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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Ratings and reviews
4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$8.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Bar, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Menu
Soft Drinks
Water
Ice Tea
US$3.50
Lemonade
US$3.50
Arnold Palmer
US$3.50
Rootbeer
US$3.50
Cola
US$3.00
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The Fountain on Locust is the home of the Ice Cream Martini with delicious fresh-made food, over-the-top ice creams, and retro cocktails - all in a one-of-a-kind, hand painted Art Deco interior! The Fountain's menu includes a rotating selection of more than 52 award-winning scratchmade soups including their famous Polish Dill Pickle Soup - their most popular of them all!
A Must Visit St. Louis Restaurant - The Fountain on Locust is where old-school glamour meets modern indulgence. Step into this retro soda fountain & cafe in the heart of St. Louis, where witty banter and retro flair come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Immerse yourself in an era of swing and swank, as you sip on our iconic ice cream martinis and savor our scratch-made cafe fare while taking in floor-to-ceiling Art Deco murals. Indulge in soul-satisfying soups, vibrant salads, and delectable sandwiches.
But it doesn't stop there.
PRICE RANGE
$8.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Bar, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: The Fountain on Locust
1. Handmade Ice Cream Specialties
"Excellent service, delicious food, and breath-taking atmosphere."
Lily P
2. Scratch-Made Soups
"a bowl of DELICIOUS PICKLE SOUP with an ice cream martini"
338danaw
3. Ice Cream Martinis
"A martini with ice cream, yes please!"
marycK6969TI
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4.5
680 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Bernie22363376
Saint Peters78 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Visited with friends and our waiter could not have been nicer! He was prompt and engaging. The food was very reasonably priced and excellent. We all ended up ordering the grilled cheese and cup of the white bean chicken soup and so glad we did. We were so impressed with the quality and taste. I had only been there before for ice cream.
Fountain was the prefect place to have lunch after visiting historical places in St. Louis as the building itself used to be a car show room in 1916.
Written 9 February 2020
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903cassd
Thank you for the five-star rating and review!! It makes us so happy that our staff was able to be prompt and engaging with you all. The grilled cheese and white bean chicken chili is sounds amazing and you can't go wrong with soup and sandwich! Can't wait until your next visit to The Fountain on Locust.
Written 17 February 2020
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Penny S
United States5 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We love popping in Fountain on Locust every chance we get for their dill pickle soup. Don't let the name fool you -- it's delicious! They also have great ice cream. Don't worry - even if you clean your plate and are full, they have the world's smallest hot fudge sundae that is the perfect dessert. They are located in a perfect spot to eat before or after going to the Fox Theater.
Written 6 January 2020
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903cassd
Penny we are so thrilled to hear how much you enjoy our restaurant! We couldn't agree more that our world's smallest hot fudge sundae is the perfect way to end your meal before seeing a show at the fox! We hope you join us again when you get a craving for our dill pickle soup!
Written 21 January 2020
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Mary H
Tillsonburg357 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
This is one of the coolest places I’ve been to! It is an old school fountain parlor with alcohol!! A martini with ice cream, yes please!!
My husband had the black cherry Sundae. The ice cream was rich and flavorful. I was amazed with how they used ice cream to make my martini. I got the espresso martini. It was so well balanced and not sweet at all. The best part was that we came in during happy hour and my martini was $7. This place has amazing prices and delicious food!
We can’t wait to come back and try more!!
Written 11 January 2020
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903cassd
Thank you for the amazing review Mary! We are so happy to hear that you love our Espresso Ice Cream Martini, we think it is a fun twist on an already delicious drink. We can't wait to serve you up even more delicious food and drinks when you return!
Written 21 January 2020
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Mspele52
3 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Seasonal menu offerings, daily specials, vegetarian and gluten free items are always available. Extensive ice cream martini menu and a large variety of ice cream desserts. Delicious!!
Written 7 January 2020
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903cassd
Thank you for the review! We are happy to hear that you explored our vegetarian and gluten free items, we try to have options for everyone to enjoy! We hope you come back for a visit soon!
Written 21 January 2020
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Emma
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • friends
Amazing ambiance, staff, and food. If you get anything here, get the ice cream brownie cake in a cup-it’s possibly the best thing I’ve ever tasted. The staff was kind, knowledgeable, and gave great service.
Written 31 December 2021
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Danni
Aw! Thank you, Emma!
Written 11 January 2022
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Victoria M
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We came to The Fountain for a going-away lunch for a colleague and SO glad we did! Definitely need to make reservations because it gets busy, but the food is great, the menu offers something for everyone, and EVERYONE got ice cream after the meal! It made for a nice relaxed lunch and everyone kept saying how great the restaurant was afterward. One of my colleagues is already planning to go back with his family - his daughters are picky eaters and the kids menu has "some stuff my girls would actually eat at a reasonable price." I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Written 23 June 2022
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Danni
We appreciate you, Victoria and your kind words about your experience!
Written 23 June 2022
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Carrie N
Eagle Grove458 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
The Fountain on Locust is a neat place! Servers are very kind and helpful. They have delicious soup and awesome ice cream! I would highly reccomend the Black Cadillac. Soup options change daily, but they always have a pickle soup. There was a white chili on special when we were there with corn bread and it was delicious!
Written 14 March 2020
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903cassd
Thank you for the five-star rating and review, Carrie! It makes us so happy that our staff was able to be prompt and engaging with you. The Black Cadillac is always a great choice. Can't wait until your next visit to The Fountain on Locust.
Written 17 March 2020
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SDot313
New York City595 contributions
Jul 2020 • family
After having dinner somewhere else we came here for dessert and I'm so glad we did. This place great! The decor is very nostalgic & dreamy feeling. The menu is so creative and tasty. The little loved the idea of creating her own sundae and the cocktails are divine. The staff was so welcoming, appreciative & made some great recommendations. We didn't have any food but if you ask me the main attraction here are the desserts and cocktails. So worth a visit.
Written 16 September 2020
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Danni
We're delighted that you came by and tasted our hearty menu items. We hope to see you again soon so you can try some of our other mouthwatering desserts!
Written 9 February 2022
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lovetoteach964
Long Island104 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Great lunch place with specialty martinis made with ice cream. Although we didn't try these, our lunch was amazing. We ordered the soup of the day which was gumbo and it did not disappoint. I had the salad special which was fresh and yummy.
The only issue we had was that my husband's grilled cheese came out cold. We casually mentioned it to our server who immediately apologized and brought a new, hot sandwich out within a few minutes. The apple slices in the Royal Grill sandwich really made it special.
For dessert, we ordered the Late-Night Delight to share which apparently was featured on Food Network at one time. My husband didn't think he'd like it because of the pineapple cake, but he was wrong! The different flavors all blended beautifully together
A great experience!
Written 8 July 2023
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Danni Eickenhorst
I apologize for the delay in response to this wonderful review, lovetoteach964, but thank you SO MUCH for the kind words and 5 stars! We hope you'll join us again sometime!
Written 21 February 2024
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Flamingogirl
10 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
Ordered the Saint Louis City salad and it was okay but no dressing. Their Dijon mustard vinaigrette was basically plain oil. No taste at all. Poor service from waitress was really made the experience horrible. Ordered the littlest sundae and the waitress left them sitting on the counter and by time she brought them over they were melted. Just really disappointing. However prior to this visit a different waitress did great and I had no problems.
Written 28 April 2023
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Danni Eickenhorst
So sorry to hear this. We hope you'll come back and give us a try in the future. If you want to give us more specifics about your service experience, feel free to email me directly at info@fountainonlocust.com. I'd love to learn more so we can course-correct.
Written 2 June 2023
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AnniK_K
Springfield348 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
We came here for drinks, dinner & dessert and enjoyed all of it. The place was very busy and therefore somewhat loud, but it's a fun environment. Their hummus was delicious as were the ice creams - try the mini cone flight to get a taste of 4 different flavors. We also had excellent salads. Drinks were good, not great.
Written 4 April 2022
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Danni
Hi AnniK_K, thank you so much for visiting the Fountain on Locust. The place can be loud but fun during peak hours. We would love to have you again during quieter hours when you prefer, to try more of what's on our menu.
Written 5 April 2022
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gypsyRN_12
Peoria14 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Always enjoy a visit to The Fountain on Locust! 1920’s art deco themed decor serving phosphate sodas, egg creams, & ice cream specialty drinks. They offer a full bar but the atmosphere (at least during the during lunch when we’ve visited) is appropriate for all ages & welcoming to families.
They have a wide section of sandwiches, as well as salads & entrees. They offer soup & and their dill pickle soup is a specialty.
They also offer “adult” shakes & martinis & drinks with ice cream. Our son had the Toblerone martini for dessert & it did not disappoint!
This visit for dessert we shared a “flight” of the “world’s smallest cone” which allowed us to each have a small single scoop serving of ice cream on a tiny sugar cone. Perfect finish to a delicious meal.
Close (a short drive) to Forest Park & the Fox Theatre.
Written 16 September 2024
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Danni Eickenhorst
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're proud that our retro soda fountain makes for the perfect date spot or family getaway! It's great that you got to have our Signature Polish Dill Soup, a staple at The Fountain on Locust. Isn't the World's Smallest Cone Flight just adorable? Come back and see us again soon at The Fountain on Locust, where old-school glamour meets modern indulgence.
Written 23 September 2024
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Tony L
Evergreen40 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Was expecting better. Menu said their grilled cheese was ranked 1st in the state so I ordered it. It was mediocre at best. The ingredients would have been great but under cooked. Mushy bread and cheese that was not melted. Also, the soup I ordered with it was luke-warm and just not that enjoyable. Waitress was very friendly but a little clueless. When she asked how it was and my response was “just alright”, she didn’t bother asking what may have been wrong. I didn’t have time to comment more before she turned quickly around and left.
Written 9 August 2022
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Danni
Tony - Sorry to hear your grilled cheese and soup were disappointing. Please contact us info@fountainonlocust.com to give us more feedback on your experience. We would love another opportunity to serve you. We appreciate the feedback!
Written 19 August 2022
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John R
Crestwood9 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
This restaurant takes great pride and wants its guests satisfied. My wife really enjoyed the pesto chicken and my son, a picky eater at times, loved his French roast beef melt. I ordered Grandma's penne and meatballs. There must have been a huge backup in the kitchen because they finished before mine came out and it was disappointingly cold -- but the staff immediately remade the tasty dish fresh and hot and made it complimentary which was very impressive. The ice cream was amazing. We were very pleased that they insisted on quality and customer satisfaction.
Written 26 June 2024
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Danni Eickenhorst
What a wonderful review! Above all, we value the guest experience and it's great to see that our staff was able to make your food to your standard, even on a busy night. We're so glad that the whole family found something on our menu to love. Please stop in again for delicious food and great service! Cheers!
Written 15 July 2024
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JMCSTL
Saint Louis7513 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
It had been a few years since my wife & I visited The Fountain, but we are happy to report that they still have the same high-quality food and ESPECIALLY premium ice cream desserts to satisfy all tastes. Our greeting & table servers were all welcoming and cordial. We each chose a Pick Two lunch (house-made chicken chili + a Fig & Ham & Gouda Grilled Cheese sandwich, Stutz Salad + Royal Grille cheese & Fuji apple slices sandwich), both dishes with flavorful ingredients and generous enough portions while still leaving room for one each of our favorite Cedar Crest brand ice cream treats (a Standing Banana Split with three ice cream flavors and an Ice Cream Float with black cherry soda & dark Zanzibar Chocolate ice cream). For quality & variety & portions & an array of flavors (shareables & mains & desserts ... and signature martinis if you are so inclined) - all in an attractive & quirky & lively indoor dining space - The Fountain on Locust can't be topped.
Written 23 August 2024
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Danni Eickenhorst
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that The Fountain continues to impress you and your wife. Thanks for coming back! It’s wonderful to know that our commitment to high-quality food and delectable desserts, especially our premium Cedar Crest ice cream treats, hasn’t gone unnoticed. We take great pride in our welcoming staff and their dedication to providing a memorable dining experience. Your detailed description of your meal and the variety we offer truly highlights what we strive for – quality, flavor, and a fun atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another delightful visit!
Written 30 August 2024
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