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Andy's Frozen Custard
★4.0(38 reviews)$Ice Cream
🕑 30-45 minutes👶 Perfect for all ages! Toddlers (2+) love the smooth, creamy texture that's easier to eat than regular ice cream, while older kids and teens enjoy customizing their own concretes with mix-ins. Even babies can sample small tastes of the vanilla custard.🧡 Saved by 27 families
About
Andy's Frozen Custard is a kid-favorite dessert destination where families can watch fresh custard being made right before their eyes. The welcoming atmosphere and outdoor seating make it perfect for a casual treat after school, sports games, or as a special weekend outing where kids can enjoy creamy custard in countless flavor combinations.
Highlights
- ✓Fresh frozen custard made throughout the day with a richer, creamier texture than regular ice cream
- ✓Customizable concretes where kids can choose their own mix-in combinations
- ✓Watching custard being made through the window,mini entertainment while you wait
- ✓Outdoor seating perfect for warm North Carolina evenings
- ✓Friendly staff who are patient with children making decisions
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit during the first week of each month when Andy's features a new 'Flavor of the Month' special,kids love trying something different
- 2.Order a 'concrete' (frozen custard blended with toppings) and ask for extra spoons so kids can share and try multiple flavors
- 3.The outdoor seating area is great for containment,let kids enjoy their treats outside where spills are less stressful
- 4.Go on 'Sample Sundays' if available, or simply ask for a taste before ordering to help indecisive kids make a choice
- 5.Bring wet wipes or napkins from your car,frozen custard is richer than ice cream and can get messy quickly with little ones
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (2-5 PM) before the after-dinner rush are ideal for shorter lines and quicker service. Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings when wait times can stretch 20+ minutes. Summer evenings around sunset offer a pleasant outdoor dining experience.
What to Know
Prices are reasonable at $4-7 per treat, with kids' sizes available. Parking is plentiful in the Matthews Township shopping area. Cash and cards accepted, and the shop is wheelchair accessible with outdoor seating options.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round, but especially popular during spring and summer months. The outdoor seating is most enjoyable March through October. Check for special holiday flavors during Christmas and Valentine's Day that kids find exciting.
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