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| - Park Road Shopping center isn't like most strip malls. Instead of boring, ubiquitous businesses like Subway and Sally's Beauty Supply, Park Road offers an eclectic collection of local restaurants, toy stores, book stores and other boutiques. Sometimes it feels like walking back into the 1960s, but honestly that's part of the charm.
No business personifies this more than the Carolina Soda Shoppe. From great burgers and shakes to fried okra and applesauce, the menu has something for everyone's taste. The restaurant is tiny with maybe 10 tables in total. That said, I've never seen it so busy that I've had to wait very long.
This place is definitely a local business; its owner clearly attends a nearby church and has prominently placed what I would call "Christian Kitsch" throughout the establishment. There's even a sign up front that says if you bless your food you'll get a treat. I'm not religious but if I can pray my way to a milkshake, sign me up.
The food is good; not spectacular, but good. The burgers are not the best but they're darn tasty. It definitely hits the spot when all I want is a cheeseburger and some fries. I highly suggest trying the fried okra as well.
I was going to give three stars because this place is so low key and "average", but honestly it's not trying to be anything else. If you're expecting a high-end diner, go somewhere else. If you want good, simple food at a comfortable local joint, this is your place.
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