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Andy’s Frozen Custard

January 14th, 2010

Andy’s Frozen Custard

Andy's Frozen Custard Tyler Texas

Andy's Frozen Custard

6106 S. Broadway
Tyler
75703

Opening times:
11am-11pm Sun-Thurs
11am-11.30pm Fri and Sat

Frozen CUSTARD? It had to be worth a try!
I stopped at Andy’s in Tyler with my kids and we each tried a ‘concrete’ which is basically your choice of topping blended into the frozen custard. The result – a taste sensation! Yes it was a bit like ice-cream but much smoother and creamier. I could taste the fresh ingredients and not artificial flavorings. Delicious!

We each chose something very different – my son had pineapple and raspberries blended into his custom concrete and I had Butter Pecan. My daughter is the chocolate addict of the family and had a chocolate cone which was huge for a child.
As we guzzled this piece of edible heaven I started thinking. ‘Frozen custard. Sounds good for you, well… maybe?’ I asked the server whether this had less calories than ice-cream – thinking this could be too good to be true. He exchanged looks with his fellow server and shook his head sadly. It was too good to be true… But for an occasional treat, this is definitely a must.

Not only do they serve concretes, cones and sundaes with all sorts of toppings but they can also make milkshakes and ‘malts’ to your order too. They have both fresh fruit mix-ins and chocolate bar pieces too plus irresistible hot fudge. You can have as many toppings as you want to pay for!
One piece of advice though, pick up a take-out menu in advance, as the list of toppings and mix-ins is so extensive that your companions might get fed up waiting for you to make up your mind what you want (or is that just my family?!)

If you want to make a visit to Andy’s a seasonal experience there are also specials to tempt you throughout the year like strawberry shortcake, pumpkin pie and candy cane flavors.

One note of warning. We went to Andy’s in the heat of summer. I was surprised at how generous the server was with the napkins …until I saw the brown mess all over my daughter’s face. Custard melts much quicker than ice-cream. Solution – eat it fast, you know you want to anyway!

Andy’s has basic outside seating and a drive-thru and you can buy it in quarts to take home too. And we’re lucky to have it here in Tyler – it’s the only franchise in Texas.

Keeping Cool On A Summer Night

January 8th, 2010

If you’re looking for a way to cool off this summer, Andy’s custard is a great option. A visit to Andy’s to Andy’s is a part of the summer experience in Tyler. The outdoor 1950s small town feel only adds to the appeal.

They say you can always find good food by looking for the longest lines. If this is true, then Andy’s is a sure bet. By the end of the week a crowd gathers for an Andy’s concrete, (a blend of frozen custard with assorted toppings). The group mills around on the summer evenings socializing and enjoying their custard. It’s an interesting cross section of people who gather there, everyone from area youth groups to weekend Harley riders. They’re all down at Andy’s.

So next time your group is looking for summer evening out, stop by, have a frozen custard and hang out at Andy’s. You’ll probably see someone you know.

Marble Slab Creamery Verses Andys Frozen Custard

November 30th, 2009

Bananna Split at Marble Slab
I have been a fan of Andy’s frozen custard for some time now. Ever since Andy’s came into town I have been going there and was most impressed with their fresh fruits they have available for blending into their custard. I enjoy blending in blueberries, blackberries, and sometimes a candybar mix or just a chocolate malt. I do however have a problem with their strawberries. Andy’s still uses the sweet syrup strawberries out of a box. I like those in small doses usually on a strawberry shortcake but it is a little overpowering in their icecream. I end up having to scoop a lot of them out like I do when I get them on my pancakes at IHOP. I really do not have anything else to complain about in regards to Andy’s frozen custard. Their icecream product is superb and their ingredients are great as well.
Andy's Frozen Custard in Tyler
Marble Slab Creamery is another favorite of mine but it took a little longer to catch on with me. I think the reason I wasn’t immediately driven to go in and try Marble Slab’s icecream simply had to do with the convenient drive through of Andy’s. Also the idea of a Marble Slab seemed like a gimmick and I didn’t want to fall for it. I eventually went with my wife and what I discovered was that the Marble Slab flavor “sweet cream” is far superior to Andy’s Frozen Custard even though I love Andy’s also. Another interesting thing about Marble Slab is that they have a competitor called Cold Stone that isn’t in the Tyler area and I am glad. Cold Stone’s quality of product is far less than what you will get at Marble Slab and they are more expensive.
Bananna Split at Marble Slab in Tyler

When choosing the sweet cream I will almost always get sweet cream and have strawberries and marshmellows mixed in. The strawberries at Marble Slab are fresh unfrozen strawberries and not the mushed frozen syrupy kind in a box you will get from Andy’s. I think you will discover that my combination of marshmellows and strawberries in the sweet cream flavor is about as good as you will be able to come up with on your own. I have tried experimenting with different ingredients and flavors but I haven’t found anything that beats this flavor combination.

As you can see I like my icecream and although Andy’s is very good I think Marble Slab is the best. Marble Slab is located next to Jason’s Deli across from Barnes and Nobles on broadway. When ordering an icecream be sure to ask for a card and they will stamp it for you. Once your card is filled up with stamps you will get a free icecream.

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