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American Custard Co. – Where Quality, Consistency, and Frozen Custard Excellence Define Sainte Geneviève’s Flagship American Fare In a town famous for French colonial history, you might not expect to find what many locals consider Sainte Geneviève’s best example of classic American food done right. But at American Custard Co., a family-owned establishment that’s become the community’s flagship for quality American fare, every detail receives attention that chain restaurants abandoned decades ago. The burgers—whether standard or featuring culinary twists—are cooked properly. The hot chicken sandwiches can be grilled for healthier options. The fries are fried in beef tallow like they’re supposed to be. The salads feature fresh lettuce and homemade vinaigrette. The coffee rivals city Starbucks. And the frozen custard that gives the establishment its name? It’s the concrete you wished you’d gotten at Ted Drewes in St. Louis but didn’t have time for. This is consistency and quality without shortcuts, corners cut, or compromises. This is a local family working their tails off to serve their community food that’s fresh-cooked, properly prepared, and worthy of loyal customers who return again and again because they know what they’re getting: excellence in American classics from breakfast through dinner, crowned by frozen Read more…

Sara’s Ice Cream is the place that you expect to find in Sainte Geneviève, which makes it all the more satisfying when you do.  It’s what makes you feel like you’ve arrived at a destination—that’s how important it is to the DNA of what we’re trying to build here.  Sara’s has been a fixture here since 1981 and it’s now under new ownership that has breathed even more life into the town’s favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. Set in the town’s de-facto center right across from Audubon’s Hotel and Restaurant, Sara’s will take you back to the good times when coffee was 10 cents —it still is at Sara’s — where malts needed heavy equipment — they still do at Sara’s —and you could get house-made sodas called phosphates — guess what?  You can get them at Sara’s. It’s the perfect spot to take a break while exploring Main Street—close to local shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Whether you’re after a quick cone or a hand-dipped shake, Sara’s Ice Cream delivers a sweet taste of Sainte Geneviève. Read more…