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    Anderson's Frozen Custard

    4.1 (132 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Paul L.

    Even if the food served here was terrible, you'd have to give stars for nostalgia alone. If you lined up a short list of western New York institutions, Anderson's would be on it and this original location would be the iconic image that locals have emblazoned in their memories. Eating the delicious custard and other ice cream treats under the intense lighting of the signage is a rite of passage here.

    Charlynn R.

    Covid update: They are on the DoorDash app for easy online ordering! Select pick up to avoid delivery charges if you prefer Recently ordered some apps and ice cream and dang it was good

    Sue S.

    Just ok... very pricey for what you get. Got a small 1 scoop Kahlua fudge in a dish, full of ice chips. For $5.03 incl tax I expect better quality ice cream

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    Fox E.

    Owned by Neo Anderson of the Matrix. And Pamela Anderson, although she refuses to set foot here because (brrrrrrrr). Plus it's hard to stay thin eating Beef On Weck and Custard. Anderson's is as always one of the standout places to eat for kids and people who like fast food in the Buffalo area - there isn't really anything like Anderson's, which is one of the reasons why you have to come here and try it. Especially here - the original location on Sheridan. The Beef On Weck (always with Horseradish btw) is an excellent approximation of the famous sandwich around these parts (although the classic and my fave is at Charlie The Butcher - original location), and they have chicken buffalo chicken tender sandwiches which are absolutely delicious as well and a cuss word isn't bad at all. Oh wait, I didn't mean a cuss word. I meant the custard. Good curly fries dipped in gravy as well!!! And my mother loves this place... And-her-sons do too. Get it. Get it.

    White Chocolate Raspberry truffle
    Linda O.

    The ice cream was amazing. We also had the original beef and wick. I must say it was very good as well. A definite Buffalo favorite. The reason I gave only three stars is due to the cleanliness. Tables were not wiped off or cleared. Condiment counter was dirty and messy, and trash cans needed to be emptied. I know this is a busy place based on the quality of the ice cream I was just disappointed that the staff had not kept it up. They seemed to have adequate staff at the time, as we were serviced very quickly.

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    Devin W.

    Had a great time! Wife ordered a buffalo chicken wrap and curly fries and thought it was delicious. I had loaded sweet potato fries and a hot dog that was also good. Did a good job with distancing and all staff was wearing gloves and masks. Had a nice meal outside.

    Almost five bucks for this?  Kind of a rip.
    Christopher C.

    (We didn't eat any real food here so no opinions from me on whether the beef on weck is authentic enough or if this is a good spot to get greased by their other offerings, etc.) Our visit here was short and sweet. After a to be expected suck meal at the Red Robin a few miles away we were hoping to salvage something decent from the area so we figured we would give the infamously infamous dessert offerings at Anderson's a go. Coming here on a Saturday evening during the summer may not have been the greatest idea as the place was packed and parking was a real challenge but eventually we figured it out and lined up. The first smart thing they have here is two different ordering areas for hot food and for desserts. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if people ordering both types of food were allowed to commingle. Black Raspberry Milkshake - Reese's Pieces Deluxe - Two Single Scoops The Reese's was certainly packed with good flavor but five bucks for that little cup? It's truly not that special of an item to warrant such a pricing premium. The milkshake was solid in terms of flavor but like so many places when it comes to making them, this place doesn't have a clue when it comes to consistency, i.e. thin and runny. The single scoops of cinnamon and some kind of chocolate were spot on. As is customary in the drivel I write the thing that kind of turns me off to Anderson's is the price to size ratio. In PA I'm accustomed to custard from The Meadows and ice cream from a local dairy store that makes their own products. Both places have been doing ice cream/custard/frozen desserts as long or longer then Anderson's while offering either comparable or more products for less cost. Obviously I'm not a local to the Buffalo area so I have zero sentimentality towards Anderson's. I certainly can understand how a place like this/a local chain like this can put the blinders on someone or skew a review based on what your heart says versus what's actually happening. But for me the stuff certainly wasn't bad but at the same time it's overpriced and I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here in the future.

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    Mele F.

    We went twice in 24 hours while we were driving through and loved the ice cream. The waffle cone was fresh and yummy too. They were very serious about their Covid rules. You are not allowed to stand and eat your ice cream there. You have to be seated. Glad they don't have one of these back home or i would be in trouble. Gym time.

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    Go for the ice cream not the food. Not as good as it used to be, takeout is always cold, french fries cold, if even cooked. Disappointing.

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