Conefection Will Open at Wash Ave Food Hall
The Fountain on Locust owners are launching a new ice cream counter in downtown St. Louis this October.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Desserts
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The owners of The Fountain on Locust will debut their new ice cream concept, Conefection, at the upcoming Wash Ave Food Hall in October 2026. Located at 1122 Washington Avenue, the shop will serve Wisconsin-based Cedar Crest ice cream.
Why it matters
The opening reflects a broader commitment by the ownership group to support community-oriented development in downtown St. Louis. By establishing a presence in the new food hall, the team aims to expand their local footprint beyond their existing operations.
Located at 1122 Washington Avenue, the shop operates under HuSTL Hospitality. The menu features specialized ice cream from Cedar Crest in Wisconsin alongside scratchmade toppings and flavor-infused cones.
The players
Danni Eickenhorst
She is an owner of The Fountain on Locust and a partner in the new Conefection venture.
Marcus Eickenhorst
He is an owner of The Fountain on Locust and a partner in the new Conefection venture.
Jeremy Robinson
He is an owner of The Fountain on Locust and a partner in the new Conefection venture.
HuSTL Hospitality
This firm serves as the operating entity for the new dessert counter.
The details
Conefection will follow a quick-service model, offering pre-designed dessert combinations such as Main Squeeze, Zanzibar in the Dark, and Up, Up & Away. It joins a lineup of food hall vendors including Steve's Smash, Little BAO, Maci's Prime BBQ, and Troit.
Timeline
The Wash Ave Food Hall is scheduled to open in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The introduction of Conefection aligns with the broader push to revitalize the Washington Avenue corridor through culinary-focused urban development. This shift highlights a trend of hospitality groups repurposing downtown spaces into centralized, multi-vendor food hubs.
Visitors to downtown St. Louis will gain access to a new quick-service dessert option when the food hall opens this October. The shop offers a centralized location for customers to experience curated ice cream pairings alongside existing neighborhood dining choices.
The takeaway
The opening of Conefection offers residents a new way to access premium ice cream in a communal downtown setting. Patrons can look forward to trying signature combinations when the food hall begins operations next month.
What happens next
At least one additional vendor announcement is expected before the food hall officially opens next month.
Further reading
For more information on local sweets, explore the latest updates in Desserts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Louis Magazine.
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