Carl's Frozen Custard

Classic

We went there a while ago, about two years ago but I thought I’d share. Carl’s offers a delicious custard. Very creamy and sweet. My son did not like his milkshake but me and my daughter loved our ice-cream. I am lactose intolerant, but the custard was definitely worth it. I think you can tell though by the look on her face! Would definitely recommend. They are cash only though!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rude teenagers who work there ran this place into the ground. Used to be a great place 20 years ago. They only take cash (it’s 2024) nobody carries cash around anymore. Especially in that dump area they’ve established business at. The teenage employees need an attitude adjustment. Their ice cream is sub par at best, and charge you more than big chain restaurants. Overall, this place would not be missed if they closed down for good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great little place for ice cream! so nostalgic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love going to Carl's anytime I am in Fredericksburg. Their chocolate malts are the best!!!

One of my favorite places in Fredericksburg. I’ve lived here my whole life, and when I was younger and lived a block away, me and my father would walk there every Saturday, and I’d get myself a chocolate shake. I always keep cash in my car just in case I get a craving. Never disappoints!

Parking: Decent parking spots wrapped around the building. You can park on either street around the corner and in front!

Kid-friendliness: Doesn’t care what age you are! Nothing to break, of course. Plus, it’s ice cream!

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, all flat, level ground.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Custard, Rootbeer Slush

First this is CASH ONLY. I did not see this noted on their home page or menu page on their site. Luckily I had cash on me this particular time. I was going to order a sundae with chocolate custard but the sign states they are only made with vanilla. I don’t understand why. It’s impossible to see this on their site as well. I ended up just getting a chocolate cone. I was expecting a creamy chocolate flavor but it was more of an artificial chocolate flavor. I prefer the taste of a certain chain competitor which offers more variety and allows card as well. It was a bit disappointing and did not leave me wanting to return. I was really looking forward to trying this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

The best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Custard, Chocolate Jumbo Cone, Ice Cream Cone Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream Twist, Cherry Float, Sundaes, Cherry Slushy Float, Small Hot Fudge Sundae

Nothing special about the ice cream! 3 flavors and softer then expected. Will not return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Carl's is a staple of Fredericksburg and definitely a must hit place if you are stopping through. We have many memories coming to Carl's and I am glad I get to share it with my kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate & Vanilla Custard

Very expensive for shakes that tasted spoiled.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Sundaes

Had a large chocolate cone, they have ice cream in bowls. They have sundaes. You can buy it in a quart size to take home. A long time, local ice cream business, loved by locals.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Absolutely love this place! The BEST shakes anywhere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sweet dreams of soft pillowy custard. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere and great tasting custard. Ample parking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Custard

Simple menu with delicious options. When the custard is this good, simple is better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Custard, Sundaes