The Soda Fountain Of Venice

Had just eaten and stopped in looking for coffee decided to have a cherry soda ice cream soda and a vanilla egg cream and they were excellent. Food people was ordering smell wonderful too will have to come back and try it. Ask for Emily. They were very busy and she was very excellent at handling it.

It's hard to rate a soda fountain-style restaurant on its own merits because they're just so very rare, but short of supply issues, this one performed like a well-oiled machine. Service was prompt, relaxed, and friendly. Food quality was quite high for what it offered, though the fare is relatively simple. The ambiance is a delightful throwback to a time when such places drew people of the community together, but the advent of the soda machine pretty well destroyed it. The garlic knots are a great appetizer if you enjoy garlic, but if you're not a fan, then stay away. They're heavily topped with it and the bottom of the bowl is filled with their garlic sauce. Personally? I liked it, but brushed as soon as I got home. My wife and I had their belly-busting Pink Cadillac hot dogs. I'm not sure why, but we hadn't eaten a good hot dog in a long while. A foot long beef frank, perfectly grilled and covered in your choice of three toppings, neither of us could finish it. It comes with your choice of sides. There are many fine restaurants in Venice's historic district. Come to this one if you're looking for something unique to drink or a taste of the past.

Had lunch here today. Great service and good food. But wait, the milkshake... FABULOUS! I LOVED IT. I hadn't had a milkshake that good in years. It's definitely worth the trip. I had a grilled cheese with tomato and homemade potato chips. I really didn't want the chips but they did not have the baked beans that was on the menu. That was disappointing. The sandwich was pretty good nice portion of cheese and tomato but the chips weren't that good. They were overcooked and too hard.. I would have preferred a bag of chips. But 4 out of 5 stars isn't bad. Oh, and there's outside seating. On a day like today, that's always a plus!

Went here with a group of friends today, Sam was the best waiter! He laughed at my jokes, had good milkshake recommendations for my friends, and was easy to get along with! Definitely recommend!

In my humble opinion, if you go to Venice and don?t go to The Soda Fountain, you wasted a trip. This local classic soda shop and pizzeria is a gem. The food is amazing. I?m partial to the Italian sub. It?s my go to when I come here. Their fries look simple but are absolutely fantastic. They have a crispness/crunchiness when you bite into them and the center is perfectly cooked and soft. Their pizza is some of the best in the area. You can load it with toppings or go the simple route with just cheese. Either way, you will not be disappointed. Parking can be a bit of a hassle in season because it?s on the busy main drag of Venice. If you?re staying in the area, take out could be a good option for you. If you want to wait and sit at the restaurant, it?s worth it. Plus, you can stick around for dessert.