New Soda Shop FiiZ Drinks Opens In Las Vegas

FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-based soda shop, recently opened its doors Las Vegas, sharing the art of artisanal sodas with the Valley community.

Located on 2625 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102, the beverage store offers different flavors and "styles" of sodas -- or pop depending what geographical part of the United States you're located. They are often called "dirty sodas," and gained popularity in Utah and the Pacific Northwest, according to Eater.

FiiZ Drinks has different "bases" that you can get like Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Red Bull, Monster, Sprite, etc. You can mix these fizzy drinks with different flavor syrups and creams that compliment the soda's flavor.

There are "pre-made" flavors like the famous "I Love Lucy," with has coke, raspberry puree, cranberry flavoring and cream. And you may be thinking "how does cream go with soda?" Well, the silkiness of the cream pairs well with the sweetness and carbonation of the soda. The cream almost "tones" down the sweetness of the soda with the smooth texture. It's divine and simple.

There's also the "Beauty School Dropout," which is Dr. Pepper, coconut, pineapple, strawberry puree, cream and whipped cream.

You can also get "crafted water," which uses water as a base then mixes it with flavorings. The "Blue Lagoon" is water, Blue Curacao, coconut, vanilla and fresh lemon.

For anyone from Texas, you may be excited for the next sentence: Fiiz Drinks also sells Big Red.

If you love Dr. Pepper, you'll probably love this Southern soda, too. The "Chocolate Cinnamon Bear" is Big Red, cream, Chocolate Milano and cinnamon mixed together.

The menu at the shop doesn't list all of the flavors. But, if you download the app or go on the website, you can see the plethora of flavors available.

As "dirty sodas" become more popular, you may be wondering how they came about. According to the Eater article, "dirty sodas," became popular in Utah.

"Soda shops that mixed colorful syrups, different "In the mid-2010s, shops slinging “dirty sodas,” or fountain sodas spiked with cream, flavored syrups, and other add-ins, started popping up all over Utah," Eater reports.

The popularity of these drinks can also be attributed toward the population of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to Food Republic.

"But, these works of carbonated art take shape in 32 oz foam and plastic cups loaded with crunchy pebble ice. This is the magic of "dirty soda" – Utah's unique elixir," Utah Valley's website reports.

Some of the most popular shops in Utah are: Swigs, Quench It, Sodalicious and of course -- FiiZ!

We're excited that this refreshing spot is back in Las Vegas. There was a former FiiZ location, but it closed. Originally opening in Bountiful, Utah in 2014, this soda shop has now become a national franchise, and we're stoked to have them in Las Vegas.

When it comes to good pizza in Vegas, locals have their choice of different eateries that serve all manner of pizza styles. But when it comes specifically to the best New York pizza in Vegas, you can’t just ask the locals. You have to ask the locals from New York. And that's just what we did.

We recently turned to our favorite Las Vegas locals app, Nextdoor, to see which restaurant our neighbors thought serve the best New York pizza in Vegas. And boy did we get some tasty insight. Some pizza places had unanimous votes from multiple patrons. Others were mentioned by just one person, but with the promise it really is the best New York pizza in Vegas. And these suggestions coming from people in Vegas who come from the Big Apple.

Related: 7 Places For The Best Tamales In Las Vegas

Before we get into the list, let’s just mention why the type of pizza you’re looking for matters. And what people say is superior about New York style. According to GoldBelly.com, you can spot a New York pizza about a mile away. You’ll know it by the huge crust that’s thin and cut into slices about a foot long.

The New York pizza is the one you’ll see people folding in half and eating like a taco. An easy thing to do with how big and thin the slices are. Some people who prefer thicker crusts or their pie cut into square pieces will say their pizza is superior to the New York style. But there’s at least one thing you have to admit when it comes to pizza from the Big Apple. It’s a great conversation piece. In fact, those large crusts are meant to bring people together to eat and mingle.

You can’t argue with food that brings people together. And pretty much any pizza is going to do that because it’s just the ultimate “comfort with friends” food. But if you’re specifically looking for the best New York pizza in Vegas, here are the places locals from the East Coast swear by.

Disclaimer: Vegas locals know there are way too many New York pizza places in town to narrow it down to just five. These are just five places you can try when you're craving that style, where you won't be disappointed.

One New York neighbor said this is the absolute best place in Vegas for New York style pizza. In fact, he said eating at Dom DeMarco’s in Vegas is just like being in a pizzeria on the East Coast. Hard to beat that! But we can beat it, because these guys also scored the Gold in "Best of Las Vegas" 2023.

Dom Demarco’s is located at 9785 West Charleston Blvd in the Lakes in Summerlin. They offer online ordering, catering and a happy hour. 

https://domdemarcos.com/

If you want a true New York pizza from a New Yorker, check out Anna Marie’s. The owner is from Brooklyn. As the name says, they serve more than just pizza. They have a variety of Italian dishes made Neapolitan-style. Keep in mind locals say it’s not the cheapest place, but they also say it’s worth the price.

Anna Marie’s offers online ordering, catering, a happy hour, Vegan menu and gluten-free pizza options. They are located at 10170 West Tropicana Avenue on the corner at Hualapai. They’re closed Mondays and open late (til 9 p.m. on school nights and 10 p.m. weekends) the rest of the week.

https://annamariesitaliancuisine.com/

Locals seem pretty unanimous about how good this place is for Brooklyn-style pizza. They say it’s foldable and that the cheese is the right texture, which is something New Yorkers are picky about when it comes to their pie.  Carmine’s fans say this pie is true New York pizza.

Not to be confused with the Carmine’s in the Forum Shoppes, Carmine's Pizza Kitchen is located at Fort Apache and Sunset. They also have locations on Horizon Ridge, American Pacific and Raiders Way. Stop by during lunch and try their pizza by the slice!

https://carminespizzakitchen.com/

Here's another place that locals from New York say feel like home. Brooklyn's Best is owned by a guy actually from Brooklyn (if you heard his accent, you'd have no doubt) who is committed to making some seriously tasty food. Another "Best of Las Vegas" winner, these guys do more than just pizza. You can also get pasta, salads, wings, sandwiches and more. 

Brooklyn's Best has two locations in Vegas. One on Tropicana and Fort Apache and another at Charleston and Industrial Road. 

https://brooklynsbestpizzaandpasta.com/

If you're in the Arts District in Downtown Vegas, you have to stop by Good Pie. It's a Brooklyn-style pizza shop that was founded by award-winning pizzaiolo Vincent Rotolo. They specialize in Grandma's Pizza and honor old New York traditions when it comes to their food. But these guys are also open to visitors, as they have a Detroit-style option on their menu as well. Gluten-free or Vegan? They've got options for you too.

Good Pie is located at 1212 South Main Street in the Arts District. Open seven days a week at 11 a.m.

https://www.goodpie.com/