{"id":207015,"date":"2026-03-26T15:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207015\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:21:10","slug":"serving-up-a-blast-from-the-past-along-floridas-forgotten-coast-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207015\/","title":{"rendered":"Serving up a blast from the past along Florida’s Forgotten Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL (Amazing America) \u2014 Nostalgia may be trending, but along Florida\u2019s Forgotten Coast, it\u2019s simply a way of life\u2014something visitors can experience firsthand, especially at Carrabelle Junction.<\/p>\n

Amazing America\u2019s Hunter Hulbert continues our Amazing Itineraries journey with a trip back in time.<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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The Junction\u2019s d\u00e9cor includes authentic vintage signs and memorabilia that reflect America in the 1940s-1960s. (Amazing America)<\/p>\n

When asked about The Junction, owner and operator Ellen Johnson sums it up in a few words: \u201cGood food, good atmosphere, good people. It\u2019s unique. There\u2019s no other place like it.\u201d Carrabelle Junction has become a popular spot for locals, as well as road trippers.<\/p>\n

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Carrabelle Junction owner Ellen Johnson makes Hunter an{ } Egg Cream, one of its signature drinks, which actually contains no eggs or cream \u2014 just soda water, chocolate syrup, and milk. (Amazing America)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Carrabelle Junction leans into the “Old Florida” vibe and is a favorite for locals. (Amazing America)<\/p>\n

The Junction serves up deli sandwiches, fresh coffee, and an array of bottled sodas, in a setting that\u2019s perfect for capturing those old-fashioned, social media\u2013worthy moments.<\/p>\n

Carrabelle Junction is just one of the amazing must-stop spots along Florida\u2019s Forgotten Coast, so click here <\/a>to start planning your unforgettable trip today.<\/p>\n

*This segment is sponsored by: Florida’s Forgotten Coast\/Franklin County, Florida<\/p>\n

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