Serving frozen custard, shakes, and American eats since 1938
I grew up in New Berlin not knowing this place existed. I was torn between a burger and the sloppy Joe so I ordered both. The sloppy Joe was very good and reminded me of my mothers’. The burger was decent also. I washed it down with a root beer. I would stop again to try the custard as I left no room.
AcWauwatosa landmark, found in 1938, Gilles is Wisconsin's oldest continuously operating fast-food restaurant and frozen custard stand. It is the oldest for a reason. Excellent product. Still family owned and operated. In fact, when ai visited on 9/5/25, my fresh pack custard was prepared by the general manager, who is a descendant (? Great grandson?) of founder Paul Gilles. The custard here is rich, smooth, creamy. It is so fresh. TiP: Request fresh pack vanilla, chocolate, flavor of the day and/or flavor of the month in either a pint or quart size. It is truly the freshest custard you will ever savor. Service is always excellent. Most highly recommend. A true destination
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