Thursday, July 1, 2010

Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain | South Pasadena, CA

I became a regular patron of the Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain in the early 1990s after moving to Southern California to attend college. How I came upon this charming store front was by accident.

Looking for a bite to eat after watching a movie at the nearby Rialto Theater, the Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain seemed as good a place as any. To my surprise, it was better! With a complete menu offering classic soups, salads, and sandwiches, each item is both simple and hearty.

Located along the historic Route 66, the Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain first opened its doors in 1915. Known then as the South Pasadena Pharmacy, it quickly became a community cornerstone to not only bag a few personal necessities, but also catch up with a neighbor or a passing visitor. And though the name may have changed a handful of times over the years, not much else has.


Today, you can still fill a prescription, purchase vintage candies, and find anything from greeting cards to jewelry. And let's not forget that you can also jerk yourself an old-fashioned ice cream soda or savor any one of their specialty sundaes like "The Raymond," the "Huntington Heath," or the "Banana Blitz."




Out of the Kitchen Los Angeles restaurants


Maps for Diners, DriveIns and Dives, Man v. Food and more

No comments:

Post a Comment