This is actually next to Ocean Surf Shop and in a cart, so it doesn't have an address…read more I was excited to find Shaved Ice in the Charleston area! Too bad it wasn't very good. The top layer of the cup was pretty good, but after than, it had no flavor at all. They had a few choices, but could have a lot more. Maybe I've been spoiled by REAL shaved ice places, such as Waiola's in Hawai'i and Hansen's in NOLA, but this one doesn't even come close. My search continues.

Ok. Gave this place another chance and was met with friendlier service and yummy ice. Hopefully…read morethey keep it up!

Tasty Treat! So much more than a typical shave ice joint. Try it with the ice cream or the beans!…read moreChris the owner is the man.

From the owner: The ONLY Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice in the Lowcountry!read more

This is my new go to summer spot!! There are so many great flavors and dye free options which is…read morenice! Great portion sizes and the color changing cups are fun!

Pelican's Snoballs was a last minute choice for us as we were wasting time before returning to our…read morehotel. It did not disappoint! The menu of options is massive! While I did wish the fireball syrup was a little more cinnamony, it's really personal preference and wouldn't keep me from going back again. The girls working were extremely friendly and got our shaved ice out to us quickly. Our kids finished and enjoyed their treats so we consider that a win!

Vern's is absolutely lives up to all the talk. The menu is concise but thoughtfully curated. The…read moresourdough is a must-order. It arrived warm with a beautifully blistered crust, a soft, airy crumb, and the perfect amount of tang. Simple, but executed flawlessly. The bavette was the star of the evening. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare with an incredible sear, sliced beautifully, and packed with rich, beefy flavor. For pasta, we shared both the campanelle and the pappardelle, and each had its own personality. The campanelle held onto every bit of sauce, making each bite incredibly flavorful, while the pappardelle was silky, comforting, and deeply satisfying without feeling overly heavy. You can tell the kitchen pays close attention to texture and balance. Beyond the food, the service was knowledgeable, genuinely welcoming, and paced the meal perfectly. The dining room has an energetic, intimate atmosphere that feels lively without being overwhelming.

We were so excited to get a reservation here. We were down at 5pm for the first…read moreseating.Unfortunately it was 5:20pm before we had water on our table and after 5:35pm before our order had been taken. There were guests sat at the same time as us who waited even longer to have their orders placed. There was a ton of staff so we were very confused by these significant delays. While service had room for improvement, the food really was delicious. We liked the bread so much we ordered a second portion to eat with our entree. The salad was very large and great for sharing. For our entrees we got the ragu and steak, both beautiful and unique takes on classics. If we came back I'd probably order the exact same things because it was that good. Ultimately we really enjoyed the food but were surprised by the overall experience. I'm unsure if we just got an off night.

This place was so good! They have so many choices and mine was amazing as was all of my friend's…read morechoices. The workers were so nice and one came out to explain how it works since it was our first time. I highly recommend this place!

We Walked in 5 minutes before closing and they were great! Super nice, and they had cute Christmas…read moredecorations up! It was delicious!

Visited on a lark on the name along (I love penguins) and it was a welcome surprise. The deserts…read morehere are delicious! Pretty unique and was amazingly tasty. Would recommend.

So good! We were in Charleston for vaycay and want to end our evening with a sweet treat. I really…read morewanted to support a local business vs a chain ice cream shop. I ran to Yelp and discovered Vampire Penguin. It's very spacious and contains high top tables, a few arm chairs and a sofa. I can definitely see people hanging out and enjoying their snow. On to the best part...this is not your traditional ice cream, it's more like shaved flavored snow. Super cute concept and very refreshing on a hot summer day. I got the Ube and coconut. It was really tasty and came with fruity pebbles topping. I definitely saw a few more flavors I'd like to try one day. If you're looking for a unique chilled treat, check out this place. You won't be disappointed!

These remind me of living in Hawaii when I was a child. I love the Jamaican me crazy! I'm not sure…read morehow the other reviewer here had a bad experience. All the staff / owners I've met have been very kind and courteous.

owners not very nice people. not very sanitary ; was kind of unwelcoming it seemed like. Maybe they…read morewere having a bad day but completely unprofessional and I would not recommend. I've creams good tho

Shaved ice perfect for a hot day. Many flavors to choose from. I enjoyed mixing the flavors, cherry…read morewas delicious. The staff were extremely friendly. I highly recommend checking them out when you see Kona Ice of Summerville out and about in the community.

Shaved iced that's oh so smooth with fun flavors to play with! My first experience with Kona Ice…read morewas during healthcare week at our hospital to which I tried the lavender lemonade and fell in love! You pick your size which ranges from kid size to a generous reusable plastic color-changing cup option. The lady at the truck shared they offer sugar free and dye free options as well which was neat. I went with the flavors near the truck and played around with mango, pina colada, lavender lemonade, raspberry..at the end it was a nice melted sweet sip of sorts. I love that their ice isn't too "chunky" and pleasant to enjoy. Phenomenal way to cool down in the heat and happy to support this local business!

It looks a little rough around the edges from the outside but this place has tons of flavor options…read morefor frozen ice. The prices are really affordable (under $ 5.00) and they even offer a "Pup Cup" for a dollar that allows you to get your fur baby their very own frozen ice. Try Peanut-butter flavor for your pup, my baby loved it! Regarding the human flavors my friend tried the Jamaican Me Happy flavor and stated that the flavor was not evenly distributed throughout the ice which left some sections very bland and other portions of the sno-cone very flavorful which was a bummer. Overall they could do a better Job of adding the flavor syrup when making the frozen ice however the girl working the counter seemed polite and my pup went crazy for her pup cup!

Yum. Delicious sno balls my best friend and I enjoyed. I had guava and vanilla and she had…read morespearmint. We got there around 2 on a Friday and we were the only ones there. We found the place on Google and I'm glad we stumbled across it. The outside is a little... questionable haha bright blue and run down... but don't let that deter you! So many options and flavors!

I had the grilled shrimp, and my wife had the Philly steak sandwich. They were both really good! My…read morewife even said that was the best Philly steak sandwich she's ever had!

We do food trucks at my workplace and today I had the absolute joy of having food from here…read more Everyone was excited for this food truck. We had all of the surrounding businesses come by too. The service was amazing for it to be only two people. They were patient and showed so much hospitality. I recommend this food truck to anyone. I had the smash burger and fries.