The nationwide “dirty soda” craze — a viral modern twist on fountain drinks — is finally coming to Memphis in drive-thru form. POPPZ Drinks & Sweets, the family-owned brand located in Collierville, TN, turned a one-year pop-up into a city favorite, and is now opening Memphis’ first dedicated drive-thru soda shop at Poplar Ave. and Perkins Ext.
While the official grand opening of the new location will be November 1, POPPZ will kick off the celebration with a Soft Launch & Community Fall Festival this Sat., October 25. The event will include giveaways, music, family-friendly activities, and of course — lots of POPPZ drinks.
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POPPZ is putting Memphis on the map for the latest "dirty soda" beverage sensation: custom soft drinks mixed with creams, syrups, and unexpected flavor add-ins. According to POPPZ, it is already a hit across the West, with the trend now making waves in the South, and the local brand is leading the charge.
For the past year, POPPZ has been delighting guests at its Shops of Carriage Crossing pop-up with custom sodas, teas, lemonades, and indulgent cookies. The new East Memphis drive-thru will feature fan favorites alongside an expanded menu — including POPPZ’s own cold brew coffee, hot coffee, made-from-scratch lemonade, grab-and-go foods, and new bakery treats.
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POPPZ considers themselves a flavor experience like no other — part retro soda fountain, and part modern flavor lab. Guests can mix and match sodas, lemonades, and iced teas with over 50 flavor add-ins — from coconut to blackberry, pineapple to lychee — layered with creamy toppers and fresh garnishes. With the playful drink menu, there's sure to be something for the whole family. Some of the signature favorites include: Smooth Operator, The Memphis Dirty, and Hawaii-5-Ohhhh, while others promise to kick-start your day like the Mom Juice and Mocha Brew.
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Beyond drinks, the drive-thru will serve:
- POPPZ Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and light bites
- Coffee, cold brew, and tea
- Catering services, including pop-up soda bars and boxed lunches
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To learn more about POPPZ or to see full details of the event and menu, visit poppzdrinks.com.