By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The Soda Shoppe Cafe, 800 Main, is closed temporarily for remodeling, but will reopen soon with most of your same favorite food offerings.

Jim Keller, owner, said after 25 years of business, much of the equipment was wearing out and needed to be replaced.

The old soda fountain needed to be replaced, and he said it was impractical to try to keep the business open during the remodel. The old fountain was so large, when it was originally installed in the building, the front windows had to removed to place the counter.

During renovation, the fountain was removed through the front doors, but Keller said it still was a massive undertaking.

The renovation includes a new soda fountain, new equipment and new decor.

Keller said he was unsure when the business will reopen, but he was aiming for the beginning of March.

“It is going to be exciting,” he said. “We will be all brand new.”

The Soda Shoppe is known for its traditional hand-mixed soda drinks, including a variety of ice cream flavors, specialty sundaes, old-fashioned shakes, malts and floats, as well as handmade sandwiches, wraps, hearty soups, garden fresh salads and desserts.