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What can be said that hasn't been? This place is not fancy but it was great. I enjoyed the food I got, which was a turkey melt. My niece loved her butterscotch sundae and my sister enjoyed her food and Malt. The decor is minimal and the booths are smaller, but this place is a well-oiled machine. Excited to return my next time in the city!
Super Yum! We came to town for a family event and this kitchen was highly recommended by the locals. We ordered sandwiches and malts and it was so good, decadent good. The sandwiches are HUGE, the malts also huge at first only my husband ordered. I was trying to be good but they brought me a cup and the amount they give you is enough for two. Service was great, you can tell this place gets very busy we arrived when they opened and people were already in most booths and people came in and out throughout. They also have a Candy shop, sell their own pints of ice cream and have merch! The place is located in maybe not the best area that would be my only complaint but just park near and go in and out no need to explore the area. The shop was cute and well ventilated as St. Louis was hot!
This is our kind of place. Old style and done correctly. Looks like family and neighborhood folks rum the place. A guy met us outside before we even got in and asked carry out or dine in. We were blessed to get to immediately be seated by yea the outdoor guy. Our belt was as advertised, with lots of bacon lettuce and mayonnaise
These are some of the nicest people that you would ever meet. A little corner Mom and Pop Shop that has some of the best tasting food, really reasonable prices. I suggest you get there early because the line gets quick. I had the small chili, Ham and grilled cheese with chips and pickle & cherry Pepsi and only came to $21.00. I couldn't even eat it all, had to bring it home. I did see their blt and it looked amazing, save room for that and Banana split. Very cozy and family friendly. Definitely a must try. They have been in business 113 yrs. Let's support our local business.
Had lunch here a couple weeks ago, 8/24/26 a Monday afternoon. I like the wait area outside to not crowd the inside. We waited only a few minutes for our table for 2. Great nostalgic ambience. I had the turkey bacon melt and chocolate marshmallow malt - so good! The place was busy. Staff was friendly and attentive. We were staying in downtown near arch, but easy quick drive to get here. Don't listen to the negative reviews. I recommend it.
I came here I got invited by the owner some months back and finally was able to make it in on my own and I must say the BLT Sandwich is undisputed lol it is amazing they load it with bacon as you can see from my picture I will definitely be back to try out there shakes and other items this was a quick swing thru but crown candy is a STL fave I'm surprised it took me this long When I arrived it was middle of day so it was a little busy but very laid back everyone was so nice
Adorable inside. Friendly service. The amount of bacon on that BLT is insane. Could not eat it all. We split a Crown Sundae which was delicious. Great nostalgic stop.
This candy/ice cream shop has been around since the earlier 1900's. The place is neat and all a throw back to yester-years. The place just has a near feel to it all. I give them big kudos for keeping as much originality as they have. - Peanut clusters: these are good...but need salt added to the peanuts for a better cluster. - Banana ice cream: hey, this sure banana alright...and a decent ice cream.
Good Food, Fun Environment, and Friendly Crew. I took my riding buds from CA, WV, and IN to enjoy the iconic Heart Attack BLT and home made hand dipped ice cream. I highly recommend this StL "Old School" family owned luncheon and candy shop. Take your buds and treat them to an outstanding lunch experience.
Yum. My husband, a local, has been telling me about this place for a few years and we didn't have time to come last time we were in St. Louis so this time we made it a point to try to come for lunch. This is an old school soda shop with lunch items (hot dogs, chili, sandwiches, etc.) and milkshakes and sundaes that has been around in St. Louis for over 100 years. The inside if very nostalgic and simple and service is direct but friendly. They also have a candy counter where you can get fudge and other chocolate sweets to go. We arrived around 3pm and were lucky that we only waited about 5-10 minutes before being sat. We had our daughter and they easily brought her a highchair and some crackers. My husband was right - portions are huge here and generous and I saw several huge sandwiches and salads and shakes going around when we were looking over the menu. Prices are extremely fair here for the amount of food you are going to get. In the end, we went with the Turkey sandwich which is just the same as the BLT but with about half the amount of bacon replaced with turkey. It was delish and it's been a long time since I've had miracle whip and it was very very good. I also wanted some greens so we went with a chop salad - which was HUGE. It was served in a salad bowl basically - like the kind you use for a dinner party with friends and was loaded with cheese and more bacon and more turkey and ham and tomatoes. It was very good - but too big and too much meat when partnered with the sandwich. My husband got one of their summer special milkshakes in Dreamsicle flavor and it was very very good. It was the size of three shakes bc they brought it to us in the metal mixer and two glasses which we filled 3x! After we ate I ordered a classic sundae with coffee ice cream, fudge, baked nuts and whip and a cherry. SO good! It's a bit much - but I would def. come back for an ice cream treat. I hear there is usually a long wait but you can order at the counter to go if there is a long line - we were lucky and no wait the Friday afternoon we arrived.
Crown Candy is truly a city jewel. My granny used to bring us here every year for chocolate Easter bunnies, and those memories are still sweet. As an adult, my favorites have evolved, the strawberry malt is undefeated, and I've grown fond of the roast beef melt. And just like my grandma, I still grab the pecan clusters for myself every time. Some traditions are just meant to be kept. The ambiance is unexplainable.
Closer to 3.5. 5 for the ice cream, 5 for the decor, 3 for the food. The service was friendly and efficient and the decor is more like ice cream parlor than candy shop or soda shop but it's cute and appealing. Go for the ice cream. The shakes and malts are very large and delicious. You'll get between 2 and 3 servings per shake and they're worth every sip. The sandwiches are equally large but very meh. The heart stopping BLT was overstuffed but joyless. The turkey on the turkey melt was not especially good quality and it was very noticeable. While the shop may once have made their own confectionery they certainly don't now. Skip the repackaged store bought stuff and save your calories for the awesome chocolate malt.
I have been hearing about Crown Candy for so long and finally made it out here with some coworkers. We went on a weekday around 1pm and still had to wait about 45 minutes outside for a table of 4. Inside is very antique and old school with like twenty seats. The staff moves fast and is super friendly. I had to try the chocolate milkshake, definitely 10/10. I got the tuna salad sandwich and it was basically all tuna with barely any bread and on the saltier side. I still ate it all. My coworkers got different sandwiches and they seemed to like theirs more. We also saw a couple of people order the one pound bacon sandwich which is wild! I could never do it but it was cool to see it in person. Overall I liked the atmosphere and the history of the place but the tuna sandwich is not something I would get again. I do want to try their handmade candy too next time.
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Came here for lunch on a Friday and we were not disappointed! My sister in law and I split two sandwiches: the turkey and bacon melt and the egg salad sandwich. Both were soooo tasty and on amazing buttery bread - perfectly toasted. The egg salad was perfection and the turkey bacon melt was a keeper too. We also shared a heavenly chocolate shake Of course, the decor is really cool and looking at the homemade sweets is fun. We came in mid-March so they had a ton of chocolate bunnies and Easter sweets on display. read more
It's a chocolate and candy wow factor mixed in with a 50's style luncheonette. People wait on the street for hours for a table. The wait to buy chocolate wasn't as long but they limit the number of people inside at a time. So much to choose from you may have a hard time or buy too much. Go visit and enjoy a trip back in time. read more
2 years ago
Almost too much bacon on the BLT. Key word almost. 16 bucks biggest BLT I've ever had . The wife ordered the roast beef melt, she said it was amazing. We split a strawberry malt , reminded me of the old McDonald's shakes back when they were good read more
This was on the advice of one of my close friends and he did not disappoint. After a lengthy visit to various places in and out of St. Louis, I found myself in what looked like a sketchy section of the city to visit this very old establishment. You walk in and are quickly sent back in time to soda fountain joint from the 40s and 50s. I didn't have to wait for a table and knew exactly what I wanted. They brought a sandwich I did not expect to look the way it did. When my friend told me to have the BLT, I didn't expect it to have a mountain to bacon. I thought maybe four thick slices, but not four inches! LOL!. I was actually stunned for the first time and definitely have the pictures to prove it. The sandwich came with ridged potato chips and a quarter of a pickle. Everything was good and I couldn't believe I actually finished it. I wanted to get some fudge but thought about the insane heat I was already enduring and that it wouldn't make it intact by the time I made it to my hotel. I'll make sure I come back when it's cooler and enjoy what I'm sure is incredible fudge. read more
1 year ago
It's been years since I visited, so I was pumped to be back. And somehow it was even better than before. Absolutely love the classic atmosphere. It's like going back in time when you walk in. The food was outstanding - best egg salad I've had in STL. And of course, dessert was so good. I got the Oreo ice cream and had no regrets. I'll probably come back for a pint of it. Service was also amazing. We went to a much more expensive restaurant earlier in the week and had WAY better service at crown candy. Staff was so friendly and attentive. Don't sleep on this STL staple. read more
When I tell you, this is the BEST blt I've had in my life...let the chuch say AMEN. It's soooo filling, I can never eat it all. This is what they're known for, y'all. Malts come in second place, their chocolate malt to be exact. This is a great day date place. Whenever someone come in from out of town, I always take them here. I love supporting small businesses. They have delicious homemade chocolates as well. The ambiance is busy and family oriented. Service is usually pretty quick as well. Don't let the line out the door deter you. Also the line out the door is for people who are waiting to dine in. You can just walk in if you're ordering something to go. read more
5 years ago
What a gem!! We waited in line for about 45 minutes to get seated but boy, was it worth it! From the moment you walk in, you are instantly taken back in time to a classic soda fountain! The staff is incredibly kind and helpful! We all ordered the heart stopping BLT and if you want a sandwich loaded with bacon, well this is the place to get it! I couldn't even finish it, it was so good! We also ordered some milkshakes (chocolate and strawberry banana) that can easily be split between 2 or 3 people. Great atmosphere, great food, lots of fun! Cannot wait to be back soon. read more
I'm not sure if this place has ever been on a Guy Fieri show, but it should move to the top of the list. A pound of bacon on a BLT??? Yes please! I ordered the Reuben because I was headed home and really didn't feel like having a heart attack on the highway. Next trip to St Louis and I'll start with this place first. Ended my visit with one of their many old school sundaes. Really wanted to try a banana split, but again....that whole heart attack thing crossed my mind. I bought some chocolate covered oreos and a few other homemade goodies for when I get home. I may or may not give them to friends/family. More than likely not.... This place was one of my highlights of a wknd in St Louis. read more
Waited an hour, but I wanted to be inside and feel the old school vibes, not get takeout as one friend suggested. We split a chocolate malt between three of us, which was plentiful, and two of us split a huge BLT with what must have been a pound of bacon. I also bought candy to take to my dad for Father's Day. read more
We stopped in for an early lunch at 1030. Service was welcoming and fast. We shared a chocolate malt and it was yummy. I had the turkey bacon melt and it was perfect. Served with a side of chips. This is definitely a St. Louis gem. read more
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Great atmosphere the customers they employees everyone is so nice. The food is amazing. The service is fast and prompt. Food is hot the kitchen that is amazing. I've never tasted great food like this. read more
2 years ago
We are at the oldest Soda Fountain in St. Louis today. I am getting excited! Starving and ordered the BLT with a root beer float. Loving the Old Soda Fountain vibe! The candy counter is fun! Both of us ordered the BLT- we should have mixed it up... that being said, bacon lovers rejoice- there is like a pound of bacon on this sandwich. You cannot possibly pick it up and put it your mouth. Eating it requires some strategy and utensils. The root beer float was excellent- as someone who is more root beer and less float, I could have used a refill on the root beer. My partner ordered a banana split. This was done right with two lengthwise slices of banana with scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream, chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple toppings, whipped cream, crushed cashews and a cherry on top. Sorry, no picture of the banana split- it was devoured quickly. Also- the service was great. Depending on when you arrive, we are told there is sometimes a line out the door. Fortunately, we got right in today. A+ on the entire package- will return with family and friends! read more
2 years ago
This place is a MUST TRY is you're in St.Louis, MO. It's been around since 1913 and has been on multiple food shows and even has their own malt challenge! I always get a malt and bowl of chili. Great consistency and fulfilling food. Candy Andy is top-notch! read more
Had to check this off the must try list of St. Louis institutions. And I had to order the BLT and a chocolate malt. You wouldn't think a BLT could be filling but this monster is too much for most people to finish. Comes with a pickle spear and pretty ordinary chips. I think they open a bag of ruffles. But the sandwich alone was worth the trip. Perfectly cooked thick cut bacon and a lot of it. Lettuce, tomato, mayo on a nice piece of toasted bread. Had to go at least once and I'm glad I did. read more
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Love the place. Best ice cream in St. Louis. Best hot fudge in St. Louis. If I ate BLTs, I'm sure I'd love them. It's even cute after their renovation that lost them so much of their coca cola decor and the cool tile floor. Now it looks a bit new and white, but much of the old charm remains. read more
Really cool place filled with classic Americana decor. Sandwiches are super large and tasty, and the workers are very friendly. Expect to wait out in a line if you plan on dining in. The shakes were super yummy, and of course, we got the sandwich piled high with bacon. read more
3 years ago
I was born and raised in St. louis but somehow never made it to Crown Candy Kitchen. First off this place is a gem in the Old North neighborhood. It's nice and clean and the service was fast and friendly. I shared the delicious BLT with my best friend, my dog. We both loved it. I also loved the real root beer! read more
4 years ago
Hard to believe in many years and countless visits to St Louis I had never been to crown candy! Well glad to say that has ended and what a find. First off, this 110 year old shop is like a living museum, the history just oozes here. The food is absolutely outstanding! May not be very healthy, but then again it's not a secret lol The heart stopping BLT was another level great, the chili was delicious and the turkey bacon melt was just a perfect sandwich. Top that off with a vanilla shake and you've got one of the best throwback lunches you'll ever eat. Highly recommend this Gem! read more
This is a must go place for locals and tourists alike! It has limited seating with benches from maybe the 60's (maybe earlier!). But the waiters are friendly and the food plentiful. The sandwiches were piled high with tons of potato chips. We of course got desserts from the malt shop. They were the best parts. We were too full and didn't get any of the homemade candy. There's always next time!! read more
This place is a bit like a time machine. A gem of the Near North neighborhood, you literally feel like you went back in time when you step inside. The candy counter will quickly distract you and have you drooling with the classics. Sweets of rainbow colors and rows of chocolate ensure they have something for everyone. We split a classic grilled cheese and chocolate malt (which good thing we did, the malt was more than enough for 2!). Service was quick and speedy and the little booths filled up in a flash around lunchtime. We took our time and enjoyed the vintage ads on the walls and table jukebox. Prices are cheap and the nostalgia is on eleven. We took home a tub of vanilla ice cream to make Fitz's root beer floats at home. read more
3 years ago
It's a heart stopping love for that BLT! It's a St Louis must have. The crisp bacon stacked high on the Heart Stopping BLT was a sight to see and tasted amazing. We also had the Roast Beef Cheddar Melt sandwich and it was melt in your mouth good. Save room for sweets because the options are plentiful. read more
3 years ago
Best BLT's & Shakes anywhere! Great Atmosphere & Customer Service is fun & fantastic. Highly recommended! read more
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Worth the wait! The chilli tamale is AWESOME. I could have ate a whole meal of that. The BLT was huge. Very huge. Almost too big. Hard to eat. Bacon going everywhere. Chips are just a filler and could do without. Service was Excellent. Place is a cute place back in time. read more
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