This Old-School North Carolina Soda Fountain Still Serves Classic Treats For Around $5

Start With A Hand-Spun Milkshake Or Ice Cream FloatMore than 32 ice cream flavors turn a simple shake order into a surprisingly long decision. It pours pure Pepsi syrup over ice cream, then adds whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry. Older visitors may recognize the counter stools, soda combinations, pharmacy details, and familiar rhythm of ordering ice cream at a fountain. One scoop of ice cream is $4.25, and a fudge brownie lands at $4.50. There is ice cream behind the counter, North Carolina history all around you, and at least a few treats that still leave change from a five-dollar bill.