Since 1949, the corner of Garnet Avenue and Haines Street has been home to Mr. Frostie, an ice cream and dessert shop at 1470 Garnet Ave, 92109, that ranks among Pacific Beach's longest-running small businesses. The current family has owned the shop since 1978, making them the longest-tenured operators in Mr. Frostie's seven-decade history. Five of their children have worked behind the counter over the years, and two grandchildren are reportedly already in training. The menu centers on premium reduced-fat soft serve ice cream, dipped cones in chocolate, cherry, and butterscotch, thick milkshakes, and nostalgic fountain drinks like cherry Cokes, chocolate sodas, and root beer floats. The walk-up window and small parking lot keep things moving even when summer lines stretch around the building—a common sight for a shop that has become a post-beach ritual for generations of San Diegans. Families grabbing a cone after dinner often start the evening with a pie from Filippis Pizza Grotto Pacific Beach just down the road. Cold deli sandwiches and chili cheese dogs round out the savory side of the menu for those who want lunch before dessert. Regulars are encouraged to buy a t-shirt, snap a photo somewhere interesting, and bring it back for a spot in the shop's window gallery of fan photos. Late-night strollers heading home along Garnet can swing by Coaster Saloon for live music and drinks before capping the night with a cone. Hours run daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a noon start on Sundays.