After drooling over their social media, my husband and I decided it was high time to pay The Meadows Original Frozen Custard a visit! This charming frozen custard shop is located just off Colonial Williamsburg, and they boast an ever changing menu of specialty flavors.What I’ve learned from Facebook is that The Meadows truly does take time and care to create the most exciting and unusual flavors, fresh daily, and today’s specialty flavors were lemon lavender shortbread and chocolate peanut butter cup.Of course, we are creatures of habit, seeking out the best Oreo frozen treats one could possibly find, so we both ordered the Oreo Arctic Swirl, in vanilla custard - we were given the option to try chocolate custard as well.An Arctic Swirl is a blend of sizable Oreo chunks; in fact, I believe I saw half-pieces of cookies tucked away in the folds of the luxurious frozen custard. I’ve never had such rich frozen custard, and my husband explained to me that custard contains egg yolks, which ice cream does not.Given the friendly and helpful customer service we received on our first visit, we’ll likely be returning soon! I’m keeping an eye on those flavor specials, as I am a die-hard chocolate mint fan myself!Parking: If you can't find a spot directly behind the shop, there is plenty of parking in the adjacent lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard, Oreo
David Meyer
Great custard, sundaes and gelatos.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian optionsParking: Shared with other storesKid-friendliness: It's dessertWheelchair accessibility: Adequate space for a wheelchair
Was here with family. The place is cozy. The ambiance, atmosphere, and service are great. People at counter are polite and engaging. We got very berry, chocolate, and PB lovers. The custard is good or standard, but not extraordinary or standout. May be the flavors we tried or the flavors of the day. Next time I will try drive through.
I really really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately the flavor and texture of the custard were just not what I was expecting. (Maybe it's supposed to be that way but just not for my taste buds). I was expecting it to be more like really really rich, thick, smooth soft serve (which is how I remember the last custard I had tasting which was from a different place). To me, their vanilla custard had a little bit of a strange aftertaste which reminded me of burnt marshmallows. I have to hand it to them though because the service was prompt.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Grant Fifield
Great little shop. I had the butter pecan it was very sweet. The food is very filling so a kids small is plenty for the kids. Staff were kind and friendly and explained their system of 2 everyday flavors and 2 rotating. Would go back again. Has bathrooms and Nice tables outside for when the weather is nice.Parking: If busy it is a small parking lot but there are lots of businesses to park at around it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard, Butter Pecan
D Nard
Great place for custard, get the daily flavors on their Facebook page.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
DMPA DMPA
Outstanding custard product. Best I’ve had in VA and probably anywhere to be honest 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
Daci Annabel
No complaints. Atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Service was super friendly. The apple dumpling is a must try☺️
The best custard around, our family is addicted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
Great prices for really yummy Custard!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
So yummy, their flavors of the day are packed full. We really enjoyed, and thought the price was good for what you get. Can't wait to try it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
This custard shop is near Colonial Williamsburg. They have excellent desert choices and quick service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
It's fabulous!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cherry Gelati, Peanut Butter Sundae, Strawberry Shortcake, Frappuccino, Frozen Custard - Rice Crispy, Butter Pecan, Frozen Yogurt, Banana Split, Frozen Custard, Peanut Butter Cups, Cakes, Strawberry Pretzel Salad Frozen Custard with Homemade Cookie Dough, Strawberry, Turtle Sundae and Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream, Banana Split Sundae, Frozen Custard - Vanilla & Spumoni, Brownie Sundae, Ice Cream Cone, Orange Cream Gelato, Oreo
After drooling over their social media, my husband and I decided it was high time to pay The Meadows Original Frozen Custard a visit! This charming frozen custard shop is located just off Colonial Williamsburg, and they boast an ever changing menu of specialty flavors.What I’ve learned from Facebook is that The Meadows truly does take time and care to create the most exciting and unusual flavors, fresh daily, and today’s specialty flavors were lemon lavender shortbread and chocolate peanut butter cup.Of course, we are creatures of habit, seeking out the best Oreo frozen treats one could possibly find, so we both ordered the Oreo Arctic Swirl, in vanilla custard - we were given the option to try chocolate custard as well.An Arctic Swirl is a blend of sizable Oreo chunks; in fact, I believe I saw half-pieces of cookies tucked away in the folds of the luxurious frozen custard. I’ve never had such rich frozen custard, and my husband explained to me that custard contains egg yolks, which ice cream does not.Given the friendly and helpful customer service we received on our first visit, we’ll likely be returning soon! I’m keeping an eye on those flavor specials, as I am a die-hard chocolate mint fan myself!Parking: If you can't find a spot directly behind the shop, there is plenty of parking in the adjacent lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard, Oreo
Great custard, sundaes and gelatos.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian optionsParking: Shared with other storesKid-friendliness: It's dessertWheelchair accessibility: Adequate space for a wheelchair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard, Peanut Butter Cups
The frozen custard here is amazing! And the homemade peanut butter chunks in Lilo's favorite are fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can’t say enough good things. Eat until you get a stomach ache. Everything on menu is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cherry Gelati, Banana Split, Frozen Custard, Peanut Butter Cups, Brownie Sundae
Was here with family. The place is cozy. The ambiance, atmosphere, and service are great. People at counter are polite and engaging. We got very berry, chocolate, and PB lovers. The custard is good or standard, but not extraordinary or standout. May be the flavors we tried or the flavors of the day. Next time I will try drive through.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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I really really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately the flavor and texture of the custard were just not what I was expecting. (Maybe it's supposed to be that way but just not for my taste buds). I was expecting it to be more like really really rich, thick, smooth soft serve (which is how I remember the last custard I had tasting which was from a different place). To me, their vanilla custard had a little bit of a strange aftertaste which reminded me of burnt marshmallows. I have to hand it to them though because the service was prompt.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great little shop. I had the butter pecan it was very sweet. The food is very filling so a kids small is plenty for the kids. Staff were kind and friendly and explained their system of 2 everyday flavors and 2 rotating. Would go back again. Has bathrooms and Nice tables outside for when the weather is nice.Parking: If busy it is a small parking lot but there are lots of businesses to park at around it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard, Butter Pecan
Great place for custard, get the daily flavors on their Facebook page.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
Outstanding custard product. Best I’ve had in VA and probably anywhere to be honest 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Custard
No complaints. Atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Service was super friendly. The apple dumpling is a must try☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5