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    Nicole R.

    I couldn't resist trying one of their crazy milkshakes after finishing the escape room! We ordered from the escape room lounge which was nice and quiet. My friend and I split the tuxedo milkshake which was perfect and the staff kindly split it into 2 cups for us. The tuxedo comes with Oreos and an ice cream sandwich bar in the milkshake and was incredible! There was a long line forming when we left. The inside is pretty small with just a line of stools and a few tables outside if you're coming just for the ice cream and not the escape room.

    Brownie Points with chocolate chip rim instead of peanuts
    Marielle M.

    Cute shop with a fun selection! Even better that it was a surprise stop for the kids before our escape room reservation. :) Always weary about trying desserts when there are peanuts on the menu, due to our daughter's allergy. However, they took precautions so that our daughter could safely enjoy her Brownie Points milkshake. Portions are huge and we were able to share and still have some leftover. Thank you for your kindness and care especially with our food allergy!

    Laura M.

    Soda Jerk is fun!! The killer shakes and floats are over the top and kids go bananas over them! I mean come on, the Big Cheese Cake shake comes with an actual slice of Cheese Cake on it!!! We go to Soda Jerk for special, fun occasions or when the kids have done the Nemesis Club (secret escape room located inside) We've had the Sweet Tooth, It's Your Birthday, All the Cookies, Death by Chocolate, Happy Camper, and a few seasonal ones over the years! Never met a shake we didn't like! They offer regular milkshakes and floats too! When Soda Jerk first opened I had to look up what it meant...the name for a person who prepared and served sodas and ice cream at a drugstore or ice cream parlor. The name "jerk" refers to the jerking motion the person used to pull the handle of the soda foundation draft arm to dispense carbonated water. This was in the 1920's - 1950's. Maybe most people knew this, but I didn't. I know they use premium ice cream and fresh milk from a local dairies, which is great and High Street is the perfect place to take a stroll after and walk off the sugar. Soda Jerk is a fun spot for an old fashion, exciting treat!

    Rachel K.

    Came here for the first time as a family to celebrate a birthday! Service was quick and kind. The shop is very clean and a modern take on an old-fashioned soda shop. Servings are large and can be shared! Everyone walked away happy and full.

    Ashley M.

    Pretty fun soda and shake shop. We enjoyed a few different drinks after doing the secret escape room. Our friend loved his Oreo shake, I thought my marshmallow/campfire soda was pretty good but really sweet! Great if you have a big sweet tooth!

    Paula P.

    Such a cute storefront and the staff is friendly. I got the campfire which is root beer with marshmallow cold foam and toasted marshmallow. The perfect treat after trying their cobbler :)

    Cute displays for Christmas
    Jacque C.

    Darling ice cream parlor filled with the ultimate over the top milkshakes and treats!! They jazz up even a simple little single scoop- loved the atmosphere, the service was cheerful & prompt!! We will definitely be back to explore the menu offerings more!! Kudos on some yummy treats!!

    Açaí Bowls (5/5)
    Thalya C.

    Probably not the review you were expecting from a placed filled with treats but I will always come back for this açaí bowl! As a lactose intolerant person I can't always eat ice cream or drink shakes but if you're looking for something sweet, light, and refreshing--this is it! I went for the first time last year and had to come back because the portion is a great size, the service is quick, and it's just what you need on a hot day! Would recommend! I come from out of state and would go back if in the area again!

    Chris W.

    Always fun and enjoyable! Love how they change selections often! You will certainly develop a sweet tooth to come back.

    Acai Fruit Blend...sooo good!
    Deedee W.

    Another soooooo gooooood! It is up in North Phoenix on High Street- and worth the drive if you are elsewhere in the Phoenix metro area! We have been here before on a Yelp Day, came back and brought friends! We each had something different and none of us were disappointed! They even have an Acai Shake with Oat Milk for the vegans- and wow. Just thinking about it makes me want to go back! Go check out Soda Jerk. It is worth every bite!

    Peanut Gallery
    Valerie B.

    Incredible desserts. PB gallery and All the Cookies are so good. Worth the visit every time! They also make you feel so special for your birthday.

    Don't Snicker Sundae.
    Joyce W.

    If you're gonna be a jerk, be a Soda Jerk! Get the Don't Snicker Sundae. The Don't Snicker Sundae has vanilla ice cream and a Snickers Ice Cream Bar. It's topped with a chocolate-dipped waffle crisp, some drizzles of hot fudge and caramel, and a mountain of whipped cream sits on top with a fudge and peanuts rim. While I'm not the biggest ice cream lover, it was the perfect way to cap off the night. That is, until the rain came pouring down and had us running down High Street to the parking garage. You know the sundae was good when I used my jacket and hands to protect my sundae instead of the make-up quickly being washed off my face. The walk-in freezer door to the left looks awfully suspicious! Our companions spoke highly of the escape room and we would have loved to have booked a spot but they were full. It's a very popular spot!

    Cookies & cream on the left and cotton candy on the right
    Gretel Y.

    I've been wanting to check out Soda Jerk for over a year now, especially after hearing all the buzz about their outrageous milkshakes. So, when I found myself in the area for a festival, I jumped at the chance to finally try one. When we got there, Soda Jerk was very busy, with the staff hustling around making drinks. They acknowledged us and took our orders shortly.I wanted to split a milkshake with my husband, but I was craving cotton candy while he was craving an Oreo flavor. In the end, we decided to go for two small classic milkshakes, each getting what we wanted. We took our shakes outside to enjoy at one of the tables, and they were delicious; creamy and dreamy! Even the small size is good for sharing, especially after a meal. We tried our best, but we couldn't finish them! We also thought about booking a game in their cool speakeasy-style escape room, The Nemesis Room, but sadly, they were fully booked for the night. Next time!

    Don't Snicker Sundae.

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    Amazing over the top desserts, I recommend to anyone looking for a great dessert! Try it at least once. You won't regret it.

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    Thanks for the great review, Jamie!

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    Thanks for the great review, Leah!!

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    Ask the Community - Soda Jerk

    What's in the back room?

    Escape room. Game like setting where you have to figure out clues.

    What do you use to make a chocolate shake dairy free?

    Hi, Brian! Our dairy free chocolate shake is made with a coconut-based vegan vanilla ice cream, dairy free milk (typically oat milk), and Hershey's chocolate syrup.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes! Most of the ice cream flavors are gluten free, which means that most of the base shakes are also gluten free. While many of the toppings contain gluten, the jerks at the counter can provide suggestions for gluten free substitutions.

    Do you have any nondairy ice cream options?

    We do have non-dairy options. Currently, we have a strawberry sorbet that pairs really well with a couple of our sodas to make a delicious float. Or we can make a sorbet shake using almond milk and the strawberry sorbet.

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