Very disappointing experience, especially considering the high ratings. The employee was extremely rude and only allowed one sample spoon, which made the experience feel rushed and pressured. It didn't feel welcoming at all. The Italian ice itself didn't look fresh, but I still gave it a try. You also can't mix flavors, which is frustrating. I ordered two smalls, and it came out to $8, which is overpriced for what you get. The tangerine flavor tasted old and had a gummy texture, like it had clearly been frozen and refrozen. The sugar-free lemon was even worse -- it tasted like cardboard with an aftertaste that honestly reminded me of cigarette smoke. Shortly after eating it, my mom developed severe symptoms including intense stomach pain, nausea, gas, and ongoing digestive distress. Within about an hour she was in excruciating pain and doubled over. This was not a mild reaction -- it was extreme and very concerning. There absolutely needs to be a clear warning about the sweeteners used in the sugar-free options, or this product should not be served as-is. Customers deserve to know what they're consuming. Overall, poor service, questionable quality, and a genuinely concerning experience. I would not recommend. read more

Even these days, there's still some cultural foods that tend to stay in their area of origin, unless you have someone who is willing to drive 10 hours to go get it and bring it here! That's what Mama Mia does for bagels, Kaiser rolls, Italian Christmas cookies, and more! The rainbow cookies were traveled and clearly not as fresh, and I imagine the bagels, etc. would suffer a bit from not being fresh either. Still, it's a nice alternative when you can't make the trip to NY yourself! read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Rainbow cookie!! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Pretty sweet Mom n Pops small business. Love the customer service. Super chill spot to hang out with the family on a Saturday afternoon. Large variety of flavors available on the menu. Overall a great place to come and enjoy a great cup of Italian ice. read more

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The Italian ice is the star here but....If you've been searching for a real NY bagel or pizza, Mama Mia has you covered. Bagels, bakery items and pizza kits straight from NY and frozen so you can heat and eat when it's convenient. Eat in their cute space or take it to go. The owner is friendly and helpful, go check it out. As they say, it's all about the water! read more

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Just found a frozen goat in my small cantaloupe ice. Didnt help that it was sticky like it had thawed and was refrozen. Never again!

Mama Mia's is a hidden gem in Clemmons! I walked in expecting Italian Ice and was very pleasantly surprised to see the wide variety of products products they have shipped in from New York. They have a huge assortment of bagels shipped in from New York as well as different breads and pizza dough. I got half a dozen bagels and they did not disappoint! They come frozen, so just leave the one you want to eat in the fridge overnight to defrost and toast it. They beat any bagel I have been able to find in Winston thus far. The Italian ice is also delicious, it is creamy, flavorful and not too sweet. The Italian Ice is also shipped in from New York so it is about as authentic as it gets. I would definitely give them a try if you're ever in the mood for some Italian Ice or need some bagels. read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Orange Vanilla Italian Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

A true hidden gem in Clemmons! Mama mia has a wide variety of Italian ice brought in from New York. I've tried several flavors (my favorite being orange vanilla) & it truly is the most creamy & flavor Italian ice I've had. If Italian ice isn't your thing they also have frozen bagels brought in from New York as well. They are fantastic to take home & have for breakfast. I have not personally tried them but they also offer Italian cookies & pre made pasta sauces/pizzas for an easy take and make at home dinner. read more

OK this is for my fellow New Yorkers. Let me start by saying that you would not be disappointed I finally find a place that has New York Italian ice, but not only that you can also come and get yourself some New York bagels. I'm talking about real New York bagels get your hard rolls, Italian bread all from New York. You could even buy pizza dough and cheese and they have a wide selection of bagels and Italian ices, the service is phenomenal, the atmosphere makes me feel like I'm back home The lady who owns it is a kind soul. You can't find another one like her. She brought me back to my roots, was a pleasure to deal with will definitely come back and will add some pictures soon. Also, the bagels rolls bread everything comes in frozen so all you have to do keep them in your freezer until you're ready to use. My secret is your wrap them in a wet paper towel microwave them for about 10 to 15 seconds and then toasted to your liking's tell her Omar from the Bronx sent you read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Front of the store - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

My wife heard that Mama Mia's had imported NYC Bagels. I so miss pumpernickel bagels we thought we would drive over and see if they had pumpernickel. They did (3)! I am so happy. This five star review is based on a second of their offerings: a take-home, build and bake pepperoni pie. The cheese pie costs $10 and pepperoni costs $12. I made our pie by following the directions offered at Mama Mias. I added black olives and mushrooms to our pie. It baked at 525 for 7 mins and 45 seconds. Then I broiled it for 30 seconds. The resulting pie had chewy crust, rich flavor, the cheese was flavorful and had an element of stretch like mozzarella should. I highly recommend this take and bake pie. One word of caution: You should buy at least 24 hours ahead to allow the crust to thaw before starting the rise step! read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Our first take & bake pepperoni pizza from Mama Mia's in Clemmons - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Many places in the South purport to be "authentic Italian" so when I see this, I'm always a bit skeptical. When the owner told me his cousin is the owner of The Lemon Ice King of Corona (a NYC institution every NYC resident should go to at least once), my skepticism melted away. My sister brought me here as she's a fan of the ices. From my vast experience with Italian ice in NYC, this place is definitely on par with that and actually offers larger portions + more selection than many places. I got an orange vanilla ice that was delicious. The owner and I also discussed NYC matters, including me asking if he'd heard about the recent criminal law changes in bail as members of the sheriff's department were also getting ices. I said he needed to tell them about that since they'd have to be as outraged as everybody who's heard about them is. You should also trust a place that law enforcement officers will get food from & where ownership encourages their presence. My sister also told me the owner's wife is a sweetheart and they've discussed travels. If you're a NYer missing their Italian ice, I definitely recommend getting your fix here. read more

Supper friendly o! Kids loved the ice. Going back later to pick up a pizza kit and bagels!! Love having these unique options to keep life somewhat exciting during these times. Update: I got my pizza. It still needs to go into the oven and this one is clearly excited. The instructions have been easy to follow and you could eat the sauce with a spoon!! I also tried one of the bagels... I'll be hiding those from my children. Amazing, soft (not chewy!), and very tasty. read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

The best Italian ice in the South! There are a multitude of excellent flavors to enjoy. My favorite flavors are Cantaloupe, Tangerine, & Watermelon. Highly recommend! read more

Italian ice driven south from NY. My wife is originally from Long Island so when we saw a little spotlight on the local news for "Mama Mia Italian Ice" naturally we had to make the drive to Clemmons for it. I thought the Italian Ice was good. My wife said it "was the best Italian ice she's had in the south". I didn't think it was any better than I've had in the south. In my view using good ingredients and clean filtered water is the trick to good Italian ice. But what do I know? My two qualms with the place is their no mixing policy and the set up of the store. Being unwilling to mix flavors is obnoxious. My wife wanted cherry with chocolate. A combination she has been getting for every one of her 30 + years of life, including her time in NY, and it has never been denied to her. Whether we're in Philly, Providence, Boston, or their beloved NY that's the combo she gets. She get denied that because of some bogus family tradition? What about her tradition as an Italian from New York of getting that combo? It's so ridiculous it's almost humorous. And the organization of the store is just off. The flow is weird. There are coolers in strange spots. You feel like you're in someones unfinished and still a "work in progress" kitchen. All and all, I do recommend the place. I won't be making the 2 hour round trip again because it's not that worth it to me but if in the area I'm sure my wife and I would stop in again. read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Being from New York I was excited to try this place out! I grew up with Italian Ice and lived them all year round. My family and I were not disappointed . The place is a little off the beaten path but has its own parking lot and seating outside to enjoy your Icee in the shade. They have every flavor you can imagine and some I had never seen, like the Oreo which was AMAZING!!! This is a family owned and run store of a Husband & Wife who are true NYers yet have that southern hospitality! As a fireman I love that the place honors our hero's from 9-11....Never Forget! You will not be disappointed here, if you have never had a NY Ice, I guarantee you will fall in love and get some everyday!!! read more

I didn't know I loved Italian Ice until I moved to Clemmons, NC. The guys in the bicycle shop I work at just a few doors down, suggest I give it a try. Now I know what I've been missing. Lots of flavors that I'm still trying but so far my favorites are the mixed fruit and strawberry. On top of that they have frozen Pizza Dough Kits with Marinara, Cheese and Peperoni. Don't forget the huge Bagels. Next I need to sample the Cookies. Open 7 days a week, what more could you ask for? Highly Recommend. read more

This is the real deal awesome Italian ice. I first saw them on Facebook and knew I had to try them right away. They bring the ices from New York. There are lots of flavors and they restock every couple of weeks. You can get a small for 3 dollars a large for 4. They take cash or cards which is helpful. The family who runs it is very nice. We plan to be back often. read more

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Authentic. So many flavors. Love the paper cups like I remember. AND Bagels from Brooklyn! Great place. read more

We love stopping in for a treat after picking up our granddaughter from school. Great ice and the staff is always friendly. Highly recommend this place. We'll keep coming back! read more

Being a Jersey girl and having family from NY, I'm always wanting a little taste of home. Crohn's prevents me from eating certain foods, most recently gluten. Any trips back prevented me from enjoying a basic bagel or grabbing a slice. Everyone knows "its the water" that makes things taste great. When I found out they have them flash frozen AND gluten free, from NY, I was over the moon! My hubby would let you know the regular bagels taste amazing too! Looking forward to making the pizza with the kits they have. I sense gluten free in the future. I am looking forward to going back when I run out. read more

Waste your time no more. This is it. Finally. The real thing. This is not NY style. This is the real NY ice. Queens to be exact. If you think you've tasted Italian ice and it wasn't from the Lemon Ice King in Corona, Queens, then you are fooling yourself. This is unreal. It's hard to just have one. Very good prices too. Very nice people too. Don't waste anymore time. Come taste it. My favorite is Spumoni and Lemon. The cotton candy my kids love. Tastes like the fair. The NY fair that is. Update: I've read some other reviews. Let's be clear. This is not just shaved ice with liquid added to it. It's homemade Italian ice from Queens NY. The Corona Ice King is a Queens NY icon. This is levels above your typical NYC Italian ice which are very good but not like this. No snow cones. And no mixing. It's just the rules. You want two flavors. Suck the first one down and then get another. Buy some bagels and rolls while you are there too. read more

Mama Mia Italian Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Clemmons, North Carolina

Mama Mia's has some of the best people you'll ever meet that work their and the authentic Italian ice is by far the best around. 5 stars, more if there was an option! read more

Tried this place for the first time today! It was great! They have shade to sit and enjoy your Italian ice outside. It was very clean and organized inside. Over 15/20 flavors! They also provide samples which is always good when you have kids. I got the watermelon and my sister got the cotton candy! Loved them both. Small cup is $3 and large is $4 , can't beat the price and they give nice portions! Definitely will be back read more

Fantastic Italian Ice! Authentic NY taste and a very nice family that owns it. Many of you probably pass by this often and it's time you stop in and try it out. Much better than the snow cone places. Kids and adults both love it. read more

I've never had Italian Ice in New York so I can't compare the too. However, I can say we loved this sweet cool treat. This place is a great addition to Clemmons! read more

Great Italian Ice! If you are in the area, it's a must have treat. Top flavors are - Cherry, Sour Apple, Lemon, and Grape. They have 20 flavors on hand. read more

Absolutely incredible ice, Try it. Driven south weekly from lemon ice king of corona, doesn't get more legit than that. To the other pretentious review whining that they don't mix, get a grip and buy two . By far the best cold treat in the area for a hot day!! read more

Always a nice treat to get. Very much New York style. We try to go at least one time a week for this delicious treat!!! Great owners and staff as well. read more

Friendly efficient service. Wide variety of flavors, including sugar free. Plan to keep coming back.