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Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain

Baxter Springs, KS • ★ 4.8 (36 Google reviews)

Inside Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain photo from Google
Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain photo from Google
Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain photo from Google

The Story

Baxter Springs sits on Kansas's 13-mile sliver of Route 66, and Monarch keeps a proper counter running beside the prescription window. Cherry limeade, a stool, and a wall of Mother Road photos.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Nicholas Rassel

    ★ 5 • 2 years ago

    My sister and I stopped in at Monarch while driving home from New Mexico. We arrived only about 20 minutes before they closed but we were greeted by the owner, Kelly, who promptly served us at the soda counter despite experiencing a rush in the pharmacy. Once things had calmed down for her, Kelly took the time to visit with us and another couple from Europe and told us the history of her business and the surrounding area. Kelly's hospitality was definitely one of the top highlights of our eastward Route 66 journey. If I ever find myself back in Baxter Springs, I will look forward to enjoying another old fashioned soda at this gem of an business!

  • Zac Clark

    ★ 5 • 5 years ago

    They weren't technically open for soda and ice cream when we stopped by, but they chose to let my family in so we could have a treat! It's a modern take on a throwback format, with a soda shop in an actual working pharmacy. The soda and ice cream were great and the staff was friendly and talented. Loved it!

  • Brian Hann

    ★ 5 • 8 months ago

    Friendly staff, always spotless, and an excellent ice cream and soda fountain. We never miss a chance to stop by!

  • Ronald Tunnell

    ★ 5 • 9 months ago

    They are the nicest people you will meet! You don't have to wait,get some ice cream!! It's awesome,when they say there gonna do something for you,they do it!!!!!!