Ehh. Uhh. Â Only reason it's not Meh is because it was pretty darn cheap. Â I was drawn to it by the I-65 Highway sign for a "1930s Soda Shop." Â That kind of thing will get your attention.
No parking. Â We parked on a side street. Â All right. Â We went in, and all was cheap, but I was not thrilled that they contradicted the menu about refills. Â Whatever. Â The Egg Cream I got was nice, especially as it was the first time I had it, and we enjoyed the Salty Lemonade Soda, but I didn't feel that the customer service was really up to par.
There was a lot of "stuff" for sale, but none of it was really attractive: mostly decorative and for old ladies, as far as I can tell.
The food was cheap, so I imagine that its decent, but it won't be enough to bring me back.
This place was a wonderful stop and worth getting off the thruway for. Â The ladies working there, including the owner, were so kind and friendly. Â The place was filled with locals and was clean and kept pretty original. Â The back of the building is still a working pharmacy. Â We had a turkey pita which was fresh and delicious. Â Their entire menu is on their site. Â They had a great selection of gift items also.
Review Source:We finally got to visit here today. It's been on our radar for six months.
It's very traditional with wonderful service and simple menu. The burgers were great, the beef hot dog was good. The salty lemonade is worth a try.
The first reviewer called it pricey, but 9 of us ate there for $50. That's pretty good.
It's an easy 30 minute drive from Nashville. Go!
The grill is open from 10-2 on weekdays only (I think). The soda fountain has a wider time range.
Looking for a peace of the Heartland? Search no further. Thomas Drugs is a pharmacy/convenient store/restaurant establishment that looks like it's straight out of Mayberry, USA!
The soda fountain/short order grill has a variety of food and drink of options. The folks there are friendly. And the Shakes are terrific. The prices are moderately high for the area, but in general, they are quite reasonable. Â I definitely plan on coming back for some food in the future.