The Historic Restaurant In Alabama Where You Can Still Experience The 1950s
Jennifer Young
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There are many historic restaurants and retro diners in Alabama. Some places like soda fountains in Alabama will still take you back in time. One of these restaurants in particular is Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain. It’s one of the best diners in Alabama. Let’s take a look at one of the remaining old-style diners in Alabama.
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Have you ever been to Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain in Scottsboro, Alabama? What are your favorite soda fountains in Alabama? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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- Fried Pickles. Leave it to Alabama to deep-fry anything. Sliced, breaded, deep-friend pickles are a popular treat dipped in ranch dressing.
- Pralines. Made of caramel and pecans, you’ll find these sweets all over the state, especially around the holidays.
- Boiled Peanuts. This is a staple all over the South and in Alabama, you can get them salted or with cajun spices.
- Goo Goo Clusters. These gooey confections are made of caramel, marshmallow, peanuts, and chocolate and they are divine.
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What are the best candy shops in Alabama?
The best candy shops in Alabama include:
- Punta Clara Kitchen. This candy shop in Point Clear uses family recipes to make fudge, pralines, and much more.
- Whistle Stop Sweet Shop. Known for its fudge, Whistle Stop has only six flavors, but they’re so good people keep coming back for more.
- Three Georges Candy. Located in Mobile, this is an old-fashioned candy shop with a soda fountain and is big on nostalgia.
- Dees Pecan Company. If you like pecans, this is the place for you as they make pecan pralines, turtles, pecan logs, and more.
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What are the best dessert stops in Alabama?
The best dessert stops in Alabama include:
- Cream & Cones Ice Cream Lounge. Try a Doughnut Ice Cream Burger or a Cotton Candy Ice Cream Burrito.
- Trowbridge’s. For a trip back through time, come to this place that’s been serving up sweets since 1918.
- Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe. This ice cream parlor has been around since 1959 serving amazing banana splits.
- Kreme Delite. If you like an old-fashioned drive-in place, come to the one that’s been around since 1951.
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