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My good pal Wo Z. keeps raving about this spot whenever we speak about Vegas. I recently had the chance to stop by. Yep, it's in a shady area. Keep heading North on the strip, pass the Stratosphere and it will be on you right hand side. Seriously, you go from Venetian, Palazzo, Wynn, Encore, and then dumpville. Even the guys who hand out those 1800-Girls-to-you pamphlets don't hang out here. I guess that is why everyone blasts this place as "a hidden gem" in no man's land. I'm sure the original owners put up this shack back in the day when it was still clean and not so seedy (est 1973).
If you're able to get past the location then you're in for a sweet treat. After examining their menu on the side of the building, I approached their walk-up window counter. The young girl kind of gave me that look like I was supposed to know what to order and to say it in perfect Luv-It Custard lingo. Guess I didn't read that part on their website where it cites examples on how to place an order. http://www.luvitfrozencustard.com/menu.htm
I asked her what flavors were available and she pointed to the sign that said, "Flavors today." Again, newb first-timer move by me.
I ended up ordering the Hot Apple Walnut with vanilla custard. First, I will tell you that by default, if you do not state a size then they will automatically make a regular size. However, I believe certain items only come in one size. Also, if you don't mention a different flavor that you so desire, they are going to go with vanilla by default. Be sure to be specific when making your order. My order was pretty good. The vanilla custard was rich and the regular size was good enough to share between two people. Not sure if my apples were canned but other people in my party ordered some other stuff in which they said some of the fruits were canned. Whatever, it was still enjoyable.
Wow factor 0-10: about a seven.
I wouldn't say this tasty little treat was out of this world. It was good but not bangin' status. In all honesty, I would like to come back and try some of their other creations or maybe even a shake/malt merely out of curiosity. You are limited in flavors though, depending on what they are serving up for the day. You can check their website's calendar to see what is available before your visit. If I didn't have a car readily available, then I probably won't go out of my way in cabbing it here from the strip. I do know that I'll make it back eventually. They've been in business this long (nearly four decades), I know they are here to stay.
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