My initial foray in to the wondrous world of frozen custard was a pretty hard act to follow. Here's the skinny: http://www.yelp.com/biz/br-frozen-custard-and-sweets-woodbridge#hrid:BbeN7AUoHyg87q4gGFgPaQ So while the rest of Buffalo may see Anderson's as an iconic, cubist diner, serving sandwiches, salads and that namesake dessert, I'm afraid that rich history falls flat with what's supposedly made them famous. The custard is too soft, and while the creaminess is pleasant on the tongue, it lacks the richness of a thousand yolks. Or any real discernible flavor, for that matter. The best I can equate it to is a slightly sweet, minimally crystallized ice milk. To call it vanilla would be an understatement. And the beef on weck? After Bar Bill and even Charlie the Butcher, this one feels prefabricated and swallows like a salted stack of mushy evening gloves. Perhaps a little harsh, but the texture is consistent with over-roasted beef and the sodium is through the roof, even for kimmelweck. It's not a horrible place by any stretch, easily holding up to the best of the chain "breakfast anytime" spots. This said, "Meh. I've experienced better" takes the words out of my mouth. read more

Anderson's has been a staple for me since I was a child and it has not yet disappointed me. Now that I am older and refined, I have graduated from getting bubble gum ice cream in a dish and got a hot fudge sundae. The small was filling enough for me. The ice cream was creamy and the hot fudge was rich. This was the first time my boyfriend was trying Anderson's and he told me we need to go here more frequently. I will take up on this offer for sure. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - A hot fudge sundae for me and.a banana split for my boyfriend - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

"...where troubles melt like lemon drops, way up above the chimney tops is where you'll find me." -from Somewhere Over the Rainbow ************************** I used to sprinkle sugar on my cereal when I was younger. Eventually my silly, hyperactive personality led my parents to cut me off. I was restricted to having sugar on my cereal only on my birthday. So sad! I love sweet things and while all these new ice cream places are opening up (Churn, Poutine & Cream, Lake Effect), I think I've come to the conclusion that coming to Anderson's for a custard cone with sprinkles is pretty much the sweet spot. I will very likely still find myself at the aforementioned places as they've done some amazingly creative things but Anderson's will always be my go-to. Some new friends were in town visiting and they wanted some good custard so I brought them here. The custard was so smooth and perfect. It confirmed to my sugar-loving heart once again, this place is so lovely. :) Lastly, one of my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE parts about Anderson's is that you get half price cones when it's snowing! I think this is amazing. Coming with a friend as the snow falls to get ice cream is such sweet thing. Try their handmade ice cream, custard with sprinkles (they have all kinds of flavors), or get one of their homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches (beware of trying to walk afterwards). :) Oh, and they do have some cool food options but you'll have to refer to other reviews for that as this one is dedicated just to their sweets! read more

I ate the ice cream so quickly that I forgot to take a picture. I ordered a twist with sprinkles and it 'hit the spot.' It was creamy and delicious. I only waited a few minutes in line and left with my ice cream almost immediately. Overall, this is a Buffalo classic/staple. This is a well known classic ice cream place. They have a wide variety of both hard and spot ice creams. It's cheap and a perfect place for the family to go to. read more

Always packed, always slow as molasses service, always expensive. I only come here when someone I'm with insists.

My first time ever at Anderson's! Needless to say, mind = blown! Honestly, I only came here because of my parents. Both are huge ice cream fans, and chocolate especially. We walked in here because I'd always wanted to try this place but never could find a reason to drive all the way up to Tonawanda/Amherst to come in here. The staff is extremely nice and are pretty efficient with their service. We got two flavors - Mocha Almond and Bavarian Chocolate I believe. Both in waffle cones. First taste, I was in wonderland and so were my parents. We particularly enjoyed the Bavarian Chocolate a little too much. At one point we were fighting for it. This was last week and I've already been here twice since. I would also put this in "Great date places". You have my heart for now, Anderson's. read more

best ice cream place ever the ice cream is very delicious overall 10 out of 10 Not disappointed at all

Let's put aside for a moment that the Anderson's are friends with my parents and quite possibly the nicest people I have ever met. This is place is dope, regardless of affiliation. There was an Anderson's location across the street from my high school and we used to pop over after classes for a treat. There's just something about Anderson's that reminds me of home -- the service is always spot on -- and maybe that's because they hire generally high school and college aged kids who are trying to prove something to each other, but event still, I've never received bad service here. Roast beef, SEASONED curly fries, twisty cone and a loganberry. That my friends is worth yelping about. Call in sick tomorrow and try that order and then tell me it wasn't great advice. read more

Two reasons to go to Andersons: Roast Beef and Ice Cream If you don't like Beef on Weck (then you don't like Buffalo...), you can get the turkey sandwich dripping with gravy too. It's pretty delicious. Every time I go, I get a Carl's Choice (more meat!) with Cheese, curly q fries, and a Dole Whip Ice Cream cone for dessert. It's probably not the best roast beef in the city, but it's a solid choice. And whatever the specialty flavor dole whip is for the day puts the cap on a good meal. For the price, and the history of the place in the city, Anderson's is awesome. Try and take home some of their flying saucers- delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches- and you'll go home happy. read more

Anderson's is an established frozen custard and beef on weck joint with locations all over the Buffalo area. The frozen custard and the beef on weck are good. However, if you're in the mood for a cheeseburger or something else besides those two food options - go somewhere else. You'll get better food and save yourself some money. The service at Anderson's can be a bit slow, even during the "off" hours. I've been there at eight o'clock at night, and have had to wait about fifteen minutes for a sundae (when there were six people behind the counter and no line). I give Anderson's three stars for good beef on weck, frozen custard, and for having branches all over the area. If the service was quicker and the rest of their menu items were decent, I'd bump it up another star. Btw, if it's snowing out (which is nine months of the year in Buffalo), Anderson's has half-price cones. read more

The beef on weck is decent, nothing to jump in your car and run to get right now though. The price changes they make to promote certain food can be a good thing and can also be a let down if it's something you don't like. The cheeseburgers are halfway decent as well, again nothing to make you rush out and have to have one right now. The deserts here are great, my particular favorite is the hot fudge sundae. I tried the custard and didn't think i'd like it as much as I did, it's pretty darn tasty. This place was where my mother and I would go eat at times to spend some time with each other. It has a spot in my heart because of that. Anderson's is also one of my mom's favorite places to eat, which always put a smile on my face to bring her there and make her happy by doing so. read more

I've never had a chance to try frozen custard in my life and I'm a custard fan. I was dying to come here to try it only to find out that frozen custard tasted like regular vanilla soft-serve ice-cream. =( My rating might be quite harsh or maybe I was just looking to eat something really delectable and was badly disappointed. I guess my rating could change but I didn't have the chance to try their food or the other ice-cream flavors. read more

Unfortunately, their "vegan" burgers are not vegan--false advertising. They are cooked on a meat grill. It's fine if you want to be the restaurant that wants to serve the same old same old, but if you're going to dare to cater to us minority vegetarians, don't insult us by putting meat residue on the veggie burger, getting us sick, and advertising it as "vegan." You wonder why we're so often "on a high horse" about our veggie preferences, well this is it: disrespect. Go buy a $20 Teflon frying pan and use it just for veggie burgers. Easy. Gets you more customers. Avoid one star reviews. read more

Anderson's was my first introduction to both frozen custard and beef on weck. Never have I been so sad to not live in Buffalo. Sure the beef on weck was a little salty, but so is every other version of that sandwich I've ever had. I feel like that's part of the territory. And it's best eaten outside under one of Anderson's umbrellas. The frozen vanilla custard was so good. SO GOOD. I've never had anything like it- rich and just awesome. Can I go back now? read more

I always get their soft serve ice cream when I come here. Their brownie sundaes are amazing and the employees are always nice and professional. read more

This review is for one thing only: Hot apple crisp sundae. Only available in September. Best dessert ever read more

Not the best roast beef sandwich in town but it's easy and this month they were only $3! Toasty roll and pretty tasty beef. Love the sundaes and the custard too but the sundaes with fudge and caramel can get pretty goopy. Unfortunately this locations decor is pretty outdated and it always kinda looks messy in there. read more

By far the best ice cream in western New York, possibly the entire world. It is creamy beyond belief, the flavor is incredible, and the creativity of the flavors is always delightful. If you're reading this Anderson owners please don't ever change a thing. Andby the way you have the best beef on weck ever. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Sampler! I always wished they had this and now they do!! - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I ordered a medium and got a extra small. Sprinkles were all crushed up. Place was so hot my ice cream was half melted by the time the cashier handed it to me. Very unsatisfied after waiting in line for 25 minutes........ read more

Frozen custard is NOT like soft-serve vanilla ice-cream. It's very similar but it tastes like, get this, FROZEN CUSTARD. It's pretty unique IMO but I could only go w/ the baby size. Still, good stuff. As for the beef on weck, overpriced but still well done. This is the first place I've been to that's asked me if I wanted condiments on my BOW. I basically got all the fixings that you would normally get w/ a burger and it was a nice twist to what I was used to. That kummelweck roll though is saltier here than at most places. Still, the two things this place is famous for lived up to the hype. read more

I love Anderson's. I really do. I almost had a spell when I found out their cinnamon custard has tiny pieces of Red Hots in it. Their roast beef is amazing. Consistent, reliable, plenty of au jus on the side. They offer gluten-free Costanzo's rolls, for an extra $2.00 (unless you truly have a gluten allergy, skip this option. It tastes as dry as a dusty rock). I love their birthday club (free cone). I love that they offer half-price cones when it's snowing. I love that they use milk without any rGbh Sometimes the restaurant could be cleaner (tables are sticky, floor needs mopping) & its not just this store. Their salads are overpriced and unmemorable. But. the PRICES HAVE JUMPED (not just a quarter here & there) FOUR TIMES IN FIVE YEARS. Anderson's has gone from a once a week stop to a three-times-a-year treat. OTOH, ignoring the business model and focusing on quality product, I understand the need for higher prices. An extra star for refusing to compromise their quality and reputation. read more

This may sound silly but I was most disappointed about the inability to access a current custard calendar on my phone before going! It was posting future days and I couldn't access anything that was the current day. I couldn't get a custard schedule for the evening I went (last weekend) so I left it up to chance and went to the closest Anderson's location to see what the choice was for the day. To my surprise, the option available for the day was cinnamon. I love cinnamon custard. I'll never forget ordering it years ago and being terrified to try it. It has turned into one of my favorite flavors! I like to swirl it with vanilla so I'm not overwhelmed with cinnamon. If you haven't tried it, just do it! There are so many custard flavors available but I just don't like the surprise of it upon arrival. I did learn a couple years ago that if you order a milkshake, you can do any of their flavors that they offer as a custard so that's always a good backup. I just wish they would go back to posting the month calendar on their mobile site so I wouldn't have trouble finding the custard flavors! read more

This summer has been hot - so ice cream is a must. That's all I've had here, so I can't speak for the food. But, the ice cream hits the spot. This location has always been great. The only weird thing is that the line tends to be chaotic - but that's summer rushes for ice cream. I'm not from Buffalo, so this isn't in my blood so to speak, but Anderson's has decent flavors, moderate prices, and the fixins to have a proper sundae. There aren't many places to get a cold, sweet thing, so it's a good institution. read more

Summer has been brutal and Anderson's hits the spot! The smooth soft serve, having tried Anderson's about three times i love the ice cream but i haven't tried anything else there. I always end up getting the twist with chocolate and vanilla with rainbow sprinkles and am never disappointed! Got the plain waffle bowl and loved eating it with my ice cream read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Twist with waffle come and sprinkles - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Anderson's was famous on Sheridan ave for like a millions years. They have real french custard. EVERYONE went there in the old days to have custard..showing cars and more all summer. They use a 4% butter fat mix that is very non-PC today, but tastes great. The Brazer food is ok but not the best in town by any means. Get great ice cream..or awesome Italian ice ( the best in town) Get your food before dessert! read more

For my first time experience today at Anderson's I thought the restaurant was pretty good. I only had the standard "beef on weck" but it was alright except for being a bit to salty for my taste. Still the roast beef was tasty and tender and the restaurant itself had a nice feel to it. I will be going back for dessert sometime soon. I got pics here. http://www.google.com/buzz/bitachu/P8Yz5dpAmHp/So-checked-out-a-local-chain-here-in-B-lo-called read more

OK, so I know I'm supposed to love Anderson's, Buffalo icon, I should be in it for the nostalgia...but, my memories are better than my current reality. The past 3 times I've come to Buffalo, Anderson's was a must-stop. And every time, I've gone home, wishing I hadn't wasted a good hunger. The rolls for the beef on weck were soggy - a good weck roll is crispy. The lemon ice is whipped - the consistency on a good lemon ice is crystallized. The flavor of the fruit in the ice cream and custard was barely detectable and the fruit whip had an unnatural color, the fruit flavor in a good ice cream is fresh and there is no question of what fruit it is. Call me spoiled by California's fresh food movement, but as for me, I'll be passing Anderson's by next trip. read more

Ice cream cake! In the freezer they have a variety of cakes. They will decorate them for birthdays and other events. But the cakes themselves are just delish. Usually enough for leftovers for midnight fridge raid. read more

The custard was fine. Nothing more. Brought here friends who were locals and who hyped it up-- walked away underwhelmed. Tasted very generic. read more

A Buffalo classic for all things delicious and quick! They have daily specials for their custard with very innovative flavors, like key lime pie soft serve. For food, I always go for a kids meal, because it is plenty enough food. It will set you back an easy $6 for fries, choice of sandwich (highly recommend roast beef), small drink, and an ice cream token for a 1 scoop. For a reliable & fast meal, be sure to stop at one of their many locations throughout WNY! read more

Finally tried the custard at Anderson's. Now I know what everybody has been talking about. Yum!

Fantastic Roast Beef on Weck. and excellent custard too. Two reasons not to miss this Buffalo landmark.

I feel a wave of nostalgia in this review, and I dearly hope that it's not affecting my judgment. I've been taken to Anderson's for as long as I can remember, and this one in particular is very near and dear to my heart. But in the end, the long exposure has shown me the darker side as well. I cut to the good part: the custard. It's fantastic. It gets increasingly rare to find places which do it well, and instead slink back to McDonalds standards. I had to try some again to be sure I wasn't lying to myself, and it wasn't. In addition to that, they have an impressive array of hard ice creams, and sundaes and all sorts of frozen treats to make this a stop. Unfortunately, I have to balance that against the food. In all fairness, it's not all bad. In fact, it's better than a dessert place should be. The curly fries are, in general, a treat but the sandwiches are just ok. The décor doesn't really help, and I often find myself wanting to get out as soon as possible rather than linger. But what really swings it for me is the addition of LevelUp to their payment options. For those who don't know, LevelUp is a phone app which allows you to pay with a backed credit card, and gives you discounts for trying new places. As such, I got a major discount. If what you're looking for is what they're best at, and advertise the most heavily, I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

Of course my kids love it here! I Will say I have never tried their food. However no matter how Pat they are we seem to get in and get out. Finding a table can sometimes be hard but because I have four kids some nice person always gets up. read more

What's "weck"? Well Anderson's is a good place to get your question answered. Try it with beef or even better for vegetarians, veggie (black beans n corn). Don't forget to order with horseradish! Hot stuff but yummy. Kimmelweck is a treat! . read more

Tried Anderson's for the first time ever yesterday. Just got a beef on weck combo. The beef on weck was solid. Beef was tasty and cooked well, weck roll was nice and fresh. Fries were also good. Everything went smooth with the order. I'd definitely go back and would actually give another star but it is a bit pricey at almost $10 for the combo. (The 5 oz. that is). I guess if I was ever in need of a quick weck this would be the place to go. read more

After a LONG Vacation across Eastern Canada we settled down to rest in Buffalo for a week at a friend's house -- But a girl's gotta eat - so we found our way to Anderson's . This place has THE VERY BEST ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES- anywhere. Ever. period. ( Get the Carl's Choice - it has extra meat ) AND Gluten free bread and gravy. ( I Thought I had died and gone to heaven ) The roast beef was so rare and juicy, the cheese sauce was creamy and JUST cheese, the pickle was sour and crisp, the roll was gluten free, the Au Jus was rich and gluten free. And as if that wasn't enough - the chocolate and vanilla custard swirl was gluten free and SERVED ON A GLUTEN FREE CONE! Most of the ice cream was gluten free and when my 15 year old son started exploring the freezer- he discovered that Anderson's has Gluten Free FLYING SAUCERS on CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES... the boy was happy. We ate there almost everyday of the Buffalo stay -- I wish they would franchise and open in Brooklyn. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Best all natural rare hormone free Roast Beef Sandwiches on Gluten free bread. And gluten free ice cream cones and more! - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is the first place I go when I get in to the city, even before visiting the family. For those of you like me who aren't from Buffalo, "frozen custard" means soft-serve ice cream. But that's beside the point, the real reason to go here is the beef. I'm not a fan of weck (salt=good, caraway seeds=yuck), but on a Kaiser roll, it's quite good. They don't skimp on the horseradish, and I like the cheese sauce you can add. The curly fries are also tasty. My only complaint is that a few years ago they removed Vernors from the soda fountain and replaced it with Schweppes. read more

I love Anderson's. It was my first job as a youngster at 15 years old! Of course, I always got to eat all of the food and since then, I've been a loyal fan! It is a real treat for me every once and a while to go, and I always get a juicy roast beef sandwich on a hard roll. The kimmelweck is great too. It is the only roast beef I will eat actually. It is high quality deliciousness! Their other food is tasty too, such as the hot ham and cheese and seasoned curly fries! Their ice cream and custard is the best, and it is a wonderful place to stop in every so often to try their flavor or the day! Buffalo is lucky to have Anderson's! read more

I have used Anderson's as my go-to for feeding house guests when we have out of town visitors. I have ordered meats, rolls and salads that can be kept easily on hand for fast meals and snacks. They do an awesome job at packing appropriately and always include directions, condiments and plates and flatware. The roast beef on weck is our favorite to share! I will use them in the future for planned parties as well. Buffalo's BEST. read more