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Clinton's Soda Fountain

100 West Maple Avenue, Independence, MO
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Ranked #13 of 130 restaurants in Independence
Cuisines: American
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Rogers, Arkansas
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Just what you would expect, a long soda fountain bar, lots of ice cream and drink treats. We had a root beer float made from root beer syrup and the soda water. Prices seemed reasonable. A sign says that President Truman worked here as a boy. Clinton's also has other sweets and candy plus some souvenirs. It is just south... More

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Anderson Creek TWP, NC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Delicious malts and shakes in a great atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Very friendly and attentive service.

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Hazelwood, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Our former President, Harry Truman, worked in this Soda Fountain shop as a young boy. They had malt, milk shakes, soda, ice cream in cones and cups, phosphates of almost any flavor you desired and served from an old fashion soda counter. The deserts and drinks were great. The served everyone quick and our brief stay an enjoyable experience.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Had a very good espresso/bittersweet choclate chip milkshake there while contemplating that Harry & Bess (Truman) were customers. Love the front window sign with the Harry Truman quote. "Nothing better than cake than more cake."

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Kansas City Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

More soda combinations than you can imagine and throws you back to small town camaderie and sitting on a stool sharing a drink with your sweetie.

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Chicago
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8 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

An old time ice cream parlor. Huge sundaes and great malts. There is a variety of candy sold also, including Hammond's Candies - first time we've seen that outside of Denver. Great place to grab a treat.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We were really enjoying our stroll through Independence Square, every business and historical place we went into we had excellent experiences and people were so kind and friendly. Until we went into this establishment. I really wanted to experience this place and we had to run through the rain and ducked in here. We put down our wet things in... More

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Independence, MO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

I love coming here. Good ice cream in glass containers. I come here a least two to three times a month. I bring spouse, children and now grandchildren. Very historic place also.

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Independence, Missouri
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

Love their Hot Fudge Sundaes, haven't tried much else stick to my favorites. Everything else looks and sounds great but I know I love!! the Hot Fudge Sundaes!!!!!

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Leavenworth, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

This is a real soda fountain on the spot where Harry Truman worked as a young man. The sodas and malts are ok. Get a single cone - they're really good - and walk around the Square where Harry used to walk.

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