It isn’t too often that family businesses stay open under multiple generations of ownership. And in a place as chilly as Buffalo, it’s even more unlikely that an ice cream stand would weather the test of time. But this gem just outside of the city is defying the odds – and we’re certainly happy about it! This good old fashioned frozen custard shop near Buffalo will take you back in time.

Fran-Ceil Custard is nestled in Blasdell, roughly 15 minutes south of the City of Buffalo.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook Taste the goodness at this good old fashioned custard shop at 3411 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219.

Fran-Ceils has all your favorite flavors, plus some.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook This frozen custard shop serves up rotating flavors of custard, Dole soft serve, and homemade sherbet that is some of the best you’ll ever taste.

This frozen custard shop is famous for their soft serve custard with several unique flavors available.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook The flavors of the week rotate, with fan favorites like raspberry, tangerine, banana, coffee, and pistachio available along with the classic vanilla and chocolate.

As if that wasn’t enough to decide on, Fran Ceil’s also has dips for your soft serve that are honestly irresistible.

Barbara F - TripAdvisor Indulge in chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch. We challenge you to choose just one.

But wait - there’s more! Take a look at the special menu items for additional indulgent items to enjoy.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook Here – we’ll give you just a taste of what you can find: Arctic swirls, shakes, sundaes, and slush floats.

And we can’t forget the sprinkles!

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook What is a soft serve ice cream without rainbow or chocolate sprinkles? (We don’t know. And we don’t ever plan to find out.)

Fran Ceil’s Custard is a local staple and the best frozen custard shop around.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook The business has been in operation since the 1950s and the current owners still use the same sherbet recipe that has been passed down for generations.

We could talk all day about what makes this place so great. But we’d rather you experience it for yourself.

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook Learn more about Fran Ceil’s Custard history, menu, and hours by visiting their website. And be sure to follow them on Facebook for updates.

Have you ever been to this classic frozen custard shop? Share your memories from Fran-Ceil Custard with us in the comments below! And just for fun, let us know what your favorite flavor is!

Fran Ceil Custard - Facebook

Taste the goodness at this good old fashioned custard shop at 3411 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219.

This frozen custard shop serves up rotating flavors of custard, Dole soft serve, and homemade sherbet that is some of the best you’ll ever taste.

The flavors of the week rotate, with fan favorites like raspberry, tangerine, banana, coffee, and pistachio available along with the classic vanilla and chocolate.

Barbara F - TripAdvisor

Indulge in chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch. We challenge you to choose just one.

Here – we’ll give you just a taste of what you can find: Arctic swirls, shakes, sundaes, and slush floats.

What is a soft serve ice cream without rainbow or chocolate sprinkles? (We don’t know. And we don’t ever plan to find out.)

The business has been in operation since the 1950s and the current owners still use the same sherbet recipe that has been passed down for generations.

Learn more about Fran Ceil’s Custard history, menu, and hours by visiting their website. And be sure to follow them on Facebook for updates.

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