Do you ever feel nostalgic for the old days, maybe even from a time long before you were alive? It would have been fun to live in an era when the local soda fountain served up tasty ice cream cones, sundaes, and shakes. That time is long gone, but there’s an adorable old-fashioned ice cream shop in Payson that’s located in a historic building, and it looks just like we imagine those old-time soda fountains did.
You’ll find Eli’s right on Payson’s Main Street. It’s located in a building that once housed Payson’s first bank.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
Step inside, and be transported back to a simpler time, when patrons weren’t too distracted by their cell phones to order their sundae or cone from the soda jerk.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook We’re not trying to be mean about the kid who once made the ice cream sodas…his job title really was “soda jerk.”
You’ll love the historic details of this building. Can you imagine its history? Don’t forget to look up at the restored ceiling…
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…and check out the bank vault that’s still here.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
Peer inside to see stacks of money and “gold bars.” Did this bank actually have that much cash and gold on hand? We’re not sure, but one thing we know is that now that this space is Eli’s, it has plenty of ice cream on hand!
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The friendly staff is waiting behind the counter for you to make your decision.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
So, what will it be? A double-dip cone…
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
…a tasty shake…
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
…or a huge sundae to share with a friend?
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
No matter what you end up with, you’re certain to love the delicious ice cream, excellent service, and historic surroundings at this adorable ice cream shop.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
Eli’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop is open six days a week to satisfy all your ice cream cravings.
Jacob Barlow/Google Visit from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
Make sure to visit Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop Facebook page to see what’s happening there this week.
Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop/Facebook
We’re not trying to be mean about the kid who once made the ice cream sodas…his job title really was “soda jerk.”
Pace McCullock/Google
Jacob Barlow/Google
Visit from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
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Address: 7 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651, USA
