Step Back In Time At This Old Fashioned Drug Store Counter Restaurant In North Carolina

Hop in a time machine and go all the way back to the 50s and 60s at this drug store restaurant in North Carolina. If you love waxing nostalgic about the “good old days” when the community gathered at the local soda fountain counter in the local pharmacy, then you’ll love reminiscing at one that’s been open for more than six decades.

Ashworth Drugs first opened in Cary, North Carolina way back in 1957.

And things haven't change much over the decades. The dining counter in the soda fountain is still a place to catch up with friends over lunch.

And people still pose for photos they'll cherish for years to come!

The menu as Ashworth's includes a small variety of options but, by far, the most popular items are their famous hot dogs!

Daily specials on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday make them so affordable... you may THINK you've stepped back in time by several decades.

Need a few personal items? You'll find those nearby in this iconic landmark in downtown Cary. Afterall, it *is a drugstore*.

When was the last time you devoured a delicious hot dog (or two!) at Ashworth's? We'd love to know!

For a nostalgic step into the past, head to the Soda Fountain inside Ashworth Drugs!

Ashworth Drugs is located at 105 W Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511 – just west of downtown Raleigh. The store’s Soda Fountain is open six days a week: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn more on the official website!

Robin Jarvis

Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.