Thrifty Ice Cream Plant

Ice cream shop · El Monte

Thrifty Ice Cream Plant

Ice cream shop · El Monte

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9146 Telstar Ave, El Monte, CA 91731

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Thrifty Ice Cream is a beloved local gem in El Monte, known for its classic flavors and affordable delights, churning out creamy happiness since '76.  

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9146 Telstar Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 Get directions

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9146 Telstar Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 Get directions

+1 626 571 0122
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@thriftyicecream
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wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Mar 5, 2025

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A Tour of the 50-Year-Old Thrifty Ice Cream Factory in Los Angeles - Eater LA

"The Thrifty Ice Cream plant has been churning out millions of gallons of the frozen treat since 1976. Located in an industrial pocket between the 10 Freeway and Rosemead Boulevard, it has become a local favorite for more than 80 years, known for its affordability and convenience. The plant employs a formidable army of workers and produces 60,000 gallons (or 1.5 million scoops) each day. Thrifty ice cream's unique shape and proprietary scooper design have contributed to its success, along with the plant's recent modernization efforts to maintain competitive pricing without sacrificing quality." - Cathy Chaplin

https://la.eater.com/2023/10/17/23870912/thrifty-ice-cream-factory-los-angeles-el-monte-rite-aid
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james mendenhall

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Very tight driveway for tractor and trailer, not designed for 53 footers. One way in and out. Be prepared to wait to come in if a truck is leaving out. You may be holding up traffic at the 2 way intersection. Been waiting for an hour to get unloaded.

Mrs. Lee

Google
😄We visited the Thrifty Ice Cream Plant😋 today and it was a marvelous experience. Mr. Briggs (Tim) who led our tour has been working with the company for approximately 36 years and his love and enthusiasm transpires through his outgoing voice and friendly personality. Personally, as a mother of four children, the only production plants I ever seen have been on television, in programs like Mrs. Rogers Neighborhood or How it's Made. However, today our kind and helpful tour guide Mr. Briggs, shared with us an experience that will stay in our memories for a lifetime. Mr. Briggs has had such a positive time in Thrifty Ice Cream that he said in his words "it's like a family" and that's the kind of spirit we encountered today as we meet with Mr. Privitt and Mr. Arellano who also helped lead the tour. From the careful manufacturing process, to the assembly, to the traveling through conveyor belts and the quality control workers, it was like observing an enchanted world of sweet, rich, goodness! This Thrifty Ice Cream Plant is a beautiful, hidden 💎 gem in the city of El Monte and I am so happy to know that their flavour full ice cream 🍨 is made locally and it's supporting the community with many jobs. At the end of the Ice Cream Plant tour we were spoiled with many samples of delicious 🍨 ice cream that Mr. Tim was glad to serve our children and adults. Flavors like black cherry 🍒, 🍓 strawberry lemonade 🍋 sherbet, macadamia caramel, 🍊 orange sherbet, cotton candy 🍭, cookies 'n cream, 🍫 chocolate malted krunch, rocky road ice cream 🍨 and many others I cannot recalled by name. The delicious, sweet milky flavors of dreamy goodness brought back memories of my time as a youth, (about thirty two years ago or so) when I used to work in South Pasadena on Fair Oaks Ave. I remember getting off work at the local fast food restaurant nearby and stopping at Thrifty (Rite Aid) to purchase a single scoop or sometimes double scoop of ice cream 🍨 goodness to enjoy as I walked 2.4 miles to my home in Alhambra. I was very pleased to be reminded that markets such as Albertsons, Northgate Market, Smart & Final, Rite Aid and Vons carry their delicious 😋 Thrifty ice cream 🍨 and if that's not enough even Instacart delivers it right at your door. 🤤If you read thus far, what are you waiting? Go purchase your own tub of Thrifty Ice Cream 🍨 today and share it with your own family 😋 creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Carmen Torres

Google
Really disappointed..... Bought Thrifty ice cream (pineapple coconut) at our local supermarket. Was looking forward to having some. The ice cream is not like it used to be. It tasted like vanilla with a hint of pineapple and barely a hint of coconut. Will think twice before I chose to buy your brand again 😢

hector Cabral

Google
Ever since RiteAid closed every store is selling your brand of Ice Cream at very high expe ce ignorant prices. Ridiculous stupid prices. Rite Aid had the at 2 @ 7 or 8. 1 stupid spot has them at7 ea. Now go make a deal w Stater Bros or I'll. Ban you Madafakas for life

Joey Bartley

Google
Best Chocolate Chip on West Coast! Wish this Rite Aid in Northwest Bellingham, Wa would get its inventory act together 😡 Imagine empty freezers or just two flavors in one cold case, the other empty. This particular Rite Aid is pretty bad on stocking the best Ice Cream in the U.S!

Waltet Young

Google
I Love Thrifty Ice Cream and my Favorite is Chocolate Chip and I refuse to eat any other brand of chocolate chip ice cream. With that being said why is there not a pint size of chocolate chip ice cream available for sale at the rite aid stores that's just not fair at all. Help your customers out with making that available to us. They will sell out just like they are always sold out in the large sizes. Please Make A Pint Size Chocolate Chip ice cream To Be Sold In The Stores. Thanks

Mags Mimi

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The best ice cream ever. Takes me back to my childhood.

Average Guy

Google
This is where they make that wonderful deliciousness that's called Thrifty ice cream. Best darn ice cream at a y price...its great that it's only a couple of bucks. Classic flavors. They don't sell directly here, but it's still cool to see the factory.