Bauder Pharmacy

"It is the ice cream that makes Bauder's hot fudge sundaes something special. In the summer, fudge on fresh peach ice cream is a delight. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern






"Emerald green lime phosphates are a specialty of the Bauder Pharmacy soda fountain. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern



"A just-made chocolate malt (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern



"I'm not sure why, but turtle sundaes are always better in the heartland. There is nothing spectacular about this one, except for its perfection."
Michael Stern



"Iowa is one state that still has a handful of wonderful old soda fountain pharmacies. Bauder's in Des Moines is a leading light."
Michael Stern



"You know it's summer when Bauder's offers fresh peach and fresh strawberry ice cream. Dreamy!"
Michael Stern



"A beautifully-made chocolate soda"
Michael Stern



"There is nothing especially alluring about the look of Bauder's (at least from the outside), but ice cream aficionados from near and far consider it a worthy destination."
Michael Stern



"A view behind the counter at Bauder's. In back, you can see the pharmacist at work. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern