I was on a road trip on Highway 79, which winds through Elsberry, and I passed The Pickle Barrel…read moreand decided to stop. Very happy I did, as I had the best apple pie I've ever eaten! They also have sandwiches and their outside board said they had cheese soup or chili in a home-baked bread bowl, but I was just interested in the pie. The place was clean and bright, as was the bathroom. Make a detour and check it out!

Rode the motorcycle out to Elsberry, MO and stopped for lunch at The Pickle Barrel. Great little…read moreplace with an old fashioned feel. Old soda fountain (I had a a cherry Coke Phosphate) and nice little sandwiches. We both had reubens. They were good - not the best I have ever had but nice and a good size for lunch. Fantastic chocolate malts with bits of malt. Cool atmosphere and a flower shop to boot. It's simple quality food. And most of all friendly service and great atmosphere! Will definitely make the drive to come back with my dad, as he is a malt connoisseur - and these are great classic malts. Sometimes they might not be open on Sunday so check their facebook status before venturing out. We recommend!

Passing through the area. I liked it. Good prices and good ice cream. Although the "twist cone"…read morewith the crumb topping tasted very minty. Not sure if that's how they do things in that area. In Northern IL twist is chocolate and vanilla. Not vanilla and mint. It was still good though. Not complaining

We try ice cream in every new town we go to when camping. It was truly the best we have had!read more

Wow, this place is way more than what I expected. We passed…read morethis as we explored the area yesterday, and today with it being over 100 outside. We wanted a sweet treat. So, the wife, the dog, and myself all went to check it out. As we walked in, we saw candy, flavored peanut butters, chocolates, popcorn, fudge, and... ICE CREAM. This is way more than an ice cream store. It is also connected to a sandwich shop. She ordered a brookie, i had a regular key lime & lemon cheesecake, and of course we had a pup cup that had a milk bone stuck into it. Her brookie was tasty, she said she wished it had oreo cookies instead of chocolate chip - but she enjoyed it. My lemon/lime concoction was also tasty. I wish there was 200% more lime & 200% more lemon flavor, because i am a fiend for citrus. But it was still good. Lastly, the pup cup, she didnt say much... but she licked it across the floor - so im assuming she loved it. We will be back for sure to try some other snacks!

This shop is a treasure in our small town. I'm happy we have homemade ice cream shop where you can…read morego & sit outside. There's not many patio options around here. They have more than just ice cream however. The shop also has fudge, chocolate, popcorn, non dairy cold treats, candy, and so much more. It's a big store that everyone who visits Warrenton should check it out. I haven't had one bad thing here; plus their ice cream is pretty solid.

Hard pressed to find a candy from yesteryear not in store. Lots of memories from items that aren't…read morein typical stores. They have the cutest aprons behind the register. I wish I would have gotten one! A big variety of tasty cookies on hand. You won't be disappointed!

Very friendly employees. They have a lot of candy, ice cream and cheesecake. I think some of the…read morecandy is overpriced such as the box candy. Dollar general has the some of the candy but a dollar cheaper. I think when I'm in. Hermann again, I will stop and see what is new. Cute business

Rolling Lawns Farm is hands down the BEST tasting milk and half and half! It is so fresh, creamy…read moreand delicious! I love the half and half in coffee. I was in Greenville, IL and happened to drive by the Milk House. I was SO excited! The Milk House is huge! It has a large case filled with milk and creamer. They also have flavors of milk like chocolate and orange. I stocked up on milk and creamer and also got ice cream while there. They have many flavors and it was great! There were several tables to sit and enjoy the ice cream. And it looked like maybe they had an event space as well. There were other items for sale as well like merchandise, cheese and other small items. If you are in the area stop in for some ice cream and take home some of the best milk and half and half.

Just passing through. I love a roadside gem and this place was definitely a find. A 100+ year old…read morefamily owned dairy selling milk, cream, and ice cream. The Milk House is their retail store. We had met friends for lunch in Effingham and saved this spot on the way home for dessert. The space is massive and towards the back in the ice cream counter. There are a few small tables to enjoy your treats. The young person working the counter was incredibly helpful and friendly. The ice cream selection is generous with something for everyone. The portions are quite generous, the flavors are rich creamy and well made. We grabbed three cones with single scoops and was pleasantly satisfied with the ice cream. We still had about an hour or so drive so I did not purchase any other products to take home v

Reasonable prices, excellent ice cream. The candy dazzles and sundaes have more candy than you…read morecould imagine in them, tasty and delicious and it hits the spot!! Highly recommend!

Had a cherry sundae. Cherry was terrible tasting . Not good. They need to taste their toppings…read moreone star

Every town has that one ice cream shop that is the best in the world. But this is legit the best…read moreice cream in the world. And very fair priced. Bring cash, no cards taken.

I had vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce sundae. Large is two scoops for $6. No complaints.read more

Cute place with a nice gentleman behind the counter! But Blue Bunny ice cream is trash. Not worth…read morethe calories... so disappointing.

A wonderful chocolate shop in historic Hannibal While…read moreexploring historic downtown Hannibal, Missouri, we decided to stop by Chocolaterie Stam. The shop is conveniently located within walking distance of many of Hannibal's attractions, making it an easy stop while we were exploring the area. If you're spending the day visiting the Mark Twain sites or strolling through downtown, it's well worth adding this to your itinerary. The first thing that struck me was how beautiful the store is. It has an old-fashioned feel that fits perfectly with the historic character of Hannibal. The candy displays inside the shop are attractive. The shop is spotless, and the entire place has a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages you to slow down and browse the many selections in the cases and on top as well as a lot of the historic memorabilia along the walls. . Since this was our first visit, we weren't familiar with the different chocolates and specialty items they offered. Fortunately, the staff was outstanding. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely patient as they answered our questions and explained the different chocolates. As we were leaving, I noticed a tour group from one of the Mississippi River cruise ships arriving at the store. That immediately told me this was one of the places visitors to Hannibal make a point of experiencing, and after tasting the chocolates, I completely understood why. The chocolates were excellent,. The prices were also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the products and the exceptional customer service we received. Overall, this was one of our favorite stops in Hannibal. Between the charming atmosphere, outstanding staff, delicious chocolates, and reasonable prices, Chocolaterie Stam is well worth a visit. I would certainly recommend it to fellow travelers looking for a memorable treat while exploring this historic river town. Enjoy!

Such a cute shop, but a bit of a tourist trap. I bought 2 boxes of their 14-piece chocolates…read more Unfortunately the chocolates didn't live up to the hype for the price. Service was great though. I was greeted when I walked in and the guy who helped me was very kind. I'm not sure when I'll be back in the area but I'd be willing to try their gelato or other products.

We always love coming here when we are in Jerseyville! The classic go-to is a Jumbo Marshmallow…read morePepsi with light ice and extra fluff! But the Banana Split and the Chocolate Milkshake were incredible too! The level of softness that their ice cream is is out of this world! Almost like eating silk! Would definitely recommend to anyone! The staff have always been kind and the prices are hard to beat especially with how good everything is!

Great summer time treats to cool you off and friendly hometown service! Love this place!read more