Mac Alpine's is an Original Soda Fountain. Pretty sure it's the only one left in the city. When you walk in you can sit on one of the stools at the original bar and one of the lovely folks there will make the drink or ice cream desert of your dream. A fizz, an egg cream, a malt or even a simple Dr Pepper float. You name it, they can make it. The ice cream deserts rock in their simplicity.
There are some very cool original booths still left, and some extra seating in the back. It's not a huge place by any means, but I've never had to wait for a table - even when they were a stop on the First Friday bus route. Folks who came by acted like they were in a museum - just looking at all the cool stuff - some of which is for sale - and left. They have NO idea what they were missing out on here.
The ONLY thing that makes the place not get 5 stars is that they don't offer french fries. Their burgers are awesome - but without the fries, I stick more to their amazing BLT or their messy but good good egg salad. Both of those go great with their potato salad - which I think is one of the best ever.
The absolute best part? We had 2 meals, 2 flavored drinks and 2 deserts and it cost less than $25. Bam baby.