My wife and I were visiting Glen Rose, TX for the first time and Shoo-Fly Soda Shop was highly recommended by so many as we were building out our itinerary for the weekend. Everyone was RIGHT. We had a wonderful experience at this Soda Shop and our taste buds just cannot forget the delicious shakes we had here. On one side of the restaurant is a small, old school diner-style seating area, and on the other is miscellaneous merchandise for sale. It was colorful, lively and the aroma of ice cream and waffle cones was overwhelmingly good. The staff behind the counter were so nice to us and shared their recommendations. I decided to order the "Raspberry Nutella Shake." It was exactly what it sounds like--ice cream, raspberry, and Nutella all in one. SO. DELICIOUS. I highly recommend it. It was creamy, sweet, and just perfect. It came topped with whipped cream and a cherry. We cannot wait to come back the next time we're in town and also can't wait to tell our friends and family who would go to Glen Rose to make sure they make a stop here! Thank you Shoo-Fly!! read more

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Great spot with a cool 'old school' soda shop vibe. Super menu with so many delicious choices, friendly folks, and a nice place to browse for that out of the ordinary gift. Always a favorite stop while on the square! read more

Great ice cream! We stopped by during our vacation. We didn't get to try the food but the ice cream was awesome! Fun little stop, especially with kiddos. Very kind and friendly staff. read more

One of the other stores was still open near closing, so we popped in here to check it out. They have an ice cream bar and lots of candy. We didn't get anything, but there were some cool things like dinosaur ornaments. They even had these old-style mint gummies. Staff was friendly. read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

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I love that they revived a soda shop from the 50s! The prices were fair/reasonable. We went during a Spring Break weekend (unintentionally), and this place was PACKED. Despite the chaos, the staff here were very kind and courteous! Not a lot of seating. There's a few small tables in the store and outside on the sidewalk. The bar area can sit about 7-10 people. Large gift store with assortment of Knick knacks and gag gifts. read more

Loved this place! Old timey vibes and great soda! Must try for sure! It is located inside the store so you also get to shop around if you'd like! read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

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We had the best visit at Shoo-Fly! The two gentleman behind the counter could not have been nicer. They showed great customer service and gave recommendations for tasty treats for our family (6). We got to learn a little about the young man saving for a car. He was a great example for our teenage boys. read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Banana split - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

Not a lot of non-chain options in Glen Rose, so when Thuy and I were craving something sweet, this seemed the perfect spot. I particularly liked the old-timey feel of the ice cream counter. Lot of good flavor and creation options. We were feeling nostalgic, so went with a banana split. There old timey candy too. And a lot of gift ideas as well. Bottom line: 'm pretty sure we will be back! read more

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Fun shop with lots to keep your attention. I wanted homemade ice cream but the Bluebell in their cones was really good.

The ice cream is very, very good. I get a hot fudge sundae with mint chip ice cream. Yum! The service is awesome and the way the ice cream sundae and a double ice cream cone are put together keeps me coming back and telling my friends about it. I highly recommend Shoo-Fly Soda Shop. read more

This ice cream soda shop is amazing! Creamy ice cream, fizzy sodas, and charming decor. The friendly staff makes every visit special. We got the raspberry Nutella shakes. Highly recommend! read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Raspberry Nutella shake - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

Absolutely love the banana pie shake! Great place, friendly staff and tons of fun things to look at and purchase in the store section.

Such a nice place to stop in on a hot day and have a shake or some ice cream. They also have plenty of candy and sodas to choose from. A great place for locals and tourists alike. read more

So many good choices you need to go there everyday. Kids loved the cotton candy ice cream. Dad loved the cookies and cream milk shake. Almost like stepping back in time. read more

We stopped in here after pizza on the square. It's a typical novelty store with all sorts of stuff to tempt the spontaneous purchase. Lots of candies including some chocolates. Not sure if they are made on site or not, but they looked really good. They also have ice cream. We bought some dinosaur souvenirs for the little one and some taffy. It's a fun place, I would recommend if you are looking for a souvenir. read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - a chalk board with a message on it - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

We were in Glen Rose for 6 days and we went to Shoo-flys 5 times! I know, don't judge us. We were having fun! . We had ice cream and sweet treats five of the times and lunch four times. Everyone that worked at Shoo-fly's was AMAZING! The manager Nick was so nice and our kids had a blast interacting with him. Selene and Paxton were also great and the owners, Jerry and his wife were very engaging as well. The lunch food was excellent. Reuben sandwich was the best my wife had ever had. I may have had 5 root beer shakes in 5 days. They were amazing. Our kids loved the ice cream combos. Candy, toys, great little home goods and decorations. Can't go wrong here! This place MADE our vacation! read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Ice cream sundae fun - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

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Omg this place took us back 37 years. Old Soda Shop. I sat and got a Purple Cow. Super excited right now. Fun place to hang out and take yourself home for a bit. read more

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Shoo-Fly is full of bygone nostalgia. The general store was full of old fashion candies and gifts. The soda fountain offered old-fashioned counter service with hand made sodas and a variety of ice cream options. Hubby and I opted for the hand-made malts. The malts brought us back to childhood. Reasonable prices, great service, and yummy experience. A happy place indeed! read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Coffee and caramel malt... hold the whipped cream and cherry, please. - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

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The ice cream was delicious, we had a few different flavors and they were all good. It was a cute little place, kind of rustic. The only thing I'd say about this place is that they might want to renovate a little to have the layout of the store a little friendlier. But overall we liked it! read more

This has become one of our go to stops in Glen Rose! The staff are so sweet and patient and we love their cones and sodas! My favorite is a coconut Dr. Pepper! read more

Feels like stepping back into an old five and five in the best way possible. We went here while camping in a nearby state park. My Nutella shake was fantastic! read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Peach soda and Nutella milkshake - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

It was like walking back in time when we entered the shop. There was golden oldies music playing and the young guy behind the ice cream counter was even dancing. I got the Strawberry shortcake sundae and my bf got the coffee waffle cone. They were delicious!! So many varieties of ice cream and malts and even ice cream sodas. read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Strawberry shortcake sundae and coffee waffle cone (double scoop) - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

Cute store with great, friendly staff. First time in the store and I asked one of the employees what his favorite thing was. He made me a coconut, strawberry ice cream soda with whip cream and it was DELICIOUS! Definitely a place to visit if you're passing through town. read more

I was an employee, therefore a little biased. But I loved working here! The bosses are such nice people, which is of course reflected in the staff! A great experience and joy to serve people. Ice cream is blue bell, which means it's the best! The motto is, "step back in time" and that's the goal, which so many people have felt. The music and atmosphere is the best! Can't beat the old fashioned sodas read more

Best service with friendly people. We took a pic with Ian and we will be back the next time we are in Town. The ice cream was delicious and the waffle cone was so light and tasty . read more

Love Shoo-Fly! Homemade waffle cones, unique shakes, phosphate sodas, sodas made at their old fashioned fountain, wonderful personal service! Unique gifts and a boutique! read more

Adorable nostalgic spot! They sell a bunch of vintage throwbacks from clove chewing gum, to a cacophony of random toys (lots of Melissa & Doug), to kitchen towels, to shirts & art. The ice cream shop is where it's at tho! I got a vanilla shake + Nutella and OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! Calories I could never regret. Our 6 year old got a cone of "Krazy Kolors" (basically vanilla-ish ice cream in wild neon colors - obviously a big hit with kids but since adults are more concerned with the actual flavor I think we'd all prefer another option) with sprinkles, m&ms, and of course a cherry on top. He was in love from start to finish. My husband got a cone with a scoop (by the way, the term "scoop" is like half a pint of ice cream) of strawberry with coconut shavings on top (their strawberry is absolutely delicious!) read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Vanilla milkshake add Nutella (It's the stuff of dreams y'all!!!!!) it's a Nutella milkshake!! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

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Such a great find! Ice cream, shakes, candy, toys, and boutique items. Friendly service too!

Authentic old fashioned soda shop. Lots of gifts from local vendors. Ice cream was fresh and service was slow but overall acceptable. Interesting decor. read more

The novelty was fun but the flavors were lacking. The soda was very sweet so I don't think they have the ratio to soda water figured out. The ice cream cone was fresh but thin and broke into pieces. The banana pudding shake was mediocre. The service was very slow but I think they had a lot of the children of the family helping which was cute. read more

1950's motif throughout. Delicious and charming. We had lunch: the root beer and peach floats with a Reuben and egg salad sandwich plates. Delicious. The service was exceptional and charming ... very polite and friendly. Dog friendly -- a real plus with this Texas heat. Strongly recommend a visit. We will return the next time we pass through. read more

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - Storefront - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Glen Rose, Texas

Very yummy dessert! Homemade waffle cones were so good! Cute place, a must visit while vacationing in Glen Rose.

I absolutely love having an excuse to stop by Shoo-Fly Soda Shop! It is the sweetest shop with adorable items to purchase! My son always enjoys looking at the fun toys you cannot find at regular stores. Everyone working there has always been very sweet as well! read more

This is a fun little soda shop on the Glen Rose square. They have a nice selection of ice cream, shakes, and soda. We were greeted by an extremely friendly lady working behind the bar. She was very patient as we took forever to decide on what we want. It's pretty impossible to get three kids to agree on 2 flavors to share. We finally decided on strawberry shortcake and peach. While she made them we walked around and looked at everything else that they sell. They have a large selection of candy and canned veggies. The shakes only took a few minutes and she was nice enough to separate them into smaller shakes so that we could share easily. I really enjoyed the peach shake. It was very creamy and had bits of peaches in it. The strawberry was good too but nothing special to write about. They have a ton of different types of bottled soda. We tried a Dublin Cream Soda which was great. You should try this place. Super friendly staff and good desserts. read more

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Very nice little gift store and soda fountain. Lots of unique gift items to look through. Small town friendly service included at no charge. read more

This place is such a gem! I had posted in a FB group asking suggestions for a fun place to go with a group of relatives after graduation & several people suggested this soda shop. I had actually already considered coming here, but thought they closed at 7. The owner saw my post & made the effort to message me & let me know they would be staying open a little later since it was Memorial Day weekend & said if we wanted to come by they would stay open. We brought in a group that consisted of 6 adults & 10 children ranging from 1 yr old up to 18 years old. There were 2 other families in line ahead of us. One of the staff members took their order while another quickly came out from behind the counter & came to us to ask our order. I asked for some suggestions, because there so many options I couldn't decide what I wanted. I told him that I wanted something really chocolatey, but unique. He suggested the Raspberry Nutella Shake (which is also what 2 ladies in line ahead of me ordered.) It was AMAZING!!! Now I will be tempted to make the hour drive to Glen Rose every week just to go get another one The service was actually much faster than I would've expected. I was impressed at how fast they got our orders handed out. They have wooden checker & marble boards for the kids to play on & LOTS of cute Knick-knacks, home decor, boutique clothes & souvenirs to browse through. I would definitely recommend this cute little shop to anyone who is passing through Glen Rose area. read more

Neat little soda jerk. Kids loved the ice cream treats and my wife loved the root beer float within IBC root beer. If you're in Glen Rose this is a good way to get out of the heat and have yourself a treat. read more

A ice cream and gift shop Shoo Fly soda shop is the place To go. Shoo fly as a variety of flavors of ice cream. "I would recommend the cookies-n- cream." read more

What a gem! Super cute shop with lots of goodies!!! I happen to stumble upon it after my prayer retreat at riverbend. I found myself there for more than 1 hour because there is lots to see & buy at this shop. Great place to buy gifts!!! Also the shakes, ice cream, goodies behind the bar looked delicious. I didn't have any because I was full from eating Italian food from place next door. I bought my daughter and I some cute clothes, hair bows, and toys. I met the owner Tammie she was such a sweetheart. I'm defiantly coming back again!!! read more

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Fun experience with the kiddo's old time soda shop!