Thomas Drugs
Cross Plains, TN • ★ 4.8 (117 Google reviews)
The Story
Prescriptions in the back, milkshakes up front — Thomas Drugs runs the way small-town drug stores did before the chains arrived, and the fountain stools are still the fastest place in town to hear the news.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Leonard Handzlik
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Take a trip back in time and visit Thomas Drugs. Yes, it is a full service independent drug store, but it is so much more than that. It is also an old-time soda fountain ice cream shop diner that is absolutely great. My wife and I live in Spring Hill, so it's over an hour away from our home, so we can't go often. In fact, we tried to go there three separate times before we succeeded in eating their delicious ice cream. The first time, being newbies to Tennessee, we went on a Sunday drive, without checking their hours of operation, and it was closed. The second time, we went there on a workday, and we got there after it closed. Finally, we planned our trip to Cross Plains, and got there on a workday when it was still own. My wife had a traditional banana split, and I had the Elvis Banana Split (peanut butter and chocolate instead of fruit toppings). They were both absolutely delicious. However, when we ordered them, the server came back and said they were out of bananas. But, instead of asking us to order something else, she said if we wouldn't mind waiting that she sent someone to the grocery store to buy more bananas. Who did that these days? We waited, and the wait was definitely worthwhile. The service here is excellent, and the staff is delightful. Finally, when we went to pay, we got our final pleasant surprise. The young man who took our payment said "thank you so much for coming to Thomas Drugs. It was a pleasure serving you, and please come back again". I don't believe I have experienced such a lovely group of young people in any other eating establishment in my memory. Thomass Drugs doesn't just serve ice cream. I saw them making making sandwiches and very delicious looking burgers, that I will have to try on my next trip. And there definitely will be a next trip.
Matt Collins
★ 5 • 9 months ago
Such an amazing place. Whether you need a milkshake and a burger, to fill a prescription, or find something as a gift, this is the place. My wife and I have been coming here for over five years now, and the service and folks who owns and work here are simply the best. We'll definitely return many many more times!
Michael Patton Sr.
★ 5 • 3 years ago
Tremendous trip back in time. Food is fantastic and ladies working counter are so sweet. Had the salad trio - chicken, tuna and pimento cheese on a fresh bed of lettuce and tomatoes. My wife had the Cheddar Cheeseburger and loved it. Plenty of soda fountain favorites like malts, shakes, banana splits, sundaes, ice cream sodas and hand mixed soda drinks. Of course we couldn't pass up sharing a banana split. So good. Well worth the trip from Nashville area. Come get some small town charm and put some South in your Mouth.
TRICIA
★ 5 • 6 months ago
Step back into History. Remember the good old days. See how it was done as a community, that servies their 🧡 friends. Oh, cherry cokes,ice cream, food that's made with love. The people that are there to help you get well and truly care!!! They make me feel like family. My God Bless them all. Love, Tricia Ingram
