Hulu Spinoff Pushes Dirty Soda Culture Into Orange County
The Kickstand Soda Shop expanded to Huntington Beach as the new reality series premiere drives local demand for coffee-creamer sodas.
By Lucas Sheridan ·
Dirty soda shops are opening in Orange County as the first season of a new Hulu reality spinoff airs. The show, titled The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, premiered this week. It is the first spinoff of the original Utah-based series, which debuted on Hulu two years ago. The new season focuses on residents of Southern California.
A dirty soda is a carbonated beverage mixed with coffee creamer and flavor syrups. The drink has been popular in Utah for years. Its national profile grew after the cast of the original series was frequently seen holding the beverage. The spinoff continues that association by featuring the drink in its first episode.
The Kickstand Soda Shop is a central part of the new storyline. The shop originally opened as a kiosk inside a bicycle shop in early 2025. It recently expanded to a standalone location at 150 5th St in Huntington Beach. The original kiosk location also appears in the premiere episode. The shop now has two locations in Orange County, with the second at 2001 W Balboa Blvd Pier in Newport Beach.
Other dedicated soda shops in the region have seen increased interest. In Los Angeles County, Iced Above operates two locations in Whittier and North Hollywood. Ziggi’s Coffee has locations in Lakewood and Hawthorne. Soda Jerks Ice Cream Shop serves customers at the Santa Monica Pier. Fair Oaks Pharmacy in South Pasadena also offers the beverage. Zips Dirty Soda operates out of Culver City with an online-only ordering model. What The Fizz is scheduled to open in Sherman Oaks in the fall of 2026.
Orange County hosts additional options beyond The Kickstand. Orange Coast Soda Company is located at 670 Spectrum Center Dr in Irvine. In the Inland Empire, The Sugar Spot operates in Temecula. Screamers Soda is located in Upland. Several mobile vendors also serve the area, including Salty Sips in Orange County, which was featured on the new show.
Major fast food chains have adjusted their menus to capture the trend. McDonald’s added refreshers and crafted sodas to its menu earlier this year. Taco Bell officially added dirty sodas after a cast member from the original series, Taylor Frankie Paul, shared a method for adding coffee creamer to a Baja Blast. Sonic Drive-In also sells the beverage. It has two locations in Los Angeles, six in Orange County, and six in the Inland Empire.
Fans who cannot find a dedicated shop often recreate the drink at convenience stores. Many purchase soda from a fountain machine at 7-Eleven and add creamer from the coffee station. This DIY approach has become common among viewers following the show.
The original series has run for five seasons. The new Orange County installment marks a geographic shift for the franchise. The show aims to replicate the success of other reality franchises that expand to new markets. The premiere episode established the local scene by visiting The Kickstand Soda Shop.
Pop-up vendors are also active in the region. Dirty Bubbles operates in Los Angeles. Stoked Sips and Pop & Pour serve the Inland Empire. These vendors do not have fixed storefronts but attend events throughout Southern California. The presence of these mobile units adds to the availability of the beverage in areas without permanent soda shops.
The expansion of soda shops in Orange County coincides with the release of the new series. The show’s production has brought attention to specific local businesses. The Kickstand Soda Shop’s Huntington Beach location is new. The Irvine and Temecula locations serve as additional options for residents outside the coastal cities.
