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Is South Side Soda Shop and Diner Still Open? Update (Goshen, IN)

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As of September 2026, South Side Soda Shop and Diner is listed open on southsidesodashop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own current website is live with a working online ordering option, menu, and dessert-buffet pages, and lists the same address as the original listing.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 1122 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured South Side Soda Shop and Diner in the July 2007 episode "Retro," spotlighting its old-fashioned soda-fountain and diner fare in Goshen, Indiana. The business describes itself on its own website as a family-run retro diner with a modern twist, offering a menu alongside dessert buffets. As checked on 2026-09-07, the site (southsidesodashop.com) was live, listed the address as 1122 South Main Street, and included a working online ordering option along with pages for its menu, dessert buffets, and merchandise. OpenStreetMap-sourced listing data separately lists a phone number, 574-534-3790, and weekly hours running roughly from 11:00 a.m. into the afternoon or evening depending on the day.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Retro
What was featured
retro soda-fountain and diner fare from a 2007 Retro episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
South Side Soda Shop and Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is South Side Soda Shop and Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, South Side Soda Shop and Diner is listed open on southsidesodashop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to South Side Soda Shop and Diner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured South Side Soda Shop and Diner in the July 2007 episode "Retro," spotlighting its old-fashioned soda-fountain and diner fare in Goshen, Indiana. As of September 2026, South Side Soda Shop and Diner is listed open on southsidesodashop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is South Side Soda Shop and Diner located?

1122 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured South Side Soda Shop and Diner?

Season 1, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 9, 2007. The episode is titled “Retro”.

Is South Side Soda Shop and Diner still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The business describes itself on its own website as a family-run retro diner with a modern twist, offering a menu alongside dessert buffets. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1122 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Venue type
diner
Official website
southsidesodashop.com

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