Fun retro joint with outdoor seating and frozen custarddddd! The hot food was alright but the real reason you come is for the ice creams and custards. I got a sorbet and vanilla swirl and it was perfect. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Side note - the bathroom is surprisingly clean and air conditioned lol read more

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I'm told this is a Buffalo institution, but I'm left wondering why. I'm more of an ice cream than custard person, and I noticed they only sell ice cream in the freezer (custard is a dish best served fresh). The ice cream is FULL of fillers and artificial ingredients. I reluctantly ordered some custard, figuring that since they don't list anything, there's no way to know if it's as bad as the ice cream, but that was a poor first impression. I ended up with the special - it was coffee. Other options are chocolate or vanilla, but you may be hard-pressed to tell the difference. Not much coffee flavor to be found, and my guess is that whatever's in there is not natural. The custard itself is hearty. The line was out to the street so I know this place is popular, and I don't want to be too hard on them for the sole issue of ingredients. (There is plenty of covered area, though not much seating, but it's more of a grab-and-go place and that's fine with me.) However, I won't be back unless I learn that their custard is, in fact, all natural, so I can't be too kind either. For now. read more

I've been going to Anderson's for decades. Our takeout experience yesterday was poor. It took too long to be waited on. There were a dozen people in line and the order taker was also filling ice cream orders. When we got home my veggie burger was not built correctly and didn't even have what was typed on the receipt. Our Curley fries were all bits instead of curls. I understand sometimes there are problems but when nothing is good, it's time to go elsewhere. read more

This is my favorite place to get ice cream in Buffalo, and that's not just because it's within walking distance from my house. The many flavors of hard ice cream are all interesting and often tempting, especially now that they brought out their pumpkin one recently. However, I mostly go here for the custard, which is flavorful and creamy. My go to order is a medium vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles, though sometimes their flavor of the day cannot be ignored (black raspberry, anyone?). I also like their lemon ice for especially hot days, it's definitely more refreshing than a sugary soda. I just discovered today that they serve ice cream on gluten free cones so I will definitely have to try those. I've been stuck having ice cream in dishes as of late (sad trombone noise) but now I have options! Finally, the staff here work hard and are polite every time I go. I ordered a reese's pieces sundae today and asked for the pieces to be upgraded to peanut butter cups instead. Not only was this a magical ice cream eating experience, they did not charge me any extra for the substitution. In conclusion, Andersons is one of those rare Buffalo establishments that does things for the community (fundraisers and the like) and is a delightful place to enter, even when it's cold out. People and families from all over the neighborhood can be seen here, enjoying themselves, their food/dessert, and the business in general. Please never close Andersons, you have plenty of lifelong customers who'd be sad to see you go and I am one of them. read more

Came to Buffalo to visit my best friend and she took me here because the food was super delicious and super local. The bread was toasted so nicely. It had a crisp, warm outer-shell sprinkled with sea salt. The inside was so soft and fluffy. Once you bite through to the meat, you know this is high tier goodness. The meat isn't overcooked like other places so it melts in your mouth. I loved the shake too! I wish there was one back in Michigan, but I'll make sure I stop by again when I visit my friend. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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I love Anderson's! Life long customer! 60 years! I just want to say that something is missing. The food this evening was not good! Barbecue roast beef sammiches were dry, the gravy for the fries tasted like bland water, side of cheese was not cheese, tasted like yellow bland pudding! We did order a regular beef sammich and that was delicious! I hate to only give 2 stars but I cannot lie! read more

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. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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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! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Roast Beef with Cheddar combo, Cajun fries and cheese sauce! - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Can you say lemon ice? Can you say beef BBQ? Can you say frozen custard? This is a local place that could go national and nudge DQ aside IMO. The quality and value is excellent, the teenagers running the place are competent and the nicest kids America can produce. The place is always busy with the life long regulars. This place is awesome. read more

I'm really surprised that I have never reviewed this place since I've eaten here dozens of times. Today I got my usual. A kid's meal (don't judge me) containing a mini beef-on-weck sandwich, little order of fries, and a lemonade. It came, as always, with a token for a small ice cream. Everything was as good as ever. Tasty tender beef, perfect fries, creamy frozen custard. I greatly appreciated that all of the Covid-19 precautions were followed by both the staff and patrons. Yay! read more

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! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

It was a bother for her to put chocolate and vanilla on the same cone because there twist machine was down. I felt like I was such an inconvenience to her. The Anderson's on the Boulevard is much better!! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Sheridan Drive - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Took my boys there to grab some custard because we were losing our minds staying around the house. It was good to see that a few families were out and supporting local. I think in this time it's important to remember that our local businesses and Buffalo we're going to suffer more than chains so even though I could've walked to Dairy Queen I decided to head 10 minutes further and go to Anderson's. I got a pint of black raspberry ice cream to go and it definitely did not disappoint. My boys got the traditional one vanilla one chocolate and I'm guessing from the silence in the back of the car it hit the spot for both of them!!! read more

My wife wanted me to have some Western New York food before we left, so we went to Anderson's to meet a local artist for lunch. On her advice, i ordered an Original Roast Beef on a Kimmelweck bun with curly fries and a loganberry drink. You have to eat outside at Anderson's and there was a stiff wind blowing, but I didn't care. The beef on weck was that good. There was lots of meat on my sandwich and, with my fries, were one can-t-pass-up-meal, It was too cold for me, a Southerner, to order ice cream, but my wife had their featured sundae- maple & vanilla ice cream with salted cararmel sauce and pieces of bacon. Oh me!! It's no wonder that an an Anderson's has stood on this very spot for so long. it's a shame that I'm only allowed to give them five stars read more

Really you cannot come here without getting custard. I always have the chocolate myself. Booth replace makes it as thick and creamy as Anderson's. Review based on the custard. Hubby got a chicken bacon sandwich. He said it was good. The curly spicy fries were good. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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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! read more

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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 decor 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. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Horseradish sauce, Frank's, Loganberry's oh my! - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Best custard in WNY. Food is delicious although pricey. Love their orange chocolate and sponge candy ice cream. Get the carls choice if you go roast beef read more

I have been coming to Anderson's on Sheridan for over 40 years and have always been satisfied. The frozen custard is consistently delicious. My favorite flavor is the Black Raspberry, and there is a custard calendar online where I can check to see when my favorite flavor is available. The staff is friendly and service is fast and efficient. Keep up the great work! read more

Ice cream is always great. Beef on weck is great depending on chef. Other food items are so-so depending on chef in back. Always friendly. I would alway come back. read more

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This is my second time visiting an Anderson's location since coming to Buffalo and I've become quite the fan! This is a local chain mostly known for roast beef sandwiches and custard, but also has a large variety of burgers, chicken, and side dishes to go along with them. Last night we stopped in while searching for some quick and cheap eats and thats exactly what we found. They had a buy one get one free deal for BBQ beef sandwiches so we took them up on that and also ordered a side of onion rings and a side of curly fries. The sandwiches were awesome and tasted better then I was expecting, the curly fries were delicious, and the onion rings were perfect. After finishing I couldn't resist getting a vanilla of serve cone inside of a waffle cone wrapped in chocolate and sprinkles. Overall, this is a great place to stop in for a quick bite while not breaking the bank. All the food was delicious and so was the custard I got after my meal, will definitely be coming back again! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Go hard ya know? - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Cute little place with good food. Sides are homemade which is not always the case in ice cream stands. Ice cream is Perry's which is a local favorite and their custard is amazing. Stopped here on the way home from fantasy island one day when we were all starving. Had driven by here many times and never stopped but was happy we did. read more

There are a few Anderson locations, but this one is the most fun. Of course their custard is always delicious.

I live in South Florida and have family in the Williamsville area. Anderson's is a place I always have to stop! I was here for 7 days and we ate here 3 times. My son said it's the best chicken tenders and fries he ever ate. lol We love the roast beef sandwiches. Wish there was one down south for me. read more

There's something for everyone at Anderson's. They have sandwiches and a variety of ice creams. I went during a bogo BBQ beef sandwich promotion, so that's what I got. I thought it was alright but not my favorite. I also got curly fries, a must, and onion rings. To top of off I got a strawberry cheesecake cake ice cream. I would say go for the ice cream, it's definitely the best part. They have both soft serve and hard ice cream with plenty of flavours to choose from. read more

Ice cream is always on point very good! Food usually is always good not great but good. Always nice for a summer time stop or after dinner snack any time! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Came here to place a to-go order. The line was probably 20 people deep. It was hot out, and most (if not all??) of the seating is outside, under shelter. We waited forever in line, then FOREVER for our order. Over 40 minutes combined, almost 25 of that just waiting for food. When we went up to see what was going on the girl told us they were waiting on the cheeseburger. Cheeseburger takes 25 minutes to grill?? Honestly, I think they either forgot the burger altogether or forgot the entire order. By the time we got it home, it was all cold. And the gravy was so bad. Bland and terrible texture. I wouldn't come here again during a heavy traffic time. Way too crazy! read more

With so many locations, I guess ill just yelp the original even though the Niagara falls blvd location is my favorite (used to be Custards Last Stand). Too bad I don't live close enough anymore to enjoy the custard and roast beef sandwiches :( If you've never had custard before, you are really missing out! It is something hat is truly magical and melts in your mouth. Forget about that soft serve fat free yogurt stuff. You need to get a mouth full of this creamy and thick goodness in your belly! You can't go wrong with a standard vanilla and chocolate twist cone. Next up is what I call my "dynamic duo": Roast beef sandwich & Cajun fries with cheese. (don't mention this when you go there because they will probably look at you like you're crazy!) Alright on to the Roast Beef, it will make you think that Arby's meat look like Spam. They slow roast this in house at each location and slice it up fresh when you order your sandwich. The fresh kimmelwick roll brings everything together well (I secretly knock off some of the salt since it can be a little overwhelming). Then I have them add a little bit of cheese and hot sauce to stick everything together. You can order your sandwich anyway you want so just add a little bit of creativity. Combine that with an order of Cajun fries and cheese to round out your meal. These are fried to perfection in fresh oil and perfectly seasoned. The Anderson family rocks! Keep it up. read more

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. read more

The Original! Disclaimer: This review is based solely on my memories of high school. My memory is not to be trusted, but that never stopped me from giving my opinion before. read more

On this trip to the Buffalo area, I seem to have eaten at several places for the first time. This is an order at the counter restaurant, not my preference. However Anderson's is well known for ice cream and sandwiches. We found one of my favorite restaurants had permanently closed, so a quick decision for dinner was needed as we were hungry. Counter service was quick and Ian was helpful with his questions and got the order exact right. It's very casual dining. It was busy but the floors and tables were definitely clean. We enjoyed our meals and while there wasn't anything to take home, we were satisfied with the quantity for the price. What we lost in atmosphere we gained in cost we saved. I wouldn't hesitate to come back again. read more

Classic ice spot in WNY. There is no better. not DQ, not Hanna's, not the Hatch. Best shakes, Blizzards, Custard, Roast Beef is pretty amazing, Fries, Sweet Potato fries and on & on. It's too bad they don't employee roller girls to bring your food to your car. Anderson's is WNY ambiance wrapped up into a small building. read more

So many good options for both food and ice cream! Service is extremely quick- even if there is a super long line, it goes by very fast! I love it here! read more

We came here and there was a trainee who was not trained properly and he skimped us on ice cream I ordered a small Sunday and he gave me a cup with barley any ice cream for 4 dollars. read more

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! read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Reese's Pieces Deluxe - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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I just like the comfortable feel of this place. The menu was a bit overwhelming at first because I couldn't decide what I wanted. Hard ice cream it is...& there are like 35 different kinds...oh no! I wanted to try them all. Finally settled on Salty Caramel Pecan Pie and my wife had Black Cherry. I liked hers better so I put mine in a cup and we split hers. Delicious. Even while we sat and ate, the flavors on the board were being changed. Loved coming here but if I lived nearby it wouldn't be good for my gut or my wallet. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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The beef on Weck is better than the custard. Freshly sliced. Juicy. Lots of caraway seeds and the right amount of salt. Really a great sandwich. As much as I liked Charlie the Butcher's beef on Weck, I'd put this place a VERY close second. And this place has superior bread: more caraway and salt than Charlie's. The custard was merely so-so. I wanted it to be more custardy. Pretty good, though. read more

One of my favorite food places of Buffalo if you haven't tried their cajun fries with cheese yet, GET OFF OF YELP AND GO!!!!! seriously!!!! GO NOW!!!! read more

This is one of the places in Buffalo that is a must visit for everyone in buffalo. I've been going to the original location since I was a little kid. It is always a treat! I have had frozen custard in other cities, nothing compares to Anderson's. read more

Anderson's Frozen Custard - Original Anderson's ~ 1953 - Desserts Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Fabulous custard! It's perfection.You know it by the vanilla. It has that perfect dairy taste with just a hint of sugar, not overly sweet like so many other shops make it. I've had custard all of the US, and in my humble opinion, no place has better vanilla. Their Beef On Weck is also outstanding. Top it off with a Loganberry and you've had one of the greatest fast food experiences there is. A Classic! read more