Family afternoon
Kids pick Gone Fishin or Candy Cloud, parents grab sweet tea or an energy mix, add warm rolls — done in one drive-thru stop.
Batesville & Independence County
Something fun to do? Start with a custom drink run.
Straws is a quick local outing in Batesville — not a full-day attraction, but the easiest fun stop in Independence County. Build a dirty soda, sweet tea, or energy mix at our drive-thru, grab a treat, and head back out in about ten minutes.
Easy date idea
Build matching dirty sodas, split a sugar cookie, and roll through downtown Batesville with something made your way.
River day cooler run
Stock up on pebble-ice drinks before White River afternoons. Bulk ice bags available for the boat or cooler.
Why locals call it a fun stop
- Fast and affordable. Most drinks start around $3–$4. No reservation — order ahead and drive through.
- Made your way. Pick a soda, tea, or energy base and stack syrups, fruit, cream, and pearls until it feels like yours.
- Rated 4.9 on Google. Batesville regulars come back for fun custom cups and fast pickup.
- Seasonal surprises. Limited-time drink drops and drive-thru promos — check events before you visit.
Google Reviews
4.9
52 reviews on Google
Batesville locals rate Straws for fun custom drinks, fast drive-thru pickup, and treats worth the stop — many mention it as a quick fun thing to do in Independence County.
Pair it with a Batesville day
Straws fits between bigger plans — a downtown stroll, Lyon College game day, errands around Jennings Lane, or a White River afternoon. Grab cups to go and keep the day moving.
Serving Independence County townsVisit info
3000 Jennings Ln Suite J
Batesville, AR 72501
Mon–Sat 10 AM – 9 PM, Sunday closed · (870) 285-0394
Open in Google MapsThings-to-do FAQ
- What are fun things to do in Batesville, AR?
- Batesville has river days, downtown strolls, Lyon College events, and local stops like Straws Soda — a fast drive-thru where you build custom dirty sodas, sweet tea, and energy drinks. It is an easy, affordable afternoon outing for families, teens, and date nights.
- Is Straws Soda good for families?
- Yes. Kids love Gone Fishin, Candy Cloud, and Camp Fire. Add warm rolls or sugar cookies for a full treat run. Order ahead online for fast drive-thru pickup.
- How long does a Straws visit take?
- Most visits are 10–15 minutes — order ahead at strawssoda.com, pull through the drive-thru, and pick up your custom cup. Perfect between errands or before a river afternoon.
- What is there to do in Independence County on a hot day?
- Grab a cold custom drink at Straws in Batesville — dirty sodas and refreshers over pebble ice, sweet tea with fruit, or an energy mix for a long day. We draw regulars from Newark, Cave City, and across Independence County.
- How much does a fun drink run at Straws cost?
- Most drinks start around $3–$4 and scale by size and add-ons. Straws is an affordable local outing — no reservation needed, just order and drive through.
Ready for a quick fun stop?
Order ahead and pick up custom drinks at our Batesville drive-thru — one of the easiest things to do in Independence County.
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