Built in the early 1900s the building was initially opened as a grocery store in 1910. In the 1940s the original Bastian Blessings soda fountain was installed where it still remains, serving sodas, shakes, malts, and floats. The installation of the soda fountain initiated the transformation from grocery store, bus stop and post office to a soda shop. In 1985 restoration began and the South Side Soda Shop was re-opened in January of 1986. Eight years later the dining car was added to the existing building to provide additional seating as well as another look at fifties-style dining. The South Side Soda Shop continues the tradition of a fifties diner, offering home cooked recipes with a friendly face. Since re-opening in 1986 Nick and Charity Boyd have been running the South Side Soda Shop along with their family.

Yes they do. All their food was yummy and everyone was very friendly. We specifically went there because of Diners, Drive Inns and Dives 😁

Yes, they have a picture on the wall of him with owner.

No they are not

I'm sure they have items without gluten. What are you looking for? Lastly, I would not regard them as pricey. It is a reasonable price for a tasty burger or Philly cheesesteak.