If you're cruising through Chilcoot and don't stop at Chilcoot Frosty, you're doing life wrong. This place is the definition of a classic roadside gem--freshly made burgers that taste like summer even in the dead of winter, crispy fries that somehow disappear way too fast, and shakes so good they should probably come with a warning label. The menu is simple in the best possible way: no fuss, no frills, just the essentials done really well. It's the kind of spot where you order outside, grab a picnic table, and suddenly feel like you've stepped into a time capsule of pure Americana. And honestly, huge respect to them for staying open on winter weekends. There's something magical about standing in the cold with a hot burger in one hand and a frosty shake in the other. Chilcoot Frosty just gets it. A must‑stop, a must‑snack, and a place that proves simple can still be spectacular. read more

The hamburger was delicious & so were the fries. Soft serve ice cream yum. Friendly service!

Great service great location and yummy ice cream and burgers. Nice to have this close by. It's actually closer for us to go here than into town Frm cold springs. Only wish they had covered seating for snowy days. And and intercom so I could hear them frm my car when it's colds read more

First time here, after reading such great nostalgic reviews. We were searching for a lunch spot near Graeagle, and this little burger joint had the best reviews. The young lady who took our order was friendly and ready to go. We sat on the picnic bench out front on a nice perfect temp day. Smelling the burgers cook outside in anticipation I'm drooling waiting... out comes my western bbq bacon and curly. Although I've never been here before, the nostalgia hit me just the same. This is the good old all american classic burger. The wife got the apple pie shake. So good. Smiles all around. We will remember you for our next trip through this way. read more

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Such a fun, small-town community spot! Perfect for grabbing ice cream or a bite before heading to the lake. I love the friendly atmosphere -- it really feels like the heart of the neighborhood. The fact that they offer online ordering makes it even better; place your order ahead and pick it up with no wait. I also love supporting local small businesses like this that give back to the community. Definitely a must-stop when you're in the area! There online ordering link https://order.toasttab.com/online/chilcoot-frosty-94177-ca-70 read more

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This place has been amazing since I was a little girl still just as good as I remember friendly people delicious! Best treat to get on your way camping or on your way home from camping at Frenchmens read more

Nostalgic pit stop on our way out of town. Overloaded serving of curly fries and a cheese burger that reminded me of bbqing by the pool on a hot day. The specialty apple pie milkshake with caramel was recommended by the nice gal working the register. I will be back read more

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Took my family here after Labor Day weekend and it was great! Our food and shakes were delicious and the staff was really friendly even though it was Super busy. Yummy food, fun vibe, and great people! read more

The shakes here are delicious always fresh ingredients and full of flavor, their burgers are good, and chicken tenders are yummy. I did have the grilled cheese and I wasn't a fan and didn't really like their fries either.. and bc the shakes are so thick they could get maybe some sturdier straws. But over all they are super. read more

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This remote little gem is on the way to Frenchman Lake in Chilcoot. They don't open until 11am, parking is in the gravel lot surrounding the building, there are picnic tables with shade on the side of the building and there is a disabled parking space available. You order your food at the window and its packaged for you to either eat at their picnic tables or take it to go. The order taker was very nice, and they did accommodate changing out fries that came with the meal to onion rings. Order is cooked fresh as its taken, service is good, took about 20 mins to get my freshly made burger. And it was delicious! I'm always concerned about how a burger is cooked and cut it in half to check the middle and it was cooked perfect to my liking and the onion rings were thick and crunchy. So good too! The meal came with a fountain drink which I chose a Coke and it was cold and refreshing. Then we got soft serve cones also great on a hot day. It was pretty busy but it did look like they had a full staff working back there, definitely an awesome little spot to get a bite while passing through. Did not disappoint. read more

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Ordered curly fries, cheeseburger, chicken strips, and vanilla cones. Everything was very good, and prepared fresh. Would stop again.

Good,fast service. Burgers fries and shakes are pretty good. I enjoy the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, fries and a Chocolate Peanut Butter shake. Hopefully they will be open year round. Nice little country frosty. read more

I've been to this cute little venue a couple times over the past few years. Customer service has always been efficient and courteous. And the ice cream: DELICIOUS. This review will be based on my most recent visit, 7/8/2023. The business is located on a gravel lot, and this most recent visit was after a motorcycle ride. Personally I'm not super comfortable riding on gravel so I parked across the street and walked across the turn off. It wasn't super busy on a Saturday around 12pm or 1pm. As my friend nor I ordered actual food that needed cooking, our ice cream came out mere moments after we ordered. There is a side "patio" with tables and places to sit. It was busy with people waiting and eating, so we went back to our bikes and ate our ice cream on the bike. Overall and per usual, a great overall experience and delicious ice cream. read more

Everything is fabulous the hot things are hot and the cold things are cold just like they should be

Frosty is a must stop. Our kids always look forward to it. Shakes are made with fresh fruit. I tried the blackberry shake. Wish there was more berry flavor as the vanilla shake flavor was overwhelming but I got lots of berry seeds in my sips. The woman who took my order was very pleasant. Love the holly hocks on the side picnic area. Every time we stop here in summer it is mega hot. That parking lot generates a lot of heat. Hence an ice cream or shake is worth it. The building and grounds never seem to be improved. It's falling apart and in need of work but I guess that's its charm. The large soft serve ice cream is really what I would consider a small and it's not cheap at $5. I think you are paying for the experience and to help this summer only stop continue year after year. read more

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The Goodwin family has been so good to this community. I was sad to see the old ownership go, but the Goodwins are always so careful to keep the charm and roots alive that the locals know and love while giving things a refreshing new look and feeling. The service was great and quick and the food was excellent as well. read more

Best burger I've had in a long time. A must stop for anyone at Frenchman's Lake or Lake Davis. 5 star service and friendliness as well!

I have been coming to this Chilcoot Frosty for YEARS and it's never let me down. I'm not 100% sure that it has been same ownership all these years but it is the only real option for restaurant food near Frenchman's now that the coffee shop is closed. On our most recent visit, I grabbed fries as well as ice cream and I was not disappointed. Holy moly! You get so many fries read more

Super good! Perfect for after the lake! We got strawberry banana and Oreo shakes. Ambiance is very small town vibes, reminds me of the old frosty spot from my hometown. read more

You can't beat their burgers, fries and ice cream. I've been going there since I was a kid and they haven't changed a bit. Always good and busy. Could use an update on shaded seating but other than that... it's a must when going to any of the nearby lakes. read more

After a morning hike a short distance away, I was headed back to the highway and saw a flowing beacon of sugar and refreshment. I pulled over, hoped out in my dusty hiking boots and made my way to the window. There were a few people waiting round for orders to be made but nobody in line to order. I was greeted by a very sweet woman who not only took my order but took an extra second to ask how my day was going. Customer service is an art and it only takes a minute to ask an extra question but it goes a very long way regarding the experience. I asked for her vote because I was torn between coffee and peach milkshakes. She said peach is seasonal and freshly picked and processed that morning so I should get that. I went ahead and ordered a medium and boy am I glad. I was torn between medium and large but the medium was plenty. The freshness of the peaches was apparent on the first sip. Tasted like the homemade fruit milkshakes my mom made after harvesting fruit from our backyard trees. I did not stay and dine there but they had ample seating, most of it shaded by an overhead fabric sail. I throughly enjoyed sipping on my milkshake during my ride home and made my hiking mates jealous when I asked if they had stopped on their way home. They jokingly replied they should have traveled home in my car because that milkshake was tempting! Do yourself a favor and stop in for a treat on a hot day! It will definitely improve your road trip experience - ice cream improves most all experiences! read more

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Each time we go camping in the area, we stop by Chilcoot Frosty and enjoy a sweet treat before heading back home! We love their shakes here. I got the peach shake. They have a cute patio area where you can enjoy your snacks/drinks. They are always friendly and we're even open on Labor Day! Thank you for providing a sweet treat on a holiday read more

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Ever since I can remember this has been a stop for us before and after Frenchman's Lake. I remember going excited to go camping or fishing with my parents if it involved Frenchman's Lake because I knew this was going to be one of our stops. If you go during the summer the busy summer season expect to wait a little bit for your food since they do get pretty busy. The outdoor dining area is nice to sit at and enjoy your meal. My go to is the cheeseburger, curly fries and a chocolate shake. So simple but yet so good. There's something about a plain cheeseburger with no added frills that just reminds me of summer and good times. It's definitely worth the drive out to the Chilcoot Frosty even if it's not during the summer. read more

Great food and shakes (though for whatever reason at New York City prices) and the absolute sweetest young lady server I've ever met in my life, but closed during open hours??? Drove all the way here from Reno for nothing lmao. Never again read more

Best hamburgers and fries hands down! Shakes are thick and so many flavors. It's a popular place so be prepared to enjoy the weather

We are locals and frequent Goodwins weekly. The staff is always so friendly and my family loves the fresh food and organic veggies they offer. We heard the owners bought the Chilcoot Frosty and we were SO excited to have something to eat out here!! I called to place an order for my family at 4:00 today (Sunday May 31) the woman answered the phone extremely rude "frosty" I politely and excitedly ask to please place an order for pickup (the time it takes doesn't matter, we aren't picky) I have never been treated so terribly. She rudely said no, I can't do that, we have a huge line." I was so shocked and taken back I couldn't respond. I just said "oh, okay" she said "call back in 30 minutes we might be able to take it then...." click. I was so stunned. I didn't NOT expect to be treated so terribly by a local business where we rely on each other and support each other. If she just let me know they were too busy for orders I would completely understand. She was horribly rude. My family and I have been spreading the word about the new ownership genuinely so excited. I am beyond bummed. read more

This is a must stop shop when ever you pass it! It's located near Frenchmans Lake and has the best burger that keeps me coming back. My wife and I will split a curly fry cause their portions are generous. And you can't go to a Frosty spot and not get a frosty! They're delicious. I will say the last time I went the frosty was a little runny but that's not usually the case. BEWARE OF THEIR HOURS! They're closed in the winter time and since it's a small shop they are not open 7 days a week. So make sure they're open if you're making the drive out there. read more

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Best SUMMER JOINT in the heart of Sierra Valley. Great food, and service. There tends to be long lines since Frenchman Lake is just up the hill so plan accordingly ice cream, cheeseburgers, deep fried mushrooms (my fav) and some healthy options as well. My son Lukas always wants to grab a GRILL CHEESE after school so we love out Frostys read more

This is a spot that has become part of our family/friends routine whenever going through town, always enjoy the food and service.....but it sure would be nice to be able to get a cup of ice water with my order, even if you have to charge for a cup, instead of say you can't give out water!! sometimes it's the small things that make a huge impact!!! read more

We had decided to take a small road trip to Frenchman recreation area and knew from a friend of ours that the Chilcoot frosty was right on the way. We arrived shortly after 11am and walked up to the window and explored the menu. We each decided to have a Deluxe Burger, they also have a double burger. We also decided to share a small curly fry and we each had a diet coke. We had a seat outside at the picnic tables and our order was called shortly after. The small order of curly fries was huge, easily shareable! Everything tasted very good. We were only disappointed that we did not have enough room in our bellies for ice cream or a shake! There are not very many places to get something to eat in this area, but this really hit the spot!! read more

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The local frosties have always been such a great place to get burgers and shakes, and this one does not disappoint. The staff is incredibly friendly and the burgers were delicious. We ordered 2 Deluxe burgers which cheese and one with bacon. They were great with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The patties had crispy bits like a smash burger. We also ordered curly fries which were like the size of 3 regular servings, super crispy onion rings, and two shakes (vanilla and butterscotch.) Everything was awesome and the little side patio was great it was a nice temperature despite being 90 degrees. Definitely a place to try. We will definitely be back on a Wednesday for Indian Tacos! If you are in the area stop by, they really need the the business. The Beckwourth Complex fire has decimated the campgrounds were most of their business comes from. They survived Covid only to be hit with a massive wildfire. Give them and try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Really good but takes forever to just for you to get a soda wouldn't recommend coming like 12:00 -1:00 because of lubch time

Love coming to this place. Great burgers and fries!! Shakes are really good too. Keep up the good work!!

This is a must anytime you are passing by! For us, we usually stop after a day at Frenchmans Lake. Tons of flavors of shakes, vanilla and chocolate soft serve, fries, burgers, and more! There is a small seating area that is shaded if you choose to stay and eat. It's a great little mom and pop place! read more

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Wow delicious. I know this is so simple, but I had one of the best grilled cheeses ever here. Circular sourdough type bread grilled to perfection. They have great burgers and shakes as well. You can mix different flavors in there. The staff was so friendly and this made it even better. Can't wait to go back! read more

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

Easily the best shakes I have ever had. I have had the peanut butter shake mixed with Oreo and the blackberry shake here. read more

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June was the beautiful human that served us. We had the deluxe burger, the patty is single and could use another on there but it was juicy and they didn't scimp out on servings. A large fry was more than enough to feed 3 people. And nearly all their shakes are made with real fruit from scratch. Give this place a try. It'll be the best stop along the highway for miles. read more

These soft ice cream and burger stands do seem to pop up all over Northern CA in rural areas and towns from Red Bluff to Portola and here in little Chilcoot. This little, only open in the summer burger and cone shack is located on Highway 70 at the intersection that goes to Frenchman Lake. Really not much else at this intersection except for a gas station. We stopped in here on our way to Sierraville up the road. I heard this shack had good burgers and cones. I'm not really into those soft serve cones, but I do like a good burger with some fries. Pulling up, there's a few people in line. I see there's an outdoor dining area with tables off to the right side with some shade provided. If it's a hot day, or raining or cold, beware, there is NO indoor place to eat. The menu is posted on a sheet of paper taped to the window or inside when you make you way up to the order window. Prices are somewhat above average for these burger shacks, but I hope it's worth it here and ya gotta figure, they don't open all year and you're out in the middle of nowhere and they gotta make a livin, so it is what it is. We had 2 Double Bacon Cheeseburgers ($9.00ea). The burger doesn't include fries, so we had 2 reg. orders of fries ($3.50ea) and 2 sodas for ($2.00ea). It was $31.00 for burger and fries for 2 with drinks. You wait for your food on the side of the building at your table and they'll just yell out your name when it's ready. The food comes bagged and burgers in styro clamshells. We pull out the fries and rip open the bag to put the food on. Wow, there's a TON of fries for the reg sized order! I guess that makes it worth $3.50 per order. The burger was stacked high. It's not a big jumbo sized burger, just normal sized across. Warning on the meat patties here: They're pretty thin at less than a 1/4 lb ... I asked. So, if you like a more meaty taste, get the double burger! The burger taste was very good, a nice balance with the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and cheese with the meat. This is more of a total ingredients experience rather than a meat centric experience like some places. The fries were hot and crispy shoestring type. We were both satisfied with our lunch and neither of us finishes all of our fries. I'd come back again, I just recommend getting 1 order of fries per two people and go for the double meat option! Don't be in too much of a rush here, they're on country people time out here ... so just relax. They do take credit cards here now. read more

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Five stars, hands down. The milkshakes are delicious and filled with real fruit (if you get a fruit milkshake). There are like fifteen choices of flavors, and you can combine them. The burgers, fries, and corndogs are also tasty. The young woman working the window was so friendly, and our order was ready within five minutes. We enjoyed our food on picnic tables under the covered area. If you are driving on 70 in the summer, this is a must stop. Sustenance is so important when one is in the middle of nowhere! They take credit cards, too! read more

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