Galco's will forever hold a special place in my heart. This is the OG grocery store we would walk to in the early 80"s. When they had penny candy machines, a big taxidermy deer head and the kindest owner. He once gave me and my sibling a big paper lunch bag full of candies! I love seeing the original check out stand, the little upper office where the owner would stand and the old fridge area where it once held fruits and veggies now old school candy bars. If you grew up in highland park in the 80s, this was the local market. How I miss those days! Highland Park is so different now! Btw Galco's makes some of the best sandwiches! Also if anyone knows where to get Stoney Tangawizi please let me know! read more

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First: I used to love this place. As a fellow small biz owner nearby, I supported and promoted this place as one of the long standing coolest stores on the Eastside. It has such a selection of candy from your childhood, and for kids, random unique gifts to keep them busy. but yesterday...all that flew out the window. I approached the sandwich counter and asked the person working (an angry woman apparently) what her favorite sandwiches are. After she took a minute to complain about how she had been making sandwiches all day and her brain is fried and she didn't really have any recommendations for me (and was seemingly annoyed at me even asking) she looked at the clock and advised that I was 2 minutes too late to order a hot sandwich. literally the 2 minutes she took to complain about her job cost me the sandwich. now, if it was my shop and a nice family came in and asked me my opinion on something and I took a minute or two to say the things that she said I would give them a sandwich and make that sandwich be the last sandwich of the day, but instead apparently my money wasn't green enough for her. She shut it down and two minutes later was out the door. she was rude, and honestly it just seemed that she didn't give an F. Today I called the store to speak with the owner and the person who answered the phone gave me the runaround. it was clear that either the workers didn't want to connect me with the owner or the owner doesn't want to hear the complaint. this place has gone downhill. read more

Found this place again while out with a friend, and honestly it felt like stepping straight back into childhood. Galacos is one of those spots that hits you with instant nostalgia the second you walk in. The colors, the shelves, the endless options--it all pulls you into a simpler, sugar-fueled time. The first time here I made my own soda, and my friend absolutely crafted a doozy. Watching the magic happen was half the fun. Every single aisle had me stopping and saying, "Oh my gosh, they have this?" over and over again. It's impossible not to want to buy the entire store. You'll want everything... then reality taps you on the shoulder reminding you diabetes is real but honestly, it's worth the splurge. This place isn't just about soda--it's about memories, laughter, and letting your inner kid run wild for a bit. A must-stop if you're into nostalgia, unique flavors, or just want to smile your way through a store. read more

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After seeing this place on Instagram and my Facebook feeds, I decided to check it out. I made the Trek over from Westwood to this location and I feel that it was worth it. They have an excellent selection of sodas that are out of this world, as well as some nice beers and hard liquors to choose from. There is also a nice make your own soda station that you can try out which is pretty cool. And finally, I cannot forget to mention the excellent sandwiches at very fair prices. It's too bad that this isn't closer to where I live, otherwise I would probably go here every week or so. So far I've only had a turkey sandwich, and it's one of the best I've ever had. The folks behind the sandwich station know what they're doing. I recommend trying the cucumber soda when it is cold. It's one of the most refreshing drinks when it is cold. read more

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Yes! This is a staple of the community! There is nice parking lot! First walked in and was nicely greeted with happy smiles! Fun ol school candies! The sodas are plentiful! Love seeing so many varieties and so many I've never seen or heard of! Didn't get the sandwich this time, but when I come back, I will get one! The ambiance of the place is that it's an old staple of this community. Nice people and it was comfortably busy! I will come back again! read more

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Stopped at Galco's on a random weekday. It wasn't crowded and parking was super easy. I'd been wanting to come check this place out for a while now, but kept missing their business hours. I was so glad to finally be able to explore this place. Service was great, they were extremely helpful and offered suggestions. Unfortunately they didn't have exactly what I was looking for, but they still had an awesome assortment of sodas, beer, candy and even a sandwich shop in the back. Another shopper said their sandwiches were great, so I'm definitely going to have to come back and try them. But all in all I had a nice time walking around and finding different soda brands and flavors to try. I can't wait to return! read more

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My boyfriend and I found Galco's on YouTube featuring a video when they appeared on PBS years ago. They are a family owned and operated business that's on to their second and third generation owners. They are known to have unique and hard to find old school and non-local sodas. To this day, there are 700 flavors available. Patrons come here to find sodas from their hometown or from their childhood. My boyfriend and I took a weekend fieldtrip here to explore unique sodas we don't see at the regular grocery store shelves. They have a private lot with plenty of parking. Upon entering we immediately saw stacks and stacks of old school soda boxes. We also saw nostalgic old school candys and other fun trinkets. My boyfriend and I wandered the aisle like kids, debating which flavors we would like to take home with us. We ended up picking 6 sodas. The sodas we picked ranged from $1.99 to $4.19. We got a Moxie Original Elixir, Gingerino Cranberry Ginger, Non-Alcoholic Butter Beer, HW Vanilla Cream Soda, Cheerwine, and Yuzu Sparkling Drink. We had a great time sampling these and will definitely be back for more. They also have an old school sandwich bar in the back. Since we saw it on the YouTube video we decided to get their Original Blockbuster sandwich ($8.99/8-inch sandwich). I'm glad we didn't feel hungry and get anything bigger and shared. Cause it was really awful. The description says it has Italian dry salami, mortadello, salami cotta, ham, provolone cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles. However when we opened it, it looked like mostly bread and barely filling. Come for the sodas, avoid the sandwich. I'm going to round up and give them 5 stars cause they are first and foremost known for their epic selection of sodas and it's a place we enjoyed and would come back to. Highly recommended. These would also make for a great gift for those who would appreciate nostalgia or uniqueness, especially those who already have enough money to buy whatever they want. read more

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Usually this is a go too spot for sandwiches but this is just unacceptable. I will say they did offer a refund when I called in however I have a lunch break and don't have time to come back and return the sandwich and looking for somewhere else to eat. The meatball is tasty and love it but this time the portion size was insanely small. I understand there's margins but if I'm spending 10 bucks for a sandwich I'd at least like to know how many meat balls I'm getting. I got 3 tiny meatballs and usually there's enough to get a good bite out of what you're eating. I'd ask before ordering this sandwich just to make sure you're getting what you paid. read more

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How did my visit here get out of hand? There is an array of sodas, toys, candies and you can make your own soda pop. I love prices aren't marked up like $6+ a bottle of soda, but a mere reasonable less than $4 a bottle. It feels like a kid in a candy store kind of way. read more

It's a store that can transport you back to the 59's with the music. However the store is more like a warehouse than market. With a large selection of soda pop and spirits this is a great place to come to for variety! Great customer service! I gave it only 4 stars because the smell of the store was too industrial. read more

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About half of the items here are things you could find at grocery outlet, Trader Joe's, and any Asian grocery store. However, the things you can't are mostly pretty neat sodas from all over the states with around 20% being sodas from other countries. The highlight is definitely the make your own soda station though. Being able to try all sort of monin syrups and variable carbonation (high or low) is very nice. Vibes are old timey and the staff is very nice but the store could definitely use a clean. read more

Very disappointing experience. The owner was extremely rude, not only to customers but also to his own employee. He became frustrated while ringing up items, slammed merchandise on the counter, and publicly yelled at his employee when she tried to help him. It created a very uncomfortable atmosphere for everyone in the store. We also understand stores may have a no-dog policy, but the way it was communicated was unnecessarily rude. Customer service and respect go a long way, and unfortunately this experience was very unprofessional. read more

Parking: There's dedicated free parking lot available near the store. Make your own soda machine. This was a fun activity and souvenir drink that you can do in LA but don't have to deal with the parking hassle of LA. Tip: Put the carbonated water BEFORE the syrup. If not, you're going to have sticky hands. They have bottles and twist caps available. There's a lot of sodas, beers, wine, and a deli shop in the store. read more

Funky and vintage feeing inside. I love it. Plenty of nostalgia and new discovery alike. Staff is friendly, and any place that has cane sugar Dr. Pepper is gonna make an impression on me. Do yourself a favor, and stop in. read more

After stopping at La Mascota Bakery, we continued our food adventure to Galco's Old World Grocery or Galco's Soda Pop Stop in the Highland Park neighborhood. We tagged along because my brother-in-law's friend discovered his childhood candy bar favorite, CLARK candy bars, at Galco's, then got several old-time soda pop brands that we thought were no longer made or sold in the United States from this store. His mention of Galco's in-house Italian sandwich counter further piqued our curiosity and appetites. A Los Angeles attraction publication featured this grocery/soda pop store as one of the city's secret or hidden gems. It dates back about a century and was originally an Italian grocery store in downtown Los Angeles before moving to Highland Park in the 1950s. Galco's has an attached open parking lot fronting the store entrance. Upon entry, a female cashier at one of their checkout stands cheerfully welcomed us. We passed by their wide selection of old-time candy brands and then browsed the extensive hard-to-find sodas, small craft beers, meads, ciders, French wines, and sakes. Admittedly, we don't drink a lot of soda pop as we prefer drinking water or sparkling water to quench our thirst. However, I found several American soda pop flavors, such as root beer, sarsparilla, huckleberry, vanilla cream, and cherry that I couldn't resist putting into my shopping cart. As I browsed the store, I came across Japan's Ramune carbonated drinks and fruit-flavored Kimino sparkling water. My husband and I teased each other because we didn't intend to buy soda but bought over a dozen types. We've been sharing a bottle of different soda daily while hydrating with water in this cool and dry weather. This clean store has a nice friendly neighborhood vibe that we would happily return to whenever we're out for another adventure. read more

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We bought some Fallout "Nuka Cola" by Jones, Cuban Materva, Cheerwine, and Inca Kola- all priced well, all excellent tasting. We also picked up a couple of made to order Blockbuster sandwiches which really hit the spot, and tasted even better because we had great service. Galco's is a five star establishment. WoW That's Amazing! read more

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Galco's Old World Grocery aka the Soda store have been around many years as a grocery store and know as the world famous Soda store. People have been coming around California and other state have come to Galco's to find old classic Soda you can't find in store. Once in a while my wife and I go to Galco's to buy vintage Soda that we love they hard to find or they stop making but coming to Galco's we find them. Galco's have a Deli called Galco's Blockbuster they make sandwiches they petty good we enjoy their pastrami sandwiches. We order the turkey Blockbuster they are really good we enjoy our drink we buy. Galco's is part of L.A. history and keeping tradition alive. read more

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My son is a fan of old school soda bottles and caps, plus he loves root beer, and we heard about this place in Highland Park. It's so cool and very nostalgic! Great music, great selection of old candies, sodas, beers, and wines. Plus, they make sandwiches and a place to make your own sodas, which we want to try next time we go. It's so great to know there's a place that has this stuff still. read more

We picked up 2 sandwiches here and loved them! The people in side was very nice not to loud in there very old school grocery store set up. Lots of sodas to choose from plus some old candy's to go through. read more

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Galco's is a fun, old-timey specialty drink stop that's worth a visit when you're in Highland Park. There are a ton of retro sodas and more obscure carbonated drinks from around the world--we brought home some unique flavors like celery soda and blackcurrant. There's also a few counters dedicated to vintage candies and other novelties, which would be perfect for gift shopping. In addition to the soda, there's a more modest selection of diet sodas and IIRC, some beer and other canned spirits, too. Unfortunately we were too full from lunch at Joy or else we would have tried a sub from their deli counter. In the short twenty minutes we were there, at least 10 people came through to order a sandwich--I think that's a good sign. I'll have to come back! read more

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Galco's Soda Pop Shop is my favorite place EVER. They have awesome vintage candies, amazing food, and super nice employees. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and it's still just as fun and special every time I visit. read more

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We love it here! Vintage and hard to find sodas (over 500 or more varieties), retro toys and candy, artisan beers/beverages from around the world! A DIY soda station! Beyond specializing in sodas, according to Pasadena Weekly, "Galco's also has one of the largest and most diverse selections of sake in Southern California". Wow! Galco's Soda Pop Shop is family owned and operated since 1897. This place is cool and a must visit for soda pop connoisseurs. read more

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There is a theatricality behind places like Galco's Soda Pop Stop. Time stood still, but is also awkwardly in the present day in the best way possible. It is without a doubt a gem. Where else could you get your own DIY custom soda that you can make taste like a salad? Or such a wide variety of non-American alcoholic brews in one sitting? Or candy you only see in those parts of town that fake being old? It is a mishmash of touristic novelty, nostalgic beckoning, and curiosity awaiting. It lies in its own valley of amazing products awaiting and plenty of products who should have been phased out. It is because of that I believe Galco's is fun. It is more than fun--it is rewarding. Sure, you can go in and know you want some Jones soda and easily grab a few bottles. But why? In that same aisle, you can find soda riffing on century-old colas from a brand that has likely not broken mainstream soda discussions. In another aisle, you can find carbonated coffees that are far from the beautifully tasting tonics of the modern coffee shop and could make me wretch in remembering them. In another aisle, you can easily forego your typical beers in favor of beers from pretty much any country with a fermentation history each with their own style or quirks. It is this kind of wonder that makes Galco's great--there's a larger variety than one could even reasonably ever try in their entire life, but it exists out there for you to discover. You make your own packs of sodas and you live with those decisions, but that's okay because you can always come back and redeem yourself by trying a new variety that will have its own duds and winners. Be cautious of the sandwiches--I feel like they miss every single time despite trying to enjoy one. That has not happened yet, but something within me compels me to still give Galco's 5 stars for the sheer fact that this is a true wonderland for fizzy drinks new and old, foreign and domestic, and good and bad that can only be the true one of its kind. read more

This is a fun place! They have many different kinds of soda, beers, candies, and a few other alcohols. They even have very small novelty kegs! Mostly, I was there for the soda. They have an extensive collection from around the world, with every flavor you could think of. These are actual enjoyable soda flavors, not the typical "novelty" flavor ones. Maybe they had those in the mix, but the vast majority were flavors that I was excited to try and some nostalgic ones that I haven't had in years. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, the woman at the cash register was recommending her favorite flavors and even pointed out some deals I had missed. Don't forget to bring a heavy duty bag for shopping! Sodas are heavy, and the staff mentioned that their bags were not strong enough. read more

Established in 1897 as an Italian Grocery store in Downtown LA. Gallo's Old World Grocery moved to their current location in Highland Park in 1955. They started specializing in independent sodas since 1995 when current owner John Nese took over the business from his father. You can find Gallo's featured in numerous publications and shows. Gallo's was even featured in California's Gold with Huell Howser. I saw how passionate John Nese was talking about soda and different kind of sodas. I really wanted to talk with him in person and find some recommendations of sodas. I read many reviews online, on Yelp and Reddit to find recommendations on what to get at Gallo's as I can be kind of indecisive at times and not know what to get. According to online, Gallo's has over 700 different sodas. You find some prominent independent sodas and even some obscure ones as well. They have several international sodas as well. They offer several options of beer including craft beers as well. You can find sodas and beers inside the coolers if you want to buy them cold and they have ones on shelves as well if you wish to buy them at room temperature. They offer several toys for sale in the shop. Parents beware! They also offer lot's of different candies from different eras such as candy cigarettes, Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, 5th Avenue, Candy Buttons, Chuckles, 100 Grand, Razzles etc. It was very nostalgic seeing so many different candies from my childhood and getting to relive that with my own child. Galco's has a Soda Creation Station that allows customers to customize their own homemade soda using their preferred carbonation and flavors before capping and labeling their creation. Step 1: Grab an empty bottle from the box Step 2: Fill the bottle to shoulder line with the carbonation of your choosing (options include: light or heavy carbonation) Step 3: Mix or match your flavors (8-9 pumps per bottle) Step 4: Cap your bottle with the machine. Push down hard and take a sharpie and write the name of your creation on the label The store was semi busy and the owner John was manning the register. So I waited to speak with owner and waited until he was off the register as I didn't want to hold up other customers. I went up to the owner John Nese and politely said, "Excuse me, sir. Could you please recommend me some sodas?" He snapped back I'm very busy right now. I will come help you later. I was kind of taken back by this response. I couldn't believe an owner would speak to a customer like that. Especially seeing that he was just stocking the shelves. I wasn't interrupting him with other customers or at the registers. Having worked in retail and other businesses over the years. You are always taught to put customers first! This experience really rubbed me the wrong way. I proceeded to pick out some sodas that I read about online and sometime later the owner John came over to ask what I needed help with and I politely told him that I'm okay now. I was really rubbed the wrong with this interaction that I no longer wished to speak with him. I still had trouble deciding what to buy and my wife was giving me the stink eye for selecting too many sodas. To be fair, I rarely drink soda. I went to register to ask the cashier by the name of Erica. She was so helpful in recommending what quintessential sodas I should purchase. Luckily, I picked out a lot of the ones that she recommended and she help me decide what to get. My wife was happy when I put back two or three sodas. I honestly would have given this business 5 stars easily like I do for most reviews, but that experience with John really bothered me. Someone needs to keep the curmudgeon retired at home and away from paying customers. That's my 2 cents! Our favorites were Lemmy's and Bubble Up! read more

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For someone who doesn't get to go here regularly because we live on the other side of the country, this is a 5 star treat. A trip down memory lane for some sodas I haven't seen in a long time plus intriguing sodas I have never seen before. Intriguing snacks too. Spent a good bit of time strolling up and down the aisles looking at all the choices. Prices are reasonable for the specialty they provide. Certainly cheaper than driving to the area of the country where the sodas are sold in grocery stores. Nothing fancy about the store look either outside or inside. Space between the aisles is roomy. The employees leave you to browse. Decent sized parking lot. read more

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we came here tonight to celebrate My Son's passing his real estate class like 40 minutes before closing and it's always exciting to come here to see what they have on stock. We got plenty of sodas. Some of them are fantastic and very rare gems that you can't find anywhere else we were able to pick up huckleberries cream soda, quite a few of the fallout sodas from Jones, Fitz strawberry soda, I picked up this random butter root beer. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be pretty good, they have the best espresso soda. I don't know what the brand is called but it's amazing. It's very cool. They're playing some classic music. There's a lot of other things you can look at. You can get some classic candies. Probably things you haven't seen in a long while since you were a child I picked up a big cherry and also a Clark bar both any candy you want is about two dollars and then they have wine and beer available if you're interested in something like that not me though I'm not much of a drinker Customer Service I mean, you don't really need it. I mean just go crazy in the store. You know exactly what you want. You just walk around and get what you want and we got about $45 worth of sodas well worth the drive we've been coming here since my son was very little now he's 19 years old so you guys should check this place out and buy tons and tons of stock. read more

The soda and beer collection are great, with a station to make your own soda. However, having growing up in the neighborhood, the new sandwiches were disappointing. They changed the bread they use currently using what seems like a hard small baguette. Not ideal for a sandwich. It's hard to bite into. They use to use the soft and easy to eat bread without a mess. Not sure they're using the same bakery for their bread or just cutting corners. The foot long was 16.99. Some may say it's worth it, I say it was worth it before the change. Too bad the many people that visit have no idea. read more

Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Specialty Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When I was about to leave I found out that one of my stuff wasn't halal I went back and returned it the 2 employees at the counter returned it with no problem in fact we were able to replace it with a halal one easily with no hassle :) read more

I have always wanted to come here. I was so happy we made the trip. We got to make our own sodas. I did a white peach vanilla soda. I loved the selection of the store. I have had a hard time finding Orangina the past few years but they had it. They also had Cheerwine. It is a cool place and if you haven't already you should check it out. read more

Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Specialty Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm so glad I got a chance to visit such a unique shop! It really is a piece of Americana here and has been featured by Huel Howser himself! Galco's is not only just a soda shop, but also sells various small trinkets and toys, unique imported and classic candies, and they have a deli in the back if you're hankering for a sandwich. There are some tables outside the last time I was there and from what I recall, they do close earlier in the evening. If you're a soda enjoyer, then this IS THE SHANGRILA FOR YOU! Not only do they have classic favorites that everyone loves, but there are so many interesting seasonal flavors, soda imported from different countries, and even a soda fountain in the back for you to concoct your own bubbly beverage! We visited in the cusp of the holiday season with Halloween already past, so there were some spooky soda flavors leftover, but there were also some warm, cozy classic "Christmas" flavors as well. The imported soda are from all over the world from Europe, Asia (if you buy something you can get at any other Asian market like Ramune, I'm not gonna lie, that's kinda an L), South America, and everywhere else. You can buy them by the bottle or by the entire box! If you're down to clown, there's a plethora of Faygo flavors I've never seen so well stocked anywhere else. A MUST is the DIY soda fountain in the back where you can create your own flavor with the syrups there and even customize up to how bubbly you want your drink to be. There's a multitude of syrup flavors to add varying from fruits (classics like orange and strawberry to more fancy flavors like guava and huckleberry), dessert flavors (key lime, salted caramel, toasted marshmallow), floral flavors (rose, lavender, elderflower), and other unique tastes too, like sangria. I was so afraid that what I made was going to taste terrible since I added a lot of flavors, but I didn't over do the syrup so it just tasted like a slightly nicer fruity-floral sparkling water. This was really fun, so I'd definitely do it again! We also got some of the cold cut sandwiches to go. Delicious and pretty sizeable too. I'll definitely go again! read more

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Makes me fee like a kid again! First time in a soda store. Self restraint kept my from buying every kind of root beer they had. Also my gf wouldn't allow that lol. We did end up with two sodas. She picked out one and I got my make my very own! Like a child I had difficulty picking out my flavors but since it was October nearing Halloween I decided to make a caramel apple soda and boy was it delicious! Tasted just like a caramel apple and I had so much fun making it! Saw this as a reel on IG so that's how I found out about this place, which I definitely recommend parents and children alike come visit this hidden gem! read more

Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Custom caramel apple - Specialty Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing fun shop!!! Galco's is a Highland Park traditional shop. They offer many types of hard to find / vintage / traditional candies, toys, puzzles, sodas, beer, Asian drinks like tea and sake. Everything is amazing. I spent a long time here. For soda, they offer bottled Dr. pepper, tons of root beers, orange soda, Christmas drinks, ginger beer, peppermint flavors, just so many! He also has beer from around the world. There's some really cool types in there. When I went, they had hard to find Iron Maiden beer! It was so cool! I also ordered an interesting beer type, and the owner told me the history of the beer company and the bottle! The owner was there and he was so passionate about his store. He was so nice. He made the experience quite memorable. You can also make your own soda! This is super fun for kids. This is a must stop when in Highland Park or on your way to LA. read more

Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Limited edition beers - Iron Maiden! - Specialty Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Looking for that hard to find that classic soda pop you had as a kid? This is a fun place to explore all kinds of sodas, beers, sakis, candy, vintage toys, and more. From root beers to fruity concoctions to weird combinations, you won't be disappointed. I found Pennsylvania Punch, which is close to Delaware Punch (which I loved as a kid). The inventory is impressive and affordable. You can also make your own sodas. In addition, they have some interesting wines. read more

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Amazing selection of regional American pops, sodas and fizzs from time gone by (Green River) and newly concocted favorites (Zia from New Mexico) as well as a curated selection of international imports. Root and ginger beers, colas, sarsaparillas and pepper elixirs abound, this place is for the soda pop curious or the connoisseur. Some of the more unusual selections include a spruce beer (yes it tastes like a Christmas tree), maltas from the West Indies and Julmast a Scandinavian Christmas soda. Check out the Italian sodas, they have several chinottos!!! In the candy and toy section retro delights abound. A great place to go for stocking stuffers. There is a beer section too with mostly European imports. Most flavors of Torres chips are available from the weird: caviar, sparkling wine and fried egg to the mundane: cheese, herbed and plain. Never been greeted with anything other than a friendly smile and a helping hand. read more

Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Now's that Italiano! - Specialty Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Plenty of hard to find soft drinks as well as old school candies. You'll find unique flavors of sodas from around the world. Galco is a true treasure. Be sure to stop in for a treat the next time you are nearby. read more

Great spot. Worth a trip to. All that it' advertised to be. Fun with children. Fun with adults. read more

My boyfriend found this hidden gem and we decided to stop by here on a Friday afternoon for lunch! It can easily be missed driving by as it seemed very clustered together with the other stores/parking lot near by. Walking in, you automatically feel like you're in an old school era with the music playing and ambiance of the whole store. From the front, there are hundreds of carbonated beverages to choose from as well as candies and chips from local businesses. In the back of the store is where you are able to pick out your freshly made sandwich. My boyfriend and I got the Hot Pastrami ($8.99) and it did not disappoint! The pickles were definitely my favorite as it added the perfect flavor alongside the protein and sauces. They also have a DIY carbonated beverage section where you can pick out your preferred carbonation level and syrups in a traditional coke bottle! Everything about this place was amazing as well as the service! Will definitely come back to grab other sandwiches and more personalized sodas. read more

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I love Galco's! I'm not much of a soda drinker but admittedly when I come in for a sandwich, picking up a soda pop is absolutely necessary. This is probably the only place where I order a tuna sandwich "as is" without making any adjustments of my own, and it hits the spot every time! Great service by everyone here & lovely tunes contribute to the friendly atmosphere. In addition to soda pop there is also a very nice selection of beers, wines and candy. Definitely treat yourself when you're here and also grab a sweet treat for a loved one or two! read more

I have lived in Highland park for the last 5 years and I have driven by Galco's but never been. From a glance it's not very catching to the eye but I finally made a stop and let me tell you I was transported to the old days. They have all the nostalgic toys and candy. But what really blew my mind was the options of soda. Def worth the stop. My boyfriend and I went a little crazy with all the options and took a few back home including some holiday sodas they had available. It's a very self directed store but when you do need help the service is there and it's very helpful. The staff idea knows their sodas as they are able to provide you with recommendations. Will def be returning. read more

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