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Glass Chillers & Frosters

Commercial Glass Frosters & Glass Chillers in Toronto & Canada

Serve beer, cocktails, and specialty drinks in a frosted glass fresh out of the freezer with Phoenix Food Equipment's Glass Chillers & Frosters collection — countertop-height chest units that hold dozens of mugs or steins well below freezing, so a layer of frost forms on the glass before it ever touches a drink. Choose a compact 24 to 26 inch single-lid froster for a small bar, or size up to a 48 to 50 inch model that holds 240-plus mugs for a high-volume brewpub or banquet hall. Our lineup includes Atosa and Omcan with stainless or coated aluminum interiors and lockable sliding lids, EFI with a corrosion-resistant vinyl exterior and digital temperature display, and True Refrigeration, whose Glass & Plate Chiller series doubles as a plate chiller for chilled salad or dessert service. Pair one with a Back Bar Cooler or Beer Dispensing Cooler to keep drinks and glassware both at serving temperature. Whether you're stocking a bar in Toronto, a brewery in Mississauga, or a restaurant right here in Vaughan, we ship glass frosters across the GTA — Markham and Hamilton included — and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

How many mugs does a commercial glass froster hold?

Capacity scales with width, and it's fairly consistent across brands. Our smallest 24 to 26 inch single-lid frosters hold about 90 mugs or 85 steins — enough for a small bar's chilled glass supply. A mid-size 36 inch model holds around 180 mugs, and our largest 48 to 50 inch units hold up to 250 mugs or 240 steins, enough to keep a busy brewpub or banquet hall stocked with frosted glassware through a full shift.

What temperature should a glass froster be set to?

A glass froster runs well below freezing — our lineup spans roughly 5°F down to -8°F (-15°C to -22°C), compared to a bar fridge or bottle cooler's 33°F to 38°F. That's cold enough to build a visible layer of frost on the glass rather than just chilling it, which is the whole difference between a froster and a standard refrigerator.

Does a glass froster need auto-defrost?

Most glass frosters run without an automatic defrost cycle, since defrosting introduces warm air that would undo the frost building on the glass — part of why these units sit well below freezing instead of just refrigerator-cold. True Refrigeration's Glass & Plate Chiller series is the one line in our lineup built with an auto-defrost system, trading a touch of frosting consistency for lower manual upkeep — worth factoring in if you're frosting glasses daily.