If you have Pica, you definitely know what it is without a definition. But for those of you who don't, Pica is defined as, "a tendency or craving to eat substances other than normal food (such as clay, plaster, or ashes), occurring during childhood or pregnancy, or as a symptom of disease".
One of the most common things that someone with Pica might crave, myself included, is ice. Although this is probably the healthiest option out of all of the things people with Pica could crave, it come with its challenges as well.
Not only is it super bad for your teeth, I'm ALWAYS thinking about where and how I'm going to get my hands on some ice. And not just any ice, because I definitely have my favorites. I will drive for miles and pay any amount to get a cup my favorite ice.
For all of my fellow ice chewers out there, here are the best drive-thru places to get the most chewable ice for when your next craving hits:
Sonic
My all time favorite ice comes from Sonic. This ice is definitely a treat for me because I don't have one close to school so I only have it when I go home. Their ice is shaped like nuggets and is super airy, making it easy on your teeth (and actually totally safe to chew).
My favorite way to eat Sonic ice is in a cup of Sprite. The ice soaks up the flavor perfectly!
Chick-fil-A
A close runner up to Sonic is definitely Chick-fil-A. Their ice is a very similar shape and texture to Sonic's, making it almost crushed and super easy to eat. The only downside is that Chick-fil-A ice is slightly larger than Sonic, but that does come in handy when you don't want it to melt.
My favorite way to eat Chick-fil-A ice is by itself!
McDonald's
It may not be my favorite, but the ice I find myself eating the most comes from McDonald's. Not only is there one on literally every other corner, a large soda is only a dollar!
My favorite way to eat McDonald's ice is with Sprite. However, the cubes are large so I wait 30-60 minutes for them to melt down to a smaller size.
Starbucks
As weird as it may sound, Starbucks has some of the best tasting ice (yes, they all do taste different). For being in a cubed shape, the ice is relatively soft and chewable.
My favorite way to eat Starbucks ice is in an iced chai latte. Just like with McDonald's, I drink the drink first to allow the cues time to get smaller.
Speedway
Certainly the best for your teeth, but also the least satisfying to chew, is Speedway's slushies. You lose the crunch of the ice, which is something I enjoy, but the smoothness of the crushed ice is unmatched.
My favorite way to eat Speedway ice is in a Mountain Dew slushee, with a spoon so I can actually chew it, of course.
"I thought you knew what you signed up for."
man and woman in bathtub
Photo by 
four women sitting on black steel bench during daytime
Photo by 
Uber app ready to ride on a smartphone.
Photo by 
woman in red tank top and blue denim shorts standing beside woman in black tank top
Photo by 
blue marker on white printer paper
Photo by 
welcome signage on focus photography
Photo by 
woman in white and black striped long sleeve shirt lying on bed
Photo by 
pink pig coin bank on brown wooden table
Photo by 
person holding iPhone 6 turned on
Photo by 
person holding pencil near laptop computer
Photo by 
person slicing vegetable
Photo by 
woman covering mouth with sweater
Photo by 
person holding remote pointing at TV
Photo by 
a woman with her arms raised in a crowd of people
Photo by 
"Shocked disbelief: '95% of the population is undateable?'"
Energetic dance performance under the spotlight.
Taylor Swift in a purple coat, captivating the crowd on stage.
Taylor Swift shines on stage in a sparkling outfit and boots.
Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers sharing a joyful duet on stage.
