Daiquiri Factory

Trops, daiquiris — whatever you like to call them, this place specializes in frozen drinks, most of which are made with some variation of Everclear or 151. This was my second time in Rock Island and my second trip to the Daiquiri Factory. It’s not the classiest establishment in the world — I’d definitely call it a dive bar — but the prices were great, the bartender and doorman were both very friendly, and I had a great time both times I was there. Darts, drinks, good music on the jukebox — honestly, what more do you need in a night out? Had I gotten tired of this place, there were a couple of other bars next door, across the street and down the block. For once, I will admit that I’m probably giving this place a higher rating than it deserves, but sometimes when you have a good night out, you want to tell all of your friends just how great it was.

Drinks were great — customers were kind of annoying. But that’s ok because the drinks were great and with each sip, they got less and less annoying!

I had a real bizarre experience here last weekend, guys. I must say that as an alum, I have a new-​found appreciation for bars around Augustana that don’t force me to touch a sweat/​beer-​drenched 21 year old. I was not expecting Dac Fac to be counted among one of these places.
Imagine my surprise when, after Buckethead, I went to Dac Fac to find it basically deserted. Like, I could understand conversations on the other end of the bar level deserted. I had the usual (a Funky Monkey split between two people) and was able to sit and hold a conversation. It was the usual dark/​neon décor, they have a patio out back and a bouncer that checks ID’s etc…
I was just surprised at how empty it was. I asked a few of my friends about it the next day and apparently I missed the great migration from DF to 2^nd Ave (although I did see the after-​effects… that place was packed). But anywho… Go to DF if you’re not into beer and like slushies that get you too drunk.

Obviously the best daiquiris in town! If you dare to try their famous FUNKY MONKEY expect a night of getting weird. Bar tenders and management are all great people and bring the bar a great atmosphere.

Well, I don’t think it’s quite as bad as the others have said, but to be fair, their comments are on the mark. The crowds are what I can only assume are fake ID carrying teenagers and girls who haven’t realized they’re in their 30s. The decorations are lame and generally the music is so loud you can’t hear yourself think. If you’re in the mood for an ice cream-​y drink, it is good though, and it will knock you on your butt before you know it. And they throw some great events/​concerts in the downtown area. It’s a valuable asset to the community as a whole even if it’s not the best in atmosphere for adults.

A fun and unique bar. This bar is Mardi Gras themed, and offers a unique variety of drinks to try out. Behind the bar are 10 – 12 daiquiri machines, each loaded with an interesting and flavorful concoction. I’m a big of the more tart, citrus-​flavored Bacardi Squeeze.
Aside from the daiquiris, they also feature a full bar of beer and liquor. If you’re feeling really daring, order the Funky Monkey. This drink is an absolute «lights out» drink, in that I mean it’s very strong.
The bar staff is friendly and makes pretty good drinks. It can get pretty cramped in there on busy nights because its a very long and narrow building, but they have a great outdoor deck to hang out on. Here you can watch their large projection screen, sit at a table, and enjoy your drink.
This is definitely a bar that is filled with people in their mid to early 20’s, so expect that crowd when you go. When it gets busy, it can sometimes be a little tough to get the bartenders attention, but it is never so bad to be anything more than a slight annoyance.

One point five, to be precise. The colorful vomit alluded to by the previous reviewer apparently stuck to the walls. It’s cute how they think they know what NO looks like, but I have more beads and better memorabilia at home (le Krewe d’Etat rules!).
Ignore the name and pretend this is a DQ for adults, and you almost have something… except the drinks are grainier and less ice-​cream like. They do add fun extras, like cherries and chocolate chips, probably for the teen crowd. Service was fine. The benches and tables were nice, but not group friendly. The tiny size makes this place inhospitable. Cruising is only an option if you’re comfortable being added to the sex offender registry. Or enjoy discussions carried on entirely via text, with no words longer than «OMG» that don’t contain numbers.
I’m sure this place will survive, at least until DQ starts spiking ice cream. But if you’re over 21, maybe you want to hit a real bar.

A/​k/​a Daq Fac. A bar with a nickname. We’ve got a problem already, folks.
I think the average age here is 21. And upon entry, you soon realize that the average age is 21 only because you and your friends brought that average up a few years when you walked in.
A real daiquiri is made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, together shaken with ice and served straight up in a cocktail glass. There is nothing like that here – stop the presses! Instead, they have a row of squishy machines churning out frozen favorites like «Russian Quaalude» and «Naughty Girl Scout».
I give them an extra star for the wide varieties of colorful vomit they’ve surely been responsible for over the years.