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Crown Candy Kitchen in Saint Louis is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's known for its dessert. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
After lunch at the famous Pappy's Smokehouse, I headed over to another famous St. Louis stop- Crown Candy Kitchen, a candy store/ice cream shop/soda fountain established in 1913. I'm not a big...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm....Crown Candy. How I love thee. BLT---Pretty sure there's a pound of bacon on this bad boy.Chili---May be my fav in the STLChocolate Shake---Holy crap it makes me so happy.Chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgia only explains part of the charm of Crown Candy and those who don't "get it" never will and that's ok. This place has been around forever...I can remember skipping school a few times senior...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I know as much as the next guy that this city is fueled by nostalgia; yeah, I hear the "go crazy, folks" audio every Fall just like the rest of you. It's both endearing and kind of sad at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How dare anyone not love a place that has a contest where one must consume 5 malts in 30 minutes, only to win... the price of the malts?This place has been around for a thousand years, and unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a st. louis classic. the malts are fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crown Candy is a hidden gem in the skeleton of St. Louis. It's a really old place and the decor looks it--but in a charming way. The food here is pretty basic. Don't expect anything really fancy....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It really is like walking back in time....I love everything about this place except the neighborhood is not quite what it should be.A true land mark.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great date place, if your date doesn't mind going to a mildly sketch neighborhood; the nostalgia makes up for everything.As diner's go, this landmark has withstood the test of time,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nostalgic ice cream parlour/candy store/sandwich joint. Certainly quaint and charming for sure. We arrived on a weekday afternoon during the lunch rush and the first and really only major strike...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea why it's taken me so long to write a review for Crown Candy, but I was reminded of how wonderful this place is after my mom gave me one of their chocolate bunnies for Easter last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Great food at just the right price. Takes you back to a time long ago where you meet your gal and share a shake.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a lot you can add about this place that hasn't been said. The malts (I had a chocolate, banana, marshmallow malt) are simply phenomenal, it would be hard to overstate just how good they are. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love great ice cream and crown candy does not disappoint.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a required stop for anyone visiting St. Louis. If you are a malt connousieur, this is probably the mecca. I had the chocolate malt that can be summed up as -- Pure Decadence. It is an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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An order was called in to a male worker for a pick-up time of 11:45am. The order wasn't ready until 12:15pm. Our union carpenters can only take lunch from 12-12:30pm so they had 10 minutes to eat their lunch....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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The person who answered the phone had NO patience and or didn't want to take the time to help me. He kept telling me you have to come down here and look for yourself i don't know. All I needed was a total...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM. I love this place. The neighborhood scares me a bit, but the food is enough to make up for it. The BLT and the shakes are DELICIOUS. I'm drooling, just thinking about it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just about perfect for what it is. This is a great spot for a touch of nostalgia and a real ice cream sundae. We split two sundaes between two adults and three children. No one left disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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"This place is a classic step back in time. The food is old school dinner food at it's best. BUT...the area is marginal at best. North city is not a safe place IMO."
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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i love this place. This is the place to go for fresh cand and ice cream. The BLT should be world famous.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
add me to the list of people to bare witness to the greatness of this remarkable saint louis business....don't miss this one!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats ice cream sundaes and shakes made on the spot in a beautiful soda fountain that's nearly 100 years old. Sure, the area may be a little too Skid Row, but don't let that scare you. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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great food cheap great food cheap GREAT FOOD CHEAP. seriously GREAT FOOD CHEAP ENOUGH SAID. Maybe not GREAT FOOD CHEAP GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT FOOD CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP GREAT FOOD CHEAP
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Who knew a BLT and chocolate malt would ever taste so good together. Maybe because they are both amazing?!! A look back into a simpler time with less worries and more fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a child your introduced to places that one of your parents loved as a child themselves. Me, i got multi-generational family members introducing me to this institution. I found, and still do find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those rare places that really, honestly hasn't changed much over the years and isn't striving for vintage appeal aesthetics--it's just the way it is. Go there for the candy, the ice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Legitimately a bonafide, can't-miss St. Louis institution.Best known for their shakes and malts, you'd be silly to make a trip out here and not get cozy with one of their fine ice cream items. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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This place, although small and busy, is truly a St Louis staple and any...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place totally lives up to its reputation. I had a butterscotch malt and it was awesome. The chocolate banana milkshake that I got for my husband was wonderful. The Big Cheese sandwich (pumped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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a friend and her husband has been there and they love it, so my friend took...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a bit of an obsession with candy. Not so much eating it anymore as I'm mostly off the sugar but my obsession hasn't waned at all. I love all things candy. I love smelling it, looking at it,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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I grew up in Univiersity city and lived in North County for 12 years. This has been a favorite place of mine for years. Their food is spectacular and their Ice Cream shakes are superb. If you haven't been, get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I've lived in STL for all my life and only recently tried Crown Candy! It is incredible.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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My kids seem to never want to outgrow this place. It's a regular favorite.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that this place is the seed to the future development that is Crown Village makes this establishment amazing in and of itself. http://www.crownvillagestl.com/Experiencing the ridiculously...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking up to Crown Candy's storefront is like stepping back in time, particularly when you can see the old Falstaff Brewery smokestack in the distance. For visitors, the area of town it is located...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
heavenly milkshakes in a variety of flavours, sensational chocolates formed by distinctive molds, an atmosphere authentic to the family that has run the restaurant for generations...i've been enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here nearly once a month every time I need my chocolate fix. I typically get the same thing, as no one does it better and I crave these items: chocolate malt, grilled ham and cheese [or a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely gorgeous, 95-year old diner/soda fountain in the middle of the 'hood. The plain old turkey club had the most amazing tasting turkey and bacon ever.You must try the ice cream - prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for some lunch and ice cream with the one and only Andy P. during our road trip from Dallas to Connecticut.The chicken salad sandwich I had was decent, but clearly that's not the reason to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am really on the border at a 4.5. The case for: This place is awesome. It really probably hasn't changed appreciably in 50 years. They make their own Ice Cream and excellent Hot Fudge (sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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You will feel like you went back 50 years when you enter Crown Candy. It has fantastic candy and the ice cream treats are fabulous. It is some place you don't want to miss!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good old fashioned fun!Grilled cheese was just like my mom used to make, and was definately a welcome bit of comfort food. It was eclipsed later by the GIGANTIC sundae, with perfectly rich ice cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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This is a great place to learn about STL history and they have awesome candy too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With the first sip of their signature shakes, Crown Candy Kitchen is easily worth the long trip up to North County. I love the look of this place, which is pretty much the same way it looked 50 years...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A genuine good old fashion ice cream parlour...tiny booths from back in the days when Americans were still eating less generous portions...sketchy neighborhood makes this a daytime destination
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sumo-sized sundaes. BLTs with more real estate than anything Trump built. Massive milkshakes too much for any mortal to take.What's not to love?It's nostalgic. That's the best part. My dad loves this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crown Candy Kitchen, or Crown Candy as my friends and I call it is a most wonderful place. Anyone who has been there would know that wonderful is a word that could sum up the place, but it wouldn't do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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I've worked at Crown Candy for over 3 years and I still love it without a doubt. It has great food, ice cream, and candy and I wouldn't replace it for the world. Many people are afraid of the neighborhood but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Homemade candy and wonderful sandwiches. Great place to go for lunch or for dessert.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Biggest BLT EVER! A mountain of deliciously crisp, salty bacon and the less-important-but-still-tasty L & T with a touch of mayo on toasted wheat = one of the finest lunches in town, especially when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their shakes are great, but I LOVE the sundaes!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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It has the most amazing ice cream -- the best hot fudge sundaes which are my personal downfall. The neighborhood is not a good one so go prepared -- in a group always feels safest to me. My kids love it -- we...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes. My heart truly does stop when I partake of the Heartstopping BLT, made with wonderfully tangy Miracle Whip, not mayo. And nothing gets that heart pumping again like a cherry sundae with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely the Margie's Candies (a Chicago landmark) of St. Louis!Excellent sundaes in an old-school atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go during the day time. A lot of people avoid North and East St. Louis. But here's one time where you should go to one of the stl places featured on Food Network. The sundaes are amazing. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my dad and I had this ongoing debate on my last visit...which is more dangerous...North St. Louis, or East Oakland? This is one of those dubious distinction kinds of conversations. Oh, hell! I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Want the best BLT you will EVER have??? Do ya LOVE shakes, malts, and ice cream served the old fashioned way? WANT EXCELLENT FOOD CHEAP??? Wanna experience GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE??? If you said yes to any of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
classic, old-fashioned diner food? youbetcha! "meet me in st. louie at crown candy kitchen...." for old-fashioned classic diner food. great chili-dogs, awesome hand-made shakes & malts, onion rings,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crown Candy Kitchen is the center of my old neighborhood I grew up in. I lived up and down and all around the 14Th Street area. We would always meet there with our Friends. I remember in the 60's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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We love Crown Candy Kitchen! The Johnny Rabbit malt is fabulous! I feel that it's a little heavy on the nutmeg, I order mine without. Seems to cover the flavor of the fresh bananas. Other than that, its...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A St. Louis classic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You just can't mess with Crown Candy Kitchen. The food and the malts are superbulousfabuamericanfatstyle!They have a "who can down 5 malts in 30 minutes" contest. If you do it, you get your name on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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feels like you've stepped back in time... wonderful ice cream and their chocolate is some of the best I have ever tried... don't miss the homemade, hand-dipped milkshakes... gets crowded, but tables turn over...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Dissapointed at the lack of a burger, but that's not the restaurant's fault. I just thought a good burger & fries with a milkshake is the foundation of any respectable soda joint. Replacement BLT was fine, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My belly is fat with butterscotch malt.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place, I hope it never changes! the atmosphere is unlike anything I've seen before, it's a time capsule. Don't be intimidated by the neighborhood, it's a bit rough around the edges but once...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I grew up in the St. Louis area and sadly I am 34 years old and just discovered Crown Candy. I took my boyfriend there for something different than the norm. We had to wait about 30 minutes to get seated but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Not the greatest area of St. Louis, but should this place ever disappear it will be a great loss to the city. I grew up taking an annual family trip to the city every March to load up on Easter candy and an...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A blast from the past! This is one of the oldest soda-fountain and candy shops still running in St. Louis. They make their own chocolate and their malts and shakes are the best! In addition, they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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There's nothing else like it for the old-fashioned soda fountain experience. Food is great & the ice cream treats are even better.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An indulgence for the eyes and the stomach. This wonderful historic landmark has awesome malts among other things. When my friend ordered a marshmallow malt I thought he was insane. But the experts...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Bad neighborhood, I was scared!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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This little shop in St.Louis, MO is wonderful. You MUST try the BLT, I swear you get about 2lbs of bacon on your sandwhich. This place is famous for their candy and malts. The shop is very small an...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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This is a one of a kind place.For the best ice cream and candy if you haven't been go
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As authentic as it gets. This soda fountain has been in continuous operation by the same family since 1913, and they make their own chocolates with irreplaceable molds. It's a candy and cultural...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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A trip to St. Louis isn't complete without visiting this gem on the Near north side (just north of downtown). This family owned restaurant, ice creamery and candy store makes the finest treats you can imagine....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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I went here this afternoon for lunch, have been going here for years since i was a child and i can say the service,food and ambviance has been the same in all of those years has been the same great stuff.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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This place will take you back... It's got the great old fashioned atmosphere. The icecream/ shakes are the best anywhere. The also have all kinds of candy to choose from. If you go during a busy time it does...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Crown Candy Kitchen sells candy! Surprised? In addition to their well know Newports, they also sell many types of homemade candies and treats. The neighborhood's seen better days but customers keep coming back...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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This place is candy heaven!! They have shakes that are to die for. It is the place to go on a date as well. Do not go here if you are on a diet. This is a neat place to take visitors too. The children love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Crown Candy Kitchen is one of the most unique, cultural places I've ever been to in STL. Their hot-dog sandwich is my personal favorite...but their malts are untouchable. It looks like it did in the 50's. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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This place is a must visit in St. Louis. They have the best ice cream in town. And a huge assortment of flavors. The sundaes are great...If you have a craving for ice cream and want the old fashined atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Crown Candy has been around forever! It is a fun, old-fashioned soda fountain. They have food, ice cream, and candy! Prices are very reasonable. Their milkshakes are enough to make you come back,...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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Crown Candy takes you back in time to the days of soda fountains!!! The restaurant is TINY......expect a wait during the lunch time hours, less than 30 seats available, BUT so worth the wait! The food is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Luv It, Luv It, Luv It!!!!!! One suggestion- do not order the BLT, unless you want to eat 1lb of bacon-not kidding- a heart attack. Everything else is wonderful. Good egg salad sandwich, great malts, shakes,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Crown Candy takes you back in time to the days of soda fountains!!! The restaurant is TINY......expect a wait during the lunch time hours, less than 30 seats available, BUT so worth the wait! The fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Who would have thought that a place that is famous for homemade candy also has great food. This place is one of St. Louis's oldest eating establishments. If you didn't know before you got there, you would know...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crown Candy Kitchen is a St. Louis landmark. Situated in what appears to be a neglected part of town (for as long as I can remember, anyway), this establishment is frequented by police and faithful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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What a great place in the city to be able to go back in time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Wonderful ice cream!!! Their chocolate is some of the best I have ever tried.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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It was a fun experience, not a lot of space for kids, they don't have kid size treats.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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Always the best
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Home-made, hand-dipped milkshakes! The best chocolate in town. The place can be crowded sometimes, but the turnaround time is fast.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Great food, great ice cream for great prices. Decor is a little dated, but it does have that old neighborhood soda shop feel. I don't remember it having a wheelchair ramp and the way the tables are setup it...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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I have been going to crown candys since i was born. I grew up on crowns and i have to say i have been to different ice cream shops; this one is the best. Everyone is so friendly, the ice cream is home made and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2004
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Crown Candy Kitchen is an enjoyable part of History. I believe it is unique in the US. It has great food, great ice cream malts and sodas. Very fast service and helpful people in telling you what and how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2004
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Crown Candy Kitchen is like traveling back in time to a different era. The ambience, food, experience is first rate. This is a great place for tourists and fun for the whole family. Beware, once you try any of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2003
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Great food, ambience. Kids love it, but due to neighborhood we only go during daylight hours. Owners and staff are extremely friendly. The entire restaurant, including patrons, seems always in a great mood....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2003
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Crown Candy is one of the last of it's kind from the old phone booth to the old juke box. If you're in the St. Louis area it's a place worth visiting. I recommend trying the B.L.T., piled high with bacon or...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2003
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A fun, historic place to eat. Don't miss the ice cream AND the chocolate, particularly at Easter time! Once you are seated (which can take a while) the service is breathtakingly fast. It's great to think of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Despite the deterioration of the neighorhood this historic building and interior transports anybody, but especially older adults back to a simplier time. The food is simple but delicious and the ice cream a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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10 --- what more can you say above a perfect score!?!?!?
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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I love this place, my cousins work there, and they have the best food around.... i wish i was queen of crown candy!!...lol
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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The best place to go and chill out w/ some malts
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Just the kind of place that you NEED to go and take friends. You must plan to wait a little but it's worth it. What a joy to see an "old" family place that has survived time. I love the ambience of the place...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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the worlds best ice cream and chili and lets talk malts--they have malts that are totally unbelieveable---
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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This is my FAVORITE place to get ice cream!!! They don't only have ice cream.....you can get candy or something to eat.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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No faux nostalgia here; this is the real thing. Enjoy a sandwich lunch and top it off with a malt or other ice cream treat. Best of all--take home candy!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2002
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I love this place! Crown Candy has the BEST ice cream I have ever tasted!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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my husband and i enjoyed our visit. our milkshakes were huge and delicious. the area is indeed a little.....
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famous for the three-scoop malt...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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opened in 1913, this vintage eatery features a nostalgic decor with a 1930is soda fountain, a jukebox in every booth, plenty of coca-cola memorabilia, and a candy counter filled with homemade chocolates. count...
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great food, exceptional value. authentic building and contents. a very worthy find...
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