The server was quite friendly and explained the menu, which is very different than a typical restaurant. I had the grilled cheese, which I thought would be a "small" meal so I could sample the desert(s). It was not a small meal and I had a desert called the "nutty Irishman" anyway. It was great and I recommend this out of the way on "automotive way" location. Afterwards, take a walk (you'll need it) and read the plaques on the walls of the former automobile manufacturers who once populated Locust Street.
(5)
Dustin O.

After only about a year after trying them at the Yelp Speakeasy party, was I finally able to get around to giving them a try. We needed a place close to the Fox before we saw Elf. Since I'm the family yelp expert, they always turn to me to pick places. Fountain got the nod. We arrived right around lunch time, and it was fairly crowded. Nothing horrible, but it was a little tight. We luckily arrived just in time however it seems, because we were seated right away. After us, there was quite the wait. I stepped out of my shell a bit and got Blackhawk sandwich. It was absolutely wonderful. It had an excellent flavor, and the roast beef was cooked just like I like it. The homemade chips were also a real treat. I also got the Wicked martini, which basically was chocolate wasted heaven. If I wasn't paying for everyone I would have gotten a few more of those wonders. The rest of the family all liked their various sandwiches they got as well. Sarah got two different egg creme's and they were both very good and refreshing. I liked the staff as well too, they all seemed to be having fun at their jobs and were all very friendly and helpful. All in all, I am quite ashamed it took me this long to try here. I will be back in 2014 (especially since they gave us a present to bring back and open on our next visit).
(4)
Jeremy W.

This is definitely our family celebration place. We go here to enjoy great food and drinks in a fun atmosphere. I always order the Blackhawk. If they have peach pie, you would be wise to grab a slice with a scoop of vanilla. So yummy.
(5)
Molly S.

Note: This review is for LUNCH only... If you look up "Meh. I've experienced better" in the dictionary, you would find "The Fountain on Locust." This place is not bad, but there are dozens of places in the area where I would rather eat. I WANT to love this place and I do enjoy their desserts. I've been here 4 times, always with family members who love it. But as a recovering vegetarian, I rarely find anything appealing on their lunch menu. Their egg salad sandwich is loaded with mayo. Their cheese sandwich is kind of soggy. And their birdseed salad is super sweet. I had to ask for dijon mustard to cut the sugar in the dressing. Each time I've been seated, they have to ask if we're ordering lunch. The assumption, however, is that we are there for desserts. This signals to me that real food is not their priority. And from the reviews, it's obvious that their draw is dessert. After my last experience with just "meh" food, I no longer accompany my aunts here for lunch.
(2)
Rachel M.

I heart this place so much. I love it so much that for about an hour I considered moving to St. Louis just so I could eat there everyday. I would marry this place if I wasn't already married and it wasn't illegal to marry eating establishments. I don't know, my husband might understand... So, I'm not going to recap the history of this building because you can read it on the website, on the menu, or on other people's reviews. It's a really cool building. I like what they've done with it. Our server was one of the sweetest people I've met in a while. I wish I could remember her name. She had short, curly red hair and was dressed like she could have actually worked at a soda fountain in the 50s. The menu is a little overwhelming at first. They have every kind of alcoholic concoction that you could want. They are apparently famous for their ice cream martinis, and a whole page of the menu is devoted to all of the different flavors. I was more thirsty than I was anything else, though, and I was stupid excited when I got to the page of phosphates. My husband had the black cherry and I had the hibiscus. His was very good, but mine was better. They don't charge full price for a refill, either. It is only $1. That dill pickle soup that almost every other review raves about? YES. Get it. I can't describe how good it was. Just get it. We did the pick 2 thing where you can get a 1/ 2 a sandwich and a cup of soup or 1/2 a sandwich and 1/2 a salad...you know, like Panera does. I got the dill pickle soup and the Royal Grille, which is described as "adult grilled cheese." It has three kinds of cheese, Fuji apple slices, and their 'secret sauce,' and it is DELICIOUS! Their secret sauce could very well be crack... My husband had the Blackhawk, and he made his "Omigodthisisdelicious" face (patent pending). He opted for the soup of the day, which was black bean quesadilla. It was good, yeah, but that dill pickle soup... Oh yeah, all that was less than $25. So we didn't stay long because we had somewhere we had to be. Muse concert, no big deal or anything. Afterward we were wanting to go somewhere and have a drink and maybe a dessert or something. We ended up back here. We sat at the bar, ordered our drinks, and proceeded to stare at the dessert part of the menu for about 30 minutes. I had almost decided on a sundae when someone walked by with a slice of apple pie. Now, I had scoured every inch of the menu about 25 times, and I never saw anything about pie. It must be something that you just know about. I also want to marry pie, so there ya go. Apple pie with chocolate ice cream on top is just about the best thing out there. My husband and I, we closed down the place. We had a blast talking to everyone. If you visit St. Louis and skip out on this place, you are totally missing all the fun.
(5)
Cissy W.

If you do nothing else go get one of their ice-cream martinis. They are slap your mamma good!! I got the lemon one it was creamy and refreshing all at the same time. My friend ordered 2 of the chocolate ones that were equally yummy. We also ordered food. I like that they offer their salads as sides. A salad was the perfect side for the meatball sandwich I had, I can't remember the name of it but it was delish. And I would make sure to save room for a scoop or two of ice-cream in the pretzel cone. They may not have 31 flavors but their ice-cream is some if the best. This place it's perfect for lunch, light dinner or just drinks and dessert. I also loved the come as you are decor. Wonder what martini I'm going to have next....
(4)
Jessica C.

TFOL reminds me a lot of another midtown restaurant/bar with a lot of buzz, Triumph Grill. And like Triumph Grill, this is a place that I really want to fall in love with, but can't, because of the unremarkable food and service. Having said that, the decor and ambiance are fantastic and I'm really thrilled (and late to the game) to see this place in midtown. If I had a kid I wanted to take out to a fun lunch or dinner, this is the first place I'd want to take them. Decor, location and the fact that it's a local business aside, the food and drinks just weren't that great. To begin with, my Sloe Gin Fizz was way too sweet. I barely finished half of it. The "spicy humus" was just grainy hummus with a bunch of cumin in it and a roasted red pepper slice on top. There was also a stingy serving of pita bread slices compared to the amount of hummus served, especially since it was shared amongst a group of people. I also had a cup of their "famous" dill pickle soup. This was more like a grainy potato soup with a faint hint of dill and pickle. Compared to the traditional dill soup I've had in Polish restaurants, this was very disappointing (although I guess it's a different dish, so perhaps it isn't fair to compare). For an entree I had the fancy grilled cheese ("fancy" meaning it had sliced apple in it). Meh. Somehow it was soggy and flavorless. The sandwich came with chips. Once again, much to my chagrin, a local restaurant has chosen to forgo traditional French fries for Billy Goat chips. Yeah, I'm all for local businesses and hand sliced chips are well and good, but how are they a suitable replacement for French fries? Oh wait, THEY'RE NOT. If I've said it before (in my Royale review) I'll say it again: WHO DOESN'T HAVE FRENCH FRIES?! Ugh. BOO! Everyone knows that in the Grand Pantheon of Potatoes, The French Fry rules supreme. Chips don't even register until somewhere past mashed and twice baked potatoes, but before those weird fried mashed potato faces they used to serve in college. But I digress... We decided to finish with dessert. At our table we had a chocolate milkshake, a chocolate egg cream and After Dinner MInt ice cream. They were all tasty! Probably the best part of our meal. Service wise, our waiter was like an overgrown, possibly stoned frat boy. He was very, very relaxed. Too relaxed, in fact. It would have been nice if he had bothered to stop by our table more than every 25 minutes or filled our water glasses...which he never did. In the end I would definitely come back here for dessert and if someone suggested it for dinner again, I'd love to give the food another chance. But in terms of making a first impression, it was only so-so.
(3)
Steve K.

Just as wonderful a local gem as you will ever find! We were in town from San Francisco, and yelp led us here after we left the zoo on a hot day. Terrific food (gumbo! dill pickle soup!). Wonderful wait staff and decor! And this is all on top of the fabulous ice cream (black cherry!). The Fountain on Locust is not to be missed.
(5)
Ray P.

Great Saturday afternoon lunch. I had the pick-2. The soup of the day was the tomato and basil bisque. Out of this world, for my Sammy I chose the pulled pork. Do yourself a favor and try the chutney they serve with it. Great food and price.
(4)
April B.

Was this restaurant made for me? In fact, I love this place so much that I made my best friend take us there instead of Pi Pizza (she has no regrets of choosing The Fountain over Pi Pizza, by the way). Not to say that Pi Pizza is not good, I have yet to try their pizza many have been raving about! But this isn't a critique on them, it's a critique on my favorite restaurant on this planet! First off, where do I start? If you want a good drink, dessert, or even adult dessert beverage, this is the place for you. Seasonal cocktails, coffee drinks, champaigne cocktails, signature ice cream martinis, classic "retro" cocktails, not to mention their wide selection of beers, wines, and teas. You will never go thirsty here! I am ashamed to admit this, but I have ordered basically the same thing every time I go - which has only been a handful of times, but I know, I know..I need to widen my palate! I just cannot get over the deliciousness of their mixed salad sandwich! (And don't worry to all of you vegetarians, you can get the sandwich with or without chicken). Honestly, it wouldn't have mattered to me if the meat was there or not, I can't even remember I ate the sandwich so darn fast. If I tell people they have the best dessert I've ever eaten, it would be an understatement. To me, you really do save the best for last! I have so often tried giving up sweets for lent, only to relinquish my efforts not even half-way through. My best friend (the one I actually took to the restaurant) tried to give up desserts with me about 3 years ago; sadly, we became so desperate we began eating coco puffs cereal in our college cafeteria at the cessation of dinner. This place's dessert is, in one word: amazing. They do not give you too much or too little. It's perfect - this coming from a girl that adds Nutella to everything & puts chocolate chips, waffle cone peices, and peanut butter in her fro-yo. I will add anything to something healthy to automatically make it unhealthy. I promise you, food snobs would look at me in disgust at all of the foods I like to mix together! At the Fountain on Locust, you have so many desserts to choose from, in drink & solid form. Milkshakes, malts, ice cream, cake, ice cream sodas, and for those who only want a small taste: The World's Smallest Ice Cream Cone ;). But if you want to go crazy, get the chocolate brownie in a cup. I always try to share with someone, but it always ends up in a fight over who will get the last peice of warm fudge brownie with melting vanilla ice cream (the best taste in the world, by the way). Other desserts to note: The Supreme Cream Puff & Rum Raisin. You will not be dissatisfied with your dining experience here. Everything from the service to the food is amazing. I just wish there was one across the river in Illinois. On second thought, that's what makes this place great, it really is one of a kind.
(5)
Collin P.

Drinks we had were great, our server was outgoing and friendly. This would be a great place to stop by for some drinks or desert, but the food was seriously disappointing. I ordered the Friday special, enchiladas la bamba, which turned out to be just a really plain taco casserole on top of tortilla chips. Really nothing special about it at all. My date ordered the chicken pesto, which turned out to be the type of frozen chicken with the grill lines painted on it. As I said, the food was a major disappointment and I would not recommend it, but the drinks were good and the atmosphere was nice and appealing.
(3)
Clint W.

I believe St. Louis to be the unofficial Art Deco capital of the States. Ok, ok, maybe Chicago deserves a shout out, too. And the Chrysler Building, what a gem. But for the sheer unexpectedness of it, St. Louis is one of the last bastions of the senescent style, not just with its skyline and rooftop pediments, its cornice and columns, but also in the style of its restaurants and the spirit of its city. You could design a full tour around the architectural and culinary highlights of St. Louis that continue in that bygone tradition, the neo-classical pillars and artwork, the Rockefeller Center wanna-be's. There's Fitz's and Baileys' and the Civil Courts building, the apartment complexes of Delmar and Clayton, and of course, The Fountain On Locust. No other restaurant or bar is quite so self-consciously lifted from the pages of the 30s and 40s, with its bright but balanced colors, its bold shapes and designs; even the lighting seems to invite the comparison. Not quite speakeasy but not quite Happy Days either - somewhere in between. Their stuff is top-notch, there's no other way of putting it. Whereas there are many options for floats and shakes and banana splits, The Fountain is the best of the best. Granted, you pay for the high quality, the high expectations. But when you look at their cocktails, their unique combinations of desserts and liquors and fruits and nuts - well, you'll understand. Maybe it's the alcohol, or maybe it's that childish part of you that still gets excited over a milkshake, but when you're at The Fountain On Locust it really does serve to transport you back in time. In the background, you imagine - or really hear - some dying swing number, some late Studio Era showtune played by an aging Sunset Boulevard pianist. You're greeted by a guy behind the counter who looks like a young Ron Howard. You see a Cadillac pull up outside, and for a second, it looks like it's hot off the '57 line, the white series 62 hardtop. You shake yourself, and you're back in 2013 St. Louis.
(5)
Abby S.

YUM! Tried the Grand Chocolate Martini the other night and it was sinfully delicious! Dark, rich and creamy... Also, the bathrooms are touting some sort of "best bathroom in America nomination". They are pretty swank, but what really impressed me is the quality TP! They don't skimp on the important things :)
(4)
Marlo S.

Sorry only that I can't give SIX stars. I know that sounds like hyperbole (and you're probably wondering if my sister runs the place or I owe them money), but they really deserve it. The place is affordable. Service is perfect. And the food is just good, healthy, and creative. Amazing given the price. I wish they were next door.
(5)
Paul K.

Came here after the Fox production of the Book of Mormon. Interesting place a lot of people have their dessert first. Me I had the same things as Mrs K. a roast beef sandwich where we differed I had it loaded and she had cheese and roast beef. I really enjoyed the sandwich with the home made chips. Very nice. This place has some what the feel of Crown Candy but many more options than the BLT. Prices are very reasonable. Cheap date or quick meal after the Fox not a bad place.
(4)
Na M.

If you're in the mood for simple but yummy food and delicious desserts this is the place for you. I ordered the Royal Grille (grilled cheese for adults) with a side of spicy carrots and it was delicious! I also loved the chocolate malt that I had. Unfortunately the chocolate soda my friend ordered was pretty disgusting but that might have been our own fault for thinking that would be a good combination. They also have an extensive list of chocolate martinis - definitely try one! The mint chocolate martini we ordered was fantastic! I highly recommend the food and the drinks but the restaurant is VERY loud and the booths are oddly spaced far apart so if you're looking for a place to get to know someone or have a good conversation this isn't it. Also, depending on when you go -be prepared to wait. We went around dinner time on a Friday night and our wait was well over 45 minutes.
(4)
MaryPat G.

FINALLY I made it here! We went before a concert at the Firebird. We went at 6:30 on a Thursday night, marking was horrible, luckily it was light outside still since we had to go up and around the block. We got there and had to wait a minute while they wiped down the last available territory. Groups came behind us and had to wait a while. I had looked up the menu ahead of time and knew I had to somehow get the Dill Pickle Soup in my order. I started my night with an adult ice tea (don't recall the name of it) and it was awesome, my BF got a milk stout.. came in a bottle with a nice chilled mug. We had a wonderful server and I asked him what he would suggest.. I threw out a few menu items that interested me. He insisted I go with the Mixed Salad Sandwich.. and OMG am I so glad I did. I think it's the best sandwich I've had in my life, and that's saying alot. It was a wonderful bauggett with melted cheese, chicken and a mixed salad.. the dressing was a to DIE for pesto sauce. I had chips and paid extra to have the cup of soup as my side, well worth the $2. The chips were also great! My boyfriend got the roast beef sandwich but didn't care for it, he said the horsey sauce made it all a bit too rich for him, the side was supposed to be spicy vegetables, he said they were cold, he wasn't expecting that and didn't care for them. Dessert time. Learning from me my boyfriend asked the server.. Black Cadillac Sundae or something else.. and the server said that the black cheery ice cream is the best thing on the menu and he must get that. Well I dug my spoon in and WOW, that was delicious. I understand they get their ice cream from Wisconsin. I had an adult ice cream martini, the Tobelrone. It was very rich but delicious. I didn't give it five stars since our table wasn't 100% impressed with dinner, I can't wait to go back. I'm going to have a hard time not ordering the same thing.
(4)
Cindy L.

Everything we visit the Fountain..It's a real treat! The good food..the great service and the awesome atmosphere! Save room for dessert..their ice cream is to die for!!
(5)
Josh S.

Good deals on the food specials and a funky interior. I always love sitting in a booth and their boozy milkshake/martinis were really tasty! Food was pretty good for a hungover, post-yoga brunch but those liquor shakes will get me to come back.
(4)
Aspin H.

Let me start off by saying THE TURTLE CHOCOLATE WAS FREAKING AWESOME!!! According to our waitress they have a new chocolatier(what an awesome job!) and while it was pricey ($3/oz I think) it was worth every single penny. It was huge, and every bit a delicious piece of heaven. The first time we went I had a pesto chicken sandwich of sort, and I loved it.. and my better half loves there salad dressing, which is quite scrumptious, although for some reason I always choose the unhealthier option of there chips. Next time, salad it is. This last time I had the grilled cheese that had the apple on it.. ehh, i wasnt impressed with it... i wont order that again, but i DO love their food!!!! All of it.... and our waitress last time was NOT attentive at all.. we had to ask another server for a refill... Boo. I love the building, and going here for lunch-- i really do. its a neat place. So the 4stars is because of the service, and the mediocre grilled cheese.... I so badly wanted to give it 5 stars because of the turtle chocolate I had.. Maybe next time.......
(4)
Lauren B.

We have since made this restaurant a weekly trip for dinner- everything on the menu is top notch & very reasonably priced. Our first fabulous meal consisted of: I had the Prosperity panini & dill pickle soup w/a blackberry egg cream soda. My bf had a chocolate shake, the chicken pesto sandwich w/a St. Louis salad. Our first experience was stellar and every meal since has lived up to it. I'm so glad this place is thriving, I can't wait to bring out-of-town guests. The service is great- ice cream martinis can take a little bit if it's busy. Those are complicated, artisan drinks and WELL worth the wait. We're slowly but surely trying every item on the menu- we have yet to be let down.
(5)
Christina O.

the interior throws me off-it's a morph between a diner and an old fashioned cabaret. parking can be pain, but the ice cream martinis are worth it. it's hard to choose between all their options. i had the toblerone which has the perfect amount of chocolate. go for a unique experience and maybe even request one of the booths with the velvet curtains...
(4)
Diane M.

The Fountain is one of my favorite restaurants in the Lou. It has a fun and laid-back atmosphere, and the decor is definitely funky in a good way (borderline trippy if I've had too many ice cream martinis). I was last here for my birthday in January with a party of 9. The only drawback to coming here on a weekend evening with a group larger than 4 is the wait, as they do not take reservations. After about an hour long wait, we were seated, and the friendly waiter took our orders. I got the Royal Grille ("adult grilled cheese") with a side of Stutz Salad. I am a lover of all cheeses, so I thought the sandwich was absolutely delicious; it had a nice balance of sweet (apple slices) and savory. The salad was also very refreshing with the mandarin oranges, and the creamy marmalade dressing was not too sweet. After the meal, I buried my face in the Nutty Irishman (stuffed my face in? ate a lot of? okay sorry, I can't make it not sound awkward) - irish coffee ice cream with pecans and hot fudge. It was too yummy and I was too full afterwards. The waiter also kindly brought me a mini sundae with a candle on top at the end of dinner :) This is a fun place for hangouts, dates, birthdays, etc. etc., and I would highly recommend it to visitors and locals alike.
(5)
Gabriella L.

I was amazed by my first visit to the fountain and always come back for dessert. Although the grilled cheese is delicious with their special sauce and apples in the middle. The butter pecan ice cream is to die for along with the coconut almond joy and after dinner mint! The flavors are different than any other traditional ice cream but totally worth it!
(5)
Courtney G.

Everything was fine at Fountains on our monthly HH outing with the girls, but nothing blew me away. I was really looking forward to going there, but to me it was one of those place that I'm glad I visited, but wouldn't go back unless I was in the area. The decor is interesting, very ecclectic with a Fitz's/soda shop vibe going on. There's a bar in the middle surrounded by small tables and chairs throughout the dining room. I thought the space was a little tight between all the tables. This place was more of an in-and-out restaurant, not really the best place to sit and chat for happy hour. Everyone is in and out pretty quickly and they don't have happy hour prices. Our waiter was very nice and the food came out promptly- no problems there. I got the blackhawk sandwich as a wrap, which I enjoyed. The goat cheese was very good and their dressing on the sandwich gave it a good kick. I opted for the dill pickle soup on the side which was also good, but not the best soup I've ever had. We all had an original drink, and they were definitely mixed strong! I had the social lubricant which was similar to an amaretto/whiskey sour mix so it was sweet, but stronger than your average drink. All around it was a fine experience, I just wasn't blown away like I expected to be and I expected the atmosphere to be a little more relaxing and comfy. I don't have any complaints except for the parking, you might have to drive around for a while to find a spot on the street!
(3)
Megan A.

Soup. But not just any soup. DILL PICKLE SOUP. Considering they have this on the menu everyday, and have forever, it's kind of shameful that it's taken the pickle queen (yes that would be me) this long to dine here. So when my sis suggested it as our Saturday lunch spot, I was ready, willing, and able. It was packed, but we were seated right away in a cute little two person booth. The menu is EXTENSIVE, to put it mildly, so may the indecisive beware. I had a tough time choosing what I wanted, but eventually settled on the Soup Duo (Dill Pickle Soup and Moscow Mushroom Soup), and I added a Saint Louis City Salad (roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, red onion, and the house vinaigrette) onto that for $1.99. My sis also agreed to split the Symphony Platter (cheese garlic bread strips with pesto) with me as an appetizer, making my ordering a whole lot easier. Our waitress was really great, and it surely wasn't her fault, but we waited FOREVER for our appetizer. It took too long. Luckily, by the time it arrived, we both were so famished that we inhaled it. It was good, but nothing too special. The pesto added a special touch, but it was basically just cheese garlic bread, and I've had better. When the entrees came out, everything looked pretty eh to me. The salad only had one artichoke quarter in it, and the dressing was incredibly bland. My sis felt the same way about her salad, and didn't even eat it. She offered it to me, and I didn't even want it. And it's rare for me to pass up a food handout. I also tried her Royal Grille as well, which was basically a grilled cheese with apples, but the section that i got had zero apples or "secret sauce" on it as they claimed, and tasted like nothing. Maybe that's the secret? It's invisible? I dunno. I was super excited to try the soup, and of course went for the dill pickle first. It was kind of like a potato soup, but with a hint of pickle in it. It was odd. Not at all what I was expecting, but then again, how can you possibly know what a pickle soup is going to taste like? It grew on me, and I would've eaten more if you put it in front of me, but at the end of the day, I'd rather just have a big, juicy deli pickle instead. The mushroom soup was good too, but it was a little thin for my taste. I tend to prefer cream of mushroom, and this was less creamy and more watery. I did however really enjoy the roll that came with the soup. Don't know if it was their bread or Companion or what, but it was FRESH. And finally, for dessert my sis and I both went for something small because we were full. I had heard that their desserts were to die for, so small was probably a big mistake. But oh well. Live and learn. So I ordered the World's Smallest Ice Cream Sundae, and it was small. Yep. Even though I was full, it was TOO small, and I regretted it the second that I tasted that chocolate sauce. Wow. I'll be back just for more of that, and next time, I'm ordering the BIGGEST sundae possible! Also, on a side note, this place is LOUD. It wasn't just that it was busy, but they were BLASTING music right by us. It was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation. And not to be overly critical, but it wasn't good music either. It really sucked. I'm going to give this place another chance for sure, and try other things, and I will definitely order dessert, and probably the dill pickle soup again just because I gotta, but I hope they stop playing Z1077, or at least turn down the music.
(3)
Arlene M.

Loved everything about this hidden gem. Wish we had more days to try everything on the menu. Enjoyed the grand mariner and mandarins over vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and toasted almonds. I'll be back!
(5)
Stephanie S.

After the Yelp Elite event at The Fountain on Locust, I was itching to come back to order from their menu. I recently had my chance when me, Allison B, and Sarah S. came to The Fountain during the Midtown Alley Street Fest! The Fountain has SO many selections of ice creams, sundaes, and milkshakes, it's overwhelming! Not to mention the endless selections of lunch items. I'm dying to try their dill pickle soup! However, this was a night for ice cream. I ordered the brownie sundae in a cup, which was amazing. A warm, gooey, super-chocolatey brownie, creamy vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and hot fudge? WOW. It was decadent. I had one of those moments where I just wanted to keep eating and eating, but my stomach begged for mercy, and I could only finish about half. Service was pretty good, considering how crowded the place was. Oh, and our waiter was smoking hot. I couldn't get the goofy grin off my face every time he came over to our table. I will definitely be back. This might be my new favorite dessert place! I can't wait to try more things on the menu.
(4)
Johanna C.

I really love the decor and atmosphere here. There is small but tasty food menu, and a serious ice cream and cocktail menu! Also, they have cocktails with booze in them. My two favorite things. Definitely a good place to check out in St. Louis.
(4)
John J.

I have to say that the environment is spectacular! I have ordered the Basilico Chicken several times not and have yet to be disappointed! The servers are more than accommodating and the ice cream is good enough to eat in the bitterness of winter!
(4)
Susan F.

What could be better than ice cream mixed with alcohol??? I have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. They specialize in ice cream martinis. I ended up ordering two martinis and couldn't finish the second. It was just a little to "rich". I tried the chocolate covered cherry martini which was to die for! I also had the grasshopper. My husband did order a dill pickle soup that he said was fantastic. This place was not at all crowded on a Saturday night in December.
(4)
Alexis H.

(This is more like 3.5stars!!) Ice cream is fabulous fabulous FABULOUS! The waitress recommended "Bearcat" and YES she was SO RIGHT!! All of my 3 stars are dedicated to their ULTIMATE Ice cream! Negative 2 stars are their soup.... My B.F had peanut soup (it was,,, um,,, weird), I had gumbo (too salty and too much seasoning), and we both had dill pickles soup (pickles,,, in soup,,, not necessary). Any of their famous soups were not so good.... Oh, but the mozzarella cheese + pesto sauce Garlic bread was yummy!!! Recommended! We'll definately stop by again for GREAT Ice cream, but not for lunch.
(3)
Aaron L.

Great place to take a date. Lots of dessert drinks and ice cream. They have the world's smallest ice cream cone. I had chocolate. It was delicious.
(4)
Jess G.

I had a chocolate milkshake and the soup of the day (a spicy kale and sausage soup). Great prices, great service and absolutely delicious. The milkshake was easy to drink, but not too watery. Not overwhelmingly sweet. Even in 10 degree weather with snow, it was perfect.
(5)
Tracey W.

Had lunch with Yelp God Steven B. today. Lunch dates are like the adult version of playdates, and a lunch date with Steven B. is like the St. Louis version of a lunch date with... I wanna say Justin Bieber. Going to lunch with an Elite makes you feel like the walking version of Tricia and Johanna ( funnyordie.com/videos/72â€¦ ). Seriously. You're both so engrossed in snapping photos of the menu and sizing up the waiter that you forget to actually talk to each other. "Soooo, how have you been? Wait, move your hand so I can get this shot of that sammie. Yelping!" Steven B. knows like a billion times more about food than I do. I'm usually reduced to "it was good". I just don't know the words, ya know? I'm slightly intimidated by Steven B.'s knowledge of dining. As I whip out this 4-star review, I'm secretly hoping that Steven B. is within at least one star of what I'm giving. This must be what Olympic diving judges feel like. So I guess now that I'm 4 paragraphs deep into this review of the Fountain on Locust (oh... you didn't know this was a review of the Fountain on Locust?), I guess I should actually review the restaurant, which was "Starry Night" meets "Maverick". Too classy to be old-timey soda fountainish, too new looking to feel too retro. It was PERFECT. It was like dating Demi Moore, ya know? All the benefits of the wisdom without the wear and tear. It was like old, but new. BEAUTIFUL restaurant, very unique, and relaxed, comfortable vibe. Decent service from a bright-eyed young lad who probably drew the shortest straw when they saw us come in with our Yelp keychains and Smartphones. The menu was.... special. I found it a bit confusing, but that's probably more of a reflection of me than of the menu. I was squinting to read the overly fancy italicized cursive fonts, and was trying to understand the difference between malts, milkshakes, adult sundaes, ice cream martinis, etc. etc. More than half the menu is either beverages or ice cream dishes, which is definitely not a bad thing. I ordered normal food just so that Steven B. wouldn't run away, but had it been just me I probably would have ordered 50 kinds of ice cream and injected some Lactaid directly into my veins. Ordered the Mixed Salad Sandwich. The waiter asked if I wanted it St. Louis Style. I was like, oh no, does that mean a shitty, unsatisfying version of the sandwich with provel and on crackers instead of bread? No, apparently St. Louis Style means "with meat", and the answer to the question "do you want meat with that?" is always "yes". St. Louis Style it is. It was a DELIGHTFUL sandwich. Tasty, comforting, divine. Pesto, artichoke hearts, red peppers, mmmmmm. Good bread too. It came with a Stutz Salad on the side, also a delight, and of course I got a chocolate milkshake. When given the choice of soda or a milkshake versus a beer or alcoholic beverage, I will always choose the sugary bev, no matter how lame it makes me seem. Great milkshake that was definitely worth pissing off the lactose intolerance gods. The milkshake didn't really go with the rest of the food, in my opinion, but was good nevertheless. As a restaurant, I give it 4 stars, but if you factor in quality time with Steven B., 5 stars it is. I am so Yelping this!
(4)
Allison O.

I'm definitely delayed in writing this review, but here goes: I was excited to go here for my birthday after a night out at the Muny I figured dessert drinks here would suffice as my adult alternative to a bday cake. I was right. We both had ice cream martinis (swapped halfway) which were delicious; I think we had a Love Potion #9 and a Raspberry Lemondrop. Both were fantastic (though the Love Potion was a lot more like what I think of when I hear "ice cream martini.") We also had the teeny tiny ice cream cones- LOVED these. A great way to try something else on the menu. My reason for the three stars? The atmosphere wasn't what I expected... (Award-winning bathroom? Seriously? No, really.. you're kidding, right?) Nothing wrong with it, per se, but I just expected something... I don't know, fancier? And the service was definitely mediocre. It was a Saturday night, they were nearly empty (and apparently, it was close to closing, but there were people who came in after us and were seated) but seriously? Could you at least have a little personality? We tried to engage him in conversation, ask him for recommendations (the menu is a bit overwhelming... LOTS of yummy-sounding options), and got nothin'. We were also told that the martinis are the "consistency of a milkshake." Um, no. Maybe a TAD thicker than a regular martini, but not by much. Definitely not what I expected. Will I be back? Absolutely. The drinks were great, and I'm sure the food is, too. At least next time, I'll have different expectations. ** UPDATE: Almost immediately after posting this, I received a message from the owner, thanking me for my business, asking for additional details regarding our service, and apologizing for the service we received. Definitely appreciate the follow up, and the attention from a business owner who clearly cares about making things right.**
(3)
Juan A.

This place is out of the ordinary that's for sure... Our table had a little speaker where you could listen to their own soap opera hahah!! The service was really good and the food left me with a full belly and a smile from ear to ear..... Very good food and desserts... The decoration on the place is really cool and artistic.
(4)
Daniel F.

Awesome place with unique amazing food. Really chill atmosphere. Everything us from scratch and high quality.
(5)
Jill L.

Stopped in again for an afternoon snack with some friends. This time we tried the Symphony platter, which was delicious garlic bread covered with cheese and pesto...delightful! I also had the Coconut Almond Joy sundae. It was good, but I really like for the ice cream to shine, and for some reason it just didn't. It was still a lovely sweet little treat, but I guess I would just expect their "special" wisconsin ice cream to stand out more. Friends really enjoyed the pomegranate and strawberry sodas.
(4)
Alicia O.

The owner has been very forthcoming in explaining the situation and promised to follow up on improving the food flavor as she felt is was an off night. She also said they did decide to take care of the entire bill. Again, my only problem is that it should not have been an after thought. Kudos for her follow up.
(2)
Dawn K.

We originally came here for dessert, until the dill pickle soup caught our attention. It's a potato-based soup with bits of pickle + dill and a small dollop of sour cream on top. It was exactly what you imagine it to be- still, interesting. Don't get if you don't love pickles (obviously). The soup came with dinner rolls, that were 'right out of the oven', according to our server. They were frozen in the middle. Frozen. We let the frozen bread rolls slide and anticipated for dessert. My friend got a scoop of chocolate ice cream with hot fudge, caramel, and whipped cream. I opted for the WSHFS (World's Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae) for $2. It's basically a tablespoon of their average ice cream with their exceptional cream on top, laced with their whatever chocolate fudge. In hindsight, I wish the $2 went to a McDonald's vanilla soft serve (that's right, I said it). Unique, kind of- but not special enough to go out of your way for a visit.
(3)
Erik B.

A trendy little place tucked away between a bunch of run-down old businesses and abandoned storefronts. The desserts are fantastic. I need to go back and try some of their alcohol-infused sweets. I tried the Royal Grille because it was a Friday during Lent, so I needed something meat-free. I could have used a little more apple. The sandwich just didn't have the punch I was expecting, though the crunch was nice. The cheddar and mozzarella combination was nice, though.
(3)
Charlene W.

We headed here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and I think it is going to be one of our new favorite lunch spots. It's not as big of a place as I had imagined it would be, but the setup was cozy and not too cramped. We were greeted and seated right away, with drinks soon to follow. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered a "u pick 2" soup and sandwich. Dill pickle potato soup, which was exactly like it sounds....delicious! And the Blackhawk sandwich came on a soft fluffy Vienna roll with rare roast beef, roasted red pepper, lettuce, tomato, and a goat cheese spread. I could have used a touch more of the goat cheese, but, for less than $8, it was a great lunch. Oh, yeah....there was a side of Billy Goat chips too =) The reason I didn't give The Fountain a 5 star rating was my dessert. I ordered the Johnny Rabbit Monkey Malt: a chocolate malt blended with bananas. I am a malted freak, and was a little disappointed when it came out...not very thick, and not very malty. I figured out why when i got to the bottom of the metal shaker cup and all the malt powder was stuck to the bottom of the cup. Next time I'll stick with a sundae. And there WILL be a next time....soon.
(4)
Allison B.

I just keep returning to The Fountain - I can't help myself! Yummy sandwiches (for vegetarians and their meat-eating friends alike!), good salads and ice cream stretching from here to Awesometown will ALWAYS draw me in. But you know what I had yesterday that pushed me to update my review? Soup. Seriously. Soup. Not just any soup - "Moscow Mushroom" soup. This limited edition daily special was chock-full of huge mushrooms and had a delicious, creamy broth that made my mouth glow. I now will call every day in hopes that Fountain has this soup available. It's that damn good.
(5)
William H.

I am soooo bumping up the Fountain because Joy was kind enough to listen to my comments and have a dialogue. That is something every diner dreams of! So hats off to the fountain (also take home a pretzel cone to enjoy at your leisure).
(4)
Derek H.

Great place for desserts, drinks, or mixing the two into one. It's a great throwback kind of place with a ton of character, friendly service, and a lot of personality. I've had more than a few Bearcat's ice cream cocktails at this place, and wish it was closer to downtown. My only complaint is that the food isn't too great. It's not bad, it's just nothing to write a rave review about. I do however highly recommend this place for dessert and/or drinks.
(4)
Megan T.

I really enjoyed this place. I had the roast beef sandwich and a banana split. Both were fantastic. Love the hot fudge. Nice decor and good service. I'll be back!
(4)
Dr. D.

No other place like it in St. Louis. Too bad not closer to Clayton!
(4)
Erin K.

So delicious!! We came here for lunch on my brother's recommendation. Todd, our server was perfect...friendly, not too hovering...and very accomodating to any requests. We tried the Dill Pickle Soup (must have!!) and the Italian veg. soup of the day. We tried the Golden Cadilac salad with grilled chicken, and orange cup salad as well as the Blackhawk (yum!) and High Hat sandwiches. Every thing was so tasty. The rolls are soft and perfect with the soup. We tried to leave room for dessert :) We had the Bearcat specialty sundae, a Stutz Sundae (Coconut Almond Joy/Black Cherry ice cream with rasp. sauce) and scoop of Zanzibar chocolate ice cream with chocolate and rasp. sauce, and a pretzel cone to top it off. There are some definitely unique options on the menu. I can see why my brother said you MUST try the Dill Pickle soup...I really think that the pretzel cone was a unique end to the meal. I meant to take pictures of the sweet decor and the fantastic food but we were enjoying everything so much that it slipped my mind :) I guess there will have to be a next time!
(5)
Karen G.

I wasn't expecting a great meal since I wasn't familiar with this place, and my dinner companion said that they had amazing desserts...and some sandwiches too. Boy did he undersell the food. I ordered an open faced chicken sandwich covered in basil pesto sauce. It was on thick crusty toasted bread and was more like an entree than a sandwich. I absolutely loved it. The house salad was just ok, nothing really special. We also got dessert...how can you not at a place like this. I'm not a big fan of sauces on my ice cream, and all of their specialties were smothered in hot fudge or raspberry or some other sauce. So, I ended up with a simple scoop of chocolate ice cream topped with bananas and whipped cream...which was good but nothing special. I liked the ambiance a lot. Would definitely go back.
(4)
Julia P.

Holy Ice Cream Martinis, Batman! For that reason alone, I could live here. Decadent, delicious, and alcoholic, much like myself. I loved the dill pickle soup, but some might find it odd. Also my sandwich was phenomenal. Downside was a huge group came in (apparently prior to a show at the Fox) and took up the whole dining room, even stealing our chairs and table rather rudely. The servers apologized and gave us a coupon. score. More ice cream martinis!
(4)
Gaetano A.

We came for ice cream. It's REALLY good ice cream, but I wasn't thrilled with the service. That's the only thing keeping me from rating it 5 stars. Their chocolate was phenomenal.
(4)
Alan L.

I think I messed up on my visit here by skipping all the desert-type stuff. I'll have to come back and write a follow-up once I get a chance to try their ice creams and milkshakes. It was just really cold the day that I visited and I wasn't in a particular mood to eat anything colder. The menu is basically all sandwiches. I guess I was under a different impression that they had stuff other than sandwiches (and salads) and I thought they were really pricey for sandwiches. I ordered the hot roast beef sandwich. it was OK, but nothing to write home about. My friend really liked his chicken pesto enough that he ended up ordering one to take home. I did really like the spicy hummus though. I took the extra bit home and used them as dip for my chips and that turned out really well. Service was spotty. On the plus side, the restaurant is one of the more interesting ones you'll visit in terms of interior design. It's in kind of a dead neighborhood though. I missed it the first time I was driving by and had to turn around.
(3)
Brandi T.

I've wanted to com to this place since I saw it written about in Sauce. My book club seemed to be as good of reason as any, so I booked the reservations. There were only 8 of us, but as soon as we walked in, we knew it wasn't going to be a good location for the discussion. The acoustics is the room are not good, and it was loud and hard to hear each other. Once we got past that though, we enjoyed it. The decor is amazing! I love the art deco look that makes you feel like you are in a different time. Also, the food was unexpectedly good. I had anticipated mediocre, but was pleasantly surprised at the veggie sandwich and delicious St Louis salad with homemade dressing. Of course the reason anyone comes is for the ice cream, and we were not disappointed. I ordered a traditional root beer float, which was the perfect size and delicious! It didn't last long. It looked like they also had an amazing drink menu and others in my group raved about the ice cream martinis. We all definitely said we should come back! Just not as a book club.
(4)
Carolyn B.

No other place I know with Dill Pickle Soup in STL city. I do not come here unless I have a bowl. This time I saved room for dessert and ordered Three Coins in the Fountain which is pretty serious with three scoops of ice cream and hot fudge. Good ice cream but I had to ask for addl. FUDGE which was eagerly provided.
(4)
Andrea L.

I went with a group of co-workers for a lunch outing. It was delicious! Lunch was good and the atmosphere accommodated our staggered schedule well as well as our loud mouths. Of course, the best part was the ice cream. I had a wonderful chocolate banana peanut butter shake that was huge. I ended up sharing it with the rest of the table by the end. I'm a vegetarian so I am always hesitant to try a new place in case I really can't eat anything, but there were plenty of options for me.
(4)
Joshua C.

One of my friends was in town from Texas, and she chose The Fountain on Locust as the place to get some good eats. I had never been or even heard of this place, so I went with tempered expectations. However, immediately when I got in, I already knew I'd like it. The atmosphere was so nice, and my friends and I were seated at a nice little booth. I ordered the Hot Roast Beef Melt, which was absolutely delicious. The combination of moist roast beef and melted white cheddar was so simple yet so satisfying. It also came with a salad. I had a spinach salad that came with walnuts, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, and a sweet yogurt-based dressing. It was very good, and I especially liked that the spinach didn't give my mouth that dry, icky feeling after like spinach salads do sometimes. All three of my other friends ordered the Prosperity Panini. I got to try a bite, and that was also delicious (Except it had no meat, haha; it was hummus). We topped off the night with some dessert, which I hear they are most famous for. I don't even know what we had exactly, but one was a chocolate cake + ice cream in a mug and the other called "Three Coins." It was rich and delicious. Overall, the whole night was great and our server was also very friendly and helpful. I'd definitely bring friends to Fountain on Locust again.
(5)
Aaron J.

I went here the other night with a group of friends for a joint birthday dinner. Like before the place was pretty neat inside, it has that art deco vibe going on, which I have always enjoyed. It makes me feel like I'm Dick Tracy or something. We got there and the place was packed full, thankfully we already had a table and we were away from a noisy group so we didn't have any problem listening to each other speak and there wasn't a need of shouting. I had the St. Louis Salad Sandwich which was pretty awesome. It was like a salad, in a sandwich! Eh eh eh eh eh? Ahhh ha! Anyways, the sandwich was a good size, nothing too large or small. There was plenty of chocolate martinis of all sorts, I sampled some but for myself, I went with the "classics" that they had. I chose a Manhattan and a Highball. They also have a nice little treat of the world's smallest ice cream cone, though in flavor, it is not small. Quite tasty.
(5)
Jenny P.

I do not think I can say anything that has not been already said in the 80+ other reviews, but I will say this is a birthday girl's dream lunch!! I had the Blackhawk sandwich and St. Louis Salad and they were fantastic. The fresh goat cheese on the sandwich was the best part. And now onto the dessert...we had the Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup and oh my god...best dessert EVER!!! And to top it off I also splurged (since it was my birthday - so why not?) and got one of their signature ice cream martinis. It was gone in about 2 minutes. I couldn't believe I got a buzz off that thing, but I guess that is what you get when you practically drink your martini like a shot! This is the perfect place for a date or lunch with the girls. What girl would not want to go on another date with you if you treated her to desserts like these? And the decor and painted wall murals...just beautiful! I probably consumed my entire day's worth of calories here, but I do not care one bit. This place is dangerously good, but I will be back no doubt!! I just can't resist the call of the chocolate banana martini...
(5)
Emily M.

So my boyfriend suggested we go to Fountain on Locust yesterday for some ice cream. I tried to sound nonchalant, but I was really like a 7-year-old going Ohboyohboyohboy are we there yet? and wondering what I was going to order. A phosphate? A simple scoop? A martini? A double-decker-all-out 5-person concoction (with one spoon, please)? I ended up getting the Coconut Almond Joy Sundae. Oh my goodness it was incredible: chunks of soft coconut, tons of chocolate-covered almonds, and dense coconut ice cream, topped off with homemade whipped cream and really good hot fudge. The boyfriend's Dark and Sinister tasted like frozen dark chocolate pudding. Delicious. It's always a treat coming in here to sit in the mood lighting, gawk over the decor, and generally feel like you're stepping back in time while enjoying some of the best ice cream treats in town. This is a place to take your SO, your friends, your parents, everyone. Its location on Locust is a little random, but still easy to find. I know there's all this hype about their pretty restrooms, but be warned: the locks on the stalls are just for show. A girl unceremoniously threw open the doors to what I thought was my very locked stall. Screaming ensued. What a buzzkill. I haven't had their food or had the pleasure of showing up for burlesque bingo yet, but I plan on coming back to the Fountain time and time again. The ice cream is too good; the visits are too fun. If you find yourself in Midtown, it's definitely worth a visit.
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Sean J.

QUICK TAKE: Good food, great desserts, fun atmosphere, bad neighborhood. We were looking for a nice local place to try without having to spend too much, and we'd all heard good things about The Fountain on Locust. It's a restaurant with an antique soda fountain and an art deco feel. They're mainly known for their incredible ice cream desserts (only Dr. Jazz in Lebanon, IL, which also has an antique soda fountain, can rival these locally), but their menu is also pleasantly different from the typical diner fare you normally find at these places -- great news for me, since I'm a recent vegetarian convert. I tried a focaccia bread sandwich with melted cheese, grilled onions and roasted red peppers with was excellent. My wife had a baked potato soup that was blended up with dill pickles (it tasted great!), and two of our friends had grilled cheese sandwiches with apples slices stuck in the melted cheese. Everyone seemed delighted with their choice of dinner. Our sodas were amazing, and the root beer was the best I've ever tasted -- interesting, considering I normally don't even like root beer! But since we were sitting right next to the bar where they prepare the ice cream desserts, we found ourselves in a rush to get to dessert. I wound up with a pretzel cone and a scoop of chocolate ice cream -- a wonderful combination I'd recommend to anyone who likes the flavor combination of salty and sweet. The "Three Coins In the Fountain" sundae was huge, and I couldn't believe my friend ate the whole thing. My wife ordered the pineapple upside-down cake (served in a mug with whipped cream and ice cream on top), and she loved it. We didn't order alcoholic beverages, but The Fountain on Locust has a full-service bar and specializes in retro drinks. They also had a variety of dessert alcoholic beverages, which I'm sure were wonderful. The service was great. The decor was charming. The prices were reasonable (though desserts cost as much as the $6-8 entrees, unless you get the "World's Smallest Cone" or the "World's Smallest Sundae," which are exactly what they sound like.) My only gripe is the neighborhood that this place is situated in. Though just down the street from SLU and the Fox, the restaurant is in the middle of a business district that's shut down at night, and the neighborhood is pretty skeazy. We saw a prostitute out plying her trade just up the road, and we were annoyed at the on-street parking which forced us to park a couple of blocks down and then walk the dark streets up to the restaurant. My suspicion is that there's a reason the place wasn't crowded on a Friday night; the location is terrible. They'd be far better off in the Central West End or someplace with better accessibility. Still, if you want something interesting, and don't mind risking your life, the Fountains on Locust is a great choice! I'll definitely be back... just in the daylight.
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Jordan A.

This is truly a hidden gem in St. Louis.... especially if there is a burlesque show the night you go! I went with several girlfriends one evening for a Burlesque show evening and drinks. The ice cream martinis are absolutely amazing and well worth the money. You'll only need 1 or 2 anyway. The place is really different from other places in St. Louis and the service is great. Always entertaining. I am really excited to go back here!
(4)
Rachel M.

Loved it! The mixed salad sandwich was very good, and something different. The real thing to rave about, however, are the cocktails. The Mississippi Mud Slide was AMAZING. Definitely going back ASAP.
(5)
Iris T.

Walking into Fountain on Locust was kind of like stepping into an alternate universe with whimsical decorations, delicious food, and more importantly, any ice cream concoction you could ever wish for! Twas a rainy day in the STL when I went here and when my Hot Roast Beef Melt sandwich came, it was just what the doctor ordered. Just the right size with the perfect bread-beef-cheese ratio. Afterwards, my friend and I split their Dark and Sinister Sundae and it was just as dark and sinisterly awesome as it sounds. The Fountain on Locust's website describes this sundae as, "a tall glass coated with hot fudge, filled with Zanzibar chocolate ice cream, topped with marshmallow sauce, whipped cream and a chocolate coin." This sundae is huge so definitely share with a friend (or two.. or three!). Although I enjoyed my sandwich, the star of the meal was definitely the ice cream. I've no doubt that I'll definitely be back to try out their other dessert offerings!
(4)
Stephen S.

I have to say this place is exactly as I expected it. As if I visited in a dream. The tile floor, the wrap around bar, the booths. I saw it all coming. And I like it even more in person. We went for dessert on a Saturday night around 7:30, before the Brew Crew Tour officially kicked off. The place was a little barer than I would have figured. But we got to sit in one of the cool booths and our server was quick to come by. In this case that was not particularly a good thing. My inability to make a decision really hit me hard with that menu, but after stopping by a few times I finally decided on a caramel and marshmallow sundae that did the trick. This caramel is not just any caramel. It has a kinda saltiness too it that I have never experienced on a sundae before. Molly had a champagne float with sorbet and strawberries and Jacki had a chocolate martini that put both of them in a state of pure bliss. As an appetizer they both had a "smallest ice cream cone in the world" with the chocolate ice cream which is very good. I still have a Groupon to use, but I am looking forward to coming back for some food and another ice cream adventure. Let the drinking begin.
(4)
Will C.

Best diner food ever. If you're looking for great diner food, great ice cream, cool staff, and great atmosphere, this won't disappoint! I just wished I lived closer.
(5)
Sara H.

This place is fun! Who can resist the unique experience of enjoying delicious food, ice cream, ice cream and liquor or just liquor in a classy 20s themed environment? This is a great stop on a night out and the perfect place to bring out-of-town guests. I have to admit I recently moved here and was feeling homesick -- The Fountain is one of the first places I went to where I thought "this is WAY COOLER than anything back home". On my most recent visit here I had one of the very best dessert drinks of my life: the raspberry sorbet and lemon vodka martini. It's smooth and refreshing without being too sweet. Also to try is the after dinner mint ice cream (Andes style mints, not those cheap sugar ones) with chocolate liquor. They just pour the liquor over the ice cream and it's do die for. Some of the other things that make The Fountain special are that they make all their own toppings in house--for instance the raspberry sauce is made there and is delicious. Also, the owner is a real gem and always walks around to make sure people are having a good time. If you are feeling that you can't trust yourself in an ice cream shop then just order "the world's smallest hot fudge Sundae" it's about the size of a shot glass and includes just enough ice cream and decadent fudge that you get your fix without worrying about the fat.
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Chris Z.

This place is super-retro and a fun place to visit. I would definitely go back, even though the food I had was just average. I tried a focaccia with grilled onions spinach and mozzarella. It was bland and dull. The place would be perfect for a date night as they specialize in martinis, flavored sodas, and desserts.
(3)
Kaitlin J.

I love this place! It is kind of a hidden gem. Everything on the menu is great & the ambience is fun & unique. I would definitely recommend it!
(5)
Lisa K.

I had an impromptu girls lunch recently at The Fountain on Locust, and as always, they never let me down! We always seem to get the same waiter when we go there, and the guy is an absolute scream. He is just as good with the grown-ups as he is with the kids, and he really adds to the atsmosphere of the place. The service is not the only thing we enjoy there ... the food is amazing. My guilty pleasure there is the Royal Grille ... their "adult" Grilled Cheese, which is delicious. And who doesn't love their "World's Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae?" I highly recommend The Fountain on Locust, not only as the perfect place for a girl's lunch, but also as a great place to bring the kiddos and a fantastic spot to start a "Girl's Night Out!" Keep an eye on their social media outlets also (Twitter/Facebook) ... they often promote their specials there! Cheers!
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John D.

Dear Fountain on Locust, We've got to talk. First you start off with your cool historic location and fun atmosphere, with your snazzy dark wood booths and all of that deco stuff you've got everywhere. Then you come up with your inventive spins on traditional salads and sandwiches, like putting brie and apples on a grilled cheese. Then you expect me to wash that down with a ridiculously awesome black cherry ice cream soda? Made without any of that BS high-fructose corn syrup? This must stop, ok? You're making us look bad. Sincerely, Every Other Restaurant on Earth
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Russ B.

this is a great place to take some friends for some drinks. huge menu of all types of crazy girl drinks and some good beers and old man drinks for the fellas. Many of the martinis come with ice cream which is cool. I hear they have a burlesque show but it wasn't going on when I was there. As for food we had a platter of hummus and goat cheese which was stellar. Also had a sandwich of roasted peppers and hummus which was also good. bottom line : great place for a few drinks and a snack
(5)
Mac B.

I recently went to the Fountain on Locust with my wife and my friend Eric. All in all it was a very good experience. When you first walk into the restaurant I believe you will be surprised by the dÃ©cor. It is fun and festive and does not match the outside street which is a dull and dreary business district. The inside attempts to whisk you back to the 1950's and is pretty much successful. We had heard that the Fountain was known for their Ice Cream so I decided to spring for a strawberry milkshake. This is a big deal for me as I usually stick with whatever has free refills. The milkshake was the best part of a very good meal. It was excellent. It was flavorful and creamy. It was also the right amount of thickness. Not so thin that it is strawberry milk, not so thick that you burst any blood vessels. As for the food, I really enjoyed that as well. Eric and I both had the Hot Roast Beef with a side Stultz salad. We both enjoyed our meals very much. My wife had some sort of veggie flatbread, which she enjoyed. The only mark against the experience was the service was a little inattentive. It wasn't slow per se, but it just seemed to take a long time in between water refills, picking up the check, etc. It wasn't terrible but it was noticeable. I would recommend the Foutain on Locust as a great place for a meal or for a specialty ice cream. It also looked like it had a very good cocktail menu. Just don't go there if you are in a hurry.
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Jenny G.

Last night I went to the fountain to celebrate my birthday and I was in a group of 10 people. My first impression of The Fountain was a little disappointing because I had called a week earlier to see if they accepted reservations for my group for dinner and then when I called to make reservations, I was told that they didn't accept reservations between the hours of 530-8 pm. However they said it wouldn't be a problem to handle ten people. Upon arriving, I was told that our group couldn't all sit together until other tables left so we were given a table of 6 and a booth for 4. Since my party could be easily divided this wasn't a huge issue but had it been a less splittable gathering of people i would have been pretty annoyed given that I planned to go there being told they could handle our group. After being seated our waitress took our drink order and it took at least 10-15 minutes to get them. I'm not talking fancy drinks that they have there, I'm talking about glasses of water and some Coke. I finally went up to the bar where she was talking to another server and asked for more water because I had been empty for so long. One of my guests got a Coke and he went up the same time I did and she told him that the syrup was empty so the guy just went back to change it. In my opinion that should have been figured out 10-15 minutes before but he eventually got his drink. We had also placed orders for fancy drinks (their ice cream martinis and a few others) but there was no sight of them. By the time we got our waters, one of the big groups had left and we were able to all sit together in the back corner. It was much nicer back there because it was way quieter than in the open area up front. We ordered our food and got it in a pretty reasonable amount of time. Interesting that AFTER we got our food, food for 10 people, we finally got our drinks. Also, another server had to serve our food. I don't know where our server was. Food: I ordered the Blackhawk sandwich. I personally didn't care for it but my boyfriend really liked it. I think it was just that I didn't like the spread that was on it. My boyfriend got the Hot Roast Melt and really liked it. It came with really tasty potato chips. My sister got the Pesto chicken and also really liked it. Ice Cream: We ordered dessert. I had the Bearcat sundae. It was delicious. Some of my friends got the Three Coins in the Fountain and while delicious, it was too much for even me and I would consider myself a struggling chocoholic. They do have mini hot fudge sundaes for like, $1. Also, I was impressed with their selection of ice cream flavors. Drinks: They have ice cream martinis :) I got a chocolate covered cherry, my boyfriend got an Espresso martini, and my sister got a Love Potion #9. All of them were absolutely delicious but they are $9 each, so a special treat indeed. They also have a wide selection of other ice cream drinks (beer floats) and old-school drinks. They all sounded awesome. Notes: The bathrooms were nice. Clean. I was not impressed with the service but they did do separate checks for all 10 of us so that is nice. I would go back but overall I would say that my experience with the Fountain was disappointing. Going into it, after reading such high reviews I was expecting it to be outstanding. While it wasn't terrible, it wasn't really awesome either. However, the bill for my boyfriend and I for 2 entrees, 2 ice cream martinis, and a ice cream sundae was $40. Pretty reasonable. Go for drinks and dessert.
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Marjie T.

It's been over two years since my initial review and I've recently been back a couple times so an update is due. For whatever reason, I still don't love it here. All the pieces seem to be there, yet it just seems to fall short. I've dined a couple times before a show at Powell and made sure to get there plenty early based on other reviewers bad service experiences. I never had any major issues. Both times our server was friendly and the food came out very quickly. There was a small wait for the bill and once the server forgot to take off our coupon, but other than that it was fine. I almost always order grilled cheese when it's on the menu, so I made sure to try the Royal Grille - white cheddar and mozzarella with apple slices. I really only have one demand when I order a grilled cheese and that's that the cheese be thoroughly melted and hot when delivered. This one wasn't. The cheese looked like it was melted at one point, but sat in the kitchen too long and hardened up again. I realize it's hard when there are four other entrees, but a grilled cheese is really time sensitive so please get it to the table asap. The sandwiches come with a choice of salad or chips and both the St. Louis City salad and Stutz salad are both good. The STL City salad tastes exactly like the Pasta House salad. The Stutz is a little more inventive with goat cheese and an interesting dressing. The best thing I've tried on the menu is the Blackhawk. This is something I would never order, but my husband got it and I tried it and it was delicious. The rolls were super soft and the spread of olive oil, basil, garlic, and goat cheese was a perfect complement. The Focaccia Florentine was a let down. It's a very small piece of focaccia covered in basically spinach artichoke dip topped with two tomato slices. On to dessert. It might be a little unfair to rate dessert since I'm not a huge ice cream person and much prefer cakes, pies, tarts, etc., but oh well. I've only ordered the pineapple inside out cake since it's only one of two items on the menu that isn't all ice cream. It is really good. I love their whipped cream and carmel sauce. Very good. So basically the food is OK and I wouldn't go here just for the ice cream. It is a really awesome idea for a restaurant/soda fountain and I'm glad it's here, it's just not one of my favorites.
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Tonya M.

I had been here once before for ice cream only, but went back today hoping to have a lunch that would leave enough room for ice cream at the end. I found the perfect combo (literally) in the half-salad/half-soup combo. I had a cup of the dill-pickle soup which is worth all of the raves that it gets on here, that little dollop of sour cream is the perfect finish to the dill. I also had a small serving of the Stutz salad. The spinach was nice and crisp, the goat cheese and poppyseed dressing were a great match in flavor. Luckily, I still had room for some ice cream. I opted for a single scoop of chocolate with hot fudge. The quality and flavor of the chocolates was incredible; it was a dark rich chocolate flavor with out being overpoweringly sweet. There were a few more salads and sandwiches on the menu that looked interesting, so I will absolutely be back for another round.
(4)
Kit B.

The Fountain on Locust is truly one of my three favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Maybe it's the retro vibe. Maybe it's the excellent customer service. Maybe it's the pricing. Maybe it's the decor. Maybe it's the fantastic portion sizes. Or maybe it's all of the above. The food at Fountain is truly unique. For example, the Blackhawk - the Fountain's spin on the traditional roast beef - now comes with delicious roasted peppers, creamy goat cheese and the most perfect bun that you'll ever have. If soup is your thing, you'll be doing your tastebuds a real disservice if you neglect to try one of Fountain's soups. From peanut to dill pickle to my favorite - cajun corn chowder - their soups are unique, healthy, and really never disappoint. Keep in mind that everything at Fountain is handmade or home made - they avoid high fructose corn syrup and other "crud" that so often fills restaurant food and end up delivering a really mouthwatering plate. Make sure to try the ice cream martinis - there's nothing wrong at all with drinking your dessert! Oh, and one final tip - if you can arrange to sit in the back corner, get a booth so you can listen to the retro "Soap Hospital" radio show that plays from speakers in the walls. (Don't worry - you can turn it on or off and control the volume.)
(5)
Stacey F.

Bought a living social deal for this place and with all the hype I couldn't wait to try it. I ordered a grilled cheese with apples on the inside, homemade chips, & for dessert I shared a sundae. Now this place is popular for its ice cream treats but it was my least favorite part of my dining experience. The grilled cheese with the apples was sweet and salty. I loved this unique combination! But the ice cream was nothing special. However I did enjoy the fresh whipped cream. Our server was really nice even though he forced me to try some icky salad dressing. Another inhouse specialty I suppose...
(3)
Allison B.

We went here on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed our visit. We had already eaten lunch and were really just wanting dessert and/or a snack. We both ordered and old fashioned soda and they were good. Although I think I prefer 'normal' soda. We ordered the hummus as a snack and it was down right delicious. We could not get enough. We also had to order dessert. I had the icecream/sundae that tasted like an almond joy. It was down right delicious. The home made whipped cream on it was really good as well. I forget what my husband ordered but it was also really good. We will definitely be back!
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T B.

Visited Saint Louis from California last year. Would go back to St. Lou just for the Fountain. Great ice cream, great home made chocolates, and a full bar with great cocktails! Art Deco theme and very friendly staff! Thanks for a great time....I'll be back!
(5)
Jon L.

I can't emphasize how good the desserts are here. Oh wait, everything is good here. I went with a fellow yelper and thoroughly enjoyed it. The salads were fresh, the food was light and tasty. But the desserts! Everything was good. I had the chocolate malt and it would melt your face off it is so good. I will definitely be back to try more from their menu. I am from Wisconsin and I can say the ice cream here is definitely authentic. This place is a must do if you are in St. Louis.
(5)
Chip K.

This place sort of reminds me of Crown Candy Kitchen, but in a better neighborhood and a bit more sophisticated. Like Crown Candy, they have an assortment of sandwiches, lots of varieties of ice cream and shakes, and handmade (although I'm not positive if it's homemade) chocolate candy. On the other hand, the decor is more elaborate, the food is a bit fancier, and they have "adult" ice cream beverages. My wife got the Champagne Float, which she loved. I opted for a butter pecan shake. That pissed my wife off at first, because she doesn't like normally butter pecan ice cream and didn't think we'd be able to share... but after one sip, she was hooked. I liked the big chunks of pecan from the ice cream that sunk to the bottom of the shake. Dinner was alright. I got the high hat, which was an egg salad sandwich. It was good, not great. With it, I got the (in)famous dill pickle soup -- chilled -- which I thought was decent (my wife thought it was disgusting). She got the Number 7, which is an open-face sandwich with pesto, goat cheese, tomatoes, spinach, and artichokes. It was quite good, although she thought it might have been a little heavy on the goat cheese and the pesto. (I disagreed.) Better yet, the chips they serve with their sandwiches are Billy Goat Chips, which you need to try if you haven't had them yet. They're available at various stores around town. Nice atmosphere, great ice cream, decent food... four stars.
(4)
Crystal R.

Have been here twice so far and will most definitely be going back soon. There are so many wonderful things to try here that it's difficult for me to narrow it down, but I can say that I LOVED everything I've had so far and so has all my friends that were with me. We had a mushroom dish that was WONDERFUL! I had a chicken sandwich that was pretty good, but not OMG. Someone else at the table had a pizza that was really good. We also tried several ice cream martinis that I still dream about. This place is NOT TO BE MISSED! Impress someone w/ this wonderful find before it gets too popular! :)
(5)
Joselyn H.

Holy Hot Fudge. Seriously, if there is a heaven...bowls of ice cream topped with The Fountain's hot fudge will be there. My dad and his girlfriend came to STL to visit this weekend. After a day of zoo and vising the loop, we all wanted something sweet. Instead of Ted Drews, I decided to take them to The Fountain. So glad i did. The Zanzibar chocolate is the most delish chocolate ice cream ever, but the hot fudge. oh god, the hot fudge. please go try it immediately. Even my dad said it was the best he has ever eaten...and he is hard to impress! Can't wait to go back, many many times!!!
(5)
Scott Q.

Went there with my girlfriend for a birthday party on a Friday. The place seems like it is in a bad area, but the street seemed pretty safe. Very cool decor inside with painted walls, and drapes, and a movie themed hipster feel. The menu is very short on the food side, but the few selections they have, they do right. I had an opened faced chicken pesto sandwich which was awesome and the rest of our table enjoyed their food as well. The drink menu is awesome many different specialty cocktails, I had a great high ball. The staff however, is poor. Our guy rarely came by to refill our drinks and it took over an hour to get our food.
(3)
Debbie M.

The best hot fudge around! They make it in-house so it is smooth, chocolaty and delicious. The ambience and the interior design are fantastic. I've only ever gotten sundaes, ice cream, ice cream cocktails and coffee here. I have yet to eat their food.
(4)
Renata S.

Great ice cream! Love their whipped topping and hot fudge! Every sandwich is wonderful. My favorite is the mixed salad sandwich! Sometimes their soup of the day is excellent but not a fan of their everyday soups.
(4)
Don K.

Our new favorite local haunt, we absolutely loved The Fountain. Before a movie at the Chase last night we relied on Yelp to suggest something new in the neighborhood. We opted to try The Fountain for some pre-show sandwiches. The decor is really unique and absolutely adds to the environment. The waitstaff was really friendly, albeit overworked. We ordered egg creams to start off the experience. Very few places in St Louis offer egg creams but they were absolutely perfect (I had the cherry, she had the root beer). My dining companion tried the dill pickle soup and the adult grilled cheese. She raved about the soup, yes it is as good as others have said. I had the pesto chicken focaccia sandwich. It comes open-face with a side of St Louis salad (think Pasta house). Both meals were absolutely delish. We were hard pressed on time so didn't have time to try the many delectable sweets but all we could think of during the movie was going back for dessert...so we did. Two visits to the Fountain in one night and surely many more to come. This is our new dessert spot, sorry Cyranos!
(5)
Stephanie I.

I've only been here for desserts, so I can't comment about the food, but MAN are the desserts amaaaazing. I ordered the Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup, which is basically a molten brownie/chocolate cake with ice cream...baked in a mug. Sooooo delicious! I could've done with it being a little more warm on the bottom, but nevertheless, so good. (And I'm really glad I ran 4 miles beforehand...probably burned just the right number of calories to counteract this bad boy). They have a great selection of various desserts/sundaes/ice creams/milkshakes, etc (and ice cream martinis!) and they also have the smallest ice cream cone (for only 89 cents!) and the smallest ice cream sundae, which is super cute. Their regular food menu also looked really good, so I will have to come back and try it sometime!
(4)
Jessica L.

Oh this place is ADORABLE!!! It's eclectic, young and sooo cute! DÃ©cor: It's the most brightly lit, festive place on the street it's on so don't be afraid of missing it, haha. Inside has a theme of blues, purples and stars/moons. It's a very eclectic and chill place. There are booths on the side and tables & chairs in the middle. It's a pretty big place too. NOTE: CHECK OUT THEIR BATHROOM! Lol, it's too cute to describe and I don't want to ruin the surprise for you guys ;D Service: Yeah, the other reviewers are right about the slow service, but in a way, I think it's part of their.. business model? It's just a very chill, casual environment and all the waiters/waitresses are young and nice. That being said, just order & ask all your questions in the beginning, haha. Food: (Pictures up!) * I had their hummus with pita bread since they said their hummus was so different. OMG, IT WAS SO GOOOD!!! I almost wanted to buy another container to take home (And they DO do that, but I just didn't get it). It was definitely different with a little spiciness in it. * My friends got the sandwich (one of the vegetarian options) and even I SAW that it was DELICIOUS. * I had another friend get one of the panini's, which wasn't really a Panini since it was like the chicken&cheese on top of a piece of bread. So he had a hard time eating that and he said he didn't like the cheese, so he didn't really enjoy that. * I had the Banana Sundae with like strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and some fudge all in a tall glass cup (pictures up!). HEHE, DELISH DUH. Their chocolate/fudge is much thicker and chewier than you'd expect. It wasn't like shiny, but more.. fudge-like. * My friends each got their own respective dessert (Dutchman, Malt Milkshake, brownie & ice cream). We were a satisfied bunch. :) Price: Not tooo bad. I think it was around ~$10 a person? Bottom Line: I wouldn't come back particularly for their food (minus their hummus!) but their variety of desserts is something you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT miss.
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Sue Z.

Truly my new favorite place! This is such a great place. It has great atmosphere. I especially loved the far side booths where you could listen to corny radio soap operas. This is a great place to eat if you want to escape the bar food ( not that bar food is a bad choice, but variety is good for most people). I appreciated the vegetarian choices which are also healthy choices if one is watching fat content. On the other hand, if you don't care about fat, EAT THE ICE CREAM! I especially recommend the Zanzibar chocolate, It is orgasmic. I have been here four times, and everyone with me has loved this place. The service is good and the waiters/waitresses have been friendly, except for one guy who seemed to hate his life and his job. I like taking people here who want "something different". One more point: they have an amazing drink selection. Again, go for the martinis with CHOCOLATE! Okay, another point: I also love the restroom. You have to check it out.
(5)
Dolores H.

I was not impressed with this place at all! I like the paintings on the wall but that's about it. The food was not to my liking and I have had better ice cream out of a freezer at the grocery store. Chances are I will not go again....
(2)
Leah Z.

At 6:30 on a cold Tuesday night, this place was practically void of people. I'm down with that. I walked in and sat with my friend at one of their wooden booth tables. And looked around. IT. FELT. MAGICAL. I felt like I'd taken a time warp into an era I love. (I'd say 50's but isn't art deco 30's and 40's? - anyway, who doesn't adore a diner? It pretty much symbolizes a time when things were simple and carefree!) Needless to say, with there being few customers, we had great service. But I bet it would've been good either way. Our waiter was very friendly and helped me when I asked for his thoughts on ice cream flavors. So- I had the Dill Pickle soup and the Stutz Salad with the dressing on the side. I loved them both. I tasted both potato and pickle in the soup. My friend said it had a "zing kickback" to it- but I didn't really get that. But I adore dill. The Stutz salad had a wonderful creamy dressing that went perfect with the mandarin oranges, walnuts, and (goat?)cheese on it. I'm glad I got the dressing on the side, but it actually had a very light consistency- so I didn't feel too guilty using a good portion of it. Since I got the "Pick Two", and had read reviews, I was prepared for small portions... once I got my plate - I did think it looked a little small, but then was happy because I could justify dessert :) (but just an fyi- even though it looked small- I felt satisfied after the "pick two" plate. not FULL, but satisfied.) I then got a scoop of Zanzibar Chocolate and Black Cherry Ice Cream. The chocolate was good... nice and dark... my friend got the chocolate with marshmellow topping and luvvvved it. However, my fav? the black cherry. OH my. Bits of cherry in the ice cream? I could've eaten a whole lot more... Possibly not necessary for me to include this, but the "Ladies Only" bathroom? Black vintage stalls, marble tiled floors, pink walls with a dancing lady on it, and a little chandelier on the ceiling. I wanted to squeal with delight! (and i did! mentally) I will return :)
(5)
Sarah N.

I visited The Fountain last night and had a scoop of Coconut Almond Joy - it was magnificent! A lightly coconut-flavored ice cream with hunks of almond joy and nut bits in it was outstanding. After reading all the reviews, I had to try the hot fudge on it. It was good, but I make my own hot fudge so I don't consider it THE BEST HOT FUDGE EVAAAR, as some reviews claim. One scoop runs you $2.79, but it's big and good and 100% worth it. A member of our party got the Irish Coffee ice cream and loved it; another got a chocolatini and was pretty impressed (and at $8, they're reasonably priced). The seasonal flavor is red raspberry; I'll have to visit before end of summer to try it out! I am so much looking forward to going back and trying the some of the other items on the menu.
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Mark T.

Hot roast beef melt. Roast beef was prepared well, the onions weren't over powering while the cheese accented the sandwich perfectly. I had the St. Louis City salad and black cherry soda (without HFC). Both were good with the soda outperforming the salad which was average. Cute place, a welcome concept, and I will definitely be back.
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Lynda B.

A friend and I stopped by for lunch on Saturday, March 17th for lunch. A co-worker had recommended the Chocolate Martini's, and after pulling up the menu online, we decided to check it out. When the very friendly waitress came over to take our order, I immediately ordered the Grand Chocolate Martini, made with Godiva chocolate. How good was it? The lady dining at the table across from us laughed when I took a sip and just swooned! She said, " I was going to ask you how it was, but the look on your face said it all. I'll have to order one next time!" I started off with a cup of Cajun Corn Chowder. It was great. My friend ordered the Pesto Chicken. When her order came out, it looked and tasted so good, I called the waitress over and ordered one myself. The focaccia bread with the chicken breast on top, smothered in cheese was mind boggling! We had a great time there, the staff was friendly, our food arrived piping hot and in a timely manner, and I have to repeat again, the Grand Chocolate Martini was "to die for!"
(5)
Jin Sheen Y.

I've been there twice now and i am totally happy with the food! But i must say, i ordered one of the world's smallest ice cream and didn't think much about it. When i saw it, and sunk my teeth into the zanzibar chocolate ice cream - I was lost! by the time i was done with bite no 2, i knew i had to order another one. Suffice to say, this is a good place for a light meal and a heavy dessert - go for the ice cream. It is THE best. :)
(4)
Desiree L.

We ended up eating here for lunch after a friend suggested Pappy's a few blocks away. Pappy's had a line and we found the Fountain. It has an awesome decor and ambiance. There is plenty to look at while you wait. The staff was really nice. The food was really good. We each had a sandwich and they were both super good. The potato chips were awesome and so was the Dill pickle soup. The milk shake we had was great. We got a pretzel cone to go. The cone was okay, too crumbly and hard to eat, but the salty sweet flavor was good. If this place was in San Diego I would go here all the time. I will definitely suggest it to anyone I know that will be visiting St. Louis.
(5)
Michael H.

Finally made it to the fountain for lunch. The food was quite good, their menu is quite eclectic, it might be hard for a picky eater to find something they like. My main complaint this time was with some pokey service. I ordered a banana malt at the beginning with our drinks and it didn't make it out until I was almost done eating my food. I was pretty irked by that. The server didn't make it around very often, either. Hard to beat the food and ice cream though.
(4)
Greg P.

Great little place to hang out and have some great food. Friends and I went here for something different and we were glad we did. I had the Royal Grille and my wife had the Classic Veggie which we both thoroughly enjoyed. I also had the soup of the day which was a spicy tortilla bowl of yum! To top this off we both decided to have dessert, which isn't hard to be convinced to get after watching them being made the whole time we were there. Price wise it isn't bad at all for the type of food you get. Simple yet full of flavor and just the right amount of twist to make it interesting. The one thing I wish was different was the price and size of the desserts. While I couldn't help but finish my desert off, I really shouldn't have. I would have gotten the same enjoyment out of something a third the size and subsequently would have enjoyed a third of the price as well. The location of this gem isn't the best but a lot of places around this neighborhood don't have much to work with since there usually aren't many full size parking lots around every corner. Location aside, we will definitely be back to try the other sure to be tasty items on the menu.
(4)
Andy D.

Must try: the grilled cheese, the peanut soup, Almond Joy Milkshakes Probably avoid: the salad with all the goat cheese on it Fountain on Locust's a great place to stop if you're headed to see the symphony or another show with a group of friends. If you can avoid Fountain's weird obsession with goat cheese, the food is delicious and filling (actually, surprisingly heavy!), the art deco atmosphere is fun, and the ice cream really is awfully good. I can definitely recommend coming to Fountain for lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat. Just a few weird odds-and-ends keep Fountain from being a St. Louis 5-star. The waitstaff appears and disappears at weird times; I still don't know whether or not you pay at the table or the counter, and I've been here a few times already. Some of the sides (e.g., the salad mentioned above, the french fry chips) seem like a bit of a culinary filler, too. The location's a bit weird, too, and the restaurant's always a little emptier than I'd like it, but if you can ignore these pretty tiny hiccups, Fountain's definitely worth your patronage.
(4)
John K.

Great ice cream and food. Awesome atmosphere, just wish it was in a different neighborhood.
(4)
Steven B.

I was so excited to have a lunch date yesterday with one of my Yelp friends, Ms. Tracey W. When Yelpers get together, it is always so hard to pick a place to go. Being a gentleman, I told Tracey she could pick. She thought we should go some place new for both of us and doing that with two active Yelpers can be a challenge. After extensive debating, we selected The Fountain on Locust. I had been there once before, but was waiting for a second visit before reviewing and Tracey W. had it on her bucket list. TFL is a ice cream shop for adults. The menu of Martinis make me droll, I wanted a Dreamciscle Martini so bad, it just sounds luscious. Tracey W and I did have several good giggles. Starting off with our waiter having to come to our table multiple times just to get our order. Then posing our malt, shake and sandwiches for their closeups. I told Tracey on my first visit I had alcohol, but this time I wanted to experience a shake/malt. When you're at a soda fountain, you've got to experience a hand made shake and TFL does it oh so right. Every since I was a wee lad I have loved malt flavoring and the best malts are chocolate. Tracey went with a shake and choose chocolate too. I like the touch of bringing you the extra pour in the stainless mixing glass. Both of our drinks made that funny noise, when your straw has nothing else to pull up. That is a sign of a good drink, not bad manners. For lunch I had the Hot Roast Beef Melt and it was near orgasmic. I am a big beef eater and am partial to Angus Beef, which this is made from. Those big black cows, paid for my college education. This sandwich is savory Angus beef with white cheddar and grilled onion. It is served on a fresh baked baguette, that has Subway uttering, "how do they do that". It is also served with a house made horseradish sauce. I use to not be a fan of horseradish, but theirs has changed my mind and I'd buy in a jar if were available. (hint-hint) As a side I choose the Orange Onion Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. It is what the name says, oranges and red onion and nothing else. There is no lettuce in this salad. Once again, TFL impressed me with their house made dressing. It totally blew me away & I have family in the salad dressing business. Tracey's sandwich looked equally impressive. She was the perfect "girl" date ordering a Mixed Salad Sandwich. She was right in her review, saying the shake really didn't go with the food. However, we drank & ate what we wanted. Visualize a fresh baguette with melted Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses then stuffed with mixed lettuces, roasted red pepper, tomato, artichoke and a smear of house made pesto. You can make it St. Louis Style by adding meat (chicken), which Tracey did. I will order that sandwich on my next visit. I was tempted by her side salad which was the Stutz Salad, but I would have had to have them hold the walnuts. Not nuts about that nut. Otherwise, baby spinach, plump Mandarin oranges, goat cheese and a creamy marmalade dressing would be a perfect summer salad. Tracey W. mentioned our next outing we would drink and I must say that is great, but it also scares me. Without booze, we still managed to share family/life secrets. I'd be scared to see what we'd share if we had Vodka & beer in us. In closing if Tracey would have suggested ice cream for lunch, I would have called dibs on the Banana Split.
(4)
Chip M.

Went on a Yelp Search for best Soup in Saint Louis today and came across this little gem. Tucked away off Lindell in the new mid-town area that's got a lot of new things popping up, this place was really crowded for an early evening on Sunday. The dill pickle soup is delicious, it's more of a potato soup with dill pickle flavor. I also got to try the creamed spinach soup and the vegetable soup they were serving today. All their soups are clearly make from scratch and high quality. The ambiance is fun, there were a ton of people who seemed as though they were there exclusively for the ice cream based menu options. We'll be back.
(4)
Marilynn P.

Love this little restaurant! The atmosphere is wonderful- casual and unique. The food is delicious and so are their ice-cream and drink options. I've been there often and my biggest complaint is that the service is really slow. It takes them a very long time to come take your order, get your food, and get the check. If the service was better, I would give them 5 stars- hands down. Favorite food items: Polish dill pickle soup, La Picada, The royal grille, and The high hat.
(4)
Shaelynn T.

Absolutely positively delicious. The food was fresh and tasty and our service was great. The atmosphere is unique and I can't wait to go back and try one of their many cocktails.
(5)
Dave R.

Chocolate mint martini was amazing. Girlfriend had chocolate covered banana martini and loved it. We split the standing banana split and the home made Icecream is the best I have had
(5)
Christy M.

I can't believe I haven't written a review sooner! This is one of my favorite spots in St. Louis since my first visit a couple years ago (after a co-worker suggested it). I feel like I work for them because I am always bragging about how wonderful it is and where better to brag than Yelp? :) This is a locally-owned restaurant that is known especially for their ice cream (including ice cream martinis!). The interior is amazing. It's an old car dealership from the 20th century that is art deco. Even the bathrooms are amazing (seriously, check them out). The food is reasonably priced and wonderful. My favorite is the Royal Grille, which is a grilled cheese sandwich with apple slices (Yum!) with their handmade chips (extra Yum!). Amazing! Their soups and other sandwiches are also delicious. Now to the main act, the ice cream. Probably more than you need to know, but they make all of their ingredients from scratch (excepted the main ingredient, ice cream - that, they fly in aged from Wisconsin!) - see, I told you it sounds like I work from them, but trust me, I'm just a creepy fan. I've had the Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup and Standing Banana Split. The Standing Banana Split is one of my favorite deserts EVER. My go-to is Chocolate shake (SO delicious) and pair that with food, I'm usually too full for desert. But it's worth to come solely for desert. Bottom line, check it out. It's a classic in St. Louis and you definitely won't be disappointed.
(5)
James H.

I have died and gone to heaven. The thin mint ice cream martini is amazing, it's like .... words fail to describe how amazing it is, or maybe I just don't know the words to use. Dill pickle soup tastes just like you would expect. Blackhawk roast beef sandwich was great too. If you're looking to impress someone and they have never been here this is the place to impress. Prices reasonable, $8 something for giant ice cream martini, wonderful atmosphere, fast service even on a busy Friday night.
(5)
D. H.

The ice cream is outstanding, and do is the service. The food is consistent and much more than what you would expect. There is a cool atmosphere, and an overall great dining experience!
(5)
Joe A.

Scooperbowl! Pretty much the preeminent ice cream scooping event in St. Louis. (or is it the only?) Either way, tons of old school fun -- and if you're a spectator, you get to sample the competitive makings! Also on tap at The Fountain, the thin mint martini -- rich, smooth, and delicious as expected... and a great sign for any ice cream joint, kick ass vanilla ice cream. If ice cream is on your brain, this is the place to be.
(5)
Stephanie C.

Went back to this place for the second time and were not let down. We were in town for a ball game and were cutting it close on time but wanted to eat before heading to the stadium. Our waitress noticed our cards shirts and asked if we were going to the game and let us know she would make sure we got out of there on time and sure enough she did, despite a huge rush midway through the meal. I got the Cuban again which may be the best sandwich on the planet. Husband got a Blackhawk sandwich, which was good but it was a cold cut...maybe he just didn't read the menu but he was expecting it to be hot. Either way it was good, although probably won't order it again. He also got the dill pickle soup, which he says he would "travel to the end of the earth for", it's that good. For dessert we had a Nutty Irishman. It was covered in HUGE pecans and a huge whipped topping. Could've eaten about 10 more if we had time.
(5)
Serena T.

A few of my friends and I were visiting St. Louis and Stopped here on a hot Saturday to get some ice cream; little did We know that this place is a heaven for those who have a sweet tooth. We were there specifically for desserts, still, we were seated to order off a menu. Service was super attentive and polite and the choices for ice cream were endless. Upon check-in on Yelp, we also got the world's smallest ice cream which was a cute little ice cream cone with your choice of ice cream flavor. I also ordered vanilla deluxe and chocolate and they both tasted very good. The other people in my party ordered milkshake; not only do you get your full glass of milkshake, but they will also bring you whatever is left from mixing in the shaker, so order one and you will probably end up sharing it with someone else. This place has a unique interior and the fact that you sit down to order ice cream makes it just fancy and adorable.
(5)
Annie H.

Delicious! Triple coin was delicious, the lemon sorbet with raspberry sauce was delicious, and the Toblerone martini. I'd ask the server how many shots are per drink though - the Toblerone tasted almost too much like alcohol for me. Pro-tip: be sure to grab a $1 off coupon from Pappy's!
(4)
Darrell C.

Great place for date night-dinner, desert only, or both! The food is delicious; all made in house, and to order. Really fresh and well flavored-love everything I've tried. Hummus is divine, chicken pesto sandwich is a favorite, and both the seasonal soups and desserts are amazing.
(5)
Margaret D.

Wow! What a great Art Deco ice cream parlor in St. Louis! Beautiful! Delicious ice cream....nice selection of flavors....lots of ice cream flavors & sundaes to try. I am not a fan of frozen custard, if you want ice cream, The Fountain on Locust is the place!
(5)
Jeremy K.

Awesome place! Their food menu is small and they are experts at it. I also loved their traditional cocktail. I was honestly too full to get an ice cream but they have the worlds smallest ice cream cone! It's about two bite size and it's awesome way to just taste the ice cream. It's whimsical and fun place to dine! Service is really awesome too. Our waiter was passionate about the menu and he really knew what to say
(5)
Brendan C.

Check-in on yelp and they give you a free: world's smallest ice cream cone. You can choose a myriad of flavors and get your tiny scoop of just their ice cream before you order one of their special drinks where they blend the ice cream into the cocktail. My group of 5 came specifically for dessert, so I can't vouch for the food here. But, the dessert cocktails were fantastic. If you aren't down for booze because your under 21, or the driver, grab one of their ice cream specialties. Their ice cream is deliciously creamy and not too sweet and you'd do well just eating a few scoops with their home-made toppings. But the ice cream martinis though....Pretty epic. We ordered the Toblerone, Vice and Virtue, Lemon Flip, Voodoo Baby, and Wicked. The favorites were Toblerone: super creamy, smooth, and chocolatey, and the Vice and Virtue - super creamy banana blend. I'd definitely go back to order those and try some of their ice creams as stand alone desserts. Happy Eating!
(4)
Justin S.

My Saint Louis-native friend told me I shouldn't miss The Fountain on Locust or their "amazing" Cuban sandwich so I made it a point to stop here for lunch when I was in town. One of the cooler aspects of The Fountain is that it's situated in a 1920s former Stutz car showroom, so you get to eat in this beautiful space replete with Art Deco murals and fixtures. I dined solo at the bar (fountain) which was a nice perch from which to take it all in. The Fountain is sort of a retro diner-like spot with lots of sandwiches, salads and other classic fare, along with a huge sweet-heavy drink menu including milkshakes, floats, lots of ice cream and boozy ice cream cocktails too. They're clearly known and well-loved for that since I saw lots of mom-types here drinking chocolate martinis and the like. As for the Cuban sandwich, wow yes, that was great, and served with a nice colorful side salad. The service was friendly and the woman behind the counter scooping ice cream was chatty. I finished my meal with "the world's smallest ice cream cone" which really was the size of a Bugle (you know those fried corn snacks?) but a neat little thing and good small sweet for 95 cents! All told, this is another excellent stop in Saint Louis and one I'd recommend to anyone looking for a great lunch spot in the middle of town.
(5)
Allison F.

There's something for everyone at The Fountain on Locust: ice cream cocktails, made-from-scratch soups, sundaes, chopped salads, Moroccan pot pie, the World's Smallest Ice Cream Cone, retro cocktails, sandwiches...but I would suggest that you best bring your sweet tooth, because you'll want to save room for some ice cream. Surprisingly, I was most impressed with the soups. I was able to try all three soups that were available that day--dill pickle, black bean, asparagus--and I could have eaten the asparagus soup all day. Although some may argue that it's just a simple, broth-based cup of soup with chunks of asparagus, it was executed well. Runner Up: Mr. K's Special salad. It was the first time I had a salad dressed with pesto, but it will not be the last! Next time, I'm coming in for an ice cream cocktail and a sundae. From what I can tell there's no such thing as too much ice cream at The Fountain on Locust!
(4)
Raul A.

Pros: Good food Good service Nice decor Easy menu Cons: Street parking You probably have to wait on a table Small soup bowls More details: Came here with a neighbor who highly recommended it. I think the interior is pretty snazzy, different yet cozy. The menu is easy to read and understand. I ordered a Pick Two which consisted of a 1/2 sandwich and a cup of soup. The sandwich I selected was their grilled cheese which was pretty darn epic. I can't recall the cheese blend but it has thinly sliced apples which are totally unexpected but rock in every way you could imagine. The soup was an asparagus soup and my only wish was that it would've been served within a larger bowl cause it was really good. I finished my meal with a toasted almond ice cream cone...perfect ending to a good dinner. Can't wait to come back.
(4)
Mike J.

Great dessert spot! Very cool location and design, excellent desserts. Parking is street only and can be a little crowded. I don't believe they take reservations and I've had to wait every time I go. I've never a meal there, but I assume it's great. Definitely worth going to and the waits aren't that bad.
(4)
Katie H.

What a really fun and unique place! Dark, romantic decor and the booth seats come equipped with a radio play! A dramatic soap opera involving an affair between a nurse and s doctor. My husband and I made a trip here last week for our first visit after one of his coworkers told him that we just needed to get ourselves one of their epic sundaes! Our waiter was crazy awesome! Very chill and very friendly and ready to blow us away with Fountain magic. My husband started with the Dark and Sinister, but chocolate by itself isn't really his thing. So he ordered a second sundae - Three Coins in the Fountain - and he fell in love! If you want mint ice cream, this is definitely the way to go! I got Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup with Black Cherry ice cream instead of plain old vanilla. It was pretty big and pretty yummy. I can't say the brownie was anything special, but the Black Cherry ice cream and hot fudge made it all come together. Especially considering the huge chunks of actual cherries that I found bite after bite. I would say that this place has very similar sundaes to Crown Candy as far as serving size and quality are concerned. So if you want that kind of food, but want more of a dark romantic spot, this is the place for you!
(3)
Andrew B.

So good we went back the next night too. Your favorite ice cream mixed with alcohol in a manner that is pleasing to the taste and to the other senses as well. Their presentation is awesome. Everyone around you will want to have a taste of yours and order it next. Highly addicting!
(5)
Dan L.

Something for everyone - soups, sandwiches, drinks, and desserts! I was first drawn in by desserts, but I was surprised by their great lunch menu as well. The sandwiches seem to be all specialty items and are very creative and delicious. Match it with a dill pickle soup and you are set! Be sure to check in to get your complimentary worlds smallest cone. Adorable. The hot fudge really is delicious and when serves in a mug full of brownie and ice cream...mmmmmm! They also have several "adult" desserts, from chocolate Martinis to special sauces made with booze. There were way too many desserts to try on one visit, so I'll have to make a few trips back here.
(5)
Vik S.

FOOD REVIEW If you're looking for quality meal that is quick and affordable, the Fountain has you covered. The menu isn't extensive, but it's got a good amount of inexpensive sandwiches, salads, and soups. Their Cuban Sandwich ($10 w/ side) was pretty excellent. The bread wasn't the traditional panini-style, but a French baguette...it was still great and had a little crispness to it. All the main ingredients (meat, mustard, pickles, cheese) were in good balance. As a Florida boy who loves his Cuban sandwiches, I would definitely recommend this. I also tried a bit of their Royal Grille, a grilled-chese sandwich with several cheeses, as well as apple slices, on whole grain wheat bread ($8.50 w/ side, extra to add ham/turkey). It was damn good and hit the grilled cheese craving just right. A side salad was also done well. For my side, I chose their "spicy carrots" which sounded unique. It consists of sliced raw carrots that have been marinated in a tangy dressing with crushed red pepper, served in a cup. The carrots were cold and crisp and the flavors were fantastic. The spice was just enough to be pleasant. I would definitely get these again. Our food came out super quick and our service was great. I'm looking forward to trying a couple more items and bumping this up to 5 stars.
(4)
Lauren P.

Their food is delicious! Their ice cream and cocktails are superb! I believe the cocktail I ordered was called an orange marmalade, or something marmalade, either way it was delicious! My 5 year old daughter absolutely loved the ice cream. The decor is very classy, even the bathrooms keep that beautiful retro charm. Also the staff is super friendly.
(5)
Kerry H.

Cool unique location. I loved my meal - had the chicken pesto - and was very impressed with the dessert!! Service was good and we didn't have to wait to long on a Saturday night. I would recommend this place! But I'm not really sure what to compare it to because I haven't eaten out much in the downtown St Louis area (I was only in town for a few days). If I came back I'd probably want to see what else was out there.
(3)
Tiffany Y.

I recently came here since I was in town, and we wanted to get some dessert. Check in for a free mini ice cream cone! We came here on a Thursday around 7pm, and they weren't that crowded so we were seated immediately. I loved our waiter, he was sarcastic and hilarious. We ordered the thin mint martini, banana bourbon ice cream, and brownie in a cup. The brownie in a cup came out first, and it was soo good. The brownie was very melty in the bottom, so you end up digging for it, they pile on the whip cream so it was kind of hard to get to the bottom. Don't wait too long to eat this or else the brownie will get hard. Thin Mint Martini - absolute must, so refreshing and minty, it complimented the brownie in a cup so well. Banana Bourbon - this was my favorite dessert of the night because the bourbon was such a great addition to the ice cream. It provided a great contrast to the starkingly sweet caramel sauce and vanilla. I cannot wait to come here again and try all the other martinis and sundaes
(4)
Simone C.

My friend and I came here on a Thursday evening. There was no wait for a table. I ordered the Vice Versa as my drink & it was amazing! It had the sweetness of ice cream & the flavor and strength of rum without one overpowering the other. Who knew that an ice cream martini could be so wonderful! My friend got the Bananas Bourbon which was also really great, large portion and great flavor. I was hesitant about trying their food just because they aren't known for their food & their food menu is actually small but my friend and I got the Mr. K's Special salad to split. It was a great salad. We were both impressed by the amount of chicken in the salad. The salad had great flavor to it. Also, our waiter had great knowledge of the menu items and gave us great service. I definitely want to return soon
(5)
Alex B.

My Yelp URL is icecreamsnob. So obviously I'm a hard rater. After deliberating seriously over a long menu, which included many things I wanted to try, I decided on the banana split. I had a lot of issues with my experience eating it. First, the place is way too dark. You eat with your eyes, and that just seemed like a way to make presentation less than stellar. I could barely see what I was eating and ice cream is pretty, so it would have been nice. Also, it was served in a tall sundae glass, and I'm petite and the booth made the rim reach my nose, so it was uncomfortable to eat. And finally, I couldn't taste a distinction in the three flavors of ice cream at ALL, and everything was one big melted mush. I do NOT like melted ice cream. So, I guess it was good, but I couldn't really tell. For an $8 ice cream, I like to see what I'm eating.
(2)
Dotty R.

Can you say OMG! I finally got the opportunity to come here for an adult dessert, lol. Let me tell you that this is the best spot for me to get the best if both worlds - drinks and dessert! We went after having dinner and it was a great choice! I liked the decor and murals inside and we did not have to wait long because, again, we beat the crowd. I'm spoiled now......
(5)
Yasi K.

Best ice cream i ever had. Loves the atmosphere. Lovely restaurant. Defenetly would love to go back lots of times and try everything on their menu
(5)
T M.

I'm still trying to convince my mom to bring us back for dinner. We went here for lunch, it was pretty busy but they had room for us. The space is historic and seems like a cross between a 20s movie theatre/20s soda fountain/40s club. I had the Sunday special which was chicken salad on a fresh croissant and it was DE-LICIOUS - and I'm not even a huge fan of chicken salad. We got ice cream after that and it was awesome. Big sundaes that were definitely worth the price. The whole place was worth way more than the price. The meals were under $10. It was awesome. Me and the three kids meals + big ice cream desserts came out to $38 - not including tip. My only complaints are that they don't have any burgers (they definitely seem like they should) and the service was a little slow. I think the service was just my waitress, however, because she seemed a little out of it. Really, seriously, get food here.
(5)
Jessica M.

The Fountain on Locust is a STL staple! I've been here several times and each time its amazing. I've been here for lunch, dinner, just dessert, and just drinks. Also a great place to visit, no matter what kind of activity you're looking for. The Fountain is locating is kind of located in a odd location..the neighborhood is definitely in a rebuilding stage (like many neighborhoods in STL). So I do hope this place continues to thrive! The food is excellent, you can't go wrong with any of their sandwich/soup combo's. They specialize in ice cream martinis and they are mouthwatering! The restaurant can get busy and develop long lines, waiting for tables. So be weary of visiting during busy times (Friday/Saturday nights basically). Be sure to also visit the bathrooms because they are exquisitely decorated. In fact the whole place has a 50's soda fountain theme...its fun to look around at the interior. If possible, try to sit at one of the booths on the perimeter because they have a radio installed in them. They play "Soap Hospital" which is talk/comedy radio station. Something very unique!
(4)
Aaron B.

Late night eats with Aimee K are the best! We went here after a Yelp event to grab a bite of food. It was around 10:30/11:00 and the kitchen was still open! City Diner @The Fox was closed so The Fountain really saved the day. I needed some sustenance badly so I went with the waitresses recommendation--the salad sandwich with chicken. It's basically what it sounds like...a salad on a sandwich. It was really good and perfectly filling. The 2 loafs of carbs surrounding all of the "salad" made it more filling and allowed me to shovel it down faster. I need to go back and try one of their token ice cream cocktails!
(5)
Jolena S.

Craving a malt and Crown Candy had a line way out the door so we headed to Fountain. We were not disappointed! I had a butter pecan malt and he had chocolate. They bring the mixing cup to so it's like getting one and a half malts. For lunch I got the pulled pork sandwich and he got the roast beef, mine with Moscow mushroom soup and his with stutz salad. Everything was really tasty and flavorful.
(4)
Sadie L.

The ice cream is delicious, the food is good, too. The atmosphere is a bit "dark" instead of "moody" like I think they were going to. If you're young, like maybe 20ish, I think it could be cool, especially because the vintage decor is pretty neat. But for me, it was more on the depressing side. Not a place I'd like to spend time sitting and chatting at. Service was okay, nothing spectacular. Prices are.. meh. About what you'd expect.
(3)
Ross W.

Deliciously prepared fresh food. Dining with 8 for lunch and everything came out hot and in a timely manner. Well organized. Save room for ice cream!
(5)
Lucia J.

Came here with my teenage daughter on a Thursday evening. 25 minute wait but it was worth it. Staff was very friendly and everything we tried was tasty. Loved the dill pickle soup. Also tried the Fly Me to the Moon cocktail, a mini mint chip icecream cone and my daughter had the Bearcat Sunday. Everything was delicious.
(5)
Jennifer T.

I love the fountain on Locust! Three words. Dill pickle soup. I have to order it every time I come here. Besides the food, there are also other reasons to patron the fountain on Locust. The atmosphere and Decor of the building is quite unique. Very art deco. Old style radios are at each of the booths where you can actually turn up the volume and listen to some old time radio programs. The waitstaff is always extremely helpful and courteous as well as prompt with service and refills. But, back to the food. I have a staple order I tend to not veer from. It's the soup duo... always ordering the Dill pickle soup, as well as getting one of the other soups of the day. Their corn chowder is fabulous too. The roll that they serve with their soup has a nice solid flaky outer crust with a very soft and chewy center. Great for tearing up half of the roll and putting it in your soup and the other half for dipping in the soup and getting the bottom of the cup goodness. I also typically order the studtz salad as the other half of my duo. It has a poppyseed dressing, pecans / walnuts, Mandarin oranges and goat cheese over a bed of spinach. If we are starving, we will also order a sandwich and split it between the two of us along with our soup and salad combo. I favor the grilled cheese sandwich. Which has thinly sliced Fuji apples inside with the cheese accompanying a slice of turkey. Their desserts are also very awesome! They have a great variety of ice creams. My favorite is their black cherry ice cream. They also make a very wide variety of adult alcoholic ice cream drinks! Who does not love a good ice cream drink with a little kick! If you happen to stuff yourself silly on lunch or dinner, there's an option to order the world's smallest ice cream cone or the world's smallest Sundae. It gives you a couple of bites and hits the spot! Whether you're in the area or not this place is well worth the drive to for a great meal and great conversation in a great atmosphere!
(4)
Matthew G.

We stopped here for some dessert after hitting up Schlafly Brewery. It was a cool building with unique decor. I checked in on yelp and got a "worlds smallest ice cream cone" which hit the spot for me since I was only looking for a little something sweet to top off my meal from Schlafly. But everyone in my party enjoyed their ice cream. I especially would recommend the banana bourbon!!! It's always nice to find a good dessert spot!
(5)
Harell L.

Everyone enjoyed. Kids loved grilled cheese and adults loved the Cuban and roast beef. Coke float, milk shakes, and ice cream are completely on point as well!
(5)
Maggie H.

I've been to the Fountain at least six times now. This time I was on my way downtown to meet someone and ate alone. At 5 p.m. on a Friday, it wasn't busy. I asked to sit at one of the curtained booths so I could listen to episodes of their radio serial, Soap Hospital. I've been in those booths two other times before and tried to listen, but it's been too difficult with other people there. It's hilarious. The booths are absolutely gorgeous. I ordered a cup of the vegetarian soup of the day, a black bean rice. It was really good. I hope they are serving it on my next visit. I also ordered a hummus appetizer, half of which I ate there and half of ate as soon as I got home. I did, of course, save room for dessert. I opted for a mini ice cream -- it was $1.99 -- of the Zanzibar chocolate flavor. Yum! I think that is my ideal non-St. Louis style pizza meal.
(5)
Suzanne O.

Everything from the food to the atmosphere is top notch! This place has it all- specialty cocktails, unique sandwiches and salads, and of course the ice cream desserts! I had the pick two and chose the blackhawk sandwich and dill pickle soup. The combination of goat cheese, beef, red peppers, and garlic was absolutely delicious! And who knew dill pickle soup would be so good! It was creamy and tangy, and the dollop of sour cream on top was a perfect touch! For dessert I had the chocolate brownie cake in a cup. So good! The hot fudge was amazing- rich and just sweet enough! I also had the "worlds smallest ice cream cone" for free thanks to their yelp check in offer. There were so many good ice cream flavors, but I finally chose the zanzibar chocolate ice cream. Not only was this one of the cutest things I've ever eaten, but it was tasty too! There's so many other things on the menu I wanted to try, so I'll certainly be back the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Alexys P.

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Drinks where's amazing. Im officially in love with this place.
(5)
Coeli A.

Stellar martinis and you simply have to try the chocolate martini. Love the atmosphere and location. Stop by for martini and you won't be sorry!
(4)
Robert B.

Awesome, if you are in the area it's a must do!!!! Pickle soup and worlds smallest ice cream cone(free if you check in here) are the best!
(5)
Caprice F.

I LOVE the Fountain on Locust! The ambience is quirky and nostalgic, the service is always great, and the food is consistently good! I always get the Blackhawk roast beef sandwiches with the St. Louis salad and the chocolate covered banana ice cream martini. These items are consistently delicious! The dill picke soup is also excellent. I highly recommend the Fountain. It is one of my go-to local spots to take out-of-towners or local friends who haven't been there and are looking for something different. It NEVER disappoints.
(5)
Brandi S.

Great vintage atmosphere, short wait time, pleasant happy staff, wonderful cocktails, and great food. I could not ask for more in a restaurant. I recommend the open faced chicken with pesto sandwich. My friends got the adult grilled cheese and a Cuban sandwich and all raved about them. No reservations on weekends.
(5)
Morgan H.

Some of the best chocolate ice cream I've had! Fun atmosphere and impressive menu. Will definitely be back.
(4)
John M.

Wonderful idea for a business. Dessert? drinks? They serve all sorts of goodie desserts (I noticed mostly the ice teams but they have baked good on display). Kahlua, baileys, rum, they have what your desserts have been missing! If you're dry or underage their stuff is still good but less necessary. You can even get specialty cocktails that taste like dessert! All of this is in a unique building with decor very difficult to describe. Diner meets nightclub? They serve dinner food too but it wasn't nearly as good. Maybe below average in flavor and value for St. Louis? Anyway be 21+ and enjoy. Take the kids? They won't know what they're missing.
(4)
Kate B.

LOVE LOVE this place! Dill pickle soup - sounds gross - but is UH MA ZING. Martinis are ALL good. I've been there several times and it's awesome every time!
(5)
Michael C.

Loveeed this place. Looked like an old movie theater style inside. Great place to grab some good food and some great ice cream! Moderately priced, for two dinners and two ice creams it was $60. Definitely a place to go for a late date. Kids would like it too.
(5)
Cat U.

I absolutely love the fountain on locust. It's the perfect place to go for a birthday dinner or celebration. The food is good and the ice cream dishes are even better! The interior decor is also great and makes it a unique place.
(4)
Annie N.

Had the Pesto Chicken and an alcoholic drink for dinner..i don't remember what, but they were A-OK, not bad but nothing incredible. Service was good. Cute unique variation of desserts/drinks..i think if anything, I would probably mostly just come in for the dessert. I came here for the first time Dec'14 to catch up with some friends for my short stay in town..my review may be skewed bc I was pretty tired from my flight and all. So with that note, I would def give this place another shot, especially since all my friends kept raving about it. Oh, they also have booths with curtain enclosures so you can have a sense of privacy..I thought that was cute!
(3)
Rachel S.

Loved my experience! The food I had was the bomb - I took Yelpers' suggestions and had the signature dill pickle soup as well as the Cuban sandwich. I could get them Panera-You-Pick-Two style, and have a 1/2 sandwich a cup of the soup. I'll tell you - when that 1/2 a sandwich was gone, I was sad. That Cuban was SO good. I don't know if it was the pulled pork, or the ham, or the nice roll it was on, or the combination of it all. I had to sample one of the ice cream martinis, so I ordered The Great Mississippi Mudslide. It was awesome. I wish I could get a flight of several of the martinis, so I could try different flavors in one night without getting ultimately sloshed. The Fountain On Locust is a throw-back to - I don't even know what. It's kind of 1950's diner-soda shop-y, and kind of 1920's with the art deco logo and decor. I appreciate that their salad dressings are made in-house, as well as the hot fudge. You can also order an old-fashioned phosphate soda! I think the prices are totally reasonable at The Fountain. My bill added up, since I had both a glass of wine AND the ice cream martini for dessert. Alas, when in Rome.. or The Fountain, rather.
(4)
Verna F.

We love this restaurant. All the food is excellent and we love the Art Deco style. We stopped by after a show at the Sheldon, last Friday. The mushroom soup was outstanding. The best I have ever had anywhere. Also, I always love the almond joy sundae with their fabulous hot fudge sauce.
(5)
Brady M.

What a great little spot for midtown. It's hard to beat the friendly and fun atmosphere of The Fountain. The staff and decor give it a whimsical type feel. As always, the food I had, the Cuban, was good, though not great. Let's be honest, having above average food is really just a bonus, this spot is all about the ice cream and drinks and they never disappoint. I had a few whiskey cocktails and once amazing gunnies drink that will haunt my dreams for years to come. Anytime you are in midtown this is a great location to hit up.
(4)
Mrs. Honesty ..

We walked out after 45 minutes of waiting on our ice cream and straws for our water, people that arrived after us was being served before us even though she walked by us a couple of times, our server who was red hair with curls in a updo and soft spoken kept walking by us yet did not ask us if we needed anything. We finally got her attention and asked for straws and told her our order. After waiting again and seeing her walk by us a couple of more times, we decided to leave. I don't know if it was due to us dressing in shorts and t-shirts (we did just come from volunteering) or us being a "interracial" couple. Either way we deserve to be treated like human beings and this is the first restaurant we have ever walked out of. We will not be back. Instead we had Baileys Chocolate Bar and customer service was amazing!
(1)
Franccesca D.

The food was great!! But the bartender seemed really annoyed to help me as i waited for my take out order. The prices are a smidge on the high side, but its justifiable. Not bad.
(4)
Kristin S.

Visiting St. Louis for a few days and wanted to avoid the sports bar/tourist traps. Saw the great reviews of this place on Yelp so we decided to give it a whirl. They didn't disappoint. In fact, I would recommend this place to anyone I know. Our family had a couple of cocktails, creamy mushroom soup, pickle soup (a must), turkey club, pesto chicken, St. Louis city salad, pork Cuban, Banana Bourbon sundae, Thin Mint Martini, and Cream Puff supreme. Everything was delish and served by our friendly waiter, Eric. Will definitely come again anytime we're in town.
(4)
Brad M.

I lived in St. Louis two years before discovering this place. Awesome ice cream and atmosphere.
(5)
Andy C.

Their grilled cheese sandwich with ham and Fuji apples was outstanding. The spinach salad with pecans and goat cheese was also very good. I really liked the ice cream sundae that I had and the dark chocolate ice cream, I can't remember what they call it, was really fantastic! I actually started my meal using a yelp coupon for a free smallest ice cream cone in the world. Isn't that one of the habits of highly effective people? "Begin with the end in mind!" My server was attentive but kind of blah and obviously did not know the menu. The decor is kind of quirky but interesting. I guess it was an old on mobile showroom back in the day. The Art Deco black-and-white tile floor was awesome. I wish they would've turned the air conditioning down a bit because I was freezing during my whole meal. There were other people there wearing shorts and T-shirts who are also doing everything they could to keep the goosebumps away. On the way out I walked right by the hostess and who seemed unaware of my departure and failed to say thank you or goodbye. That's an unfortunate missing of an opportunity to leave a final good impression. Management take note.
(4)
Pras L.

Yes, it is a unique place, and yes, a lot of people come here, though, it's not my favorite St. Louis 'mid-town' experience. I do love the locale! And relieving history through one of their array of classic ice-cream concoctions or cocktails is really neat, but not my go to place for food. Nice staff, fun place to take pictures, but won't need to do a repeat return, unless I need to bring some Out-of-Towners in for photo opportunities.... Had the children there as well, and it really was no different for them than any other Ice-cream shop today.
(2)
Kinga W.

Delicious ice cream with topping. Fudge and raspberry toppings are great. We'll definitely come back here in the future. There are still a lot of things to try. They only don't have espresso coffee.
(5)
Yuan C.

Love this place. The waitress brought me a Lactaid so I can eat the ice cream. Great sandwiches, amazing martinis. Nice dinning environment and quick seating.
(5)
John A.

Awesome little sit down ice cream place. The vibe and the look are all throwback to a simpler era, and it definitely works. The menu supports it as well. My only knock would be the quality of the ice cream (on its own) could be better, but the home made sauces and toppings make up for it.
(4)
Matthew L.

Really great concept. 60's diner meets farm to table. Craft cocktails meets soda fountain favorites. I really liked the mushroom soup. Good salads. I had a float made from a stout and vanilla ice cream. It was a great combination. The pricing is really reasonable. About the price of high end fast food.
(4)
Kathleen T.

I ordered the Fountain Porchetta and the Supreme Cream Puff. Delicious! I ordered their potato pickle soup too... Not my cup of tea. Highly recommend this place for great food, homemade ice cream or adult desserts too. You won't be disappointed.
(4)
Riana Elizabeth E.

No need to really update my previous review, because this is still one of my top 3 St. Louis restaurants but Holy Crap!!! I just asked (Thanks, Andy C for the heads up!) & they're the only other place in town I've found other than the Royale that makes the "Dark & Stormy" correctly (Gosling's Dark Rum & Gosling's Ginger Beer)! However, The Fountain also has the "Chocolate Covered Almond"... And half-naked girls prancing around on the first Thursday of the month (Burlesque Bingo)... Mmmmmm.....
(5)
Sarah T.

This place was worth the trip from downtown! Food was excellent and the staff is super nice and very helpful. Erich, our server, even called a cab for us! A fun place to visit
(5)
Jo L.

Service was pretty slow but the atmosphere is really nice and the ice cream martinis were great. Will definitely be coming back!
(4)
Lynn Y.

Food/Desserts: 4 Service: 5 Who ISN'T interested in an ice cream martini or a champagne float?! Upon entering the restaurant, you'll feel a vintage vibe possibly dating back to the 30's and 40's. Upon research, I found out that the room was constructed in 1916 as a car showroom. How cool is that? Cars and now alcohol-filled desserts! I have yet to try their lunch/dinner menu, but I've heard great things. I've only stopped in for their delicious desserts. With creative names like "Buck Wilde", "Social Lubricant", and "Whiskey Kiss", how do you not try just about everything on their list? My favorites are their Orange Dreamsicle Martini, Limon Seduction, and Birthday Martini. Their sherberts and ice cream floats are also TO DIE for. Seriously, check this place out. Great desserts and super friendly and fast service make for a great place.
(4)
Fern R.

This is a most wonderful space, both in its physical appearance and ambience, as well as the fact that so much of the menu is home made with great loving care and attention to every detail... I have known the owner for many years and this was her first venture into the restaurant business and she has done it with the same style and flair that she displays in her life! The soups are absolutely delicious and the salads are fresh and creative. The walls are painted with an Egyptian theme and are absolutely fabulous!! They have wonderful ice ice cream that is aged in Wisconsin and the smallest Sunday in the world! It's a warm inviting space full of wood, bright lighting, beautiful murals, fun atmosphere and great food! And don't forget to have an ice cream martini or a retro cocktail: scrumptious is the word....
(5)
Nick O.

They have THE BEST ice cream you'll ever have. They also have great servers. If you ever get a chance to have Killian as your server then you're in luck. He is the best server I've had at any restaurant in my life. Great guy and great ice cream!
(5)
Hollie L.

This year for my birthday, I chose The Fountain. I'd been there once before, and the food/drinks were stellar, but let's be honest, friends...you can say that about a LOT of places in St. Louis. We kind of have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to kickass eateries. But, we decided on The Fountain because the building is beautiful, the prices (especially for the high-quality) are reasonable, and the staff are friendly and laid-back. We definitely weren't disappointed. Actually, one of my major reasons for writing this review was the truly awesome server we were lucky enough to have tending our table. His name is Killian, and he made my birthday something special. So sweet, knowledgable, and fun, while still being professional. He's an asset to The Fountain. So, I dedicate these 5 stars to him. ;) This time around, I had the Pick 2 with 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich (LOVE the apple slices!) and a cup of their soup special...some magical concoction called 'Gypsy Soup'. I wish they bottled it so that I could buy it all the time. SO GOOD. Everyone else was equally pleased with their selection. We all had drinks and ice cream as well. I got a Moscow Mule and had sips of my party's drinks. Everything was perfectly mixed. I mean, there's a reason this place is known for their ice cream and drinks. They rock. Thanks for letting us hang out, and for maintaining a consistent level of awesome. I will most certainly be back!
(5)
Joe P.

Descriptive phrase: the best dessert in the Lou. The Fountain On Locust is a (decreasingly-) hidden gem in Midtown. Housed in one of the many century-old car dealership warehouses in the area, The Fountain does a fantastic job of bringing the classic architecture and space to life with decorations and paintings. The place itself is one large room with a bar, as well as a smaller, cozier offshoot. I've been here a number of times, mostly for dessert. The one time I came for a meal was unremarkable, but food is not what I'm aiming for here. The desserts, sweet baby Jeebus the desserts. +1) They use Cedar Crest ice cream. As a born and bred Wisconsinite, Cedar Crest is just about the only ice cream (not custard) that I actually think is worth having. It's creamy and delicious and made from the happiest cows in the world. +2) They make most everything else in-house. I'm talking candied fruits, whipped creams, syrups. It's fresh and it's artisanal and it's noticeably better. +3) The choices are interesting and varied. I've had a Vice and Virtue ($8.25), Thin Mint ($8.25) (both alcoholic), Standing Banana Split ($7), and (thanks to a Check-In offer!) the World's Smallest Sundae. You pay for the quality; this ain't no froyo place. But if you stop by The Fountain On Locust for dessert, you will never leave unsatisfied.
(5)
Daniel R.

Great spot. Light portions. But just enough for the price. Ice cream is great and so is the dill pickle soup!
(4)
Leslie C.

This is one of my favorite STL only stops! The food is great, but the desserts and drinks are better! Also, the staff is extremely friendly. Only been there a few times but it has a "Cheers-everybody knows your name" feel. The manager was on the floor working with the crew and we were checked on repeatedly. Very clean and the eclectic atmosphere is so fun.....they could get away with mediocre fare...no worries it's great! Also the cost is very fair and is great for a casual date or a fun meal with the kids.
(5)
Ashley F.

I was in St. Louis for a conference at SLU, and a few locals recommended we check this place out. The Fountain sports a funky-diner type decor with a bar in the middle. The servers were super rad and helpful (even when we request 9 separate checks - I know, we're jerks). Now, I can only speak to their drink selection - which was amazing! Their menu has pages & pages of specialty cocktails, good craft brews, and decent wine selection. Did I mentioned Ice Cream Martinis? I went with the Thin Mint Ice Cream Martini. Sweet delicious chocolately-mint booze, with a little tiny Oreo on the rim. Like, pinch me. As a total NYC obsessed snob (awareness is the first step), The Fountain made me think twice about dissing the Midwest. This place could have easily been around the corner in Brooklyn, with it's funky vibe, tatted waitresses, and delightful drinks. Well done!
(5)
Matthew P.

What a great little St Louis gem! This was our first trip to the fountain and we were not disappointed! After a long day at the botanical garden we wanted an early dinner so Yelp led us here. We arrived at 4 on a Friday and the crowd was small but getting bigger as we waited for food. They seated us right away and got us drinks and took the kids orders. They were very mindful of the fact that we had 2 young kids and they accommodated that. The kids got grilled cheese and they were AMAZING! They had a Brie-like cheese and apple slices on a multi grain bread and the pairing was perfect. I had the prosperity panini and it was so good. The sandwich was nearly perfection on bread. I also got a cup of the soup special which was a creamy kale and spicy sausage that was out of this world. The wife ordered the Blackhawk and had nothing but good things to say. She said the bread was fresh and the beef was tender. We finished up with ice cream which was all delicious. Overall this is a new STL Fav and I wish we had discovered it sooner!
(5)
Amanda J.

Whoa! Let's talk about amazing... Because it can be found at The Fountain on Locust. I was recently in St. Louis for a work trip. A coworker and I got in on Saturday night, and since we were somewhat unfamiliar with the area, we spent some time on Yelp, scoping out the nearby restaurants. My coworker needed to eat soft things because of some dental work, so I searched "soups" -- little did I know that search would change my taste buds forever! Yes, as others, I am referring to the dill pickle soup! Seeing those words (as a huge dill pickle fan) had me ready to go to this restaurant fairly close to our hotel (Courtyard Marriott). We arrived around 8 pm as a party of two and were seated within 5 minutes. (FYI-We parked on the street nearby; I'm not sure if there is a lot or not.) We sat down with the massive menus and overwhelmed by the amazing-sounding choices. We both opted for an ice cream martini to start. It was a tough choice, but I had a Pomegranate Power (I hope that's the right name.), and she had the dreamsicle-esque one (Sorry I don't remember the names.). Both were divine! There are more drink options than you can handle between those ice cream martinis and specialty cocktails. Then it was time for food. I will say the food menu isn't nearly as large as the drink and dessert menus, but there are still many appetizing choices. Like the dill pickle soup! If you like dill pickles, you will truly be in love. I'm no chef, but this had me wanting to try to make it at home! (If I lived in the area, I'd just go to The Fountain daily, but alas!) I got a cup of it with a sandwich described as an "adult grilled cheese." I probably should have had a full bowl of the soup because it was so great, but the sandwich was very enjoyable as well; it was large and a unique blend of flavors. Then it was time for dessert. What to choose? There was a display of chocolates sitting right beside me at the bar, but I opted for more ice cream! I love a sweet and salty mix, but I went for a pretzel cone with black cherry ice cream! Holy smokes. It was truly a pretzel as a cone. How cool! I love pretzels, and the ice cream was delicious as well. My coworker also enjoyed all of her choices, and we both appreciated the service. We were wearing University of Louisville gear, and two staffers (neither being our server) came and spoke to us about living there/their trips there. Essentially, they went out of their way to be friendly. Our server was also on top of everything and kept us (and our bellies) happy! As someone who always wants to try new things, especially when I'm traveling, I don't often say this... But I will DEFINITELY go back when I visit St. Louis again! Hopefully sooner rather than later, because The Fountain on Locust is THAT GOOD.
(5)
TravelPro P.

The best ice cream ever. EVER. I have ice cream all over the country and I was amazed at how good it is here. They order something called "aged ice cream" from a secret place in the midwest they won't give you the name of. They make most of their toppings like the hot fudge. I go here every time I am in town. Everything I have had on the menu has been delicious also. The decor is avant garde funky, it just puts you in a good mood. Best. Ice cream. Ever.
(5)
Anna T.

This place gets accolades from me on the atmosphere, the food, and the service! I've never had anything at The Fountain that I didn't like, however, this most recent visit took it to a whole new level of awesome! I am a big fan of a Cuban sandwich. Seriously, if it's on your menu I'm ordering it. The Fountain now has my favorite Cuban sandwich in St. Louis. The bread is toasty and delicious. There is a generous amount of pickles, and the meat has an amazing smoked BBQ flavor. I also had the pickle soup, which is always awesome. (Can you tell I really like pickles...?) My husband had the fig and bacon pie, which he loved. Also, don't skip out on the ice cream martinis. It doesn't matter which one, they are all simply divine!
(5)
Samantha A.

This place has the BEST comfort food. I am obsessed with their adult grilled cheese. In fact, it might be the best grilled cheese I have ever tasted. It comes with several different kinds of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses, along with green apple slices. This is a can't miss! I typically order it with a side of their homemade chips, which are pretty good. Last time I was here I ordered the grilled cheese with the stutz salad instead of the chips. It might be one of the best salads I have ever tasted. I would definitely recommend the salad over the chips as the side. In addition to great comfort food, they have amazing ice cream martinis. The grilled cheese combined with their ice cream martinis are the reasons I come back here. I have tried several now and would definitely say that the caramel apple is by far my favorite. It is super rich and creamy. I also appreciate that you can barely taste the alcohol. From 4-6 PM, their ice cream martinis are only $6! So great! Finally, I always find the staff friendly and helpful. The place is very cozy and welcoming, although I will say it can get rather loud during their busy hours. In sum, this is one of my favorite places in STL; I typically come here at least once every two weeks. If I lived closer, I'd probably come even more.
(5)
Ally C.

Went for ladies night one Friday evening. Of course as ladies we are always late, so they wouldn't seat us until our entire party arrived. So we huddled up around the bar and constantly were shifting around to get out of servers and other guests way as they tried to walk by. We were eventually seated and everyone seemed to enjoy all of their food and beverages. The food and drinks came out in a timely manner considering the full restaurant. We all left full and a little tipsy. Get the Dill Pickle Soup, Pesto Chicken and Chocolate Cherry Martini for "dessert" you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Arlene P.

My new favorite restaurant on this planet. Good thing I don't live in St. Louis or I would eat here daily til I could no longer fit through the door. Try some of their unique lunch options, like the Fig Pie (sadly, it's been a couple months, so I don't remember the exact name, but I think it had bacon, too, which I love). My sister and I split one of their unique sandwiches and the pie, so I got the best of both. DELISH!! The interior is stunning and the service was PERFECT. Could not have asked for a better dining experience!! OH, and don't get me started on the desserts!!! OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
(5)
Paige W.

Der-ish-ous
(5)
Tim A.

It must take a lot of guts to look at all the types of restaurants and cuisines out there, think for a second, and conclude "Nah, I'm not gonna do ANY of that." This is a truly a bizarre menu, and the place's specialties are presumably originating from another planet. Ice cream martinis? Orange-onion salads? What is going on here? I'll admit I didn't have what it takes to try the orange-onion salad, but the ice cream martinis are a neat idea. The waitress-recommended Voodoo Baby definitely tasted like ice cream, but it had more kick than I was expecting, which I liked. On the food front, I sort of wish I had thought to verify that all the sandwich options were hot. The Blackhawk was still delicious, but it was below 40 outside and with all the ice cream I was hoping for some heat to balance it out. On the plus, side, though, the Stutz salad is phenomenal. Weirdly enough, I think that salad was my favorite thing of the night. I finished the night off with a banana split, and they did a great job with it. Other than perhaps the salad, though, I don't think anything quite changed my life. However, unlike some places which I give 4 stars (which, by the way, is still very respectable, because this place is very good), I sense hints of greatness here and wouldn't surprised if it delivered a 5-star show if I ordered the right stuff and came back on the right night.
(4)
Shauna H.

A cousin who lives in the area convinced me to stop by this place with three little words: ice cream martinis. Holy awesomeness, Batman!! I think I counted 28 different martinis on the menu, and that doesn't include all the other drinks, sandwiches and desserts they offer!! My cousin had a chocolate cherry and a chocolate raspberry martini, and I had the mudslide and chocolate decadence martinis. Just... WOW. I remember that my sandwich was delicious, but really, I'm still dreaming about those two martinis. The service was great and I loved the 20's nostalgia ambiance. Can't wait for another chance to go back the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Kristy C.

This has been my favorite St. Louis restaurant since I first went there in summer 2009. It's our "go-to" place. We usually go once a month or more, and almost always bring out-of-town visitors here. I love the style; The Fountain has character for miles. I've had lots of the menu items, but always come back to the Blackhawk sandwich. The roast beef and goat cheese combo is amazing. I usually pair it with a soup for the Pick Two. The dill pickle soup is great, but my favorite is the Peanut, sometimes featured as the soup-of-the-day. My dining partner loves the Smitty sandwich, and was heart-broken when it became a "seasonal" or "daily special" only item. My favorite ice cream dessert is the Stutz sunday, a build-your-own, that I get with the chocolate ice cream and the homemade raspberry sauce. The raspberry sauce is a MUST, perfectly tart and delicious. My partner prefers the Standing Banana Split, and always subs Black Cherry ice cream for the usual Strawberry, to pair with the chocolate and vanilla scoops, raspberry sauce, and homemade hot fudge. I've had a couple of cocktails there, the seasonal chocolate l'orange was fantastic, but most have been simply too strong. The Old Fashioned was down-right undrinkable. The reason I give 4 stars instead of 5, is that lately the service has been so lack-luster. When we first started going there, the waiters were friendly, energetic, and pleasant. Since last fall, every waiter we've had (I'm thinking of two men, specifically, and on multiple occasions) has been mumble-y, avoids eye-contact, and generally acts like he'd rather be somewhere else. I hate it when a waiter comes up and leans on your table, as this guy does. It's a shame, because now when we go to our favorite restaurant, we're always saying, "I hope we don't get one of THOSE guys again."
(4)
Sasha K.

No corn syrup in the ice cream or soda. Great service and the salads are a nice way to balance the dessert. Also, the mini cones are the cutest things ever. You feel like you are holding a puppy.
(4)
Sara P.

Really unique choices of food and fun atmosphere. I love the mini icecream cones for something sweet with no guilt. :)
(5)
Scott W.

OMG! The Royal Grill sandwich = Yummerest!
(4)
Mark E.

Oh My Gawd! Amazing decor, a really innovative menu, heavy on soups, salads, and sandwiches, and a heart stopping (clogging?) selection of ice cream treats. The atmosphere is retro, as are some of the menu items, but the food is contemporary and very good. Two pages of ice cream items are on the menu, and it was hard to make a decision. I went for "the world's smallest ice cream cone" and the black cherry ice cream was to die for. Next time, I'll have to go for the giant ice cream treat, I have a feeling I won't be disappointed. Prices were reasonable and service was good. This is one of the really intriguing restaurants in the Locust/Olive street area of Midtown St. Louis, and after my fist visit, I'm sure I'll be back.
(5)
Jill S.

First off, I'm not the biggest ice cream eater, so when our project team chose The Fountain for our Christmas Party, I thought great, I better pack the mylanta. We had a reserved space in the back of the restaurant, which has a funky decor of painted ladies on the wall and tiles that are super slick, so don't come or get drunk there! We preorder trays of food, a mixture of sandwiches (didn't eat) & flatbreads (chicken pesto was great), salad (couldn't taste the salad for the dressing) & hummus/pita (yuck). Since I only had a sampling, I won't comment on the food...other than I wouldn't come there for a meal lol. But the drinks were well received by the group. I personally had 2 Champagne Floats, not sure of the correct name, but it was champagne (duh jill), sherbet and raspberry syrup. It was great. There were also rave reviews of some mint chocolate drink. Overall I'd recommend this place for an after dinner spot. Not really a romantic place, but it is definitely a must try!
(4)
Mike T.

Am I ashamed to say amongst a group of my friends that I prefer the delicious taste of Mango Mist Orbit Gum over its minty counterparts? Hell no. I'm proud to say that I like the taste of fruit and I really don't care what anyone thinks! This is exactly why on a recent group outing to The Fountain on Locust I boldly placed my order for the Sparkling Champagne Float. The simple phrase "Raspberry Sauce" triggered some sort of berry-induced tic that I absolutely couldn't control! And I don't think I wanted to control it either. I have found myself thinking about that Sparkling Champagne Float ever since that wintery December night. The champagne-flavored ice cream was the perfect consistency for pairing with such a bubbly liquid and the raspberry sauce, made in-house from fresh berries, was equal parts tart, sweet and refreshing. Now I know that 5 stars may be a little over the top considering all that I've sampled was a single drink but honestly, The Fountain is the total package. Great people, ice cream and more importantly, booze! Oh yeah, and the owner supposedly was the voice of a Smurf. Woot!
(5)
Eric C.

Went here after The Good Pie instead of Cafe Ventana. Had the Bearcat and is was pretty darn great. The service was good enough and the place wasn't too busy for a Saturday night. I would give it 5 stars but their window says they have espresso drinks but they only have regular coffee. Whats the deal??
(4)
Zachary M.

Okay first let me say that this review is tentative until I manage to come back and have a full meal here. My friends and I came here after eating at Pappy's Smokehouse literally a block away. We had just finished our meal and were talking about how we could go for just a bit of ice cream to finish the meal off and cleanse the pallet when from the seat next to us a guy tells us that he overheard us and recommended The Fountain on Locust. We were susceptible to suggestion at the time, and craving ice cream so we got up, and walked over there. We walked in, were greeted by the hostess and said we just wanted some ice cream and said we'd just sit at the bar. She seemed very eager though to sit us at a booth in the back. This is the first and only slightly negative thing I can say about our experience. We insisted on the bar (didn't want to take a server's rotation for 3 small orders of ice cream). Took the opportunity to look around and noticed that everyone seemed pretty happy here and that the food looked pretty good. We explained what we were doing there, the bartender (who was pretty nice and personable) gave us menus and made some recommendations. Looking at the menu you can tell that they definitely focus on deserts. There were several more desserts that I would have loved to try if I wasn't already feeling like I didn't have any room for something, so we then gave our orders, the smallest items on the menu. The worlds smallest cone for 90 cents and the worlds smallest sundae for 2 dollars (I got the sundae). I was impressed to learn that both the whipped cream and the hot fudge were all house made. Even more impressive was the taste of the whipped cream. This was without a doubt the best whipped cream I have ever tasted in my life. It could have been eaten by itself and I wouldn't have complained. The fudge was also very tasty. I also appreciated all the little care that went into making this tiny tiny sundae. We got our food and savored it for a good 10 minutes (which is impressive considering how small it was. We all left very satisfied and outside of an overly insistent host I couldn't think of one thing in that place that I would have recommended changing. In fact, two of us waited for the other to come outside from using the bathroom I couldn't help but listen in on another group of people leaving the place saying nothing but glowing things about their experience. Again this review is tentative, but from what I've experienced so far; from the happy staff to the high standards in their food I have to say this is one of the best run restaurants I have had the pleasure of eating at. I look forward to going back and trying a full meal and a full desert next time.
(5)
Will F.

This restaurant is the pinnacle of Ice Cream in St. Louis. It has a wonderful ambiance, delicious decor, and some damn good ice cream. But it's not just the ice cream that is heavenly. As a soda fountain, they make all their syrups, sauces, etc. in-house and so they're unbelievably good as well. So what this means is that figuring out what you are going to order is really a difficult decision. I frequently visit the Fountain after a show at the St. Louis Symphony, and I spend the majority of the show post-intermission paging through my mental recollection of their menu, attempting to decide in advance what I will order. That's definitely not healthy, but this place is THAT GOOD. One time I ordered an ice cream sundae, devoured it, decided I made a silly decision to leave without trying the almond ice cream, ordered it, ate it, then they gave me some house-made fudge for free. This place rocks. But they really should have some couches for the loungers among us
(5)
Benjamin S.

I'll preface to say my review is about the drinks here, and not about their food or specialty items, so consider this only within that realm. That said, I will never go here for drinks again. People seem to like the food and the Ice cream, so maybe if I am in the area again checking those things out *might* be a possibility. But it is clear and obvious, this is not a night spot. And if you want to have any well drinks, then don't even think about this wallet vacuum. Here was the girlfriend and I's tab: (2) Stella Artois, (1) Captain & Coke, (2) Skyy tonics, (1) well vodka tonic = $32.00. $32.00?? Did I accidentally walk into the Ladue Yacht Club? That is flat-out asinine. This would mean that the well drinks are about $6+ a piece. For that price you ought to have one of the best environments in town and Blueberry Hill-type pours (not even close, btw). And I agree with what someone else wrote about not knowing whether or not to pay at the bar or table. The waiter came to the table when our group of six first sat down and I ordered a beer. He passed by another time and took one person's drink order but didn't bother to ask anyone else. I sat for another 20 mins and then eventually decided to go to the bar and order. This was the case for the rest of the night as well. I will say the decor in the place is really neat and unique. But it sure as hellfire didn't constitute a $6 vodka tonic.
(1)
Alisha S.

Interesting decor - Old Hollywood - meets Art deco? There's something kinda old, but also something kinda modern about the place. While the menu is somewhat limited, the food is very good. The roast beef is tasty, though I had a hard time tasting the horseradish that was supposed to be on it. The home cooked crunchy potato chip are Yum. This place has very good service - a good place to have lunch with friends.
(4)
Julie K.

Oh My! Heavenly ice cream drinks that usually are only found in Wisconsin. This re- decorated car show room from 1916 is perfect for this old fashioned ice cream shop that also serves food(we only had drinks and desserts). Decor is art deco with beautiful woodwork. I had an almond joy sundae while others in our group enjoyed a brownie baked in a mug and topped with ice cream/whipped cream/fudge and martinis of every flavor imaginable! Our server was very attentive and polite. I believe their ice cream is from Cedar Crest in Manitowoc WI-my home town!!!!
(4)
Wendy C.

my review is only on their desserts because i was put into a spell the moment i sat down and saw the menu. the chocolate......ZANZIBAR CHOCOLATE!!! put that in a sundae and whip me to the moon their food is fresh including the whip cream! stop reading my review and go.. run .. FASTER!
(4)
Howie F.

This up and coming Locust Street area looks awesome to me. Taking all of the old car shops and creating new places. Well, i think they have the anchor for people to explore the area. As soon as you walk into The Fountain you know it's a special place. From the old time touches to the bright fantasy paintings all around, it's a trip back in time. The food was much better than I expected, sandwiches with nice salads, just enough to leave room for dessert. Then the dessert kicks your door down. Wow. So many different options to choose from and the ice cream is aged in Wisconsin, didn't know they could to that. They make everything else there and it shows. My gf and I split the three coins in the fountain, mint, chocolate and vanilla with hot fudge and whipped cream and chocolate coins. Suffice it to say, I wasn't into anything else sweet the rest of the day.
(5)
Emily R.

As soon as I got home from dinner at The Fountain I went straight to my kitchen to make a sandwich, because I was starving. The portions here are minuscule. I had the Pick Two with the potato/pickle soup and half an egg salad sandwich. I think it cost $7.99 but was more like $4-5 worth of food. The soup was very tasty but came in a tiny bowl (less than 1 Cup) and my sandwich should have had twice the amount of egg salad filling. The other diners in my group felt the same way: too-small portions for the prices. One of my fellow diners had a salad that was too heavy on the onions with very wilted and "rusty" lettuce. For dessert I got the "world's smallest sundae", which was totally pointless: literally 1 spoonful of sundae for something like $1.99. You might as well just splurge for the regular-sized dessert items. I do not recommend this spot for large groups. As I have unfortunately encountered with many establishments in STL, the place has the seating space and tables to accommodate large groups, but the kitchen cannot properly handle so many orders coming in at one time. In our group of 12, two of us didn't receive our meals until most of the people in our party were finishing their food. I think the kitchen misplaced or lost our orders and our waiter had to put in new orders for us. When we first sat down our orders were taken promptly, but after receiving our food our waiter seemed to forget about us. We had to flag him down to get our check, and he told us they were so busy we should go up to the counter to pay. It was confusing. I don't think it was our waiter's fault, he seemed pretty stressed and running around very busy, having to make drinks as well as wait tables. I got the impression that he was doing the bulk of the work in the restaurant while some other staff were not pulling their weight. The decor is impressive - I am a big fan of Art Deco - but decor alone does not make a good restaurant. I would be willing to return here just for drinks or dessert and preferably sit at the bar, but I know not to expect much.
(2)
Brittany H.

Went here THREE times in one weekend!! Started off with a Friday evening happy hour/dinner with my fellow teachers. Our group was amazed by the art deco design. We started with the Symphony Platter which is focaccia bread drizzled with olive oil, topped with mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce. Simply delicious! They have so many drink and ice cream options, it could become overwhelming, because you want to choose the right drink and ice cream! For dinner, I had a salad with grilled chicken, pears, cherries, nuts and their balsamic, which was very tasty. After dinner, I went to grab a drink down the street, at Urban Chestnut. My boyfriend and I wanted French fries after downing a few brews, so I recommended we go to the Fountain. We walked to the Fountain, asked if they had fries and we were told they do not fry any food, which is great! We saved ourselves from a heaping mound of grease and carbs, however I ordered The Bearcat for dessert which is a pile of homemade vanilla ice cream topped with caramel, fudge, nuts, bananas, and homemade whipped cream! Wowzer I was in heaven! My boyfriend had the pickle soup which was delicious. The next day we were downtown at the City Museum. When it was time for lunch, I decided to introduce my mom, aunt, and little cousin to the Fountain. Worked out great because the little cousin wanted chocolate ice cream for lunch...kids these days. Ordered the Symphony Platter once again and I heard several MMMM's. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich topped with bleu cheese. It was a little dry but had a nice flavor. I also had a cup of the pickle soup which is a nice blend of potato and dill ( I don't know if there are actual pickles in the soup). For dessert- the world's tiniest ice cream cone. The perfect amount of dessert! Service is OK if they aren't crowded. They seem flustered if busy. The young man in charge of the ice cream is friendly!
(4)
Amanda P.

Cute restaurant with good food, but the really special items are the desserts. I ordered the Dark and Sinister and I think it was literally the best dessert I've ever had in my life (and I've had a lot). It had marshmallow cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and the best chocolate ice cream I've ever tasted in a huge glass. Can't wait to go back again!
(4)
Lindsay W.

Very cool art deco decor, delicious desserts (including grown up dessert beverages) and yummy salads and sandwiches to boot! Can you say winner. I ventured to the Fountain this afternoon for lunch. For noon it was surprisingly not that busy. We got seated right away by a very prompt server. The problem with the place is that it is really difficult to pick which sugary delight to order. But alas it was lunch time I needed some sort of sustenance that was not simply dairy and sugar! I decided upon the fountain salad. Which had fresh apple, walnuts and fabulous sun dried cherries with a citrus dressing. It was outstanding. And for my sugary goodness I ordered a vanilla shake (sounds boring but was not). It was also very good. My friend ordered the white hawk sandwich. Which had turkey, goats cheese, fresh basil and garlic. He said that it was great! He also had the chocolate shake which he enjoyed. All in all a fun place with good food and a large assortment of desserts. I will be back for adult beverages and other desserts!
(5)
Jacqui S.

We visited on a Thursday evening when they had an event going on (Burlesque Bingo.) As a result, the place was really packed. We arrived about an hour before the event started and there was one group ahead of us (or so we thought) at the hostess station. After about 10 minutes, I approached the hostess, who hadn't even acknowledged my presence, and asked if I could get a table. She took my name and the number in my party but provided me with no additional information (wait time, whether there were reservations ahead of me, etc.) So as I watched people leave and tables get cleared, I had no idea why we weren't being seated. 35 minutes after arriving, during which time there was no interaction with anyone in the line, we were finally seated. Again it was a busy night, but the service was severely lacking. Our hostess (yep, same one) had not left us menus, so 10 minutes later when our waiter appeared, we had to ask for those. Once our food arrived, we had to ask for cutlery. The water glasses were not refilled until very late in the evening. The food was acceptable. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was flavored well without being overly spicy. The chicken was well cooked and not dry. Not one to go for their signature "ice cream martinis" I ordered a gin rickey. The prices are reasonable (6-8 for a cocktail) but fairly weak. They also use standard "fountain" ice which means your already watered down cocktail will be completely diluted by the time you finish it. The most impressive part of this restaurant is the decor. It is very streamline modern which fits very well into the history of the locust street buildings. I appreciated the clever integration of lighting into the murals on the walls and ceilings. I will probably go back on a day they aren't as busy, just to make sure that I didn't catch them on a bad night.
(2)
Geli V.

I tried The Fountain on Locust because of Yelp, and I was glad that I tried it. I was sad to find out that the Dill Pickle soup was not vegetarian, so I had a salad instead. As far as salads go, it was... a salad. Spinach, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, pecans... pretty normal. The people I were with had sandwiches and thought they were great. We did have ice cream after dinner and that was definitely delicious. This place is very unique and is worth trying at least just to see the wonderful interior!
(4)
Bridget S.

It's pretty remarkable that I've been to this place three times in the past year, and I live 5 hours away. It's also pretty remarkable that I haven't had any ice cream (ok, that's a lie - I had the "world's smallest cone" once). The food is great - somewhat unusual (dill soup, orange onion salad, etc.) but that's what I enjoy about the menu! The house-made sodas are excellent, and I highly recommend the root beer. Service is spotty, though very friendly. I think it's hard for a server to wait on tables, make milkshakes, run food and bus tables all at once, but it'd be nice to see other servers help out when their cohorts are in the weeds. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! Bring the family during the day for lunch and a sweet treat, or bring your friends (or a date) for a cocktail and a bit of retro romance.
(4)
Sharon A.

A Groupon encouraged us to try The Fountain on Locust. What a delightful surprise! The decor is fun Art Deco. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. I had the Royal Grille... 'adult grilled cheese' sandwich with white cheddar, mozzarella with a thin slice of apple on whole wheat... and the Stutz Bearcat salad... with spring greens,walnuts, mandarin oranges and fresh goat cheese. My husband had the roast beef and loved every bite. You just about cannot resist the ice cream delicacies which are made from 'aged ice cream from a family dairy in Wisconsin' and homemade toppings. In fact, the waitress' first question was if we were going to order ice cream or lunch, too. I saw a few of the 'world's smallest ice cream cones' being served. There is no reason NOT to have dessert when it is so small and a perfect taste size. I'm sure that we will go back. Did I mention the ice cream martinis? Street metered parking.
(5)
Tonii T.

Shorty (within 24 hours) after I posted my review, I got an email from the owner. I love a woman with hustle (extra star)!! She wanted to address all of my concerns. I will revisit the restaurant; the menu has really expanded since I've been there.
(4)
Ace C.

I really like this place. The High Hat (egg salad sandwich) is my meal of choice. I've had the Stutz Salad (personally, choose the balsamic dressing instead of the poppy seed, though both are good), and the St Louis City Salad, which is fine as well. I've had the Royal Grille (which is mozzarella, apples, & opt. turkey). Basically, I've never disliked a meal here. Some of their menu options aren't traditional American fare, but they're still worth a try, so dare it. They combine flavors well, more than usual. I love the Made-by-the-Glass Soda. Black Cherry is my favorite, whether it's a soda or an Ice Cream Float, it's THE BEST! I'd recommend that someone in your party tries any flavor of soda. After all, you are at the "fountain"! Our service here (through multiple visits) has been delightful (not one bad experience). They're often young and eager servers, whom in my experience are the best kind. They're all cute, thankful for the service, and genuinely seem to hope you've had a good meal. Awesome place! Thanks for the memories!
(4)
Nikki L.

We went here just for the dessert. So many to choose from on the menu. The "Bearcat" had hot fudge, hot caramel sauce over creamy butter pecan, on a bed of fresh bananas. It was huge. The "Dark and Sinister" had this "zanzibar chocolate ice cream" that was so dark and creamy, and the hot fudge was incredibly rich. As if we hadn't had enough, we humored the waiter by ordering a couple of chocolate candies. This place makes everything in the house except for the ice cream. Also love the art deco, so hip. Bring your date or friends here.
(5)
Michelle B.

Great ice-cream drinks! Average to bad sandwiches. The chicken and roast beef looked like they had been cooked and frozen. The grilled chicken had no grilled flavor at all. The house made horseradish sauce was missing from the roast beef sandwich which left it bland and very boring.
(3)
Angelica W.

When my college friends came into town, I tried to make a reservation at Fountain for 5. To my surprise, they were completely full that Saturday night and suggested I walk in and wait, estimating the wait to be between 30 mins to an hour. We only ended up waiting for about 15 minutes when the hostess personally came outside to fetch us (remembering that I had told her we would walk around outside). The service was a little slow because the place was packed, but the wait was worth it! Our waiter, Eric, was friendly and funny, offering suggestions in a patient, humorous way while we were being indecisive in a restaurant with the line out the door. I ordered the Mixed Salad Sandwich with Meat (one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, no lie) with a Stutz Salad and a Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup. The vanilla ice cream from the Brownie Cup will keep me coming back for sure(!) and the brownie had a crunchy/crusty top - delicious! My friends ordered the St. Louis City Salad, the Hot Roast Beef Melt (very tasty), the Blackhawk, and the Dark and Sinister for dessert. Every single thing was great but I maintain that the Mixed Salad Sandwich and the Chocolate Brownie Cake in a Cup were the best choices. The Dark and Sinister was a little too chocolatey, but hey, if you like chocolate, that's the one you go for. A cute, throwback place that I will definitely visit again - delicious entrees and desserts. I want to try the milkshakes next. The staff is great; only the wait might be a little long for the table and food, but it'll totally be worth it! The place is a bit noisy, but it's just because everyone is happily munchin' and chattin' away!
(5)
Lisa P.

Awsome ice cream cocktails! I wish we had a place like this near our home in WI. Then again...maybe it's better we don't beause I'd be there way too often. The zanzibar chocolate ice cream is the best. And when made into a Wicked martini it actually gets even better! This may be the first time I have ordered dessert after an ice cream cocktail, but I had to see the world's smallest ice cream cone...it's so cute! ...Not that I wanted an extra bite of that zanzibar chocolate or anything like that :) Might "have to" stop by there one more time before we head back to WI to try their pretzel cone. Sounds too good to pass up...especially with some more zanzibar chocolate!
(5)
Sean B.

Wow, a place that makes a GREAT martini. I don't say that often enough. I order dry, they make dry. Seems like it shouldn't be complicated, but it really is at most places. I have no idea about any of the other cocktails, but really the martini is what it should be. Food-wise, I've never been disappointed, and a highlight for me was the egg-salad sandwich. Not that I would describe the egg salad as, "What's Up, Tiger Lily," good, but good. Worth a try if you appreciate a good cocktail.
(4)
Amanda Z.

I cannot believe it took me this long to check this place out. Finally came here for lunch with a coworker the other day and I was not disappointed. The lunch is not exactly super creative, and they don't offer a ton of special things, but there are certain things about this place that I just loved. First off, I had great service. The waitress kept my glass full and even helped us talk our way out of a parking ticket. That's some service in my book. I simply loved the ice cream here. I mean, it was amazing. The serving was massive, the ice cream was perfect and the hot fudge was so freaking good I could have eaten one of their huge sundae bowls filled with only that. I also appreciate anywhere that gives you real chunks of nuts on your ice cream and not those little chips you get at most places. Finally, you get those little french fry chip sticks with your sandwiches. I mean, how awesome is that. I don't think I have had those things since I was a little kid. I love it! I don't remember the official name of them, but I love them. All in all, a good experience. The cost was low, the food was tasty and some things there were awesome.
(4)
Meagan S.

Perfect place for drinks/dessert and for taking out-of-towners. Great food and ambiance - the dill pickle soup is a must have, and every sandwich is excellent. And dessert, by the way? From the World's Smallest cones to behemoth sundae creations, the house-made ice cream is absolutely delightful.
(4)
Emma F.

I love their coconut chip ice cream. Definitely the best!
(4)
Raahul R.

Excellent homemade ice cream. The whipped cream in particular was fantastic. Best whipped cream I've had by far.
(5)
Cora K.

Got a gift certificate to this place over 6 months ago and just last month FINALLY had the GREAT pleasure of going!! Perfect spot for lunch. I'm in love with the mixed salad salad sandwich!! One sandwich that I will actually crave:-) yummy homemade ice cream that you won't be able to get enough of! We will be back.
(5)
Brian D.

The Fountain has become my new favorite place to take friends for a night cap after a game or show. I have not tried any of the food, but am working my way through the dessert martini list. I haven't had a bad one yet. Not as big a fan of the liqueurs poured over ice cream. Fountain atmosphere is more fun vs the romantic setting at Baileys Chocolate Bar. Waitstaff is good and always fun to joke with, but they seem stretched too thin at times.
(4)
Fausto S.

Excelent Martinis, try the Ugly Stepsister
(5)
sarah c.

I've been to the Fountain a few times now, once to drink only and once to eat and drink. I'm not sure why one reviewer claimed to still be hungry later. On both occasions, I felt like I needed to be rolled out the door! I'll start with the food. Oddly, they have no appetizers, which my friend and I had planned on sharing. Ya know, light meal and all so we didn't spoil our dessert. So, instead we decided to split a couple of pizzas, the grilled onion one and the margherita. We envisioned maybe 4 slices to each pizza, perfect for sharing. Now, here in St. Louis, most pizzas are round. Heck even the "square beyond compare" is round. So we were very surprised to get a little rectangular pizza a bit larger than an old-school cell phone. My friend even commented that it was more like garlic cheese bread than pizza. It was very good, don't get me wrong. Like really awesome cheese bread with a delightful focaccia crust. Just not what we had envisioned. We did cut both "pizzas" in half so the sharing thing still worked, but it was kinda weird. We felt that the server should have perhaps explained the format when we said we wanted to split two pizzas. Anyway, they came with a little side salad that reminded me a lot of the Pasta House salad. Lettuce, onions, peppers with a vinaigrette. It was good, but I would have rather had the Stutz salad that comes with sandwiches. On to the drinks! One word: rich. But, what else do you expect when you're mixing ice cream and booze? Between my friends and I, we managed to sample a good portion of the menu. Toblerone: If there was anything besides chocolate in there, it was completely overpowered by the chocolate. My friend who ordered it wondered if she had mistakenly been served the Grand chocolate. It supposedly has hazelnut, which makes sense given its namesake, but we couldn't taste it. Very very rich and too sweet. Almost hard to drink. Mudslide: Awesome. This one's probably my favorite. It's sweet, but not overwhelming so, and definitely has good coffee vibe. The little crushed oreos are the cherry on top. Literally. Espresso: Exactly like melted coffee ice cream Champagne Float: For some reason, it was much more bitter than we expected. The champagne sherbet is really good, but something's not quite all the way there with it. We actually suggested to the waiter that a better shot at this might be orange sherbet and champagne for a mimosa type drink. This one is good if you're having sweet overload though Grasshopper: Delicious. Like melted mint chocolate chip ice cream One thing about the ice cream martinis is that they're more ice cream than alcohol. You would have to drink a lot of them to get a buzz and even the Man vs Food guy couldn't handle that many milk shakes. If you're looking to get drunk on yummy candy martinis, Absolutli Goosed is a much better bet. For liquid dessert, though, they really hit the spot.
(4)
Kyle P.

After two visits to The Fountain, I am impressed with the concept, menu, and style. But the service today was disappointing. The personal attention of the owner is a nice touch, but the one server working was overwhelmed and uncoordinated. She did apologize and acknowledged the slow service with a 15% discount off our check, but I'll still think twice before suggesting a meal here with friends in the future. I'm rooting for this place to succeed--but they need to get service right to keep people coming back. If you want to give it a try, consider sitting at the counter for better attention.
(3)
Brian A.

Pineapple upside-down cake in a cup was delicious. we stopped in for dessert after hearing rave reviews, so I can't give a full review, but this place seems to live up to the hype.
(4)
Jennifer B.

I saw this place advertised on Show Me St. Louis and just had to check it out. The Fountain is better than advertised! The walls - hand painted by the owner - are spectacular and will keep your eyes entertained throughout your visit. Ok, I did it....I tried the pickle soup....and I loved it! Of course, I had the nickname of 'pickles' as a child due to my love of dill. So, there you go - others might not love it so much, I just don't know. Getting a sandwich was hard as half of the selections were wiped out to me due to food allergies. I settled on a peanut butter and banana with honey as I have never tried it before - it was glorious! Everyone, if you value my reviews at all then do please check this place out!
(5)
Melissa K.

Excellent waitstaff, and the best chocolate martini I've had in Saint Louis. Heard the bathroom is fancy (has been nominated for America's best bathroom) but never made a trip. Would love to try it again.
(4)
lovesmyanimals l.

I tried this place out last night and incredible. Based on a previous review I tried the dill soup and for fun tried the peanut butter soup as well. Both wonderful. Selection on main courses is decent, but you won't be disappointed on anything you choose. There are options for both veggies and non veggies. And the desserts, again incredible. To make the place even more "special" the owner comes out and talks to everyone. She is very engaged in the restaurant and really wants everyone to have a unique and wonderful experience. I walked out of the fountain looking forward to my next trip :)
(5)
carlos R.

Damn great place, service was great. They were very busy so we got ice cream to go. Girl at front recommended the " almond joy" she was right. It was great
(5)
April C.

Great food and drinks! Did I mention the ice cream?
(4)
Elizabeth L.

This place is amazing! I found it be accident one day when it was first opening. The menu was different and everything sounded so good! The owner even came out and offered me homemade fudge, on the house. Since then, the place has grown and it seems to be pretty busy most days. The ice cream is phenomenal! The phosphate sodas...such a treat! The curtained-off tables with the speakers that play the little soap opera are fabulous! I highly recommend this place. (Even the bathrooms are great! They even won an award!)
(5)
Tristan B.

The ice cream martinis? To die for.
(5)
Sarah S.

After an exceptional first visit, I was excited to show off St. Louis' best to my in-laws. We grabbed the same booth, got the same waiter, and had a less than satisfactory experience. Yeah, the ice cream was beyond compare but our waiter was clearly trying to hurry us along. He asked if we needed more time before ordering, I said yes. He stood by the table until we made up our minds. My mom-in-law and I got the wrong orders, they ran out of the ice cream we ordered, so they asked if they could just add the toppings they'd forgotten to add the first time. Bad idea as I found out the combo of choc sauce and caramel sauce on butter pecan doesn't taste so great. We were promptly brought the bill before we'd finished eating and our waters were left unfilled until we left. Maybe it's because it was 9pm and we ordered only ice cream sundaes rather than more expensive fare but I SO wanted my in-laws to have a good experience and this was less than good.
(2)
Gazelle T.

The owner responded to my review, basically telling me I didn't know what I was talking about. I don't appreciate it when owners of businesses do this. If you look at my yelping history you can see that I am a thorough reviewer, I give out very few bad reviews, and I always give my reasons for doing so. The fact that your restaurant has been well reviewed elsewhere doesn't matter to me. I ate there; I didn't have a great experience, and since yelp is a community through which I find new places to go and try to recommend places I enjoy to others I felt obligated to let people know about my experience. If a review like mine had been posted before, I might have eaten somewhere better and cheaper that night. My bill was also the amount that I said it was. You basically called me a liar, which is reprehensible in a business owner. We got two drinks, two meals (there was a surcharge for getting the soup with your sandwich, which our server did not tell us when he mentioned this was an option) and a banana split. With tax and tip the total came to over $50, which I consider to be extremely expensive for what we ordered. I also work in the food service industry, and the business I work for prides itself on excellent customer service. Our owner takes EVERY customer complaint seriously, even the silly ones. She tries to use them all as a way to improve the business. If you had responded to my review in a more thoughtful manner I would have been happy to give you more details about my experience, and I would have thought better of your business for trying to improve, and I would have updated my review to reflect that.
(1)
Chris T.

Great little place. The adult shakes and drinks are a must and the food is slightly above average. The atmosphere is what everybody goes for. I would recommend stopping by to see the place and have some desert for dinner.
(4)
Craig C.

I've updated my review to 3 stars since the owner of TFOL took the time to read and reply to my review, and apologize for the issues we had.
(3)
Michelle S.

I loved it. Just had some ice cream (just?! It was amazing and rich and the perfect amount!) I thought it was beautiful inside and the staff was attentive and nice. I would love to eat, drink, and play more with this amazing restaurant. Expect me soon!
(5)
Katy P.

A friend and I came here while visiting St. Louis. It was delicious! It was a while ago, and I forgot to write a review in a timely manner... That said, I ordered some kind of milkshake and my friend had some sort of ice-cream cocktail concoction. They were both delicious! In addition to the yummy ice cream, the decoration of the place is pretty intriguing and fun to look at. Prices were about average--I think my milkshake was worth what I paid for it. If you're in the mood for some tasty ice cream or a cocktail, I'd highly recommend this place!
(5)
A G.

Came here for lunch on a Sat with out-of town visitors. Everything we ordered came out timely and was delicious. The Birdseed salad was great! I rate most places by their salads. I figure if they take time for detail of flavors in making salad then everything else will most likely be good. Also try the Mixed Salad Sandwich..delish! Will definitely be back!!
(5)
Peter R.

I love this place. The walls have great decor -- I'm not much of an enthusiast of artwork, but this place works for me. Glancing through the menu, I didn't see much that really grabbed my eye, but once I found the Dr. John -- a peanut butter and banana w/ honey sandwich -- I figured I had to try it. It's definitely something that I don't regret doing, it was delicious. It was a bit frustrating to down the matchstick fries, especially since they didn't have much flavor, but ah well. I also had a black cherry milkshake, which came with the mixing tin and milkshake glass, keeping to the 50s-type feel of the place. Delicious, and well worth scooping the cherry bits out of the bottom of the glass. Total came to just over $10 -- a little more than I expected, but the service was excellent, the waitresses personable, and the food well worth it.
(4)
Anthony C.

Return trip to The Fountain on Locust converts this once cynical diner into an admirer. This time I went on a weekday, during the lunch hour. There was no wait for the table and the server, Ann I believe, was there immediately to give me a menu and take a drink order -- a sugar free black cherry phosphate, which was very good and thirst-quenching. I ordered their version of a grilled chesse -- there's comes with hunks of apple in amidst the melted cheese. On the side a Stutz Salad, with warm, soft goat cheese. All around a good meal, but not great hence four stars not five, in a beautiful restaurant that was brimming with people who all appeared to be enjoying themselves. The piece de la resistance was my view of their emblematic fountain out front festooned with encircling greenery and bursting with inviting vitality. From the outside, once your meal is done, take a moment to stand on the sidewalk and take a backward glance at the simply stunning facade of The Fountain on Locust. More like an Oasis on Locust. Highly recommended.
(4)
Mike B.

Nothing in particular to add to other reviewers. Good, interesting food. Served slowly. Followed by some great ice cream treats and ice cream themed martinis.
(4)
Danielle F.

In 3 short words: Heaven on earth I had a craving for ice cream last night, you know the kind of desire where you know there is no way you can ignore it and if you do you won't be able to sleep. Yeah, I had it bad. So, my husband and I headed out to The Fountain on Locust for the 1st time. Well, let me just tell you, I slept like a baby after having some of the best ice cream that has ever crossed my lips! I was in the mood for banana & vanilla and decided on the 'Bearcat' upon recommendation by our waiter, even though the idea of butter pecan ice cream did not sound that great. Well, it ended up the butter pecan was the highlight of the 'Bearcat' with its creaminess and WHOLE pecans. Also the orange slice on top was a yummy surprise. My husband had the 'Dark and Sinister' and the way he described it was, "The chocolate wasn't dark but it was deep, I mean really deep". So, I highly recommend this place for all except ice cream addicts like myself because, frankly, I am not really sure how I am going to keep my self away from this place, seriously!
(5)
Erin B.

I went here for lunch, so if you're curious about the night-scene at The Fountain, skip my review. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and I wasn't totally impressed - it wasn't really anything better than what I could make at home. I also had an ice cream sunday, and the ice cream was only ok. I will say it looks like this place is probably a hit at night on the weekends - the decor is pretty amazing and they have a fun drink menu. I'll probably try it again when I'm not looking for good food.
(3)
Georgia R.

My brother and I visited this place one evening, and as we walked in, there were still customers sitting around eating and laughing. The hostess asked us if we were having dinner or just dessert. We told her both, and she seated us near the window. We noticed a faint scent of bleach, but realized too late that the staff had already mopped the floors in preparation for what came next. The waitress came over, and when we started to order dinner, she said "the kitchen's closed." So why did the hostess ask if we were here for dinner, giving us a different impression? The waitress didn't have an answer. We then ordered desserts and coffee, hoping to enjoy what was available. In the meantime, another waitress started stacking chairs on tables around us. The manager (whomever he was, if he was even there) should have a trained staff that knows NEVER to stack chairs until the last guest is gone - but perhaps that's company policy. If they're that desperate to close down, then STOP admitting customers - have the hostess tell us that you're CLOSING. The waitress returns to tell us that the coffee machine has been emptied and shut off, but there's some decaf left. We decline her offer. Then we get the ice cream. Thankfully mine turned out okay - but my brother had ordered an ice cream soda, which (according to the menu) should consist of soda, lots of ice cream, and a syrup of your choice - instead he got a glass full of watered down soda, lots of ICE but no ice cream, and a little syrup flavoring. The waitress then ignored us (or else forgot about us) while she closed out her checks and chatted at the bar with her fellow staff members. Finally we got another staff member's attention and she got the check for us. Terrible service, lack of training, and no matter how good those menus make the ice cream sound, it just didn't live up to expectations.
(1)
Norris M.

Visited on June 9 and June 15, 2012. Was not sure what to expect. Was very happy both times with the food and ice cream choices. The Pesto Chicken was excellent! The bubbling mozzarella cheese sent this open faced sandwich over the top! Tried Three Coins in a Fountain as dessert--excellent trio of ice creams and chocolate sauce. The Zanzibar chocolate ice cream is to die for. Second visit I tried The Royal Grille which is an adult grilled cheese sandwich. Nicely done! The ice cream choice for the second visit was the Coconut Almond. Excellent flavor blend of coconut in vanilla ice cream base with chocolate chips and almonds throughout. Very pleased with both ventures. They serve a variety of specialty ice cream martinis and those seemed very popular. The dining room is somewhat noisy due to the hard surfaces. If you are meeting people there be aware that they will not seat the party until all are present! Enjoy!
(4)
Sara F.

This place is fast on it's way to becoming a St. Louis treasure. We took our little girl there before going to the circus and it was the perfect place for a special treat. The lunch options were ok; they are at least trying to be more creative with kids' menu items. However, foodwise, the star of the show was our ice cream sundae. As a fat girl who worked through high school in a custard shop, I can say with authority that this is one of the best ice cream sundaes you will ever have. The hot fudge is truly divine. We shared a Bearcat and every bite was perfect. The Fountain makes all of their own sauces and toppings from scratch and you will be amazed. Service, as many others have mentioned, was not the best. The owner has an excellent sense of aesthetic; it seems perhaps she hires people mainly for this purpose and not much else. The lot of them mostly lounged around by the bar like models on a break at a photo shoot.
(4)
Connie R.

This is one of my favorite places to take out of towners. Also, a great spot for impressing a date. I should also suggest Burlesque Bingo the first Thursday of each month for a little bit of naughty fun. The Almond Joy Sunday is my absolute favorite, tastes just like the candy.
(4)
Tim L.

Lunched here today. It was nice. Sweet look to the place. Excellent roast beef sandwich. Good service. Intriguing menu. I'll be back.
(4)
Lisa C.

You know a place has potential when the smell of garlic hits you right as you walk in. Even though we wanted dessert, I thought the items on the meal menu looked pretty good. You MUST (I command you) have the Pineapple Inside Out Cake, a glorious concoction of sponge cake, pineapple, hot buttered caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream in a mug. I think my eyes rolled back in my head when I took the first bite. And their Zanzibar chocolate ice cream is delish. Eat up, kids.
(4)
Judith S.

I can honestly say I think I paid their rent last month. I have become obsessed with this place. Sure it's not in the best place in town, but that is why you should go visit this place on a Tuesday night. Midtown is one of the areas the city is working on redeveloping, and yes it can be a little off, if you're afraid of hipsters (Fubar is down the street). That is why people should go and visit this diamond in the rough. The fountain offers a place where you almost feel you have stepped back in time. I took my parents this week while they were in town and my mom was in love. She said it reminded her of the soda fountains she use to go to as a kid. This place features a menu that is simple, fresh, and good. Their sandwiches and soups are amazing, and their salads are fresh. I think besides the ice cream, their soups are the stand out. I always look to the chalk board when I walk in to see what they have. On the weekends they feature a chili of the week, which is pretty good as well. Service can be hit or miss. I have had great service, and I have had okay service, the kind where sometimes I think it's more lack of work ethic. I am upset that they got rid of my favorite sandwich, the Veggie, when they changed the menu. I hope it will return maybe this spring. I think I miss it most because it made me feel less guilty about ordering the Bearcat at the end of the meal. This desert is the best thing ever invented! I won't explain it, just go and get it, and see for yourself. I will be dreaming of that desert until I go and get it again.
(5)
Tim E.

Great ice cream drinks and terrific sandwiches make this an enjoyable spot for lunch or a late night treat.
(4)
Corey J.

A favorite of MINE and my STAFF at 212 Salon! Everything is sooo good there. The pesto chicken, the ice cream and cocktails... also I can never leave without having one or two of the homemade orange peel candies. Great place to pick up an order of billy goat chips also. THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALWAYS BEING GREAT!
(5)
Eliza B.

While I decided to take in some more substantial fare than their raved about desserts, I was no less impressed. I tried the grilled cheese and apple sandwich and was exceedingly satisfied. It was good enough that I felt validated spending money on a dish I could produce for less money and time myself. (After re-reading that, I feel a bit silly. But it really was good.) I took away one star because they didn't offer fries. I was kind of counting on them with my grown-up kid dish... but they made me eat salad. :( That's all right. Redemption is possible with a return visit including ice cream.
(4)
Carrie I.

Three words: World's tiniest sundae. The Fountain is onto something.
(5)
Marley H.

YUM!!!! Get the chicken+pesto sauce on bread, good portion size, yummy food :D and great prices. Awesome desserts!!!!! I recommend the Jack-monkey shake thing!!!!!!
(5)
Jacob H.

The fudge is awesome. Fun little spot with some cool features. You can listen to old radio soap shows while you dine. The service, while always kind, is sometimes slow.
(4)
mike h.

Yeah, I'd eat here. The dill-pickle soup--it isn't. It's a potato soup with dill and perhaps some vinegar. So it's not made from dill pickles, if that's putting you off. Try it, it's very good no matter what they're calling it. The rest of the food--tasty. Kinda eclectic like they weren't sure exactly what to put on there. Sort of a 'heavy cafe' menu. Sandwiches, soups, pizza. Try the soup trio. Very good. It's listed under 'polish food' on my Blackberry app, so we went in there looking for perogie. Nope. But the owner was in the front booth and was cool enough to direct us to the polish festival at the Falcon Hall a few minutes away. The food there was terrible so we came back to the Fountain and ate. It's become a default place for us in St. Louis, *especially* because it's close to downtown where we spend most of our time, and because it's open late. Downside: closed Mondays. Nobody's perfect, I guess. You can't review the place without mentioning the dessert. The ice cream is as good as the menu claims. They take this seriously and it does actually live up to the hype. I would make the trip there for dessert alone. You also can't get away with not mentioning the interior--it's beautiful and it might be worth the trip even if the food wasn't so hot (it's not bad, though, so you don't have to pick). Used to be a Stutz dealership and the interior is fascinating. I like the place. I like the food, I like the desserts, and I love that they've put it where it is. That the neighborhood is attempting to gentrify is an understatement, but go. It's certainly worth the trip, and it's certainly become one of our favorites.
(4)
Morgan H.

I'm a big fan. The ice cream is wonderful, as is the food. I haven't met an ice cream martini there that I didn't like. Try the dill pickle soup - it is very nice. The homemade hot fudge is really amazing. I highly recommend. The service is good, but watch out for a show rush - it can get a little crazy...
(4)
Meredith H.

i planned lunch for 12 to kick off a bachelorette party in STL last weekend. the staff was helpful from start to finish - reserving tables for us, making an adorable sign welcoming the bride, making seperate checks for our large party, etc etc etc the food was good - soups, sandwhiches, and salads that were perfect for lunch. our waiter was very friendly and focused, even after the kitchen messed up the second page of his ticket. he admitted that there was a mistake, told us we would have our food in a few minutes, and we did. other servers were quick with water refills and drink orders. all in all a great experience to kick off the party!
(4)
Anna F.

Where has this place been all my life?! This restaurant is not only beautiful, but the food is so ... different! I've been tired of eating the same old stuff everywhere, but they have gone outside the box. Try the focaccia with spinach artichoke spread - it is amazing. Lots of options for the meat eater, but for the vegetarian (like me), you are in business as well! Lots of options that aren't just the same old thing. Their homemade hummus rocks my world! If it's sugar you want, oh...my...god! Their ice cream desserts are delicious little works of art. The zanzibar chocolate ice cream is the darkest chocolate ice cream I have ever seen, and it tastes like actual chocolate. The one and only downside: they don't deliver!!! No!! I have fantasies of sitting on the couch in my pajamas and a homemade brownie with ice cream and hot fudge just arriving at my door. haha. Good job, fountain! I heart you! ;)
(5)
Sue B.

First time at The Fountain and it was a real treat. The ice cream was amazing, so much to choose from it was hard to decided. Luckily our waiter helped steer us in the right direction. Service might have been a tad slow, but hey, we were entertained watching beautiful martinis being made. It was like watching an artist at work. Coming back for sure and will definitely try out other menu items.
(4)
Brenda W.

One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Love the atmosphere, highly recommend the Almond Joy sundae or any of their ice cream martini concoctions. Lunch and dinner items are great too, more on the health conscious side, and most come with a side salad instead of a load of fries dumped on your plate! Excellent!
(5)
Diane H.

My husband and I had dinner at this restaurant last night. Sandwiches were good, the Number 7 was excellent. The dill pickle soup was unusual, but not something I'll wake up thinking I'll die if I don't have it. The grilled cheese with apples was wonderful as well. However, the real star was the ice cream. Best. Ice Cream. Ever. We tried the Coconut Almond Joy, Irish Coffee and the chocolate. The atmosphere is really cool as well...a great place to take out of towners to lunch. We will go back again, definitely for ice cream!
(4)
Sarah M.

SOOOOO delicious!!!! Their ice cream is out. of. this. world. PLUS the ambiance and decor is phenomenal. They stay open late, so it's a perfect place to head after a movie or theater show. I can't get enough of their speciality sundaes! They also make regular food, which is really good, although I'm not a huge fan of their soups, which they brag about a lot. My fav is the Mixed Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Dark and Sinister sundae. Such a perfect place for a night out with the girls, dessert with the family, or a date!
(5)
Lauren C.

The atmosphere of The Fountain is so fun and welcoming! I think it was in an old church or something because the benches for the booths look like old church benches! My roommate and I went in because we were craving ice cream... let me tell you... this experience was GREAT. We sat at the bar and got a big ice cream sunday with coconut and chocolate ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. It was the best ice cream sunday I have ever had! Swear by it! I will definately go back to try some of their food!!
(5)
kathy h.

Have been here several times.It's really good. We go with friends who know the owners and they are good people. A little pricey but yummy. The bill can add up fast. Love the Almond Joy hot fudge sundae.
(4)
Alf A.

the most amazing chocolate ice cream i have ever had. do not skip dessert. seriously. the brulee banana split is to die for.
(5)
Stefani P.

This place is worth checking out just to see the space. They have done a great job decorating. It looks like an old art deco soda shop and some of the booths even play a radio show. There is a huge menu of classic ice cream desserts, ice cream martinis, and some very tempting baked goods. There brownie in a mug is unbelievable. Everything is high fructose corn syrup free - even the sodas. There food menu is small, however, everything was tasty. If you are looking for something different, try the peanut or pickle soup!
(4)
Alan S.

I visited The Fountain with Ryan and Kelly after enjoying a filling dinner at Pappy's Smokehouse on Olive in St. Louis. I mention having eaten immediately before visiting The Fountain (for dessert only) because I often have greater expectations for dessert after a satisfying full meal. That said, I really enjoyed the selection I chose for my dessert. I ordered the "Nutty Irishman" an large serving of creamy Irish coffee ice cream enhances with pecans, hot fudge and whipped cream -- delicious (and I ate the whole thing). I also sampled Kelly's "Supreme Cream Puff", a 3 inch diameter cream puff filled with vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge -- also excellent. The extra creamy ice creams are from Wisconsin & the sauces are house-made. I was a bit disappointed by the service. Our waiter seemed somewhat inattentive -- however, the bartender stepped up to the task and more than once stepped in to make sure we were covered.
(4)
Sarah M.

Go here! It's delish!
(5)
Reid E.

Great atmosphere. Ice cream flavors, selection, and quality were top-notch! We stopped in after a fun day at the City Museum. Service was outstanding!
(5)
Ellie S.

Loved this place! The dill pickle potato soup was delicious, but you better really like dill to try this. And the adult grilled cheese with the thin apple slices was to die for. Absolutely perfect. Loved the ice cream Martinis too. The espresso martini was my favorite, but we also tried one with caramel. With the cute decorations and laid back ambience, this place was perfect.
(5)
Stephanie W.

Amazing food, great staff, nice atmosphere. I went here for my birthday dinner a few days ago I got the veggie lasagna, pickle soup, birthday martini, and brownie in a mug. Everything was great! will be back.
(5)
Katherine B.

Came here for dinner. We had a great vegetarian chickpea coconut milk soup, so filling. I ordered a meatball sandwich - the marinara was really distinct and seemed homemade. I always love that they bring you the 'leftover' malt when you order 1 - they fill up your glass and then bring you the other half in the silver container that they make it in. We ordered a chocolate banana malt, which was enough for 2. It's pretty redundant to talk about how awesome their ice cream/malts are, at this point it's a fact! We had a really great waiter who was really attentive. The owner or manager was out helping and noticed our water almost empty and promptly filled it. I appreciated all the personal touches. Will definitely be back!
(5)
Jennifer C.

Great place!! Loved the atmosphere and menu. Oh the menu! Food was good and seated quickly even with how busy it was.
(4)
Kari T.

This place is top notch from the service to the drinks to the food. I had the Tuesday special (warm spinach salad), side carrot salad and absinthe sparkling drink. Yumm!!!! This is a great place to eat
(5)
Jamie R.

LOVED it. I came here for a weekday lunch with some work friends, and I had pretty high expectations after reading the other Yelp reviews. I was not disappointed! First off, the food. So many of the sandwiches looked great, I don't think you can really go wrong here. I got the signature mixed salad sandwich, and added chicken. The veggies were fresh and delicious, but it was really the melted mozarella and the lightly toasted baguette that sealed the deal. Delicious. And then, the main attraction: dessert! I was tempted by the tiny ice cream sundae, if only because it is completely adorable. But I ended up getting a scoop of Zanzibar chocolate on the pretzel cone. The ice cream was a dark chocolate and paired with the salty cone it was amazing. Other desserts at my table: the peach bellini "adult float," the mini brownie in a mug, and the seasonal key lime pie ice cream. Everything looked incredible. My one complaint: service was very slow. When our server was there, he was very pleasant and responsive, but he just disappeared for long periods of time. Maybe that would have been okay for dinner on a Friday or something, but we did need to eventually go back to the office. All in all, it was delicious and I can't wait to go back. There are so many things I want to try, I don't think I will ever make it through the pages and pages of ice cream martinis, adult floats, and other desserts. But I'm going to try!
(4)
Brian M.

I have never been disappointed with The Fountain on Locust, it has become my go to place for a quick lunch in Midtown or the ideal desert stop after dinner. Great drinks, desserts, and good food. I do wish that they would expand the menu a little bit more, not a lot of options for dinner however what they do have is really good. Fountain is basically and old fashion ice cream parlor that serves some amazing light lunch style meals. Basically they offer a limited menu which consists of sandwiches, salad, soup, and some flat bread entrees. The main reason here is for the deserts or adult ice cream based drinks which are great. The ice cream martini's here are out of the world, some of my favorites are the Thin Mint, which tastes exactly like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie, and Love Potion #9, which is essentially a peanut butter and jelly drink made with Chambord, Frangelico and Vanilla Deluxe ice cream. Amazing. The ice cream here is top notch, very high quality and something that should be tried by itself. I highly recommend a visit to the Fountain on Locust.
(5)
Allison U.

The Fountain on Locust has a special place in my heart! Along with a few other girls from my floor freshman year, I walked through their front doors back in 2009 and have frequented The Fountain ever since. Most of the time I've come with some of my girl friends; nights that consisted of noshing on some of the most delicious ice cream that I've found in STL thus far. But of course I had to sample their ice cream martinis once I turned the ripe old age of 21 and I've been known to sample their delicious soup offerings everyone once and a while. I'm a big fan of their Coconut Almond Joy ice cream and it's definitely worth it to get their homemade chocolate sauce on top! Whether you're looking for a spot to stop for soup and a sandwich or a late night snack or sweet treat, The Fountain is one of my go-to's. The Art Deco decor is just right and adds to this restaurant's hole-in-the-wall charm. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!
(5)
Bret H.

Everytime I go, I get a different meal and I have yet to be disappointed. The drinks are great and the staff has always been knowledgeable about what is in the food and the options available. I absolutely love the Dill Pickle soup, which is the only consistently served soup on the menu. I've gotten the tomato bisque and the beef stroganoff and both were wonderful. I personally really appreciate the alternating soup menu. It's different everyday, which was frustrating my second time back, but it's forced me to try new things on the menu, which has made me love this place that much more. This is the first place I take all of my first time St.Louis visitors. Go there. Have a drink. Eat some soup.
(5)
Christie S.

A trip to The Fountain on Locust is like I got into my DeLorean, fired up with flux capacitor, and set it for the Roaring 20's. Hellloooo McFlyyyyy...this place is awesome! Every trip to the general vicinity around the Fountain becomes an excuse for us to stop in. I've only gone for the ice cream, but they do have a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. It really is perfect for all demographics. It's a great place to impress out-of-towners or those county dwellers that don't usually set foot in the city. It's ice cream, so kids love it (they'll also love the old fashioned candy counter). They also have their fair share of boozy ice cream martinis (like an entire menu page, two columns full) to please the adults. There's no where else like it in St. Louis and is a must try!
(5)
K Sera S.

I don't quite know how to express it....How about this: if you like chocolate and/or ice cream and you don't go here, you are going to die with regrets.
(5)
Chelsea M.

This was an awesome afternoon spot! Delicious food, really fun atmosphere and great desserts. We got there early and glad we did due to the wait of folks when we left. Can't wait to go back and try burlesque bingo!!!
(4)
Jennifer M.

Seriously in love with this place! Hight top egg sandwich and dill soup to die for. So excited for dessert!
(5)
Desiree B.

I was pretty excited to try this for the first time last night after seeing the other reviews, but I left fairly disappointed. Though we were greeted immediately and our table for 8 was ready, we opted to grab a drink at the bar as we were early and the first to arrive. The BF was excited to try one of their ice cream martinis, though I don't remember his choice and I ordered the "le fleur-" a champagne cocktail with St. Germain and hibiscus. The girl who took our drinks then proceeded to make some dessert so I assumed she told one of the other 37 people behind the bar to make them. Well mine was made and left at the server drink station for some server to stare at while she was eating a salad and working, at the bar. After about 8 minutes we got both drinks. My bf's was more like a chocolate martini, literally no ice cream. And mine was so syrupy (if that's a word) I could barely fast the champagne or St. Germain. We finally sat down and our server was great, she greeted everyone, brought waters, went over the specials. The vegetarian Cuban soup was amazing!! I ordered the chicken salad sandwich with the dressing on the side and my BF got the Thursday special-short rib ravioli. Mine came out with the dressing and his was cold. Our server did take it off but she also never checked on any of us, so my BF sat there without eating for about 20 minutes. I may give it another try, but not likely.
(2)
Shannon H.

So good! We tried an appetizer, sandwiches, salads, and dessert. The only thing we didn't love was the Hemingway we tried. Champagne and absinthe makes up the drink. I have wanted to try absinthe for a while. Wow was that gross. Tasted like black licorice. I don't blame the fountain though, we got what we asked for. The pineapple upside down cake sundae was one of the best desserts I have had in a long time. The salad was fresh and crisp. Sandwiches were on great bread and the ingredients were really tasty. We had the sampler appetizer with hummus, goat cheese and bread with red peppers, onion, cheese and zucchini. The bread concoction could have been my meal, such a great flavor combo.
(5)
Jonathan S.

Cool place. Basically is an adult ice cream shop. Has regular ice cream and shakes, but their specialty is ice cream martinis or ice cream alcoholic drinks. Fun environment. It's a cool place to check out, but I won't be going back very often.
(3)
Ron M.

A fun, nostalgic place that is great for a late night drink or small dessert. I thoroughly enjoy stopping by for an after dinner drink and chatting with friends. This is a little hidden gem to meet but not a place to eat. They have a sandwich menu but it is very limited and MEH at best. More known for fun drinks and desserts so as long as your expectations don't go beyond that you will walk away pleased with the experience. Service is spotty. Many times we have been served well and other times not so much, regardless of the crowd size. Relax and enjoy.
(3)
B R.

Was in town for a conference and ordered to my hotel room. 3 hours after eating, I got very ill (Roast Beef Melt and Symphony Platter). I tried to wait it out, and then finally had to call some friends to take me to the emergency room. The doctors told me I had a very serious case of food poisoning, which could have been dangerous if it were not treated. I was in the hospital for 24 hours and sick at home for another week (not to mention having to deal with the medical bills). Judging from the reviews this place is good, but there are obviously some dangerous practices taking place during food preparation. Eat at your own risk -- I hope no one else goes through what I did. RESPONSE TO JOY (added later): a) Grubhub begs to differ -- you do deliver (or allow a third-party to deliver), not sure why you would dispute this. Would you like me to send you the receipt so that you can learn something about your own restaurant? b) According to the doctors you were directly related to it. I was not aware that you have a medical degree. How, may I ask, did you end up managing a below average establishment given your expertise in the wide array of bacteria that can grow and thrive on food? You should really put your skills to better use. c) Just because you sell a lot of something, and no one has ever reported falling ill, does not mean that it has never happened. This is akin to believing that no one has ever been struck by lighting because you have seen a bunch of storms, but never a lightning strike. Believe it or not, you do not directly observe every action or event that occurs throughout human history. d) I created this account to write this review because your restaurant almost killed me and cost me over 1000 dollars in medical bills. People have a right to know, do they not? e) What a strange way to respond to a review... nice attempt at "management."
(1)
Richa T.

I've been to the Fountain on Locust about three times and have absolutely loved it there. My only regret is not finding it sooner. This place is amazing. It's a great place for almost any kind of group. Although I think it is catered towards high school and college age students, I think a lot of the adults will enjoy the dessert beverage menu. The service is a little slow, so I wouldn't recommend this place for a quick bite, but it's a nice place to stop by on a night when you've got time. The only thing that would make this place a five would be updating the menu to include more vegetarian options for me. Other than that, I absolutely love this place :-)
(4)
Phillip K.

Wow wow wow wow. This place is so damn good. Ted Drew's and Crown Candy have nothing on this place. If you are visiting from out of town don't waste your time going to mediocre ice cream/custard places. If you don't visit this place you are truly missing out.
(5)
Amanda B.

Open late and has tiny cones and sundaes - that's a winner in my book! Plus, the inside of the shop has a really fun/old-timey vibe. A good stop if you want a treat in sweet St. Louis!
(4)
Kate P.

After stopping in on a scavenger hunt in the fall, we decided to go to The Fountain for dinner and drinks before a show at the Peabody. Tried to make reservations, but we're told they don't accept reservations on the weekend. Got there around 5:15, a little early, but had no problems getting a table. Service was great and fast. The ice cream martinis are to die for! We each got different ones and then sampled. Ordered the adult grill cheese and a bowl of chicken chili, which was more like a soup, but good. Thought we were getting a half of a sandwich, but ended up with a full sandwich and bowl for about $11. It gets a little noisy as the evening goes on, and fills up quickly! But definitely a place to go for the great drinks and service! Will be back for sure.
(4)
Molly D.

The atmosphere is fun and lively but the food and service disappointed. We waited too long for our initial drink order. When the entrees came, all the portions were way too small. Granted, we were there for lunch and we were hungry. However, the amount of chicken on my Mr. K's special salad was about 4 cubes. And all the entrees were lacking in the quantity department. Quality of the food was ok though. Just need to increase the sizes. Probably won't be back and not recommended if you are hungry. Too bad as it was a great location before a Fox show.
(2)
Jessica S.

I came here once for dinner and once for just the ice cream martinis. It's not a super fancy place. Reading the reviews, I kinda expected it to be a bit more upscale. But it was refreshing and a nice, intimate place for a date even. I wasn't too thrilled about the food. I kinda wished I had saved that room for another martini. I can't even remember what I had, to be honest. But each martini I had was really good. Not incredibly strong, which is nice if it has ice cream. The standout was definitely The Ugly Stepsister but that might be because I'd pick sherbert over ice cream any day. Runner up for me has to be the Caramel Apple. I loooove pickles and even though I haven't been brave enough to try the dill soup, I will.
(4)
Jenelle S.

I went with a friend before a SLU basketball game. We were able to sit down right away about 90 minutes before game time. I got the knickerbocker martini which was really good. We each got the dill pickle soup (it's a MUST! sounds weird but tastes amazing), and I got the pesto chicken sandwich with a St. Louis City side salad. It was all so good! I want to go back and get dessert, because those options looked really tasty as well. Their service was great, and we made it on time to the SLU basketball game :-)
(5)
Sherron H.

I bought a Groupon for Fountains a few years ago and haven't stopped going. I love to pop in for a solo lunch on weekdays or Saturday. So I decided to finally submit a review. The soups are outstanding! The Cajun Corn Chowder, Tomato Basil Bisque and Polish Dill Pickle are three of my favs, but the ultimate is the Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato soup- garnished with a jalapeno cilantro cream! I'm talking about lick the bowl GOOD!!! You have to try it...it will let you know that you could definitely be a vegetarian! Get a booth when you're on a casual date and have fun laughing at their soap opera Soap Hospital.
(5)
Jon I.

Let me start by saying this isn't a review on the food or the quality but on the service of our particular server. Me and my wife were in the area after volunteering and we wanted something cold and sweet so we decided on the Fountain for ice cream. We got seated and looked over our menus while we waited for our server. Our server came 5 minutes later and gave us water and asked if we were having dinner or dessert we told her just desert and she then walked away. We decided on what we wanted and waited and waited and waited for a total of almost 20 minutes before she came back to get our order thats after she had walked past us 3 times to get orders for other parties that had arrived after us. We finally ordered and asked for straws again we waited and she kept going by and no straws we finally left after 45 minutes and we had nothing and she only spoke to us twice while everybody else including people that arrived after us got everything they asked for. I don't know if it was the way we were dressed or what but customer service makes or breaks it for me. The building and the interior are amazing on an good note and the menu has a good layout and the food looked good.
(1)
Anthony B.

I absolutely love this place! Great atmosphere, really cool retro building, even the bathrooms are awesome. Outstanding service, great drink menu, great food. I do wish they had more food to chose from, but everything on the menu is great. If you are looking for a family style meal, this isn't the place, it's more sandwiches, salads, and soups. All of which are amazing. Save room for at least one dessert, my favorite is the Blackhawk.
(5)
Amanda R.

This place is really cozy and cute and has upscale diner food. I recommend the vegetarian lasagna (delish!!!!!) and the world's tiniest ice cream cone, the apple grilled cheese and all of the milkshakes. It's a really good place to go on a date! Also has a fun bar, great atmosphere. I love sitting in the booths with the curtains. Waiters are attentive and really friendly
(5)
Beth W.

Fountain on Locust has a great atmosphere and awesome food. Our waiter was super friendly, and everything we ordered was delicious. We each ordered a world's smallest ice cream cone. They were amazing! And the perfect size after a meal.
(5)
Barb B.

Love this place! Great food, drinks and ice cream! The service was friendly and fast. It's a great place to meet up with friends and a must for out of town company.
(5)
Kristie F.

I really love this place and have been there during the day, at night, and for Burlesque Bingo. The cocktails are super scrumptious (Love Potion #9 is my fave) and watching a big burly boyfriend drink one? Even better. The food is good, but not spectacular.The atmosphere makes up for it though. Also, if you're not going with kids, I highly recommend the Burlesque Bingo.
(5)
Lina H.

Oh. My. God. This is ice cream heaven. (but be prepared to wait for a table! First of all, the ice cream is amazing. It's creamy and flavorful. Then they go and combine it with alcohol into an ice cream martini? Genius! What a great way to get coffee and dessert all in one. I got the Mississippi Mud Slide which is like a giant Oreo so obviously it was delicious. The bf got a Vice and Virtue which was also really good. Don't be fooled by the ice cream, you can def taste the alcohol. We came here after dinner so we skipped all the real food and went straight for the ice cream. I got the Hot Chocolate Kahlua sundae which was 3 medium-sized scoops with hot fudge and kahlua sauce. I devoured it. No shame. No regrets. Totally worth it. And my Yelp check-in got me a World's Smallest Ice Cream Cone! It was tiny and awesome. Next time I might just get a tiny cone of each flavor like a flight of ice cream tasters!
(5)
Joel K.

With the increasing number of unique & quality eateries in St. Louis, of which the Fountain on Locust is one, differentiation becomes necessary. But how? On our visit for my Mother's Birthday on March 1, 2014, the Fountain was slammed. Mardi Gras and the eve of a winter storm had folks out and about. We were seated after a 10 minute wait. We ordered soon after that, and we waited... and waited... and waited for our food. 40 minutes after ordering, the manager and the server came to explain that our ticket had been punched as fulfilled. It hadn't been. Apparently, our original food order sat there and got old. So what they did they do? They comped the entire lunch, they made fresh food for us, and they took great care to ensure our satisfaction. The food is great. The cocktails are fun. The ice cream and candies turn jaded adults into kids again, and the kids into smiling beacons of pure joy. Decor alone makes this place worth a visit, and the food, drinks and desserts are worthy of anyone's time and money. But the service will bring you back, as it will my family and me.
(4)
Joanne D.

I cannot stress how awesome this place is. Came here on my birthday with an extremely large group of friends (20+) for dinner and dessert. It was incredible. I had called ahead to let them know many people were coming since they don't take reservations and I let them know that some people were coming for dinner and some for dessert so people would be arriving at different times. Our waitress was beyond incredible. She handled it all extremely well and even did separate cheques at the end for everyone. They continued to add more tables and chairs as time went on and people showed up. I even got a free birthday dessert which at that point was amazing considering everything she had already done. The actual food was great too. We all tried different drinks and meals and there were no complaints. I got The Grasshopper which was fantastic - the place is well-known for this one. The atmosphere and environment was super cute. Very soda shop style and not too loud that you can't hear your friends speak. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with a sweet tooth or event to celebrate :D
(5)
Reema C.

Great food and service! Do not leave here without the desserts - any of the ice cream ones!
(4)
Isocephaly B.

A cacophony (!) of children. Walked in around 11:45 am and was hit by a wall of noise: the restaurant was almost full and nearly every table had kids at it. The food was basically good (dill pickle soup is not to be missed!); service was very slow and very friendly (our waitress offered us free dessert because we waited so long for food that didn't even require cooking); and decor is adorable. I would go back, but only for a very late lunch - the noise was unbearable before about 12:30. P.S. to the owner: thank you for the response; I will definitely consider it when next in STL - the pickle soup would be worth a return in itself!
(3)
Yusef S.

Best ice cream ever. Food was great too. Blackhawk sanwhich was epic. Loved the feta cheese
(5)
Bryan L.

Umm, four words. Almond Joy Ice-cream Sundae. Add house-made hot fudge. No words. That is all.
(5)
Corinne G.

I LOVE the Fountain!! This is my favorite restaurant in St Louis! All of their food is delicious and interesting. Not your ordinary sandwiches and salads. Obviously the ice cream and ice cream martinis are great but I am partial to the Hemingway which is absinthe and champagne!
(5)
Jim T.

Timeless classic diner food with a twist that makes it unique and memorable. A sure-thing date night, or an unforgettable family memory.
(5)
La Tonya G.

This is one of those places that we just happened upon while we were out and about in STL. While at Pappy's we saw a coupon for a dollar off any ice cream well hey of course we had to try it out! We were amazed because we thought it was just an ice cream shop but it wasn't it was much more than that and although we didn't get a chance to taste the food the ice cream was tasty. We only went in for a scoop of ice cream and we were given a great big mound of the icy confection...I couldn't eat it all!! I got the dinner mint ice cream and my cone ended up breaking in two and I was a little disappointed that I wasn't offered another cone and I had to ask for a cup to place the melting ball of ice cream in...go figure! If I ever went back I wouldn't get the mint because it's not like a regular mint chocolate chip it had a little gritty taste to it and the mint was a bit overpowering. My friend got the butter pecan it was indeed one of the best butter pecan ice creams I had ever had. It was rich and sweet it had the right blend of pecans in the ice cream. I was wishing that I had asked for a sample before I placed my order! I swear that girl was dancing and singing all the way back to the hotel she loved her ice cream so much! All in All I had a great experience and when I come back to the Lou I will check out what else they have to offer!
(3)
Brooke W.

This was my first trip to The Fountain and I was NOT disappointed! I am new to the area and read some Yelp reviews, best decision ever! They have a variety of sandwiches and soups. They have the dill pickle soup (sounds weird, but it is a creamy potato soup with crushed dill pickles - salty, but actually delicious!), a soup of the day, and a vegetarian soup of the day. I went with the Royal Grille (grilled white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with fuji apple slices and "secret sauce") and Tomato Basil Bisque, which was the vegetarian soup of the day. You can do a "pick 2" - half sandwich and cup of soup for about $8. We had to save some room for the AWESOME dessert menu! They get their ice cream from a place in Wisconsin (name is slipping my mind, Central something). They actually are one of the only creameries that age their ice cream. I didn't even know that was a thing, but OMG. It. is. amazing. My dad tried the "coconut almond joy" ice cream sundae - ridiculously good (and the waiter said pretty much their top seller). My mom and I split the "three coins" sundae - three scoops of Zanzibar chocolate, after dinner mint, and vanilla ice cream. The after dinner mint ice cream was TO DIE FOR (and I'm usually a chocolate person). I haven't tasted ice cream this good since I was a kid at a local homemade shop, and I've tried a lot of ice cream in my days :) Service was great - we didn't have a reservation and had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. (It was about 12 on a Saturday.) But no worries, we just sat at the bar and watched them make ice cream creations for the servers, quite entertaining! Our server was great and gave some awesome recommendations for us, the newbies! When you walk in, there are 3-4 booths on the right side. Apparently those booths have some sort of radio built into the wall where you can listen to a comedy show? Not sure, but they had some info in the menu about it. If they mess up a dessert order (actually happened twice while we were there), they will bring it around to tables and offer it to customers for half price, rather than just throwing it away. I thought this was a great idea, and we saw other tables buy them both times! They have a full drink menu with ice cream martinis and a ton of awesome sounding stuff - need to come back to try these ASAP :)
(5)
Hannah H.

Remembering I'm unable to eat ice-cream is only a tragedy if I'm going to be dining at the Fountain. I usually take my out-of-town friends here to show them the area & treat them to some fantastic - & visually stunning - sundaes. I stick with the food, which is fantastic, while my friends/family gorge themselves on dairy deliciousness. It's a great place to stop at between meals while perusing the city. The staff is always professional & friendly, & will never hesitate to take some serious time to walk you through the menu & make recommendations. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated & very clean, & diners are treated to a very classy dining experience. You can't go wrong with the food, & from what all my dining companions tell me the sundaes are the best they've ever had.
(4)
Brooke H.

Atmosphere, food and service... all utterly perfect. Our waiter was hilarious, and deserts were impeccable. I can't wait to return and indulge in one of their specialty drinks!
(5)
Ryan L.

Ice cream thats baller as fuck
(5)
Annemarie N.

This place is amazing! A friend who grew up in Paris told me this is her favorite restaurant in St. Louis--so I think that pretty much sums the awesomeness of the Fountain. Dill Pickle soup is wonderful--and where else can you find that? And the fact that everything is made from scratch, including the different drinks and desserts. Other friends who visit always request a trip to the Fountain. Actually, they usually want to go there for every meal possible! The only problem is the wait, but obviously there is a reason for that! The desserts are amazing, a great place to go for a special occasion. I just always feel swept away to a different time and place when I eat here...I think it's the art deco feel of the interior and the just amazing menu...and the booths with curtains! It is great and you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THE FOUNTAIN! Should be on a list of 1000 things to do before you die.
(5)
Rachael B.

Went here to celebrate a year of being with my boyfriend, and can't wait to head back! Everything is spectacular here! The place is decorated beautifully, even the bathroom was gorgeous. The ice cream was great and I was able to switch out a flavor because I do not like chocolate ice cream, so that was nice of them! Our server was really kind, helped us decide what we wanted, took our picture, and checked on us. Very good experience here, no one complaint!
(5)
Stephanie H.

Why had I not been here before?! My first experience at The Fountain was awesome! They have so many vegetarian options! The salads are delicious and the chickpea veggie soup was hearty and different. I need that recipe. Went with the Pims Cup for a cocktail and we split the Almond Joy ice cream. I want to go back today;)
(5)
David B.

I would give this place 5 stars for the ice cream and ice-cream-themed drinks, but 3 stars for the food as it isn't always amazing. Therefore, a solid 4 stars for "The Fountain". Should you want the most amazing desserts you've ever had this is the place to go, but be warned it is a smaller establishment and can fill up fast.
(4)
Nikki S.

We had a large party of eight on a Saturday night. Our wait time was quite extensive (1 hour 30 minutes). The ice cream martinis were good, but it was hard to pick one. I am not a huge chocolate fan. And it was in everything. I would have loved an over the top vanilla ice cream martini. For dinner I ordered the fig and bacon pie with the Stutz salad. Both were excellent. We will be back.
(4)
Shameka O.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Visiting St. Louis for work and stumbled into this gem on lunch with a group of co-workers. The ambiance was exactly what we were looking for, an eclectic group of people all in search of a great meal. The food did not disappoint anyone at our table. Portions aren't huge, but are filling (that's what you need at lunch anyway right?). I ordered the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and St Louis Salad...delicious! I also ordered the Coconut Almond Joy shake for dessert...equally amazing! I have a hard time believing you could go wrong with anything here, unless you chose not to come! I plan to come back for an "adult milkshake", after 5pm of course.
(5)
Jill L.

Had the adult grilled cheese and a side of tomato basil soup. AMAZING. Their ice cream is also great (of course) ;) definitely a St. Louis staple! The type of place you take people when they're from out of town and you're trying to show off your city :)
(5)
Jade B.

As a non-meat eater, the menu is not the most friendly in the world but I don't even care. Dining on a Friday meant the veggie lasagna was the special and it a perfect amount for two (we added a salad and it was PLENTY). The cocktails...oh my...just incredible. Only one small thumbs-down: the pretzel cone - sounds delicious, right? Well, perhaps we had a bad batch, but ours was hard, verrry salty (and I love salt) and overall not delicious. A lovely date spot as well :)
(4)
Tristin A.

What can I not say about the Fountain....too many words and not enough. I love their food. Homemade ice cream they refuse to use High Fructose syrup. The dill pickle soup is amazing. I usually get the birdseed salad and dill pickle soup. From 3-6 on weekdays they have 6 dollar ice cream martinis.
(5)
Rachael B.

This is a great go-to restaurant for lunch or dinner with friends (especially if kids are involved), but it's also a great place for late night dessert and/or cocktails. There aren't many places in St. Louis that I can think of that are so versatile. The menu features plenty of interesting choices along with classics, so even a picky eater should have lots of options. The food is dependable...not mind-blowing, but that's not what this restaurant is about. And of course their ice cream is fantastic. I am a particularly big fan of their "World's Smallest Ice Cream Cone"--it is the perfect after meal dessert for a kid.
(4)
Sarah S.

I've been back here 3 times since my horrible experience below. Luckily, I didn't see the waiter in question. I hope he no longer works there! I was brought in the door by the Elite event a few months ago. It is a great space for a party and I really liked the fudge and the boozy ice cream drinks. I came back here once for just ice cream with Allison B and Stephanie S during the Midtown Alley streetfest. I got a scoop of after dinner mint and a scoop of coconut almond joy. They were delicious! I especially like the coconut almond joy. It's a very unique flavor that I haven't seen elsewhere. The other time, I tried the food. We got the symphony platter to start. It was basically cheese garlic bread with pesto. I liked it a lot! It was dropping with oil though, which was a little bit of a turn off. Then I got the royal grill with stutz salad. It took a long time for our food to come out. I was glad we got an appetizer! My sandwich was just ok. There weren't many apples on it, and despite having "special sauce" on it, it was a bit dry. The salad was not good. It looked appetizing, but the dressing was bland and flavorless. I couldn't eat it. I topped the meal off with a scoop of the coconut almond joy. Yum! All in all, I'd come back now, for dessert and appetizers. I'm not sure if I'll have a meal here but I might give it one more go.
(3)
Mike H.

Great place, got this recommendation from someone in a training class that was a STL local. Soup and dinner was amazing. Folks are right, that dill pickle soup is top notch!
(5)
Leslie H.

Our crew headed to The Fountain on Locust on a Wednesday afternoon at lunchtime. I love the ambiance! I ordered a black cherry phosphate soda that was yummy. For lunch, I had the Fountain Porchetta, which is a pulled pork sandwich (great spices and seasonings on the pork!). The sides are generous, and the St. Louis City salad is great! The sandwich is enough for 2 meals easily. Because lunch was so filling, I ordered the World's Smallest Ice Cream Cone, just because I HAD to try their ice cream. :) It was great and a perfect size just to have a sample. I can't wait to go back sometime to try some of their signature adult beverages.
(4)
Carrie J.

First time at the Fountain. The entire menu is really unique, and it felt like I couldn't go wrong no matter what I ordered. I ended up with the Blackhawk sandwich and the St. Louis City Salad, both of which were absolutely delicious. Perfect. I got a cocktail, the knickerbocker, which was also great. Can't wait to return. Highly recommend!
(5)
Robert H.

Great. Food was great. Atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommend the Adult grilled cheese.
(5)
Mandie M.

Oh Pesto Chicken Sandwich-how I love thee! The Fountain is a great place to discover if you haven't already! It is such a cute "soda-shop" kind of place. The atmosphere itself is a reason to visit. I must admit I do visit the Fountain every so often and I find myself in heaven each time. Home of the "Ice Cream Martini" and they have a full bar and menu? I love it here. You might find yourself overwhelmed with the decisions you have to make when eating/drinking here. The menu for "adult" drinks alone is never-ending! You can choose from traditional cocktails, adult ice cream selections, and of course the martini's! I can't get enough of the martini's. I don't typically stray away from the Pesto Chicken Sandwich I eat, In fact, I always get it. I have not tried any other item on the menu other than the salad. If you enjoy Pesto and Chicken you WILL enjoy this! Service is always great and the manager is always so friendly! He makes me laugh every time I visit. Just talking with him (as brief as it usually is) is the best part of the visit! The Fountain is a great spot for locals and tourists alike! You will go and you will feel right at home. Go ahead, give it a try!
(4)
Terri C.

The food was delicious and the ice cream is s must m. The monkey malt is creamy and full of bananas. Nice place to stop for a quick meal or just ice cream. Excellent service!
(5)
Lauren B.

Very cool atmosphere Had a pesto chicken sandwich that was absolutely delicious Great selections of shakes, malts, and other tasty desserts
(5)
Brianna M.

I am always so excited to go here. Like think about it all day ... and the day before excited. Strangely enough, I have actually have only been here when it is gloomy outside. The Fountain is like that cozy place that go to and forget about what's going on everywhere else. With the dim lights and all that Art Deco happening all around you, you can't help but succumb to the atmosphere. Relax and only talk and think about awesome happy things. Now, their menu is daunting to say the least - the thing is huge! There are so many specialty drinks and amusing descriptions that you kinda just read it all for fun - though I could be the only one who does this. I read the whole thing every time I am here, but I never stray from the same order. The Royal Grille with a St. Louis City Salad. The Royal Grille is adult grilled cheese at it's finest; it is almost good enough to make me turn my nose at a regular grilled cheese. It's pretty intense. Oh, the St. Louis City Salad. It's. Amazing. No, really. I promise. I absolutely despise Dijon. Hate it. I have no clue what in the world The Fountain did to make a Dijon vinaigrette that this girl craves like it is some sort of crack. Seriously I dream about this salad, it's that good. I cannot say much about the ice cream martinis. I know myself - ice cream and alcohol is not a combination that I should be making. However, trade ice cream for sorbet and game on. The Red Heart is my favorite, and though it is only on the menu seasonally, the super awesome waitress I had last told me I could for sure get it anytime of the year. Yay! The bottom line is that you need to go. The food, drinks, and service are always fantastic. There is no way you will be disappointed.
(5)
Shawn D.

For an old fashioned restaurant, this place is truly ahead of its time! Highly recommend! Plenty of other reviews and pics of this place that I don't need to say anymore about it. When in St Louis...you gotta go here!!!
(5)
Michelle B.

Went around 11 on a Friday. Got seated quickly, had a great waiter, and my food was delicious. Plus, the worlds smallest ice cream cone was a perfect after lunch treat!
(5)
Dave C.

Going back soon. The porchetta on ciabatta was delicious. The stolz salad was healthful and tasty. The chocolate shake was the highlight. Comfortable atmosphere (high ceilings, good tunes, casual) and attentive service. Menu is great fun with more drink options than food options which is fine with me.
(5)
Leigh S.

I am so glad I went here! The service and food were great. The Stutz salad comes with about $8 worth of goat cheese, which totally makes up for the fact that the only other thing on the salad is mandarin oranges. The salad dressings were delicious as well, both on the Stutz and the Birdseed. Honestly, though, if I went back I would go just for dessert. The ice cream desserts were incredible, especially the Bear Cat. Seriously, its all you need to get to appreciate how amazing this place is. I got the Standing Banana Split, and it was delicious, but it did not match the glory of the Bear Cat, which a friend ordered and reluctantly let me sample.
(4)

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Address : 3037 Locust St
Saint Louis, MO, 63103
Phone (314) 535-7800
Website https://www.fountainonlocust.com
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Opening Hours

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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The Fountain On Locust

3037 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO, 63103

The Fountain On Locust Menu

Seasonal Cocktails

Champagne Cocktails

Signature Ice Cream Martinis

Classic Retro Cocktails

Beer

Stouts

Wine

Coffees Teas and Drinks

To Eat with Drinks

Soup Entrees

Salad Entrees

Main Fare Plates

Sides

Main Fare Daily Specials

Ice Cream Flavors

Delicious Sundae

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Specialties

Ice Cream Desserts

Adult Ice Cream Sauces

Adult Floats

Mocktails

Sodas and Ice Cream

Malts & Milkshakes

Ice Cream Scoops

Cones

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Seasonal Cocktails

Champagne Cocktails

Signature Ice Cream Martinis

Classic Retro Cocktails

Beer

Stouts

Wine

Coffees Teas and Drinks

To Eat with Drinks

Soup Entrees

Salad Entrees

Main Fare Plates

Sides

Main Fare Daily Specials

Ice Cream Flavors

Delicious Sundae

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Specialties

Ice Cream Desserts

Adult Ice Cream Sauces

Adult Floats

Mocktails

Sodas and Ice Cream

Malts & Milkshakes

Ice Cream Scoops

Cones

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