Travel Itinerary
Looking for a spot that’s been feeding St. Louis comfort since 1913? Crown Candy Kitchen isn’t just a soda fountain, it’s a shrine to good eating.
The Turkey Bacon Melt comes stacked, sizzling, and dripping with enough buttery cheese to make your diet wave a white flag. Folks don’t just “go out for lunch” here; they make pilgrimages, fork in hand, ready for a sandwich that feels like a love letter from the past.
More than a meal, it’s living proof that some traditions are worth every bite – and every mile of the drive.
1. Mouthwatering Melt Magic
Sizzle of bacon drifts through the air before you even take a seat, teasing what’s to come.
Thick-cut turkey breast and smoky strips of bacon cozy up between golden sourdough, each bite crackling with buttery crunch. Swiss and provolone join forces, stretching longer than a lazy Sunday nap when you pull the halves apart – an Instagram star in sandwich form.
Turkey and bacon feel like old friends catching up, telling stories that end with you closing your eyes in bliss. Some call it a family recipe, others whisper about secret tricks, but one thing’s certain: this melt tastes like comfort straight out of a diner that refuses to cut corners, with every bite warming you like grandma’s kitchen at midnight.
2. Vintage Soda Fountain Experience
Step inside and the past greets you like an old friend, pulling you straight back to 1913. Leather booths shine with years of stories, counters hum with history, and Coca-Cola signs wink from the walls like ghosts of soda jerks past. Kids press noses to the glass, marveling at malted machines that hiss and whirl, while parents chuckle, pointing out details that unlock their own childhood memories.
Sweet scents of chocolate and toasted sandwiches mingle in the air, carrying a comfort that’s hard to bottle. Dining here feels less like grabbing a quick bite and more like stepping onto a stage where every sip and bite turns into part of a family story you’ll carry home.
3. Legendary Malts And Shakes
Why pick between dessert and drink when you can sip both at once? Famous malts arrive in frosty metal cups, each holding enough creamy goodness to refill your glass and then some.
Made the old-school way with real ice cream and malt powder, they balance sweet nostalgia against the savory bite of a sandwich, like best friends sharing the same booth.
For thrill-seekers, the legendary five-malt challenge dares you to down them all in 30 minutes – conquer it, and your name lives forever on the wall of fame.
4. Family Legacy In Every Bite
Forget skimpy bacon portions – this Heart-Stopping BLT arrives stacked with a mountain of crispy strips so tall it almost laughs at gravity.
The Turkey Bacon Melt may steal headlines, but watching someone wrestle with this beast feels like free dinner theater. Servers set it down wearing knowing grins, already anticipating the wide-eyed stares and chorus of phone cameras snapping away.
Each bite crackles, filling the air with that unmistakable smoky aroma that makes onlookers wish they’d ordered one too.
5. Heart-Stopping BLT Challenge
While the Turkey Bacon Melt steals hearts, its infamous cousin demands attention too.
The Heart-Stopping BLT stacks a pound of bacon between bread slices, creating a monument to excess that’s been featured on food shows nationwide. Servers deliver it with knowing smiles, watching first-timers’ eyes widen in disbelief.
Many attempt it solo, but veterans recommend bringing reinforcements for this delicious mountain.
6. Handcrafted Chocolate Finale
Sweet teeth rejoice! Crown Candy’s other claim to fame? Handmade chocolates crafted on-site since opening day.
After demolishing your melt, browse glass cases filled with chocolate-dipped everything. Sundaes arrive topped with house-made hot fudge that puts store-bought to shame. Smart visitors grab boxed chocolates to enjoy later, extending the Crown Candy experience all the way home