Open Since 1938, Gilles Frozen Custard Is Wisconsin's Oldest Continuously Operating Fast Food Restaurant
Daniella DiRienzo
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A lot has changed since the 1930s, but not everything. For instance, Gilles Frozen Custard is still doling out fast food eats and sweet treats, just as it’s been doing since 1938. With more than 85 years under its belt, it takes the title of the state’s “oldest, continuously operating fast food restaurant.” Come along with us for a little taste test and see why we think the best place for frozen custard Gilles Frozen Custard in Wisconsin!
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If you were to do a search for “frozen custard in Wisconsin,” this spot would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!
For more information, visit the Gilles Frozen Custard website or the Gilles Frozen Custard Facebook page.
So, did you know Gilles was the state’s oldest fast food restaurant? Ever visited? If so, what do you think of the food? Would you agree that they serve up the best frozen custard in Wisconsin? Where do you go for frozen yogurt in Wisconsin? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
This isn’t the only eatery that’s withstood the test of time. Read about another of the state’s oldest restaurants by reading Wisconsin’s First Italian Restaurant Has Literally Been Around Forever.
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