Beat the Heat- Refreshing sip from vintage soda shop

[Durgak03]

This is my entry for beat the heat challenge started by @MathanVibranarayan
While riding from Pune to Alibaug, we stumbled upon an 87-year-old soda shop that truly felt like a blast from the past — D. Samson’s Soda in Parli village.

This tiny, vintage soda spot has been around since 1938, started during the British era by Daniel Samson Dhighodkar, who crafted his own secret recipes to create flavourful sodas.

Also known as Ice Cream Soda, this place serves a variety of fruity, fizzy delights like lemon soda, orange soda, kala khatta, and more.

We tried the ginger lemon and kala khatta sodas — both were absolutely refreshing and felt like a saviour in the scorching heat!

The charm of the place lies in its simplicity old-school seating, walls adorned with framed newspaper clippings, and the nostalgic vibes of a time gone by. It’s more than just a refreshment stop;

We love discovering such hidden gems and supporting local, legacy businesses. If you’re ever heading to Alibaug, make sure to stop by and taste a sip of history!
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/55k8SREijzgJQshb6
#local_business
#beattheheat
#Dilselocal

[TravellerG]

@Durgak03

The charm of the place lies in its simplicity old-school seating, walls adorned with framed newspaper clippings, and the nostalgic vibes of a time gone by.

Yes, your post and photos could explain this very well…
87 years old Brand… and that too in Soda Water… ohh… Amazing…
They withstood the test of the time…
Great
Thanks for sharing these details, dear friend @Durgak03

[Mohdmohdaljaman]

@Durgak03 تحياتي نعم انه ذكرى من الماضي.وتشجيع للاخرين.

[TusharSuradkar]

Truly a hidden gem to beat the heat @Durgak03
It seems handmade soda was very popular 50 years ago

[Gurukrishnapriya]

These small shops in small villages are really amazing @Durgak03 . See how economical
it is. I am really happy to see the price list, the maximum is Rs.15. Thanks for sharing about this shop.

[AjitThite]

This is an excellent post, truly a hidden gem, @Durgak03 . I always want to visit and find such a unique place. You just need an eye for that.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Cheers!

[Durgak03]

Thank you @TravellerG sir

[Durgak03]

Thank you @TusharSuradkar sir yeah it was truly refreshing to beat the heat

[Durgak03]

Thank you @Gurukrishnapriya ma’am. It was pocket friendly with good taste.

[SaylliWalve1]

Amazing and unique find @Durgak03
The place gives nostalgic vibes

[Durgak03]

Thank you @SaylliWalve1

[MathanVibranarayan]

@Durgak03 An 87-year-old soda shop is the ultimate #beattheheat secret weapon! Love that you found such a cool, fizzy blast from the past. Nothing quite like sipping on a bit of history to survive the summer, right?

[Ssiddharth2000]

It’s so inspiring to see such shops with vintage vibes and original recipes. It’s truly a hidden gem. Thank you for sharing @Durgak03

[Durgak03]

Thanks @MathanVibranarayan for appreciation. Yeah we were super thirsty due to summer heat and this soda stop was total worth!

[Durgak03]

Thank you @Ssiddharth2000 appreciating my post

[Gokul_G]

Looks worth visit, thanks for sharing.

[Durgak03]

Thank you @Gokul_G