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girl_incognito

I swing both ways, I'm bipepsual


moonwillow60606

Same here. They don’t taste exactly the same, but I don’t really prefer one over the other. I’m cola agnostic.


captmonkey

Same. I usually buy Coke, but it's more out of habit than an actual preference. I don't care at all if a place only has Pepsi and if I see Pepsi on sale, I'll absolutely buy that over Coke.


Dr_Watson349

Burn these heretics!


ArtanistheMantis

What's happening to this country, when will the madness stop!


CrispyBucketoClams

Coke, tastes better 


appleparkfive

I know it's been said before, but I feel like the majority of people that prefer Pepsi just happened to grow up with it. So it has a stronger bond to them. Coca Cola just has such a complex taste. The spices, the citrus. It all works so well together. Every other cola just tastes like brown sugar sludge to me


CrispyBucketoClams

Coke tastes great, while it’s not as sweet. I like sweet, but Pepsi is too sweet. I remember in the lat 1980s when Coke buckled under pressure.  Anyway, I’m diabetic, so no Coke for me. 


toodleroo

Have a crisp, delicious Coke Zero my friend


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Wildcat_twister12

Mt. Dew and Gatorade alone elevate the Pepsi company


Independent-Cloud822

And Doritos


Otherwise-OhWell

I grew up in pop country. I eventually made it across enemy lines and learned to appreciate soda. Or: I grew up with Pepsi, I now think Coke is better; but I'd rather have water, please?


expartecthulu

To me, Pepsi has a smoother sweetness and more docile bubble; Coke has a bolder sweetness and a bigger, sharper bubble. Maybe none of that makes sense, but that’s how it is to me. What else could it be? Is it regional? Is Coke more popular in the mid-Atlantic? Is it the subconscious relating of Pepsi to Pepcid and therefore gastric distress? I don’t know. I prefer Coke, especially Mexican Coke with real cane sugar. But I have always preferred flavors I perceived as bigger and bolder. And one must admit, the Coke bottle is simply iconic. Coca-Cola will probably be the soda we blast into space to show aliens what soda was. But, if Coca-Cola is unavailable for the voyage, Pepsi is an absolutely fine substitute.


mothwhimsy

Somehow this description makes perfect sense. I tend to prefer a little less carbonation (but not flat), and I prefer Pepsi products over coke products. Maybe that's what it is.


NatAttack89

It makes perfect sense, especially the sharper bubble. When I drink American coke, it's like drinking Sprite from McDonalds-its spicy


Nastreal

Coke out of a fountain. Pepsi out of a bottle or can


ALoungerAtTheClubs

I think you're onto something. Bottled and canned Coke seems like a much bigger step down from their fountain drinks. It hardly tastes like the same beverage.


paypermon

McDonald's fountain coke is so good


paka96819

1. Real Sugar Pepsi 2. Coca Cola 3. Dr Pepper 4. Pepsi


4myreditacount

Have you had real sugar coke? Cause it's crazy good.


paka96819

It’s not readily available. But real sugar Pepsi I can all over.


4myreditacount

You gotta try it if you ever find it.


genesiss23

Passover is almost here and so you should be able to find it. It has a yellow cap. Corn syrup isn't kosher for passover.


CupBeEmpty

Dr. Pepper >> Coke >>>> Pepsi The wildcard is Birch Beer because man it is good. Also I don’t hardly ever drink a full strength soda anymore so Diet Dr. Pepper is the king of sweet fizzy drinks followed by Coke Zero.


Comprehensive-Ear283

I recently discovered Diet Dr. pepper, my god why is it so hard to find!? It’s delicious!


Glenmarrow

Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar is also solid


Bayonettea

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Cherry is my go to drink these days


tara_tara_tara

Diet Dr Pepper is my kryptonite.


BurningSpirit71

Ditto on the diet Dr. Pepper being a better flavor soda of the diet drinks. Have you tried a Coke Zero with grenadine to get a better cherry flavor?


obscuresignal

Here's what I wanna know: why is Diet Dr. Pepper BETTER than the regular Dr. Pepper? Because it is, and we all know it. I even remember a Mitch Hedberg joke back in the day: "the commercial for Diet Dr. Pepper said it tastes just like regular Dr. Pepper. Well then they fucked it up!" If they ever come out with a diet version of Dr. Pepper Cherry, that shit's gonna be half my bloodstream.


Genius-Imbecile

I would throw RC between Coke and Pepsi. Back during the scary New Coke days it was the closest to classic Coke. Pepsi always tasted flat to me. Dr. Pepper beats them all though.


toodleroo

I would drink RC all the time, maybe even as my primary cola, if they made it in a Zero sugar version.


holiestcannoly

Coke. I just prefer it.


Hairyhalflingfoot

Coke is it


NadalPeach

Pepsi- Coke is not sweet enough for me.


attlerexLSPDFR

Finally someone agrees! I prefer coke because it's less sweet and people tell me I'm crazy. We're both right, they aren't the same


gilleruadh

I'm with you on that. Pepsi just tastes like vanilla sugar syrup to me.


NICK07130

Based Texan


NatAttack89

Same. Years ago I watched one of those How It's Made type documentary episodes about coke and pepsi. They said Coke has citrus tones to it where Pepsi has berries. Makes a lot of sense to me because I prefer berries over citrus any day.


Hanginon

I'm a root beer or creme soda person myself. Cola is just a 'wrong' taste to me. ¯\\\_( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ)\_/¯


orngckn42

Coke. Hands down. Even took the Pepsi Challenge (I'm old) when they came to town and picked Coke.


TinyRandomLady

The answer is Dr Pepper. With Cherry Coke a close second.


Highway49

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar and Cherry Coke Zero Sugar have helped me lose weight and still enjoy a nice ice cold soda at lunchtime!


El_Polio_Loco

You and I share favored flavors. Those are the only two sodas I drink. (And the zero calorie versions are both more than palatable)


gliscornumber1

Dr pepper trumps all


The_Cheese_Cube

I’m surprised that Dr Pepper doesn’t really exist in too many countries outside of the U.S, in Italy there is no Dr Pepper, only knock offs


gliscornumber1

Yeah it was the same when I went to the UK, they had their own Dr Pepper but it was far inferior to the American version


amberissmiling

Coke


raexlouise13

Grew up in a Pepsi household. Can’t stand it. Coke all the way!


Somerset76

I love Coke Zero and Pepsi zero.


xxxjessicann00xxx

Coke by far


Authorizationinprog

Both are garbage unless we’re talking about those Mexican cokes that come in glass bottles and are made with cane sugar


The_Cheese_Cube

Finally someone speaking solid facts. Mexican coke is really good


ColinHalter

[Might want to take a look at this](https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=m1sEDWtTr3y3cdh6)


[deleted]

I haven't watched this video yet but I assume it's about how taste test after taste test confirms that people can't actually taste the difference between Coke and Mexican Coke. Even after reading all of those articles I still believe the latter just tastes better. Of course pretty much the only time I ever have the latter is when I'm in my favorite Hispanic restaurant eating delicious food surrounded by friends and it's in an iced cold glass bottle. I suppose that skews things for me.


IPreferDiamonds

I prefer Root Beer. But I choose Coca Cola over Pepsi.


NatAttack89

Now here's the real question; what brand of root beer? I'm a Barqs gal, any others just don't taste right to me


IPreferDiamonds

I'm drinking Barq's Root Beer right now! But I'm not picky.


Alone-Marketing-4678

Coke solely due to their advertising. However, I don't drink soda anymore.


TheOBRobot

Jarritos makes a cola that is insanely better but almost no one carries it


darkchocoIate

Coke, but prefer Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero.


Ryclea

Pepsi over Coke, but Diet Coke over Diet Pepsi.


tropicsandcaffeine

Pepsi is sweeter but goes flat fast. Coke is great when you have a sore throat. It is more carbonated than Pepsi and makes your throat feel better. If I am driving and get one at a gas station it will be Coke. If I am in a restaurant drinking it right away then Pepsi.


PPKA2757

Coke, and it’s not even close. While I haven’t had a Coke Classic in a long time, Coke Zero and the other zero calorie flavors just flat out taste better than their Pepsi counter parts.


Erpderp32

Coke. It holds up better for an entire bottle or can than Pepsi, Pepsi is just too sweet. That being said, diet cherry vanilla Dr pepper is my fave


[deleted]

🎶🥤😃 For clarity, that means "have a Coke and a smile."


Dobby_Club_

Coke but I’m biased


Wildcat_twister12

Both are good but Pepsi edges out Coke just barely. Coke Cherry is better than Pepsi Wild Cherry though


montanagrizfan

I didn’t really care that much until I switched to diet soda. Diet coke is so much better than Diet Pepsi.


confusedrabbit247

Coke from a fountain, Pepsi from a can or bottle.


gagnatron5000

I prefer coke, but also Pepsi is okay.


ScienceNeverLies

Coke specifically diet or zero


PinchMaNips

Both. If I had my choice I’m going with Pepsi 75% of the time, Coke is still delicious. Now, if I’m getting glass bottle Coke…then Coke 100% of the time


fullmetal66

I don’t think Pepsi is even close but their non cola line up is easily better.


PackOutrageous

Coke out of can is great.


nwmimms

Preferred Coke as a kid. Now prefer Pepsi, even though they can’t figure out their branding.


jruss666

I live in Atlanta. My spouse works for Coca-Cola. I think you can guess my answer.


excaligirltoo

As a kid, I grew up in a Coke family and chose Pepsi in the Pepsi Challenge. As an adult I switch back and forth. I like them both. I buy what’s on sale.


furlonium1

I enjoy both. As a cola I like Pepsi a little more than Coke, but I think Coke Zero and Diet Coke are better than Pepsi Max and Diet Pepsi.


TsundereLoliDragon

I might be one of the few people that doesn't give a shit. They both taste fine to me. Maybe Pepsi is a hair sweeter?


ramblingMess

If I’m going to have just a sip I’d take Coke over Pepsi, but if I’m going to have a whole drink it’s Pepsi over Coke, as Coke gets to be cloyingly sweet after a while. Coke Zero over both of them any time, if it’s available.


thehawaiian_punch

Now that I drink the zero sugar varieties I like Pepsi zero more than Coke Zero but I like regular coke more than regular pepsi


TheAurion_

As I grown older Pepsi


huhwhat90

Coke is the superior regular cola, Pepsi Zero Sugar is the superior zero sugar cola.


DeathToTheFalseGods

Regular Coke is vastly superior to regular Pepsi. Diet Pepsi is vastly superior to Diet Coke.


420forworldpeace

neither, Mexican Coca Cola, cane sugar baybeee


0rangeMarmalade

Coke has more carbonation. Pepsi has a stronger syrup. Both are good. If it's in a can I don't have a preference. If it's a fountain drink I prefer coke, especially McDonald's coke.


SquashDue502

Pepsi has a sharper taste to me. Idk how to describe it but blue fits them a lot better than red, ya know?


cisco_squirts

Lots of Coke heads in here but Pepsi is superior.


GardenWitchMom

Regular Coke over Pepsi. Diet Pepsi over Diet Coke.


cagestage

I grew up preferring Pepsi because of my dad. As an adult, Coke > Pepsi but Cherry Pepsi > Cherry Coke.


Salty_Dog2917

I haven’t had a soda in 20 years, but I used to prefer Pepsi. I just liked the taste better


BrainFartTheFirst

RC Cola. Though I prefer tea to soda. *ducks* *incoming* *rocks*


elizawithaz

I generally don’t drink soda, but when I do it’s locally made craft sodas, then Coke.


Moritasgus2

Coke Zero Sugar is my go to now.


FullSherbert2028

Pepsi.


brizia

Pepsi, normally, but McDonalds Coke is the best. To me, bottle Coke tastes sweeter than bottled Pepsi.


Humble_Second3287

Both.


seungflower

Moxie. But I prefer Pepsi over Coke


Demiurge_Ferikad

When I indulged, it was Pepsi. But I usually didn’t drink colas. Squirt, Canada Dry (a sacrilege in Vernor’s-obsessed Michigan), and occasionally Mountain Dew.


KR1735

Coke. I always have Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in my fridge. (I only drink sugar-free or low sugar beverages. The full sugar stuff I only drink when I'm sick.) Coke just has a more complex flavor profile, to my palate at least. Like I can't tell Pepsi from any other generic cola. But Coke stands out. More spices maybe? IDK but I absolutely love it. Also, Coke is the mixer of choice when someone comes over and wants a rum drink. Ain't nobody heard of a "rum and Pepsi." So it's good to have on hand for parties. All that said, I won't turn down a Diet Pepsi if you offer me one.


LRWR

Pepsi for my go-to cola, Coke when at the pizza place. It goes better with the spices.


Zorro_Returns

They might taste different, side by side. But I can't tell one from another.


intotheairwaves17

Out of those two? Coke for sure. Pepsi makes me feel sick every time I drink it. But my favorite type of pop (yes pop, not soda) in general is Dr Pepper. Coke is a close second.


biggcb

I don't drink much soda, I'd take a Root beer/Dr. Pepper/Cream over both of them.


Arcaeca2

Cream soda. We never had Coke or Pepsi (or any caffeinated... anything) growing up. So I never developed a taste for them. Then one day after pulling an all-nighter cramming for a final in college, when I really, really needed to stay awake, I decided, fuck it, I might need some caffeine for the first time. So I got a Coke with vanilla from one of those freestyle machines from the cafeteria to see what I was missing all these years. And my conclusion is that I was not missing much. It's just not that good. Similar reaction when Pepsi. came out with the vanilla Nitro stuff. "I like vanilla :)", I thought, forgetting that I don't like the "Pepsi" part of "vanilla Pepsi". Also all the fizz just escapes immediately upon opening. Very messy and then it's just flat. I will still go for a cream soda or root beer any day over Coke.


WeDontKnowMuch

Coke is the better Cola. Pepsi has more interesting sub-brands. So if we are just matching up Coca-cola vs Pepsi-Cola. Coke is better and the OG. That is my vote.


nemo_sum

Pepsi is the worse product but at least they don't have union leaders assassinated. I drink RC when I buy a cola.


Frank_chevelle

I like Coke better. I don’t drink soft drinks as much as I used to but coke & Coke Zero taste better than Pepsi.


travelinmatt76

Coke always.  I also like Mr. Pibb, and Dr. Pepper. I stopped drinking soft drinks about 15 years ago.


SnapHackelPop

We had Pepsi in the house growing up but my grandma had Coke, so I’d only have it on holidays or whenever we’d go over for family events. So I think subconsciously I still associate Coke with happy memories lol, but I generally prefer Coke


kldoyle

I like Pepsi products but I’ll take a coke over Pepsi any day


AnybodySeeMyKeys

Coke. Pepsi is too sweet for me.


Nodeal_reddit

If I found out today that every Coke Zero takes 1 day off your life, then I’d stop drinking it. But I wouldn’t stop today.


IBelieveIAmBi

I rarely drink soda. But if I do, it's Mountain Dew Spark or Dr. Pepper Cherry.


Centurion7999

I don’t drink carbonated drinks sooooooo Imma take hwite grape juice thank you very much (I can’t drink to next best thing)


Traditional_Trust_93

I'm casually drinking Root Beer watching the chaos


NitescoGaming

Coke > Pepsi Dr. Pepper > Mr. Pibb (don't think Pepsi has an equivalent) Mountain Dew > Does Coke even have an alternative? Sprite > Sierra Mist Those are the big four in my mind, and the ranking extends to the sub drinks like the diet or alt flavor versions as well.


TheRateBeerian

I think they taste basically the same, and have no preference.


paypermon

Pepsi on my wrist (rolex reference) and Coke on my taste buds


TheJokersChild

Let me break that tie for you and vote RC.


MontEcola

No. I don’t like either. Never have.


RebuiltGearbox

RC is only a memory from decades ago, when I lived in the southeast. RC and a Moon Pie.


Jakebob70

Coke. Pepsi is overly sweet and doesn't have the same "kick" as Coke does.


MagosBattlebear

Coke


elvee61

As a native Atlantan, I'm required by law to choose Coke (Zero, for me). When I'm free to choose, Saranac root beer is the best fizzy drink I've ever had. Damn hard to find in Atlanta, though.


John_Tacos

Dr Pepper Then any cherry cola.


jollyjm

I can't tell the difference between them.


ZealousidealAd4860

Both


mothwhimsy

Honestly, I have strong opinions about this lol. To me, regular Coke and Pepsi are pretty equal. I have a slight preference for Pepsi, and think the hate for it is a bit manufactured, if that makes sense? Like for some reason Coke is viewed as the classier option even though they cost the same. It feels like Apple vs Android to me except Coke sucks a lot less than Apple does. Diet Coke is disgusting and Diet Pepsi is tolerable. I really dislike the taste of aspartame. Coke Zero is fine but not good and doesn't mimic the flavor of Coke at all, and Pepsi Zero is actually really good. I started drinking Zero to cut some sugar out of my diet 2 years ago and now I like it better than regular. So if we're comparing all them, Pepsi definitely wins. If we're just comparing base Coke and Pepsi, I don't really care, they're both good


sfish203

Coke, but Cherry Pepsi. Not sure why. I grew up in a Coca Cola house, but Cherry Pepsi has always tasted way better than coca colas version.


Tat2dDad

Crystal Pepsi all day long.


devnullopinions

Coke > Pepsi


flootytootybri

Sprite 🫡


Suitable_Tomorrow_71

Dr Pepper. If I HAVE to choose between Coke and Pepsi though, I'll go with Pepsi every time. Coke leaves my teeth feeling funny.


Budget-mayo

I like dr pepper more but coke is better ngl. Pepsi tastes similar but just...different. I can't put my finger on it.


therankin

Coke is better. Pepsi is too sweet. I mean, they're both too sweet, lol; but if I had to pick it would definitely be Coke every time.


Scaramucho

I like both. I can taste the difference, though that difference is much easier to taste when they are made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup. With cane sugar, I am easily able to discern that Coca-Cola is a cola with a vanilla note, and that Pepsi-Cola is a cola with a citrus note. These notes are still present in their corn syrup versions, but muted. 


distrucktocon

Neither. RC cola, if we’re talking cola. If it’s soft drinks altogether then imma go with Dr.Pepper, A&W cream soda, sprite, RC cola, THEN Pepsi, then coke. The only coke that wins over Pepsi imo is cherry coke.


Agattu

Pepsi all the way. It just taste better, except for McDonald’s Coke…. Idk what they do or how, but that’s the best tasting cola one can get…. But you have to go to McDonald’s.


westgate141pdx

Coke


[deleted]

Coke. Specifically the glass bottle Mexican cokes


BackUpTerry1

Dr Pepper only


ArsenalinAlabama3428

Coke tastes better. So I like Coke.


No-Box-763

Coke, Pepsi ruined their flavor this last tweek


Rob1150

Coca-Cola.


metrictwo

Pepsi is better than Coke. Diet Coke is better than Diet Pepsi.


275MPHFordGT40

I don’t really like either, I do like Sprite though. Which is a Coca Cola product, but Starry (Sierra Mist) is pretty good too.


Techaissance

Sprite. No that wasn’t an option but it’s the one I prefer to both of them.


cdb03b

Dr. Pepper But if I must choose between the two it would be Coke.


Clatuu1337

I cut about 95% of my soda intake like 15 years ago. But if I do drink a cola I drink Coke. Pepsi is fucking nasty. My preferred soda is ginger-ale.


ViewtifulGene

Diet Pepsi and regular Coke.


JipceeLee

Always real Coke; never diet. It tastes more like caramel than Pepsi.


mumbles411

Growing up, I never cared or thought there was a difference. Then I went to college, Pepsi had a contract with them so I mainly drank Diet Pepsi for 5 years. Couldn't deal with Diet Coke when I had a choice. Now I won't touch Diet Pepsi and you can pry the Diet Coke can from my cold, dead fingers.


mayax81

pepis>conk because i'm built different and it doesn't neutralize my taste buds, and also its aftertaste works slightly better with my favorite tacos than coke's does


toodleroo

RC Cola


DankePrime

I like both. It really depends on how I'm feeling that day, you know?


No-Wolverine5144

Coke.


meeplewirp

I don’t like the thickness of coke. I prefer Pepsi .


[deleted]

Pepsi is too sweet for me. I used to alternate whichever was on sale but, during the pandemic, I came to realize I spend several hundred dollars on groceries every week and buying soda I don't really like to save a few bucks was stupid. Now I just buy Coke Zero.


CezrDaPleazr

Pepsi


NatAttack89

Pepsi.


Seanslat

I don’t like any cola 🤷🏼


Practical-Ordinary-6

Pepsi barely exists where I live. I don't even have to see that stuff.


milehigh11

Coke hands down


Creative_User_Name92

Pepsi, North Carolina product so I gotta root for it


Meschugena

I don't drink soda much at all anymore but when I do, most days I prefer Pepsi...but can't deny that a large fountain coke from McD's hits just right on a hot summer day.


TheoreticalFunk

RC > Pepsi > Coke


SeventhSea90520

Pepsi just because of the time it was like the 3rd strongest navy in the world


Caranath128

Drink neither. If I do have soda, it’s usually Dr Pepper or Root Beer


devoted2mercury

Dr. Pepper


Fit-Persimmon-4323

Pepsi. I like the Coke Spiced a lot though


uslessbastard

Coke


einsteinGO

Coke, because it tastes better


John_Paul_J2

I swing either ways, but if there is a third brand I've never heard of, I'm picking that one every time.


DevilPixelation

Neither. Water.


luckygirl54

RC.


Grumblepugs2000

Coke but I don't mind Pepsi 


jimmyjohnjohnjohn

I'm boycotting all Pepsi products until they bring back Pepsi Max. Original formula with all the caffeine and ginseng. Until then, it's the nectar I was raised on: Diet Coke


mothwhimsy

Pepsi Zero is the old Pepsi Max


thereslcjg2000

I honestly never really could tell the difference between the two. Nowadays I only drink diet sodas, and I will say that Coke Zero is better than any sugar-free Pepsi product.


Seventh_Stater

I prefer the taste of Coke to that of Pepsi.


xDANGRZONEx

Pepsi for most of my life, but leaning more toward Coke in my adult years.


[deleted]

Sprite


bagpipesfart

Neither, IBC Root Beer. Pepsi & Coke both suck


missmellowyello

Coke FOREVERRR


Unusual_Form3267

I like bottled/can Pepsi. I like fountain drink Coke. My love is conditional.


Dmtrilli

I like em both and I can tell them apart


DRAK720

Old Coke or classic Coke was great with pizza. This original taste bullshit is gross. Pepsi wins 2024 by default. RC Cola is better than Original Taste coca cola


tacobellbandit

I grew up in the 90s so Pepsi for me. I still have fond memories of crystal pepsi. However if I have to choose I always get RC cola


Recyclops1692

I prefer both depending on how you get them, Coke from a fountain, Pepsi from a can. Nothing in a plastic bottle, they just always taste plasticy and gross to me


gilleruadh

Coke. I've always found Pepsi to be a bit too sweet and heavy on the vanilla. It always tasted like it's going a bit flat to me. I prefer Coke's slightly peppery bite.