About Fanci Freez
Serving you since 1947! Our Story
Locally owned and operated, Fanci Freez has been serving Boise families delicious burgers, shakes and fast food for decades. Our little restaurant has seen the same customers come back time and again, some of them for 50 years! We feel fortunate to share this community with you, and look forward to creating more timeless bonds and memories.
a message from the owner
Fanci Freez was my mom’s favorite place! We are 5th and 6th generation Idahoans where my family raised cattle in Owyhee County, Idaho well over 120 years ago. As a former franchise owner of a fast casual burger chain, I learned a lot, but missed the ability to positively impact my community. Now, as the owners of Fanci Freez, we feel like we’re caretakers of this wonderful little restaurant that has been serving Boise families hamburgers, ice cream treats and milk shakes since 1947. We are proud to carry on the long-standing tradition of making customers for life by focusing on quality products with fast and friendly service. Our locally sourced beef comes from ranches in Idaho, Oregon and Utah and is never frozen to ensure you get a delicious hamburger every time! This would make Mom proud! Whether you’re a customer, or want to be part of the Fanci Freez family, we hope your experience with us is the best. Alison, Nick and I hope you enjoy the Treasure Valley's best family-owned place for burgers, shakes and finger steaks
Welcome to "the Freez"!
Bill Hawes
Gettin’ Fanci: Long-time Boise fast food restaurant shakes things up, puts staple product in store freezers
July 15, 2023
Community Invited to New Grocery Store Milkshake Sampling Events
June 26, 2023
Community Invited to New Grocery Store Milkshake Sampling Events
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd, 2023, 10AM to 5PM Other dates include: July 15th & 16th, July 29th & 30th, August 12th & 13th, August 26th & 27th at 10AM to 5PM each of those days
Where: 3 Albertsons store locations: Albertsons Marketplace -- 1219 Broadway Ave, Boise, ID Albertsons Marketplace -- 3499 E. Fairview, Meridian, ID Albertsons at 16th & State – 1650 W. State St, Boise, ID
What: Sampling events for a unique to the grocery market product are happening this summer to celebrate the release of a consumer version of the Treasure Valley’s very own Fanci Freez milkshake. This never before seen product is available in 3 flavors and is the same formulation of soft-serve milkshake from the popular restaurant. It is frozen and can be thawed by the consumer any time they want a refreshing milkshake. It takes about 30 seconds in the microwave if you want it even faster! Two 14-ounce cups and straws come in a resealable pouch. Fanci Freez is the iconic Boise, Idaho original that opened on State Street in 1947 and is the best place to get a milkshake all year ‘round. For more information please go to
Fanci Freeze Soft Serve Milkshakes
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October 19, 2017
Fanci Freez Gallery
