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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. read more

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This is sooooo trashhhhhhhh, tell me why the chili cheese fries taste like it was cooked in old oil and like its been warmed up in a microwave! And it's just a side too. I got a twister and doesn't look nothing like the picture shown! Got two small twister and costed 14 bucks couldve of bought a whole bucket of ice cream literally! read more

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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. read more

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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 The bathroom is not clean and outdated..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 . read more

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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!! read more

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Hamburgers dry, French fries were way over cooked, like hard, and staff not happy when they have to take a min to unlock bathroom door with combo like it's a big secret. Need toilet liners as well. Enough said! Although on a good note, root beer freeze was good. read more

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Luis R.

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I remember this was the childhood place to go but prices are crazy now days ! $4 for a fried burrito and $5.50 for a medium vanilla pepsi is crazy!!!!!! Also every other price is so high here like might as well go to a restaurant for these prices and the fries really need seasoning! Not sure what happen to fosters but I don't see them lasting too much longer! read more

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Niece wanted ice cream for our sleepover. We went to fosters since its close to my house. We got a parfait and a basic ice cream. Total came out to roughly $25 for 2 ice creams! My niece and I looked at each other in disbelief and loudly said at the same time, " $25!?" And unfortunately for me I was using card so there's a fee for that too. So ridiculous. Rather go to a sit down restaurant and get a better dessert for a fraction of the price here. read more

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Daniela A.

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

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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! read more

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Cristina G.

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

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Recklan R.

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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. read more

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Diane S.

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After Dave retired and sold the S Main location the food quality has declined. Last night the 4th was my 3rd attempt to see if maybe just maybe it has gotten better. NOPE its actually the worst its ever been. The fries looked funky and hella crispy as if they had some sitting there and refried them. The Old Fashioned looked like it had been heated in a Panini press. Hella flat and toasted a bit. My Chocolate Malt shake was ok but at the bottom of my cup was all the malt. NEVER EVER AGAIN. TOO PRICEY FOR CRAP FOOD. So sad to have once been legendary to a sh** hole. read more

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Adrian P.

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Tried to give this location another chance. We ordered a garden burger and got a farm burger which isn't the same thing. We asked for a sauce while we got rung up so they can charge us for it and they didn't charge. Now when I ask for it, she gives attitude and says we gotta pay for it, I'm not trying to charge my card for .35 cents and I don't carry cash. To top it off, the farm burger is like 4 dollars more than the garden burger and I didn't get that refund, they simply threw away the burger and made another. The girl that originally rang me up was actually nice, but the other girl was the one who was acting like she hates her job. I also ordered a medium deluxe burger meal but got a small. Receipt charged for a medium. I'll never go back to this location read more

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Ultima M.

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Omg I haven't been to Foster Freeze in forever. This brought back memories. My go to is always the fried burrito. Crunchy and yummy and not good for you lol I came to this spot about a month ago. The drive thru was kind of confusing because the regular drive thru entrance was re-routed (I guess due to Covid or idk why because it doesn't make any sense whatsoever why they did that) So now you enter the drive thru by going on to the parking lot in the opposite direction of traffic and you literally drive around the drive thru to get to it It was confusing and I am still confused by it obviously lol. read more

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I grew up in Salinas ( I am 54) and going to FF. So when I had to come back to visit family, I really wanted to go back. Well, first the young lady that helped us, looked like she would rather be anywhere but there. The decor looked so aged and unkept. Next, the Ice Tea was disgusting, it almost looked thick coming out of the machine. After that, ALL tables were dirty. We used napkins and water to wipe ours down. Then we got our meal - apparently they went to a different distributor...the buns were sweet ! Like much more sweet than a Hawaiian roll. I couldn't even eat my burger, ended up removing bun and finished it that way. Husband ordered Big Boss, which was sub bar and his fries were stale. We got a fried burrito - disgusting. Finally, when we went to dump our trash the trash was so full we couldn't get our bag in there. Just to clarify, it was NOT busy. read more

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Too expensive and overpriced $7.78 for a SMALL SHAKE $1.19 for peanut butter add in?! read more

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Robert L.

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Basic but slowest fast food joint on the planet. Their main items they're decent at are of course the shakes and some burgers. Hot Dog buns are hard and should be wrapped up before being placed in a warmer read more

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Mandy M.

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An already expensive place just continues to raise their prices. A twister made with half & half ice cream now gets an extra up charge. The sizes of things have gotten smaller. The burger patty on a classic is paper thin! The drive thru still takes forever.. At least they now have some friendlier staff. read more

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September 9th, 2023, AGAIN!!... my grandchild wanted to go to Foster Freeze, so we did.. It was more than obvious that the burger wasn't near being fresh... It appears it was in a warmer or something for a while. Don't mind paying for anything if it's worth what is advertised.. It's not worth the cost.. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

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Milkshakes are extremely overpriced. I ordered two flavored milkshake (chocolate/peanut butter), which was $12.50 for a small. I asked the lady why it was so much and she was very rude and dismissive and I did not want to come back after this. However, I did come back to order a Banana milkshake - the small size got SMALLER, its literally like size of a thimble and it was not a banana flavored milshake, it was a vanilla milkshake with brown frozen banana chunks mixed in, absolutely disgusting. read more

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I'm not going to totally slam the entire crew, because I truly believe that 99% of them care and are genuinely great at there jobs. Soooo, here is what happened. It's was Monday night the 2nd, around 9:30 or so. My Daughter and I craved ice cream and deep fried burritos. So we jumped into our SUV and brought our dog Koko, who gets super excited when we say "FOSTER". He knows that he is going to get his pup treat. Now, I must say that we have never been denied a pup treat. That evening in question, there was a young man being trained how to make an ice cream cone by 2 other young ladies. Que it came time to take our burritos and ice cream, we asked if he could have a pup treat. A pup treat usually consist of a small cup with some whipped cream. The young man asked me, what's that. I explained and he said one moment please and closed the window. He asked a young Latin gal, maybe the manager or the supervisor and she made a face and nodded her head no. The young trainee came to the window and apologized, and said sorry not tonight. Then closed the window. I was not even given the chance to offer to pay for the pup treat. That was embarrassing. We live in the Creekbridge area and have other choices for soft served ice cream or yogurt. But we love Fosters. I hope upper management read this and at least offer customer to pay for it if it's to much for the Store. Thank you. read more

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Service was good. The place is clean and nice enough to sit and eat at. However, our hamburger's were terrible. The meat is cold, dry, and flavorless, the cheese wasn't even melted on the meat. The bun is also is terrible. Basically a cold flavorless sandwich. The best thing was the fries. Won't be returning. Salinas, we need a Smash Burger! read more

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Very slow service. Restaurant was empty. 1 car in the drive through. Took 15 minutes to get 3 breakfast burritos- 1 without cheese, 2 with. They gave me 2 without cheese. Thanks to the new $20 an hour fast food minimum wage they've cut back their staff so no one was working the counter. They had 1 guy cooking and 1 guy at the drive through window. My food sat on the counter for 5 minutes before a 3rd employee showed up. read more

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I took an old friend to Fosters. She had a medium vanilla shake. I had hot fudge and banana medium shake. When I got to the window, I handed the man a 20 dollar bill. He handed back 4 dollars. I told him he made a mistake. He said, that is the correct price. I said there must' be a mistake . He said no. It is 8 dollars for a shake. That is the most expensive shake I ever drank. I could have had a burger. Two shakes for 16 dollars. Unbelievable...I'm not that crazy! read more

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We came in to try their chocolate soft serve cone. They need more chocolate . My husband had a banana shake and said it was good. It had chunks of banana in it. We had to wait a while to get our ice cream. There was a longer wait for food for people that were already here. There were only 4 other people there. One guy got the wrong shake and when he came back in the building the lady behind the counter new it and quickly handed him the correct shake. The service was slow and confused. Most of the tables were sticky. They do have good air conditioning here. I like the drive thru option. read more

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i use to love the Fosters Freeze in Santa Cruz growing up. I went to Lowe's tonight and drove through Fosters Freeze in Salinas. I ordered a small hamburger and fry's, it was over $10. it was horrible. very small slice of an old tomato and the lettuce looks rotten!! I will be contacting corporate. I will never go to this location again. read more

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Went down Saturday night place was nearly empty, nobody inside, we sat down on the corner table with a peeling wallpaper dirty table, although it took quite a long time to get our food, the hamburgers were cold, The fries were stale. They use bagged shredded lettuce, tasted stale, Pickles were soggy and tasteless, the hamburger patty had the consistency of bologna, We reminisced about how are used to go to Foster's in the old days sad to see it has come to this. Save your taste buds and go somewhere else read more

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Michelle B.

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I only go here for the Dessert. Love the Chocolate & Vanilla Swirl Cone. Can't wait for the new one to open closer to my apartment so I can go there more often. Pepsi Products only for Drinks if you prefer Coke Products (like I do). read more

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I believe my husband and I just had one of the worst fast food meal in a really long time. We are Salinas born & raised, me 59 & husband 61 years & we grew up on FF but we are done. We dont go often anymore but the last few times have been bad & tonight was downright horrible. The fries & onion rings were so under cooked they were almost inedible, I didn't finish. The boss burger was barely ok but the cheeseburger tasted like it had been sitting in a warmer for days and the frostys were gritty & full of hard bitter waxy chocolate. Went into the trash. If I'm going to spend $45 on a meal it will never be at Foster Freeze again. read more

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Always use the drive thru we we go, and always an issue with the order when we get home! Ordered a number 7 the Chili Cheese Burger combo, get home the burger is missing the beef patty seriously those cooks/workers are idiots! read more

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815 S Main St
Salinas, CA 93901
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(831) 758-6950
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http://www.fostersfreeze.com

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Hours

What time does Fosters Freeze open?

Fosters Freeze opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Fosters Freeze close?

Fosters Freeze closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Fosters Freeze closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Fosters Freeze take credit cards?

Yes, Fosters Freeze takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Fosters Freeze have catering options?

No, Fosters Freeze does not have catering options.

Does Fosters Freeze have a drive thru?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has a drive thru.

Does Fosters Freeze serve alcohol?

No, Fosters Freeze does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Fosters Freeze allow dogs?

Yes, Fosters Freeze allows dogs.

Does Fosters Freeze have TVs?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Fosters Freeze have bike parking?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has bike parking.

Does Fosters Freeze have outdoor seating?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has outdoor seating options.

Does Fosters Freeze have parking?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Fosters Freeze have free WiFi?

Yes, Fosters Freeze has free WiFi.

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Locally Owned Fast food. Quality meets speed! Creamy delicious ice cream treats and Joicy burgers paired with HOT Fries

Whitey's Classic Burgers and Sandwiches

I'm writing this as I wolf down the best burger I've had in a decade. Hold on, needing more…read morenapkins. Ok. A simple cheeseburger. Done perfectly. Made by someone who cares about food. I was surprised at the size of the sandwich as I pulled it out of the bag. A huge part of meal satisfaction is presentation. I unwrapped my burger and quietly giggled. I knew before I even bit into it that it was going to be a cosmic moment. Every bite was balanced. Juicy. Delicious. I'm just passing through from the Midwest and am amazed at how expensive stuff is here in sunny California. The value of this burger was off the charts. It outclassed any place in town comparing cost to quality to taste. My only regret is that I didn't find them sooner. A Food Truck kicked the butt of In@Out and any other brick/mortar place in town. I'd share photos but I already ate the whole damn burger. All I have left is a bunch of messy napkins. Kudos

great burger and crispy fries. nice and hot. the sesame bun is soft and the lettuce,tomato, red…read moreonion and lettuce was fresh. the beef was juicy and not dry. they use a leafy lettuce not a crunch ice berg lettuce like all burger joints. i highly recommend. i'm going to get the mushroom cheese burger next time, thats my normal go to burger at restaurants..

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The Burger Den

5.0

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the mozz burger is a must!! its half mozzerella sticks and half burger. its a 2 in one. save money…read moredont order an appetizer ever again! all you need is one mozz burger and you're all set!! super yummy. definitely would reccomend to my grandma.

From the owner: With a focus on high-quality ingredients and big, bold flavor combinations, The Burger Den is…read morecookin' up the classics you expect--and the crafty concoctions you don't--and then partnering with your favorite delivery apps, so you never have to leave your couch. And since it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's diner (and stay up as late as you do), you know you're gonna find the tastes you want when you want it.

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Dubber's Oldtown Bar and Grill

We just had lunch and watched the USA/ Australia soccer game. Food and service were outstanding -…read morethanks, Benny. The win was great too. Super French dip and brownie dessert.

When You mention oldtown (downtown/city center) salinas. You mention Dubbers, it is a staple to our…read morecommunity. The service Is great. Employees treat you like family whether it's your first time there or been going there for years. The food is really good best wings in town. It's a family friendly sports bar an grill!

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The 31st Grill

31st St. Grill did NOT disappoint! The food was very, very tasty. The menu is vast and can…read moreaccommodate all types of eaters! They made my sandwich with grilled shrimp since I don't eat any other meat(s). This place was hopping with customers which is a good indicator that the food, atmosphere and service is sufficient! There was a slight wait for drinks but that's expected when business is booming! Another plus is that they had flavored creamer for my coffee! TIP: The portion sizes are large and shareable! My hubby couldn't finish all of his food.

Lovely little diner that has it all! We have frequent trips to Salinas these days, we have now had…read moredinner here the last two weeks. We have tried different things on each visit and everything has been quite tasty. We have sat outside on the patio, so cannot speak to the inside other than restroom, which was fine - probably could be a little cleaner near bathrooms. Salmon with piccata sauce - really nice portion, it was quite large serving. The sauce was thicker than I am used to having, almost gravy-texture, but very flavorful. Delicious fresh veggies and I think it was a mashed potato (this was 2 weeks ago). French dip sandwich - hubby thought was spot on, really nice size. Only issue were his fries were a bit soggy. Calamari appetizer - LOVE this - it is really tasty, I prefer the tartar sauce with it, but the calamari is a really nice texture and tastes very fresh. Chicken tenders for kids - this is where I would knock them a bit, says panko crusted, these were not. They were identical to ones we get at Costco, which are great - really nice quality, but these were not what was expected. Fries again were soggy, so kind of a miss on the chicken tenders and fries. Hamburger - delicious my son said, toasted brioche bun was a nice touch. It was cooked well, decent portion as well, not too small and not too large. Steak and shrimp - while the steak was flavorful, it was thin, just slightly thicker than a flank cut. Shrimp were fine - overall it was a 3.5 out of 5 per the hubby. Pepperoni pizza - interesting. It tastes totally fine - its just felt like the dough was more focaccia? not pizza dough? The pepperoni were plentiful, not spicy (which is sometimes good for littles), and cheese was fresh. We enjoyed, but I think we are just spoiled by New York style. Desserts are hit or miss - cookies and the brownie have a really good flavor, but crumbly - like almost too crumbly. You hold and it falls out of your hand. They were out of coconut cream pie - so my hubby got a lemon pie, it was fine. The waitstaff has always been pleasant and attentive! We will hopefully be back on Friday!

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Stonies Taphouse & Bistro

We were lucky enough to have a late lunch here but the key highlight to the meals was not just the…read morefood but the phenomenal service we received. Fred went above and beyond to make us feel like we were not only patrons but family. It's rare to have an experience like this and because of the service we received from Fred we will be loyal Stonies customers.

I was dubious given their 3 star rating but that wasn't my experience. I had the brisket macaroni…read moreand the pulled pork grilled cheese and they were both delicious. The macaroni was my favorite though. I also had a flight of beers and was very satisfied! Waiter was great too

Left: powerhouse beer (I think that was the name) right: rekorderlig strawberry lime cider

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Habit Burger & Grill

3.4

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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.

Oh, Habit Burger - the kiosk ordering is a major fail. So it's the emphasis on reducing human…read moreinteraction. Road travel can be challenging enough, and being treated like only a number isn't satisfying. Dear Hubby and I stopped by on a Friday evening during the long drive from Southern California to the Bay Area. He was hungrier than I was, and I struggled to find something on the lighter side that was still tasty. I had decided on the albacore tuna sandwich and splitting a side of onion rings with DH. Then the drama with the kiosk ordering system began. Onion rings weren't coming up as a choice at all. The kitchen staff (including whoever was suppose to be available to run the regular register in case someone wants to pay with cash or has questions) were all busy, busy doing their things. Their backs were to their customers, which became annoying and rude. I DID have questions, and the kiosk wasn't allowing me to order what I wanted to order. I ended up telling DH what I wanted and gave up to go to the car as I'd forgotten something in there. When I came back he was waiting to fill up our drink cups. He gave me the table number card and I found a table. He said that he did get to speak with a human after all after I'd gone outside. Surprise, surprise! When the food came, my sandwich, while tasty, was super sloppy with too much sauce. I had a hard time eating it without risking wearing part of the 'wich on my clothes. It was an unsatisfying experience on many levels. I don't blame this store, per se - I realize that it's a decision foist on them by management up the food chain. I've always respected the Habit Burger chain, but that feeling took a big hit with the fiasco at the Salinas location. I didn't feel welcome or appreciated. Removing the human connection is a big mistake for any business that requires building customer loyalty. Saving a few bucks on a real worker by installing an ordering kiosk that's not smart is not good business, in my humble opinion. I would not plan to return to this location, and will not have Habit as a top choice for dining out any time soon at other locations.

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El Colibri Restaurant and Deli

OMFG. This place is awesome. Yes they have vegan options, vegans rejoice. I'll skip that…read more They have THE. BEST. Torta Cubana in Salas. And don't come at me with "well, it's Salas good" like that's some insult. I bet you can feed this torta to the most Usnavy Cuban ever and he's be a Cuban loco forever. Get this torta. Enjoy this torta. Get a heart attack. Da best.

My husband and I love coming here, staff is very nice and helpful when it comes to the menu…read more Food is very filling and delicious. The inside is bright and colorful. They did a great job with the ambiance of this place.

Blue cheese Burger & fries.

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Taco Salad and draft beer

Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room

I loved the atmosphere. The building was so cool! The beer was 5/5 but the food was not as good as…read moreexpected. Overall, very cute place and great service.

I've been drinking the beers from Alvarado for years without ever visiting any of their locations…read more(had beers at shares, bought them from stores, and even special ordered and had them shipped to me). A couple of friends and me took the opportunity to stop by on our drive back to LA from the Bay Area (along the 101). First impression: one of those convivial breweries with a thriving locals aspect and vibe. Friends I was with are really into craft beer, so we felt right at home. The folks here were super friendly and welcoming. As a matter of fact, there were some cookies made from another regular that was offered to us while we were there. And those cookies were delish. They have a good variety of styles on draft, but I opted for the BA Barleywine, which was excellent. They also had the football games playing on the TV there so there was that sports bar aspect without being to crowded/ crazy. This place is located in an industrial area of Salinas. We didn't have a problem at all finding parking. Love their beers and love this spot. I would definitely hit it up more if I was able.

Two mash tuns and a kettle...two turntables and a microphone, bottles and cans, just clap your hands, LOL.

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Enjoying a very nice barrel aged barleywine

The Growers Pub

Our walk-in group of eight was warmly greeted and seated promptly in the back room. (It looks like…read morethe area for small events, but it may just be an auxiliary dining room.) The service was attentive, yet not rushed. Warm bread was served promptly. For my entree, the Bone-In Prime Rib Steak was too hard to pass. Cooked to perfection, it was a nice cut, to be sure. I'm glad we got there for an early dinner. I'll bet this place packs quickly.

We wanted a place we could walk to after a busy day of sightseeing, and lucked out by finding…read moreGrowers Pub on Yelp! It was a Tuesday night, so we didn't need a reservation. Growers has a good setup--the bar is very lively and full, but it's not the first thing you see when you walk in, as it's off to the side. We had a nice booth, complete with real flower in a glass, and were served promptly by a pleasant lady. She helped me choose my entree, and was attentive and accommodating throughout our meal. I had the chicken Marsala, which is the best I've ever had (and I often order it in restaurants.). My husband had the bone-in pork chop. We had crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was tasty and very well prepared. The restaurant has a very pleasant feel, with lots of dark wood and nice furniture. If I lived nearby I'd come often.

Prime Rib with Scalloped Potatoes

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MrBeast Burger

3.8

(6 reviews)

4.2 mi

I highly unrecommend this. If I could give zero stars, I…read morewould. Located at Northridge Mall @BurgerIM. The burgers advertise as smashed and crispy, ours was looking like a Mc Double. Patty was below average. Too much condiments leaked out all over my hands. The crinkle fries are not crinkle. They're regular fries. It was so expensive for 3 burgers and 3 fries, and it wasn't worth it. And there was nothing "Beast" about anything we ordered. We will never be back. We got 100% scammed.

Trying this new spot out, COVID. style... looks great online…read more Will try the fries. Looks delish. Will try the Burgers, looks delish. Will try the shakes, looks delish. Enjoy!

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Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

4.5

(109 reviews)

0.5 mi

We were driving through Salinas, CA, and stopped for a quick nosh at Subways which happened to be…read morenext to Emmas's Bakery and Cafe. I noticed Emmas as I was walking back to the car. And I luv pastries and baked goods especially if they're authentically fresh made from local bakeries not franchises. So even though we were on a time schedule, I made time to check out this place. So glad I did. Delicious baked items at reasonable prices. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by a young woman that had the best smile and attitude. She was super helpful. I chatted her up a bit and found out they opened in 2021 and it's a family business. The recipes are family recipes. Luv that! Also I had to ask about the prices, there are no prices marked for the baked goods. The case had cookies, cream pies (whole and slices), croissants, muffins, scones, cream puffs, eclairs, mini fruit tarts, cheesecake (whole and slices), and danishes. They all were just so gorgeous. Sitting so pretty in the case. We bought a carrot cake muffin, slice of banana cream pie, a Grandpa David's peanut butter cookie, and a chocolate chip cookie. The cashier packaged everything carefully and provided napkins and forks. The muffins were big, fat and hefty sized. The carrot cake muffin was moist but not so much that it fell apart. So darn good. The frosting was heavenly, not too sweet and just the prefect consistency. I devoured that right away in the car. While I was inhaling the muffin, Hubs scarfed down the banana cream pie slice. The cookies were nice "biggish" size. These cookies were moist, which I prefer over crisp crunchy ones. Grandma Dave's PB was one of the best PB cookies I've ever had. They are also have breakfast menu and lunch menu (burgers, sandwiches, and salads). The place is very small with few two person tables. It's more of takeout place.

I love the cookies from here. Taste like real butter, not like Crumbl. Haven't tried other things,…read morebut if opportunity allows, I will definitely.

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Villa Rivera Café

4.7

(19 reviews)

0.6 mi

I hate to admit that I only came across the Villa Rivera last week. Talking with the owner I…read morerealize it has been here for three years! Located in the older Joe Mora building, when I walked inside, I was struck by its' open, sleek feeling. The sandwiches, pastries look amazing. I was there for chai. It was one of the best I've had in a long while. So, I absolutely recommend Villa Rivera - please patronize them so they stay!

The iced raspberry mocha was delicious! It has 3 shots of espresso and they use Acme coffee beans…read more The chicken sandwich was amazing as well! I got it warmed. Debbie has great customer service. Such a convenient spot for those who work in the area or are doing jury duty.

My favorite Mexican Mocha at VillaRivera Café!

Cute greenery

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Lemon Poppy seed scone from our local pastry chef at the Sweet Life.

Sushi Hut

I really don't want to write a review and I want to gatekeep, but I won't do that. This place is…read moreawesome This place is very good, high quality. They have sushi premade in a grab n go case and other things out to buy and a couple of seats for eat in. The gyoza soup is to die for. Everything we have gotten here is so so good. It is in a shopping center, parking is tight.

I've never been here and I was adventurous. I came in 30…read moreminutes before closing and right away, I received attitude. Apparently he was the owner : Michael. He was very rude and did not want to help me what so ever and was not willing to explain the menu. I assume he was on drugs because he licking his lips and his eyes were weird... but 90$ for rude service and food wasn't tasty and honestly we didn't try it because we aren't sure what they were capable of on the food. Jim was also a worker there and was giving same attitude and honestly all I wanted was to try new food and to have good experience. I know should've ask for refund but I'm sure they need the money more than I do. I'm a server myself and I know restaurant industry standards and this was beyond unacceptable and unprofessional. I would give this a zero star.

Take out sushi bowl

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Creekside Bagel Bakery

Hands down great bagels! I have been visiting for many years and have decided they deserve…read morerecognition! Their bagels are made fresh daily onsite, the cream cheese quality is unmatched compared to other bagel establishments I've been to. The staff is awesome and friendly , they are quick and efficient at preparing your order and are always with smiles. I'm anchored in as a forever customer. Thanks creek bridge bagel staff!

Nice bagel place but I definitely did not like the way it was laid out, didn't make sense to me…read more.. too crowded where you ordered with people hanging waiting for their stuff. The service was just ok, not very friendly but the bagel with cream cheese was good.

Benchmark award

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Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant

4.9

(94 reviews)

0.7 mi

Came pack for the Wednesday Blue Plate special. I'm always wary of other people's turkey meatloaf…read moreand I Approve! The glaze was how I like it, sweet. Peas n potatoes perfect! Had the Chinese chicken salad. Excellent ! Get your butt here. Yummy!

This is a little known treasure in downtown Salinas. I'm so glad that we finally stopped here for…read morelunch. The service was beyond friendly. I ordered a gyro salad. My husband ordered a croque Monsieur (fancy word for a grilled cheese with a béchamel sauce). Both items were absolutely delicious. The dessert of a Basque cheesecake was absolutely fantastic. It's a very small restaurant and very clean. I was able to use the ladies room, which is always my litmus test to the cleanliness of a restaurant. It passed with flying colors. Average entrée is about $16. We really enjoyed our lunch and will definitely will return again.

Chicken pot pie with beet salad and goat cheese triangles.

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Cathy M.

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13

5

9 years ago

Management clearly does not listen to or care about their customers! So many bad reviews about their customer service and they don't do anything. I came a couple days ago some employee' juan' the rudest ever! Basically it's run by teens who could care less!! Management put your employees on check or close this establishment down! read more

Michael D.

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14

0

4 years ago

Quality is alright. Some items there taste different from before. And not in a good way. Wouldn't pay the price for how the food taste. Too Overpriced to pay for French fries that taste like deep fried fish gills. Only thing good is the ice cream but still pricey. Staff is also never friendly. Me and my wife use to love it here. read more

Brian P.

10

78

79

6 years ago

Just an update. After 6 years I did stop for a shake. Place still sucks. Shitty attitude from staff and dirty environment. I see many poor ratings but that a-hole owner that gave me attitude for my last post must not care as long as he gets some $ What a crap business plan and a dumpy establishment read more

Joel C.

0

14

2

9 years ago

I've came here a few times, ordering is always super fast and friendly. But the wait takes a bit sometimes, it's understandable because the restaurant and drive through is full but when its empty I go a few minutes waiting and I'm on my way. read more

Mia O.

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3

0

4 years ago

One time i went to foster freeze i found a roach in my sundae this is uncatable i will be calling my lawyer. I am getting gramley

Angel A.

0

2

0

5 years ago

very unclean establishment. A friend of mine worked here and the employees promote racist disgusting behavior.

Gary S.

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46

0

6 years ago

No star actually. Very bad service. Sometimes they will just ignore you. read more

Andrew J.

1

6

0

6 years ago

What a crap business plan and a dumpy establishment

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