When my friend saw I was in Asheville she mentioned we had to get the shaved ice at Sweets and…read moreSeats. She said it was the best shaved ice she's ever had and way better than any she even had in Hawaii. I was intrigued and suggested to my husband we stop by after dinner one night. This cafe is soooo cute. I'm here on vacation and trying not to work, but if i needed to work for a few hours I would definitely go here. I'd work and eat one dessert after another. The mango shaved ice was even better than expected. It was ginormous and I was full from dinner, but did a pretty good job eating most of it because it was too delicious to stop. My husband got a piece of blueberry cheesecake and i couldn't help, but have a few bites of that as well. I was hoping to make it back a second (or third) time, but sadly don't think we are going to have time. Another reason to come back to Asheville and it may just be my first stop!

This appeared to be a new dessert/bakery place in Asheville...and possibly Taiwanese-owned?…read more Not only beautifully inviting and spacious, with plenty of seatings, the place had awesome A/C (a perfect rest stop on a hot day!) as well. Loved their menu as well. Although their mini cakes and other treats appealed to me as well, I opted to try their Taro Shaved Ice (they had 2 other flavors as well...think Mango and Mocha?). Well, their Taro Shaved Ice was PERFECT!!! The shaved ice was nice and dry, and the toppings (Boba, Lychee jelly, and Strawberries...even whipped cream on top) were generous and delicious! LOVED the place...and I can't wait to return! My husband will absolutely loved their version of Shaved Ice...What a treat to come!

This place was highly recommended. When I came the girl working there was very friendly and…read morecheerful.They have sooo many different flavors to choose from, so I picked something on the menu. I got the item that had coconut ice, vanilla ice cream, pineapple, coconut, condensed milk and banana (I went no banana). If you are driving I recommend maybe getting the fruit on the bottom of the cup. I realized this once I got in my car. The whole thing was very good. I like how the flavor didn't just sink to the bottom link some shaved ice places.

Large flavor selection. Great service. Really enjoyed the experience. Very clean. We will…read morerecommend to other people.

Why are you reading this review? Stop wasting time and go to pinguinos! Right... now! Haha…read moreseriously it's amazing. $6 cash only unfortunately. I do wish they took card or at least venmo. The fruit is fresh and delicious. The flavor combos are amazing and you can customize if you would like. The sweet cream is does it for me for sure. The owner is so friendly. This is a summer favorite for sure!

They catered an event at my job these are amazing. Everyone loved them. They have fresh fruit and…read moreare so creamy and delicious

Best shaved ice around.. only big problem is how inconsistent their hours are around this time of…read moreyear

This is always on my list of must-haves when visiting my hometown. Maybe it's the texture of the…read moreice - maybe it's the syrup they use - or maybe it's the beach vibes - but I've yet to find another shaved ice anywhere that I like better ---and I've tried many coast to coast! Top flavor combo - Peach Passion Fruit!

Very nice snack center with ice cream and cool refreshments. Very close to the island park in…read moreCherokee!

Awesome place....love shaved ice..Try Tiger's Blood.. Can't beat it. A neat place to stop and enjoy…read morethe moment.

I have heard a LOT of good things about Pelican's Snoballs from my friends- they have a few…read moredifferent locations in the Hickory/Lenoir area. I never had the chance to stop by to try a Snowball until today, and I'm highly impressed! I was honestly expecting a place to go inside and sit down, but they only have outdoor seating area. They also have Cornhole outside to play too! This wasn't a big deal for me though, because we were on the go today, and it was convenient for us to be able to drive thru. They have SO many flavors to choose from, I have never seen so many snowball flavors in my life! You can choose up to two flavors, anything more is a 50¢ charge. I decided I would get the regular size for $3.50, and it was a perfect size for me. Great price too! I'm trying to stay away from sugar, so I ended up asking at the window to take a look at their sugar free menu... It did not disappoint! Usually there's not a lot of options out there when it comes to sugar free, but they've got the flavors down here! I chose Sour Green Apple & Tiger's Blood. The Tigers blood was incredible. I couldn't even tell that it was sugar free. The green Apple was good too, but didn't have as much of a "vibrant" flavor like the Tiger's blood did. I'm actually pretty excited to come back in a few days and try some more flavors. I had such an awesome experience here!

Pelicans in Lenoir is a fantastic place to get some yummy shaved ice. The prices are very…read morereasonable and the staff is very friendly. My whole family loves pelicans

Absolutely amazing shaved ice!!! customer service is awesome! Always look forward to going here in…read morethe summer. Great location.

Best shaved ice I have ever had. The strawberry shortcake and Nana pudding are both PHENOMENAL. The…read moreowner is so sweet and friendly. It has such a homey and comforting environment. I've tried most every flavor at this point and there are only one or two out of them all that aren't the best.