The Pool Snack Shack Is a Staple of the Summer | Eater

"A low-key, old-school pool snack bar with a judgment-free, communal vibe that helped seal the decision to join the pool. The shack-like counter offers classic candy and chips, Nestle frozen treats, and canned sodas and juices (frequently attracting bees), plus a handy microwave so kids can heat Easy Mac or slurp Cup Noodles. Its quirky, random selection is unpretentious and reasonably priced—perfect for impulse treats like a post-lap corn dog, tropical-flavored Skittles at noon, or an ice cream-filled Drumstick before heading home—while nearby parties bring pizza and cheeseburgers on holidays. Those simple offerings and tiny moments, such as a slightly sun-warmed Rice Krispie Treat between chapters, create the fond, spontaneous summer memories that define the pool’s character." - Jess Mayhugh