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A Schwab Dry Goods Store

4.2 (121 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Kristen S.

My son and I came to Beale Street to learn all about the history. After learning about this store, we had to stop in. My son ordered a chocolate shake and I ordered the Elvis. Both of which were amazing. My son didn't know peanut butter and banana went so well together. The man that served us was really great. We heard him playing his guitar in the back. We bought some souvenirs for a great price also. I don't think we spent more than 50 bucks. This store had it all.

Luis S.

I had read about this place before I got here and wanted to give it a try. Old fashioned soda sounded like a good idea. Not something canned but made to order. We tried a few different flavors and I have to say I was happy with the results. We tried cherry cherry, green river, and home down peach. My favorite was cherry cherry!

Carolyn C.

Interesting store. You'd never know how big it is from the look of it. Walking in, your nose is slammed with a distinct smell of aging. Old wood. Old items. It wasn't overpowering but it has a smell. The store is jammed pack with numerous items. Most are horrendous items that shouldn't be imported for the sake of our landfills. Items that children play with for a few minutes then are discarded. Items that parents grab last minute so that their kid thinks they were thought of while on TDY. Ya know, meaningless oddities. On the main level, to the left, there is a small milkshake bar which also serves coffee. Upstairs is filled with music items and a RANDOM wannabe metaphysical and occult area. So random and so thrown together. Awkward merchandising, in my opinion.

They have everything!
Jaimie D.

This shop is located on Beale street so I suggest coming by during the day before it gets too wild. The store is massive with two giant spaces and upstairs full of various things. Shirts, hats, purses, toys, instruments, gag gifts, tourist souvenirs just to name a few. You could spend a good amount of time wondering through everything. The pricing are the best we found which was surprising given its location.

Cherry cherry soda, the Elvis milkshake
Hannah D.

We were excited to try this staple! It came recommended and we were told it's been in Memphis for years. It's a cool spot, mostly a gift shop with a soda shop counter. The gift store has a lot of cool shirts, trinkets, and gift type items that would actually make great souvenirs instead of the typical stuff you see at tourist traps. We went in specifically for the soda shop to get a milkshake, and while in line decided to get a handmade soda as well. For the milkshake we got the Elvis (peanut butter and banana) I mean when in Memphis, you got eat like The King. Unfortunately the shake was only so so. It wasn't bad, but it was really lacking in flavor and sweetness. I don't enjoy overly sweet things, but this really could've used a kick. It was really lacking in the peanut butter flavor as well, it was mostly overpowered by banana. The cherry cherry soda we got, wow! So refreshing and tasty! On point cherry flavor and had that old school soda consistency. Smoother and not as sharp with the bubbles. I would highly recommend trying this soda! The service was a little lacking, but overall, I would recommend coming in, if not just for the nostalgia feel of it all.

Tiffany J.

What a cute little store on Beale Street! So much nostalgia in this on place. It reminds me of going shopping with my mother on Saturday's to checkout all of the cool new items and treats in store. This store has everything you can think of when it comes to Memphis paraphernalia to old school candy that we all loved as a kid. It is huge and has two sections downstairs and even an upstairs area. It is guaranteed to be something for everyone. I love to go and get the homemade ice cream. Oh and yes in case you were wondering the prices are very affordable. If you are in Memphis or near Beale street you must stop by and see what they have in store for you!

Since 1876
Helene S.

"If you can't find it at A. Schwab, you're probably better off without it!" Established in 1876 by Abraham Schwab, the store was a mainstay run by the same family for 136 years until it was sold in 2011 to the Saunders family (who were descendants of Clarence Saunders who founded Piggly Wiggy and had a location on this spot prior to the expansion by A. Schwab). Abraham (A. Schwab), a Jewish immigrant from Alsace, France, initially founded the store as a haberdashery but it evolved to sell dry goods and then an assortment of unique odds and ends. It is the oldest continuously running store in the mid-South housed in the oldest building on Beale Street. Today, it is a quirky shop filled with souvenirs, clothing and an old fashioned soda fountain. Between the first and second floors is the Beale Street Museum which houses a hodgepodge of antique tools, vintage clothes and family memorabilia. Check out the collection of original blues vinyls on the second floor as well. A nice step back in time on Beale Street.

Rob H.

Talk about a blast from the past!!! For those of you that have never had the chance to experience a real soda fountain, you're in luck! A 2 story, old school, dry goods store. Established 1897 and I'm sure many things remain the same... Sit in the window of the fountain looking out onto Beale and watch the people walk by... People watching at its best. Go upstairs and buy yourself a $400 harmonica or grab an Elvis T.. you can't go wrong!! Oh Oh.. the cleanest picture windows I've ever seen through!!

Kyle B.

Vintage store. With so many of the items putting a smile on your face. And candy that you haven't seen in decades takes you back to your childhood

Cream Soda & the 7 Roots Beer
Wes S.

Good tourist stop, lots of Elvis items, tees, candy, knick-knacks. A real soda shop which was a fun experience! Great dark chocolate sea salt gelato!

Elizabeth L.

This store has three levels! Most of the items sold can be found at other novelty shops but definitely fun to look at. I really enjoyed the second level which shared the history of the store and displayed historical items. I tried one of the old- fashioned sodas (lemon-lime) and it definitely is an acquired taste but was refreshing on a hot summer day. Other than the soda I purchased a locally designed t-shirt of Beale Street to bring back home. Very cool to experience a piece of Memphis history.

Siobhan D.

Agree, this is a charming and unique shop- part Memphis souvenir shop and part sit-down ice cream parlour. I'll definitely return for ice cream later in the week, but today's visit was just for Memphis souvenirs and vintage candy. Fun!! There is a strong scent in the shop, perhaps from the candle section, I'm not sure. That did limit the duration of my visit as I'm sensitive to smells. But otherwise this is a cool shop with some unusual items located right on busy Beale Street!

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What a wonder place. Each staff member we spoke with was truly impressive. We hope to be back soon.

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