Payne's Sandwich Shop And Soda Fountain

101 E Laurel St, Scottsboro I-35768-1801, United States

🛍 Cafés, Vegan, American, Ice Cream

4.5 💬 4116 Reviews
Payne's Sandwich Shop And Soda Fountain

Phone: +12565742140

Address: 101 E Laurel St, Scottsboro I-35768-1801, United States

City: Scottsboro

Menu Dishes: 21

Reviews: 4116

"I came here once years ago just for some ice cream, but had a chance recently to come back and actually have a real meal here. It 's simple food, but the place is fun, and the sandwiches and treats sure are tasty! The restaurant feels like a step back in time to a diner or, well, a soda shop. It 's on a cute corner of downtown Scottsboro. There are a few tables out front if you 'd like to eat outside. It 's a little crowded inside, at least when it 's busy, as it was when I visited. There are a couple of booths and tables and then lots of seats at the soda/ice cream bar. Orders can be placed at the register in the back near the kitchen, or at the bar. I hung out at the bar to watch the waitstaff make their amazing ice cream creations. It seems like they do a lot of carryout here, too. Menu has mostly sandwiches, chicken, shrimp, and egg salads, and hot dogs. Sides are very simple pasta salads, chips, potato salad, etc. If you need variety, you 'll certainly find it in the ice cream. Lots of flavors, and lots of ways to eat it: sundaes, splits, shakes, and more. I ordered a BLT with chips, a sweet tea to drink, and I finished it out with a treat to myself: an Elvis sundae! The BLT was yummy, on nicely toasted bread, with fresh lettuce, ample mayonnaise, and mostly crispy bacon (only one small part of a piece was a little rubbery for me). Small hiccup in the delivery it came out in a to go container when I wanted to stay and eat. So I wound up eating my sandwich out of a plastic box, lol. Not a big deal though. Sweet tea was delicious and refreshing and the waitresses were swift with refills. They got a little backed up by the time I ordered my sundae, but I enjoyed watching them work on the other shakes, splits, etc. I noticed they were using Mayfield ice cream, which I think is very yummy. Sundaes here are 1.5 scoops of ice cream and two toppings. The Elvis is made with vanilla ice cream, banana slices, and peanut butter drizzled throughout. It felt like a large serving for one person and I wound up not finishing it (though if I 'd skipped lunch I certainly could have), so bring a friend or come hungry for a treat. It was a delicious sundae, though, with the peanut butter layered perfectly throughout. I wasn 't sure I 'd like it a ton with the vanilla (I generally prefer chocolate), but it worked fabulously! I do wonder if you could sub another ice cream flavor if you wanted though peanut butter banana chocolate sounds great to me, too! I definitely hope to return for another treat in the future!"

Full menu - 21 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Sandwiches

Salads

Ice Cream*

American Food

Pasta

Sweets & Desserts

Chicken

TV TV

It's the best in Scottsboro so cheap the best food service everyone is nice I love it

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Reviews

Bozzin
Bozzin

Still serving good food and delicious ice cream in the style that has held its own for 150+ years.


Sandra
Sandra

Loved the atmosphere here, it's like back in the day ice cream parlors. Friendly staff and good ice cream.


Jane
Jane

This is a wonderful old fashioned sofa fountain and lunch place.lots ofbice cream flavors , tons of cool decor View menu


Maw
Maw

We had a banana split with wet walnuts and the Elvis sundae, They were absolutely delicious! Great service also!


Kathryn
Kathryn

Friendly, helpful staff. Fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Great sandwiches and excellent ice cream. Try the Turtle Tracks


Arika
Arika

Great service and loved the atmosphere! My husband and I stopped here for lunch and split a milkshake during our anniversary trip, it was so good that we stopped here again on the way home and each got a milkshake. View menu


Tracy
Tracy

Payne's Sandwich Shop is an old fashioned soda fountain and it's awesome. The hotdogs are the best I've ever had. There are so many choices of ice cream it's hard to choose. They serve salads and sandwiches, floats, sundaes, banana splits, cones or scoops. The servers are very attentive and friendly.


Nancy
Nancy

We stopped by on a day trip, just myself and Hubby. It was around lunch time. The place was busy so we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The people who waited on us were very nice and attentive. The food choices are not that big. My BLT was good, but they had no fries to go with it. They only offered chips, and about 3 other side type items. The other food choices were other sandwiches. There were no burgers either. The ice cream choices were very plentiful. I got black walnut on a waffle cone and it was delicious. The visit was very pleasant. Would go again for ice cream, but not for lunch itself.


Bailey
Bailey

I came here once years ago just for some ice cream, but had a chance recently to come back and actually have a real meal here. It 's simple food, but the place is fun, and the sandwiches and treats sure are tasty! The restaurant feels like a step back in time to a diner or, well, a soda shop. It 's on a cute corner of downtown Scottsboro. There are a few tables out front if you 'd like to eat outside. It 's a little crowded inside, at least when it 's busy, as it was when I visited. There are a couple of booths and tables and then lots of seats at the soda/ice cream bar. Orders can be placed at the register in the back near the kitchen, or at the bar. I hung out at the bar to watch the waits... View menu

Categories

  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious." View menu
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Amenities

  • Malts
  • Floats
  • menu
  • Salads
  • menu
  • Takeout

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