{"id":14676,"date":"2015-07-14T10:35:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T15:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/?p=14676"},"modified":"2015-07-14T10:35:26","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T15:35:26","slug":"vans-frozen-custard-east-dundee-il","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.peterstromquist.com\/?p=14676","title":{"rendered":"Vans Frozen Custard – East Dundee, IL"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Vans<\/a>I can probably count on one hand the number of times in my life some place or experience has exceeded my expectations. I can now add Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers<\/a> to that list.<\/p>\n

Housed in a remodeled Standard Oil gas station that dates back to 1927, Van’s is the creation of Tulane graduate Chad Van Acker – inspired he sez, by a visit to the Ben and Jerry’s factory when he was a toddler.<\/p>\n

Located on Main Street in the quaint village of East Dundee, steps from the Fox River and across the street from a Dairy Queen, Chad has carved out a niche for himself as well as a popular following by serving fresh and refreshing flavors of custard and sorbet, as well as some pretty outrageous burgers and sandwiches.<\/p>\n

My intention was just to stop in for a small cup o’ custard on a hot Chicago summer day, but when I saw some other patrons enjoying the burgers, my priority shifted.<\/p>\n

I ordered the bacon\/cheddar burger (all burgers come with fresh cut fries), and there is a healthy list of condiments you can add gratis. \u00a0I went with my usual: mustard, pickle, raw onion.<\/p>\n

Here’s an insider’s (me) tip: \u00a0if you plan on eating the burger, don’t start munching the fries first. \u00a0They are addictive. \u00a0Hot, crisp, potato-y, lightly seasoned, amazing fries. \u00a0Even In N Out would be jealous. Even the fat cats in Oak Brook.<\/p>\n

The amply-sized beef patty had a nice char on it from the gas grill, with a very fresh sesame bun, lots of thick cut smokey bacon, and freshly prepared vegetable condiments. \u00a0I’m glad I stopped with a short-list of add ons, if I had added lettuce and tomato, the burger wouldn’t have fit in my mouth – it’s a massive sandwich.<\/p>\n

If you want to know just how good it is, peel off a section of the bun and condiments and take a bite of just the beef. \u00a0Flavorful and tastes the way beef should taste.<\/p>\n

I chased the burger with a cup of the custard flavor of the day, Mint Chocolate Chip, which was creamy and delicious. \u00a0The complete food and custard menu is here<\/a>. \u00a0Wanna know the flavor of the day<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Mr. Van Acker, congrats. \u00a0Build a dozen or so more. \u00a0I trust you saw that the 20 Portillo’s just sold for a billion bucks. Yes, with \u00a0a “B.” \u00a0But it’s just the kind of success I’d expect from a Tulane grad.<\/p>\n

Signed, a proud father of another Tulane grad.<\/p>\n

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