J's Ice Cream Parlor has been in the City of Pico Rivera for quite some time. It was previously known as Fosters Freeze for over 30 years and then within recent times, there was a name change. The business itself still looks the same and the menu hasn't changed much either. Many people frequent J's because they have great fast food selections and delicious desserts. J's is located near the Downey/Pico River border, on the corner of Terradell and Rosemead Blvd. There is a large business signpost near the curb and it's elevated high enough to draw attention to the business. There are a couple of parking spaces in front of the building, one tandem spot adjacent to the business, and a few behind the structure. You can also park on the street but it's not advisable because there's usually a lot of traffic, making it difficult to drive off later. J's is a very small business with a simple design. You can order from windows outside or from the countertop inside. There are several booths inside for you to sit down and enjoy your meal. The old menu seems to still be in place inside of J's but what I found interesting was how the menu is displayed outside. When you order from the window, all of the menu items are are either printed out on paper with large font or hand written and taped to the window. They are well-known for their ice cream and their generous servings! Of course you can get sundaes, floats, milkshakes, and scoops of ice cream. However, they've added Italian Ice to the menu. This has really helped them differentiate themselves from the other ice cream businesses within the city. They have combined flavors and given them funky names to go with their colorful presentation. You can even have your Italian Ice served with a swirl of ice cream on top! Most people think that they only serve ice cream but there's so much more to discover. They also serve up burgers and fries! Their fries are the thick-cut kind and they're generously salted during preparation. What I noticed was that more people were ordering meals vs ice cream which seemed a bit surprising. Although they advertise their cold desserts, burgers were just as popular as the ice cream. In the past, I've had their banana splits and hot fudge sundaes. They're all amazing! However, this time we wanted to try their Italian Ice. The first one that I tried was called Big Daddy! It was a mixture of pineapple, cherry, and orange flavors. It tasted just like a Big Stick that you'd get from the ice cream truck or frozen food section of the grocery store. The second time, I got something called Da Bomb! It was awesome!!! This had blue raspberry, cherry, and lemon Italian Ice with a swirl of vanilla ice cream. They were both amazing and I couldn't imagine having one served without ice cream. It just gives it more flavor and make the whole thing go over quite well. I really like what J's brings to the area as there really aren't a lot of businesses that offer something different from the norm. Usually, people have to broaden their search to find businesses like this further out. Their prices are reasonable and their serving sizes are quite generous! If you're in the area, don't miss an opportunity to grab a bite to eat or something cold, sweet, and delicious before heading off to your next destination! read more

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Delicious!!!! The dipped Ice cream and Italian ice is perfect. So much flavor and great price! read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - a person holding a cup of ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Different kind of ice creams . Love coming for their Italian ice cream !!! The best!!!

This place is legit when it comes to soft serve and banana splits. I honestly love places like this because it reminds me of the old days of A&W Root Beer drive thru. Food: The soft serve is so creamy and smooth that I'm now addicted and want it all the time. They have fantastic Chili Cheese Fries without beans and tons of fries at a reasonable price. Staff: The staff is super nice every time I've popped in for my ice cream fix. Onetime a girl working there in error gave me two orders of chili cheese fries and when I told her I only orders one she said to just keep it which was nice but I decided to give it to the old lady next in line. Restaurant: There's only two tables outside but they have 8 tables inside if you come with with a larger group. The neighborhood is surprisingly a nice area and most of the customers are families or younger adults with girlfriends and boyfriends. I give this retro throw back ice cream place 5 stars for reminding me why I dig soft serve ice cream all year long. read more

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A little hidden gem for Italian ice. Big daddy and da bomb all the way. Splurge on the soft serve you won't regret it

the ice cream is honestly really nice. I don't know any other place that sells soft serve ice cream that actually has a SOFT texture and not that froyo consistency. i believe the business is small and is like a hidden gem in downey. there's always the same lady that's there. i assume it's the owner. she's very nice. you guys should try it out at least once and show some support for this business. read more

This is my spot for banana splits. Unfortunately, it's become a biweekly habit! LOL My husband gets the latti, and the kids usually end up with shakes and soft serve cones, but no matter how full I am, I need my banana split fix. The owners have no problem with me asking for extra whipped cream or replacing topping flavors. They are a hardworking couple who work hard to keep their customers happy. read more

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I recently found out about this place and I'm obsessed. I get the big daddy one I believe that's what is was called. The flavors are amazing. My weekly spot to go to. read more

Gelato ice cream is soooo good . I accidentally dropped my ice cream in the car so I went back to ask how much for a serve of ice cream only she was kind enough to give me some w no charge !!! read more

Huge portions! Friendly staff. Don't be fooled by the roadside stand facade. Will definitely come back.

Definitely one of the best Italian Ice Cream I've ever had and they have some great flavors. I Love this place and so do my kids. Stop by and try it out read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - Best spot for Italian Ice without a doubt.. always fire and never lets me down. Always friendly and helpful. The whole family will love it - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Nice lady who works there (she always works alone, but does a great job)...and the Js Latti (Italian ice with soft serve) is sooooo good. My daughter is always asking me to go get her Js. There is no inside seating, but there are a few tables outside. Definitely recommend this place and we will for sure be going back again and again. Funny little story...Driving away while eating my ice cream, the family in the car next to me was looking over so I gave them a thumbs up...they rolled down the window and asked where I got it. I told them Js and let them know it was great and that they should try it. They said they would. My daughter was laughing at the fact that I was talking to a random stranger about our ice cream. It's just that great!!! read more

Got the brownie cyclone and it was to die for!!!!!!! Soooooo good! Will be back to try other goodies that they have to offer

The ice cream is yummy and my kids love it. The beautiful woman very nice and great service. Every time I go there and it busy. Sometimes we need to be patients to get a good ice cream here. read more

Every iced treat on the menu is amazingly delicious! The owner is a hard worker and makes sure all her products are top shelf.

I give this place a 8.5 , it's not the best but it's also not bad at all! It's a small business so I support it and would go back :)

Da Mother pucker it's so bomb it's something different but it's delicious Came all the way from Palm Springs read more

Honestly, this was a last minute trip. Was debating on getting ice cream that was 20 minutes from my Job and I saw this one was 5 min away so I decided to go. Had doubt at first but I can honestly say it's SOOOO GOOOD!! The ice cream on the bottom and top and the shaved ice in the middle made it so much satisfying on a hot day. Most deff will be coming back. Try "Da Bomb" cherry, blue raspberry and lemon!! read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - Da Bomb (Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Lemon) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

It's taste just like joes but it's closer to home. The only reason I'm giving negative 2 starts is because the place is very run down but the Italian ice cream is delicious! read more

My partner and I always drive by this place, we finally decided to check it out last week. I'm glad we did! They have reasonable prices for what they give you, and have a wide selection of different ice creams, as well as food. I'm not sure if they are affiliated with Lickety Splitz that closed down in Bellflower, but their ice cream tastes exactly the same So again, I'm glad we found this hidden gem! Don't hesitate to check them out! read more

Worth every dollar, old school ice cream treats to bring back the childhood memories. I don't even know what this is called, a Big Daddy Italian ice delight with soft serve mixed in between. Every time I get it, it's enough dessert for two days. read more

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This place is so yummy! The perfect combination Italian ice cream and soft serve. "Big daddy" is my favorite.

Tried the shaved ice with vanilla ice cream and omg the ice is shaved very finely and the flavors are really yummy. I wish I had a picture to post but I ate it so quickly and got a brain freeze. I will definitely be coming back. In my opinion this is actually significantly better than Scotty's in Whittier because the ice here is shaved so small that the flavors are really in the ice. Plus they take cash AND card here. read more

Try the cyclones, just like DQ "blizzard"! Maybe better... highly Recommend the Oreo- Pretty great! My son and I both enjoyed on a nice day

Delicious soft served ice cream friendly lady behind the counter! I was searching for soft served ice cream and found this little gem. I would definitely come back I had nostalgic vibes for sure with the hot fudge sundae read more

This place never disappoints whenever I just want a good and satisfying treat. The portions are great and decently priced. Best place if you love soft serve. read more

I live down the street from this spot, and had never stopped by until recently! I literally went two nights in a row cause their dipped ice cream cones are way too good! It's also inexpensive and you get your money's worth! read more

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Glad to see that they still have a good selection of ice cream, sundaes, and the banana split quite satisfying. Came with my kids for a treat and they really enjoyed their ice cream. We all picked something different and shared just to try their selection. No longer a Fosters Freeze but really glad that the service is great. Friendly service and nice atmosphere to enjoy quality time with the kids. Sorry no pictures my kids were to eager to enjoy their treats !! read more

I have the Big Daddy J Latti. Ice wasn't as smooth as I'd like it to be, but the flavor was there. I just wish there was a small ice cream layer in the middle. Otherwise they put a layer at the bottom and top for the large size. The service is great and the workers/owners are nice. Minus one star cause there was a bunch of flies flying around inside when I was ordering. I just worry about the cleanliness. read more

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Ok so i love the outdoor seating. I love that you dont need to go inside to order. I wish the shakes werent so darn sweet!! and the burgers are much more expensive then everything else in the area... sadly this does not mean it taste better. Staff are friendly though. read more

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I got one snickers cyclone and one Oreo cyclone and I can basically get the same thing at McDonald's for cheap! The customer service was HORRIBLE! There was an Asian lady who is rude with an ugly attitude. Sorry but will not be returning lol they don't need my service anyways. read more

Wanted to try this place. Unfortunately the employee was not wearing a mask. Also she was wearing gloves. But handling the payments including cash and making the orders. read more

With all these places closed because of quarantine, I was so glad that this place was still open. The family and I were craving some soft serve and this place hit the spot. I got one of there cyclones (Think DQ blizzard or McD's Mcflurry except so much better.) My daughter got a real milkshake which was so good and my son got the italian ice with soft serve. He said it tasted as good as Hawaiian shaved ice. They have a great selection and reasonably prices. It's a definite must if you want a cold treat. read more

My husband and I drove by this place and it was busy. We are always looking for a good ice cream place. We decided to stop & glad we did. The owner was very nice and seems like a very hard worker. She even took a little time to tell us about some of her best sellers, such as the big daddy and the banana split. She told us she makes the strawberry and pineapple toppings from fresh fruit, not frozen or from a can. We ordered a chocolate dipped vanilla cone and a 1/2 fudge 1/2 caramel sundae. They were very plentiful, affordable and delicious. We will definitely return and try the banana split next time. read more

Found them through yelp and have been there twice in the matter of 3 days. Reasonably priced, fast and we love all things ice cream. $17 for 6 people for dessert was well worth it. For the price alone I will continue to have dessert here. Its a little outdated but thats ok the sweets will not disappoint. read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - $5 banana split..need i say more - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

If you are having a sweet tooth this place won't disappoint. The chocolate dip cones / cyclones are great, the serving is worth the price you pay. read more

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Love this place it's like the equivalence of taste freeze. Always get a soft serve cone or I'll do soft serve in a bowl topped with a topping read more

Didn't actually get anything here! Waited around for five minutes for someone to get to the register but no one showed up this was on a Friday around 7 pm It was literally just myself and my wife no one could be found read more

Nothing better than J's on a hot day. We got our favorite big daddy with icecream service is great and so are their prices read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

A nice little place to enjoy some food and ice cream. I've tried their burgers and fries, which were very tasty, they have a "homemade" taste. It's a nice sized burger and a handful of fries. Reminds me of your typical Jims burger but tastier in my opinion. If you decide to get ice cream or a "J-Latti" afterward you gulp down that big burger, you'll be stuffed for sure. I usually get a cyclone which is soft-serve ice cream mixed with whatever topping you want, which there are plenty of. They don't skimp on the topping either, trust me! I really enjoyed the strawberry shortcake/ cheesecake which has cheesecake and I swear to you it must have a whole slice! The "J-Latti" is delicious as well, they put "Italian ice" (reminds of gelato, though perhaps that's what it is) in the middle of a cup with soft serve at the bottom and top. It's not a fancy pants type of a place but frankly I could care less as their food is awesome. One still does go out to restaurants to eat good food right? read more

J's Ice Cream Parlor - This place is perfect for a good tasting hamburger and fries as well as ice cream right after! Marty waiting for some ice cream. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pico Rivera, California