Picking a spot for lunch can be tough when New Mexico is home to so many awesome spots, but sometimes you want something out of the ordinary. Do you perhaps need to make a pharmacy run too? You read that right, this Albuquerque cafe is located in an old school pharmacy that transports you back into an era full of soda fountains and lunch counters. If you’ve ever suspected that ice cream is always the perfect medicine, this old-time shoppe is the place for you.
Welcome to Model Pharmacy!
ウエストデイブ/Google Local This cafe and soda shoppe is the perfect lunch spot in Albuquerque.
That’s right, this cafe is located inside an old-time pharmacy.
Kevin Meier/Google Local Despite being across the street from a Walgreens, this pharmacy seems unfazed by any modernization Albuquerque might bring.
This charming parlor is the perfect spot to grab lunch or a quick treat.
The Model Pharmacy Cafe/Facebook Model Pharmacy offers sandwiches, cobblers, and of course, soda and ice cream.
Whether you’re looking for a sundae, shake, malt, or anything in between, Model Pharmacy has got you covered.
Kevin Meier/Google Local The options are endless here! You can choose from a sundae, a split, a milkshake, a malt, a soda, a float, or an egg cream. These are the best egg cream drinks you can find in the southwest.
Did we mention the cobbler?
jwjg/TripAdvisor Model Pharmacy’s homemade cobbler is absolutely intoxicating, and pairs perfectly with any shake.
After you’re done with your treat, browsing the store will lead to many interesting finds.
The Model Pharmacy Cafe/Facebook You’ll find old school pharmacy items that you don’t see anymore and many gifts that you can’t find elsewhere. This store is truly a blast from the past, and fun to search through for hidden treasures.
Model Pharmacy will have you feeling like you’re in an old time soda parlor, and an experience you just can’t pass up!
Garrett M/TripAdvisor Model Pharmacy is located at 3636 Monte Vista Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
For more information, you can visit their website right here.
Have you visited this little pharmacy cafe? What did you get? Let us hear all about it in the comments!
ウエストデイブ/Google Local
This cafe and soda shoppe is the perfect lunch spot in Albuquerque.
Kevin Meier/Google Local
Despite being across the street from a Walgreens, this pharmacy seems unfazed by any modernization Albuquerque might bring.
The Model Pharmacy Cafe/Facebook
Model Pharmacy offers sandwiches, cobblers, and of course, soda and ice cream.
The options are endless here! You can choose from a sundae, a split, a milkshake, a malt, a soda, a float, or an egg cream. These are the best egg cream drinks you can find in the southwest.
jwjg/TripAdvisor
Model Pharmacy’s homemade cobbler is absolutely intoxicating, and pairs perfectly with any shake.
You’ll find old school pharmacy items that you don’t see anymore and many gifts that you can’t find elsewhere. This store is truly a blast from the past, and fun to search through for hidden treasures.
Garrett M/TripAdvisor
Model Pharmacy is located at 3636 Monte Vista Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
For more information, you can visit their website right here.
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