There are so many great places to go to in Madison County to satisfy your sweet tooth. As the weather cools off, it is the perfect time to go for a drive and stop for a fall inspired treat. *Some of flavors mentioned are only available for a limited time. It would be a good idea to call before going to purchase treat just in case they are sold out.
Last Updated: 10/28/2020
Annies
245 S Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL
11 Illini Dr Glen Carbon, IL
The menu has SO many options! Frozen Custard, Cakes, Pies, Shakes, Smoothies, Floats, Hot Dogs, and Chili. See menu on website for pricing. https://www.anniesfrozencustard.com
Fall themed options: Pumpkin Pie Concretes/Sundaes, Give-Em S’mores concrete/sundaes, salty caramel crunch custard, caramel cheesecake concrete.
Regular Hours: Monday thru Sunday 11:30am to 10pm. Walk-ins Welcome. Drive Thru option is available at the Glen Carbon location.
The Cup
1057 Century Dr. Edwardsville, IL
They create a wide variety of sweet treats such as classic cupcakes, 9 inch cakes, sugar cookies, sweet dips, cakewiches, gluten free cupcakes, and vegan cupcakes. There are featured flavors of the week and staple items always available. See website for pricing
Fall themed options: Pumpkin Harvest cupcakes, S’more cupcakes, Pumpkin spice dip-a-roos, and s’mores dip-a-roos. Fall homesite dozen packs including 3 confetti, 3 tuxedo, and 6 pumpkin harvest cupcakes. Cupcakes decorated with icing to look like a Mummy and Monster (Killer cupcakes) are also available. Complimentary Halloween decor available on cupcakes and cookies in store and online.
Walk-ins Welcome. Normal hours are 10am -6:30pm Monday – Thursday. Friday and Saturday 9:30pm-9pm. Masks are required in the shop. Curbside Pickup Available. You can order online or by phone. There is even a door dash option. See website for details. https://cravethecup.com
Kruta Bakery
300 St. Louis Road Collinsville, IL
Kruta Bakery was founded in 1919! It is a well loved place in Collinsville! They sell breads, cakes, cookies, danishes, doughnuts, pastries, pies, and coffee cakes. They also have a Holiday Order list to choose from that orders must be placed in advance for. See website for pricing.
Fall themed options: Pumpkin Pies, cinnamon apple crumbles, Pumpkin cake doughnuts, pumpkin muffins with cream cheese icing, cranberry orange nut bread, Halloween themed decor/icing on cupcakes They also have halloween cookie kits for sale that are $16.50 for 12 cookies, icing, and sprinkles.
Walk-ins Welcome. Regular Hours are Tuesday-Friday 6am to 5pm and Saturday 6am to 3pm. If you wish to place an order, call (618)344-1115 or place the order in person at store.
Bobby's Frozen Custard, Inc.
2525 North Center Street Maryville, IL
Bobby’s is a popular spot to hang out in Maryville! Prior to Covid times, it was a great place to find yummy food and live entertainment. The Menu includes custards, concretes, sundaes, shakes/malts, and fountain drinks. https://www.bobbysfrozencustard.com
Fall themed options: Pumpkin Pie Custard, Pumpkin Pie Concrete, Pumpkin Pie Concrete with Pecans, Pumpkin Pie Concrete with Salty Caramel, Caramel Apples, Apple Cider Float with Salty Caramel
Hours: Open Everyday from 12 to 10 pm
City Scoops Creamery
100 South State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL
300 Edwardsville Rd Troy, IL
City Scoops Creamery offers custom made flavors of hard-scoop ice cream, sorbets, and Italian ice. According to their website, they offer 30 flavors of Hard Scoop Premium and Super Premium Ice Cream, Dairy Free Ice Cream, and Sorbets. See website for details. https://cityscoopscreamery.com
Fall themed options: Cold Brew Pumpkin Pie Float, Cold Brew Dulce de Leche floats, Build your own Apple Cider Float, Dulce de Leche Apple Pie ice cream, caramel crunch ice cream, salted caramel ice cream, and dairy-free salty caramel sorbet. Also, for a limited time, Bride of Frankenstein (ghiradelli white chocolate, white chocolate chips, and pieces of blonde Oreos) and Frankenstein (double chocolate, fudge, and two types of chocolate chips blended with the premium ice cream) are available.
Open Daily for walk-in, curbside, or next day delivery. Outdoor Seating is available at Edwardsville location. Hours at Troy location are Tuesday- Sunday 3pm to 9pm. Hours at Edwardsville location are Monday – Thursday 2-9pm, Friday – Saturday 2-10pm, and Sunday 2pm-9:30pm.
Route 66 Creamery
11 South Old Route 66 Hamel, IL
Small food joint on Route 66 with ice cream and steak burgers. Visit facebook page for specials and menu.
Fall themed options: Pumpkin or apple pie concretes
Patio sets outside to eat outside. Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12pm to 7pm
Shivers Frozen Custard
3318 Godfrey Rd Godfrey, IL
Shivers has a selection of high quality frozen desserts, coffee bar, and smoothie bar. Frozen desserts include custard cones, sundaes, concretes, milkshakes, floats, slush floats, turbo (combo of custard and slushie) , cow (combo of custard and soda flavor), fruit turbo (custard, slushie, and real fruit), and custard soda float. See website for pricing. https://shiversfc.com
Fall themed options: S’mores custard, chocolate s’mores custard, salted caramel brownie custard, almond joy custard, maple pecan custard, chocolate s’more custard, butter pecan custard, pumpkin roll custard, pumpkin pie custard, maple bacon custard, pumpkin marshmallow caffe’, pumpkin spice caffe’, pumpkin spice eskimo joe, caramel toffee nut, salted caramel mocha, pumpkin muffins, Jack O Lantern (real pumpkin, spices, and caramel fudge), and Charlie Brown (real pumpkin, spices and dark chocolate) is the flavor of the week for October 26th-November 1st. Flavor options change often: check menu online before ordering.
Walk up and Order online for Pick-up. Hours are 6am to 10pm. Coffee everyday at 6am and Frozen Custard 11am.
My Just Desserts Alton , LLC
31 E Broadway Alton, IL
According to their facebook, they have over 150 recipes that make up the daily lunch specials that are rotated on a monthly basis. There are also between 9 to 13 different types of pie featured on the menu board. See prices on their facebook/website https://myjustdessertsalton.weebly.com
Fall inspired options: Pumpkin pie, pumpkin pecan pie, pumpkin pie cheesecake, apple praline, and caramel apple pie.
Outdoor seating and curbside pick up Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am-3pm