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North Carolina Fountains

Every counter we've walked into in North Carolina — pharmacy fountains, checkerboard parlors, dirty soda bars and bottle shops, in one place.

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All In The Family Ice Cream Parlor in Browns Summit, NC

All In The Family Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.9 (151)

Browns Summit's sweet spot for classic scoops and family fun, serving up timeless treats with a smile.

SundaesWaffle cones

Browns Summit, NC

Birthplace of Pepsi Cola in New Bern, NC

Birthplace of Pepsi Cola

1898

The New Bern corner where Caleb Bradham invented Pepsi-Cola in 1898.

Pepsi from the fountainFloats

New Bern, NC

Cabarrus Creamery in Concord, NC

Cabarrus Creamery

★ 4.6 (637)

Step back in time: Cabarrus Creamery dishes out homemade, creative ice cream flavors at classic soda fountain tables.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Concord, NC

Classy Scoops Ice Cream Lounge in Concord, NC

Classy Scoops Ice Cream Lounge

★ 4.6 (169)

Step into Classy Scoops for a delightful dip back in time, serving Concord's finest sundaes and smiles.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Concord, NC

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, NC

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar

★ 4.5 (2190)

Corbett's: Where inventive burgers meet fizzy nostalgia, served with a smile and soda-fountain flair in Cary!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Cary, NC

Dairy Depot in Wake Forest, NC

Dairy Depot

★ 4.6 (851)

Dairy Depot: Wake Forest's seasonal joyride for creative cones, sundaes, blended treats, and custom cakes.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Wake Forest, NC

Doss' Old Fashion Ice Cream in Kernersville, NC

Doss' Old Fashion Ice Cream

★ 4.5 (1775)

Doss' delivers classic scoops and sundaes, a sweet, old-fashioned escape in Kernersville.

SundaesWaffle cones

Kernersville, NC

Fairview Dairy Bar in Sanford, NC

Fairview Dairy Bar

★ 4.5 (1782)

Fairview Dairy Bar: Your go-to Sanford spot for '50s charm and classic American comfort, all day long.

MaltsSoft serve

Sanford, NC

Golden Cow Creamery South End in Charlotte, NC

Golden Cow Creamery South End

★ 4.5 (800)

Golden Cow scoops up modern magic: scratch-made, inventive flavors, and local ingredients for a taste of pure Carolina bliss.

MaltsSoft serve

Charlotte, NC

Homeland Creamery in Julian, NC

Homeland Creamery

★ 4.8 (915)

Homeland Creamery in Julian: a sweet, family-run farm serving fresh milk, cheese, and irresistible homemade ice cream.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Julian, NC

Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor in Oak Island, NC

Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.8 (1151)

Lil & John's: Old-school scoops and sundaes, sweetening Oak Island since way back when.

SundaesWaffle cones

Oak Island, NC

Mast General Store Boone in Boone, NC

Mast General Store Boone

1883

Discover a historic general store where timeless charm meets an incredible candy selection and unique finds for everyone.

Boone, NC

Mast General Store Hendersonville in Hendersonville, NC

Mast General Store Hendersonville

1883

Explore a treasure trove of old-fashioned delights, from hundreds of candy varieties to unique home goods and outdoor apparel.

Hendersonville, NC

Mast General Store Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

Mast General Store Winston-Salem

1883

Discover a modern general store with an old-fashioned heart, brimming with unique knick-knacks, apparel, and a fantastic candy selection.

Winston-Salem, NC

Mike's On Main in Hendersonville, NC

Mike's On Main

★ 4.4 (1249)

Step into a vibrant 1950s diner experience, complete with retro decor and classic American breakfast and lunch offerings.

Banana splitsLunch counter classics

Hendersonville, NC

Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC

Original Mast General Store

1883

Step back in time at this historic general store, where creaking floors lead to barrels of candy and unique finds in the North Carolina mountains.

Valle Crucis, NC

Oxford's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor in Oxford, NC

Oxford's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.7 (104)

Scoop up nostalgia: Oxford's gem dishes out classic sundaes and smiles, a real soda-fountain dream!

SundaesWaffle cones

Oxford, NC

Park Road Soda Shoppe in Charlotte, NC

Park Road Soda Shoppe

★ 4.3 (383)

Experience a delightful blast from the past at this charming soda shoppe, serving up classic diner vibes and sweet treats.

MilkshakesLunch counter classics

Charlotte, NC

Park Road Soda Shoppe in Kannapolis, NC

Park Road Soda Shoppe

★ 4.6 (1121)

Enjoy a delicious trip back to the 1950s at this retro diner, where good food meets classic rock and roll tunes.

Lunch counter classicsHomemade pie

Kannapolis, NC

R.A. Fountain General Store in Fountain, NC

R.A. Fountain General Store

★ 4.8 (46)

A general store in the town of Fountain, NC — the name is not a coincidence.

Bottled sodasLive music nights

Fountain, NC

Rocket Fizz Asheville in Asheville, NC

Rocket Fizz Asheville

★ 4.8 (328)

Explore a whimsical world of candy and an extraordinary collection of sodas, from classic root beers to outrageously unique flavors.

Nostalgic candy

Asheville, NC

Rocket Fizz Fayetteville in Fayetteville, NC

Rocket Fizz Fayetteville

★ 4.7 (451)

Unearth an incredible array of candies and quirky sodas, perfect for rediscovering childhood favorites or finding something entirely new.

Fayetteville, NC

Rocket Fizz Raleigh North in Raleigh, NC

Rocket Fizz Raleigh North

★ 4.6 (227)

Dive into a kaleidoscopic world of candy and sodas, where childhood favorites and bizarre new flavors await your adventurous palate.

Nostalgic candy

Raleigh, NC

Rocket Fizz Wilmington in Wilmington, NC

Rocket Fizz Wilmington

★ 4.7 (81)

Blast off into a fizzy universe of retro candy and wild soda flavors!

Nostalgia candyChocolates

Wilmington, NC

Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop in Brevard, NC

Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop

1942

Brevard's 1942 counter, the last stop before the waterfalls.

Pimento cheeseMilkshakes

Brevard, NC

S & T's Soda Shoppe in Pittsboro, NC

S & T's Soda Shoppe

★ 4.7 (1515)

Embrace a delightful throwback experience at this vibrant diner, serving up generous portions and sweet treats in an old-timey setting.

Hand-spun maltsMilkshakes

Pittsboro, NC

Scoops Ice Cream & Such in Mt Airy, NC

Scoops Ice Cream & Such

★ 4.8 (694)

Step back in time at Scoops for sundaes and smiles, a sweet retro treat in Mayberry.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Mt Airy, NC

Smith's Drugs of Forest City, Inc. in Forest City, NC

Smith's Drugs of Forest City, Inc.

1946

Main Street Rutherford County pharmacy with a fountain and a grill.

Fountain CokesHot dogs

Forest City, NC

Soda Fountain in Asheville, NC

Soda Fountain

★ 4.7 (158)

Step back in time to a classic lunch counter experience, where delicious sandwiches meet old-fashioned nostalgia and a bustling atmosphere.

Hand-spun maltsMilkshakes

Asheville, NC

Soda Shop in Davidson, NC

Soda Shop

1951

A 1951 college-town counter across from Davidson's campus.

Breakfast counterMilkshakes

Davidson, NC

Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream in Angier, NC

Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream

★ 4.8 (3293)

Seasonal, cash-only ice cream stand with outdoor seats & 100+ flavors, plus shakes & sundaes.

Angier, NC

Sutton's Drug Store in Chapel Hill, NC

Sutton's Drug Store

★ 4.7 (754)

Savor classic American fare and delightful shakes in a long-standing Chapel Hill tradition brimming with vintage charm.

Lunch counter classics

Chapel Hill, NC

The Bridge Creamery and Soda Shop in Indian Trail, NC

The Bridge Creamery and Soda Shop

★ 4.4 (150)

Step back in time for sundaes and smiles at this classic Indian Trail sweet spot.

MaltsSoft serve

Indian Trail, NC

The Ice Cream Parlor Restaurant in Southern Pines, NC

The Ice Cream Parlor Restaurant

★ 4.7 (539)

Step into a sweet Southern escape: classic sundaes, malts, and diner delights served with a smile.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Southern Pines, NC

The Parlour in Durham, NC

The Parlour

★ 4.7 (2203)

Pink and white nostalgia: local dairy scoops, vegan treats, and sweet Durham smiles await at The Parlour.

MaltsSoft serve

Durham, NC

Tony's Ice Cream in Gastonia, NC

Tony's Ice Cream

★ 4.6 (3973)

Tony's: Gastonia's legendary mom-and-pop scoop shop serves homemade flavors and classic American eats with timeless charm.

SundaesWaffle cones

Gastonia, NC

Two Scoops Creamery in Charlotte, NC

Two Scoops Creamery

★ 4.8 (1741)

Two Scoops: Charlotte's colorful corner for dozens of delightful, housemade ice cream creations, a sweet blast from the past!

MaltsSoft serve

Charlotte, NC

Two Scoops Creamery Southend in Charlotte, NC

Two Scoops Creamery Southend

★ 4.6 (349)

**Two Scoops: Your neighborhood oasis for homemade scoops and sundaes, pure retro delight in every spoonful.**

SundaesWaffle cones

Charlotte, NC

Waynesville Soda Jerks in Waynesville, NC

Waynesville Soda Jerks

★ 4.8 (67)

Waynesville's craft soda bar making syrups from Appalachian fruit.

House-made syrupsCraft sodas

Waynesville, NC

Woolworth Walk in Asheville, NC

Woolworth Walk

★ 4.7 (1930)

Experience a unique blend of art gallery and classic soda fountain, offering a cultural and culinary journey in one stop.

Root beer floatsLunch counter classics

Asheville, NC

Yum Yum Better Ice Cream in Greensboro, NC

Yum Yum Better Ice Cream

★ 4.6 (1972)

Since 1906, this cash-only joint scoops classic ice cream and hot dogs with timeless, family-run charm.

MaltsSoft serve

Greensboro, NC