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Lemon Syrup the Soda Fountain Way
This vintage-style lemon syrup brings bright, clean citrus flavor to drinks and desserts. Learn how to make it at home and use it in soda, iced tea, and simple spring treats.
Make The Perfect Palm Springs 1970s Margarita!
Recreate a 1970s Palm Springs margarita inspired by Gene Autry’s hotel smooth, lightly frothy, and full of old-school restaurant flavor.
2 Retro Drinks made with Tang
Bring a little retro charm to your table with these two easy Tang drinks a Sunny Orange Sipper for breakfast and a fizzy Orange Tang soda perfect for brunch or poolside sipping.
Mini Waffles with Cappuccino Chips
These mini waffles with cappuccino chips are a cozy twist on classic chocolate chip waffles. Made with waffle mix, they’re soft, easy, and have a subtle coffeehouse flavor that makes breakfast feel a little more special.
4 Retro Raspberry Drinks to Try Today
Looking for retro raspberry drinks to try? This collection features four soda fountain–inspired favorites, including a limeade, dirty soda, lemon fizz, and a creamy float all easy to make and perfect for summer.
Classic 1950s Diner-Style Fries Recipe
On the first Friday night of June 1957, a handful of coins was all it took six girls, a borrowed Ford, and a booth at Terry’s Diner. We shared paprika fries, passed around a pitcher of cola, and made a night out of almost nothing.
Retro Cola Ice Cream Floats
A retro soda fountain favorite, cola ice cream floats combine fizzy cola, creamy ice cream, and a cherry on top for a simple dessert drink full of old-fashioned charm.
Old School Hamburger & Rice Casserole
Old School Hamburger & Rice Casserole is a cozy mid-century style supper made with ground beef, rice, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Simple pantry ingredients come together in one baking dish to create a comforting family dinner that feels straight out of a vintage church cookbook.
Kitschy 1950s Easter Omelet with Ham & Pineapple
A cheerful 1950s Easter omelet filled with ham and pineapple, this sweet-and-savory breakfast dish captures the bright optimism of the postwar kitchen.
Retro Mandarin Pineapple Jell-O Salad
Bright, cheerful, and straight from the 1960s potluck table, this Retro Mandarin Pineapple Jell-O Salad features sweet citrus suspended in vibrant orange gelatin. Serve it as a classic salad with cottage cheese or swap in whipped cream for a light vintage dessert.
Two Ways To Shop
Each shop has its own secret stash of vintage-inspired exclusives