I saw this place while driving down the road, so I decided to stop and try it--and it's pretty legit. The layout is almost like a gas station, which is actually pretty cool and unique. They also have games like cornhole, Connect Four, and tic-tac-toe for guests to play. I got the Polar Punch flavor in a large cup (in the picture, I had already taken a bite, but it's usually perfectly rounded on top). The shaved ice was really good--it just melts in your mouth--and the Polar Punch flavor is a must-try. Overall, this place is great. The only downside was that it took a little while to order, but that's understandable since there were only two workers at a late hour. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a fun dessert spot. read more

Pelican's Snoballs - Polar punch shaved ice large - Shaved Ice Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Pelican's Snoballs is a fun spot for a sweet treat. Pelican's serves shaved ice, ice cream and concoctions mixing the two. The staff is friendly (and typically very young). It can often move slow after ordering, but I think because there is usually a smaller staff working. There is outdoor seating available. Everything we've had on the menu through the years has been fun, sweet and refreshing! read more

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The ice cream and Snoballs are delicious. I love to try different flavors and variety. I have never been disappointed at this location. The employees are friendly and so helpful. read more

Stopped in to try a cool treat. Found they had ice cream cones and snoballs! I was in for a treat! With over 100 flavors to choose from. Employees were helpful with giving me some local favorites. I opted for a pina colada snoball stuffed with vanilla ice cream, it was delicious! Place was clean, with picnic tables to sit and enjoy every bite. I will be looking forward to my next visit. read more

SHAVED ICE HEAVEN! I was so excited to see that they opened back up for the season. I love the large variety of flavors! I couldn't decide what to get. I ended up getting half Birthday Cake and half Strawberry Cheesecake with cream on top. I loved the strawberry cheesecake flavor!!!! They have a large selection of specialty options if you want something with extra pizzazz and don't want to come up with your own combination. The shaved ice itself is so soft, and they load them up with flavor so that the flavor gets all the way down onto all of the ice! This reminds me of Bahama Bucks but better, since they have so many more flavors! read more

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Delicious, refreshing snow cones with bold flavors and perfect texture highly recommend!

On my drive back to Asheville from Fletcher, NC, my daughter insisted we stop at Pelican's for a Snoball. I reluctantly agreed, and would not have forgiven myself if I didn't. These snow cones were nothing like the hard, ice chip ones I grew up with in NYC Pelican's Snoballs are made with what feels like freshly fallen, powdery white snow. These have to be the BEST snow cones for miles. I tried the Orange Creamsicle, and the hubby and daughter had the Coconut flavors. Delicious. If you find yourself in the area, make a quick stop. You won't regret it! read more

Pelican's Snoballs - Business sign - Shaved Ice Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Pelicans is killin' it with their shaved ice! Remember the lacerations on the roof of your mouth after eating one of those convenience store Icees? Kiss those days goodbye - this stuff eats SMOOOOTH. They've got a bazillion flavors. I've tried the Coke float and the mango with marshmallow (in addition to a little of everybody else's) and everything was slappin'. read more

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Yes to the flavor selection. Yes to the size! I had the large and it was so big! They really know what they are doing when they add the flavors. Mine was loaded with color and delcious condensed milk all the way through. They have so many variations that you could easily go all summer without having the same thing twice. Some of the flavors had me curious while others sounded quite disgusting. It takes a special type of person to order fireball shaved ice. The seating is all outside on picnic tables. I'm sure as it gets busy, seating is hard to come by. I took a star for there heavy use of styrofoam. It is due time that business owners start doing more to help the Earth. It would be reason enough for many people including myself to not come back. Other than that, yummy! read more

Pelican's Snoballs - Menu board - Shaved Ice Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This is one of the coolest little spots in Asheville!!! LiterallyThey have over 100 Flavors of Snoballs, and over 100 Flavors of Shakes available, called PeliShakes!! They also have hand dipped and soft serve ice cream!! A great place to hang out with friends, and family!! They have an awesome staff that is always super friendly and helpful with choosing a flavor that's perfect for you!! read more

So YUMMY! What amazing ice and what amazing flavors! The snow was nice soft and delicious! I can't wait to try new flavors and see what else they have next time I go! The girls working were very helpful and the sitting area was nice and clean! read more

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We just happened to drive past this place during our first day in Asheville. It was very close to our Airbnb. I saw the word Snoballs and immediately exclaimed to the Fella that we NEEDED TO GO TO THERE! So we put it in our plans. So late in the afternoon when we were hot, hungry, and on the way back to the Airbnb for a rest and shower before going back out, we pulled in to Pelican's for a sweet treat! It doesn't look like much. A shack with a ramp for the line, some out door seating, a deceptively large parking lot, and a lil' gazebo. There is no indoor seating. But a peek inside through the windows while ordering and waiting for our snoballs, shows a clever use a space and existing building! It is obvious that this was initially a gas station/convenience store! There are coolers along the back wall, good for keeping cold toppings cold and ice blocks....icy. Some shelving in the middle of the store provides ample storage for cups and bottles of syrupy flavoring goodness!And where one assumes pumps might have once been lives the covered seating area. They also have some cornhole set up for playing! We walked up behind a couple families ordering several snoballs. That gave us plenty of time to peruse the list of OVER 100 FLAVORS!! Overwhelming in the best way! I am susceptible to some advertising, which includes my decision to get the Butterfly Kiss they had a special sign for. It is birthday cake and cotton candy flavors with a butterfly gummy! All of those things sound amazing! I ordered a small, but I think was given a regular (as well as being charged for a larger size), but it was hot enough that I was happy to eat the unexpected extra. Initially I thought they had skipped the gummy. That they just decided that a 32-year-old woman doesn't need her snoball to be cute-sied up. I was a little disappointed, but still happy to eat my delicious, soft, cold treat. But to my surprise! They put the gummy in the middle of the snoball, buried in the treat well inside the cup! A fun treasure, to be sure, but then the gummy is frozen and rock hard and difficult to eat. I was unable to bite it in half and spent a good several minutes gnawing on the giant frozen gummy candy. It's no SnoWhat....my favorite sweet treat in my home 'Ville and the first to introduce snoballs to me. But it is really gooood. I wanted to return every single day we were there! But unfortunately...time and money run out :-P I would recommend a visit to anyone! read more

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I took my two boys for the first time and we all loved it! I'm not a big fan of shaved ice but I have to say that pelicans was fantastic! I had the kiddie shark attack! Plenty of flavor and a ton of options! I'm gonna try a "stuffed cup" (ice cream + shaved ice) next time! read more

Came here and got a large POG and Tropical Punch snowball with sour spray. It was absolutely delicious and they half fill, flavor, then put more ice on and flavor again. This makes sure the flavoring is through out the whole snowball. Took one star off due to their use of styrofoam instead of a more planet friendly medium. read more

I have frequently visited and enjoyed Pelican since I discovered them last summer and it has always been super yummy - tonight however, I am a bit disappointed! The yummy fluff and lightness is missing. The ice is packed in way too tight and it is more like a snow cone that I mightn't get at any other snow cone stand! Haven't been disappointed until tonight :/ read more

Pelican's Snoballs - Strawberry Daquiri - Shaved Ice Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Oh-my-snowcones! These aren't just your average crappy school event snowcones, oh nooooo, these... these are what snowcones are meant to be. 100+ flavors with endless combinations that can be made. A regular size is not only huge, it's also very affordable. I got a custard snowcone with a very creamy marshmallow topping that took the flavor to the next level. As if the delicious snowcones weren't a good enough reason to come here. The staff is also very friendly and seemed genuinely excited to see new and familiar faces enjoying their snowcones. read more

Absolutely love the quality of this shaved ice. Very friendly staff with a great selection of flavors. You will not be disappointed if you try this place out on a warm day. read more

Pelican's Snoballs - Definitely need to check this place out. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Yes, they have super-yummy shaved ice, but the customer service is outstanding!!! They close this Wednesday (10/30) for the season, but we'll be there when they open again in March! read more

Great selection and quick to get the snoballs out. Super soft and great taste. Will definitely be coming here again and again.

My kids love the snow cones. Every time we've been it's always been really good. The kids always leave very happy! The reason I gave them a 4 is because their customer service needs to improve! read more

i love this place !!!! not like normal snow cones they are very juicy and is not like any snow cone i've ever had before it's very soft ice and never looses flavor !!!! definitely recommend for all ages and such a cute place also ! read more

This place is amazing the shaved ice is made fresh and the service is great and there's so many flavors to choose from if you have never been here and want a good treat I would highly recommend this place read more

LOTS OF FLAVORS! Reasonable prices also, considering the size you receive. If I go back, probably only need the kids size.

We love going to Pelicans! They have a huge amount of very unique flavors for their snoballs, and all kinds of add ons like gummies, or sweet cream that allows for an almost infinite amount of combinations. They are a tasty treat that's reasonably priced for the amount you get. The kids size is plenty for me without getting a sugar overload. It's in a repurposed gas station, and they have picnic tables and a cornhole game too. I do wish they had napkins on the tables instead of having to ask for them at the window. Other than that, it's a great place for a frozen treat! read more

This is the best shaved ice we have had outside of Hawaii! Tons of flavors plus additional toppings - including cream, chocolate, gummy's, and sour flavor. If you like shaved ice, this is your new place! read more

Man! I am a huge believer in pelican snowballs. My younger brother convinced my wife and I to come here. The snowballs are addicting. But the service is phenomenal. The owner cane out to our table and chatted for several minutes and thanked us for coming out. Need more businesses like this. 5 out of 5. read more

this place the BOMB. delicious, fast, cheap, and the owner is the friendliest guy you'll ever meet. go here. go here NOW. so good.

Love this! Sooo many choices to choose from! Ended up going with the butterfly kiss special (cake batter and cotton candy) and it was delicious. Really smooth ice, flavor is wonderful and not syrupy tasting like some I've had before. Will definitely be back soon! read more

A trip out Sweeten Creek Road is worth the drive. Pelicans is my new favorite summer addiction. I am hooked on sweet cherry and pomegranate shaved ice. Lots of places to sit outside in the shade for kids and adults! read more