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    Fosters Freeze

    3.6 (182 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Eric F.

    If you like the old school, walk-up to the window and order burger and ice cream stand, then you will probably like this place. They serve cheeseburgers and hot dogs, shakes and malts, ice cream cones, and freezes. Their ice cream is delicious and reasonably priced too. They also make great malts. However, the staff isn't the friendliest, and they only take cash.

    Banana split!!!
    Aaron S.

    Yum! Customer service was no nonsense and fast. We stopped by here for the nostalgia of childhood memories. 40+ years ago this was the place to go after a soccer game or a special occasion. The ice cream did not disappoint. It was sweet and creamy and definitely Foster's Freeze. Tons of options on the menu and all the sweets are sweet and exactly what you expect. I wish there were more of these up north.

    Mud pie blizzard and dipped cone
    Oof L.

    This place is so cute, CASH ONLY, very friendly workers. We just got ice cream and a twister but it was very good and we'll definitely be back

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    Mary K.

    The only ice cream place that was open when I was in spring valley recently was fosters freeze so I gave it a try. This is a cash only establishment, come prepared. They offer ice cream, hot dogs and burgers. They had quite a lot of options. Different ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, chocolate dipped vanilla cones. The brownie cherry parfait sounded really good, so that's what I ended up ordering. The soft serve ice cream itself was good. The brownie was stale and old. The cherry flavoring tasted a little off. Almost like cough syrup. The parfait was $7 total. It wasn't worth that much at all and felt like a waste of money. Service was just as bad as the parfait. The 2 employees working did not like answering any questions and were not happy to be working. If I was desperate, maybe I'd come back. Next time I'm just getting an Oreo shake from jack in the box!

    Cherry brownie Twist
    Lauren H.

    There is always a long line when I drive past this place so I figured I'd give it a try. I got a cherry brownie twist and it was super good! We also ordered a peanut butter milkshake that was pretty good but it could've been a little more peanut buttery. My husband tried a burger and fries and said they were decent but not great. I'd say come here for the ice cream, but skip the food. Lots of parking.

    Esmeralda H.

    I will always love this classic ice cream/shake hut. I have to stop by at least once every summer. They are currently open from their outside ordering window only. They do take call ahead orders. They have plenty of parking. I believe they are a cash only shop. Their chicken strips are amazingly juicy and the breading is flavorful. My picky son enjoyed them. My go to is a worms and dirt twister with a side of waffle fries. Their menu hits the spot if you're craving a sweet and/or salty snack.

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    3 years ago

    It's very delicious 10/10. The service is also good as well. And the quickest after ordering is pretty good

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    5 years ago

    Great place good food and people. But no frozen yogurt they have their indoor dinning still closed due to covid as of Dec 8, 2021!

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    Chocolate dipped ice cream. Old school establishment. Super good. I recommend the floats as well.

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