FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL (Amazing America) — Nostalgia may be trending, but along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, it’s simply a way of life—something visitors can experience firsthand, especially at Carrabelle Junction.
Amazing America’s Hunter Hulbert continues our Amazing Itineraries journey with a trip back in time.
Carrabelle Junction, located along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, serves as a year-round gathering place for locals and a must-stop for travelers. (Amazing America)
Carrabelle Junction lives up to its name as a place where the past intersects with the present in the most delicious way. The Junction, as the locals call it, is a combo of a coffee shop, retro ice cream and soda fountain, and a deli.
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It is an easy on-and-off for travelers along U.S. Highway 98, making it a favorite stop along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Although it has been open for a little over a decade, Carrabelle Junction has a vintage feel. Its memorabilia-lined walls and shelves give customers a glimpse of life from the 1940s to the 1960s.
The Junction’s décor includes authentic vintage signs and memorabilia that reflect America in the 1940s-1960s. (Amazing America)
When asked about The Junction, owner and operator Ellen Johnson sums it up in a few words: “Good food, good atmosphere, good people. It’s unique. There’s no other place like it.” Carrabelle Junction has become a popular spot for locals, as well as road trippers.
Carrabelle Junction owner Ellen Johnson makes Hunter an{ } Egg Cream, one of its signature drinks, which actually contains no eggs or cream — just soda water, chocolate syrup, and milk. (Amazing America)
Along with the menu items that you might expect at a diner, patrons can order breakfast and lunch from opening until they close their doors at night. But the most popular item on the menu is the Egg Cream, a fountain drink made with soda water, chocolate syrup, a little bit of milk, and a dash of nostalgia.
Carrabelle Junction leans into the “Old Florida” vibe and is a favorite for locals. (Amazing America)
The Junction serves up deli sandwiches, fresh coffee, and an array of bottled sodas, in a setting that’s perfect for capturing those old-fashioned, social media–worthy moments.
Carrabelle Junction is just one of the amazing must-stop spots along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, so click here to start planning your unforgettable trip today.
*This segment is sponsored by: Florida’s Forgotten Coast/Franklin County, Florida
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