Sunfly Drive-Thru Brings Fun Tropical Drinks to The Colony

The drive-thru lane is some of the most crowded real estate in American food, and much of what moves through it is coffee. Sunfly, which debuts its first location at 4740 S. Colony Blvd. in The Colony, is betting that the same lane can carry something closer to a bar program: nitro lemonades, matcha crowned with fruit cold foam, and cold brew built like dessert, handed through a window with a snack for about $10. The company’s website lists menu service from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The bet belongs to Matt Bailey and John Brennan, hospitality operators with roots in craft cocktail bars and chef-driven kitchens, and with full-service restaurants of their own. “Sunfly grew out of our passion for creating great drinks,” says Bailey, a co-founder, who describes the goal as the creativity of those restaurants delivered at drive-thru speed. It’s a small case study in how restaurant people think: take technique that usually costs a table and a reservation, and make it a stop on the way to work.

There’s an economic logic under the palm fronds. A bar earns its living on the night out, while a drive-thru earns it on a Tuesday morning, again on Wednesday and again on Thursday. Sunfly is moving the first idea onto the second schedule, and it’s doing it with ingredients you’d expect behind a bar: cold-pressed juice, real fruit purée and cold foam made in house.

The reference point is the tiki bar, an American invention that dates to 1933, when a Hollywood bar began selling escape by the glass. Sunfly’s version fits in a cup holder, and the flamingo-and-sun logo and the tagline “Vacation is Served” do the work a thatched roof once did.

The menu runs to fifteen drink families, but three do most of the talking. Nitro lemonades arrive in Strawberry Basil and Blueberry Coconut. Matcha clouds come topped with a fruit foam that goes by Mango Tango, Colada Crush or Banana Brulée, and nitro cold brew gets dressed up as a Blondie Mudslide, a Golden Foster or a Blueberry Muffin.

Wellness is the other lane. Coconut waters with electrolytes and aloe tonics sit alongside add-ins such as collagen, protein, prebiotic fiber and lion’s mane. For something to eat there are cinnamon buns, scones and cookies from the oven, breakfast wraps and grilled chicken wraps, and a toasted crunchy mix and gummy blend for the glove box.

Then there’s Cabana Club, a 15-week series of limited-edition weekly giveaways tied to the signature drinks. Quantities are small by design, which turns a regular order into a weekly decision, and it sends customers to follow Sunfly on Instagram and TikTok to learn what’s on offer. It’s retail theater, but it’s also a way to build a habit.

The Colony is the proving ground. Sunfly lists Frisco, Keller, Prosper, Richardson, Crowley and Plano as coming next, which would put a flamingo on drive-thru lanes across much of Dallas-Fort Worth if the first window performs. For now, the lane on South Colony Boulevard is where to find out whether a cocktail bar’s imagination can survive a line of cars, and the weekly Cabana Club drops are posted at @sunflysips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sunfly located?

Sunfly is at 4740 S. Colony Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056. It is the brand’s first location.

What is Sunfly?

Sunfly is a drive-thru beverage concept that brings craft cocktail technique and tropical flavors to everyday drinks. The menu includes nitro lemonades, matcha, nitro cold brew, coconut water and aloe water drinks, plus baked goods and snacks.

Who owns Sunfly?

Sunfly was founded by hospitality operators Matt Bailey and John Brennan, who also operate full-service restaurants.

What is Sunfly’s official website?

Sunfly’s official website is sunflysips.com, and the brand is on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok at @sunflysips.

Is Sunfly open yet?

Sunfly’s press materials dated October 8, 2026, describe the Colony location as open. Its website still lists online ordering as coming soon, so check @sunflysips on Instagram for the latest status.

What are Sunfly’s hours?

Sunfly’s website lists menu service from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It does not publish a separate schedule by day, so confirm hours with Sunfly before you go.

How much does Sunfly cost?

Sunfly says a craft beverage and a snack together cost around $10.

Can I order ahead or make a reservation?

Reservations do not apply to a drive-thru. Sunfly’s website lists online ordering as coming soon, and orders are picked up at the drive-thru window.

Is there a phone number for Sunfly?

A phone number has not been published, so the website and Instagram are the best ways to reach Sunfly.

Where do I park at Sunfly?

Sunfly is built around a drive-thru lane, and it has not published parking details. Plan to order from your car at 4740 S. Colony Blvd.

What is Cabana Club?

Cabana Club is a 15-week series of limited-edition weekly giveaways tied to Sunfly’s signature drinks. Quantities are limited each week, and details are posted on Sunfly’s Instagram and TikTok.

Will Sunfly open more locations?

Yes. Sunfly plans to expand across Dallas-Fort Worth, with Frisco, Keller, Prosper, Richardson, Crowley and Plano listed as coming soon.