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Eastside - Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain restaurant
5.6

Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain

  • Eastside
  • $
  • American
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Unremarkable taste profile

The 'classic vanilla sundae' at Fair Oaks tastes more like a vanilla routine, devoid of creativity, just like the 'strawberry ice cream'; the only thing heavenly about it is its price. Even the 'chocolate malt ball ice cream' leaves no room for the imagination, lamenting a long lost variety, a plea for a banana split, perhaps.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portions consistently praised and considered perfect by many reviewers.

  • Okay Taste

    Food described as average, standard diner fare; neither bad nor exceptional.

  • Not Creative

    Menu has become unoriginal and doesn't align with the store's theme.

Top 3 dishes at Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain

  1. 1

    Classic Vanilla Sundae 🏆

    The perfect chocolate to ice cream ratio was frequently praised.

    Classic Vanilla Sundae dish
  2. 2

    Hot Fudge Brownie

    Praised for its gooey center and fudge, perfectly complementing the ice cream.

    Hot Fudge Brownie dish
  3. 3

    Strawberry Ice Cream

    Strawberry ice cream with real fruit pieces described as heavenly.

    Strawberry Ice Cream dish

Vibe: Tediously original ambiance

Through musty rose-colored glasses, the decor at Fair Oaks seems charming. But on a sporadic date night (as long as they don't forget the drinks), you realize the clutter of yesteryear is just that, clutter. The buzz has ceased, replaced by a lulling hum that's unremarkably typical.

  • Great For Dates

    Great for date nights with romantic and cute atmosphere, well-liked.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Decor is dated yet charming, creating a unique but sometimes cluttered atmosphere.

  • Negative Buzz

    Lacks the previous charm and ambiance, now feels typical and unremarkable.

Perks: Gratingly slow service

Of course, you'd be hard-pressed to quickly find such a cluttered place without reservations. Bolt to the 'not so convenient' outdoor seating, past the neglected pet water bowls, thrust aside by groups squeezed into tiny table tops. It all culminates to a disorganized symphony touting sublime disregard for time.

  • Great For Kids

    Friendly staff, suitable menu, great for kids and family dining experience.

  • Okay To Park

    Street parking varies; sometimes plentiful, occasionally challenging.

  • Bad For Groups

    Cramped seating, long waits, and overwhelming service for groups