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It's time to treat yourself to a frozen treat. Ellisville's ice cream parlors offer everything you could want, from unique flavors to pie-filled concretes. Silky's Frozen Custard Located on Manchester Road in Ellisville, Silky's Frozen Custard has been known to draw big crowds. On the menu, you'll find ice cream combinations to quench any craving. The Elvis Pretzely — which involves pretzels covered in caramel and melted chocolate — is a frozen favorite. For a tropical taste you can't find anywhere else, check out the Hawaiian, which combines macadamia nuts, banana, pineapple, and coconut custard. In addition to selling frozen custard in cones and cups, Silky's lets you buy it by the quart. If that doesn't completely satisfy your cravings, check out the custard cookies, concretes, and shakes. Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store If you're looking for some ice cream flavors you've never experienced or even heard of, Oberweis is your ice cream shop. A few of their must-try flavors include brandy, cherry pie, chocolate marshmallow, cinnamon, lemon blackberry, and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. If you're not in the mood for a scoop, feel free to grab an Oberweis shake, sundae, smoothie, or coffee drink. The shop's famous frostbites combine candy — including M&Ms, Oreos, cookie dough, and Reese's — with ice cream. more Young's Restaurant and Ice Creamery This old-school diner offers every kind of ice cream, whether in an ice cream soda or a banana split. Young's even offers new-school menu items like concretes and mini concretes. Your kids can grab an old-fashioned ice cream cone. If you're extra hungry, Young's satisfies a wide range of cravings with its lunch and dinner options. All-American menu items, like the roast beef sandwich and four-piece chicken dinner, are local favorites. There's even a seafood section on the menu, where you can find catfish, clam strips, and hushpuppies. Andy's Frozen Custard Technically, Andy's is located in Ballwin, but it's located on Manchester Road and is a quick trip for most of us. With its unique menu options and seasonal treats, Andy's is well worth the journey. Special summer menu items, including the key lime pie concrete and peach sundae, are big draws. Andy's also has a little something for every season, including a pumpkin pie concrete for Thanksgiving and a Kris Kringle hot fudge sundae topped with candy cane sprinkles for Christmas. The Malt Shop Located right next door in Fenton, Missouri, the Malt Shop specializes in ice cream but can also treat you to an all-American feast of burgers and fries. When it comes to ice cream, the Malt Shop serves it in every form, including as a shake, sundae, root beer float, or ice cream sandwich. The Malt Shop also puts a big emphasis on toppings, with a wide range of fruit, sauces, and candies available to enhance your chosen scoop. The Malt Shop is open from early spring until late fall, so make sure you don't show up during the winter off-season. When you're craving a delicious frozen dessert, Ellisville serves up a wide range of treats. Check out these local favorites and let us know what you think! Image via Pixabay.

When you want to chug a fresh cold brew or sip a steamy latte, you'll find that Ellisville, Missouri is full of caffeinated hotspots. The Wolf Cafe Coffee lovers can rejoice at the Wolf Cafe, where you can find everything from nitro cold brew to bottomless coffee. This cafe also has an espresso machine handy, and it's ready to whip you up an Americano or cappuccino.  Looking for a flavored latte? The Wolf Cafe will do you one better with its organic flavors: chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, and vanilla. While you sip your caffeinated beverage of choice, you can also grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner here. Six North Cafe This is another excellent local coffee shop where you can find the usual suspects, including brewed coffee and espresso beverages. But Six North Cafe also offers frozen coffee – the perfect option on a sunny summer day. Frozen coffee flavors include original, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and salted caramel. The Six North Cafe menu also includes breakfast and lunch items, including the excellent focaccia breakfast sandwich and smoked salmon BLT. more More than Coffee More than Coffee wants to serve you a delicious cup of Joe, but this cafe also wants to help the community at large. Run by the nonprofit Extreme St. Louis Charitable Foundation, some proceeds from your coffee purchase will go toward helping kids and young adults with special needs. More than Coffee makes donations to more than 40 local charities, helping to make Ellisville and surrounding communities better places to live. More than Coffee also gives you more than coffee in the literal sense. In addition to a freshly brewed cup of coffee, you can also grab a delicious bagel or egg and cheese sandwich. Baked goods on offer include muffins and biscotti. Donut Palace STL Open from 3 am until the day's freshly made donuts sell out, the Donut Palace STL is a local favorite. And, let's face it, donuts are just about the best thing you could eat alongside your morning coffee. The Donut Palace STL offers both regular coffee and espresso beverages, including mochas, cappuccinos, and steamers. The donut menu is equally impressive. Cake donut offerings include classics like plain, glazed, and cinnamon. Or you can grab a yeast donut, choosing a glazed, sugar-raised, or jelly-filled donut. Kaldi's Coffee Located right next door in Clayton, Missouri, Kaldi's Coffee offers sleek, modern ambiance to go with your daily cup of Joe. Even coffee hounds will be impressed by the extensive drink menu, which includes everything from cold brew coffee to salted caramel frozen coffee. Kaldi's is also a great place to grab a snack, breakfast, or lunch bite. The market fresh salad menu includes a lot of fan favorites, including the walnut avocado and apple and brie salads. If you're in the mood for a flatbread, we highly recommend the BBQ flatbread, which is topped with a strangely delicious coffee-infused barbeque sauce. Whatever kind of coffee you're craving, there's an Ellisville local coffee shop to quench your thirst. Depending on which of these excellent cafes you visit, you can also partake in some delicious meals at the same time. Image via Pixabay.