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A. Schwab
A. Schwab: Beale Street’s timeless shop for souvenirs, soda, and memories.
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A. Schwab: Beale Street’s timeless shop for souvenirs, soda, and memories.
Located on Beale Street, A. Schwab stands as a Memphis institution dating back to 1879. This historic store offers hats, clothing, souvenirs, musical instruments, and Hoodoo, with an upstairs museum tracing the shop’s history. The family-owned soda bar serves milkshakes and classic treats, making it a welcoming stop for visitors seeking nostalgia and unique keepsakes.
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Browse a wide array of Memphis-themed souvenirs, clothing, hats, and unique memorabilia for all ages.
Enjoy classic milkshakes, sodas, and ice cream treats at an old-fashioned fountain, including specialty flavors like the Elvis shake.
Explore a small upstairs museum showcasing the store's rich history and Memphis culture through artifacts and displays.
Find a selection of musical instruments and Hoodoo items, reflecting the local music and cultural heritage.
Discover old-school candy and sweets, perfect for a nostalgic snack or souvenir.
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Overall rating
Virginia Terrell
I am a long time customer and lover of A. Schaub, Elliot always has a great Beale St. welcome for me as does this timeless store! Enjoy your espresso and ice cream as you buy memorabilia for yourself, family, and friends.
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Iconic store - a true Memphis institution! Best place to browse, great selection of hats & clothing. Upstairs, there’s a small museum that takes you on a time-travel journey through the store’s history - super charming! Perfect spot for souvenirs & old-school candy. Some say 'it's not the same anymore' - and sure, things change. But I still love coming here & always find a little something. One of my favorite stops in Memphis!
Kenneth Davis
This store stocks about everything you could possibly imagine. Visiting this place is like stepping into a time machine that has taken you back to the 1950's or 1960's. It was a lot of fun looking around. And, I was able to find a couple of items that I'v been looking for a long time.
Dorothy Granger
Lovely old shop and soda bar dating back to 1879 and still owned by the same family. Well worth a visit for souvenirs, t-shirts and the like, also musical instruments and Hoodoo. Lots of information about local history and music too. But the soda bar is wonderful - best milkshakes ever. Don’t miss this place if you visit Memphis,
Scott Moore
I thought this was the coolest shop on Beale st. There is a lot to look at. There is an old school soda and ice cream fountain on one end of the bar and alcohol being served on the other. The Elvis shake (vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, and banana was really good) but be prepared to just drink it. The straw doesn’t really work. I got mine malted, and the shake was about $7 for a 12-16 oz shake. Good value, cute store for the whole family
