Whenever we are passing through St. James Ruby's is always a treat we look forward to. My family…read morehas been stopping at Ruby's for about 6 decades! I was there on a Saturday evening after dinner in July. I hadn't been in a few years. I got a scoop of strawberry cheesecake ice cream on a sugar cone. It's creamy and delicious. Their selection goes a little beyond the basic flavors and it looks like they have some fancy coffee and decorated cones to move with the times. If you're passing through St. James or even just passing by on I-44 I highly recommend a stop for a treat at Ruby's. This is Route 66 - nostalgic Americana.

Ruby's is a small hidden gem! What ever you order is going to be delicious, from waffle cones to…read moreshakes or just a small cup of the creamiest and best tasting delectable dessert. We're stopping by for a delicious dessert every now and then. If you're passing through or by stop in it's maybe a 1/4 mile from the freeway. You won't be disappointed, the only way to beat this little gem is to drive into Saint Louis and visit Ted D's

Pros: Banana Cream and Dutch Apple were good. The whip cream was also good. However it made up…read moreabout 2/3rds of the pie. Cons: They only accept cash, so we almost didn't walk in. Wish we hadn't! $10 for a tiny piece of pie. We also ordered strawberries on the cheesecake and they did not put them on. Not a great experience!

I really hate to leave a not so good review because I actually like the pies but I feel as if the…read morebusiness and customers should be informed. Every month or so I get this craving for their Oreo pie. It's so good! But here at this location (Waynesville) they don't give you the proper amount of portion for it being almost $9! I bought a WHOLE slice pie and it was so small! There's a whole and a half slice. If this was a whole I'm wondering what would be the half slice. A whole slice is $1 more than the half. I know there's inflation but this is just ridiculous! The Rolla one gives you the proper amount for the price. So I suggest skipping this and if you're in the Rolla area to go there. Plus, they have a full dinning area and they serve food as well :) To the slice of pie here in Waynesville, maybe train your employees better or have a pie size chart. Because it's always a different slice size every time I come one but this time was the smallest I got for it being a WHOLE! Anyways hope you don't lose business by scamming people ‍ *Covered up the name just in case it was the person that served me and I don't want their name out there.

If you're looking for baked goods stop in and say hello. Donuts, cookies, turnovers, etc.read more

The food was mediocre and the service was tolerable. Seeing as the place closes at 2PM, I figured…read morethey would offer breakfast all day, but that's not how they roll. Not terrible, but barely acceptable.

Diner at it's best. Good service good food great atmosphere. Grandkids love it…read more Easy off and on hwy 63 at Licking Mo.

Quaint little cake shop offering cupcakes, brownies and various other baked goods. I had the…read morewedding cake cupcake and it was just like eating a piece of wedding cake especially the icing(my favorite) if your in the mood for a yummy dessert stop on by and keep a local business going.

A MUST!!! A small little shop I stooped in coming through town to grab some cupcakes last min. For…read morea party! You have to go, they were unbelievable! They were a hit at the party and probably the best I have ever had. Service when I walked in was a greeting fun staff! I will drive 2 hours again just to go back Love these small local places and you have to go!

We went in and only 1 person is working! Long line... we left. It's a good place but this has…read morehappened twice since we were here visiting. Come on! Get some help!!!

Our favorite ice cream shop! Great selection with lots of fun flavors and cone selections. Very kid…read morefriendly! Servers are great and will let you sample if asked. Lots of seating and always clean. And it smells delicious. Take time to stop by....everyone needs ice cream!

Debbie makes some of the best desserts I have ever tasted and trust me I've had my share! I miss…read morebeing in Cuba all the time and walking around the corner to grab a slice of pie or getting lucky and finding she has some Red Velvet cheesecake made up! Hard to believe I've never left a review for this place but I guess I didn't want to share :). Bottom line you won't be disappointed! But likely will become addicted!

A great little bakery! A retired lady runs it and makes all the desserts so it's only open 3 days a…read moreweek. We had apple pie and it was excellent. Charming place.

I live in Smithville Mo about 3 hours from her and I have never ate a cheese cake as good as hers…read morein my life I have bought one every time I go to the lake and I honestly would drive the 3 hours and eat one before I left and want to get another one before I leave to come home she is the nicest lady and appreciates all her customers and welcomes you back I just wish I could get a few delivered and if it ever comes available I will at least buy one a week the strawberry cheesecake is my go to every time

I would highly recommend this business. We ordered a pecan pie for Thanksgiving and was the first…read moredessert that was eaten up right away. We then ordered a Lemon pie and only lasted less than 2 days. YUMMY

What better way to celebrate your birthday than with one of your favorite food groups...ice cream…read more Yes, it is a food group and if anyone tells you differently you do not need that kind of negativity in your life. Stopped in here following lunch, to find a bright spot in the food scene - I succeeded! A great little place, with fantastic ice cream, and nostalgia tucked in the corner candy section. I wanted one of everything on the menu, it was hard to make my decision. Opted for a Sunday (I was actually there on a Subday and found it fitting). The staff were friendly, the shop very neat with quirky pieces of furniture. Great place to stop on Route 66 for a refreshing treat. Date night, meeting friends, family outing, or to celebrate milestones...ice cream should always be part of the equation.

Spied this place as we were walking into the restaurant next door for dinner. I'm a sucker for ice…read morecream. Really cool old school soda fountain vibes be with lots of Route 66 nostalgia. Extensive menu, so many choices my wife had a difficult time deciding. Core cream was creamy & delicious. Good size portions. Surprised they weren't busier on a warm evening(to be fair it is December). Only negative was one employee spent a little too much time staring at us. Granted we are from out of town, but it was a bit uncomfortable to say the least.