Welcome to The Fountain on Locust
Where Every Cocktail Tells a Story & Every Dish is as Artfully Crafted.
The Fountain on Locust is where old-school glamour meets modern indulgence. Step into this retro soda fountain & cafe in the heart of St. Louis, where witty banter and retro flair come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Immerse yourself in an era of swing and swank, as you sip on our iconic ice cream martinis and savor our scratch-made cafe fare while taking in floor-to-ceiling Art Deco murals. Indulge in soul-satisfying soups, vibrant salads, and delectable sandwiches.
But it doesn't stop there. Our true claim to fame lies in our irresistible ice cream sundaes, handcrafted to perfection. From classic favorites to inventive creations, each spoonful will transport you back to a time of soda jerks and timeless charm.
Here, we take pride in being the guardians of nostalgia, reviving the spirit of the 1930s and 1940s. So sit back, relax, and let our witty staff transport you to a world where 'flapper' is slang for fabulous and 'spiffy' is the ultimate compliment.
Come join us in celebrating the extraordinary. Cheers to good times, great company, and the glorious fusion of past and present. This is The Fountain on Locust, where indulgence meets artistry, and every moment is a masterpiece in the making.
The Best Bite. Every Time.
Timeless
Cafe Fare.
Enjoy scratch-made, healthy dishes so that you can save room for dessert. Award-winning scratchmade soups, salads and more!
Retro Cocktails & Mocktails.
You’re going to blow your wig when you try our reimagined retro cocktails - from the Bees Knees to an unforgettable Manhattan.
St. Louis’s Best Ice Cream.
Take a gander at our extensive menu of sky-high ice cream sundaes and unforgettable ice cream martinis, featuring Cedar Crest ice cream from a Wisconsin family dairy.
Goddesses of the Glass: Celebrating & Elevating the Women Behind the Glass for Women’s History Month
On March 9, The Fountain on Locust invites you to the inaugural chapter of our new quarterly series: Goddesses of the Glass. In celebration of Women's History Month, this event isn’t just a tasting; it’s a celebration of the fierce, female visionaries who are breaking glass ceilings in the world of viticulture, brewing, and distilling. From the soil to the cellar, women are redefining what it means to craft world-class beverages. We’re bringing their stories to your table in a four-course sensory journey through soup, salad, our signature artichoke dip, and a decadent Fountain dessert finish.
To truly honor these makers, we’ve enlisted the industry’s premier storyteller. Darryl Vennard—renowned for his deep global travels and legendary palate—has personally curated this evening’s pairings. Known for his ability to transport guests with a single anecdote, Darryl will weave together the history, the struggle, and the triumph behind every bottle we pour.
Soup of the Day
Chicken Florentine Soup
(Pictured)
Cuban Black Bean Soup
(Vegetarian)
Polish Dill Pickle Soup
Featured Entree
Cajun Turkey Sandwich
Featured Sundae
Bearcat
Hot fudge over Vanilla Deluxe ice cream, paired with hot caramel sauce over Butter Pecan atop fresh bananas with whipped cream.
Ice Cream Martini
of the Month
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
The Home of the Ice Cream Martini
When it comes to shaking up the cocktail game, we know how to bring the razzle-dazzle! We specialize in retro cocktails and ice cream sundaes that'll knock your socks off. But let's talk about our pièce de résistance - the ice cream martini! With flavors like Great Mississippi Mudslide and Thin Mint Martini, you'll be transported back to the days of decadence.