Only In St. Louis

I forgot to mention Nancy went out of her way to get us some special treats and goodies, only found in St. Louis. We enjoyed them as our dessert after our feast from Guido’s. Goin’ South – Part 2 – St. Louis Bound; Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 1 – Guido’s. She had some St. Louis gooey cake, Ted Drewes frozen custard, and some Fitz Root beer for us to enjoy.

St. Louis Gooey Cake – St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake is a regional delicacy born in the 1930s. Legend says it was created by an accidental recipe mix-up, where a baker mistakenly reversed the ratio of butter and flour in a coffee cake batter. Today, it remains a beloved, ultra-sweet staple.

Ted Drewes frozen Custard – The story of Ted Drewes begins with Ted Drewes Sr., a tennis champion who dominated the Muny Tennis Championships from 1925 to 1936. He also won the National Public Parks Singles title four times during the 1920s. A native of St. Louis, Ted Sr. spent winters in Florida with his family to continue playing tennis. In the fall of 1929, he opened his first frozen custard stand in St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg custard stand was such a success that Ted Sr. decided to bring the business back home to St. Louis. In the spring of 1930, he opened a brick-and-mortar store on Natural Bridge Road. The following year, he opened a second location on South Grand, which remains the oldest location still in operation today. Finally, in 1941, Ted Sr. opened the now-famous Chippewa location on Historic Route 66. For nearly a century, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has been the perfect way to cap off a day in St. Louis. Now in its fourth generation, the Drewes family continues to uphold their commitment to quality and customer service, ensuring that every visit feels special. 

Fitz Root Beer – Fitz’s Root Beer was first concocted in St. Louis in 1947 and sold at a popular local drive-in in Richmond Heights. Fitz’s Bottling Company is a regional soda brand in the St. Louis area. The flagship brand is its root beer popularized by its microbrewery and restaurant.

Nancy gave us the gooey cake to take and enjoy on our travels. And that we did too. Thank you Nancy. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Live life to the fullest and enjoy the ride. Enjoying fun snacks along the way always make the trips of life better too. ‘Til next time.