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Frisco’s Carhops

3.2 (159 reviews)
ModerateDiners, Burgers
Open • 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Chili cheese fries and Frisco cheeseburger
Chad K.

Good food, large portions, proprietary soda flavors with real cane sugar. What's not to like? I used to go to the one in La Habra and I have never been a fan of that Parmesan cheese on the hamburger bun. I wish I would've remembered that and told them I wanted a normal bun instead. The chili cheese fries were massive and spiced well. Great texture, not soggy, good ratio of cheese to potato to chili. Some chopped green onions on top for a nice texture and a flavor addition. They weren't roller skating that night, but granted it was a Monday night and almost 10pm. They also did a good job with the makeover, but the car booth interiors and wall fixtures just didn't have the same heart and character as the La Habra location. The food is solid though and very large portions so I'll be back soon. Maybe they'll be skating then.

Pheng T.

Reasonable prices good food the root beer it the best. Churro milkshake is the boom classic car show 1 a month

Laurel T.

I am so happy we have this location in the Long Beach / Lakewood area! I've known about Friscos for a while, it's been on my list for years. I finally went to the one in Whittier and then got the great news that this one was opening up (I literally went to the Whittier location for the first time and then this location opened up about a month later) I've came here on days where I'm trying to be good for their salads and I've came here on days when I want to be bad for their delicious strawberry milkshakes. They have up close parking in a private parking lot. They also have a drive thru (do not complain about it taking a while. This isn't truly a fast food restaurant. It's not McDonalds). This location is a LOT smaller than the one in Whittier. It's still the same theme and color scheme. They have the cute pink and blue booths but not the old classic car theme booths. They also have cute signs lit up on the walls. Since being open I've been to this location more than a few times. I'd say the first two didn't go very smooth because they just opened. But other staff stepped up and stepped in to help out their fellow workers You order up at the counter, they give you a number and then they bring it to you. On all the days I've came they did have the classic car hop girl on roller skates bring our food out. when you're done, no need to clear your own table. Staff and signs tell you to leave it Staff is really good at keeping the booths clean. On their website it explains their story. This restaurant was opened by, Takis Stathoulis, a Greek immigrant and his wife opened their first restaurant in the early 1980s and has been a locally owned by their family ever since They have their own craft soda. You serve yourself at the soda fountain drink area (they do have one diet soda) They have a large breakfast menu, they have a lot of different sides such as fries (they have chili cheese fries, fries with other toppings, regular fries and curly fries), onion rings and the zucchini sticks are great here. Also, don't forget the homemade ranch dressing Portions are extremely generous. Prices do add up. But again, this isn't true fast food even though they have a drive thru I think it's safe to say I will keep returning here whenever I want an easy lunch or a little treat. I highly suggest their root beer float. This place does get busy at peak hours. I really don't know why the low rating. If you are craving some good old fashion diner food, I highly recommend (especially topped off with all their sweet treats) P.S. the salads come with delicious pita bread

pancake combo to go 2-pancakes 3 eggs 1 bacon & 1 sausage
Teresa D.

This spot wax Pacific Star local burger spot now it Ftiscis carhop inspired not sure if you can order from your car like true carhop. i've done drive thru and dine in. Each time no issues keep in mind it's fairly new working out the kinks. I've gotten pancakes plate and burgers. It's been good m.

Jay S.

Frisco Carhops (Lakewood) has a really cool atmosphere that feels like a fun mix of old school and new age. The food didn't hit for me though. The meat was noticeably too salty, and while the fries were okay, nothing stood out enough to save the meal. What I did enjoy was the drinks and dessert side of things. Their crafted sodas were flavorful and felt like they actually put thought into them, and I love that they use Thrifty ice cream. That said, the service timing was strange, because the ice cream and shake took a very long time, even longer than the food. Overall, it's a cool spot for the vibe and drinks, but the food and wait time kept it from being a repeat for me.

Frisco Hickory Cheeseburger, Classic Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, and Curly Fries
Ann V.

Finally got a chance to try this place out after this lot had been vacant for a couple of months. Wasn't really sure what to expect since the location is so small, but I guess they made it work somehow lol. There's not a lot of seating inside so depending on the time you go, you might have to wait a while to get a seat. We ordered a cheeseburger with double meat double cheese for my kids to share and my husband and I shared their Frisco Hickory Cheeseburger with double meat double cheese. We also got a side order of onion rings and curly fries. Surprisingly, the portions were pretty good. I don't think I would've been able to finish the whole thing by myself. Burgers could've used more sauce in them. It was a bit dry. But their fries were delicious. Overall, we wouldn't mind coming back and trying out more items from the menu. I just wish they would add more sauce on their burgers so it's not so hard to eat lol.

Outside still not all done
Carrie S.

Still in soft opening mode for sure but was glad we stopped by and can't wait to try again. We came on a Sunday at 1:50 and there was a line but manageable. Service was speedy and we ordered and ate in an hour. Timing on food seems like it is a bit off. Fried food was delicious but burger was a little room temp and got soggy. We tried the Frisco smash burger which comes on their signature sourdough parm crusted bread. We liked the sauce and overall flavor. The meat to bread ratio seemed off and would get a double next time. As noted prior it was a bit cold and sauce made the toasted bread a bit soggy, but liked the flavors enough to give it another shot. Pastrami sandwich was great, best ever... no. Great for a craving and for the 10.99 price, hell yes! Would order again! Onion rings and Parmesan zucchini were both amazing! They are freshly made and you can tell, plus a quality ranch on the side which made them impeccable. Highly recommend for people seeking these flavors, and hard to pass up next time. Fries were also no joke, crispy and fresh and us eating in clearly helped with all of these sides being such great quality. Fresh and delicious and I am counting down the days I go back and try their chili cheese fries because I was for sure stalking the tables next to us that ordered them (don't tell). My husband got the rocky road shake and liked it. On the thin side so if you like it thick, you may want to ask for less milk. (Insert joke here) All in all we can't wait to go back. Next time chili cheese fries, double frisco and maybe some breakfast items for a brunch vibe. I will say I expected a 50's dinner with a drive thru or park car hop service which they don't yet have (not sure if in the plan long term). Don't care about the park service but the drive thru will be clutch. Music wise I was judgy it wasn't 50s and was more 70s/80s but found myself singing along to a bunch and of MJ so ended up being fine. Cool decor and great service for the win! I loved the old Pacific Star so was sad at first to see it go but quality of food and prices are comparable, so not mad. Great job Bellflower and Friscos, we can't wait to go back and aim for that 5 star

Chilaquiles to go. Came with only one egg, chips and hash browns were burnt, the sauce was watered down, and beans came from a can.
Genesis B.

I ordered the chilaquiles through the drive-thru, which are advertised as coming with three eggs. However, as you can see in the photo, it looks like there is only one egg. The chips and hash browns were burnt, the sauce was extremely watered down, and the beans tasted like they came straight from a can. The portion size was very small and definitely not worth the price. It felt like a complete rip-off. To make matters worse, the drive-thru window area was dirty and covered in dust. It did not look sanitary, and I do not think food should be served through a window in those conditions. I hope the manager or owner reads these reviews and takes steps to improve the food quality and cleanliness of the restaurant. Based on this experience, I will not be returning and would not recommend this place to anyone.

Kids meal
Bianka C.

Came in to eat inside and my 5 year old was so happy! He had an amazing experience watching the server on roller skates and the young lady at the front gave each of my kids a paper car and they were all so happy! But just an FYI fries are extra for kids meal and it doesn't say it on the menu. But will be back!

Nate T.

I'm happy to say that I'm upgrading my previous 3 star review to 4 stars. I wanted something quick to eat after spending 3 days in San Diego cause I did not have the energy or time to cook. I opted for drive thru and service was quick and easy. They were very thorough in ensuring my order was correct before leaving the intercom. While at the payment window, you can see they had a very clean and organized work station. The double cheese smash burger w/ the sourdough cheese bread definitely satisfied my taste buds. I also got some parmesean zucchini fries which were great especially with the ranch dressing. I'm definitely going to visit again to try there chili cheese fries. My foodie friend got the Frisco chicken sandwich which which I tried. It was decent but I would prefer a crispy chicken patty over grilled.

Chilling
Bety P.

Love the vibe and food is excellent, come down with family. Now I have to try a dinner

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Pearlina K.

Saw this place on Instagram and wanted to give it a try. Fries were crunchy and I enjoyed their soda variety. You have to pay an extra $2 for the car box for the kids burger. The patties/burger were on the smaller side and a bit pricey.

Pastrami Sandwich, large fries, and the Frisco's Cheeseburger
Kayla W.

Tried Frisco's for the first time with my mom. It was ok. We went around 8p so the line was short. They have a big menu so I would say to look ahead of time so you aren't overwhelmed or rushed. I got the Frisco cheeseburger, my mom got the pastrami sandwich, and we shared an order of fries. The frisco burger was ok. I didn't like the task of the Parmesan cheese on the sourdough. The rest of the burger was good. The pastrami sandwich was good and large. Nothing g special but tasty. I base if I'm coming back somewhere based on their fries and Frisco's fries were fine. I think if they but a little more seasoning it would be better. The fries do come with a free sauce so that is nice. I would give Frisco's another try but will definitely see what else is one the menu.

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The food was good! Mom and pop feels. The chicken burger was everything I expected. We will definitely come back.

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Is the drive thru open?

Yes. 6am to late night

When are they fully opening?

they are open

When are they opening?

they are open and went there tonite with my hubby and daughter. drive thru was at a standstill for 20 minutes and people in line inside. one car at the pick up window, truck at ordering and one car in fron of us. we left. Im not waiting 20 minutes… 

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Inside the sunrise cafe nicely decorated for the fall season with train track running around the inside cool!

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