Lix Frozen Custard — Restaurant in Desloge

As a man in his later years, I find fewer and fewer places that offer the kind of simple, honest experience that once defined everyday life. Lix Frozen Custard in Desloge, Missouri is one such place that still honors quality over noise.

On my recent visit, I ordered the Elvis Pretzley—a thoughtfully crafted sundae with pretzels, chocolate sauce, and caramel. It was rich without being excessive, and the contrast between the salty crunch of the pretzels and the smooth custard brought a quiet satisfaction. It was indulgent in the best sense, and a fitting nod to the man whose music provided the soundtrack to much of my youth. I sat for a while after finishing it, recalling long evenings and simpler pleasures.

I also took note that only small, single-serve water cups were available—no large water offered. In a world of excess, I rather appreciated that choice. It kept things modest and reminded me of the days when you took what you needed and no more.

The young people working were respectful and efficient. They did not rush or chatter unnecessarily, and that too was appreciated. I felt, during those few moments at Lix, that I was in a place where time had slowed, and that is a rare and valuable thing.

Lix is more than a custard stand. It is a place where small details are done right, and where memory and taste meet...

When they first opened the ice cream was awesome. But last two visits 9.21.19 and in August. We have ordered concrete that are not mixed well. Mu husbands muddy sneakers had all the peanutbutter cup at bottom. My Turtle concrete we substituted heath instead of pecans, it's supposed to have caramel and hot fudge as well. I got 2 bites of Carmel, 3 bites of hot fudge, and then vanilla until the bottom where all the heath was. We took it to go and did not notice until home. This has now happened 2 times. Once In july we went through drive through I ordered a turtle sundae. Got home it was oreo. So really that's three strikes. Drive the hour to Ted Drewes, their concrete never disappoint, sad to see this place...

Better than Andy's (which in my opinion has always been the best). WAY better than what Culver's calls "frozen custard".

Andy's has always been what I've considered the best. We went to Andy's in St Louis yesterday and the product seems to have less cream and egg than in the past. Lix has always been how frozen custard should be (creamy and rich). I haven't been to Lix in a while but I'd assume it' the same as always. Lix was equivalent to Andy's but I still gave Andy's the top spot since I knew of Andy's first (huge in Springfield). Now Lix is the quality frozen custard champ in my book. Better than Ted Drews. Better than Andy's. Just a...