Visited today for lunch. Having the original Blockbuster. I wanted to say how great it was, but I have to say it was bitting into a memory. A memory of sandwiches my Nana would make us on Saturday's. I never really visited this place often but she would when it was actually a market. Maybe she copied them. Wow thank you Galco's. The Blockbuster is a great sandwich.
Saw this place on the Watcher YouTube channel and just had to visit as we were LA for a few days - it ended up being the highlight of our stay.
The store brought back so many memories from childhood - a warm nostalgic feeling upon seeing old toys and snacks.
The extensive selection of beverages is absolutely wonderful, and the option of making your own is an added bonus as someone whose favourite flavours are lavender, rose, and violet.
What a blast!
Galco is a wicked portal to the past. All the decor is themed with the 50s? Idk I’m not old. I don’t think it ever gets busy, but that gives you a lot of space to shop around. On the side, they have a good amount of candy but their main draw is their massive drink collection. They have a large soda collection of long lasting brands that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Compared to rocket fizz, there’s less wacky drinks and more normal drinks that you don’t see in supermarkets. They also have alcohol and freshly made sandwiches, but they have very limited staff so you might have to wait.
Great spot to find flavored Soda Pop, Sake Wine and Good selection of Craft Beers in the refrigerated section
This is definitely a neat place to visit. Very nostalgic to see soda brands that you don't see at big grocery stores. Also, they still have the original register from back in the day. If anyone remembers Alpha Beta grocery stores, then this will bring back some memories. Spiffy Cola, Black Cherry cola and Sioux City Sarsaparilla are among our favorites. The average price is about $1.99. They also sell beer from different countries. Try the Czech beers!
Great selection of soda, beer, wine, sake and sweets. You can make your own soda too!
Always a fun trip! John carefully curates a store chock full of the most obscure and delicious beverages available.
Moxie? Got it. Red Ribbon? Got it. A dozen Trappist ales? Of course. Nehi and Faygo flavors for days.
Don’t try to lie to yourself, grab a cart on the way in- you’ll need it.
I've never seen so many types of soda in my life. Truly remarkable. It's like someone googled "soda" and got some everything, put it on a shelf, and sold it to the rest of us. So many unique flavors and things I've never seen before! There were also many old-timey candies and toys but those are less remarkable. The building is older and has a vibe to match the concept. Worth stopping in if you're in the neighborhood or are addicted to soda.
Soda? This is truly an amazing experience as there are so many to choose from! They have an amazing selection of candy as well. This is one place you really have to visit and see! There is nothing to compare the experience to since I know of nowhere that compares.
Great selection of old and new pops for you to enjoy. There's even a way to make your own pop.
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