Tip: get the smallest one until you've tried it and you're sure you like it. I remembered TM being better than it was when I visited the other day. The employee was very good and helpful with my several questions before I spent a few bucks on one of these. People really love this place and I'm not sure why... nostalgia? This isn't finely shaved shave like Hawaiian style. These are snow cones... as in ice cones... as in chunks almost as large as what the ice cream van peddled. I thought we were all past this style when we were introduced to shave(d) ice. No? I gave up on mine after a couple of minutes. Styrofoam cups. I feel guilty. I am sorry, Planet Earth. I regret it. read more

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It's snow cone season and this makes me so happy! My friend and I were out and about the other day and thought it would be a good idea to grab a snow cone as a refreshing treat! They have so many unique flavors and I love how they can top the snow cones with nerds! How fun! I ordered the strawberry-kiwi and my friend ordered the orange-pineapple which were both perfectly refreshing. The small size is just the right amount to enjoy while walking around and talking. I can't wait to go back again soon! read more

Lot of options, my only complaint is the have a lot of flavors with unique names with no description so it's hard to know what you want before you get up to the window and can ask. Would highly recommend the fruity pebbles flavor for those who like things sweet. Prices seemed fair for the amount served. Lots of seating outside, will have to come back again! read more

The whole family loves coming here for shaved ice. Great summer treat to cool off. My daughter got a mini watermelon with pop rocks. She loved it and it was just enough. I got a mini tiger blood and it was perfect. They have many size options along with sugar free options which is nice. Employees were friendly and got the got them out quickly. They have quite a bit of seating and I like that you get to check out the plants from the farmers market. We will be frequenting this summer! read more

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Stopped here the an event and decided to bring my boys who love snow cones. The staff was nice, helpful and patient. It wasn't crowded when we came but that changed within minutes. They have so many flavors to choose from and free toppings which is a bonus. I don't know the average price for snow cones and can't tell you if it was pricy or not but everything we buy today is overpriced. I ordered blue raspberry, my son ordered lemon lime and my other son ordered watermelon. We all ready enjoyed it. Not too sweet and just enough syrup for our liking. We'll return for sure. read more

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What a gem! Located right by the farmers market in Kirkwood, I would say this is one of the most special snowcone places in the area! Was able to get nerds on my snowcone, and I felt just like a kid again. The prices are good for the size and the portions.definitely enough to munch on and to enjoy whether you were sitting down at the tables and chairs provided or walking through the market to see what's inside. It is seasonal so if you can get to it during the summer season, I definitely would recommend! read more

Tropical Moose Shaved Ice - Pink lemonade with nerd! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

A sweet treat in a sweet spot. Located in the heart of the kirkwood farmers market, it is a perfect treat to end a fun day in the sun. My party got a variety of delicious flavors, including the worlds only exploding snow cone! It was all tasty and a fun addition is the sprinkles or nerds addition for free. The prices were fair and the service was speedy. The staff were all very sweet and picked a great snow cone when asked for a "surprise" Overall a great experience! read more

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I would consider myself a shaved ice aficionado. In a sea full of children, I am typically the lone childless adult standing in line. So, when I moved to St. Louis ten years ago, I was anxious to find somewhere that could meet my shaved ice needs. I tried a bunch of random places and then one day made my way out to Kirkwood to try Tropical Moose. I have never needed to go to another shaved ice place since and have been a loyal patron here for years. Let's start with the employees: Tropical Moose employs local high schoolers. This helps these kids contribute to their college fund. The current tip jar even has all the colleges the kids will be attending on it. High school kids can really be a drag sometimes, but I have never experienced the workers here to be anything other than pleasant. Now on to the most important part, the shaved ice: the flavors are rich and plentiful (I swear they give you the perfect amount), the texture of the ice is spot on, the sizes provide more than you expect, and my favorite part is the toppings they offer. I love how the whipped cream compliments the ice. Add in the free sprinkles and you have a beautiful treat. In this time of Covid-19, I followed anxiously on Facebook to see when my beloved Tropical Moose would be opening. (A Facebook page, which they are awesome about updating!) They were responsible in their reopen plan and require masks to order. An act that shows they really have the best interest of the public at mind. Go there today! You won't be disappointed! read more

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TroMo just screams summer. Great prices, generous portions, and an always friendly staff make this Kirkwood staple a tradition in my book. read more

Tropical Moose Shaved Ice - Tiger's Blood & Ninja Juice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Who knew moose shave with ice... just playing but these tropical shaved ice delights will definitely quench your pallet on these hot summer days. The cool thing about this place it's located next to a farmer market in Kirkwood! So you can shop for farm to table foods while being cool. The wait staff recommended several treats I went with the Tiger's Blood hit the spot and gave me a clue on who framed the Tiger King . just playing but this place is definitely summer stop with the family or friends plus you can pick up some farm to table foods next door. read more

Definitely recommend, the snow cones are a good price and a great place to stop on a hot day!!! There are many flavors to choose from and many sizes to get!!! The snow cones come out fast and the service is always great!!! read more

My wife and I went here on an impulse one hot afternoon. I love shaved ice and it is something that is just screams summer and fun to me. Do your inner child a favor and stop in here at least once every summer. read more

I have been a fan of Tropical Moose since they opened years ago. I've been three times since they opened for the season a few weeks ago. The prices have gone up and the quality has gone down. The sweet cream is flavorless. They aren't putting enough syrup in their snow cones. It's basically like you're eating a cup of ice for $4.00 dollars or more. Super disappointing to see that the quality is going down because I truly loved this place. read more

You haven't had shaved ice until you've visited Kirkwood Farmer's Market and stood in line at the TroMo Shack! They offer finely shaved ice, drenched with flavors like Monkey Snot (green apple), Volcano (includes explosive Pop Rocks) and Motor Oil (dark blackberry). My personal favorite is the Eskimo Cheesecake - creamy cheesecake in the middle of any flavor snow cone. They're open daily from noon till 9:00 PM, but it's especially fun to visit Saturdays when the Kirkwood Farmers Market is really hopping. read more

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Our first visit to this place and it has amazing options for flavors. It also has flavors and icy for dogs! The guy at the window was very polite yesterday and the lines and very long but it moves very quickly. Will visit again next time in town!! read more

I tried this place last night, the snow cone syrup flavors are flavorless. Not sure if they accidentally put sugar free on all of our snow cones? All the snow cones tasted watered down. NO flavor at all! We all got different flavors too so.... I don't think there was enough juice on each snow cone either. Will not be back! read more

Picture this: The temperature is close to 100 degrees and it's already past 7pm. You are in the mood for a tasty sweet treat, but you have had enough custard in the last week. You want something different. Refreshing. Tasty. Time for TroMo! This place is always busy, but the service is quick. They have a bunch of flavors and you can mix and match. The ice is like snow and so soft. They put a lot of syrup in your sno-cone- score! You can get free sprinkles or nerds on top too. I ordered a medium ($3). I figured that medium is always a good choice when you don't know the sizes. The guy asked me if I was familiar with the sizes. I kind of brushed him off. Then he came to me with a GIANT PILE OF ICE in his hand. It was HUGE. A small ($2) would've been more than enough. Take this as fair warning! These portions are cheap and huge - so order a large at your own risk! read more

You step outside. It's a bright beautiful summer day. The lush vegetation thirsts for the mid morning dew. You're craving a light and refreshing treat since you've been working so hard lately. You head to tropical moose or as the teenyboppers call it, tromo. You aren't even disappointed in the slightest. The bold flavors leave your tongue tingling, the cold refreshing ice cools your body in the intense heat. You are left feeling satisfied yet yearning for more. This is my kids favorite place during summer. Tropical Moose is a paradise on earth. Come here and you will most certainly not be disappointed. read more

When I think of my definition of a tip-top tasting sno cone, it's exactly what Tropical Moose sells. The ice isn't crunchy, it just melts in your mouth! Plenty of flavors, even sugar-free ones! As if that weren't good enough, they even add free nerds on the top if you request them (and evidently sprinkles too, but I haven't tried that yet). Seriously, can it get any better? Oh, wait, yes it can...the prices are beautiful. I've always only ever gotten a kid size and it's $1. You'd think a kid size would be a wimpy one-bite portion, but nope! It's perfect. I've heard that the lines can get absolutely out of control, but I've never had to wait more than a few minutes. Still though, waiting 15 minutes for this sno cone perfection would be absolutely worth it. It's right next to the Kirkwood Farmer's Market, which is nice to walk around while eating your sno cone. Or, you can sit on the benches/chairs that are conveniently located right in front of the stand. read more

This is a cute little stand in Kirkwood near the farmer's market where you can get some shaved ice. Now first of all, I don't understand all the hype about this place. I mean, c'mon, it's shaved ice, for crying out loud! Not that exciting. You are effectively eating little bits of frozen water with some sugar and artificial flavor on top. Effectively. But daaaamn is it so good on a hot day. Now I know why people, quote "Lose their shit over this stuff" in the words of my boyfriend, Sean, who grew up in Kirkwood. Hehehe. At times like these, I really wish he liked writing reviews. Nothing much more to be said about it, other than it's fairly cheap...$1.50 for a small one and you get your choice of up to 3 flavors. I had coconut and pineapple, and I guess I could have just ordered pina colada but I like the flavors side-by-side. read more

Summary: Best shaved ice I've ever had. This place is always hoppin'. I was in queue for 15 minutes in 90 degree muggy weather (at 8:30 no less), but it was worth the wait. They have the best shaved ice I've ever had. It's super soft, it stays cold from start to finish and they have a good selection of flavors. Tip: To avoid ice with no syrup, eat the middle first then push the sides down into the middle to soak up the left-over syrup. read more

Monkey snot, wedding cake, motor oil, tiger blood, georgia sunshine... At TroMo you can get as adventurous as you want with your flavors...there are 47 of them! I'm a blue sweet tart fan myself...with Nerds (they're free for the asking...sprinkles are, too!) I wasn't a big fan of sno cones until I tried TroMo. The "shaved" ice really makes for a smoother treat that keeps the flavor consistent throughout. No getting half way through and left with barely flavored ice. Lots of kids, teens, and families here with plenty of seating scattered around the Kirkwood Farmer's market stalls...but be sure you're in line by 8:30 or you'll be out of luck! And don't forget to compare tongue colors with your companions when you're done! Ahhhh...summertime! read more

The perfect end to a HOT St. Louis summer shopping trip! I love this place!! They have many flavors to choose from and what cools you down more than a snowcone?? They are always very friendly. And it's proximity to the farmers market is a huge plus!!! The servings are HUGE and the prices are so cheep that even I carry that much money!' read more

Amazing!!!!! Huge flavor selection. Great Prices. Nice Area. Giant Snow Cones. They even have snow cones for dogs. five stars! read more

Tropical Moose Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

I love biking here and getting a snow cone. The cups are huge, and the smaller ones are still a good amount (although I still get larges) 10/10 would recommend read more

Such an easy way to please the kiddos! Every summer I take some child I am watching here and every time it is a euphoric experience for them. The amount of flavor options is incredibly overwhelming, in a good way. The nerds in the ice just puts it over the top. There are little tables and benches around. Just a great little stop for a summer treat. My only complaint is the ungodly amount of bees! I mean I understand, the sugar and syrup in the trash cans near the stand but it's been so bad recently we eat in the car to avoid panics and meltdowns. Eh, take the good with the bad I guess. read more

I love snow cones, which are not all created equally! The snow cones at Tropical Moose are more like snow than shaved ice. ...the selection of flavors are great and they are inexpensive. They do not open until noon, but that's probably for the best! Everyone should have a snow cone from TroMo! read more

This place WAS pretty great... I love their snow cones and TroMo is the best place to go for one. However, they started jacking up the prices due to the high costs of Kirkwood's farmer's market rent. They unfortunately now have to pay for the booth PLUS the people that are in line. Oh yeah, the lines get pretty pathetic sometimes. After about 5 minutes if the line isn't moving I say a snow cone isn't worth a 20 minute wait. But then again, I could be suffering from snow cone withdrawal... lol read more

Perfect on a hot summer day! And you get free nerds atop your snow cone. What's not love about that?

Love that it has become the gathering spot for young and old on any hot summer night (or day). The lines are long but worth the wait for a refreshing banana shaved ice. read more

This amazing snow cone stand is located around the corner from on my best friend's parent's house, in the heart of the Kirkwood market. Only open from mid-May to Labour day (noon to 9pm), it dishes out mounds of flavored ice for less than a gallon of gas on Election day (meaning it's cheap). The smallest size, a mini, is under two dollars and is more than enough shaved ice. The flavors appear on an easel board located a few feet from the stand. The ice used is fresh and stored on site. It's perfectly shaven as if it fell from the sky in the middle of December, without any hard ice junks like one can find in snow cones from fairs. With 45+ flavors, it becomes a task to choose, luckily you can get multiple on one cone. My personal favorite is the classic, blue raspberry which stains your mouth for days. For an extra 50 cents, you can add pop rocks to the top for what TroMo (the short name of the stand) called a 'volcano snow cone', which I highly recommend. The pop rocks spend about a minute popping once poured on, then settle down until you stir them in or begin eating without - as I do. Sprinkles or nerds can be added to the top for free. Other additions items to top off the prefect shaved ice include other small candies and ice cream, at additional fees of course. While its a drive for someone located in midtown or the city, its well worth a stop if ever in Kirkwood on a hot summers day and in need of a refreshing treat. read more

I like Tro-Mo, but I mean, it's just a sno-cone. I can't really go much higher than the 3 stars for that. The kids think they are ok but they'd much rather have other treats. So, it's cheap and the sno cones are decent and the people there are very nice. I guess it's just not so much my thing. read more

A St. Louis Summer must! Cool location, good flavors, CASH ONLY.