MacAlpine’s ~ October 21, 2006

After we picked up Peter, we went to MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain for lunch. MacAlpine's Restaurant and Soda Fountain is located in an old red brick building dating back to 1928. The address is 2303 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. MacAlpine’s once included a drugstore and a small shop adjoining the soda fountain. Now it contains Vintage Treasures and a large antique store next door. Unlike some places that are designed around a nostalgic theme, when you enter this restaurant you really do take a step back in time. MacAlpine’s features a collection of genuine memorabilia including antique Coke signs. Check out the 1952 jukebox as you walk in the front door. You can sit at the original counter on one of the swivel stools, in a booth, or at a small table. They serve burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads in addition to the typical fountain fare of shakes, malts, sodas and sundaes. They even have old-fashioned Eggcreams™ and Phosphates™ with 34 flavors to choose from! MacAlpine’s uses Thrifty™ brand ice cream, which many of us here in Arizona will remember being sold in drug stores when we were kids. Oh, and MacAlpine’s homemade lemonade is delicious! They also have seafood chowder, French onion soup, and Black Bean vegetarian burgers. Bring the family and experience an authentic 1950’s malt shop atmosphere. www.macalpinessodafountain.com