Frost Bite

I used to really enjoy this place, but lately, the quality of the ice cream has been inconsistent. One day it'll be icy and just 'meh' and the next day it's smooth, creamy and delightful. What isn't delightful are the outrageous prices they're charging for a simple small vanilla cone....$2.50! And when I say small, I'm talking Jr cone size.  

I typically like to support local business, but I feel like their prices are out of line with the inconsistent product they're providing (chintzy is another word that comes to mind), and there is plenty of ice cream competition in the area who can win my business.

I've lived in the Avon area on toward Indy for many years now.  I've seen this place on my jaunts out to Plainfield or Danville, so I decided to give it a go.

I am in LOVE with their Frosts (which are Blizzards in DQease).  I ordered a medium and it is insanely huge, so I would recommend a small.  The price of their food and ice-cream is insanely reasonable.  I got a Frost and a cone for around $5.00 -- way cheaper than any other place.  The ice-cream they use tastes awesome.  

It is a random reference, but I am originally from Moline, Illinois -- and this place is the closest thing to a Whitey's Ice Cream I have ever found!  Eating at Frostbite makes me feel like I'm back in my hometown.

I've never tried the burgers, fries, etc. but they look pretty delicious so I would give it a try if it were lunch-time.

Frostbite is great in my book for the excellent flavor, the value for the money, and the fact that it is one of those small, locally owned places (so much better than the large chain places).

Really disappointed with Frost Bite. It used to be GREAT - the frost was the best, hands down, drive the extra 10 minutes out of the way because the other chain ice cream places don't live up to them.

However, the last 3 visits have resulted in less than good frosts - most of the time the add ins are only about 1/2 way through the cup. No huge chunks of it draped on top like before.

Here is the kicker though - went there tonight - place was packed. Tons of families waiting for orders - lots of kids - little ones excited and waiting for ice cream. They were terribly understaffed, it was taking over 10 minutes to get out the orders. Then two middle aged people walk up, knock on the window, the owner comes over, greets them (obviously knew them) and proceeds to make their orders. They didn't wait in line to order, they didn't wait to get their food and every little kid waiting patiently just looked at them like "how come they get to cut." Then the owner didn't bother to stay upfront and help the obviously overwhelmed workers - he walked out back and had a seat.

The ice cream, no matter how good, isn't worth me supporting that type of poor customer service. Orange Leaf frozen yogurt - here I come.