I tried frozen custard from Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack — and there's only one chain I'm rushing to return to

Nothing beats a sip, spoon, or bite of anything cold on a hot summer day — especially frozen custard.Best described as ice cream's rich cousin, frozen custard is made with egg yolks, which are meant to give it a thick, dense consistency.Culver's, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Shake Shack are all known for their custard, including blended concoctions, and I was curious which had the best. There was only one way to find out.I spent the same Wednesday night at all three chains, ordering a plain vanilla custard and (when possible) an Oreo-themed custard concrete. To keep things fair, I opted for the smallest size of each.Here's how they measured up in taste, value, and price.

I started at Culver's, a Midwest staple.

A lot of Midwesterners love Culver's.

Savannah Born

Culver's is a beloved Midwest staple based in Wisconsin.What started as a regional specialty operates over 1,000 locations across 26 states, though Midwesterners (myself included) still claim it as their own. I grew up in Illinois just five minutes from a Culver's.The chain is known for its ButterBurgers, and of course, its custard.