This is our family's new summer favorite treat. It's very reasonable, the flavors and quality of the ice were excellent, and sizes are generous. Very soft and easy to eat. Kids loved it. We just took a trip to Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, and while not quite the same thing, it's definitely "so ono" (good/delicious) for the mainland. The number of flavors is a bit overwhelming at 100 and it's hard to know what some will taste like (dreamsicle? Maui wowwee?) but hey... more excuses for return trips. Great new addition to Durham. Friendly service and nice employees to boot. Don't confuse this with an old-school snow cone. Those are made with crummy crushed ice that freezes together and is grainy, sometimes hard to heat. This is true "shave ice" which is shaved from a block and melt-in-your-mouth soft. We'll be making weekly trips for the next several months! Open through October. read more

Finally got a chance to make it to Pelican's. I had read so many of the great reviews and wanted to check it out. I actually went there last Sunday but got there at 11:45 and they don't open until noon on Sundays. I didn't feel like waiting around for 15 min. so it would have to wait for another day. Well that day was today. After volunteering at the Durham animal shelter and walking dogs for 2.5 hours in the 100+ degree heat I thought today would be a perfect day to finally check it out. I was not disappointed. The snoball was oh so refreshing after being in the heat for so long. The hardest thing was trying to decide on a flavor. I opted for the cream soda and it was very good can't wait to try some of the others. This might become my go to spot after walking the sweet puppies at the Durham APS. read more

I love this place. I enjoy the strawberry everytime even though they have alot to choose from, im just hooked on strawberry right now. Its actually a great idea to have this place open because they are delicious and its really hot, and the snowball will cool you down while your enjoying the great taste. Everytime i go there the line is so long but thats a good thing because it shows that many others enjoy it. Im not a expert at driving so i just park somewhere near pelicans snoball so i can be able to get back on busy roxboro road thats how much i really like going there. I park somewhere else and walk to it lol. Keep up the good work and service =) read more

I have been passing this place since it opened. I have had shaved ice before, but didn't understand why this place was always packed. Everytime I pass there and it is opened there's a long line parking lot full, people parked around the corner and people sitting on the bleachers. I kept waiting for it to not be o crowded to stop by. This weekend we went although the line was long it wasn't a long wait peopl ejust keep coming up. I rated Excellent over 100 flavors and even some flavors made with Splenda. I don't ever want to buy the Italian icee. It well worth the money. Love it! read more

A SnoBall from Plicans is no ordinary snowcone! These shaved ice creations are amazing and priced so reasonably the whole family can enjoy without breaking the budget! Between the five in our family we've tried pink lemonade, princess (pink lemonade and grape), mango raspberry, root beer, strawberry lemonade, and pink lemonade. No flavor has disappointed us! Be forewarned that parking is not the best and it's usually crowded with a line. The line moves quickly, but it's a good idea to plan ahead! read more

Me and my family fell in love INSTANTLY!! There are so many great flavors to choose from and the prices are as good as it gets! We have officially traded our family ice cream outings for family snoball outings! We have been Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! We are regulars already!The owners are very friendly and welcoming! So glad to have them in the neighborhood!! Pelican's also does parties! Please contact them; this would be a very nice treat for the kids in the summer! read more

My first visit was Wednesday with my children. They had raved about it and said I had to go. I tried tiger's blood and mango and to their surprise ate the whole thing. It was delicious. It's not your typical snow cone; the flavor lasts throughout. I'm sure I'll be back many times until October. There are over 90 flavors I haven't tried yet. How refreshing on a hot day. My son had a stuffed snoball and my daughter had a cream selection; they were both great. read more

This cute little gas-station-turned-sno cone/shaved ice place is just what Durham didn't know it needed. Every flavor under the sun (we tried Tiger's Blood and Mango---both were delicious) at really reasonable prices. Friendly owners and picnic tables if you want to stay and eat your 'cone there. My only beef if the styrofoam cups; really hope they can find a more eco-friendly option. Regardless, I can already tell we'll be regulars! Yum. read more

We just opened this location and obviously we think it's the best! We have over 100 flavors of New Orleans style shaved ice and you can even stuff it with vanilla ice cream if you want to. We are open from 12 noon - 9 pm every day of the week rain or shine. We hope to keep adding some fun things as the summer goes on. Everyone can afford a snoball, our smallest kids size is only a buck and a half so come on down for some deliciousness! read more

one day my mom said if we came with her to get my brother we would get a surprise. i did not stop asking what it was. finally we pulled up to pelican and i had no idea what it was. but then my brother Will said it was shaved ice. i was really happy because we do not have any shaved ice stores in Durham. then when i had my first try i thought it was like eating a chunk of heaven. i love to go there when ever i can!!!! yummmmmmmmmmmmmm read more

My wife and I just moved from Garner, where we'd go to Pelican's every week. We were too happy when we saw this one open on Roxboro. It's a great, cheap treat for a hot day, and there are a ton of flavors to choose from (I've had at least a dozen). Nice bright colors everywhere, too. My only complaint is all the styrofoam cups and plastic spoons they go through. If they'd just recycle these, then I'd give 5 stars to this place! read more

So, since this WONDERFUL establishment opened last week - Carla and I have been there 4 times and never disappointed. I love the blue raspberry and wild cherry and Carla loves the pina colada. I hope to get more adventerous and try others (I did get orange), but why mess up the one that I love so much!! You HAVE to get there - the lines are getting longer every day, but I'll keep coming back for more. read more

I'm originally from Texas where you can find snow cones and snoballs everywhere, but when I moved to NC I was not able to easily find them. When Pelican's opened, I gave it a shot and have never looked back. The snoballs are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable. I've been there at least 10 times since they opened in Durham, and I plan to continue to go there during the season. read more

WOW! Pelicans has hit a home run! Who would have thought that shaved ice would bring a community together!! The shaved ice is extremely fine, almost like eating cotton candy, but frozen. I have already tried 10 flavors and so far my favorite is Wild Cherry/Lime mix. They definitley do have some wacky flavors though. Go get ya some of this frozen goodness, you'll be back again and again! read more

OMG this place is AWESOME!!!! My daughter & I go every other day. Great product for a great price. Very friendly service. If you see a line still stop, it's worth the wait, you will not be disappointed. Only sugguestions I could offer is a another window for quicker service & stay open til at least 10 on the weekday and 12am Fri-Sun. Other than that two thumbs up! read more

If you are looking for a good sweet treat anda cheap one at that you need to run on over to the Pelican. I go about every other day i love that place, the plum is out of this world. also have tried red velvet and cream, dill pickle, cotton candy, egg custard, cherry marg. wedding cake, cake batter. and im going to try them all . i love this place...... read more

I ride by this place alot and have always wanted to go. Well tonight was my lucky night! I just got back from there and i was shocked to see how many flavors. 100 flavors is so awesome. It was hard to choose. I know that it's going to be very crowded on weekends and in the summer so just beware of that! It was a great experience!! :) read more

Best thing that's happened to Durham in a long time. Reasonably priced and good to boot. Would recommend this to anyone. Some of the flavors are out there but hey whatever floats your boat. I would love for them to have a tasting opportunity of some of them flavors and that way maybe more people would be incline to buy them. read more

I am Sooooooo in love with this place and the snoballs are to die for. But, what I really love is seeing community and friends coming together. The whole rainbow of Durham is there happily eating rainbow colors of snoballs and friends are suggesting it to friends and meeting there. There's nothing like it around!! read more