I tried frozen custard from Culver’s, Andy’s, and Freddy’s, and my favorite had the best value and flavor
September 4, 20240
Freddy’s is a Kansas-based chain restaurant.
Meredith Schneider
Although it started farther south — in Wichita, Kansas — Freddy’s is pretty similar to Culver’s. It offers burgers, fries, and plenty of custard at locations across the US.
The drive-thru was pretty tame when I pulled up, so I easily ordered my cherry concrete.
A 12-ounce regular size cost $5.64, or about $2.13 an ounce.
This custard wasn’t as thick as its competitors.
Andy’s started in my home state of Missouri.
Meredith Schneider
Andy’s Frozen Custard was founded in Osage Beach, Missouri, in 1986. Unlike Culver’s and Freddy’s, Andy’s only serves custard, and it has expanded more modestly across the US.
I’m from Kansas City, so the Missouri-based chain has always had a special place in my heart. And I’m not the only one. The drive-thru line at my local Andy’s usually wraps around the building and down the block.
A medium one-topping concrete is 14.5 ounces, and it cost me $7.12. But that works out to about $2.04 an ounce, so it was actually the treat of the night with the best value.
As usual, Andy’s was worth the wait.
Andy’s is still my favorite custard chain.
Meredith Schneider
If you’re looking to try authentic frozen custard, Andy’s is the place to do it.
The thick, creamy vanilla custard pairs well with a number of toppings, and its density makes it more like a meal than a dessert. I’m certainly full after savoring a whole concrete.
Although Culver’s and Freddy’s are both delicious, Andy’s also offers a little more variety when it comes to toppings and flavors.
