Grand Central Building
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About Grand Central Building
Grand Central Building is a shopping centre at 25 N Wenatchee Ave #114 in Wenatchee, open daily. Downstairs, at the back of the Owl Drug Store, an old-fashioned soda fountain serves the building's food and drink. The banana split comes with real pineapple topping rather than canned, and milkshakes run to flavors like mint chocolate chip and cotton candy alongside floats. The shop also carries nostalgic items, cards, and gifts. Seating is limited, and the small footprint means it can be scarce when the fountain gets busy. Service is walk-in. The fountain is reached by stairs, with no handicap-accessible alternative noted.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana split, milkshakes, old fashioned soda fountain decor and nostalgic gifts and cards.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana split, milkshakes, old fashioned soda fountain decor and nostalgic gifts and cards.
Customer Review Summary
The banana split draws the most praise, with reviewers calling out the real pineapple topping and calling it worth every penny, close behind are the milkshakes, including a mint chocolate chip and a bright purple cotton candy version, and the floats also get a mention. Several describe the Owl Soda Fountain as a nostalgic, old fashioned stop, done up like a vintage drug store soda counter with cards and gifts to browse, and multiple reviewers recall it fondly as a throwback experience for both kids and older visitors. One reviewer notes disappointment that a "real" Coke is no longer made there, and another mentions the bottled water felt overpriced. Seating is limited and gets tight when busy, per one account, and another flags that the stairs down to the shop aren't handicap friendly. Staff are repeatedly described as helpful and courteous, with one visit closing on praise for a delightful owner.
Customer Review Summary
The banana split draws the most praise, with reviewers calling out the real pineapple topping and calling it worth every penny, close behind are the milkshakes, including a mint chocolate chip and a bright purple cotton candy version, and the floats also get a mention. Several describe the Owl Soda Fountain as a nostalgic, old fashioned stop, done up like a vintage drug store soda counter with cards and gifts to browse, and multiple reviewers recall it fondly as a throwback experience for both kids and older visitors. One reviewer notes disappointment that a "real" Coke is no longer made there, and another mentions the bottled water felt overpriced. Seating is limited and gets tight when busy, per one account, and another flags that the stairs down to the shop aren't handicap friendly. Staff are repeatedly described as helpful and courteous, with one visit closing on praise for a delightful owner.
Featured reviews
- Allison Rinker
“What a lovely ice cream shop and delightful owner!”
- Christine King
“The Old Fashion Soda Shop was amazing. Unfortunately, the stairs are downstairs and the one in the beauty shop isn't handicap friendly..”
- Michael Newman
“Bring back the Soda Fountains! What a fun place to visit. Owl Cafe. I remember going to the soda fountain in the back of Owl Drug Store with my uncle, over 55 years ago. It was fun to stop in and enjoy the atmosphere and ice cream!”
- Jo Buddy
“It was a hot day husband was cranky so we went to this old fashioned sundae stop the banana split was fantastic and tasty and worth every penny they used real pineapple topping not just canned pineapple store is a bit on the smaller side and sitting is at a premium when it's busy but aside from that you ve got to go and experience this place!! Helps.improve the mood of cranky husbands”
- Sam Seamans
“We stopped in for overpriced bottled water. Place was clean and neat. Staff helpful and courteous.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Shopping Malls near Grand Central Building
- Valley North Shopping Center4.21,1401.2 mi
vacant storefronts, jc penney clearance section, confusing parking lot
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Building | 4.4150 | — | banana split, milkshakes, old fashioned soda fountain decor |
| Valley North Shopping Center | 4.21,140 | 1.2 mi | vacant storefronts, jc penney clearance section, confusing parking lot |
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