On Friday I promised to take you on an adventure to an old fashioned soda fountain. This nasty winter weekend seems like a good time to enjoy more pleasant memories!
When I set out on my post Christmas National Road Adventure, I had few plans but was conscious of some places along the way that sounded interesting. One of those was Lynn’s Pharmacy, a family owned pharmacy in historic downtown Brazil. Lynn’s has a bonafide soda fountain with a counter where you can order a sandwich and chocolate malt.
It’s a landmark along the National Road for good reason. The owners have operated a pharmacy in this historic building since 1970 but worked hard to add this authentic soda fountain about 23 years ago. When you step inside you wouldn’t know that it hasn’t always been there.
I learned a lot during my brief visit, chatting with a family member who was working that day. In fact, we had a delightful conversation where she asked about my trip and I asked about the business. We swapped stories like old friends as she prepared my caramel sundae.
They offer shakes, malts, sundaes and, of course, old fashioned sodas. They also prepare some simple sandwiches if you’re looking to grab a quick bite like a Coney Dog or BLT. The counter is made of oak and stainless steel and measures twelve feet long. You can sit at the counter like I did or at one of the many wood and metal cafe style tables.
A mosaic black and white tile floor anchors the room while a high ceiling of tin tiles and large store front windows make the space feel light and airy. Antique fixtures along the walls are filled with antique pharmacy items and souvenirs from the community.
That summed up my experience.
I loved it here and will absolutely stop in again my next trip through. The woman I met that day was the daughter-in-law of the owner who installed the soda fountain. She said they have continued to invest in the business and the community and she spoke about the town with fierce pride and enthusiasm. It made me want to send them my prescription business but it’s a little too far to go for my meds!
Brazil, Indiana is west of Indianapolis and has a cute downtown with murals and a few shops. If you go by National Road, less than an hour east of Brazil you’ll find yourself in the town of Plainfield which is home to the fabulous Oasis Diner and Gilley’s Antique and Decorator Mall which I love.
Click here to learn more about Lynn’s.
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Whaaaaat? No picture of the caramel sundae???? I love the black and white floor and the tile entry sign thingie. Thanks for the link to their FB page. They have the full menu on there and I am intrigued by a marshmallow-Coke and original drugstore style BBQ sandwich! VERY COOL that they have butterscotch sundaes. Hard to find those anymore. All the chains like Dairy Queen, etc, killed off their butterscotch and kept the caramel. Some people think those two are “similar” or “close enough”. NO. Butterscotch is a completely different animal. So that’s what I’m getting if I ever make it there: BBQ sandwich, marshmallow-Coke, butterscotch sundae. Yum!!!!
Yes! Butterscotch is completely different!!! It’s weird, there were supposed to be two pictures at the top but they don’t show up for the public. I deleted and reset and I think they’re visible. Check it out!
Oooo yesssss! Yum! That looks delicious!!!!!
It was so good!!!