SOTA

A new 'Dirty Soda' Shop has opened its doors in Maple Grove.

The 'Sota' Shop is a Minnesota family-run business started by a group of people who are 'as serious about having fun as we are about making delicious drinks,' according to their website sotashopmn.com.

Why would you want to visit Sota? First, we'll need to explain what Dirty Soda is.

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WHAT IS 'DIRTY SODA?'

Dirty Soda was a craze in the West. A 'Dirty Soda' is taking your favorite fountain drink and adding cream, puree, or syrup; things that make your drink a little extra special.

According to the website, the owner of Sota in Maple Grove, Chad Taylor, said he saw people lining up for these dirty sodas when he was in the West and thought that maybe someone in Minnesota needs to open a shop, too. So he did.

Whether you like sodas or aren't a soda drinker but love sparkling water, they also have a sparkling water base that you can add to.

WASSUP?!

All of the drinks at Sota are named after songs from the 90's. Why? Because the people who run Sota grew up in the 90's. The Sota Shop is all about having fun.

Currently, wait times on the weekends can be up to an hour for your favorite fun drinks (according to their website).

If you are expecting to sit down and have a meal with your beverage, think again. Sota is all about the dirty soda, and it's the only thing on the menu.

You can visit sotashopmn.com and sign up to get weekly flavors, updates and deals that are happening sent to your inbox. Sota is located at 13630 Grove Drive North, Maple Grove, MN 55311.

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