The Frozen Custard At This Utah Diner Is Considered One Of The Best Things You’ll Eat In America
Nielsen’s Frozen Custard and Diner offers some of the best frozen custard in Utah, making it a must-visit spot for delicious and unique treats.
Nielsen’s Frozen Custard and Diner is a charming diner and the place to go when you not only want to feel like you are stepping back in time but when you want some of the best food in Utah. However, regardless of what you choose to order at this southern Utah diner, you must try the frozen custard, because it has been named one of the best things to eat in America. Come along as we give you a little taste of what we feel is the best frozen custard in Utah - you don’t want to miss out on that!
Nielsen’s Frozen Custard has been a staple in Utah since 1981. The first location was in Crossroads Plaza in Salt Lake City.
Steve and Debbie Nielsen first opened the doors of this Salt Lake City restaurant with a goal in mind — to create a place where their young children could learn to work. However, the restaurant became quite popular over the years, and in 1983, the Nielsen's received a United States Patent on the Nielsen’s Double Custard Freezing Machine.
Today, Nielsen’s Frozen Custard has multiple locations.
They are scattered all the way from Layton to St. George. But, regardless of where you visit, you’ll be greeted with excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere.
While there are a variety of items on the menu, this restaurant specializes in frozen custard.
This special Utah frozen custard treat has fewer calories and fat than ice cream and is made fresh and natural.
You’ll want to come back again and again to try their custard.
This restaurant has won multiple awards for its frozen custard and numerous lists have even named it one of the best things to eat in America— your taste buds will certainly love each and every visit.
While there are many ways to enjoy frozen custard, at least once you need to enjoy it in a cone.
You can also try a Concrete with your choice of flavors and mix-ins.
You can add in as many mix-ins as you desire at Nielsen’s Frozen Custard, but some options will have an additional fee.
You can also enjoy your frozen custard in a sundae or even a float.
No matter how you enjoy it, you’ll love it, and it makes for a budget friendly Utah outing.
Whether you are looking for a frozen treat to cool off on a hot day or you simply want to give your taste buds a reason to dance...
... Nielsen’s Frozen Custard is a must-try!
If you were to do a search for “frozen custard near me,” this spot would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!
For more information on hours, menu, and locations, visit the Nielsen Frozen Custard website and Nielsen Frozen Custard Facebook page.
Have you tried the frozen custard at Nielsen’s Frozen Custard? Would you agree that this is some of the best frozen custard in Utah... or one of the most delicious things to eat in America? Let us know in the comments!
If you are looking for another unique frozen treat in Utah, visit Spilled Milk. This outrageous ice cream and cereal bar combines two favorite foods to create one incredible dish!
For those who'd like to work off some of those delicious calories with a hike, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.
If you’re still in the mood for more Utah adventures, take a look at this video about beautiful Arches National Park:

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