Chrome counter-tops, spinning stools, and the delightful hiss of a fresh phosphate: few dining experiences feel as nostalgic-or as fun—as an old-school soda fountain. Over the years, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has spotlighted a handful of spots that still craft their own bubbly concoctions in-house. Map out a sweet-and-sudsy road trip, or simply read on for joints where the fizz is as memorable as the food.

1. Crown Candy Kitchen — St. Louis, Missouri

Opened in 1913, Crown Candy Kitchen is proof that good things happen when you stick to tradition. The family-run shop still whips up syrups by hand and dispenses them from an original marble fountain, giving every cream soda and phosphate an unmistakably old-world snap. Its segment on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives showcased a business that feels frozen in time—in the best possible way—right down to the revolving ceiling fans and turn-of-the-century candy displays.

2. The Fountain on Locust — St. Louis, Missouri

Just a mile away sits another St. Louis favorite: The Fountain on Locust, housed in a painstakingly restored 1920s auto showroom. Today, art-deco murals frame an extensive menu of scratch-made sodas that range from classic cherry to lavender-lemon. When the show rolled through town, the crew zeroed in on the shop’s meticulous attention to detail—from hand-squeezed juices to the ornate bar that still chills each glass before service.

3. The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden — Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville’s Pharmacy may be best known for its hefty burgers, but its soda program steals just as many hearts. Staff carbonate small batches of ginger ale, cream soda, and phosphates every morning, lending each pour a fresh, lively sparkle. The retro vibe—think white subway tile and a vintage marble fountain—earned a devoted shout-out on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, proving that house bubbles pair just as well with patties as they do with sundaes.

4. South Side Soda Shop & Diner — Goshen, Indiana

Set in a 1940 Silk City diner car, South Side Soda Shop doubles down on nostalgia with checkerboard floors and a jukebox in the corner. The owners track down vintage recipes for their fizzy lineup, coaxing big flavor from small-batch syrups without relying on commercial concentrates. That devotion to craft impressed the Diners, Drive Ins and Dives crew and continues to draw families who want a taste of Americana by the sip, not just the bite.

5. Bobo’s Drive-In — Topeka, Kansas

In operation since 1948, Bobo’s Drive-In keeps things simple: carhop service, neon signage, and a cherished recipe for barrel-aged root beer. Each batch is mixed and carbonated on-site, giving the floats an extra-creamy mouthfeel. “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” viewers could practically taste through the screen. Couple that frothy goodness with retro car-service charm, and you’ll understand why Bobo’s remains a landmark on Topeka’s culinary map.

6. Moo Creamery — Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield’s Moo Creamery churns its own ice cream, bakes its own buns, and—no surprise—carbonates its own sodas. The cheerful black-and-white-tiled space harkens back to mid-century malt shops, complete with long counters perfect for parking a float. When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited, the house sodas stood out as a natural extension of the restaurant’s commitment to crafting almost everything from scratch.