I love pelicans anywhere I go... the flavors are so good and service is fast and I love that it is a drive thru. read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Yummy!! I've only tried this a couple times but I love them!! I thought they were ordinary snow cones but noooo these snowballs are so soft and light like actual snow!! And just way too many flavors for an indecisive person like me!! Haha!! Prices are decent and whenever they are open there is always a line. They have their own mixed flavored SnoBalls that they name to make it easier to order. It took me awhile to decide on what flavors but I settled on Georgia peach, pina colada and red apple. And let me tell you, they taste just like what you expect, the real thing! The lines are well worth the wait! read more

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Man, I love Pelican's SnoBalls. I passed this place everyday for about 2 years to and from work. It never occurred to me to try until I saw a huge line posted up one evening after work. I tried it at the beginning of March, now I eat it about 3 times a week. So many flavors to choose from and if you want to spice it up with topping you have the option. I recommend to anyone even if they don't necessarily think they'll like it. read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - "Cheers" - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Tasty! My complex invited them to visit, and I had a kiddie size snow cone for $3. It sounds like the price is a bit more than it use to be, but it is to be expected with COVID. They wore gloves, and everything was done pretty neatly. I had half cherry and half punch flavored. I wish they had an ice cream option to add to the snow cone; I heard that they typically do at their shop. Refreshing, tasty, and cute. A perfect treat for a leisurely day outside! read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Cherry and punch kiddie cone - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Super cute place! You won't miss it because of the colorful exterior. First time going here but probably won't be the last- we may give this another shot. My partner LOVES snow cones so he was totally all for it and this place was "okay" for him. He wasn't too impressed with the service. I like the stuffed option (they put vanilla ice cream scoop inside all the ice)! I got the red velvet cake and cheesecake SnoBalls and it was honestly awesome to have during these hot days we've been having. I do recommend the stuffed option if you like ice cream too! Service wasn't up to par. I didn't see anyone wearing gloves (or I don't even know if they were suppose to tbh). But I would think that since they're scooping ice...that they should. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great- that's all. Other than that, the menu has a lot of options I would like to try out next time! read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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What's good after a 2 mile walk in 90 degree heat on the ATT while working up a sweat? Probably a beer, tub full of ice, Antarctica, the North Pole, or ice cream. But nah. PELICAN SNOBALLZ What's good: -Tropical sunset with flavors mango, guava, and pineapple -Island punch with Piña colada, Georgia peach, and tropical punch (like fruit punch similar to the Hawaiian Punch brand) Grabbed 2 sizes: regular and large. I'd have to say that no matter what size, it'll inevitably melt into slush, but faster in 90 degree heat Bottom line: great after a walk on the trail to cool off and chill read more

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Got a gone fishing kiddie size and a regular stuffed wild strawberry and coconut. Kiddie sized for me was just right since they're so sweet. But I can see a regular would be nice and refreshing during this crazy summer heat. We got some pelican bucks so we'll definitely be back! They have a card that you can use to track all the flavors you've tried, only 95 more to go! read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - All 100 flavors! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've been going to Pelicans for at least six years. Pelicans is a cute fun place to go on a date night or for a fun family outing. There are colorful painted picnic tables to sit down and enjoy your treat. They even have corn hole for those who want to play. Their flavor list long with a vast range of flavors. My personal favorite is strawberry shortcake. It's super sweet so if you like sweet then give strawberry shortcake a try. I saw that a previous review showed a menu with the price of a kiddie to be a $1.50. However, the price has increased and a kiddie size is now $2. The kiddie size is honestly more than enough, all their other sizes are so big that they turn into slush before you can finish them. So my recommendation is to start with the small size. Durham has two locations. What I like about this location is that there a drive through. The drive through is on both sides which helps control the traffic level. A dislike about this location is that the parking lot is small and the line can easily spill into the street. Other than those two small observations, I do not have anymore complaints. Pelicans is the perfect place for a cheap sweet treat! read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I went to college right down the street from this location. I probably went here at least once a week during the warm spring and summer months. They have over 100 flavors, so you should definitely find something you like! I've tried probably 15% of that list and my favorite combination is probably Blue Raspberry and Fruity Pebbles. This isn't your typical shaved ice where the syrup completely seeps to the bottom while you're stuck eating ice chips at the top of the cup. All of the ice is completely drenched in flavor. The only downside to this location is that you can be waiting a while. You would think shaved ice with syrup on it wouldn't take so long to make. Also, they have two drive thrus, one on each side of the building. However, because it takes a while for them to make the snoballs, both sides usually get long and create a line. I've waited in line for 20 minutes before. You can also park and just walk to the front, but there's sometimes a long line of people there too. read more

They gave us a doggy sno cone with chicken broth! Although my pup is a diva and didn't eat it all, it's the thought that counts and is truly appreciated. The regular size is way to large for kids, definitely just need the kiddie size for kids. The flavors are extensive and for an indecisive person (or child), this can be a task. But regardless, it was delicious! read more

PSA!!! They close at 9! Quite disappointing when yelp shows they are open until 10 and I show up at 9:05 to see a closed sign. I was really looking forward to a stuffed nectar ;( read more

If you need a nice cool treat in the Summer, this is definitely the place and the price is just right and the staff is very friendly.....and it is such an eclectic group of folks that you will find there that cross all kinds of divides.....Definitely a truly great meeting spot for the richly diverse culture of Durham.......Also has fun friendly games for the kids while you are enjoying your treat... read more

I find it hard to imagine this is a chain. Granted, we came around closing time in the evening (when the temperature was dropping), but service was exceptionally slow. There were a number of people both waiting at the walk up window and the drive through, so we had time to read through the extensive and hilarious menu. Honestly, so many of the descriptions were super fun to read. Decided on a kiddie sized stuffed snowball, which consists of flavored shaved ice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the middle. The shaved ice was very fluffy, and there was definitely enough syrup to cover everything. Unfortunately, I went for the over sweet flavors (nectar, cherry), and it was a sucrose bomb. Portion size wise, even the kiddie size was too much. Perhaps Pelican's is better at a different time of day, but it wasn't what I was looking for as a dessert. read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Rainbows, fluffy shaved ice snowballs, and family fun- find it at Pelican's snowballs. read more

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Love Pelicans! This location was designed as a drive-thru. There are two lanes you can go through. While I have done the drive-thru before (just for fun), I am more of a sit and eat my snoball kind of girl. They have seating. Some of it is covered and some is out in the open. I went on a weekday afternoon. The drive-thru seemed to stay pretty busy while I was there, but the walk up wasn't. I sat down in the covered area and enjoyed my snoball and had a very nice and relaxing time. The quality of the snoballs is excellent. No different than at their other location. They have 100+ flavors and all kinds of combinations you can create. Everything on the menu tastes exactly like it says it will. Plus, this is a cheap treat! Service was efficient and friendly just like always. The other thing to know is that the owners are super amazing, wonderful people. I've been enough times over the years which allowed me to get to know them a bit. They are extremely family friendly, and if you ever have any concerns or have a less than positive experience they will absolutely make it right. Not only will they make it right for you but they will work to ensure that it's not an issue for future customers. Honestly, I wish all businesses were run the way they run their's. Great product and wonderful employees! read more

Although incredibly random in its location, you can't miss it with the rainbow picnic tables and rainbow signs all over the shack. The snow cones were a nice treat on a hot day I ordered a medium lemonade and I definitely could have eaten more. The avalanche is huuuuge, but my friends finished it. More than the sizes and prices, the 100 flavors are why anyone should stop by this place on a hot day. Even though it was major yums, it was also just shaved ice. Not much of a sit-down place, so I would recommend just going through the drive-thru if there's a lot of people there. Really delicious toppings like sweetened condensed milk and whipped marshmallow! read more

Back again to the Durham Pelican Snowballs....still my favorite!!!!! Made a special 40 minute trip up here..... read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Durham Pelican Snowballs is the best!!! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The flavors are really good and the "snow" ice is light and fluffy. Not huge hard chunks of ice. I had a tamarind and cheesecake snoBall "stuffed"with ice cream in the center. The flavors were really good...my cheesecake actually tasted like a cheesecake! My husband had pink lemonade and lemon lime "stuffed" with ice cream and the most sour spray they had. It was almost too sour for the both of us and we are sour candy lovers, but it was only on the outside so it was manageable. Now my husband mentions going back to this place everyday and I'm sure we will make it back soon! read more

Simply delicious! The prices are super affordable and the selection is awesome. This is my summer go-to!

Amazing coconut, mango, wild strawberry, cotton candy, and birthday cake shave ice. 5 stars, but my teeth are also yellow now.

My husband and I drive through here whenever we are craving something refreshing. They have a lot of sour options (and options for flavors in general), a kind staff, and fast service. The prices can't be beat either. read more

I love Pelican's! My favorite order is a stuffed snowball with vanilla custard and guava and peach syrup flavors. Literally like a 100 flavors to choose from. read more

Great place to go on a hot summer day. The flavor options are endless and they are super dog friendly. I got a strawberry lemonade snoball and a doggie snoball (chicken broth flavored) for my dog. I have also tried cherry cola and it was fantastic. I would probably eat this stuff plain- the ice is the PERFECT consistency. The staff is always nice and it's great that they have a drive thru as well. Can't wait to try out more flavors. read more

Pelican's SnoBalls - Enjoying the doggie snoball - Shaved Ice Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What I appreciate about Pelican's is that the ice is fluffy and soft, not hard and chunky like some "snowballs" you may have had. It's super cheap, and the kiddie size was plenty for me. Some of the syrups are a little bit too sweet, but there are so many flavors that everyone should be able to find something they like. You can go through the drive-through or walk up to the window to order. There's no indoor area, but there are several picnic tables nearby. The parking lot is a little on the narrow side, so be careful trying to get out. read more

So many flavors and super affordable. Great place to go on a hot summer day. The kids options have cute gummies as well.

I am a huge fan of ice cream, but sometimes it's just too sweet and too rich for me. Pelican's SnoBalls serves... shaved ice? Sno-cones in a Styrofoam cup? It's a great place to come if you want something cold and sweet, but not ice cream. They have 100 flavors, so if you're with a group of people or picky kids, there has to be something on the menu that appeals to them. There's a kiddie size, a medium size, and a large size - I usually get the kiddie size because these cups are BIG and I don't want a puddle of melted sno-cone at the bottom of my cup at the end. They let you combine flavors and it's super cheap because you're just paying for sugary syrup and some ice. The set-up is like a walk-up window with a few picnic tables around. Overall, fun place to come after dinner in the area! read more

Awesome place! The guy who works there ( I don't know his name, since I am new to Durham:) is the Best. He can memorize tons of flavors that you want, take orders from a few people at the time and never made a mistake! Snow balls are delicious there! read more

Delicious!!! We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and ate so much shaved ice- pelicans brought back sweet memories!!!

The snowballs here are fantastic! Unfortunately, there is really not a place for you to sit. It is strictly a drive through. Usually, it takes a little bit longer than you think, but the snowballs are definitely worth it! read more

My whole family loves pelicans! The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the prices are cheap! It's a fun time whenever we go. I love how pelicans has free things on Mondays. Om the fourth of July they even let people sit on their lawn to watch the nearby fireworks. They are very family friendly! I'm so sad that I moved away from pelicans. read more

Perfect for a hot summer day! Very reasonable price. They have so many flavors to choose from but, I went orange and grape mixed. Will definitely comeback in the future! read more

Great Sno-balls! Just like in New Orleans with the perfect consistency of snowy ice and the Chocolate Cream is amazing!

Love this place! Used to go to the one on Roxboro until this new one opened less than 5 mins from me. I love trying new flavors and have only been disappointed by 1 (cake batter but what should I have expected really). This spot has grown in making more seating and becoming an easier place to hang out. Plus its a fantastic view of the ball park fireworks from the hill. read more

A gem near downtown Durham. Unique, a mix between Snow Cones and Hawaiian Ice. Tons of great flavors and cheap. If you've never been give it a try. read more

Love the creamy flavors. Tried the turtle pecan (flavor of the month) and strawberry shortcake. Delicious. The sweetened condensed milk extra is such a treat!!!! read more

Great selection, great prices, yummy snow cones! We love this place. They pack the ice really high so a small is actually quite large.