We stopped in the Frosty Chalet on our way up to Lake Tahoe. We wanted a place we could get a burger, and we were so happy with this place! The burgers are cooked to order, fries are seasoned with some kind of magic, and they have shakes and malts. There is a really nice park right across the street, and the restaurant offered us a disposable tablecloth so we could take our food and eat at the picnics tables in the park. It looked like the restaurant also had some tables, but they were closed due to the current COVID indoor dining restrictions. It was the perfect place to stop and eat; good food, resonance prices, friendly service. Highly recommend. read more

Such a cute place! Chatted it up with the owner who was super nice! Delicious all American food for our journey to Mammoth. Yummy Ham and cheese melt, burgers, corndogs and crinkle fries. Delicious shakes and soft serve too! Definitely will return on our way home. Thanks Frosty Chalet! read more

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This is a fabulous, little place. Our party had a corn dog, hamburgers, onion rings and fries. Everything was incredibly fresh and favorable. The prices were very reasonable and everyone was super friendly. For dessert we had a chocolate dipped cone, a peanut butter dipped cone, a root beer float and a hot fudge sundae. All were yummers in the tummers. read more

Got a tip from a Big Pine local re where to get a good hamburger and shake/malt. Frosty Chalet is the place to go!!

Way too expensive. Cheap ingredients. Better off going to McDonalds for ice cream and burgers.

$91 for 5 people to eat sub par hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and, heck, I only ordered a side of fries. $3.50 for Coke with no refills??? No thanks. Way too expensive for what you get and forced to deal with a rude lady working there, too. We'll be passing by this place from now on. read more

Over priced, bad service, food was not very good. I wish you could give somewhere no stars but unfortunately, they get at least one. Dude at the counter got political with the masks. McDonald's mcdoubles are better and 8 dollars cheaper with twice the burger. Lost another locals service read more

They are back!!! There is a Frosty God and it's run by the same family. Great fresh burgers and the Frosty Cones yummmmm a must stop on the way to or from Mammoth!!!! read more

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Just like the good old days! Burgers, Fries, Shakes, and Ice Cream. read more

Frosty Chalet - Burgers Near Me - Lone Pine, California

While I am well aware of the memories and emotions associated with this place: families on vacation, road tripping, beautiful eastern Sierra destinations, I have to say that none of the food that we have tried is even a little bit enjoyable. This place is super overpriced, the staff is not friendly at all. Hey- I get it. Tourists are annoying if you're a local- I also deal with tourists further up the road. This place is completely overrated. You're better off at McDonalds or finding the taco truck close by. read more

Best double cheeseburger we've ever had! My fiancée and I stopped at the Frosty Chalet for lunch. We are from Texas and we know good burgers...this was by far the best burger we've ever eaten!!! Good quality, watched it being made in a clean kitchen that would make any health inspector proud. The fries were great and the dipper cone was perfect. Definitely stop in, prices are way reasonable and the staff is friendly and quick! read more

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Just delicious I left one star out because they made me wear a mask but all in all they serve wonderful food.

Burger was ok, price for said burger was STEEEP! 3 cheeseburgers, 2 sodas, and 1 milkshake. 40 bucks!!! No refills on soda Cash only Milkshake was just ok. Won't be going back, I'll try someplace else next time I'm rolling through. read more

Came here because taco truck was not open. Had a cheesburger instead of tacos. Everything is cooked up fresh old school type place and cash only. Really clean inside. It was good and had good flavor. Only negative is cash only and a bit pricy. read more

This definitely isn't the most incredible burger or ice cream come I've ever had, but I can see how this place can become a cherished part of road trips. This little shanty is quite perfectly the halfway point between the Antelope Valley and Mammoth Lakes which means it is the idea pit stop. Decent food for the humans, grass and a water bowl for the hound, win-win. read more

Crinkle fries with seasoning salt - delicious, as is the coffee milkshake made like a real shake should be! FYI - Cash only read more

We stopped by on our way to camp In Big Pine for our 10 year anniversary and was excited to see this burger is open again for the season. My hubby and I both had the double cheeseburger and boy were they delicious. Seasoned perfectly with all the toppings... I love crinkle fries especially with season salt and this place scored on that front. Hubby got onion rings which were yummy, even though I prefer mine cooked crispier... But ones preference is another's no no! I might convince my husband to stop here on the way home... Really wouldn't mind a malt. Good job and keep the yummy food coming. read more

What a great little stop on our way to Big Pine Creek. Good, tasty burgers with homemade 1000 Island Dressing. Ice cream cones with chocolate dip or sprinkles for dessert. Outside seating is perfect, especially if you have your pooch with you. read more

This is a cool little spot located across a park in Lone Pine. They have a lot of ice cream options, which I think they're known for but I got the cheeseburger and fries and my boyfriend got the burger boat which is their gluten-free option. I would give my burger a 3-star. Wasn't the greatest, the burger patty was super thin and the fries were good but over seasoned. My boyfriend said the burger boat was okay as well. He wasn't too fond of the shredded lettuce. Wasn't my favorite spot but I would definitely come back. read more

For the past 30 years, I've stopped here every time I pass through Lone Pine which is about twice a year. It's not out of this world but they make a great hand-dipped soft serve. I had a malt this last time through it was a decent. Lone Pine isn't the "cool spot" on the run up 395, so just saying the words "Frosty Chalet" brings back chilly memories and good times. I can't comment on their food as I have not tried any of it. I'm there for the ice cold treats! read more

For years this was the place to stop in Lone Pine it was so much better than any fast food places there. We used to always stop there every time we were in the area. The burgers were thick, juicy and very tasty. The fries were the best, the seasoning was different than any other seasoning I've ever tasted, they were the best, then they closed, which I could never understand because they were always busy. Fast forward to earlier this year, every time I went up that way I noticed that they were working on the place and couldn't wait until they opened back up hoping it would be the same as it used to be. Recently on the way back from a day of fishing we stopped for a late lunch/early dinner. Upon walking in we noticed that the same decor seemed to be on the walls, that's a good thing. The prices were a little on the high end but I remembered the food being worth the price. Then I talked to the cashier and was very pleased to hear that it was the original owners kids that reopened it, WOO HOO! I ordered the same items that I used to order years back, a cheeseburger and fries and patiently waited in anticipation to once again enjoy the meal. That's the end of the good things I have to say about it. The burger was not as thick and juicy as they used to be. I believe they used to be hand made with fresh beef, at least they tasted like it. I was so surprised that the burger was a small, flat, frozen, no better than McDonald's type burger. Onto the fries, they used to be very thick and tasty, once again I believe they were homemade, not anymore. They were basic frozen crinkle cut fries. I do however have to say that the seasoning salt was as good as it used to be, very tasty but I still was not impressed. Would I go there again, very doubtful, unless they go back to the way it used to be. Yes, their prices are high but in the past they were justified because of the quality of the food, sadly, in my opinion, not anymore. read more

We stop here every time we are in town. They seem to always be busy but it is worth the wait. This place is cash only so be prepared. We usually get hot dogs and shakes. read more

I had a grilled cheese sandwich, fries, and a chocolate dipped vanilla cone. All were delish. I'd definitely stop here again if I'm going through Lone Pine. Prices are very reasonable. Their burgers looked amazing and fresh. They also have corn dogs, onion rings, and taquitos. Staff was friendly and my order was up in a flash. They're cash only, so beware. read more

If you're going to get a fast food burger, why go to a soulless chain when you can go to a place like Frosty Chalet? Reminiscent of the local burger places I'd go to when I was growing up in the '60s, it's burgers, fries, onion rings, and ice-cream treats make it a good place to stop in with your family, or after a week of backpacking (as was the case with me and my partner). They have an interesting "peanut butter" dip option in addition to the usual chocolate for their soft-serve cones. read more

Great no nonsense menu, everything is fresh and tasty! Delicious soft serve ice cream and shakes nothing overly fancy just good food! read more

Frosty Chalet - Burgers Near Me - Lone Pine, California

I've definitely been having bad luck lately. I was excited to try Frosty Chalet recently while on a drive to Mammoth Lakes for a camping trip. Rather than go to a fast-food chain, I wanted to support a local business that been around for a long time. The menu includes a chicken basket which unfortunately they didn't have available the day I was there. Instead I opted for a cheeseburger and fries. I took my order across the street and ate at a table in the park. I took a bite of my burger and looked down -- and there was A HAIR in it. I also noticed the meat wasn't cooked thoroughly and the inside was very pink and rare-looking. I was even more appalled that the meat patty wasn't even thick so I'm not sure they even grilled it for an appropriate amount of time for it to be cooked through. Yikes. More disturbing was the fact that the man grilling the food didn't have long hair so I'm not sure how it ended up in my food... All in all, disappointing meal and sadly I probably would have been better of dining at Carl's Jr across the street. Perhaps it's my fault for ordering food here instead of opting for the shakes or ice cream. read more

Went there tonight and was ignored by the older gentleman at the register. Kept talking to some other guy while we just waited there for nearly 5 min. We left and went to Carl's Jr and ended up saving a lot of money. Not very good business practices read more

Not sure what all the hype is about. Normally when passing through pine pine we stop at the Pizza Factory, but after a few days backpacking the wilderness we just wanted a great burger and fries. Maybe I caught Frosty's on an off day, but we waited 35 minutes for a couple of double cheese burgers and fries. The fries were great, the burgers were so-so thin, flimsy meat that was overlooked, and the buns were nothing special. If you're looking for a good burger in Lone Pine, this would not be my first choice. I think next time we're sticking with the Pizza Factory. read more

For a small little "shack", this little place packs a punch!! Quick burgers and ice cream stop on way home from Mammoth. Kids grabbed Cheeseburgers and Onion Rings. Hubby and I got "lettuce wrap" burgers (sans buns). After the meal, we all had ice cream to go on the road with us. Not gourmet, but tasty and the perfect end to our Labor Day weekend vacation. Reminded us of the little summertime burger/ice cream stops in upstate NY. Great small, non-commercialized eats!! read more

Frosty Chalet - The menu board. Small inside dining area. - Burgers Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Not Good! The other reviews must be friends of this place. The burger and bun was burnt, over cooked and scrawny. Also they wanted .50 cents for extra dressing. I did not try the shakes. That must be what they like here. read more

Frosty chalet has a cute old school gimmick and decent fast food. I ordered a cheese burger(no sauce) and a vanilla shake. The burger was juicy even without sauce and the shake had a wonderful consistency. That said it's quite pricey for what it is, I decided to not order fries as a result. read more

I sent three young teenage girls inside here today. They all came out saying how incredibly rude the older lady was to them. The youngest said she asked for a 'chocolate malt please' and the lady said to her 'that sucks'. They said she was rude to everyone, but the younger employees working in the back were nice. They said she was yelling at the employees too as well as being rude to customers. I gave them a $20.00 bill for whatever ice cream they wanted to get. They came back with change of less than a dollar for two malts and a hot fudge sundae. We will not be returning customers!!! Rude, slow and overpriced!!!. She should not be working in the front with customers!!! read more

Crappy service, very rude and unprofessional. I understand that covid is changing Businesses but for them to allow everyone to get ice cream then to grab the door handle and close it on us, because we are just passing threw/ not locals , and say they are now closed and then allow the people behind us service is just rude! read more

I have eaten at the frosty several times now and have purposely waited to review them because some of the negative reviews! I don't like to review a business on the first visit I don't feel it is fair to the customers or the business. I have always had quick friendly service at each visit. The employees from young to old have been quite helpful with questions and chatty each time I have initiated conversation. Something you don't usually see in this type of business any more. (It really reminds me of a old school small town business) The menu has a nice variety of items to choose from, not to many or to few. I haven't had everything on the menu but the items Ive tried have been good to outstanding! The Cheese burgers are definitely my favorite!!! Ive seen so many other fast food chains show photos of the food and when you get the real thing its not even close to what the picture looks like. These burgers look fresh and as attractive as a magazine ad (Lol) Other customers have recommended to me to try the double cheese burgers but I personally like singles, Better balance of flavors so I end up buying 2 cheeseburgers opposed to a double. The thought of ordering 6 crosses my mind every time I order, there just so damn good! Occasionally I will add a hot fudge sunday to my order. I like the fact they are not some skimpy little water cooler cup with ice cream in it, you get what you pay for! The fries have been awesome every time I have ordered. They are crisp hot and the seasoning makes them very addictive! The one thing that really surprised me the most was how clean the kitchen and dining area is. I work in a industry where I am exposed to dozens of commercial kitchens and the Frosty Chalet hands down without a doubt has the cleanest kitchen I have ever seen!!! You can see through the window on the side of the building where they make your food. It appears to be a old building but it has a sparkle like its brand new and just came out of a box! Ive eaten at the other burger places from time to time and after eating here a person would have to be nuts to want anything else! I would choose here over In and Out Burger and Im a big fan of In and Out. I don't usually rave about a business this much but this place truly is special! A "Must stop" when passing through Lone Pine Ca. read more

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It's decent, old fashioned fast food. Pretty pricey though especially with a Carl's Jr right across the street. But they've got that old fashioned atmosphere. Tried the cheeseburger, onion rings, chicken strips, fries, and dipped ice cream. The food overall tasted good and fresh. The onion rings had a nice light batter but it was a little bit too greasy. The ice cream was rich and creamy. Overall good taste, but pricey enough that I likely wouldn't be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Fun novelty place along the highway. If you are going to get ice cream on a hot day, eat it quick because it will leave its mark.. All over you! Chocolate dipped cone was great! And be aware it's CASH ONLY read more

I love stopping here on the way to/from Mammoth. The only grip I have is that it's not open for the winter! Great spot for a a good old fashioned burger and onion rings, or just a peanut butter (or chocolate) dipped soft-serve cone. One day I'll splurge and get sprinkles too! It's cash only. Please please pretty please stay open for the winter! read more

It's tough when you're in a small town you haven't been to, and you are looking for somewhere to eat. And you pick a place that looks really, really cool from the outside, and it's not a chain, and it's obviously local. And you hope for good things. And you kind of expect it all to be good- not outstanding, but good. This just wasn't it. It started with the fact they took cash only on our visit. I had a card but they wanted cash. Considering that two burgers and two shakes cost over $20, that's not cool. As an out-of-town visitor, I'm holding on to cash for specific purchases. The Frosty Chalet should accept a card. Oh well. The burgers were not very good, either. At this point I'm hoping they'll be good. When the waitress asks if you want to add fries to the order (at an extra cost) you know you shouldn't expect much. Fries and burger should go hand-in-hand, but not here. The burgers tasted bland and normal. The service seemed confused about what to put on and not put on the burger (they got it right, just, not quite sure.. it's sad when you just need instructions like "No pickles, please" and it seems to confuse them). The shakes were tasty and exactly what you'd expect from a place like this. Probably this is the only reason to visit Frosty Chalet. read more

I had seen a few reviews on this place and so we stopped in for lunch today while going through Lone Pine. I was dissappointed because for the price its not very good for what you get. Have cash only they don't take anything else. Burgers are small, and have no flavor. They used processed cheese in the burger and grilled cheese, yuck. Meat patti was super thin. Fries were okay, but the gentleman taking orders didnt seem overly friendly. The lady giving the food orders was rude and snatched the number tag rudely from my husbands hand. It could be cleaner, this place could be good, it has potential but I don't ever plan on stopping back in sorry. Its a small town and you'd think you'd want customers coming back when in the area. But they dont seem to care. Simple ice cream cones were a bit pricey and I think its those cheap swirl mixes. So if you decide to go in hope your happy because I wasn't. read more

Let me preface this review by saying we only got a milkshake and have only been there once. That being said, this was a perfect stop for us on our drive! Almost wish we had eaten lunch here too actually. Reminded me of a local place I grew up on in LA called Fosters Freeze that I haven't been too in forever. We got a large vanilla milkshake to go - one of the best we had had in a long time. Tasted like real vanilla and real ice cream. Couldn't stop drinking it. Love supporting these small local places in small towns! read more