Chocolate Nut Dipped Cone
Name: Kline’s Freeze
Location: Manassas,VA
Meal: Chili dog, chocolate dipped cone, and a Pepsi
Type: Ice cream stand
You don’t find too many old independent restaurants in my Northern Virginia neck of the woods. Kline’s Freeze is a great exception to that rule. Perched atop a hill just a few minutes into Prince William county off of Route 28, Kline’s has been serving up great food and treats for decades now. Obviously, a restaurant with Freeze in its name and a giant cone on top is going to specialize in ice cream but they serve up a decent menu of freshly prepared foods as well. The service was quick albeit a little spotty; all the employees seemed to be high school age and content with acting like high schoolers. Given the steady line of customers when I was there (on a overcast lazy Sunday nonetheless) they seem to be doing a good enough job as is.
Kline’s chili dog is good, fairly humble but still enjoyable. I made the mistake of ordering my chili dog with everything on it, that included ketchup, mustard, relish, onion, and finally the chili. Kline’s chili is not spicy at all, its actually a little sweet. When I unwrapped the chili dog I immediately was reminded of the sloppy joes my Mom used to make. The chili, ketchup, and relish combined to make for a too sweet dog. Next time I go I will be sure to specify just mustard and onions on my chili dog but I will be ordering it again.
As mentioned the ice cream is Kline’s star product, soft serve in this case. Your choices are chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. I opted for a chocolate and nut dipped vanilla ice cream cone. I am normally not a fan of hard shell dipped cones; they leave my mouth with a waxy feeling, Kline’s had none. Even on an overcast day my cone was a refreshing treat. Be prepared to eat fast as the chocolate they dip your cone in is hot enough to jump start the melting process.
Kline’s Freeze is a spot worth visiting, an independent restaurant still taking pride in their product. Ice cream doesn’t have to be expensive, they remembers this and keeps their entire menu very well priced. Don’t forget the nice side effect of going to eat at Kline’s in Manassas, you’ll be in Prince William county was gas is cheap.
Kline's Freeze
Chili Dog
There is a lot to order at Kline's
I have driven by the Kline’s on 28 for years but have never really had the opportunity to stop (visiting family or in a rush to work). But tonight I decided that I had to stop. The food is great the staff is friendly. I will definitely make the effort to stop again. The stand on 28 just takes you back to a simpler time (not that all was wonderful in the past, far from it) when good food and friendly staff was important.