Foster Freeze is a California institution. Since they have closed locations in Santa Barbara (tears) and Carpentaria, this Ventura location is where we go for our fix. The building is an original, 60s beach modern. It's a bit rundown, but it's clean and the staff is friendly, with plenty of parking and seating. Large menu of various burger shack food items: burgers, hot dogs, tacos, (fried!) burritos, chicken, fries, rings and of course, their famous soft serve! The soft serve is the thickest and creamiest, and comes in all shapes including cones, dips, sundaes, malts, blizzards and our favorite, their shakes. I have not had a better strawberry shake anyplace, including expensive ice cream shops. The crinkle fries are always hot and crispy and the food items are what you would expect - fast food but a notch up from the major chains. It's cash only and like most places, prices have increased over the last few years, but we will continue to return whenever we are in the area or passing through. read more

Came here because I thought it was going to be affordable. I get to it and here is what I notice: 1) Parking area is full of potholes 2) They only take cash 3) Only had one flavor of ice cream...vanilla 4) They charge $5 for a basic single cone of ice cream that is 3 inch tall ( including the cone. I understand they sell other things but how tf are you gonna call yourself "foster freeze" when you only have one measly flavor of ice cream. And what kind of shady place only takes cash. This is not a taqueria. Lastly for 5 dollars I can buy a pint of ice cream ffs. What a dissapointment. Not worth coming here to damage you car's alignment. If youre gonna spend money for ice cream, go to dairy queen or baskin robins. The places best days are behind it. read more

Remember cash only. There's an ATM inside. You will need to order at the counter and depending on how much staff there is, then you will have to wait a little to take your order an/or get your food. The staff was good, it was just a little wait since there were a few people ahead of me. I remember the Vanilla Oreo Malt Shake if you need a recommendation. read more

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Being there now live in Texas I do tend to come back to Ventura several times a year as it's my home city. Gone other days are hi ho restaurant which had the best corn burritos by far in the 80s. So we are left with foster freeze and every time I return they get worse and worse 3.79 for two corn burritos sitting in a bed of red sauce, all soaked up, soggy lots of cheese I'll give them that but the flavor was bland. They weren't that hot. I did however get a bonus corn burrito so really it was 3 for that price . Along with a medium drink, it was about seven dollars and some change . This place needs some renovating pretty quickly paint peeling the ground looks terrible nowhere to sit. Maybe it's time for them to shut down just like Santino's did next-door. One cashier and one cook noticeable, the milkshake station side, looked really bland and outdated equipment. Windows were dirty. Just something you wouldn't expect and they're not capitalizing on their name at all. Probably my last visit at this location one star out of five.. read more

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Located in Ventura near the city college, sits the iconic Foster's Freeze. The one and only place to find fried corn burritos. Imagine a corn burrito stuffed with refried beans, rolled up and fried perfectly. Then smothered in a spicy red enchilada style sauce and blanketed with more than enough shredded cheddar cheese. Of course, you can get a soft served cone dipped I chocolate, a banana shake, or a decent burger. But the only thing you need to worry about are the corn burritos. Parking is tight and very little outdoor seating. Plan on eating in your car. Which turns out perfect because it is usually very cold and overcast in the area. Well worth the trip if you are heading up the 101 freeway. Be sure to order extra corn burritos just in case. read more

Fosters Freeze - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

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I went to Foster Freeze because I was craving a peach shake which I hadn't had in 5 years. First Shocker-When I got there, it was so empty, old and dirty looking that I thought it was closed permanently. However, it was open. Second shocker-I ordered two basic cheeseburgers with fries, a small peach shake and a med. freeze for $34.89! Third shocker- Cash only. Forth shocker- My husband chose the Freeze because he had a cold and did want a milky drink. The freeze looks like an icee on the picture. When we got it, it looked like a milkshake. I asked why it didn't look like the picture and she said they have bad pictures. On the receipt it said Milkshake. Fifth shocker- The peach shake that I went there for taste nothing like the homemade flavor I remember and barely had peaches in it. It was like soft serve with a few peach pieces thrown in. Sixth Shocker- The cheeseburger was basic and bland with too much stringy lettuce in it. Seventh Shocker- I couldn't believe after all of this, that the fries were tasty hot crispy and good! Needless to say I will never go back. This place will be out of business within a year. read more

I always get the Oreo blizzard and I always get chicken strips and waffle fries they are so yummy

In the past I have really enjoyed coming to this location. Sadly I will never come here again. My sister got a burrito and fries. It's hard to mess that up but they did. The burrito looks like it was smashed down flat and the fries were cold. I ordered a small hot fudge sundae. I've never had one that had the fudge under the ice cream which caused to melt incredibly fast. I asked for the sundae to be fixed but their solution was to put it in a box and add more fudge. Needless to say it melted completely within a few minutes and spilled in the car. No wonder they look like they are going out of business. read more

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I'm really sorry to see this establishment continue to decline ): it is one of the few places to get the kind of corn burritos I grew up eating- the decline began I think when they quit taking credit cards, business dropped off considerably-it was nice in a way- no more lines-hardly anyone ever there-corn burrito prices are extreme- BUT if you are craving them, most will pay- however - now they are advertising for a cook- and they need one- how hard is it to roll a tortilla for corn burritos? now they put a little bean in and then flatten them down? go figure-makes me sad): read more

Their corn burritos are super delicious! Bottom line is that they are not too pricey, cashiers are knowledgeable and act like they care. I give them my recommendation completely. Killer Corn burritos and will be back soon !!! GO DODGERS read more

I've been three times! They do not take cards! Cash only & I'm sorry but we are in 2025! Also the staff are not very friendly! We asked if they will take cards anytime soon & we got the response of... Well no one knows! Umm.. ok.. No was there & that was a red flag. read more

I enjoy this for ice cream. They also offer a full burger, fried fish sandwich fries etc. menu. I tend to sit outside and eat my Bice cream or sit in the car if it's cold. I love the old 1959 feel to this place. They were out of chocolate today, that is why I deducted one star. It's worth paying 50 cents for chocolate dipped even that adds 200 calories! FYI the soft serve ice cream is the creamy less air, more dense custard type, not like Dairy Queen. But it's still delicious read more

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They need to edit their yelp page--they haven't taken CC in months. Got 2 twisters there and it was more milk than ice cream. My wife finally dropped her spoon and used a straw to drink. Premium prices for a poor product read more

I would really only recommend this place for ice cream and dessert. The food isn't very good quality, and it is usually overcooked and overdone and dry. Their burgers are not good and the grilled cheese sandwich wasn't very good either. read more

Not many places that serve frozen custard. Fosters does but, during Covid they stopped offering chocolate. That's disappointing. It was the only reason for me to go to Fosters. Yeh, I'm miffed. Bring back chocolate! read more

It's the third time I've tried taking my family to get ice cream and they have already closed. I'm a bit confused since their online website continues to say they are open until 8 pm. I have enjoyed their food every-time though, so I'll come earlier in the future. read more

Amazing fries! Great corn burrito. Very friendly staff. Cash only. Would go back again.

This place is Cash only , no employees working, food not the best . Food overpriced .

Unsatisfactory service is a product of bad management.. The owner should be so proud. read more

How this place is still open is seriously, a mystery. I have, no joke, had better food from a little league snack bar. It is criminal how much is charged for such poor quality. RIP. read more

There was a very long wait with zero greeting or acknowledgement that we were there. The ladies in the back ignored us. when we finally got a person to ask us for our order, we were then told it was cash only. There was no sign up or we would have left immediately instead of waiting around. Unfortunately, no review on the food, just the service, or lack thereof. ‍ read more

This place has been around since I was a kid. I just love it here. THE BEST food that you could ever eat for comfort food. I highly recommend for everyone. read more

Cash Only, so I brought a $20. Ordered a burger and shake... $18 and change. Gave the rest as a tip. I asked for a cup of water and the poor kid had to tell me that water cost a $1. I let the kid keep the tip. Decent burger, good shake; but I'll never go back. Ownership needs a swift kick in the "You know what." read more

Since the Carp location closed I've been looking for an alternative and this location has great service, parking and location. Thanks for keeping it open. Will be coming back for Cruise Night every 3rd Friday. read more

Used to love this place but the audacity to charge me almost 12 bucks for a banana split and not even put a banana in it is crazy... if you ran out of bananas just tell me, I'm not gonna have a melt down over it but that price is already steep and you guys straight up robbed me ... I'll never be back and look forward to the day I drive by and see the permanently closed sign read more

This place is dying:( I was disappointed when they disconnected their phone. They claim its due to people showing up too late to get their orders, then complaining food was cold. Unhooking the phone is a terrible business decision. Tonight, my daughter and I walked a mile to eat there. They were closing at 8:05, when closing time is 9. I'm sorry, that's just poor management. I hope they can recover from this slump. Their corn burritos are the best! I really need them to survive! Oh yeah, please put the tables back out front! read more

I like Fosters Freeze because the chocolate malts really taste like malts , not just milk shakes. I like their hot dogs too, but there was too mustard on them last time. I'll just tell them to cut back on the mustard next time. I can't give it 5 stars because there is only limited seating outside but I will be back when I want a good malt or soft serve ice cream. read more

I love fosters freeze. I would have given 5 stars just for the Double Decker Burger but a few disappointing things. 1 they're still using Covid as an excuse for not being able to eat in doors. 2 the fries were dark like they were sitting in grease for a while , only ate 2 fries even though I super sized. The food keeps going up in price like the burger is now $10. By it self and right now you gotta eat outside in the cold. And expect no smiles at the front counter, maybe some attitude but no smiles. No frills dining. read more

This establishment closes at 8 pm on Saturday's and not 9 pm! We came before 9 and we were unfortunately told they were already closed.

Ice cream on a hot day great when they're open. 6pm on Halloween closed and lights off - WTH?! Other times supposed to be Open until 8pm, show up at 755 & wouldn't take my order, but willing to take the order of the four people in front of me; and all I wanted was ice cream cone. The most disappointing fosters freeze ever. Will get our corn burritos and ice cream elsewhere from now on. read more

Stopped for a cone on Sunday, no ice cream unbelievable. Deserve a zero. Will not be back.

I will never get over these parfaits. The ice cream is so smooth and the toppings just hit a different spot than any other ice cream parlor. Sorry this is a classic spot you can't replace for burgers and ice cream read more

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Nostalgia at its best!! Reminds me of back home. Best grilled cheese and chocolate banana shake!

Hello, My family has been going to fosters freeze for over 30 years in Ventura,CA. Sadly, today will be our last day going to fosters freeze. We did not go get ice cream during covid, however a couple of weeks ago we went around 8:30 pm because online it said their hours (social media and the internet) closed at 9:00. When we arrived, they were closed. They said they closed at 8:00 due to covid hours. My problem was, most business updated their covid hours. They did not, an apparently it's been 8:00 for over a year. I said to the guy "did you just listen to what you said?" And he looked at me confused. I'm like you claim it's been 8:00 for over a year, so you've been advertising the WRONG HOURS for OVER A YEAR!! They had over a year to change the online hours! When asked why it wasn't updated, he blamed headquarters. Which I thought they are individually owned? I would think that falls on the owner. Sounds to me like they're just passing the blame on horrible management. Then, fast forward to tonight 6/15. I get to fosters freeze at 7:45 pm (15 minutes before they "close". GUESS WHAT? They were already closed. Lights are out and no one is there. Some poor kid that was there rode his bike over 5 miles to get ice cream, and ended up riding back without any. I'm not wasting my time driving there to end up with no ice cream. I gave them a second chance and they disappointed me again. Headquarters really needs to contact this location. It needs serious management help. Sad to say that will be the last time I will say "yum, fosters freeze sounds good, let's go get some". 30 years my family has been a customer, and tonight it ended. I wish I could taste my last cone one more time as a goodbye. I'll be going to the new mr softee ice cream place by my house that will be opening soon. Taking my business to a better business. Super disappointed, and extremely sad. As of 7/5/21 I would like to add that they have still not updated their hours. So I bet they never will. I also contacted headquarters and they never got back to me. Shame on headquarters too! read more

You have got to get the corn burritos!!! I order them with sauce on the side, and single layers. They are crunchy, delicious morsels of yum, yum, yum. Just a reminder, they are not available at all Fosters Freeze restaurants. As far as I can tell they are only available in the 805 area code (Ventura, Santa Paula for sure). They remind me of taquitos but they are rolled tighter, beans only inside and the cheese and sauce are the only traditional condiments. My niece loves their corn dog too but I think she is now a corn burrito convert..........love it!! You can call them on the phone and place your order so it is ready when you get there....kills me the old fashion service, just love it!!! read more

Fosters Freeze - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

I've been coming here since I was a kid. I'm extremely disappointed in the service and food. The young girls working were rude. My children's chicken tenders were burned so bad they weren't even edible. I paid for 2 extra corn burrito sauces, she said she put them in the bag, but she didn't. For the amount of Money you spend on their food, I expect better. read more

Fosters Freeze - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

It is a piece of Ventura history - it is old - it is a little run down (patio and building exterior need some tile work. That and a coat of paint would really do a nice job for exterior appearances.) And it is Ice Milk - not "real" Ice Cream. And I never eat the burgers, fries, etc. etc. BECAUSE...in my opinion, it is the BEST SOFT SERVE in a cone from anywhere is the USA. And I have had plenty... So, a large vanilla cone - sometimes "twist" of chocolate and vanilla - rarely a cone dipped in melted chocolate...you know, that hardens after 15 seconds to break up all over your shirt. God, I hope that they never close. read more

Ice cream is fine (barely), but they're extremely understaffed and the staff they do have is mostly just highschoolers who mess up the orders. Place is rundown, gross, and doesn't have half the ingredients on their menu. Any other place that sells icecream would probably be a better experience. And what kind of icecream place doesn't have chocolate icecream?? read more

This was my first time here. While it may seem pretty obvious that it's like any other Fosters, that is true for the most part. However, I wanted to order a small peanut butter and chocolate milkshake that was "off menu" The employee could have taken advantage of me being a new customer and charged me more for less (50 cents extra for a topping or something) - after a minute she explained it'd be better for me to get the medium size shake with "2 toppings". I thought it made sense, what she was saying at the time. I took it for face value and hoped for the best. Hey, I'm all for saving money and for her giving me all the information IN THE BEGINNING, instead of telling me this AFTER I had paid. I was actually shocked she did tell me this though. I took her suggestion, ordered my MEDIUM peanut butter and chocolate shake. IT WAS DIVINE! So so so freaking good. There was one person ordering when I got there, and by the time I finished up there were several more behind me. This is a pretty busy place! read more

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$16 for six fried corn burritos. And then they insist on charging for ice water. Rip off.