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Monday 12pm - 8pm Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Sara's Ice Cream

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Ste. Also serving a craft coffees! Sara's Ice Cream was founded in 1981 by Sara Menard.

Genevieve, take a step back in time at Sara's Ice Cream, a vintage gem specializing in nostalgic favorites - featuring hand-dipped ice cream in all the best ways! The day she opened the shop was unnaturally cold day in May that kept most everyone from venturing out. Fortunately, a few Girl Scouts stopped in for ice cream, and by the end of the first day, the shop had made a total of $13.39 in sale

s. Sara owned and operated the shop for 44 years before deciding in late 2024 that it was time to sell. Michael and Rebecca Monia purchased the building in December 2024 and after renovations, they held a grand re-opening on May 3, 2025. They maintained the original name "Sara's Ice Cream" because of the shop's legacy in the town and to honor its original founder, but they've made some changes - including partnering with an ice cream company out of Michigan (Ashby's) known for its premium ice cream (not available on line or in stores - you have to come to a shop like this to get it!) and they make their own waffle cones and bowls fresh daily along with made from scratch brownies (for brownie sundaes or brownie topping) and sea salt chocolate chip cookies they use in making ice cream sandwiches. They've also added a craft coffee menu, with an organic focus to the offerings. What was it before it was an ice cream shop? The building was originally Ted Meyer's Shoe Store which provided the local Mississippi Lime Company workers with boots and work wear. Now, the shop provides locals and tourists with a refreshing treat during the summer. When you stop in, ask the workers about the soda fountain. It is a 1930s Bastian-Blessing fountain from the Old Orchard Drug Store in Webster, Missouri.

07/15/2026

🍦🎉SURPRISE🍦🎉

We'll be OPEN TONIGHT from 4:00–8:00 PM for Moonlight Madness!
Make your Wednesday night a little sweeter and stop in for a delicious ice cream! You don't want to miss this special midweek chance to stop in!

07/02/2026

🌎Sara’s Ice Cream SPOTTED…🌎
🇮🇹 Cinque Terre, Italy 🇮🇹

We LOVE seeing the Sara's Ice Cream shirt was spotted browsing the beautiful, colorful streets of Cinque Terre!
Living the sweet life abroad! Had to be an amazing day!

Share your pictures with us on FB or tag us! We’d love to post about where you’re representing Sara’s Ice Cream and Ste. Genevieve, MO! Let’s see how much of the globe we can cover 🗺️

06/29/2026

Cool down this July with two yummy flavors of the month! 🍦
July flavors available starting 7/2!!

Indulge in the sweet and juicy Carolina Peach (back for the second time), featuring peach chunks in creamy peach ice cream.

Or, try the Salty Jack, a delicious blend of salted caramel ice cream with a salted caramel swirl and butter-toasted peanuts. This tastes to us like the inside of a favorite candy bar! Come try for yourself - it might be your new favorite!

Which one are you excited to try?

If you want to order for the 4th, text us at 573-883-0083 or send us a message on FB. Orders are accepted until 10 a.m. Thursday morning, 7/2. All orders must be picked up at Sara's Ice Cream by 8 p.m. on Thursday, 7/2 (we are closed on 7/3 and 7/4, re-opening on Sunday, 7/5).

06/25/2026

🌎Sara’s Ice Cream SPOTTED…🌎
🇺🇸Walt Disney World - Orlando, FLorida🇺🇸

WOW!! What a view - little princess & momma in front of the CASTLE! Had to be an amazing day!

Share your pictures with us on FB or tag us! We’d love to post about where you’re representing Sara’s Ice Cream and Ste. Genevieve, MO! Let’s see how much of the globe we can cover

06/15/2026

What a weekend! 🍦✨

Our hearts are incredibly full looking back at the last few days. It was a beautiful whirlwind of catching up with familiar faces we haven’t seen since last year—in town for the French Heritage Festival and the Jeep/UTV event—and welcoming so many wonderful new and old friends into our shop.

But the absolute cherry on top of the weekend? We got to witness a real-life love story unfold! Right outside our front doors, a beautiful marriage proposal took place. 💕

We’d like to think our ice cream helped seal the deal! 😉 They were sweet enough to let us capture this photo of the magic moment just after she said YES!

Thank you to everyone who spent a part of their weekend with us. Whether you were here for the festivals, the rides, or a scoop of your favorite flavor, you made this weekend one we won’t ever forget.

Cheers to love, community, and sweet traditions! 🥂👇 (Drop a congrats for the happy couple in the comments!)

06/14/2026

🎉 Big Milestones & A Mini-Break! 🍦
Hey there, ice cream family! ❤️

We have some incredibly special reasons to celebrate, and we want to share the joy with all of you. This year, we are hitting two massive family milestones at the exact same time: Lydia is turning 21, and Michael is hitting the big 5-0! 🎂🥳

To give our family the chance to celebrate, laugh, and make memories together, we will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. But don't worry, we would never leave you stranded without your favorite treats for the holiday weekend! 🎆

🛒 Stock Up Before the Celebration!
You have until Thursday, July 2nd to come see us in person and stock your freezer.

🍨 Grab your pints and quarts of your favorite flavors to get you through the weekend!

🍦 Want waffle cones, bowls, or other special treats? We've got you covered!

📲 How to Place Your Pre-Orders:
To make sure we have exactly what you need ready to go, you can order ahead right now. Just reach out to us by:

💬 Sending us a Facebook PM
📞 Calling or 📱texting us at 573-883-0083

Thank you all so much for your endless support, your understanding, and for being such an amazing part of our lives. We can't wait to celebrate these milestones and see you all when we get back!

06/05/2026

The wait is officially over! 🎉 JUNE Flavors of the Month are finally HERE!! 🍦✨
Get them while they last! 🕒👇

Raspberry Chip Cheesecake 🍰💕 (The dreamiest, creamiest combo!)

Marion Blackberry 🍇🍃 (Bursting with fresh, berry goodness!)

Grab a scoop (or 2 or 3) before they're gone! 🏃‍♀️💨🍨

06/04/2026

It’s June! ☀️ And you know what that means... school is out, summer is in full gear, and the ice cream scoops are stacking up!
🍦We have two major updates to kick off the month:

✨ New June Flavors!
We are dropping delicious new ice cream flavors inspired by the season. Stay tuned... they hit the menu tomorrow (FRIDAY, 6/5) and are only available this month! ANY GUESSES on the flavors??

🍫 Chocolate Waffle Cones are BACK
This weekend only, we are bringing back chocolate waffle cones for the first time since last summer! Come grab one before they're gone. (And yes, our classic regular waffle cones are still available too!)

See you soon for your favorite coffee and ice cream fix! 👋

05/28/2026

This past weekend completely filled our hearts! We loved welcoming new faces, hugging old friends, and honoring our brave veterans and active military heroes. You know what makes Sara’s Ice Cream truly magical? It is the beautiful kindness of our community. Our sweet patrons are always looking for ways to love on us—whether it is bringing us delicious treats, straightening up napkins, or even jumping in to wash dishes! We are endlessly blessed and truly have the absolute BEST customers in the world!

Address

124 Merchant Street
Sainte Genevieve, MO
63670

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15738835890

Website

https://sarasicecream.itemorder.com/

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