From Shallotte to Myrtle Beach, several shops have added “dirty sodas” to their menus as the national trend expands into Brunswick and Horry counties.
By BC News Staff Writer
The dirty soda trend—sparkling drinks mixed with flavored syrups, fruit purées, and cream has officially reached the Brunswick and Horry County region. Once a Mountain West novelty, the drink style is now appearing on menus from small cafés to national fast‑food chains.
In North Myrtle Beach, Dirty Sips operates as a full dirty‑soda shop, offering customizable sodas with syrups, cold foam, and cream add‑ins. The shop markets itself around the trend and has quickly become a local stop for the layered, dessert‑style drinks. Nearby, 7 Brew Coffee serves its “Fizz” line, carbonated drinks mixed with syrups and cream, mirroring the same format used by national dirty‑soda chains. Myrtle Beach has also seen the arrival of Dirty South Soda Co., which offers flavored sodas and mix‑ins consistent with dirty‑soda style beverages.
In Brunswick County, several businesses have added the drinks to their menus. The Daily Scoop on Main in Shallotte now lists dirty sodas and Italian sodas with cream. Buoy Bowls in Ocean Isle Beach has introduced dirty sodas alongside its smoothie and bowl offerings. Café Ahora, serving the Holden Beach and Bolivia area, offers flavored sodas with cream and cold‑foam options.
National chains are also joining the movement. Sonic Drive‑In has long offered customizable sodas with syrups and cream add‑ins, essentially dirty sodas under a different name. McDonald’s recently launched its own lineup, including Dirty Dr Pepper, Orange Dream, and Sprite Berry Blast, each combining soda bases with flavored syrup and cold foam. Both chains are helping introduce the trend to mainstream audiences across the South.
Whether dirty sodas are a passing fad or a lasting trend remains an open question. Nationally, the category continues to grow, with major chains and independent shops adopting the drinks. In the Carolinas, the trend is still emerging but appears to be gaining momentum as more businesses experiment with flavored sodas and cream‑based add‑ins. Industry analysts note that the drinks appeal to younger customers and fit into the broader rise of customizable, non‑alcoholic specialty beverages.
As the trend continues to expand, more local shops may add dirty sodas to their menus heading into summer.
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