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A curated directory of the soda fountains, ice cream parlors and pop shops keeping the carbonated dream alive — pharmacy counters, checkerboard parlors, dirty soda windows and bottle shops, mapped state by state.

Word from the Counter

Real reviews from the highest-rated fountains, parlors and soda windows we've mapped.

Candy Shop★★★★★

“We had such a great experience at Candy World! We got the Arnold Palmer with strawberry Dole, and it was absolutely delicious and so refreshing. The customer service made the visit even better. T and Ari were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful fr…”

ginavelt doe · 3 weeks ago

Candy World Drinks N’ Treats

Snellville, GA

★ 5.02,240 reviews

Retro Parlor★★★★★

“This was an amazing side quest. I’ve never had vegan ice cream. It was so tasty, she was very patient with me, nice and professional. I absolutely recommend. 10/10 !! I got a shake and now it’s done and I want more.”

Rahshida Archibald · a month ago

eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company

Atlanta, GA

★ 5.01,663 reviews

Retro Parlor★★★★★

“Faith and Jaylean were excellent! Love the decorations! The drink selections were endless!! So good”

ryleigh cameron · 4 months ago

Filthy Fizz

Martinsburg, WV

★ 5.01,002 reviews

Retro Parlor★★★★★

“Everything you could ever ask for! Excellent customer service, cool vibes, unique flavors, and DELICIOUS ICE CREAM! Everything we sampled was 10/10. My favorite was the soursop one, and the African dream cream was a very close second! These are cashew ba…”

Kayla Ewert · 2 months ago

Cajou Plant-Based Ice Cream

Baltimore, MD

★ 5.0664 reviews

Retro Parlor★★★★★

“This place is so cute! The ice cream was delicious, of course! The employees were helpful and gave recommendations for different flavors and let me have a few samples. I'm glad I could finally check it out! It is such a fun place to go during the summer.”

Brittany Hawn · 3 months ago

Dee's Ice Cream Trolley

Boise, ID

★ 5.0577 reviews

Retro Parlor★★★★★

“Super nice little market with cool souvenirs! super welcoming — especially thanks to Larry, who was incredibly friendly. You can feed the donkeys, and they also have two mini horses and a beautiful big one to see. Such a fun and unexpected stop — we hope…”

Arianna · 10 months ago

Death Valley Marketplace

Pahrump, NV

★ 5.0454 reviews

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(402) Creamery at Fallbrook in Lincoln, NE

(402) Creamery at Fallbrook

★ 4.8 (62)

Lincoln's Fallbrook gem: classic scoops and shakes served with a wink and a smile.

SundaesWaffle cones

Lincoln, NE

(402) Creamery at Telegraph in Lincoln, NE

(402) Creamery at Telegraph

★ 4.7 (513)

Scoop up nostalgia at this Lincoln gem, serving creamy delights and classic soda-fountain charm.

SundaesWaffle cones

Lincoln, NE

(402) Creamery at Village Gardens in Lincoln, NE

(402) Creamery at Village Gardens

★ 4.8 (426)

Step back in time: this Lincoln creamery swirls classic soda fountain charm with luscious ice cream delights.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Lincoln, NE

1895 Homemade Ice Cream in Shawnee, OK

1895 Homemade Ice Cream

★ 5 (69)

Shawnee's 1895 Homemade Ice Cream: a nostalgic scoop of pure, old-fashioned frozen delight you simply can't miss!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Shawnee, OK

2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery in St Paul, MN

2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery

★ 4.9 (924)

**2 Scoops dishes up classic sundaes, homemade cones, and diner delights for a taste of sweet St. Paul nostalgia.**

SundaesWaffle cones

St Paul, MN

4th St. Sweets in Norfolk, NE

4th St. Sweets

★ 5 (34)

Step back in time for frosty treats and classic confections at 4th St. Sweets!

MaltsSoft serve

Norfolk, NE

66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM

66 Diner

★ 4.5 (5666)

Experience a whimsical journey down Route 66, where classic diner fare meets a vibrant, retro atmosphere.

MilkshakesLunch counter classics

Albuquerque, NM

A Cone to Pick in Canton, GA

A Cone to Pick

Mid-century counter

An ice cream parlor inside an antique store, built along a long mid-century main street fountain counter.

SundaesFloats

Canton, GA

A Scoop or Two in Dayton, NV

A Scoop or Two

★ 4.8 (80)

Dayton's A Scoop or Two: Dive into sweet nostalgia with sundaes and smiles, a classic taste of yesteryear.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Dayton, NV

A. Schwab in Memphis, TN

A. Schwab

1876

Step back in time at this iconic Beale Street general store, where history and sweet treats blend seamlessly in a Memphis original.

Hand-spun maltsMilkshakes

Memphis, TN

A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant in West Hartford, CT

A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant

★ 4.2 (1538)

Circa-1940 diner offering breakfast all day & over 40 flavors of ice cream, plus free WiFi.

West Hartford, CT

Abigail's Candy Shop in Clovis, CA

Abigail's Candy Shop

★ 4.5 (94)

Clovis, CA

Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory in Kissimmee, FL

Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory

★ 4.7 (4522)

Abracadabra: Custom ice cream conjured before your eyes with magical liquid nitrogen, plus pizza for the whole family!

MaltsSoft serve

Kissimmee, FL

ACME Ice Cream Parlor in Tappahannock, VA

Reported closed · per Google

ACME Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.7 (253)

Scoop up sweet nostalgia: ACME dishes classic cones and sundaes, a Tappahannock trip back to soda fountain bliss.

SundaesWaffle cones

Tappahannock, VA

Act One Ice Cream Parlor in Concrete, WA

Act One Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.9 (63)

Step back in time at Act One: scoops, sundaes, and classic soda fountain charm await in Concrete!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Concrete, WA

ADD DRUG in Athens, GA

ADD DRUG

★ 4.6 (57)

Five Points institution: pharmacy up front, soda and sandwiches at the counter.

Fountain CokeCounter sandwiches

Athens, GA

Adrian's Frozen Custard in Burlington, WI

Adrian's Frozen Custard

★ 4.8 (1202)

Adrian's: a sweet, retro parlor serving creamy custard, sundaes, and shakes under the sun.

SundaesWaffle cones

Burlington, WI

Agape Creamery in Millville, DE

Agape Creamery

★ 4.7 (347)

**Agape Creamery: Millville's sweet spot for timeless scoops and smiles, crafted with old-fashioned love.**

SundaesWaffle cones

Millville, DE

Aggie Ice Cream @ The Creamery in Logan, UT

Aggie Ice Cream @ The Creamery

★ 4.7 (2166)

Scoop up retro bliss: Aggie Ice Cream at The Creamery is Logan's legendary, creamy, cold perfection.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Logan, UT

Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates in Cincinnati, OH

Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates

1908

Step back in time to this turn-of-the-century parlor for exquisite handmade ice cream and chocolates, crafted with generations of care.

SundaesFresh fudge

Cincinnati, OH

AGW Ice Cream in Carrollton, GA

AGW Ice Cream

★ 4.7 (898)

Ice Cream Shop in Carrollton, rated 4.7 by locals.

Carrollton, GA

Airline Dairy Creme in Vandalia, OH

Airline Dairy Creme

1964

Step back into the 60s at this beloved Ohio spot, serving up creamy milkshakes and a taste of nostalgic burger joint charm.

MilkshakesLunch counter classics

Vandalia, OH

AJ's Soda Shop in Torrington, WY

AJ's Soda Shop

★ 4.7 (400)

Eastern Wyoming's drive-up soda shop in Torrington.

Dirty sodasShakes

Torrington, WY

Al's Cafe & Creamery in Elgin, IL

Al's Cafe & Creamery

★ 4.6 (975)

Step back in time: Elgin’s 1892 gem serves creative eats and delightful old-fashioned ice cream treats.

SundaesWaffle cones

Elgin, IL

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The 'Bubbles & Byways' Route

One Saturday, five counters, about 160 miles round trip out of Buford and back. Start with a chili dog, end with a bottle of birch beer.

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