This is a newish place in Westfield downtown that serves custom sodas, but they also have items like hard ice cream, milk shakes, and snack-type things. The menu spans several screens on the wall and is a bit overwhelming for someone new. They do have 2 self-serve kiosks where you order and I found the menu on there better organized and less daunting. I later saw they have a physical menu which the employee gave to the customer once things slowed down a little. The place had a retro feel - with tons of soda-related decor - but... simple. Counter seats and a number of tables so you can stay and hang out/chat.
Took my kids here on a Friday afternoon and they were busy. Only one person was working and there was a huge party already there plus a few others. It took a while to get our order and because she was so busy, I couldn't ask any questions; one of my kids has multiple food allergies... so I played it safe.
I ordered:
Custom #1: kid size (12 oz), sprite, mango syrup, vanilla creme, mango popping boba. Kid absolutely loved this. She's notorious for not finishing anything and she did eventually finish this.
Custom #2: kid size, sprite with vanilla Creme and strawberry popping boba. This was for my kid with the food allergies and he wasn't as thrilled. Said the boba tasted funny? And he wasn't bummed I didn't add in chocolate drizzle because I couldn't ask any questions.
Butterscotch Lollipop Root Beer: regular size. I got this for myself and it was quite good. Tasted like a butterscotch version of a root beer float, which is a guilty pleasure I love. I was hesitant on syrups being added to soda since I don't like too sweet things, but it worked out beautifully.
Bill came out to $14.75.
A note: kid size and regular size are the same price but you get more for the regular size. Drinks are around $5 and can differ depending on what you add in there and how crazy you go. They come in these cute, plastic containers where the aluminum lid is screwed on, reminiscent of a can of soda.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised because I honestly don't like carbonated sugary drinks. In fact, the only time I like it is - ironically - in a float. I'd return again for sure! I didn't think they were overpriced (other than the two smallest sizes being the same/similar base price for different amounts but that's more like the kid size isn't a good deal... in fact, the mango kid custom drink cost more than mine with the additional add ins) but I do wish they had more employees working. Having said that, I wouldn't get the regular size for my kids; too much sugar! Place was adequately clean; I had to wipe down our table (watermarks and a sticky spot) but since she's the only one working, I don't hold it against her.
This place is a fun addition! I'm curious to see what other flavor concoctions my kids come up with in future visits. read more