Dirty Soda Craze Arrives Across Tri-City Beverage Menus

A beverage trend originating in Utah is making significant inroads into the Tri-City area drink scene this season. Known as dirty soda, the drink concept involves layering traditional sodas with ingredients like coconut cream, sweet dairy foam, and flavored fruit syrups to create custom refreshments.

The trend has recently expanded beyond specialized soda shops into mainstream drive-thrus and restaurant menus across Alameda County. Local enthusiasts are experimenting with their own concoctions at home, pairing cola or lemon-lime bases with vanilla, strawberry, or fresh lime accents for a flavorful non-alcoholic treat.