Irwin's Fountain

Delicious food with generous portions, friendly atmosphere, and a down home feel! Happy people and great food!

Irwin's Pharmacy and Fountain is a Chesapeake institution, they have been in business for so long, I would definitely say that they qualify for this particular honor.When you enter the front door, it's like stepping back into a bygone era where life was just different and somehow better. If you love a great milkshake, you have definitely come to the right place. They make some of the best milkshakes in the whole area. Check out Irwin's, you'll be happy that you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting our local business community.

Step into the pharmacy and be transported back to a 1950s soda jerk. This place started in Portsmouth in the 1920s. After the original owners went their separate ways, this shop opened in its current location in the 1950s. By the 2000s, the counter closed. The current proprietor, Steve, reopened the counter about 10 years ago, and restored the vibe to 50s authentic.After lunch, I was jonesing for a malt, but when we called around, we couldn't find any ice cream places in Chesapeake that sold malts. Lots of milkshakes, but no malts. Then my wife found Irwin's.As you can tell from the pictures, this is an old school drug store food counter. They have burgers, sandwiches, soups, and of course ice cream.The milkshakes are awesome. I had vanilla with triple malt. Scooped ice cream in a hand spun milkshake - woohoo!Great, friendly service! Great shakes. I can't wait to try the cheesesteak sandwich and she crab soup.

Always above and beyond service. Food is excellent and made with love. Service is friendly and welcoming. Seating area is a little cold so bring a jacket!

I love this place. Another hidden gem in the community. Great Limeades, delicious sandwiches and the she-crab soup is my favorite in town!

We came in on a Sunday afternoon expecting a wait , we were promptly seated. The staff were all working as a team , in collaboration with each other with the manager communicating clearly with the staff in constructive way. The staff was super personable and knowledgeable of the menu . The food was home diner style ! It had that love and grease you need to make it feel like real diner food . This diner is from the 1930s and I love that it is inside of a pharmacy as it was back in the day. Takes you back in time! Definitely a local treasure.

Food was full of flavor and service was on point. If you want old school flair while supporting local small business look no further than this gem! Don't miss shakes or desserts as well. They are masters of what they do!

I ordered a Philly cheese omelette!! Baby that omelette was everything!!! Love the grits ! Will definitely order from them again!!!

Makes me feel like a child ever time I go there sandwiches milkshakes diner feel nostalgic atmosphere come one come all you won't be disappointed

This is a great, old school, pharmacy fountain. The staff is excellent, as is the food. Please support, it's like going back in time. Not too many places left like this.