This One Of A Kind Restaurant In Iowa Is Fun For The Whole Family

Editor’s Note: Candyland Station is permanently closed.

Do you miss the old soda fountains of your youth? Have you tried to explain the magic of getting a root beer float and a grilled cheese to your kids or grandkids, but they don’t quite get the point? Well, luckily there’s a place you can bring them that’s fun for everyone in the family! Candyland Station is a throwback soda fountain that serves up some amazing food, tasty ice cream, and a big serving of Americana to every guest that walks in.

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Grinnell is a small town located about halfway between Des Moines and Iowa City.

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The gas pumps outside are restored Mobile gas pumps. They no longer work, but they really make a visit to Candyland Station feel like you've stepped back in time.

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Candyland Station owner, Roberta See, had to travel to Michigan to find a working vintage jukebox that plays tunes from the 1950s and 1960s.

See was determined to help recreate the experience of visiting the old, original Candyland, which was started by two Greek immigrants in 1914 in Grinnell.

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Start off with homemade chili, soup, or a salad. You'll want to consider ordering from their soda menu, too. Instead of the standard offerings, try their 1919 Root Beer in a frosty mug.

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You can also treat yourself to a grilled cheese, tuna melt, hot dog or one of their other, similar, offerings. The menu keeps it simple, just like the original Candyland.

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Inspired by the most famous treat from the original Candyland, this sundae consists of ice cream topped with chocolate marshmallow and salted Spanish peanuts.

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The bakery is one of the most famous in the state, and people regularly travel from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or Iowa City to pick up a pie.

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Many people make the stop for a photo opportunity and to enjoy their old-fashioned meals from an old-fashioned soda fountain, while they're out for a drive in a historic car.

If you love themed restaurants like Candyland, you’ll want to check out These 10 Uniquely Themed Restaurants That Will Transform Your Iowa Dining Experience and take dining out to an entirely new level of excitement.