Jun 21, 2016 · Travel back in time to the days before Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry by taking a trip to one of these classic corner soda fountains and ice cream parlors.

Jun 2, 2022 · Furniture designer Heywood-Wakefield noted that soda fountains of this time really came into their iconic look. So iconic, in fact, that soda fountains still endure as a fixture of the 50s, even though one could argue that the soda fountain's real heyday was …

Feb 21, 2021 · Visiting an old-fashioned soda fountain is like jumping back in time. Luckily these American treasures have been reserved across the country, some of them open and running for up to 100...

Mar 10, 2021 · These early fountains dispensed carbonated waters and drinks including C.O. Cocktails (castor oil and soda), celery caffeine bromide, and “Moxie Nerve Food” to middle-aged men suffering from ...

Sep 21, 2019 · The popularity of soda fountains collapsed in the 1970s with the introduction of fast foods, commercial ice cream, bottled soft drinks, and restaurants. Today, the soda fountain is nothing other than a small, self-serve soft drink dispenser.

Aug 7, 2022 · A hundred years ago, a soda fountain wasn’t something you pressed a cup up against so a couple dozen ounces of a delicious ready-to-drink beverage would be poured into your cup. Back in the day, fizzy soft drinks were prepared more like a drink at Starbucks — with a pump of flavor mixed into a base beverage.

Mar 4, 2025 · While the old-fashioned soda fountain began to decline in popularity after Prohibition was repealed (and bottle caps were invented), these family-run institutions around the country are keeping the tradition alive.

May 2, 2024 · While the number of soda fountains across the U.S. declined dramatically beginning in the 1970s, there are still plenty of old fashioned soda fountains — and some newbies — operating across the country serving up classic treats like floats, malts, phosphates, sundaes, and diner fare that will transport customers back to the past.

Aug 16, 2023 · Vintage enthusiasts can ogle a classic Bastian-Blessing soda fountain behind the counter while sipping a “Zinger,” an old-school phosphate soda. Hand-spun milkshakes made with local ice cream come in a mind-boggling range of flavors, including hot fudge butterscotch, peanut butter caramel, and pineapple.

Aug 8, 2014 · Don't miss their signature homemade soda syrups which add a unique twist to their carbonated creations, ensuring that every sip takes you on a nostalgic journey through America's soda fountain history.