Anderson’s Frozen Custard

I have visited Anderson’s several times and am always very pleased with the dessert (I have never had the food). They have a good amount of frozen custard flavors and even more hard ice cream flavors which they allow you to sample before making your final choice. The frozen custard particularly stands out as it is very creamy (due to incorporation of egg yolk which soft-​serve ice cream does not contain as much of, if any). The ice cream also has a dense creamy consistency vs the airyness of cheap ice creams. I definitely recommend.

Been here a couple of times lately… The sun is out and it’s time to get busy! Took a walk around Delaware park and then hit up Anderson’s for the best Root Beer float…
The next day went bike riding with friends and worked up an appetite… Anderson’s again! Their roast beef, curly fries and Italian ice, hit the spot.
I’m not the only one… busy place but they are experts on how to handle it! Tables to hang; inside, outside and never much of a wait… Welcome spring and summer here!

Loud and kind of dirty but service is quick and the ice cream is delicious! Portions are perfect for the price. Have yet to try their food menu but anything I’ve had from their ice cream is addicting. Staple stop for dessert in Buffalo!

Went to the union rd location today. Ordered $ 45 worth of food. Turkey and roast beef sandwiches, a bunch of sides and a kids meal .I got home to see that I was missing about 15% of the order. Mistakes happen. … USUALLY THEY’RE REMEDIED. instead of getting hot food I was offered a side of gravy and some hot au jus along with the missing items. Basically it was becoming a do it myself job. The reason for this was because they claimed that they didn’t have enough meat to remake the entire order.? 2 — 5oz portions of roast beef and a 5oz portion of turkey is definitely not a lot of meat. 3 orders of fries an order of onion rings, a side of mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of mac and cheese. 2 side’s of cheese sauce and a mac and cheese kid’s meal rounds out the order. This was my first and last visit to the union rd location.

I am NOT an ice cream girl but my friend somehow persuaded me to get some with her. I was extremely hesitant and thought I’d probably order ANYTHING but the ice cream.
When I got there, I saw how cheap the prices were so I thought «Why not?» I ordered a vanilla soft serve on a cone with sprinkles. If I am going to have ice cream, I have to have it with sprinkles. Somethings just never change! Might as well make it pretty. In addition to that, I ordered some onion rings. Let me just say this now … One of the best onion rings ever. It was hot, crunchy, and I can actually bite into it without pulling the entire onion out of the batter. Please do yourself a favor now and order it. My friend also ordered some (freakin curly!!) fries and those were the bomb as well. Everything was just delicious. Yes, even the ice cream.
Since then I went back a few times. Continuously actually. I tried their cotton candy flavor and that was really good as well. Love the place! Glad I gave it a chance.

I sat down today, and I was about to take a bite of my delicious, melty, moist, roast beef sandwich with cheddar, I thought, how have I not written a review on one of my favorite lunch spots and after all it is a buffalo tradition!
Andersons offers a variety of delicious food, most of which I have yet to try, mostly because I love their roast beef with cheddar. I hit Anderson’s up every few weeks for lunch and its never a let down. Along with my sandwich I always get the Cajun fries with a side a cheese for dipping. The fries are not spicy, just seasoned, crispy and amazing.
Anderson’s also makes their own ice cream and its hands down the best in Buffalo. The vanilla custard is rich and creamy and the chocolate shakes are to die for. They are open all year round but this location is defiantly more of a summer spot due to the large garage doors they open during the summer that give it more of an out door feel. They do have indoor seating although it can be a bit chilly during the winter!

Anderson’s is the only place I will go for ice cream. It is far superior, I think, to Dairy Queen or Cold Stone. My go to is a small twist on a sugar cone with rainbow sprinkles. Yum. If I’m feeling adventurous I will get a hot fudge sundae or split a banana split if I’m with a friend or my boyfriend. And I do love when they have black raspberry as their flavor of the day! But usually I just stick to my regular order.
I also really enjoy their roast beef sandwiches and french fries. I have noticed however that they are sometimes inconsistent with the temperature of the roast beef. Sometimes I get it and its perfectly cooked (rare) and juicy and other times its dry as a bone and well done. Its still tasty though so I keep coming back. The curly fries are amongst my fav along with the cheese dipping sauce. And I always enjoy a fountain Pepsi whenever I have the opportunity so this is also a must. Their chicken finger meal is also good and actually one of the only places I will order chicken fingers from. i’m not sure why, but it is.
Other than the roast beef and chicken fingers and of course the ice cream, I’ve never tried any of the other food items on the menu. I guess I have to be more adventurous and try them one day. I have noticed that the prices at Anderson’s have gotten pretty steep, but whatever. It’s just money, right? But seriously, they have gotten more expensive over the years but it is not something that will stop me from enjoying a roast beef sandwich and an ice cream cone!
P.S my mom and I have gotten our Christmas tree from here like every year since I’ve been born. We love Andersons!

Delicious! Like an Abbott’s on steroids of Buffalo. I had a butter pecan sundae which was soft vanilla custard, roasted pecans and butterscotch sauce. Ridiculously yummy

I will be the first to admit — I can not honestly review Anderson’s for anything but the custard and deserts. I don’t have a problem with that.
The prices are reasonable in this day and age. And the selection of possible treats and revival of youth treats are massive. If you ask for sprinkles — be ready. You will not see your treat beneath the coating of candy goodness.
The daily flavors are often unique — and often available as «twists» if you’re looking at the softserve.
A large household is actually able have a fairly regular night of treat without having to redo the household budget.
Someday (maybe) I’ll try the rest of their offerings — and I’ll modify or add at that time. But until then — get your Custard On!

Anderson’s is like a classic ice cream place that you just have to love.
Honestly one of the best custard and froyo I’ve ever had. I got the Bavarian chocolate frozen yogurt and it was SO SO SO GOOD. The chocolate wasn’t too sweet where it gets sickening like many cheap chocolate ice cream. The chocolate chunks were bitter sweet– the good stuff! And my boyfriend had their vanilla custard. At first I made fun of him for being basic, ahahaha, but after trying it I understood why Anderson’s was famous for it.
Really wish there’s a place like Anderson’s in NYC :(

Anderson’s made me sad today. Barely any roast beef on my Carl’s choice sandwich. The fries just tasted like grease. This is not what we are used to at one of our fave summer spots. The ice cream never fails though. It saved the whole experience! Hopefully it was just an off day.

This place has been part of our family tradition for over six decades. The chocolate custard is one of my favorite tastes of childhood and not replicable at a typical ice cream shop. Anderson’s beef-​on-​weck is terrific too! As much as I build this place up in my mind, it exceeds my memories and expectations when I visit Buffalo. Thanks Andersons!

I’ve been here a few times, and I’m definitely a fan. As others have mentioned, there’s no true indoor seating at this location, it’s all outdoors, but mostly covered from the sun. This is the «original» location (there were two previous ones, but they were stands, and this was their original drive-​in) and it still retains the look and styling of a drive-​thru, with sleek horizontal 50’s lines.
Getting ice cream on a hot night can be a little chaotic, because there’s no clear idea of where the lines start. Other than that, it’s fantastic. I’ve tried both their savory foods and their ice cream, and both are great. I like the Old Fashioned, which is a simple turkey on white bread sandwich, covered in gravy, with mashed potatoes. Not exactly something you can get to go.
As far as the ice cream … mmm mm. I love frozen custard, which people often confuse with soft serve, but it isn’t. It’s got more butterfat and eggs in it than standard ice cream, which allows it to have a lower freeze point, which lets you serve it like soft serve. My favorite so far is a chocolate/​vanilla twist in a chocolate dipped waffle cone. One of these days, I’ll have to branch out into hard ice cream, and maybe even a fruit whip!
Anyway, I consider this to be one of those Buffalo places that is a must-​visit when you’re in the area, particularly in the summer.

I am in love with everything Anderson’s. This location doesn’t feature any indoor dining area, but it does have a fabulous 1950’s drive-​in feel to it that I just love. My go to is the chocolate custard with chocolate sprinkles which is always thick, rich and delicious. This location has a self-​serve soda machine so refills are free! Also really like that they have vinegar available for your fries in the little packets (what are french fries without vinegar!).

If you’re looking for quality ice cream and friendly service Anderson’s is the place to go! I have enjoyed Anderson’s milkshakes, ice cream, curly fries, and pulled pork/​beef on weck/​turkey sandwiches since I was a little kid. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience here. I always look forward to seeing what specialty frozen custard they are serving for the day. There are multiple locations in Buffalo. Options to purchase ice cream to take home also a plus too!

My go-​to for chocolate custard with rainbow sprinkles. I go throughout the entire year, winter included. It’s a nice perk that they have half price cones whenever it is snowing outside.
I only ever order the chocolate custard when it comes to desserts, but I do order their roast beef and fries for dinner on occasion as well. I usually get a side of the melted cheese, as it’s the best melted cheese I’ve had in this area!
I’ve never been disappointed with Anderson’s. I highly recommend it!

I truly don’t know how to describe how much everybody in Buffalo loves Anderson’s. I’ve been going to Anderson’s since I was a toddler. I still love it as much as I did back then. The ice cream is homemade and delicious. They are always adding new flavors and desserts. My personal favorites are the Sponge Candy Ice Cream and a Banana Milkshake. The Oreo Arctic Swirls are also amazing.
They also serve food. Their roast beef sandwiches with cheddar are absolutely phenomenal. I’m also a huge fan of their Cajun-​spiced curly Q fries dipped in cheese.
The atmosphere is perfect. It is a great place to go over the summer. The restaurant is kid-​friendly. I also love going in the winter. They sell Christmas trees in December and decorate for the holidays.
Everyone I know who has moved out of Buffalo always insists upon visiting Anderson’s when they return home.

Everything about this place screams retro 50’s. The place looks like someone’s grandparents used to go here on school night dates before being total rebels and staying out until 9:00pm.
Even in cold weather it’s a pretty good experience. But, you have to rate it for what it is. A couple steps above franchise fast food with décor to match. This isn’t fine dining. There’s no maitre d in a tux with his nose turned up trying to seat you, no table cloths, it’s a step above a cookout. And you’ll be glad for it! During the summer this place is a blast. Plenty of out door seating and a huge parking lot.
The food is good. Their roast beef is really good. Very flavorful, healthy portions, and a lot of different dressings and toppings to add on (If you’re like me and like horseradish, they have it… and it’s good.) Combos sit a little under $ 10 which is more than you’d pay at fast food places, but with a noticeable jump in quality and service.

+ Amazing Custard
— Place is a little small
This was my second trip to an Anderson’s in one weekend, boy the warmer weather is really bringing out the sweet tooth in me! This time I just got the twist on a sugar cone – delicious! The custard is consistently amazing at any of their locations with good service. The only downside is that this location is small inside when they don’t have the cool doors open for eating outside.

Took me back to the 1950’s…with a modern twist of course. So many choices!
35 flavors of homemade hard ice cream
8 flavors of hard frozen yogurt
8 flavors of custard
I went with one scoop of the black cherry homemade hard ice cream. Thought he misunderstood me and gave me two scoops. But nope, he said it was one scoop, just one large scoop. The black cherry was delish.
If I’m ever back in Buffalo, I won’t miss stopping here again!