These frostys are amazing!! Love the difference flavors and options. The burgers are fresh and amazing well worth the wait. This is a must stop either before you head out to the lake or on your way home from the lake as the food is fresh and make with care. The location is perfect and the outdoor seating makes it a great place to grab a bite and chill before you head out. read more

Definitely recommend stopping here for lunch, dinner, and/or dessert. Yummy deluxe burger with cheese and bacon includes pickles, lettuce, tomato and sauce. The burger patty did remind me a little of Smashburger like someone else mentioned. The regular size curly fries were delicious and enough for two of us to share. You definetly need to get a shake too (One chocolate and one coffee for us) The people in front of us ordered 5 shakes, but the service was still fast, friendly, and food hot. A nice little gem worth taking a roadtrip. They have been noting hours of operation changes in facebook posts on their page, so check to confirm. read more

Chilcoot Frosty - Shakes for the win! ( medium) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chilcoot, California

Frosty might be defined by Webster's Dictionary as an oasis of refreshment found sporadically throughout Northern California. As a side note, they might also define it as those ice cream based desserts you can get at that one fast food burger chain. At a frosty you're likely to encounter tired, dirty, and haggard folk just returning from some recharge time in the woods, road trippers, and locals too! The menus are simple, typically featuring burgers, fries and fried sides, as well as milkshakes! My order is pretty standard... cheeseburger and fries plus a shake. Don't try and order this burger to your liking, just let them do your thing. You'll be pleased and your hunger sated. Beyond the norm, some of these roadside stands offer up some surprises too. For example at the Chilcoot Frosty you can find some solid seasonal fresh fruit shakes! I highly recommend the peach or strawberry. Watch for the sign to tell you what's up! On this visit, I was with a vegetarian friend and I was so happy to learn they have a "non-meat" burger! Bonus points for sure! So what did you learn? Simple. If you pass a frosty STOP! Don't worry if you're hungry at that moment, just eat, because when you finally are ready for a meal you'll wish you'd stopped at that frosty! read more

After a day of boating on the lake, this is a perfect place to stop on the way back to Reno. It is a perfectly unassuming roadside hamburger joint. Walking up they have a ton of options on their menu. Basically if you want any type of junk food you are in the right place. I decided to get a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake. The all-American kinda meal. The food took a little bit, because they make it fresh for you. It is not sitting under a heat lamp waiting for someone to order it. Instead it is put fresh on the grill or in the fryer to be prepared. The burger and fries came out pipping hot. The burger was juicy and had the right amount of bacon and cheese. And the fries were hot and crispy, just the way I love them. They were perfect with the chocolate shake. A nice sweet and salty treat. The chocolate shake by itself was creamy and chocolatey. Nice and refreshing after a long day out in the sun. This is definitely a place to stop at heading back to Reno. The food is good, service is prompt and professional. It is just a cute little roadside burger place. read more

Side of the road burger stands are a beautiful thing; an American summer rite of passage for youngins' and a treasured tradition of post-hike famish. I know my fair share of them all up and down the skirts of Utah's mountainlines, but was delighted to see that they exist in my westerly neighbor of Nevada. Apparently they fall under the moniker of "Frosty" but a rose by any other name smells just as sweet. A burger by any other title will fill my belly after a camping trip. And so I emerged from a few days of hiking and camping. Unlike the backpacking returns to civilization, this time I was actually still a little full from the breakfast. Maple sausage, whole wheat pancakes, and berries. But when you see a cute roadside stop like this, you stop like this. We bellied up to the window and hemmed and hawwed. I wasn't so hungry, so it would only be a burger and a shake; skip the fries. Others got fries, onion rings, burgers, and veggie burgers. The food came quickly and we sat on the side of the building under a shade screen. This is the kind of place with premade patties, probably (?) frozen, but still ok. The burger was pretty basic, but the bacon and cheese dressed mine up. The bacon, actually, was exactly as I like it. I don't like it crisp, I want some chew. It was fantastic and they get high marks from me. Overall it was a good burger, but the money was the shake. As I've documented time and time again, chocolate banana shakes are the great measurement of shakes, and this was a great shake. Small-ish chunks of banana, just enough chocolate syrup (not to dark, not too blonde) and it was well-mixed. It was thick enough to spoon but you could melt it a little to straw it out and be happy with the suckage. They feature other fresh fruit as well, and I saw two peach shakes, I tried one, I think I was happier with my choice. The curly fries and onion rings were both fried well. Sometimes you worry about the fry grease being old or icky, but I can happily report that today, at least, it seemed fresh and everything tasted unique and not like the last week's worth of frying. Shakes, then fries, then burgers. That's the order of preference. I did, however, see that the veggie burger was a legit burger with veggies like corn and a base of soy. I heard tell of its good flavor, and think they probably do a nice job, even if it may (?) be a frozed patty at some point too. I love roadside, summertime burger shacks. So this is a no-brainer stop for me. Whether you're looking for your last meal before heading out for adventure, or probably more likely, looking to grab a post-camping adventure meal to shovel into your gullet, the Chilcoot Frosty will do you right. Finish it with a shake, for sure. read more

After a day at Frenchman Lake with friends, this was the perfect spot to refuel our stomachs. It was a busy, so by the time I got my food (I was the last of the group to order), my friends were finished eating. But we weren't in a rush, so no biggie. I was shocked with how many fries come with the orders! I specifically got curly fries, which were delicious! The burger was perfect, hot and fresh. I also enjoyed my banana milkshake with fresh banana. So good! read more

Chilcoot Frosty - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chilcoot, California

YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY ! Love the outdoor seating, casual yet nice touch. I love the food to go as well ....., about 15 minutes up the road is a beautiful rest stop right on the FEATHER River.... Outside, the place is quaint and yet, questionable on if it is a clean establishment. Inside it is clean and surprisingly adorable. These are the words of the women next to me in line. Food is what you would expect from a roadside establishment with a huge step above fast food taste. Thanks, Applegate Budget Storage, Portola read more

Having grown up in Plumas county and my family being here since the 1800's...THAT'S WHAT I REMEMBER in PLUMAS COUNTY FROSTY FOOD! BURGERS were great. Fries were great. Onion rings were great. The hamburger meat was nice and juicy. The quality of food was great. They WILL be impacted by the Beckwouth fire because of Frenchman campground and the burned areas until next year so...we will be eating there as often as my jeans will allow! And with the food being so good and the staff being so friendly, it isn't much of a choice where we will be supporting! read more

Love the Ortega burger! The burger is juicy, fresh ingredients, and seasoned to perfection. Can't forget about dessert, they have the best malt milkshakes and I remember in general. Must stop by and check it out if you're in the area. And if not the drive is well worth it. read more

Great pit stop for ice cream and fries on the way back from the lake. They're only open during the summertime, which is perfect since their customers are probably mainly people who visit the nearby lake. They accept ATM and Visa. read more

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One of my favourite recent cultural discoveries is that a "Frosty" in Northern California is the local equivalent of my beloved casse-croûtes here in Quebec. Apparently quality ranges just as widely as it does here at home, but when you get a good one the roadside deliciousness is the heart and soul of life. In this case, not only were the onion rings made with thick delicious batter, and the milkshakes with big chunks of real fruit, but there was a veggie burger on the menu that was honestly to die for. Made with black beans and corn it had tons of flavour and piled with pickles and tomatoes it made my freaking week. There's a small shady area on the side, which is a blessing in the California heat, and you may encounter lines, we lucked out and walked right up, but as were were leaving trucks and motorcycles were rolling up and rattling off orders for the good stuff.. The teriyaki burger sounded popular, fwiw! read more

Great customer service and delicious food. I have been coming here since I was a kid and I have never been disappointed. There is indoor and outdoor seating but this place gets packed in the Summer. Speedy service. read more

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Amazing burgers and shakes! This is a great place to stop if you are taking a day trip or little vacay up to Frenchmen's Lake, being about 8 miles from the lake and 5 minutes from US-395. NOTE: The business hours you will find online are the normal operating hours during the summer. Their off-season begins around Labor Day and I believe ends near Memorial Day. During the off-season they are closed. Prices are not too bad, around $9-$10 for a burger. Definitely worth to try and support a local business! They are trying to sell this property, but it is still open in the mean time. read more

Did not disappoint, saw all the reviews and had to try it. Yummy burgers on really good buns and very fresh, the best milkshakes and onion rings. Definitely worth a visit. read more

this place is a great place to get a good burger at a good price. yes the prices are high, but the food is absolutely worth it. the service is incredible as they have always followed every request myself and my friends or family have made for our burgers. the outside seating gives a great vibe to the whole place that ties it together, and if it's raining they open the doors into the indoor seating. read more

The Chilcoot Frosty in Chilcoot, CA is one of those small roadside stands that are fading from the American scene. They normally are filled with tasty comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds and raise your cholesterol. BE FOREWARNED The Chilcoot Frosty is NOT opened year round. Their Facebook page indicates they open May 1st through September. Then they go into hibernation until the following year. I had come here in the past and tried their burgers. I say that they are very good. But, this time, I tried one of the shakes. Correction, I had one of their malts!!! Figuring that this would be one of those places where you have the choice of chocolate or vanilla only, I was off. They have a plethora of flavors, including, for a limited time, strawberry rhubarb. Why for a limited time? They use fresh fruit in their shakes/malts! I was beckoned by the coffee god to try their coffee shake. I ordered it and had added, for 50 cents more, malt. Converting what normally would be a great tasting shake into a mind blowing coffee malt! I was not disappointed! It did take a few minutes for them to make it, but hey, it's a small place with a dirt parking lot. Only two people inside. So, you have to cut them some slack. I would suggest, if you're coming to Chilcoot just for the Chilcoot Frosty call this number first (530) 993-4287 (business phone from Facebook listing). It's a family run business that is not opened 12 months out of the year. Never has and and for the time being, never will. They do have indoor seating but this place is better enjoyed like the roadside stand that it is. In the height of summer, you will have to wait just to put your order in. Yes, they do get that busy! Located on 70, right at the turn to Frenchmans. Some things that would be nice. Indoor seating is great for groups, but not so much for a small group of 2 or 4. They may have outdoor seating in the back, but I didn't see anything stating that. Parking may become hectic during busy times since it's just a large lot with no chalk lines. It's too bad that it's not open year round, but I assume that business drops off to nothing when snow rises and temps fall. But, for what it is, I like it! ------------------------------- Bottom Line I will be coming back to this place! It's a decent 30 min drive from downtown Reno. Their food is good, service is good and until the season gets into high gear, very short wait! read more

A perfect place to grab a shake on the way to frenchmens!! The price is decent, they taste fabulous and they have tons of flavors. Only down side, on the weekend, expect to wait a little bit! Because everyone stops here!!!(for a reason). My favorite flavors are the peach, vanilla and root beer shakes! I've honestly never ordered food here so I can't review that. But the shakes are heaven! They have a crazy amount of flavors for their shakes!! Seriously!!! There are so manny flavors I wan to try! I vow right now to try every flavor! It will take some work, but I'm up for the challenge! But I digress... The building is tiny, with a walk up window, and no inside seating. Parking can be interesting, since most people are coming from camping or the lake, so lots of large items being towed. They have a few picnic tables on the side under some shade, if you can snag one of those, grab it!!! Otherwise you are standing in a dirt parking lot dodging cars. The place has been for sale forever, so if you are the one who buys it, please don't change their shakes!!! That's what put them on the map! Hands down, on a hot day, go here! It's worth the calories and wait time! read more

Small town hospitality and charm! And oh, the food! Yummy! Go on a Wednesday when that cute guy with the awesome blue eyes is working! Love Chilcoot and love the Chilcoot Frosty!! read more

It's great for what it is - short distance from the highway. Burger is very thin and crispy on the edge - not sure how they cooked them but they were really tasty. Fry size is really large - 2 if us couldn't eat a medium order. Apricot was the seasonal shake and the soft serve hit the spot! Limited indoor and outside seating. Worth the 5 miles off the main highway. read more

Love this place good milkshakes fries are good server is slow typical hamburger joint

I've been to this frosty my whole life, and I love it! It's a perfect stop on the way home from the lake, and you get quality (fried) food!! read more

Typical old school burger and shake place. Really good. The shaky hours etc come from being a tiny town etc. Hours of operation should not warrant a 1 star. If you haven't eaten the food, don't write a review read more

Wanted to stop for a burger and ice cream today but it was closed! Although online it said they were open. Disappointing! Also looked like it was for sale. read more

Best frosting in the valley by far amazing food wonderful indoor and outdoor seating The burger I had there was out of this world especially for a little frosty but the most impressive thing is this absolutely BEAUTIFUL! redhead that took my order she made the best strawberry milkshake I have ever had 10/10 I believe her name was Hunter. read more

Excellent Banana Shakes but went there today (10/1) during the posted business hours and the place was closed. No notes on the door or anything. I drove all the way there from Reno. What a waste. read more

Tried to go to the Chilcoot Frosty today, but alas, was unable to. When I arrived there, I noticed a closed sign prominently displayed along with a for sale sign inclusive of business, land and inventory :( Such a shame, I was sooooo looking forward to a burger from here. read more