Fosters Freeze — Restaurant in Reedley

This is an update to my Foster's Freeze review. Since going under new management the quality of the food doesn't match the price. It is no longer good. I so not recommend eating there.

This place has been in Reedley since 1962. The building and kitchen have seen some upgrades since then. I remember when the walls where white and had tin signs on them. I even remember the walk up windows. In the 90's they painted the walls and put up some ugly wallpaper. I think they upgraded their tables and chairs at that time. The ceiling collapsed, during one of the heavy rain storms before the most recent drought. It might have been at that time they painted the dining room its current color. I think it looks good. They painted the kitchen black, it looked terrible and no matter how hard the guys behind the counter kept it clean, it looked filthy. The kitchen color didn't stay black for long.

The food has been consistently good, some folks even believe that it is the best place for a burger and fries in town. They typically use quality ingredients, however they also try to keep prices low, I think that is why it seems as if their burger patties are thinner than most other fast food restaurants in town.

Their staff can be warm and friendly, however recently (fall/winter 2018, Spring 2019) the night crew was doing a HUGE FAST FOOD NO NO. They where not turning the lights on to the signs or the parking lot. Foster Freeze closes at 9pm, but it looked closed at 5pm during the winter because of this. People all over town where like, "Is it open? I mean I see people in there, but it is so dark. Is it open?" I know Fosters lost money over the winter because of that. It seemed to me that the night staff didn't want to work. I believe management has taken care or the problem.

I know this is a long review, but it is a place I have fond memories of, and if I could, would probably be eating at more often. Yes the building is old, yes there was some problems with the staff, yes it does seem like you are getting skimped on the food. However the franchise owner does care for the building, has corrected the problem with the staff, and tries to sell quality items at an affordable price.

Don't forget to order your fries extra crispy!

The rest...

Fosters is one of my favorite places to go to in town. I've been going here since I was a kid, but lately, it has undergone some changes with the new owner. The bathroom has been redone from a tiny crawl space to a nice-sized (handicapped-friendly) bathroom. The patio has been redone as well, so it doesn't feel like you're eating in a cage. And idk what he's done with the menu, but there are TONS of choices and the food is amazing! I call it my local in-n-out because the burgers are fresh and amazing! There is always some good sweet treat to choose from here. And my kids love coming here. The owner remembers my kids every time we come and always asks them about school, life, and their hobbies, etc. It's always a good time when we go eat...

Eh..recently I’ve noticed several noticeable changes, like an entire new electronic menu, tables being moved around and out of the closed off caged area, which is now removed, possibly new paint...not sure on that last one, but anyways I stopped by to see if they’re food has changed, ordered they’re spicy chicken sandwich...got home and opened the bag..and eh..it was my first time getting their chicken sandwich...it Came with two ranch dips, and a couple of jalapeños..interesting this reminds me a lot of In-N-Out..soo yea that’s all...I’m curious if this place is under new ownership?! Well guess we’ll see what’s to come in the near future, hopefully when this COVID19...