Boston Old Fashioned Soda Shoppe Is Filled With Classics
There is an old fashioned soda shoppe — yes, “shoppe” — in Boston that you need to know about. The sodas are absolutely delicious.
A typical shoppe from a hundred years ago had some key aesthetics. We’re talking about a confined space with almost a speak-easy vibe. It almost had the look of a diner, but with metal fountains that dispensed syrup over soda water. Of course, these were always poured in a clear glass with ice cubes and a straw. Perhaps the employees also proudly sported a uniform emphasized with a white cap.
While soda is certainly the star of the menu, this shoppe also is notorious for gourmet coffee options, and other sugary treats to go with drinks. These are quick meal establishments but you end up staying for a long time due to being so contently relaxed and enjoying the conversations.
Here Is The Boston Old Fashioned Soda Shoppe You Need To Know About
It’s appropriately called The Bittersweet Shoppe and is also in an ideal location. Right on Newbury Street, on a block where you certainly can get a touristy, old-fashioned feel. They are open every single day from 8 AM to 4 PM. In fact, they only take off three days a year. They kindly give themselves a rest and close on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
“With our charming, vintage-modern atmosphere and sun drenched outdoor patio, it is our desire to give you a place to feel welcomed, comfortable, inspired, and happy,” they say. So, let’s get to the good stuff, the old fashioned soda fountain options.
They come in three different options. These are floats, private-label bottled sodas, and Italian cream sodas. The private label bottles have a wide range of flavors, from grape to root beer to black cherry. For the Italian cream sodas, your options include banana cream, coconut cream, and vanilla.
Coffees, lattes, and a tea selection is also available, as are sweet treats like freshly baked cookies, pound cakes, and edible cookie dough. There are always weekly specials that you can learn about via their Instagram, like strawberry shortcake iced coffee or seasonal refresher drinks.
“It became our mission to help you enjoy life’s sweetness,” the Bittersweet Shoppe says. You can visit them today at 257 Newbury Street.
