Lindsey G
Foster’s Freeze has been a nostalgic staple in the San Jose–Campbell area for as long as I can remember. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, and every visit still brings back the same old-school charm — the glowing neon, the walk-up window, and the unmistakable smell of classic burgers and soft-serve cones.
Their chili cheese fries are the real deal — perfectly saturated with just the right balance of chili and melted cheese, comfort food at its finest. The malts and shakes are consistently delicious, though I sometimes wish they were a touch thicker — but honestly, that just adds to the old-fashioned feel that makes this place what it is.
Foster’s Freeze isn’t just a stop for a sweet tooth; it’s a piece of local history. If you grew up in this area, chances are you’ve shared a memory or two here — first dates, after-school treats, or late-night ice-cream runs. It’s one of those rare spots that never loses its soul.
If you’re craving a taste of classic California nostalgia, this is a must-visit.
… moreM Wong
This is a wonderful little ice cream shop I stopped by while I stayed one night in San Jose. Beware! The line can get long. I like the fact the place is open late, thus catering to a variety of audiences who like to stay up later at night. The shake was great. There wasn’t anything else to mention, except the fact the prices have gotten so high in the last few years (no fault of foster’s freeze of their own).
… moreDavid D
We felt the urge to its to go back in time to my youth tonite. So we went to fosters freeze for dinner. I had a chili cheese dog. My wife a hot dog, and my son chicken strips, fries, soda and shake. All told we spent 50 bucks, and all of us walked away hungry.
Although the food tasted good, the food volume has decreased enormously in the dozen or so years since I last ate here. The hot dog was barely 1/3 of an inch in diameter, there was less than 2 tablespoons of chili in that bun, and virtually zero cheese. A few flecks on the wrapper only… Seriously, that thing cost 7 bucks!
Same story for my wife’s hot dog and my sons chicken strips meal, although his was by far the largest of us three.
Yeah, it tasted about the same as it used to, but value per dollar, this is probably the worst food value in the entire bay area. Definitely an eye opening experience for me. After tonight’s experience, it will probably be another 12 years before we come back again too..
… moreCrystal Paz
I went in today to have lunch and I ordered the double decker meal in paid 17.99 for whatever cost it was up there though and the lady didn’t even put two burgers in there and when I told her that she only had one Burger in there and that I paid all that money for a double decker meal she told me she was going to check the cameras like I hid the other Patty somewhere I will never go there again that was the second time that they had did something to my food that wasn’t correct and she wouldn’t even refund me and to say she’s going to check the video because she put two patties in there when there was only one and we showed her right when we opened it is ridiculous when we left we asked if she checked the video to the other employee and he said she never came out and told us nothing but in reality there was nothing in there two pieces of cheese and old tomato and one patty what a shame
… moreHasan The Ruler
Food was amazing. I recommend the double chili cheese burger. If you decide to get the fries(which i did) definitely ask for the special sauce it pairs well with the frys
… moreJP Sharma
I love the old school feel to this place. The kiosk is a twist but glad to see they are keeping up with technology! Stay is always the nicest- super helpful!!
… moreR
Too expensive!! The Google menu price was $4.60 for the old fashioned single burger but at the store it was $8!! We got chili cheese fries, old fashioned single, and a Sunday and it came out to $30… Just go to an actual restaurant. Only got two stars instead of one because the workers were kind
… moreBradley Nakaji
This Foster’s Freeze is just like any other Foster’s Freeze in appearance, however that is where the similarities ended for us.
The very first annoyance was that person taking the orders could not hear/understand what was being said by us. However the person manning the grill five feet away could understand/hear just fine.
Second. The person at the grill (possibly the manager) and the order taker start an agreement. The grill man shouting orders and the other saying, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Third. The grill guy chews out a customer for using the hand cleaner. The grill guy saying that he reach around the plexiglass. Well I didn’t see the event but no excuse to chew out the customer.
Fourth and final. The burgers were greasy and unappealing. Picture attached. I am having a queasy stomach as I write this.
… moreSteven Brothers
I usually like greasy spoon type places, but this place is no good. The service was great and quick, but the food was terrible. Small portions, over cooked. The ice cream has a weird flavor. They put a lot of toppings in the twister, which sounds good, but it was way too much.
… moreMarilyn Ohiomu
The quality of the food is going down but the prices keep going up. I ordered a small twister.it was 11$ for 2 toppings. Cheese cake/reeses. The ice cream was melted and chunks blended In way to much it tasted like a penutbutter smoothie. It felt like i was eating a jar of cold melted pennut butter and not ice cream. I use to love the food here but the quality of it gets worst every time i come.
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