Route 66 Creamery

05/29/2026

🎉🍍 JUNE FLAVORS ARE HERE! 🍪🍍 🎉

We couldn’t pick just one favorite for June… so we’re bringing you TWO delicious reasons to stop by Route 66 Creamery this month!

🍍 Dole Soft Serve Flavor of the Month: Pineapple!
Enjoy it by itself or twisted with vanilla for the ultimate tropical treat. One bite and you’ll feel like you’re on vacation! ☀️🏝️

🍪 Concrete of the Month:
Oreo Cheesecake Crunch!
A creamy blend of vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookies, cheesecake bites, graham cracker pieces, hot fudge and topped with whipped cream, cheesecake bites, graham cracker and an Oreo cookie!!

It’s basically cheesecake in a cup… with a Route 66 twist! 🤤

Which one are you trying first?
👍 = Pineapple Dole Whip Twist
❤️ = Oreo Cheesecake Crunch

📍 Route 66 Creamery
⏰ Open Daily 11 AM – 8 PM (9 PM starting June 1!)

Don’t wait too long… these June specials will be gone before you know it! 🍦🚗💨

05/29/2026

⏰ SUMMER HOURS ARE ALMOST HERE! ⏰

Just 3 days to go until Route 66 Creamery starts staying open until 9 PM every night! 🎉🍦🍔

That means more time for after-dinner ice cream runs, evening family outings, and those "I need a shake right now" moments. 😋

📅 Starting June 1:
🕚 Creamery Open: 11 AM – 9 PM
🍔 Kitchen Closes: 8 PM

Mark your calendars and get ready for longer summer nights at Route 66 Creamery! ☀️🍦

Who’s planning their first 9 PM ice cream stop? 👇

05/28/2026

🍌💛 Banana Pudding… you were loved. 💛🍌

After an amazing run, our Banana Pudding ice cream has officially SOLD OUT at Route 66 Creamery!

But don’t worry… we’re replacing it with something just as dangerously delicious… 👀👇

🧈🍰 GOOEY BUTTER CAKE ICE CREAM has arrived! 🍰🧈

Rich buttery cake flavor, sweet creaminess, and all the gooey goodness you’d expect from a St. Louis favorite! 🤤🍦

If you missed Banana Pudding, this is your sign to get here QUICK before the next flavor disappears too! 🚗💨

Tag someone who needs a scoop of Gooey Butter Cake today! 👇🍦

05/26/2026

🍍TROPICAL SWIRL HAS ARRIVED🍍

We just dropped a brand new flavor at Route 66 Creamery…
🌞 Pineapple Dole Whip 🌞

And trust us… the Pineapple + Vanilla Twist combo is NEXT LEVEL. 🤩🍦

Sweet pineapple flavor swirled with creamy vanilla soft serve = the perfect summer cone. 🌴☀️

One bite and you’ll feel like you’re on vacation cruising down Route 66 with the windows down. 🚗💨🍍

Available now while supplies last!
Come cool off with the newest obsession in Hamel! 😎🍦

05/26/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS🚨

Starting June 1st… we’re staying open LATER! 🎉🍦

☀️ New Summer Hours:🕚 11 AM – 9 PM DAILY

More time for:🍔 Burger runs after the ball game🍦 Ice cream on warm summer nights🥤 Concretes, shakes & sundaes with friends

School’s out, summer is here, and Route 66 Creamery is ready for longer nights and more memories! 🌅✨

See you this summer on Route 66! 🚗🍦

6 days and counting…….

05/25/2026

🍌 NEW HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM ALERT 🍌

Say hello to our newest flavor at Route 66 Creamery… BANANA PUDDING! 🤩🍦

This creamy, nostalgic flavor is packed with sweet banana goodness and all the classic banana pudding vibes you love. It’s smooth, rich, and absolutely delicious! 💛

If you’re a banana pudding fan, this one is a MUST try. Stop by today and grab a scoop before it’s gone! 🍌✨

📍 Route 66 Creamery

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day at Route 66 Creamery 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day weekend, we’re honoring all active-duty military members, veterans, and especially remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

As a small thank you, all current and former military members can enjoy a FREE scoop of ice cream, sundae, or shake this Memorial Day! 🍦🥤

Join us at Route 66 Creamery as we take time to remember and honor those who are no longer with us, while also thanking the heroes who continue to serve and protect our freedoms every day.

To all who have served — and to those who gave everything for our nation — thank you. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸🍦

— Route 66 Creamery

05/19/2026

We appreciated KSDK Channel 5 stopping by Route 66 Creamery to learn more about the suspicious phone call we received on Saturday.

We reopened today and were overwhelmed by the incredible support from our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared kind words, checked in on our team, and supported us today. Your support means more than you know. ❤️🍦

We’re also thankful for the quick response and continued support from local law enforcement and first responders. The safety of our employees and guests will always remain our top priority.

You can watch the story here:

https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/crime/6p-megan/63-2ade91a0-a388-4422-b511-c1e445f6a464 #

Route 66 Creamery in Hamel, Illinois, shut down for the weekend after scammers posing as police frightened teen employees with a fake demand for cash.

05/18/2026

We’re excited to share that Route 66 Creamery will reopen on Monday at 11:00am! 🍦❤️

Over the past day, we’ve been overwhelmed by the support, kindness, and encouragement from our amazing community. We truly appreciate everyone who reached out, checked in on our team, and supported us.

As part of our continued commitment to safety, we are having a security system installed immediately. About a month ago, we also upgraded the exterior lighting around the Creamery, keeping all angles of the parking lot brightly lit during the evening hours.

We want to give a special THANK YOU to the Hamel Police Department and all first responders for their support and dedication to our community each and every day. 🇺🇸

To show our appreciation, any first responder who visits Route 66 Creamery this week will receive a FREE ice cream cone!

We’re proud to be part of such a supportive community, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back Monday at 11am with smiles, burgers and ice cream. ❤️

– Route 66 Creamery

05/16/2026

Update from Route 66 Creamery

We wanted to provide a brief update regarding today’s closure.

Earlier today we received a call from a private number demanding that money be left in our restroom for pickup. We immediately contacted local law enforcement and took the situation seriously to ensure the safety of our employees and guests.

Police have since shared that other businesses in the area have reported receiving similar calls, and fortunately nothing has come from those incidents. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to remain closed on Sunday.

We also want to reassure our customers and community that Route 66 Creamery is equipped with cameras covering both the inside and outside of the business that are monitored in real time. We are also fortunate to have the police station located right next door to the Creamery.

We plan to reopen Monday at 11:00 AM.

We truly appreciate the understanding, support, and kindness from our community as we continue to prioritize the safety of our team and customers.