Darshan Lal Soda Shop

You can find us at Shop No 43 in Phase III of Model Town. We’re right near the police station, so it’s a pretty safe spot to be at all hours. Darshan Lal Soda Shop has been a part of this neighborhood for quite some time now. We sell soda and some other small things people might need while they are out walking. It’s a small space, so it gets a bit crowded when more than three people come in at once. We have a couple of stools outside for people who want to sit for a minute and rest. The fridge makes a constant humming sound that I’ve stopped noticing after all these years. In the summer, we get really busy because everyone wants something cold to drink to beat the heat. We see the same people every day, like the guys from the police station or people walking home from the market. It’s nice to know your neighbors by name. Sometimes the supply truck comes late and we have to wait around, but we don't mind too much because we can just sit and watch the traffic. We write the prices on a small chalkboard near the counter. It isn't a high-tech business, just a counter and some shelves. We try to keep the place tidy but it’s hard with so many people coming in and out. It’s just a normal soda shop in a normal part of town. Sometimes we even have to explain the chalkboard twice.