Jefferson Soda Fountain
Oak Ridge, TN • ★ 4.6 (713 Google reviews)
The Story
Built for the Manhattan Project's instant town, the Jefferson circle still holds its drug store and its fountain. It's one of the few places you can eat a grilled cheese inside a piece of 1940s government planning.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Scotty Pressley
★ 5 • 2 months ago
What a hidden treat nestled in the mountains of Oak Ridge, Tennessee! I had been working in Oak Ridge but living in Knoxville but never came into the town much. Now that my family has a house in Oak Ridge, I figured I'd explore out a bit and found this beauty off Jefferson Circle area near the Turnpike. I spent maybe $30-ish dollars on a delicious butter pecan milkshake, 3 Vegatable/Fruit tray, and kids meal of popcorn chicken and tots, and Myrtle Burger with seasoned curly fries. The kids meal was for my son, and my wide and I would share the Myrtle Burger meal for dinner, but that vegetable/fruit tray was surprisingly filling with that milkshake! It was delicious too!! Sides of tropical fruit, pickled beets, and mashed potatoes was all it took! The Myrtle Burger and fries were A+ cooked and prepared to perfection! Also, what a great staff here! Servers Lacey, Riley, and Christina were so helpful, informative, and worked hard to get my order in a timely fashion, and the cooks, Traci and Sherry, were two of the nicest and helpful people, as well. The entire staff including those behind the scenes not named were all wonderful! This will definitely be a place I return to often! I can't wait to try the catfish, and I just know my son is going to love the milkshakes as much as I do! He loved the popcorn chicken and tots! Thank you, Jefferson Soda Fountain!! Hopefully people will come in droves and experience this one-of-a kind southern cooking and walk away happy like I did!
Lorna Mosbacher
★ 5 • 3 months ago
Just passing through and found this little gem. Can't beat the prices or service. Great breakfast. Super friendly. Definitely a local hangout.
Beto Cumming
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Today, I went to The Jefferson Fountain to visit with friends. I got a chocolate malt. Yes, it was tasty. The waitress, who made it, told me that she had worked for two years at Baskin-Robbins. She knew what she was doing.
Jolene Beverwyk
★ 4 • 3 months ago
I was a regular here for a while. Pancakes were pancakes, nothing special but they were big and I didnt have to make them. My biggest issue is the bacon is precooked then reheated on the grill which either makes it burnt or doesn't get half of it cooked at all. Half burnt, half not cooked, yuck- the eggs are cooked correctly to your way. I got mine over medium and that was spot on. My husband gets the biscuits and gravy and he likes it. They have oatmeal and grits which is nice. The prices are reasonable. If you are looking for a home cooked meal, this place is a good stop. They have a lot of regulars so dont feel like you are getting ignored when you are there, they never forget you. They really are the sweetest bunch of ladies.
