Here's the Scoop on the Best Places for Frozen Custard and Ice Cream!

June is National Dairy Month and I'm celebrating by sharing my Top Picks with you!

By Michelle Holly, Publisher and Editor of Macaroni KID Winter Garden-OcoeeJune 13, 2024

This Frozen Custard and Ice Cream Guide is sponsored by Culver's of Winter Garden. A family favorite of ours for frozen custard and food. Check out why in the list below!

Back in 1937, National Milk Month was created to promote the consumption of milk. Now known as Dairy Month, June is a month to celebrate ways the dairy industry contributes to the foods, drinks and treats we eat. If you follow me on social media, you might notice that custard and ice cream is a family favorite treat. I wanted to share my Top Picks with you!

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Top Places for Frozen Custard

Frozen Custard is thicker than ice cream. One difference is that custard includes egg yolks in the ingredient list and another difference is how it is made. Therefore, I will share a list for each!

1. Culver's of Winter Garden

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What we love: The daily rotation of custard flavors, the Kid's Meal options (and being able to get broccoli instead of fries), their burgers and food in general. The staff is always so friendly too and we enjoy sitting inside or on their covered patio. If you like soda, check out their fountain options. Save a little money by getting the family sized fries - it's enough for the whole family! Culver's originated in Wisconsin, and while we were on a road trip in that state, we asked locals for ice cream recommendations. All we heard was go to Culver's! So we did. It wasn't the original location, but we were happy to say we ate in the state Culver's came from!

Favorites: Mint Avalanche, Mint Oreo, Oreo Overload, and concretes.

Tip to know: Sign up for the email list and get news of daily flavors and inquire at the restaurant for their latest Happy Hour deals.

2. Abbott's Frozen Custard in Hamlin

What we love: The daily rotation of flavors, the pints available for purchase in the freezer and the cake/pie options.

Favorites: Dole Whip variations, peanut butter flavors, custard pies!

Tip to Know: Follow on social media for flavor updates and specials, like the summer happy hours! Also join the rewards club to earn free ice cream and get a free ice cream during your birthday month!

2. Jeremiah's Italian Ice in Winter Garden and Windermere

What we love: Gelatis and their frozen soft serve!

Favorites: Gelatis, frozen soft serve, and Italian ice flavors Cookie Butter, Scoop Froggy Frog, Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Cherry

Tip to Know: Join their J-List awards for specials and a free birthday treat.

3. Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Windermere

What we love: Their ice cream flavors and ice cream pies!

Favorites: Buckeye, Key Lime Pie, Oreo, and just about any of their flavors!

Tip to Know: On Thursdays, you can bring your own banana for 1/2 off a banana split and on any day children under 40" can get a free mini-cone.

4. Frozen Cow Ice Cream in Winter Garden

What we love: Their stand-alone, family owned business likes to try new flavors and experiment with new ideas.

Favorites: Bubble Gum ice cream with real gumballs!

Tip to Know: Follow on social media for updates and specials.

For A Longer Drive

Going on a road trip in Florida? Check out some of our family favorites we've discovered on our adventures around our state.

Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor in Dania Beach

Growing up in South FL, we frequented this local favorite for many celebrations. All their ice cream is made in house. If you have a big group, order a kitchen sink - they claim to be the originator of it!

Carvel

Besides the counter location at Orlando Airport, this frozen ice cream gem is hard to find now. Back in the day, they started the BOGO sundae idea and it is still around every Wednesday. You can still buy their cakes in Publix though!

Del Freez in Melbourne

A family-owned local favorite, I really like their peanut butter soft serve. Only cash is accepted and the line can sometimes be long!

321 Ice Cream Bar in Melbourne

They buy their ice cream from a locally sourced company, but what we really liked was the flight with unlimited toppings! We thought this place had such a fun concept!

Neighbors Ice Cream Parlor in Port Orange

We discovered this family-owned local spot and absolutely loved their creative ice cream flavors. They change often, so if you see one you like, get it!

Hampton Chocolate Factory in Tampa

We were in awe at their giant ice cream cones shared on social media - so we had to try it when we were in Tampa. We got small cones and they were definitely tasty. We want to go back and try their waffle creations.

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FAQs

What city has the most frozen custard shops? ›

Per capita, Milwaukee has the highest concentration of frozen custard shops in the world and the city supports a long-standing three-way competition between Kopp's Frozen Custard, Gilles Frozen Custard and Leon's Frozen Custard.

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Is frozen custard better then ice cream? ›

Frozen custard is higher in fat and calories than ice cream. This is because of the egg yolks and heavy cream used in its recipe. Frozen custard is also typically denser than ice cream, which means it is more calorie-dense. Ice cream is typically lower in fat and calories than frozen custard.

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What's the difference between custard and concrete ice cream? ›

Technically, the common ice cream you buy at the store and use in a regular milkshake is made from a custard base. A custard is dairy thickened with the help of heated whole eggs or egg yolks, and a concrete uses a custard base that has a higher ratio of egg yolks in the recipe than the average ice cream.

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Is frozen custard healthy? ›

Ice cream is healthier than frozen custard because ice cream has fewer calories and fat. Frozen custard is higher in fat because of some of its ingredients like egg yolks and heavy cream, and is higher in calories because of its dense texture.

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Why is Andy's frozen custard so popular? ›

Andy's number one focus is product quality. We use only the finest ingredients in our mix. The custard is always served within one hour after it is made. Our brownies, pumpkin, apple pies, shortcake, and cookies are baked fresh every day at the store.

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Is frozen custard ok for diabetics? ›

Glycemic Index

Frozen custard, on the other hand, contains more protein. Because of its nutritional breakdown, it usually has a lower GI than ice cream and will not cause a blood sugar spike as rapidly.

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Does frozen custard have more cholesterol than ice cream? ›

Nutritional Aspects

From a nutritional standpoint, both ice cream and custard are high in calories and fat, though the exact values vary depending on the specific product and flavor. The addition of egg yolks in custard makes it higher in cholesterol and saturated fat compared to traditional ice cream.

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Does Culver's custard have eggs? ›

Custard is made from a combination of milk, cream and pasteurized egg yolks, and in order to be true custard, it has to be at least 1.4 percent egg. Anything less than that, and it's just ice cream. Discover why we craft in small batches. But what really sets it apart is the taste (spoiler alert: it's amazing).

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Are the eggs in custard cooked? ›

Custard is a variety of culinary preparations based on sweetened milk, cheese, or cream cooked with egg or egg yolk to thicken it, and sometimes also flour, corn starch, or gelatin.

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Is custard healthy? ›

Consuming custard can provide a few health benefits. Custard contains calcium, which is essential for strong bones and healthy teeth. Additionally, custard is a good source of protein and dietary fiber for those trying to shed some extra pounds. Eating custard can also give a quick energy boost from its carbohydrates.

What melts faster custard or ice cream? ›

Frozen custard also tends to be served at a slightly warmer temperature than ice cream (18 °F vs. 10 °F) because the higher egg yolk content keeps it from melting as quickly as standard ice cream does.

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What city is the frozen custard capital of the world? ›

Milwaukee is home to the world's largest concentration of frozen custard shops, earning the city the unofficial title of “frozen custard capital of the world!" Ice cream and frozen custard are both made with milk, cream and sugar, but custard is also made with egg yolks.

What city has the most ice cream shops? ›

New Orleans has the most ice cream shops per capita, with 8.7 per 100,000 people — more than double the national average of 3.4.

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Where is custard most popular? ›

Although frozen custard is believed to have originated in New York in the early 20^th century, it eventually found its home in the Midwest, specifically Milwaukee, Wisconsin—the unofficial “Frozen Custard Capital of the World,” with more custard stands per-capita than you can find anywhere else.

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What state has the most ice cream shops per capita? ›

According to Yelp, the state with the most ice cream, frozen yogurt, and gelato shops per capita is… drumroll, please… Hawaii!

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What melts faster custard or ice cream? ›

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