The road stretched out for miles ahead, full of cracks and pot holes, weeds struggling to grow up between the gaps between the pavement. The dusty sidewalk ran alongside the road, more grass and weeds growing on it as well. The Mint bar stood to one side, looming over all surrounding buildings. The outside was in bad need of touching up, paint chipped off the door, cracks in the brick walls, the windows covered in grime. Other, nicer buildings surrounded the bar, colorful houses and apartment buildings, old mom and pop stores that still sold soda for less than a buck. A shiny new convenience store on the corner, looking out of place with its shiny new sliding glass doors and sleek modern paneling. A few cars were parked on the street. Old beaten trucks with rusting stains on the hoods, small family cars filled with car seats and toys. Not a single person outside to enjoy the midday sun, just an empty road, filled with silence.
You've really visualized the scene nicely--the reader can follow along easily because it's obvious that you're seeing it all in your mind's eye. Nice too that it's not overly adjectival. The description of the Mint, the mom & pop, the new store--all done with style and economy.
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