Located northeast of Arcadia Lake, Pops has always been an ideal location for spending time with my friends and family. It’s marked by the giant neon soda bottle in front of the building. I often see groups of bikers or car enthusiasts gathered there. Pops is a gas station as well as a restaurant. But this restaurant has a drink selection unlike any other. One side of the building is full of fridges with unique and interesting sodas. You can get anywhere from Strawberry Jalapeño Soda to Peach Cobbler Soda. I’ve tried so many flavors I’ve lost count. Sometimes I get disappointed in one flavor, but I’m awarded with a surprising one. Peach Cobbler actually tastes like a peach cobbler! The wall facing the front is full of windows with many bottles on display.

Behind the restaurant/gas station is an orchard and tables in the shade for eating. Whenever I go to the lake with friends and family, we always follow up with a trip to Pops for burgers and unique sodas.