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GOOLRICK'S

CLASSICS YOU LOVE. MEMORIES THAT LAST.

For generations, our menu has been a beloved part of downtown Fredericksburg. We’re honoring that legacy by bringing back the iconic classics that helped define us, with the same charm, nostalgia, and flavor that never go out of style.​ Our menu features hand-spun milkshakes, sodas made the old-fashioned way, and a selection of sandwiches and cold plates.

Goolrick's has welcomed many faces in 150 years

A First Date.

Lunch with Gramma.

A milkshake after school. 

Goolrick's was never just another building renovation. Our history is so much more than that. Since 1869, Goolrick's has stood as a beloved cornerstone of downtown Fredericksburg history and is recognized as the nation’s oldest continuously operating soda fountain.

 

The extensive planning, attention to detail and careful craftsmanship that went into bringing this community icon back to life, was a significant financial and historic preservation investment driven by the value Goolrick's has provided Downtown Fredericksburg.

 

The value of your personal stories - the memories so many of you shared with us?

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Priceless.

Goolrick's Soda Fountain Fredericksburg VA

The Nation's Longest Running Soda Fountain

Some places don't just serve a town. They become part of its story.

Since 1869, Goolrick's has stood as a beloved cornerstone of downtown Fredericksburg's history and is recognized as the nation’s longest running soda fountain.

A Renovation Built for Future Memories

Every layer uncovered during the renovation revealed another chapter of Goolrick's story.

Historic paint.
Original craftsmanship.
Forgotten architectural details.
Pieces of Fredericksburg waiting to be rediscovered.​​

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Goolrick's Moments

Inspired by the community's affection for Goolrick's and

a commitment to preserve what makes it so special.

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