Snowballs are starting to grow on me again. There're two great places: one on Falls Road, another…read moreon Reisterstown Road heading toward Glyndon. However, Quality Snowballs opened in 2019 in Hampden, just before the pandemic hit and became an outside comfort food go-to when we badly needed an outside social event to uplift us. They have a classics and specialties list and the usual fun toppings. Service is good from their dolled up open storage container--and the whole point, still, is the social aspect of standing online with others of your species in thrall to one of the food mysteries of modern times--the snowball! Anyhoo, I'm a purest and always go for traditional before I try anything new. So I ordered a watermelon and strawberry flavor combo with marshmallow. It was just what I needed on this hot summer afternoon as I wandered around Hampden. Mural Bonus: Check out the Hon-Rat mural nearby. Definitely a destination spot for snowball and mural aficionados!

Wow this place is a treat! After brunch we walked over and I was pleasantly surprised by this…read moreplace. I want to go and try all of the specials. The locals said egg custard was a classic choice and it was delicious. My friends got key lime pie, and the other got the creme brulee. I wish I had gotten the creme brulee with the berries and the stick of cracked sugar on the top. The staff were efficient and super friendly. Sure you have to take it go, but Hampden is a nice place to walk around, hey you might even bump into John Waters.

Cute little storefront in the heart of Fells, offering a variety of Korean foods, drinks, and…read moredesserts. My husband and I split the Raven bingsoo. It was delicious, and absolutely large enough for two. It was loaded up with toppings and even had another layer of the toppings at the bottom. The workers ask if you want condensed milk added to it, allowing for sweetness modification as desired. Amazing dessert, would definitely return for another bingsoo and to give their lunch menu a try!

Came to get dessert and tried the mango bingsoo. While the menu says it is mango snow, it was…read moreactually just regular milk snow. Toppings in the bowl include mochi, mango jelly, and mango cubes. On top is some mochi, mango slices, and a scoop of passion fruit sorbet. There is mango sauce and condensed milk throughout the bowl. The staff spent a lot of effort to make the bowl pretty and did a nice job of mixing the ingredients so that you don't have toppings on top only. The shop seems cute and there seems like there would be more things available when the owner is in. They have lunch boxes that look good. They also have takoyaki on the menu but the machine is currently down. One thing that I didn't like is that the item was different from the menu description. I was expecting mango snow and mango ice cream or sorbet. It's not the end of the world but I picked this one in particular because it was supposed to be mango snow. While the bingsoo is large enough to share, I also feel it is priced a bit high for what it is. Might be because there aren't many other laces like this in the area but bingsoo is usually bigger or less pricey. Overall, a decent stop for dessert if you want something a little different. Street parking was not that hard to find when we went.

Xtreme Snow provided snow cones for our school festival and they exceeded our expectations. Ken was…read moreeasy to work with and very flexible on every request. The snow cones were delicious and parents and kids were thrilled to have so many flavors to choose from. Ken was such a pleasure to work with. We would use Xtreme Snow for future school events!

We used Xtreme Snow for a graduation party and they were fantastic to work with. The kids (and…read moreadults) raved about the frozen treats. A huge variety of flavors plus marshmallow and chocolate toppings made custom snowballs a perfect memorable treat. So glad we didn't do a boring grocery store cake!

It's a very cute family/date night spot - they have shaded picnic tables, an area for ping pong,…read moreand an area to play pool. Their portions are HUGE - I got a small and I could still only manage half of it. It's shaved ice so it's not gourmet but the syrup flavors are pretty nice. I would have loved to try one of their sundaes but that seems like a two person job lol. Next time I go back, I'll plan to split one and try the pizza next door.

I found out about crushed velvet from TikTok and thought it looked super cool. I went on a Saturday…read moreso it was pretty lively. There was live music and dancing which I think was part of a kids program or class. You can play pool or just chill under the tent and watch tv. There was a baseball game playing when I went. The checkered spot was there serving brews as well. This is a dog friendly environment as well as kid friendly. When I got there they had just taken a break. Probably to clean the equipment and refresh the supplies. So although I did wait a long time on a very hot day I can't say it was because of bad service. The staff was actually pretty nice and kept apologizing for the wait. Prices are average. They offer custom made syrups which I will try on the next trip. This trip was to get the rainbow that I saw in TikTok. The snow ball itself was really big. What I didn't like was the container. Although it was perfect to display my rainbow, I feel like it wasn't big enough to hold the contents. And my snowball melted fast so it was a little soupy in the bowl. Silver lining is that the container is eco friendly. Parking is difficult here. There is a tiny lot but only 5 cars can fit at once and it seems tightbto get in and out of there. I did get lucky and found street parking very close. But if all else fails, there is a parking lot across the street if you don't mind paying or plan to be in the area a while.

Came to get a snowball. I haven't been to Cold Summer Snowballs in a minute (over 10 years). It's…read morelocated across from the Maiden Choice Shopping Center. There was street and lot parking available. The business was housed in a red wooden shack and the ambiance was chill. When we pulled up, there were a couple of folks waiting for their order. We were greeted by a pleasant young lady. There was an extensive flavor menu and also a menu for add/ons such as marshmallow fluff. They also had Philadelphia water ice available. We decided to get two small snowballs; one egg custard and one grape. They were $3 each. At the time of our visit, they were only accepting cash and the young lady informed me that the electronic pay options should be active shortly. Our snowballs were ready in no time. The small size was just enough for me. The snowball's ice texture was enough for it to melt upon impact, which I liked. The flavoring was sweet and did not taste artificial. After the snowball sat for a couple of minutes, the flavoring still held up well to the melted ice, which I also liked. All in all, a decent snowball and one stand I would return to the future.

Shaved ice (snowballs) and water ice (Italian ice). Delicious water ice. I got a medium bubble gum…read moreand cotton candy. Very refreshing on a hot day. They have tons of flavors of snowballs. Park right behind the building in the strip mall with the A1 Pizza. Prices were very reasonable and the lady who helped up was very friendly and helpful.

My first time trying Ché and Bambu did not disappoint. The ingredients from the taro to red beans…read morefelt like quality. I especially liked the pandan jelly, it was so chewy and refreshing! The service was great, the person at the counter was patient while I asked questions about the che and made good recommendations. He also helped me unlock the bathroom when I wanted to use it before I even asked (very attentive). I did a few hours of work here during a Friday afternoon, it was quiet and comfortable. Wifi was strong, plenty of seating, and charging along the windows of the restaurant! 10/10 would recommend as a remote work space.

This is my second Vietnamese dessert drink spot in Maryland in the last couple of weeks, so it must…read morebe a new trend. Of the two, the menu here was more interesting, offering beverages with a variety of seeds, beans, fruits, and who knows what else. I took some time before ordering their house special on a kiosk. It had basil seeds, something like a lychee in great quantity, and some great coconut jelly. The complexity means that it is quite expensive for a cup; around $13 for me in total with tip. Not something I would make a habit out of ordering, but an interesting diversion on a hot day and a great combination of flavors and textures.

The Sunday trifecta: beer, pizza, and shaved ice. What…read moreappears to be a former gas station transformed into a unique outdoor gathering spot. A patio, a vintage food truck complete with a built-in wood-fired pizza oven, and a lineup featuring Checkerspot Brewing, and Verde Pizza. Also on property- Crushed Velvet Shave Ice rounding up a winning combination. We ordered the Truffle Pig pizza with a side of aioli, paired with a SIP Happens kettle sour and a Fancy Pants IPA. Finishing things off, Baltimore iced custard topped with whipped cream. The pizza came out perfectly cooked from the charm-city truck, and the service was quick, friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit. Lots of picnic bench + table seating. If you're looking for a relaxed way to spend a Baltimore Sunday, you could do worse- great beer, outstanding wood-fired pizza, and a fun dessert option all in one place. Checkum' out!

I wasn't blown away by the pizza, and they sneakily uncharted for that dipping sauce you see. The…read morequestion wasn't would you like sauce on the side for $x, it was a or b sauce with that? That left a bad taste in my mouth. I do enjoy the outdoor space they share, but I will pass on the pizza next time.

I've been coming to Ice Queens since they opened and love their snowballs! When I arrive, there was…read morea short line, but it moved very quickly. Staff were friendly. They do have a few seats that you can sit outside. There's also a park across the street that you can sit at as well. I ordered the strawberry daiquiri with fresh strawberries and it was so refreshing during a hot day.

I finally got to try the snowball at Ice Queen. There are a lot of flavors to choose from and…read moretoppings. I don't like toppings on my snowball, just the ice and whatever flavor. I liked that there were alot of choices for size. I chose the lady size watermelon and it was okay. It didn't really taste like watermelon. The snowball was nice on a hot day and I was able to sit down and enjoy it but it tasted like an ordinary snowball to me. The service was good. I didn't have to wait long and the person behind the counter was nice. Again, I really didn't think there was anything special about this snowball. I am always happy to support small businesses.