Which chains have nugget ice?
We only say a chain has nugget ice when a source backs it up, and we link every source. Tap a chain to see the evidence.
Nugget ice at every location
Chain-wideCompany or manufacturer sources say these chains serve nugget ice across their restaurants (Swig is listed here based on press coverage of its pebble ice; see its page). We pin their locations automatically.
Sonic Drive-In
Fast food drive-in
Yes. Sonic's soft, chewable nugget ice ("Sonic ice") is part of the brand, and Sonic's own chef has described it as the ice used across its locations.
2,882 locations on the map
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Fast food (chicken fingers)
Yes. Raising Cane's has said it has used only nugget ice, never cubes, since it opened, with nugget ice machines in each restaurant.
980 locations on the map
Swig
Soda shop (drive-thru)
Yes, we list Swig as chain-wide: the "dirty soda" chain was modeled on Sonic's pebble-ice fountain drinks, and press describes its drinks with pebble ice. Swig itself doesn't mention its ice on its website, so each location is not individually confirmed.
60 locations on the map
Widely reported
Widely reportedPress or other secondary sources say most locations have it, but we haven't found a company statement. We pin locations anyway; each pin is labeled "not individually confirmed."
Chick-fil-A
Fast food (chicken)
Chick-fil-A is widely reported to serve nugget ice, based on press and deal-site coverage (The Daily Meal, Allrecipes, Hip2Save, Cheapism). We found no Chick-fil-A statement saying so, so pins are not individually confirmed. If a location doesn't have it, please vote.
2,776 locations on the map
Zaxby's
Fast food (chicken)
Zaxby's is widely reported to serve pebble/nugget-style ice at most locations, based on press coverage (The Daily Meal, Allrecipes). We found no company statement, so pins are not individually confirmed. If a location doesn't have it, please vote.
831 locations on the map
Reported in one region
Reported regionallyNugget ice is reported at this chain's stores in one area, but it varies elsewhere. We pin only the stores in that area; each pin is labeled "not individually confirmed."
Circle K
Gas station & convenience store
In the greater Nashville area, yes: local reports say Circle K stores there serve nugget ice. Elsewhere it varies by store and market, so we only pin Nashville-area Circle K stores, and each pin is not individually confirmed.
18 locations on the map
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Fast casual (chicken)
In the greater Nashville area, yes: local reports say Waldo's Chicken & Beer restaurants there serve nugget ice. We pin only Waldo's Nashville-area locations, and each pin is not individually confirmed.
9 locations on the map
Often, but it varies
Varies by locationSome or many locations have it, or the evidence is secondhand. No automatic pins: the community adds specific stores.
Thorntons
Gas station & convenience store
Many locations, going by an older source. A Scotsman case study says most Thorntons stores used nugget ice machines for fountain drinks, but it predates the chain's 2019 sale to BP, so check your store.
Auntie Anne's
Pretzel shop
Some locations. A Scotsman case study says Auntie Anne's used both cube and nugget ice machines and planned to put nugget machines in most stores.
We couldn't verify these yet
Not verifiedPeople ask about these chains, but we haven't found a reliable source yet.
Cook Out
Fast food
Not verified. Some fans say Cook Out has soft, chewable ice, but we couldn't find a company statement or reliable press report.
Taco John's
Fast food (Mexican)
Not verified. We couldn't find a reliable source saying Taco John's serves nugget ice. Its beverage menu doesn't say what kind of ice it uses.
Jimmy John's
Sandwich shop
Not verified. One deal site mentions pellet ice at Jimmy John's, but we couldn't find a company statement or stronger report.
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