Anderson’s Frozen Custard Menu USA Prices 2026

This is the whole reason the place exists. Anderson’s signature frozen custard is denser and richer than regular soft serve because it has less air whipped into it, so every bite tastes like actual cream. Honestly, if it’s your first visit, just get the twist. Vanilla and chocolate swirled together in a crisp waffle cone is the order that built this chain’s reputation. My pick? The daily special flavor. They rotate it constantly, and the flavor-of-the-day calendar on their website tells you exactly where your favorite is being served.

Anderson’s sundae game is legitimately elite. The signature sundaes are built on vanilla custard unless the description says otherwise, and the specialty lineup includes local legends like the Iditarod, which is basically a chocolate lover’s fever dream. Can’t decide? The Create Your Own option lets you build exactly what you want for $4.51 and up.

Anderson’s shakes are thick. Like, straw-stands-straight-up thick. The malted shakes are a Buffalo thing and you should absolutely try one at least once. And don’t sleep on the original lemon ice at $1.64, it’s the cheapest item on the entire menu and ridiculously refreshing on a hot day.

Here’s the thing most out-of-towners miss: Anderson’s is a legit restaurant, not just an ice cream stand. The roast beef on weck is their claim to fame on the savory side, slow-roasted beef piled on a salted kimmelweck roll, usually dressed with horseradish. Locals will fight you over who does it best in WNY, and Anderson’s is always in that conversation. Prices below are from current ordering menus, so expect in-store prices to run a touch lower.

All-natural Angus beef with no preservatives, additives or hormones, that’s the burger program here. The Blue Cheese Bacon Burger is the indulgent pick, but honestly the plain Angus hamburger at $11.26 on delivery menus is a really solid burger. And the Sahlen’s hot dog? That’s a Buffalo rite of passage, flame-grilled and cheap at $5.06.

Do not, under any circumstances, skip the fries. The curly “curly que” fries are the signature side, and the Cajun version with a side of cheese sauce has a legitimate cult following. Onion rings are another local favorite, people genuinely argue they’re the best in Western New York.

Dipping Sauces

Ranch, blue cheese, honey mustard, Buffalo and more run about $1.01 a side, with BBQ and tartar at $0.55. Grab an extra, you’ll want it.

Anderson’s does a serious cake business, birthdays, graduations, Bills watch parties, you name it. The handmade cakes are built from their own ice cream and custard, and the fudge ganache cakes serve 12 to 15 people. They also cater full events with party platters, bagged lunches and make-at-home sundae kits, though online catering orders need two days’ notice and they can’t process promotional coupons online.

Let’s be real for a second. Anderson’s doesn’t publish a complete nutrition chart on its website, so the calorie figures in the tables above are ballpark estimates based on typical frozen custard and restaurant portions. What can we say for sure? Frozen custard runs denser than soft serve, so a small cone lands around 320 to 420 calories, while a loaded specialty sundae can push past 1,000. The non-dairy and no-sugar-added options are your lightest dessert bets.

On the savory side, the grilled chicken sandwich and salads are the reasonable picks, while the Blue Cheese Bacon Burger and large tender basket are full send meals. If you’re tracking closely, your best move is asking at the counter, the staff can usually tell you what’s in the case and roughly how portions run. Does Andersons have healthy options? Honestly, it’s a custard stand first. But between the grilled chicken, veggie burgers, salads, steamed broccoli and non-dairy desserts, you can absolutely build a lighter meal here.

Anderson’s doesn’t run a loyalty app, which is honestly a little old-school and kind of charming. But there are still ways to pay less.

• Delivery promos: First-time delivery orders often carry $0 delivery fees, and DoorDash has run $3 off $20+ with a PEPSI3 code. Check the app before you order.
• Facebook giveaways: Their social pages run seasonal promos, like the fall pint giveaway and the “buy 4 pints, get a free pint chiller” deal. Worth a follow.
• Buy pints, not sundaes: A quart of custard at $8.29 makes roughly four sundae-sized servings at home. The math is aggressively in your favor, and it’s the cheapest way to enjoy the Andersons custard menu with a crowd.
• Lemon ice is the budget king: At $1.64 it’s the cheapest thing on the menu and genuinely one of the best things they make.
• Catering note: They can’t process promotional coupons or gift cards on online catering orders, so save those for in-store visits.

What are Anderson’s Frozen Custard hours? Most locations run 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. The Main Street Williamsville spot keeps slightly shorter weekday hours, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, then 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Holiday hours can shift, so it’s worth a quick check on their website before a special trip. The drive-in style locations serve custard year-round, yes, even in a Buffalo winter. Respect.

All seven locations are in Western New York, around Buffalo, Tonawanda, Williamsville, Grand Island, Depew, Amherst and Kenmore. Outside WNY? Goldbelly ships their custard nationwide.

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