
About Fosters Freeze
Step into Fosters Freeze, a beloved Salinas institution where old-school diner charm meets genuine community warmth. This independent gem has earned its loyal following with signature treats like their iconic two-toned dipped cones—the kind of handcrafted specialty you won't find at any chain. With nearly 900 five-star reviews from neighbors who keep coming back, Fosters Freeze proves that what makes a place special isn't fancy frills, but heart, quality, and those perfect little moments that bring people together.
What People Are Saying
from Google"Old school diner meets fast food joint! Great for a quick sweet treat, especially their dipped cones! Plenty of parking and drive-thru as well. A little on the pricier side for fast food but nostalgic spot."
"Periceeeee! Pricy. Decent food. The only two toned ice cream cones dipped around. Very good. Sorry for the economy. I am nostalgic for dipped cones! Sixty years ago in Monterey we paid fifteen cents! But......alas it's these sixty years later."
"Only good thing here is the soft serve but it was almost $6. Besides that everything is overpriced mcdonalds quality is better than this. Rather eat at in n out for less and better tasting. Charged us a tiny box of chicken strips for $10"
"This review isn't about the food I have always liked the food here. This was one of my favorites the foster sauce reminds me of home. What this is about is the crazy inflated prices!!!! For a small very small banana shake and a small fry was 12 dallors!!! How? How do you possibly justify that price! Its the same price as getting a full meal from McDonald's. The food isn't good enough for that price nor is the amount of food they give you for it. I won't be coming here anymore 😪 its sad because I really liked this place. Unless they start lowering the price I cant justify going there."
"Went in to get a couple of ice cream cones for my 5-year-old kids. Usually they have generous portions, so I was going to ask her to give me a smaller amount on each one as they're just children. But before I could say anything they were being made. I got helped by the owner's wife. Without saying a word, I was given ice cream cones that were the appropriate amount for a 5-year-old.😆 She must be a frugal woman and counting her pennies, as they are no longer generous with their ice cream. I sure wouldn't pay that much if those cones were going to be for an adult. Crazy expensive for the amount of ice cream she put on those cones. smh. 🤷"
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