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December 2023 by Jimmy
Soda? This is truly an amazing experience as there are so many to choose from! They have an amazing selection of candy as well. This is one place you really have to visit and see! There is nothing to compare the experience to since I know of nowhere that compares.
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December 2023 by Amanda M.
This place fills me with nostalgia even though the vibe is from before my time! If you are looking to feel like a kid again this is the place to visit. Rows and rows of soda flavors from around the world - you can buy them by the bottle or the pack. Vintage candies, old school toys. As the guy at the register rang up each bottle he told me about the flavors - he knew them all. It's Christmas time and he insisted the holiday cola with the sign that said "the best cola you've ever tasted" was just that. As I drove away eating my old school candy I took a sip and have to say he knows what he's talking about. If you like soda how have you not already been here? I can't believe I've lived here as long as I have and today was my first visit.
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December 2023 by SoCal Unrated
This is definitely a neat place to visit. Very nostalgic to see soda brands that you don't see at big grocery stores. Also, they still have the original register from back in the day. If anyone remembers Alpha Beta grocery stores, then this will bring back some memories. Spiffy Cola, Black Cherry cola and Sioux City Sarsaparilla are among our favorites. The average price is about $1.99. They also sell beer from different countries. Try the Czech beers!
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November 2023 by John Munoz
Visited today for lunch. Having the original Blockbuster.i wanted to say how great it was, but I have to say it was bitting into a memory. A memory of sandwiches my Nana would make us on Saturday's. I never really visited this place often but she would when it was actually market. Maybe she copied them. Wow thank you Galco's.
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November 2023 by Ann T.
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!
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November 2023 by Nathan Miller
I've never seen so many types of soda in my life. Truly remarkable. It's like someone googled "soda" and got some everything, put it on a shelf, and sold it to the rest of us. So many unique flavors and things I've never seen before! There were also many old-timey candies and toys but those are less remarkable. The building is older and has a vibe to match the concept. Worth stopping in if you're in the neighborhood or are addicted to soda.
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November 2023 by Ce L.
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!
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October 2023 by Efren Hernandez
Great spot to find flavored Soda Pop, Sake Wine and Good selection of Craft Beers in the refrigerated section
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October 2023 by Roman Roze
This place is so fun. 50’s rock n roll playing on the sound system, the craziest soda selection you’ve ever seen, lots of fun candies, old-times toys, craft beers, a sandwich counter, sake AND you can concoct your own sodas too! Could you ask for anything more?
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October 2023 by Amanda C.
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.
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September 2023 by Steven Jankiewicz
Great selection of old and new pops for you to enjoy. There's even a way to make your own pop.
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September 2023 by Niclas Åberg
Great selection of soda, beer, wine, sake and sweets. You can make your own soda too!
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September 2023 by Misty Clemente
Love this place!! Any bottled or can drink you can think of is here.. You can also bottle your own mix of sodas.. So cool
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August 2023 by momocontramundum
Saw this place on the Watcher YouTube channel and just had to visit as we were LA for a few days - it ended up being the highlight of our stay.The store brought back so many memories from childhood - a warm nostalgic feeling upon seeing old toys and snacks.The extensive selection of beverages is absolutely wonderful, and the option of making your own is an added bonus as someone whose favourite flavours are lavender, rose, and violet.What a blast!
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August 2023 by Freedomat51Rock
Great experience sandwiches are good and all kinds of sodas
