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    Fosters Freeze

    3.8 (319 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Christine D.

    You can never go wrong with twisters. Just keep in mind that the sizes are huge. I love the mud pie (no caffeine). This place has been here forever. We try to visit if we are in the local area. You can either order at the window or on the kiosk. The employees are pretty friendly and offer to help with kiosk if needed.

    Banana Split
    Jordyn S.

    Came to Fosters Freeze specifically for the banana split and it lived up to all expectations. We customized it with chocolate vanilla swirl soft serve, cherry sauce, hot fudge, nuts, and whipped cream. Loved that there was such a wide selection of toppings!

    Banana Split
    Sydni S.

    Came to Foster's Freeze for the first time for a late night sweet treat and the banana split was calling out to me. Oh my god, it was so good I can't remember the last time I had a banana split and now I might need to come back weekly. You can customize your toppings so we chose hot fudge, strawberries, and cherries with chocolate and vanilla ice cream and it was perfect. It's huge so unless you're hungry, I'd advise sharing it. Sat down at one of their outdoor picnic tables to enjoy it and it was the perfect addition to a summer night.

    Big boss combo
    Eric F.

    Was in the strip mall for an errand and saw this old school blast from the past and knew I had to stop by. I had a burger and fries and also a hotdog and onion ring combo. I also got a root beer freeze that I remember my high school days. Thanks for the memories.

    Jane A.

    STICK TO THE COLD TREATS (3.25 stars) Rolled up and this place immediately made me think of a burger place in the 70s (I wasn't even born) or 80s; outdated with an oldskool charm. Came by craving ice cream and was sold to buy more after seeing a plentiful menu. Hungry but not, ordered a kids meal. It was honestly hard to choose what cold treat to get because I wanted to try many of them. KIDS MEAL ($8.99) - couple of choices and went for a hamburger. It came with fries, drink, and a small sundae. Seriously, nothing special. For the price, I should have saved and just buy the ice cream. But I liked how I got a small bit of everything. The burger was basic and very kid friendly and I liked it. The fries reminded me of elementary cafeteria fries. And what I looked forward the most was my small sundae in a cone. Got it vanilla because I felt basic that day. While eating my small kids meal, there was advertisement on the windows of food specials and for the same price of $6.99 you can get a full size meal. So if you are looking for a bang for your buck, keep the window advertisements in mind. Until the next review...

    Vanilla sundae with banana
    George P.

    I've been here a couple of times and always enjoy their ice cream, especially the dipped cones. Staff is helpful, and it doesn't take too long for your order to come out. I did notice they added tablets now for ordering which makes things a bit easier to customize, although my order did come out incorrect. Hope to try their food someday, but for now, their soft serve, sundaes and milkshakes are very good. I haven't gone inside but it looks like it's well kept and there's lots of tables. Outside seating is where I've been at, which is helpful.

    Stopped by tonite with my younger brother & this is hands down one of the better ice cream shops in San Diego , very excited to try out the food next . Brother gives the Oreo mint twister a 10/10 & agrees that it's one of the best in San Diego

    Banana Split
    Hanna K.

    I have not been here in at least 20 years! Surprised it was still here. They have plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating area and one shared bathroom. If it is cool outside, you could order outside at the window and grab a seat to the left in their umbrella covered side patio. If it is hot, you could go inside and order at the counter and enjoy the AC and fan ran indoor seating. Their fountain drink dispenser is also located in the inside. But of course you could order outside and go in and get your order as well. It is all connected. We used to come here for their floats or banana split. They do not hold back on the toppings! Be prepared for overflowing toppings whatever you order.

    Lovable dipped cone alongside a depressing excuse for a burger
    Keith S.

    The desserts are a classic delight, the setting is casual and family friendly, while the hot food is a joke. See the burnt bun in my picture and keep in mind that the patty lying beneath tastes like it was purchased from Walmart's frozen food isle then reheated in the back microwave, and (this one really hurts) you can get a delicious In-N-Out burger down the street for less money. It's a nice place to take kids for the Worms N Dirt Twister or enjoy a dipped cone on the outside picnic benches while basking in the San Diego warmth, but if you're hungry enough for a meal, lower your expectations below any burger place that is still in business.

    Junior soft serve cone
    Jennifer C.

    Can only speak to the soft serve but it was delicious!! Sooo creamy. I got a junior size cone and it was perfect for just wanting a small snack. They have the choice of vanilla, chocolate and swirl. You order at the counter and can take a seat indoors and outdoors. Plenty of parking in the strip mall as well. On Thursdays they do half off small cones.

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    You really want a great burger come here they are really old fashion they take there time to prepare but they are fast and great

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    Great service and prices. Always good. Sometimes long lines, but the service is fast.

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    The fries and shakes were delicious but the hamburger meat was dry and so was the bun.

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    bring back daily deals! won't be back till then. it's great ice cream but not for the price, especially for the families.

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    Great place to meet up and hang in the parking lot for a late night snack on a hot summers eve dipped cone is my go to.

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