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    Fosters Freeze

    3.9 (279 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FOSTERS FREEZE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu 4/15/26
    Catherine N.

    They're cash only, not sure if this is location specific or for all their locations. I was kinda surprised with this especially when it's a chain. However, the sign price includes tax. I wish there was a junior size, I feel like the small is fairly large so we shared a small between two people. There's only one worker, so be patient and mindful when it gets busy. I know this place has been around for a while, but it just feels outdated. They have a small parking lot and a picnic table in front of the store.

    I am eating a Oreo twister
    Cari B.

    It is good. The ice cream cones/cups usually cost less than $10 they are vanilla and chocolate.

    Exterior
    Paul C.

    We used to come here after lunch for an ice cream. So it was cool to go back and see that nothings changed. Be advised : Cash only This was also the filing location of Charlie's Angels (2000). But they faked the drive thru, it's just a walk up Grab an ice cream, sit on the benches out front and watch the world go by.

    Mud Pie Twist  06-04-2025
    Alana M.

    The Fosters Freeze here on Cravens Ave. in old Torrance was built in 1947. It was the 23rd stand built. There is parking out front on Cravens Ave & in a small lot behind this building. Enter and exit the drive very slowly or you'll most likely scrape the bottom of the front of your car. This is one of only four locations that uses the "ice cream in a cup" logo sign. Little Foster is the mascot's name and is a smiling ice cream cone - not the same as the aforementioned logo. There's a walk up window to place your order and two picnic tables to sit at. We usually take ours to the car. There's not usually too much interaction. A quick hello, placing and picking up our order. TIP: This is a CASH ONLY treat shop! Hubby & son really love Fosters Freeze! It's so-so for me because I'm not a fan of the yellowish ice cream. However, the flavor & texture is good. We visit this location once or twice a month. I most often get the smallest Twister which is a Junior size. I usually eat it in two sittings. I put the rest in the freezer until next time. Hubby gets a Chocolate Dipped Cone. Don't come here expecting to order hot food, they only sell ice cream at this location! The options are seemingly endless! There are so many advertising posters covering most all of the glass! We have tried quite a few different items, but have barely scratched the surface of the numerous frozen treats! Interesting Fact: Did you know that the founder, George Foster, bought the rights to Dairy Queen? Fosters Freeze was intended to be a Dairy Queen franchise. California's Dairy Industry had strict rules using the word dairy because Fosters ice cream product was actually ice milk, so he couldn't use the name. He went with Fosters Old Fashion Freeze. Another fun fact is that the Charlie's Angels (2000) movie starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Cameron Diaz was filmed here. We will continue to indulge in sweet treats from Fosters Freeze! Maybe we'll find a new favorite frozen delight!

    Chocolate Dipped Soft Serve
    Naomy V.

    A must after a day of eating if I am around the area. Cash only but there is a ATM right infront-I'm not sure what the processing fee is. Such a nostalgic place right in old torrance,you could easily grab something during the day and stroll around old torrance. A true gem! I always grab the chocolate dipped cone, so yummy. I have also tried their chocolate sundae which comes with nuts,also yum! They are also busy at any hour, evenlate at night there is a small crowd. Truly hope this place never closes as it makes the experience of getting ice cream so special.

    Chocolate dip and birthday cake dip
    Mia S.

    This is a good spot whenever I have an ice cream craving. However be prepared because most of the time there is a very long line and normally only one person working. The girls is very good at helping everyone but sometimes it takes over 20 min depending on the time you go. Normally I get the chocolate dip but this time I tried the birthday cake. It really did taste like birthday cake. The chocolate dip is a classic though. The other locations I've been to all have regular cones with sprinkles and I wish this location did as well. There is outdoor seating a few picnic benches to sit at while you eat.

    Serving station very well organized and clean
    Vanesa R.

    When those late night cravings hit you have to fulfill them. While being out with a group of friends we were craving a vanilla cone dipped in chocolate and this was the place to go! Old town Torrance is always a great place to walk around and just hang out. There is parking in the back and street parking as well. Make sure to bring cash cause that's all they take.. there is an ATM machine on the side for those who don't carry cash. As soon as we got our order more people showed up so it's def a popular place to go to. The service is pretty fast so you won't have to wait that long. There was only one person when we were there and she got the job done very efficient!

    Soft serve half and half cone
    Zeeshan Q.

    It's hard to top this quintessential Torrance frozen dessert shop. They have a great variety of ice creams, frozen beverages, mixed frozen desserts, and more. There's plenty of street parking, but very limited seating, as it is only a window to order and pickup at. Do note they only take cash; they have an atm on site. Their half and half cones always hit, sweet, creamy and refreshing.

    Kathy N.

    my friend first introduced me to this ice cream place. And this is my new favorite local ice cream shop to go to. I believe it's cash only. But I love their malted shakes. When you see the menu, you can see that there's definitely a lot of options. I see other people ordering Sundays or ice cream in a cone. I didnt realize this was a chain. But I'm glad it's still in business decades later. I recommend coming here any time in the day. They seem to be around from brunch until evening. I didnt look closely at their business hours. But the nice asian ladies inside would whip up every order pretty quickly. This place is especially popular in the summer.

    Elliot D.

    This is one of my favorite dessert spots in old Torrance. The dipped ice cream cone is such a classic but they also have a wide selection of many other desserts. The ice cream comes out very fast (except that one time when they dropped the cone in the chocolate tub LOL). The workers are very friendly and personable and the vibes are great. Will be coming back every time I get dinner around the area. Just make sure to bring cash!

    Plain vanilla soft serve
    Judy H.

    This ice shop was so simple and an overload of options. The service was pleasant and they are super quick getting our ordered out. They had a good amount of business while we sat there enjoying our ice cream.

    Worms n' Dirt Twister (left) and Oreo Twister (right)
    Emily E.

    Tried their famous Twister treats and was happy to say that I have found another great ice cream joint to add to my favorites! We were surprised to see how small the shop was but even at 9:30pm, there were a lot of people lined up to get their sweet treats. You can tell it's a local favorite with great support. I got the Worms n' Dirt Twister and Oreo Twister. The junior size was more than enough for me, but it was nice to know you can upgrade all the way to a large! Hoping to come back to try their Brownie Twister or dipped cones!

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    The food is actually really good, the service is always great and the ambience l. The ice cream is great.

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    Perfect spot to grab ice cream when all the restaurants are here. Never disappointed here

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    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach - Mud Pie w/chocolate cone

    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach

    4.5(2k reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach…read more Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this place, it's one of my favorites. I especially love the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream, which is always delicious. One of the reasons I prefer this Redondo Beach location is their generous portions. They also allow you to choose two different flavors on a sugar cone, which some other locations (like Glendale) do not allow, they require the same flavor. That flexibility definitely makes a difference. Parking is plentiful, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is nice since you're enjoying your ice cream outdoors. Overall, it's a great spot, and I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

    I had a very disappointing experience at Hansel's Ice Cream Redondo Beach Location…read more I came in to order for my two young children and was simply asking questions about portion sizes since they don't offer kids servings. The employee refused to accommodate a simple request, then accused me of having an attitude and closed the service window in my face. When I asked for a manager, another employee came out and said they supported the coworker and also refused to serve me. I was eventually served only after being told to "not have an attitude." I only completed the purchase because I had promised my kids ice cream, but the overall experience was disrespectful, unprofessional, and felt discriminatory. I would not recommend this place, especially for families.

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    Kansha Creamery - Great ice-cream! My favorite is the Matcha Parfait.

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    4.7(1.1k reviews)
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    After a decade since my last review, Kansha Creamery is still one of my favorite ice cream shops in…read moreSouthern California. Here are few key points: * Each year, the shop closes for the entire month of January for its annual winter break and the shop also occasionally closes on random dates, so check their Instagram page to make sure the shop is open on the day of your visit. * No samples! * $0.75 of every ice cream sold is donated to Community Loving (mutual aid organization that serves unhoused & low-income families & youth in the South Bay with the essential resources they need & deserve). * Each year, Kansha Creamery hosts a kids' flavor contest and turns those flavors into reality & ultimately features on Kansha's menu. * Their ice cream is made with Straus Family Creamery products. * Their pints are made without the use of gums or preservatives which causes them to freeze harder than store-bought ice cream, so place those pints in the fridge for 10-30 minutes before indulging. * Some flavors like black sesame are seasonal, but popular flavors like Mr. Universal and Matcha (both excellent) are available year-round. Two big thumbs up for their ice cream.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm so glad that I did!…read more There was a line out of the door when we came, but it does move by quick. I got the pistachio ice cream with mochi balls and red beans, which were not too sweet at all. The pistachio ice cream was really fresh and natural. It's not like the artificial pistachio flavor and it had whole pistachios in there for crunch. Loved it.

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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream - After: Bring your own banana for a half-priced banana split sundae on Thursdays

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    4.2(455 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I scream, you scream, we all...well you know. My son offered to pick up Bruster's on his way back…read morefrom cat sitting so I was all in. There was a new flavor called pineapple upside down cake that had caught my eye so I handed him my credit card and told him to hook up the household. It's nice that you get credit toward future purchase discounts which are appreciated. I ordered a large that comes with 4 scoops. Besides the new item, I added cherry vanilla, rocky road, and butter pecan. Guess I was feeling a bit nutty. The pineapple was a little too cakey for me but I'm glad I tried it. Variety is the spice of life right? Hadn't had butter pecan in ages so that was a walk down memory lane. A Bruster's day is always a good day. Love my ice cream.

    We've been passing this location for years now and decided finally to pop by. It was rainy, so I…read morewasn't expecting a crowd. I was right, but that still may be a bit unusual in SoCal, where we all scream for ice cream all year 'round. Large parking lot was mostly empty when we arrived and only filled in slightly for other businesses by the time we left, around 3:15pm. It took a minute for us to get noticed by the one person working, who we called out to a few times. She took our orders and got to work filling them. While we waited, I did a bit of inter webs research on why Bruster's resembled the same set up as Handel's. Turned out Bruce (the man behind Bruster's) worked for Handel's and had some of his own ideas about changes to the Handel's way of operating that, let's just say, Handel's wasn't open to trying. So Bruce went his own way, building on the same concept of ice cream made fresh daily in-house, unique flavors and a walk-up window. Interesting. Also interesting was the small portion in my waffle bowl. It was meant to be Medium, 2 flavors, but it looked more like a small, 2 flavors. In addition, the 2 scoops were offset with one flavor hanging over the edge, rather than in the bowl. Wonky. Lots of room in the bowl, why was it hard to aim the scoops into it? No one was being rushed, no line forming. This is a treat. Something special. Take a beat for the presentation. Especially if you're not giving full scoops. Make that bowl look like you filled it as best you can with the small amount you're dishing out. I haven't had this experience at other Brewster's, so maybe it's just how this location is run, or maybe just the person on this day. Don't think I'll return to find out. Cheers! "CC"

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    Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts - I forgot what's in the box _' Chestnut Fuji Mountain ice cream, iced matcha

    Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts

    4.2(464 reviews)
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    Apparently the theme of the evening was snacking while waiting for dinner. While killing time…read morebefore our table at Momo Paradise, we wandered into this charming little shop devoted almost entirely to chestnuts. One thing was immediately clear: everyone was ordering the snowstorm. Most people seemed to go with either the matcha or the original, though they also had other flavors like sesame. Naturally we followed the crowd and ordered the matcha. It's matcha soft serve topped with chestnuts, and it turned out to be a great little pre-dinner snack -- creamy, earthy, and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was that they carry different types of chestnuts. I preferred the smaller ones, which were softer, more moist, and sweeter. The larger ones were firmer, but you can buy them already peeled, which honestly feels like a luxury if you've ever battled chestnut shells before. It's a quirky specialty shop, but a fun one to browse. And judging by the number of snowstorms coming out of the kitchen, that's clearly the move here.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for some time now…read more I always see it passing down the street and finally got the chance last weekend. Hisaya Kyoto specializes in all things chestnuts, including soft serve chestnuts, and chestnut baked goodies. I came on a hot day and got their vanilla and chestnut soft serve on a cone. I also got one of their chestnut cakes. The ice cream was very creamy and definitely a good treat after my lunch. The small cake was not too sweet and light. It had some sweetened chestnuts inside which was really nice. It came out hot and went well with the ice cream. They also have cookies, donuts, and a variety of ice creams as well. They also have drinks like their chestnut milk too. For soft serve they have their fuji soft serves which comes with toppings. I want to come back to try their other items. The people behind the counter wasn't the friendliest and out items took awhile. The inside is small and casual and not really anywhere to sit. But they do have seating outside. There is plenty of parking since it is on a strip mall.

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    Salt & Straw - Waffle cone

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    4.4(131 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Oh. My. God. When I first tasted the ice cream, I almost sweet creamed in my cone. (Did that come…read moreoff gross? It was supposed to be cheeky). Anyway- I came because a friend was raving about Salt and Straw and swore by it. Said it was the best ice cream in the world and I had to try. He said I had to have the salted caramel. I am not a huge ice cream person but I do enjoy some once in a while. I've tried Brusters and Handel's and I think they're overhyped. Of course I've had Baskin Robbin's, Thrifty's, Dreyers, Haagen-Dazs and so far HD is my favorite - until today. I had the salted caramel ribbon and I was totally blown away. I LOVED the vanilla ice cream and texture. I thought the caramel was incredible. I had never had ice cream as delicious as this. I called my boyfriend right away because he IS a big ice cream person and I had him choose a couple flavor pints I could take to him. He chose rum raisin and hazelnut cookie. I brought home a salted caramel pint for him to try too. Oh my gosh. We're going to try those together later and I will follow up with another review. So excited. They also have the best waffle cone I've ever had.

    Salt & Straw is definitely a fun stop if you're into trying new and unusual ice cream flavors. The…read moreshop has a cool vibe and the staff is really friendly and let you sample a bunch before deciding. Some of the flavors are honestly really good and creative, but a few feel a bit over the top or just not something you'd want in ice cream. It's more of an experience place than somewhere I'd go when I just want a simple scoop. It's also on the pricier side, but that's expected for the type of shop it is. Overall, I'd say it's worth trying at least once, especially if you like adventurous desserts...but it might not be everyone's everyday ice cream spot.

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    Arbequina olive oil over salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough

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    Baskin-Robbins - Inside of the Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bar ($9.99)  11-19-2025

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    3.0(78 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $

    What is your favorite ice cream flavor?…read more This shop is located in a busy plaza along with other businesses. There are numberous parking spaces in various lots within the plaza. We usually come to this Baskin Robbins after eating an early dinner at El Burrito Jr around the corner. This is a pretty small shop with a few chairs and tables inside. Hubby's favorite is Cherries Jubilee and anything chocolate. My favorites are Jamoca Almond Fudge, Pistachio Almond, & Snickers to name a few. In Nov. of 2025, I got the Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bar for $9.99. It was a very well crafted frozen treat. I really enjoyed it! The crunchiness of the Kenafeh held up even after being frozen! For a while T-Mobile gave out coupons on Tuesdays for BR and I came here to redeem them a few times. If you join their rewards, they will send you a Free Kids Scoop for your birthday. Come visit on the 31st day of the month for a 31% discounted scoop. Service is hit and miss. Most of the time we get helped by polite & helpful staff. You can pick up pre-made cakes, bars, and pre-packed pints from the freezer cases near the back of the store. This is our go-to Baskin Robbins and will be back in!

    We ordered a Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake for our anniversary and it was absolutely perfect! Not…read moreonly was it delicious, but the design was exactly how I wanted. It made the best anniversary surprise for my husband, thank you for making our day so special! The size was great too... it took us two whole days to finish, and we loved every bite (we definitely tried to eat it all at once lol). If you want a cake that's both beautiful and mouth-watering, Baskin-Robbins is the way to go. We'll be back for the next celebration for sure!

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