A Trip to Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain!

One of the last activities I did with my parents during their recent visit here in LA was to go to the Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in South Pasadena. This traditional and historic soda fountain was most well know in the 1920’s and 30’s when it was a very popular rest stop at the west end point of Route 66. It was restored in the 1990’s and serves traditional ice cream sundae’s and treats. I believe I have elaborated already on my love of ice cream, so was a total highlight for me!

I positively love Old Fashion Ice Cream Soda’s, so that was an obvious choice for me to order. I opted for the chocolate Ice Cream Soda, as I always do, and truly enjoyed every sip of it. It was a throw back to childhood for me. This is what I would order on every trip I took to Friendly’s with my friends or family, and it simply makes me so happy. There is really nothing uber spectacular about ice cream soda’s, but they are just one of those classic desserts that’s always satisfying!

Although my mother opted out of ice cream, my father went all out! He ordered a traditional hot fudge sundae, with mocha crunch ice cream and added melted marshmallow! This sundae was humongous! You can see in the picture that it had to be served on a plate in order to catch all the delightfully dripping fudge and marshmallow! Of course I had to take a bite and it was tasty and delish! Mmm… ice cream is such a happy thing!

We ate, we shopped, we reminisced and left with our sweet tooth satisfied! I love trying historical places such as these, so If anyone out there knows any other great ice cream hot spots in LA.. or anywhere in the US, please send it my way! I am always game for ice cream tasting!

Happy Baking and Ice Cream Sundae Making!

-Kristy

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