Came and got a hot fudge sundae with chocolate almond ice cream and it was delicious! I love how this location did not skimp out on the toppings! My custard was fresh and delicious. The staff here was super quick with the line and friendly as well. I wish they had a bit more of the outdoor seating, but other than that a great location to grab some great ice cream at! read more

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A great local spot to grab a quick ice cream! This location has beautiful views and great ambiance! One of my favorite Abbott's locations here in Rochester. I always get a kiddie chocolate almond custard and it never disappoints! The staff here are always great speedy even with the long lines here. I do wish they had some more seating options and some that were more comfortable, but other than that great place for some local ice cream! read more

Abbot's was the best frozen custard place ive ever tried. Had the chocolate almond one. So very tasty! Ivevtried freddy's and culver's but abbots rules. Service was good enough, and the ambiance was well, the sidewalk by the river read more

My parents use to bring our family to Abbott's Frozen Custard when we were kids, and I always loved their vanilla custard. This was my daughter's first visit, and she enjoyed a delicious Oreo vanilla shake. As usual, the line was long, but it was well worth the wait. read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard - Oreo Vanilla Shake & Vanilla Custard Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rochester, New York

First like to say long time customers. When were you gonna tell your customers you made the oriole wheels smaller and now charge more for them? You're not making enough money, ? I'm not an irrational person.Put the charge more for the product and get less sucks! How about you?Just raise the prices and leave the size of the wheel alone? No, you gotta give us less in charge.More. Thank you, my family will be going to brewsters. It may not be custard, but at least I won't feel I was taken advantage of. Best of luck have a great summer. read more

Great spot to get ice cream after dinner. The single cone is very generous and the chocolate almond was highly recommended to me. Service is quick and it was a popular spot at night. read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard - Chocolate Almond - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rochester, New York

Gotta love Abbotts! Good ice cream lots of toppings and fun locations to enjoy a summer treat! Can't beat a local favorite!

Definitely a must stop while at the waterfront. Exceptional custard with a true creamy flavor. Me like. read more

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Of my seven years in Rochester, somehow it took me until the last one to make it to the classic custard location--probably because I'm a city kid and these are mostly suburban. Anyhow, I had some time to kill on the lake, Abbott's was convenient, so I figured I'd see what the hype was about. And it's tasty custard! Chocolate almond had a nice chocolate flavor, a texture that was satisfyingly thick and not too wispy (unlike much commercial custard), and delightful almond chunks. Probably not worth driving the whole way out from the city, but I'd stop again. read more

Great sundaes! They do not skimp on the toppings. I got a peanut butter cup sundae and oh my there were so many peanut butter cups! Love that they don't skimp, would definitely get this sundae again. read more

You cannot visit Rochester without visiting this original location of Abbott's. This Abbott's was here before this area (and the lake) was spiffed up. It is where families have been going for years and years for a special treat. From a personal standpoint this is a ten star for me. For history. For my favorite vanilla custard. Other family members are more enamored with their chocolate almond. From a visitor standpoint, know that it's an outdoor place. Walk up to the counter and order, wait for what you ordered, then either sit off to the side if the weather is cooperating, or go back to your car. Note: NO RESTROOMS. read more

I'm going to Abb-andon my inh-Abb-itions and bl-Abb about this place a bit. What to get: Vanilla Custard or Lemon Sorbet What else: Well all the custards are amazing Anything else?: We are spirits in the material world are spirits If I didn't eat this damn custard so much, you'd be able to see my Abbs. This is the original location of Abbott's, which is pretty awesome because it's such a wonderful chain that is all over Western NY now, and thrilling kids and grownups and Starlight alike. You know which character from NCIS eats here? Abb-y. This particular location has no indoor seating, so you have to get your custard from the window and then eat it on outside benches or in your car and so on. That sentence was a little long-winded. From now on I'll be more Abb-rupt. Here's what I like about this one: (1) It's the original and that makes it awesome (2) It's literally right across the street from Ontario State Beach aka Charlotte Beach - - - which is by the way one of the best beaches in the country that I've been to (3) The servers are pretty friendly (4) Their vanilla custard tastes as fresh and creamy as the best Abbott's locations (5) Their Lemon Sorbet is one of the most delicious Lemon things I've ever eaten (6) Starlight came here with me so I have a sentimental attachment to it (7) The cone wasn't stale or hard like some of the Abbott's have (8) Did I mention they have custard But this place is not Abb-solutely perfect. There's a flip side. Here's what I didn't like: (1) Nowhere indoors to sit so if it's hot, your sh** melts really f***ing fast (2) Some people swear in their reviews, and use asterisks to mask it (3) The baby size really is a baby size, here. For $3 I didn't get a lot of custard (4) Baby sizes in general in Rochester are overpriced. Always $3 ish (5) The vanilla custard wasn't frozen enough... it was runny and melty right away The girls here are cute though. I think they wear Abbotcrombie & Fitch. And New Kids On The Block had a bunch of hits. So that's about everything but let me reiterate, o.m.g. not only was the Vanilla Custard here amazing, but the Lemon Sorbetttttttttt is soooooooooo gooooooooooooddddddddd. There, I said it. It's a milky sorbet, not a citrusy fruity sorbet. Which means I would usually not like it. But it just tastes so incredibly good. Now like magic, we're going to switch to more broad information. Abbott Cadabra. And here is some general chain info for you: Abbott's is the best local custard chain in America (or at least it's right up there). Abbotts/Bill Grays share space like Taco Bell/KFC do in many places. However this location is only Abbott's. There is no Bill Grays. So it's all about the custardishness. And this is the original Abbott's which is awesome. Doesn't custard kind of look like what gets produced when you self-Abb-use? Well not if you drink enough water, actually. It's one of my "best 5 custards I've ever had." I think I like custard more than ice cream, more than fro yo, less than real gelato. For custard specifically, which is sort of like soft-serve-but-creamier, the best in the country are Leon's in Milwaukee and Nielsen's in Vienna, VA, and then Abbott's in 3rd. I hate to run off and Abb-andon you but I have to go and do p**is exercises, to make sure my thingy remains in Abb-undance. read more

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3.5 stars. I'm not a fan of their custard. Maybe because i'm not born and raised here in Rochester....I don't know. Anyway, I do appreciate their convenient location right by Charlotte beach and Port of Rochester. Nothing like a cold treat on a hot summer day. They only had a few flavors when I was there and one of them was AVOCADO. My relative tried it and said he liked it..... Check them out if your planning to hang at the beach or do some local site seeing! read more

I was in the mood for chocolate but when I looked at the strawberry shortcake Ice cream, I had to get it! My mouth was full of strawberry flavor and thick whip cream with a bite of tallow cake! ..... sounds good hun? Well go grab one ! read more

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You can't go wrong with an Abbott's frozen custard! We love our summertime visits and all of the yummy flavors of rich homemade custard. We wait for our favorite flavors and enjoy them thru fall. Best around! read more

Yum yum yum! Really, not a whole to say here. It's frozen custard, how much better does it get?! Highly recommend the chocolate almond!!! read more

Well if your looking for a great spot to have some of Rochester's favorite ice cream then you need to drive down to Charlotte ! The custard is so smooth and creamy it's the best around! There are other novelties such as flying saucers , frozen bananas and awesome shakes. Plenty of parking . Then take a walk on the pier afterwards or even swim at the beach across from Abbott's! read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard - We Love Abbott's Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rochester, New York

When moving to Rochester years ago I was lucky enough to be in another one of the few cities in the US that was blessed with frozen custard - it was somewhat of a rarity back then. Abbott's has always been a great treat at any of it's locations. Cones, dishes, sundaes, and Turtles always delicious and reasonably priced for this delicious sin. When the weather gets hot the lines can be very long but it is worth the wait. This location gets most of the action up at the lake but in the nearby Ferry building there is another location and it is pretty quiet so if the line is long on Lake Ave just walk the two blocks to their other location. read more

Love Abbotts!! The best ice cream..great variety. And family friendly location. Very clean & helpful staff read more

Came here after a nice long walk in the summer heat from Turning Point Park. Ordered the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich, which I am a big fan of (along with the Oreo sandwich). However, their freezers need to be at a warmer setting for the the ice cream sandwiches so they can be ready for customers to eat right away. They are served to you hard as rocks. You may lose a tooth if you attempt to eat it too soon. While my friends were able to eat their ice cream cones right away, I had to wait an excruciating 10 minutes for my sandwich to soften enough to be edible. read more

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Abbots is a staple here. Not only do they make their own custard but some of the shops are open year round.

One of the highlights of Rochester, I'm pretty sure everyone in Rochester has had this custard at one point. With the amount of options that Abbotts offers, there is plenty of custard selections to choose from ranging from the classic vanilla to even some odd eccentric combinations. I personally can recommend the simple vanilla custard in any size you desire, it's worth every dollar that you have to pay for it. As there are many of these fabulous custard emporiums scattered about Rochester, this is probably the best one out of all them which just so happens to be the original one. A major benefit that this Abbott's has is it's prime location right on the beach and pier with a great view of Lake Ontario given the right time of day. It's an ideal destination when you want to spend a day doing absolutely nothing but sit around all day on the hot sand while taking in some waves along the way. The convenience of Abbott's allows you to take your custard down to the shores with you to enjoy a frozen delight underneath the hot summer sun. On the other hand, if you do plan on taking this on the go, stick with the dishes because even though the cones are amazing to eat, by the time you get down to the beach or the pier, the custard will most likely be completely melted by the summer sun so make sure to eat and walk for pure enjoyment. I choose just to eat by the store but sadly, there is no interior you can go into to keep the custard from melting but their are a few tables on the outside where you can sit down and enjoy the treat...just mind the many bugs and sticky surfaces, napkins are a must! The servers always seem to be positive either because they get to work by the beach, they are custard fanatics, or they are just generally happy people to begin with. I'm not complaining at all because it makes for great conversation between them while custard is being made, given there are no long lines which is highly unlikely. I did forget to mention that the lines can be unbelievably long on hot days so plan to come early if you are really craving Abbotts custard. This is if not, definitely ranks high on my list of best ice cream places I've eaten at even though this is technically custard and not ice cream but the difference is only slight. I will continue to give Abbotts repeat visits every year the time comes and I hope others do the same, it's practically a staple of Rochester! read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rochester, New York

If you like custard, you're going to love this! So light and airy and delicious. This location is right near Lake Ontario park so a little treat after walking on the beach or out on the breakways. If it's Fall, try the pumpkin - it's like creamy pumpkin pie in a cup. read more

Yum, Yum, Yummy! I have been to other locations around Rochester and I have been here a few times too. Sorry I forgot to check in my bad. If you want a taste of Rochester other than the prerequisite garbage plate you need to get yourself some Abbott's Frozen Custard. They are known for that Chocolate Almond yes it's fabulous, but anything they have as a special is terrific. Sure you can go safe and get vanilla or whatever and you will be happy. You can get cones, waffle cones, a cup or even a sundae. This location is basically walk up, they have outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and service is fast considering it's by The Ontario Beach Park/Lake Ontario. I think if you come up to the lake and the weather is lovely get yourself a custard. This is a great Summer or warm day treat. The people watching around here is great too. But all the custards they make are excellent and I think even jaded out of towners will like this. I'm a transplant who's now here almost four years and I enjoy going to one of the locations for my frozen custard treat. Read other reviews if you need more info, but to be frank I know you dear reader will find something scrumptious for you. Shared parking a plenty... Enjoy read more

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Going to Abbots in the Summertime Is really good Nice hot days By the lake Summer breeze Makes me feel fine

Absolutely awful experience... Memorial day weekend and they have 1 window open at noon?? Waited in line behind approx 5 people for about a half hour only to order a $6 flurry which comes in a tiny 12oz cup which was filled about 2/3...and the nerve to put out a tip jar?? needless to say I will never return... read more

Not quite hard ice cream, not quite soft ice cream, but definitely delicious. I love their chocolate almond frozen custard and it leaves no doubt that there is indeed chocolate and real almonds in it. We came recently on a cool evening and even then it was having a little bit of trouble staying on the cone and off our hands. But, the flavor was delicious and it was a perfect accompaniment to a walk on the beach. read more

fresh custard, wonderful flavor combinations... it's not summer without abbott's... no place better.

Always a delight to stop by this little perfect and very convenient location after dinner or for a midday snack while you're out exploring Harbor View of Ontario Lake. I love custard ice cream and the fact that it is soft enough to request the sprinkling of treats to go on top of the ice cream when it's in a cone! The single scoop serving waffle cones are enormous and delicious! The employees seem to enjoy working here because it made me excited to eat this delicious treat! read more

I'm not from upstate so I've never heard of Abbott's prior to this week but wow, SO good! I got a regular vanilla cone with sprinkles and my boyfriend had the peanut butter cup sundae. Everything was delicious and fairly priced - ice cream is just not cheap anymore. A great way to end a fun day at Lake Ontario Park! read more

Abbott's has the best soft serve ice cream in the United States if not the world. However and mysteriously the Bill Gray's Restaurant in Henrietta for example which serves Abbott's chocolate custard makes a much better chocolate milk shake with its Abbott's chocolate custard than does Abbott's in Brighton with the very same Abbott's chocolate custard. So oddly, I will get custard cones at either location but only milkshakes at Bill Gray's. Don't know whether it is a difference in the suppliers for the other ingredients in the milkshakes or relative quantities of ingredients or how they are made but there is a definite difference in the qualities of the end products. read more

This Abbott's has a great location. Right on the lake near Ontario Beach Park and the pier. My wife and I have been going here for a long time. Arthur Abbott first started selling his custard in 1902, and opened the location at the corner of Lake Avenue and Beach Avenue in 1926. So this place has been here for 88 years and counting. Sometimes the lines are slow. I counted about 90 people standing there, when across the street at another place I saw 2 people waiting in line. That should tell you something. Not only is the location good but the custard, sundaes, and turtle treats are simply delicious. So go get an Abbott's and take a walk along the beach and the pier. It's a very relaxing and tasty treat! read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard - My wife and I got an Abbott's (custard) & took a walk on the pier & held hands & everything ! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This is the pinnacle by which I judge all other "custards". Bah! they have nothing on my beloved Abbotts! Rich, dense, creamy...everything frozen custard should be (and usually isn't). My personal fave is the Chocolate Almond, a unique Rochester combo. A light chocolate ice cream just crammed with roasted almonds. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm read more

Abbott's is a century old Rochester staple. This location is simply the best place to get ice cream on a nice summer day in Rochester. They stay open a bit later during between Memorial Day and Labor Day when Charlotte is jam packed with people. I'm a fan of the chocolate almond custard, a sweet and salty treat that was a thing before the folks at the Food Network et al made it a thing. You can't go wrong with a sundae, turtle or a frozen banana. As a kid, I preferred Carvel's but wised up to this quintessential Rochester magic! read more

Went to the original Abbott's on Lake Ave. tonight for a hot fudge sundae. I rarely go more than 3 times a year, as the value for what you get is poor at best. $6.85 for the sundae that was mostly whipped cream. I don't believe there was even a single scoop of Ice cream in the cup. It's good, but hardly worth the price. Too bad there's no more Carvel stores left... read more

I could just say Abbott's is King and leave it at that, but I guess I'll expand a little. Get whatever flavor you want, they're all good. I will say that even as an almond-lover, the chocolate almond flavor is very heavy on the nuts and they're slightly salty, so if you don't like a lot of nuts or the sweet-salty mix, I would just go for an almond topping instead. Sometimes the wait is a little long in the summer, but part of the American Summer Experience is waiting in long lines for ice cream on a hot night. Enjoy it. read more

I really can't add anything else to what has already been said about Abbott's, which is truly a Rochester institution. If you've never had frozen custard before, you don't know what you're missing--it's the creamiest ice cream you'll ever have. This review doesn't even do it justice. Whenever you're in Rochester, go! read more

Hands-down this is the best place to get ice cream. Abbotts is fantastic, and has been for years, and the original beach side location adds an extra appeal to the whole experience. If you haven't had Abbotts before, I highly recommend you try it at any of the locations. However, this is the one you'll need to visit to get the full experience. The ice cream is fantastic, and many argue it's the best. In my opinion, it certainly ties for first place. I've had none better, but I'm sure I've had some that's just as good. Also, this location is ideal for singles just passing through, couples, large groups, kids, adults... anyone! Their diverse menu is sure to include something for everybody. A couple of things to note is that this location is purely outdoors. If the weather's bad, go across the street to the terminal and eat indoors. Sometimes the lines can be long too, but Abbotts is usually good at managing long lines to get everyone through with relative haste. Another thing is that this is a little pricey. It's not "expensive", but it's probably higher than most other places. The price has steadily climbed, like most other places. It's high enough to deter people from going frequently, but it's not terribly high. Besides, the experience and ambiance are sort of worth it. Also, this is what's responsible for the entire grounds of the Charlotte Beach area being covered in a thin coat of ice cream. read more

4.5 stars Abbott's is a local Rochester treasure that is quickly expanding with a ton of franchises. I believe this is the first location and it's not a stretch to see why. It's a beautiful location right across the street from Ontario beach at the end of Lake Rd. I would always grab something to eat here before or after a show at the Penny Arcade. The lines can get pretty long here but they keep it moving and they're usually open late. And remember this isn't ice cream, it's not soft serve, it's frozen custard which is the creamiest and most unique frozen treat you're bound to have. read more

My husband gleefully got to share his childhood delight of getting an Abbott's custard on the beach with his daughters last time we visited Rochester. For us it was monumentus, for them, hell, they're getting ice cream! We still do the rounds of our favorite Rochester foods when we visit and this Abbott's never fails to make it on our tour. This is an experience not to miss if you're visiting Rochester. The scenery has changed dramatically since the whole boat debacle (YIKES!) and they tried to change Charlotte beach into a boardwalk. Seemed like it should have worked...... read more