There’s so much to love about Payne’s Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain in the charming northeast Alabama town of Scottsboro.

The famous red slaw hot dogs.

The nickel ice cream on Senior Scoop Day every Thursday.

And the shop’s sweet and compassionate owner.

Not to mention that Payne’s has been around since 1869, a year before the town of Scottsboro was officially incorporated.

From the hot fudge sundaes to the “Happy Days” vibe, Payne’s, as we have written before, is a place where “memories never grow old” and “yesterday doesn’t seem so far away.”

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So it’s no surprise that our friends at Southern Living love Payne’s as much as we do and have included the legendary Scottsboro eatery on their list of The 12 Best Retro Diners In The South.

Here’s what Southern Living senior travel and culture editor Tara Massouleh McCay wrote about Payne’s:

An absolute stalwart in its teeny tiny community, Payne’s has been in operation for 153 years and counting. Payne’s started out as a pharmacy and soda fountain famous for being the first establishment in the area to serve Coca-Cola. Today, you can find the same soda counter favorites like floats and milkshakes, as well as Payne’s signature red slaw hot dog. Claim a seat at the bar, then peruse the chalkboard menu that runs the length of the wall and features everything from turkey subs to specialty sundaes.

To read about the other diners on Southern Living’s 12 Best list, go here.

Payne’s Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain is at 101 East Laurel St. in Scottsboro, Ala. The phone is 256-574-2140. For more information, go here.