The flagpole

I'm sure I've reviewed this place before but it NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Been going for years, literally…read more If I can get to New Orleans, I'm trying to stop on the way in or out and cop me a snowball and some nachos fully loaded. They got my heart. Walk up establishment. No seating.

Good food, soft ice, great prices. A great spot for snowballs. I was so excited about the food they…read moreoffer too, so if you're looking for not just a snowball but a snack/meal too, this is the place. I did wish they had more seating but that seems to be the wish for most snowball places. Service was friendly.

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Hansen's Sno-Bliz

4.6(663 reviews)

4.3 mi•West Riverside

Got the pandan and Thai iced tea flavors with condensed milk - soooo good. It tasted just like the…read morereal thing (ok maybe the pandan flavor was a little muted). But I think they used real Thai iced tea leaves to make it cuz there were little flakes that none of the other flavors had. My bf got satsuma and passion fruit. That was so tropical and citrus-y yum. And then I tried his sister's strawberry shortcake which tasted like the strawberry shortcake ice cream - delicious. The watermelon flavor also tasted just like watermelon. I loved how all the flavors didn't taste artificial at all. There's a line but it went pretty fast. You can see a lot of the photos inside from the 1950s to now - felt very old school.

Hansen's is a good, solid choice if you are looking for a sno-ball. They have been around for 86…read moreyears!! I like how they employ "the kids". Nostalgic to see, hard working summer jobs. You can not go to New Orleans without trying Hansens at least once. If you are local, its a really nice place to visit the evening of a hot day. I have tried the root beer, chocolate, cream of coconut, strawberry and spearmint. All have been tasty. For about $8-10 you can get a snow ball with a pineapple and cherry. For about $12-13 you can get marshmallow on top and I highly recommend this for the experience. Its typically a longer line but its part of the experience. When you go inside, its like a blast from the past. You are gonna have syrup all over the souvenir cup and all. They have many choices to choose from.

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Nectar cream + ice cream cream & nectar cream + blueberry cream (Instagram: @diningwithkels)

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The Original New Orleans Sno-balls & Smoothee

4.1(37 reviews)

2.2 mi•Gentilly Terrace

It's been a long time since I've been here so I was excited for my recent visit. The service was…read morequick but the prices were surprisingly high for two small snowballs- 1 with an ice cream add-on was $9- seems a bit high in my opinion. I understand the economy is rough but is the price of ice really that much higher? Additionally, the flavoring was a bit stale. I hate that I don't have a rave review as this place is so nostalgic for me. I had a pineapple with pina colada and soft serve.

They're okay. Nothing sets them above and beyond. The ice isn't crunch but not the softest either…read more Service depends on the day. I do appreciate the inside is larger than most stands and it's air conditioned lol.

I love their Corn Dog

Their chili cheese fries are amazing and you get much much more than any other place . Great portions

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Pontilly Sno

4.3(21 reviews)

2.7 mi•Desire

Decided to try this place out since it's nearby. Craving a sno ball on 4th of July! They have a…read morevast menu of food items including Burgers, hot dogs, chicken and seafood. There's indoor seating as well. Friendly staff! Christian oriented with Christian music playing. Prices are really reasonable. The sno balls were great. The ice was soft but not mushy and had great flavor. This will definitely e our go-to sno ball place!

A local spot owned by the church who also owns the car wash, coffee stop as well. We stopped for…read moreshaved ice and we left the extremely pleased with our selections. We both ordered different versions of the Shaved ice. I ordered a medium shaved ice with three flavors (tigers blood, blue raspberry and wild cherry) and I opted for ice cream in the middle. My dining companion ordered small lemon lime with no extras added. The establishment has indoor and outside dining available. They also offer other food options such as hot dogs, fries, etc. There was also positive spiritual quotes on the artwork. I definitely felt better when I left. Friendly service and my icee!!

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Pandora's Snowballs and Ice Cream

4.1(155 reviews)

1.4 mi•City Park

Pandora Sno Balls & Ice Cream has the BEST sno balls in the city -- absolutely at the top of my…read morelist! They have a huge variety of flavors, and every single one I've tried has been perfect. The texture is unmatched too... truly the best soft ice in New Orleans. Located in Mid-City on Carrollton Ave, this spot is a neighborhood favorite. They also serve food and snacks, which makes it even better for a quick stop. Service is good just be ready for long lines. If you haven't tried them yet, it's a MUST. One of the best places to visit in NOLA during sno-ball season!

I had a good experience at pandoras snowballs. The snowball was pretty darn good & the service was…read moregood as well. I do with they had seating, but other than that I have no complaints. I stopped by pandora's snowballs on a saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Despite the long line, we actually were served pretty quickly. And our snowball was made pretty fast as well. The food was pretty good! It was very sugary, but that's kinda what you come for :) the ice was really good & the cream was also yummy. It was a nice balance. I also thought the flavors of ice were nice and potent. We got a stuffed snowball with vanilla cream & half mango + half strawberry cheesecake. We also got the sour spray on the mango half. I'd recommend getting some more toppings, it would definitely make it more delicious I was a little disappointed that there was no seating or tables to eat at. Had to eat and walk at the same time.. or if there were tables we couldn't find them. But overall a good experience

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Triple scoop of yumminess.

Mister Apple

4.2(239 reviews)

1.4 mi•French Quarter

Great service at this black owned business. Wonderful selection of candy apple flavors.read more

Service was mediocre. Young lady caught an attitude when we requested a certain apple. They were…read moregreat with cutting them so we could eat them and walk. Apples all look decadent. Store was nicely decorated.

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Lou-Lou’s Snoballs & Ice Cream

4.4(32 reviews)

5.8 mi

Loved my blackberry snowball! Great local spot! Give it a try if you're around. Cool little gift…read moreshop too.

This is my top 3 snowball location. First being droopy in harhan. And sals being second on metairie…read moreroad. The ice is pretty thin but the last few times I come they haven't covered the ice with syrup and that, to me, is snowball 101. Cover the ice with the syrup. Anyway they do pile on the condensed milk so it isn't too bad I guess. They have the worst possible parking situation. There are maybe 4 spots. And 2 are for the employees. The employees have talked about putting a sign up that patrons can park behind them but it hasn't happened yet. There really isn't any off street parking either since it's on the corner of busy Cleary and then there is a drain and giant tree roots that prevent easy parking. Overall with all that, they are still top 3.

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French Market

3.7(876 reviews)

1.2 mi•French Quarter

Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB

Photo 1: Montage of images from the French Market

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NOLA Poboys

4.0(1.9k reviews)

1.0 mi•French Quarter

I'm not sure what's not to like here. Yes, it's small and in a little more shady spot on Bourbon…read moreStreet. But all that matters is the food and the food is amazing. Every kind of Poor Boy you can think of. I had The Who Dat one which is shrimp smothered in bisque. It was indulgent and I'm happy I indulged. Love the person at the register. Asks your name then says "hi Bob!" No frills, just great poor boys and other items if you're so inclined.

Have to have a Po'Boy if in New Orleans so came here for lunch and had a turkey Po'Poy and my wife…read morehad a Shrimp Grill Salad and we both enjoyed our lunch. Tracey was a good server and made sure no mayo on the sandwich and honey mustard on the side. Nice place for lunch

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Park Island Brew

4.8(91 reviews)

1.2 mi•Bayou St. John

The chai was great quality. The decor was really cute and the staff was super friendly! Highly…read morerecommend

Decided to stop by and try this place out and was definitely not disappointed. It's small and cozy…read moreon the inside, it gives the vibe of a coffee shop/cafe and their staff were also super friendly. On to the food. We tried the shrimp n' grits and the salmon n' grits. Unfortunately my mom is allergic to seafood and clearly none of us read the menu properly but it wasn't anything a lil Benadryl couldn't fix. The shrimp, which are real gulf shrimp, and if they aren't then they could've fooled me. They were so good, cooked perfectly. The grits were creamy and the sauce was so flavorful. My only issue was that the paper wasn't edible lol. I can't wait to give this place another try. Not pictured was a strawberry matcha and southern pompom - which were both so good.