In “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” getting soda doubled as a social activity. However, my Swig location didn’t have seating — and only a select few do, as the drive-thru is its main focus.
In my opinion, the table-free setup diminished Swig’s potential as a bar or coffee-shop alternative. If I’m going out for sugar, I want it to be social.
Regardless, I enjoyed the drinks, but I wouldn’t drive far for any of them. I found most to be either too sweet after a few sips or too close to basic to be worth the trek, calories, and money.
If I were a regular dirty soda drinker, I’d buy a few staples and make my own at home to save my hard-earned dollars. (After all, Swig uses Torani syrups, which are easy to find at stores like Walmart for a few bucks a bottle.)
So no, I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back. However, if I’m already passing by and want to treat myself, I’d choose a near-basic Swig drink (like a Sprite Zero with vanilla) over a regular fast-food soda any day — and I’d definitely just use the drive-thru.
Swig did not respond to a request for comment.
