Clementine's Ice Cream

Clementine's Creamery is a specialty ice cream company with multiple retail parlor locations in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area. Founded in 2014 by CEO Tamara Keefe, the brand has built a reputation for crafting unique, small-batch ice cream flavors that stand apart from conventional offerings in the category. The company produces a distinctive lineup that spans two primary product lines: "Naughty" flavors, which are alcoholic-infused ice creams, and Non-Dairy options designed for consumers with dietary restrictions or preferences. This dual-track approach allows Clementine's to serve a broad customer base while maintaining a premium, artisan identity. Signature flavors include Maple Bourbon Pecan, Gooey Butter Cake, and Coconut Fudge, reflecting an emphasis on indulgent, regionally inspired taste profiles. The brand has received notable media praise, with reviewers highlighting both the quality of its non-dairy formulations and the richness of its conventional offerings. The small-batch production model ensures a high degree of quality control and allows the company to experiment with rotating and limited-edition flavors, such as a collection inspired by Route 66 roadside food culture. The founding story is a core part of the brand narrative: Keefe grew up in an impoverished Irish-Italian household and found that homemade ice cream became a catalyst for community building. This origin story informs the company's positioning around inclusivity and connection, particularly as it relates to Non-Dairy and accessible product development. Clementine's operates direct-to-consumer through its physical parlor locations and engages customers through newsletters, events, and promotional programming. The company's geographic footprint is currently concentrated in the St. Louis metropolitan area, with multiple parlor locations serving local consumers. Its combination of alcoholic-infused novelty flavors, non-dairy innovation, and small-batch craftsmanship positions it within the premium and better-for-you segments of the frozen dessert market.