Dirty soda is really popping off in Huntsville! There are a couple of places around town offering it, but as far as I know, Rocket Sips is the first brick and mortar around dedicated almost exclusively to the concept.
You can find this cute little shop tucked away in a small shopping center in south Huntsville. It's just across the street from Bubby's Diner and the Chocolate Gallery. Signage is a little hard to see from the street but it's there! They also offer curbside service if you don't want to get out of your car.
The inside of the shop is cute, with bright colors and a simple but welcoming environment. The soda menu is on your left and features numerous combinations named after Huntsville icons and sites. You can also create your own dirty soda with whatever flavorings and add-ins they have available. There are also specialty drinks for kids, energy drink based drinks, and options for lower calorie treats like using only seltzer water. Lastly, there's a moderate selection of snacks, like frosted cookies, caramel crispix (Chex), and pretzel bites.
Prices are quite reasonable. One fun thing is they're very active on social media and often offer fun opportunities to get a bonus treat or discount (e.g., hiding gift cards in a popular spot around town, like a bench near Grissom High School).
Service was polite and got my order ready for me promptly. I got a 16 oz "Gulf," which is a Coke with coconut and lime, and an order of caramel crispix.
I enjoyed both items. Next time, I might ask for extra lime or maybe some vanilla in my drink, as it was mostly just coconut-y to me, but the soda was bubbly and well-balanced on the syrup to seltzer ratio. The caramel crispix had a satisfying sticky but crispy texture and were enough for me to snack on for the whole afternoon.
I'll likely return to try other drinks, or grab my reliable favorite combos. It's nice to have a consistent location to grab a dirty soda when the craving hits! read more