These days, Montana is full of enticing ice cream shops we know and love. But it wasn’t all that long ago that going out for dessert meant heading for an old-fashioned soda fountain. Luckily, the Treasure State still has a few of them for anyone who is feeling nostalgic.
Step up to the counter at these spots and treat yourself to a trip back in time.
- Norm’s Soda Fountain, 34 Main St., Kalispell
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Norm’s Soda Fountain Facebook Norm’s is the only old-fashioned soda fountain in the Flathead Valley, but it’s the only one you need. Not only are their shakes, sodas and sundaes amazing, but they also serve tasty burgers and fries.
- Doe Brothers Restaurant & Soda Fountain, 120 E Broadway, Philipsburg
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Kelly M / Yelp Philipsburg has become a popular tourist destination, and visitors love coming to Doe Brothers. They’ve been serving classic comfort food for years.
- Yesterday’s Soda Fountain, 124 Main St.,
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Ru Y / Yelp Come for the breakfast, but definitely stay for dessert. Yesterday’s Soda Fountain is a beloved staple in Ennis, and the food and the service are top notch.
- Cole Drug, 136 McLeod St., Big Timber
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Gates B / Yelp You can sip a milkshake while you’re waiting on your prescriptions at Big Timber’s Cole Drug, just like the good old days.
Don’t these places look delightful? There’s definitely no shortage of dessert options in Montana. We’ve even created an ice cream trail.
Norm’s Soda Fountain Facebook
Norm’s is the only old-fashioned soda fountain in the Flathead Valley, but it’s the only one you need. Not only are their shakes, sodas and sundaes amazing, but they also serve tasty burgers and fries.
Dale W / Yelp
Kelly M / Yelp
Philipsburg has become a popular tourist destination, and visitors love coming to Doe Brothers. They’ve been serving classic comfort food for years.
Milo R / Yelp
Ru Y / Yelp
Come for the breakfast, but definitely stay for dessert. Yesterday’s Soda Fountain is a beloved staple in Ennis, and the food and the service are top notch.
Jenny19982014 / TripAdvisor
Gates B / Yelp
You can sip a milkshake while you’re waiting on your prescriptions at Big Timber’s Cole Drug, just like the good old days.
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