An Italian Soda is a delicious beverage created by mixing Torani (or a similar brand of) flavored syrup with carbonated water. Several Davis establishments serve them in a variety of flavors, and you can get creative and have them mix flavors together, as well. Flavors (and ability to skillfully mix flavors) do vary somewhat.

Davis Serving Establishments

  • Ciocolat
    • Prices: $2 one size
    • Flavors: (Note: Monin brand, not Torani) Vanilla, Sugar-free Raspberry, Frosted Mint, Irish Cream, Coconut
    • Mixing Ability:
      • Hands-down best in Davis I've ever had. They actually cared about the sugar content (ironically enough) and mixed it at much lower strength per flavor because it was a combination. -AnsateJones
  • Crepeville
    • Prices: $2 one size
    • Flavors: Blueberry, Creme de Menthe, Kiwi, Cinnamon, Strawberry, Cherry, Irish Cream, Coconut, Amaretto, Apricot, Vanilla, Orgeat, Peach
    • Mixing Ability:
      • Warning: They tend to leave the actual mixing (stirring) up to the customer. Otherwise they do a great job, although they'll give you odd looks if you're a crazy flavor combiner like me. -AnsateJones
  • Delta of Venus
    • Prices: $1.50 for the seltzer water, then 50 cents per flavor shot added on.
    • Flavors: Blackberry, Caramel, Coconut, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Kiwi, Lime, Mango, Orgeat, Peach, Peppermint, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Sugar Free Vanilla, Vanilla
    • Mixing Ability: Probably depends on who's making it.
      • They tend to err on the side of too sugary in my opinion. They are very conscientious about it though and will remix it if you have a problem. -AnsateJones
  • Cafe Roma (both campus and downtown locations)
    • Prices: $2 one size
    • Flavors:
      • Campus: Cherry, Almond Roca, Coconut, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Creme de Menthe
      • Downtown: Cherry, Almond Roca, Coconut, Hazelnut, Irish Cream
    • Mixing Ability:
      • The one time I got a soda with Creme de Menthe at Campus Roma, the Creme de Menthe was much too strong. The Espresso Roma was able to handle one with Hazelnut and Irish Cream pretty well. -AnsateJones
  • Posh Bagel
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  • Mishka's
    • Prices:
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  • Common Grounds
    • Prices:
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  • Cafe Italia
    • Prices:$2 with out cream, $2.25 with cream possible free refills depending on server
    • Flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Lime, Vanilla, Almond, and Caramel
    • Mixing Ability:try a raspberry vanilla with cream- JonAugst
  • ASUCD Coffee House
    • "Prices:" $1.75
    • "Flavors:" Sugar-free Almond Roca, Chocolate Mint, Vanilla, Pink Grapefruit, Orgeat, tons more
    • "Mixing Ability:"
  • Trudy's (@ the Tercero Dorm Area)
    • Prices:
    • Flavors: Strawberry, Creme de Menthe, several others
    • Mixing Ability: Mixing is left entirely up to the customer. You may add as much syrup and carbonated water as you like. The only guidance is a laminated sign with recommended quantities.

Serving Establishments Outside Davis

  • Java California, Dixon
    • Prices:
    • Flavors: too many to list here. Seemingly every Torani flavor made, including some limited editions such as Toasted Marshmallow and Cadbury Creme Egg.
    • Mixing Ability:

Recommended Combinations

  • Cherry, Almond Roca, Coconut- Delightfully nutty, fruity concoction. Pleasing red color. -AnsateJones
  • The Avada Kedavra (Creme de Menthe, Chocolate, Hazelnut) This one looks like the Draught of Death but if mixed correctly (not too much Creme de Menthe) it is a minty nutty paradise. Can you tell I like nuts? -AnsateJones

Please add to the lists!

Sometimes the soda's sauce is mixed prior to getting it, and other times it's not mixed and is just at the bottom (e.g. Mishka's). Which is preferred to an Italian soda expert?

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