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    Fosters Freeze

    2.1 (158 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Looks good but tasted terrible and cost me $6.50!!

    Fosters used to be my favorite local fast food joint. Short story: I wanted a treat. I hadn't had a dipped cone in over 10 years, so I stopped to get one. The cone on the menu without dip was like 4.50. I was astonished, but it was a treat so I was ok with it. The literal gasp I had when the cashier said my total was $6.50+! For a SMALL dipped cone. I drove away thinking ok, well, it'll be delicious and it's a treat, so I'll unclutch my pearls and park to enjoy my investment. No... the chocolate was SUPER waxy and the ice cream wasn't even as good as McDonald's. I was seriously disappointed. Foster's has always been pricy but good. They've jumped the shark now into OVERPRICED and not even good. I'll not visit again and I'm sad about it.

    sriracha popcorn chicken large
    Jeff H.

    We had a vanilla cone, banana milkshake and a sriracha popcorn chicken. Total was $25. Things tasted OK. Service was fine for a counter style restaurant. Little water cups were 28 cents. I thought that was kind of weird.

    Crinkle Cut Fries
    Tiffany B.

    Honestly, just your basic cheeseburger and fries, but it tastes sooo good. Really good for a fast food burger. The dipping sauce is definitely a winner, it tastes good on everything. I was pleasantly surprised with this place.

    No lettuce. Stale fries.  Pricey for tiny burgers.  Charged for cups. Lol
    Michelle V.

    Today Jan 11, 2023 3:14 pm Fries are stale. First time receiving crinkled fries. Not good at all. There was no lettuce in our hamburgers. The Pattie's were very small. The speaker used when ordering does not sound clear. Ordered regular sizes but was charged for large and medium. Not impressed. Wait time was longer than expected.

    Shake Chocolate
    kyle p.

    Small Chocolate Banana Malt in a Coffee cup for 9$! This is outrageous for my receipt being bigger than my actual drink, charged extra for the chocolate and the banana ... so pretty much the flavor of my milkshake is an extra 2$ each. The bathroom is not clean and outdated.. the customer service is never ever even remotely fair for any establishment let alone a place I pay 9$ for a SMALL milkshake. Do better Foster Freeze... but we know you won't cause you never get back to your complaints or care about your customers. Edit : yes post is a year old, I wrote the review and forgot to post it. When I went to write a review on Ike's it went back to my fosters post and brought me back to how pissed I was haha anyways ....never went back, I go to sonic now. Owner is full of excuses .

    Half/half cone
    Destiney S.

    Moved out of state and really really miss their half/half cones. Did not realize it would be hard to find half/half cones anywhere! Anyways, was back for a visit and had to stop...3x that week! Worth it. I'll definitely be back when visiting family. Half/half cones no matter the weather or season!!

    First timer
    Daniela A.

    This place looks so old and dirty inside lol.. Chocolate smoothie was good 8/10 Burger 3/10 The bread seemed old and cold.

    Terri L.

    I have hesitated posting a review of our recent visit because Foster's been an icon since I moved here in the 70's. This was my husbands favorite restaurant since his days attending Salinas High, but I just heard another location was coming to North Salinas and then I read the other reviews and could not stay silent! We took our grandkids here because they loved their milkshakes. We decided to go in to grab a meal also. $64 later for 3 kids & 2 adults, I couldn't believe how much the food has shrunk. And my burger was obviously a child's patty on an adult bun. The driest thinnest patty I have EVER had! Sadly, we went to McDonald's a couple of days later and ordered a McDouble for $1.48 less and it was triple the thickness of this burger and JUICY! How is a burger patty SO dry? Maybe pre-cooked. Sadly this iconic restaurant has gone down hill in the food department! Ice cream is still great! Overpriced, but great! I hope they fix the problems before they open another restaurant!

    Very disappointing $8 small milkshake. Its child size. SAD was a family favorite. Better value at Baskin Robbins.

    me and my twister, hotdog, and garden burger
    Recklan R.

    the food was great. got the garden burger, hotdog and a half cookie dough half oreo twister. the staff is the best, person that took my order was amazing at their job. last time i came was 1ST GRADE. overall great feeling atmosphere of the place.

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    Normally I eat, Teriyaki Char and side of Green bean fries with a drink…read more My dad is original char meal. either me and my dad, or me + dad and my bro and his fiancé. I recently learned on kiosks teriyaki char you can add extra pineapple plus bacon and minus onions, it makes for tasty burger. Well done makes the patty taste crispy. Unseasoned, If we go here I have bring sandwich bag. My brother eats chicken or steak sandwich from what I'm recalling last time we ate in His fiancé had chicken cob salad. It goes fast. Drink selection is interesting: in house tea, juice mix and vitamin water. I decided because cupholder in car only fits regular cups to get regular only from now because I was holding cup of Large cup previously, and I would dropped it because feels too flimsy. Regular size seems more stable. Service is fast and speedy by Togo, and stay to eat. If you stay, it's well lit and very clean. Windows don't have smudges unless you put them there. It's normally my father and Brother's favorite place to go. For Burger ppl.

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    4.7(119 reviews)
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    El Colibrí is true definition of "Mom and Pops" hole in the wall in Salinas…read more This place offers different options compared to all your other Mexican, Oaxacan, Salvadoran, etc. restaurants in Salinas. They have some of the best rice and beans, and their chile relleno is probably the best I've ever had. Everything is made with so much love and time, and their customer service is always exceptional. I recommend this place to everyone! I love coming here.

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    4.3(496 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Finally made it to The Growers Pub and it did NOT…read moredisappoint! The location is easy to get to, parking is good, the inside is spotless and clean in my eyes . Bathrooms are cute. My boss and coworkers have been raving about this place for the longest time, and I finally decided to come check it out for myself during lunch. Safe to say, I completely understand the hype now and I don't regret it one bit! I ordered the fries with steak bites and they were absolutely delicious. Now here's the thing , I am not a dessert person. I almost never order dessert anywhere I go, but something told me to give the brownie a try, and wow, I am so glad I did. Finger licking good doesn't even begin to cover it. That alone is worth the trip! But what really made the experience stand out was my server, Jasmine A . She was a solid 10 out of 10 incredibly friendly, attentive, and just an overall joy to be served by. I am someone who takes customer service very seriously, and Jasmine is exactly the kind of energy every restaurant needs more of. She genuinely made the whole experience even better. If you're reading this and on the fence about coming don't hesitate. The food is amazing, the service is top tier, and it is absolutely worth every single penny. This won't be my last visit, that's for sure!

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