I tried frozen custard from Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack — and there's only one chain I'm rushing to return to
A food critic compares frozen custard offerings from Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack. The author concludes that Culver's provides the best overall experience despite the restaurant's plain atmosphere.
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I ordered frozen custard from Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack. The winning dessert came from a Midwest favorite. Savannah Born I visited chains Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack in search of the best frozen custard . Freddy's seemed to have solid prices, and Shake Shack's portion size felt generous. In the end, Culver's left me most impressed with its frozen-custard desserts. Nothing beats a sip, spoon, or bite of anything cold on a hot summer day — especially frozen custard. Best described as ice cream's rich cousin, frozen custard is made with egg yolks, which are meant to give it a thick, dense consistency. Culver's, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers , and Shake Shack are all known for their custard, including blended concoctions, and I was curious which had the best. There was only one way to find out.
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