Step Back in Time & Indulge

A new spin on the iconic Fountain brand, The Fountain on Delmar features coffee, baked goods, ice cream, cocktails, wine & beer. Located near the Central West End in the Delmar Maker’s District, the new location is part art deco masterpiece, part cafe.

The Best Bite. Every Time.

  • Retro Cocktails & Mocktails

    You’re going to blow your wig when you try our reimagined retro cocktails - from the Bees Knees to an unforgettable Manhattan.

  • Ice Cream

    Take a gander at our extensive menu of sky-high ice cream sundaes and unforgettable ice cream martinis, featuring Cedar Crest ice cream from a Wisconsin family dairy.

  • Coffee & Baked Goods

    Explore a menu of coffees and lattes as beautiful as the art on the walls. Pair them with fresh baked goodies - including fresh baked pastries our Crackerjack Snickerdoodle cookies and more!

Where Every Cocktail, Sundae or Coffee is as Beautiful as the Art on the Walls.

The Fountain on Delmar is your new coffee, ice cream, retro cocktail bar and soda shop in the Delmar Maker’s District - where old-school glamour meets modern indulgence. This retro soda fountain pays homage to the original The Fountain on Locust with a limited menu including:

  • Delicious espresso coffee creations

  • Fresh Baked Retro Pastries & Cookies

  • Ice Cream Sundaes, Affogatos, Scoops & Cones

  • Retro Cocktails & Ice Cream Martinis

  • Wine & Beer

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary at The Fountain on Delmar. Here's to good times, great company, and the wonderful intersection of the past and present. Indulgence meets artistry at The Fountain on Delmar, where each moment is a masterpiece in the making. Cheers!

Upcoming events

  • Paper Dolls and Aperols

    Monday 9.16, 5-8 pm

    Join us for an evening of Arts & Crafts while you enjoy a classic cocktail at The Fountain on Delmar!

    At our retro soda fountain and cocktail lounge, we love to celebrate the extraordinary elegance of the early 20th century, when paper dolls were the "Bee's Knees!"

    Bring your own art supplies (or $5 to use ours) and spend the evening sipping from our Paper Planes cocktail special while crafting your very own paper dolls! You'll spend the evening with Hedy, who will be your guide as you explore the fashions of yesteryear.

    This is an all-ages event, so bring anyone who loves cocktails, ice cream or crafting!

  • The Great Coffee Cocktail Competition

    10.7, 6:00 to 8:30 pm
    Tickets: $35 per person

    Top mixologists compete for the top spot in this Coffee Cocktail Competition at The Fountain on Delmar, sponsored by Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company and Haus Alpenz.

    Join us on 10.7 from 6 to 8 pm to sample cocktail creations from 8 bartenders and to watch them present their drinks to the judges. Immerse yourself in the art of the perfectly balanced coffee cocktail, while hearing from our expert judges from Kaldi's Coffee, Haus Alpenz and The Fountain on Delmar.

    Sip and sample in the Delmar Maker Locale's new courtyard and vote for your favorite cocktail too!

    Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice home bartender, you'll get the chance to try your hand at making each cocktail at home as each guest will get a copy of the drink recipes presented to take home.

    Winners will get cash prizes and their drink added to The Fountain on Delmar's seasonal cocktail menu!

  • Cocktail Connection: A Cocktail Class for Two

    Tuesday 10.8, 6:15 or 8:15
    Tickets: $130 per couple

    Looking for something new to do on date night? Pop in for our Cocktail Connections night with your partner or your BFF. You'll both learn mixology basics from our incredible team of bartenders and you'll leave with two new drink recipes in your arsenal.

    We'll teach you two new drinks that you can make on your own and then you and your date can sit, sip and enjoy a flight of our retro bar snacks and a shareable ice cream sundae for two.

    Additional cocktails are available for purchase.

St Louis Adult Ice Cream Parlor The Fountain on Locust Alcoholic Ice Cream Ice Cream Martinis

The Home of the Ice Cream Martini

At The Fountain on Delmar, we're known for shaking up the cocktail game with flair. We serve up incredible retro cocktails - Manhattans, Negronis and more. But, the real showstopper is our ice cream martinis! Tasty treats like the Great Mississippi Mudslide or the Thin Mint Martini are a journey back in time to an era of indulgence. Click here to learn more about our ice cream cocktails.