Eat and Squeak

When I think of a soda shop, I think of store with a long countertop and stools with candy apple red and glitter padding.  I envision an old man in an all white outfit and a boat shaped hat ready to take my order.

But when I walk into Squeak of southern Colorado Springs I got something out of the scene of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  It's not a big shop, nor does have little blue people taking your order but it does have the essence of imagination, fun and innocence.

When I walked in I was greeted my colorfully painted walls, candy jars and a woman with a warm smile.  Starved for a sandwich and soda, I ordered a Turkey Bacon Dijon pannini and a Lemonade Stand Soda. With sides like chips or popcorn it was obvious that not only was at "the" kid place but also would not be having a combo meal.  While waiting for my pannini I had the option of playing board games or a selection of games on the in store Wii console.  My heart was filled with joy. Though I missed my son with all my being I took pride in knowing that when I returned with my family we all would all share laughs and sodas at an exciting soda shop.

So if you have never been to a soda shop, I implore you to try out Squeak the next time you are in Colorado Springs.  Oh, and if you find a flavor that you just have to share, Squeaks also bottles their sodas for convenient six packs.