The Soda Shop is one of those places that's about more than just the food. My kids absolutely love it, and it's become a regular stop for our family. You come here for the atmosphere, the history, the old-school soda shop feel, and of course the milkshakes. Is it the best food in town? No. The food is good, but that's not really why people keep coming back. It's the experience that makes this place special. There aren't many places left that have this much character and nostalgia packed into one building. If you're looking for a fun place to take the family, grab a milkshake, and enjoy a piece of Davidson history, The Soda Shop is hard to beat. We're lucky to have it. read more

I love the Soda Shop! I've been coming here with my best friend since 2019 and we absolutely love it here! The food is really good and affordable which is nice! read more

The first time we visited this restaurant. The food and staff were wonderful. Prices are very reasonable, food portions are big and the service was great. We live in Catawba county so it's a bit of a drive, but we will be back. read more

They swapped the sausage back out and everything is great once again! I guess they had a bad supplier for a while. The breakfast here is really good! read more

The Soda Shop - Sausage omelette and Cajun grilled tomatoes. My favorite! - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Blown away by some of these reviews..it's a diner. With diner food. Greasy food on paper plates with plastic ware. Perfection! Corned beef hash, sausage, scrambled eggs, and French toast under $10. Another reviewer said it was overpriced. $18 for breakfast for two with an egg cream and root beer float! Where are you getting your breakfast that this is spendy‽ Staff was super friendly, smiley even. They were very attentive and the food was served super hot! All while being packed. Ignore other reviews. My mother-in-law is visiting and said, "This is my favorite place so far." Good enough for that old southern woman, great for you. read more

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We eat at the Soda Shop a few times a week. It's a local gem. From the homemade soups to the homemade milkshakes, it's been a wonderful experience. I also like the casualness of it all. At times they are packed with customers waiting for a seat in one of the vintage wooden booths, but the staff does a good job making sure folks can get a seat. Highly recommend! read more

The place is cute. A lot of history in the little shop. They even have photo albums on the counter that you can look through. When we stopped in, it was for some shakes. The reason for the 3 stars is for the service. The young woman at the counter when we were ordering looked and acted like she could not be bothered. She had one earbud in, so who knows what she was actually listening to. When we finally ordered, she wasn't even paying attention the whole time, so we had to repeat ourselves. read more

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Wow... I am really surprised this place has a three star rating. It was exactly what I hoping it was. An old diner/soda shop for the 1950s and it delivered! It is super cute inside and they still have the eat at counter, which is a rare find these days. The waitress was tentative and made great suggestions for our meal. I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was great! I could have used a bit more Buffalo sauce but I didn't ask. The sandwich was nice and toasted on a hoagie bun. The wife had a Ruben and it was delicious per her opinion as I don't get down with Ruben's. The fries were okay, we had the curly and cottage variety. Next time we will go with our daughter and get a milkshake! I am sure she will love it and we are excited to go back for another round. read more

The Soda Shop - Buffalo chicken sandwich and curly fries - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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so fun, cool vibes and nice staff. had such a good burger it almost brought tears to my eyes. I thought about it all day. thank you soda shop Update: just had another burger here. still banging read more

Have loved this place for decades!! Adore the vintage vibe with the old wooden booths, checkerboard tile floor, and steel counter stools. The menu is vintage, too, with classics like an Orange Creamsicle Float and a Brown Cow. Amazing menu also offers great choices for vegetarians ~ love the veggie burger! read more

Love their omelets and orangeade. Usually with a side of cottage fries. They don't open until 10am so perfect for a late breakfast

Was passing through Davidson and decided to seek out a local spot to grab a hot dog. Yelp directed me to The Soda Shop so I directed myself there. It's a small place (and made smaller due to COVID restrictions) and I felt bad taking a booth to dine alone. So I tried to make my visit quick. The server was friendly (and masked). I ordered a hot dog with chili, mustard, and slaw and curly fries on the side. The dog was pretty well loaded with toppings and everything was tasty. I have small preferences: I'd prefer the bun be toasted and hot dog chili shouldn't have beans in it. The curly fries were crispy and well cooked. In and out for about $8. Happy about that. Overall, a good stop and I bet it's a favorite for the Davidson community. read more

I came on a week night and it was pretty much empty. My buffalo chicken hoagie was yummy!!! Probably one of the only items I really enjoyed there. I will say the food is slightly overpriced (in my opinion) for what it is and its size. Also they were out of a lot of their sides (salt and vinegar chips, tater tots, etc.) which was disappointing, so I ended up settling on their regular fries (the round shaped things). Honestly, they were really bland and unseasoned. I decided to try a chocolate milkshake because I thought that it would be one of their "specialities" considering it's an old-timey diner type place. However, it was nothing special and just tasted like your regular blended chocolate ice cream. I packed the round fries to go and revamped them at home in the airfryer with lots of much needed seasonings. They turned into crispy potato chips and tasted much better than their original state. I recommend this! My friend got a burger, sweet potato fries, and a float as well. Overall pretty average / not great food place, but the look of the restaurants is cute. Servers were attentive too! read more

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The fam and I came here strictly for dessert and were not disappointed! Street parking as well as a public parking lot behind the building are available. The soda shop is small, and is exactly what you would expect a soda shop to look like. There's booth, table, and bar seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. We decided to sit at the bar. The menu offers traditional soda shop items such as soups, salads, wraps, hamburgers, hoagies, hot dogs, sandwiches, old fashion milkshakes, floats, sundaes, and drinks. We ordered the following: Southern Comfort $5.99 Root Beer Float $3.75 The Southern Comfort is composed of layers of warm chocolate chip cookie, vanilla ice cream, walnuts, whipped cream, caramel syrup, and a cherry on top. Generous portion. I shared it with my husband and son, and we still couldn't finish it. The cookie was just warm enough to melt a little bit of the ice cream. It more than satisfied our sweet tooths. I didn't try my husband's root beer float, but he enjoyed it and finished it. The staff were friendly and attentive. We had a good experience. read more

The Soda Shop - Southern Comfort $5.99 - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

This place was awful. It's very kitschy but not in a good way, like someone picked out a bunch of random stuff from the ReStore and threw it on the walls. The food was bad, I had the Reuben. I took my first bite and the entirety of the rubbery corned beef came out of the sandwich. And then there was the brown mustard that permeated through what should have been the thousand island, it was unpleasantly unexpected. The fries were cold and the service was below mediocre, no one seemed very friendly. I had higher expectations for this place as it sits on the Main Street of Davidson. Oh well, there are other places to eat that aren't the soda shop. read more

Long way from my normal stomping ground. Found myself there while visiting my cousins this past weekend. Davidson campus is so nice. Nice day out, taking pictures and enjoying the nice weather can stir up an appetite. We made our way to the soda shop. It's nice, quaint little place. Very busy. The workers were hustling. The table got the chicken marinara hoagie (mine), buffalo chicken hoagie, and the chipotle hotdog, cherry coke, cherry coke float (mine), original soda (tasted). Man, the marinara hoagie was delicious. It didn't look like a whole lot of food but they pack the sandwiches with meat. Not a light serving which is great. The float was also pretty good. They don't hold back on the coke syrup at all over there. Watery your soda will not be. In addition, each of the plates came with their original (?) chip fries. It's a nice twist in French fries and really good. The service was alright. They were packed and busy, but they did their best and we didn't wait a whole lot. Overall a nice experience. Seating is a bit limited for the amount of traffic they seem to get. So, keep that in mind. All in all, definitely recommend swinging by if you are in the area. Prices are really fair. If it wasn't a 4h drive from where i live, that place would catch me often. read more

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Love it, especially their chicken salad. Soda shop is always a dependable and reliable place to get a great lunch.

I just recently had a baby and have been cooped up at home. Me and my husband wanted to go out for dinner and found this place online. I was very excited to get out of the house with him and our baby. We got there 40 minutes before close and as soon as we opened the door and walked in all the staff standing near a TV turned to look at us and we heard them say "oh noo" as if we inconvenienced them by being there. I never felt more uncomfortable somewhere. We of course left shortly after that but I figured I'd leave my review of this place. Very disappointed and saddened by this. read more

This is such a great place that it's hard to believe so many people walk by it. It is the only real soda shop I've ever been to snd it is dressed absolutely right for that role, They sell store made old fashioned sodas and phosphates which can morph into some old fashioned perfect deserts including real ice cream sodas. They make delightful milkshakes and offer a nice variety of lunch items. And they even serve alcohol do s breakfast Bloody Mary finished off an eggs Benedict. They serve breakfast to after noon and have lots of burger and hot dog renditions. The lemonade, lime aid and orange juices are all store squeezed and oh so delicious. The ambiance of the place is circa 1920 snd the quality of its treats make it a part of your future. It is undeniably kid friendly, read more

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Delicious! The burger was juicy and the sweet potato fries with maple syrup dipping sauce were excellent. The service was good, too. read more

The Soda Shop has become my boyfriend and I's favorite weekend breakfast spot. We love the 50s vibes of the restaurant. The food- YUM!!! I can't tell you how long I've been looking for a restaurant that serves corned beef hash!! And it's so good too. Get the Soda Shop breakfast-- you get 4 choices for $8.19! What a deal. We will always come back. read more

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Ran into this place and decided to try it. The young lady was very friendly. Ordered cinnamon french toast and a breakfast sandwich. The french toast was slightly sweet and delicious and it came with bacon or sausage. I got bacon on the breakfast sandwich. The bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. Quaint place with great service and food. Highly recommended. Side note: people who gave a low rating because they got "basic service" need to stay home. It's a diner. What do you expect, service plus dancing and a show?? Please. read more

Cool little place on campus. Lots of choices on the menu. If you want to go back to the 50's and 60's, this is the place for you.

I have passed by here a number of times in the past and have always wondered about it. I finally took the plunge and had an ok experience. We grabbed a booth and ordered some food. I had the chicken salad sandwich and was hoping for big things. My selection was not my best effort or should I say their best effort. The flavor was ok, I didn't feel that I got a lot of value for my money. I probably would not return..... read more

This place is amazing! We were starving, but didn't know what we wanted. We passed by this place & gave it a go. It's our new fave lunch spot! Mega friendly service. My spinach artichoke melt with a side of tots was scrumptious! My husband had the green acre & loved it. This will be a regular spot for us. We sat in the outdoor backyard area. read more

The Soda Shop - Yummy sammies & tarot tots - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

The food was sub par and the service was worse. If you have all day and don't enjoy good food then this is the spot for you.

Best breakfast and lunch in Davidson. Still the only place around that doesn't charge ridiculous prices for good food. Service is always great and super friendly. read more

I've been going to Soda Shop for 10 years now. Always a classic experience with awesome food and milkshakes. I love having the picnic tables out back where dogs can sit with us after a walk. The staff is always so accommodating- even bringing water and treats to the furkids! read more

The Soda Shop - Awesome waitress brought whipped cream cups! - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Should improve customer service. Except for one of the male waiters, the other two girls were just doing just the basic. Taking the order, bringing the food, and the bill. To me, you gain a tip when you go above and beyond the basic job you were hired for. I guess this is why some business flourish and others don't, by selecting the right people for the job and constant supervision. read more

We love this place for simple and tasty choices to grab a bite, it has a cozy retro atmosphere and service is always friendly and fast. Grilled chicken wrap is among our favorites. read more

The Soda Shop - Inside - American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

I've been going to this place my whole life. I've seen the ownership change several times over the years. Current owner, Misty Utech, and her staff are fantastic. There are many offerings available for any palette but I stick to what I know. Nothing better than a Club Egg, seasoned cottage fries and a Big O. Try to save room for a piece of Misty's homemade pies, the best! read more

This place has the feel of an old dinner. My kids love the food and really enjoy the floats. Hard to find a good root beer float anymore. Highly recommend! read more

WINNER check out this 50's style gem!!!! We loved it must return for dessert prices were perfect and food and service to match ! I think we will make this a every year spot on our race weekend. They serve entire menu all day read more

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Such a fun and amazing place! the building is fairly small but they make great use of the space.

Great milkshakes! Food was good too! I split a shake and burger with a friend of mine and they split it for us. read more

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Flip to the back of the menu and you'll find about every drink known to man and then some! "Then some" meaning stuff like Phosphates or the Pink Elephant or whatever it was. Stopped by here with a couple friends to close out the night with a quick drink and philosophical talk of the ages. Love the mood - that old diner feel. Considering this place has been around for like over 50 years, it's pretty easy to imagine guys with their slicked back hair twirling poodle-skirt clad ladies around in the twist to the humdrum of a jukebox. All the while a cute couple probably sucked down a phosphate with double straws smiling into each other's eyes...oop brain-freeze! Didn't have the time or appetite to partake in the food but I'll bet it's not bad. On the counter they had a lemon drizzle bundt cake "imported" from the Blue Ridges to the west. Made at high altitude with ingredients somehow native to the mountains I'm betting it's a rare find and a splendid indulgence. I'm sure to come back on another run-through in Davidson. I mean I can't avoid it since I live so close and it's so very tempting. read more

Overpriced, overrated, cash only, small tables, rude people. What else can I say? I wish I could post a better review, but, for a small town restaurant which has a big competition right next door, looks like they just do not want to change the way they do business to attract more customers. The food is mediocre at best, served in disposable containers, fork and knifes. They will only accept cash, the portions for the price paid are very small and the service is really slow. The tables can barely fit an average size person, so that means if you are overweight, skip this place. The only thing I really like at this place is the ice cream and the shakes. If you are in just for that and have real CASH in hands, go for it! If you are here for brunch or other meal, go to Toast next door. It is worth the wait. read more

I've been looking forward to eating here for so long and left feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. I think the novelty of it is its quaint outside and inside, but the food and service is nothing to write home about. They have a large menu, which makes it difficult to tell what they specialize in. We came in for a weekday lunch and waited 40+ minutes for our food. Food is average. I did want to try a milkshake but may have to save that for if I ever come again. read more

Bad service, below average food, way overpriced. Still one of my favorite places ever. Also if you see a little brown girl named Maggie working when you come- tip her well! read more

Been coming here since I was 2 years old. It will always have a special place in my heart Went for lunch today with a friend, we were dining in. Food was fine, as usual. I ordered a water to drink, and was surprised when the server brought it out in a thick white styrofoam cup, not one of those red translucent Coke cups they used to have. I looked around and was shocked to find that all of their drinks are served in styrofoam. To management: c'mon guys. I know styrofoam is easy and cheap and saves you the hassle of washing dishes, but styrofoam? Please wise up to the dangers of polystyrene - to your customers' health and to the environment. You don't have to be a treehugger like me, just don't be willfully malevolent to your longtime patrons and the Earth. read more