Tropical Sno

Incredible desserts, much needed on a hot July day. Family loved them! We got the top three…read morefavorites and the dog one. Our dog liked the top of their shave ice but didn't go for the rest. Everyone else gobbled up their treats. Overall tasty :chef's kiss:

Omg get the ube rn ‍u want the ube so bad‍…read more My friend recommended we go and I am so glad we shared. All the flavors looked amazing but the ube made it easy to choose. Everything was ordered online and digital which can suck if u want a sweet treat and don't have a phone. Plenty of benches to sit in but not many tables. Ube ice review I loved the ube foam surrounding the ice along with the foam and toasted coconut. The milky ice and uber at the bottom was awesome as well. This is not a shaved ice place that's half syrup half iced and it's easy to enjoy every bite. Strawberry ice review The strawberry was nice. My girlfriend got it with vanilla bean ice cream. We really enjoyed the combination of the ice and the vanilla bean. I personally liked mixing this flavor with my ube bowl. The strawberry flavor wasn't as strong when adding ice cream, but the bowl was still tasty. Next time I'd get with extra purée if I were to get ice cream. This is not a good place to come if you're looking for desserts under $9. It's perfect to share and would make an awesome date. Will definitely be dealing with shitty parking just to come back and try the mango flavor.

11.6 mi•Rose City Park, Northeast Portland

Ube and lava flow

Ube coconut shave ice

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Ube Shave Ice (topped with toasted coconut)

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4.8(12 reviews)

The shave ice was great at Island Daydream Shave Ice. The ice was pretty smooth and the variety of…read moreflavors was great. I'd be happy to revisit this place when I am back at the food cart pod.

Best shave ice I have ever had anywhere even in Hawaii The…read morenatural flavors pair together perfectly.

All natural raspberry, ginger, and blackberry

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Half coconut, half vanilla ambrosia with a sno cap

IC Bingsu

4.2(67 reviews)

16.1 mi

10/10 mango bingsu. It's big. And juicy. It's sweet and mangoey. Staff were very friendly. Inside…read morewas very cute and clean. Lots of games to play. Good place to hang out with friends.

This place has really good bingsu. They allow you to customize what you would like. You can either…read morechoose from the menu a preset items of how the dish would come out, then from there you can add additional items in it. We each ordered from the preset menu and then added additional items to it. Overall, a fun experience. A large is to share. Get a regular sized one for your own enjoyment. We ordered from the kiosk, which is very fast. Then food came out fast as well.

10.7 mi•Mississippi, Boise, North Portland

3 Bungeo-Ppang

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Snowy Village

4.0(222 reviews)

We really enjoyed our visit to Snowy Village. We passed by on our way to dinner and they were super…read morebusy, but by the time we were ready for a dessert there was no line. So it looks like there may be a wait at times, just a heads up. Order at the counter. Staff calls your number and brings the item out to you. The shop interior is cute and minimal, and they have number of two-person tables outdoors on their patio. We got a couple of items: the fruity pebbles, the Biscoff, and the watermelon. It was very helpful to have photos of the items at the counter. Nevertheless, we ordered too much - they were HUGE. We should have split. But we all loved the bingsu - the actual shaved milk is not too sweet and the toppings add the flavor. So the watermelon was a little less sweet overall as the fruit was the flavoring since there was no syrup. The fruity pebbles and the Biscoff were a little bit more sweet and layered throughout, which is what I wanted.

The bingsu was so delicious, light, and not too sweet - a quintessential Asian dessert. Mango was…read morejust ripe, and I appreciated the fact that they layered some in the middle. Smallest size was perfect for sharing between two people, and at $10.99 it was pricy but worth it. That said, the wait time was longer than expected, even with only 1-2 orders ahead of us. The cup design also seemed impractical, since all the toppings were piled high and at risk of falling over while eating. Still, I will 1000% be back to try more flavors!!

Bacon & cheese, custard, and pepperoni

Black Sesame ~ recommended ;)

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Biscoff

Menehune Murph's

5.0(96 reviews)

22.7 mi

It's a little slow, but it was only one man working and the food so makes up for it. It was so good…read moreand not icy

Neighborhood Gem! Sweet treats on a hot day!…read moreShave ice with whatever flavor you want... Lots to choose from... On a hot day really hits the spot. Dole whip for a "creamy" yet dairy free experience is also a great way to beat the heat. Or at least make it more bearable. Street parking all around. The people who live in the area are lucky that they can just walk over to this since it's right in the residential area.

Front of building in between 2 bars on Portland Ave

Haupia Shave Ice with Ube drizzle

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Aina Shave Ice

5.0(1 review)

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Delicious shaved ice! 3$ for that MOUNTAIN of deliciousness. My partner got lemon lime & it was…read morealso very good. **Located inside the oriental market**

Kona Ice of East Washington County

5.0(2 reviews)

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So I have been at events (mostly my son's baseball games) where the Kona Ice truck has made an…read moreappearance. I have resisted 95% of the time. Today, i decided that it was my destiny to enjoy a treat. I even got a King size cup because I am not 8 years old. The people working the truck were really nice, but sadly they didn't have the "Sweet Cream Drizzle". I was totally gonna spend the extra $1 to get that. Maybe next time...I am sure as spring turns to summer Kona Ice of East Washington County will be popping up all over the place.

As I was walkin' by Saw you shavin' there with a smile…read moreTropical you caught my eye Thought you'd want to chill for a while Well I'd like to stay cool Vita-Blend is lo-cal too Hope you can combine peach & lime Snow cone is Krafted to unwind Kona, baby, let's get away Pineapple Habanero to beat the rays Let's eat an iceberg, three-digit day Kona with me, we've got it made Let me take you on an Icecapade Let's go Ice-ca-pade We'll have a good time Ice-ca-pade Dancing with Janet, while in line Ice-ca-pade Keep the flurries in mind Ice-ca-pade

19.5 mi•Southwest Portland

Many choices

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Meet Fresh

4.0(118 reviews)

I was thinking about getting a shaved ice dessert after work. I figured i would get a sandwich and…read moremake it a special meal to start the weekend. I asked for a menu and browsed the options. I asked about the BBQ option...nope out of BBQ pork. Then i asked about beef. Also nope...none of that. That was it...I turned around and left. I mean maybe it was a good thing. Someone just thought I shouldn't eat there. Also if you are out of something, you should note it on the menu so you don't give people false hopes...who knows what else they don't have?

First off, the location was not what was pictured on Yelp. It is inside Tiger Banh Mi in an area…read morethat felt a bit sketchy. We ordered the Icy Grass Jelly Signature, which should have included taro balls and grass jelly, but instead received the hot version with red beans, boba, and grass jelly. It seems the employee entered the wrong order, and unfortunately we did not realize it until we got back to our hotel. Overall, it was not a good experience. We do not like red beans and the bowl was filled with them, which made the dessert unappealing. There was also an intoxicated man at the counter trying to get our attention and being somewhat obnoxious, which added to the discomfort. We grabbed our dessert quickly and left. I would not return.

Caramel Egg Pudding with Boba

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Mini Q Tofu Pudding

Beach Boy Shave Ice

5.0(10 reviews)

10.7 mi

I'm so excited to have discovered Beach Boy Shave Ice in Camas, WA! Bringing the surfer vibes to…read moreOak Tree Station, a newer food cart pod in the hinterlands between Vancouver and Camas, this food cart is sure to delight! Beach Boy is probably the best shave ice I've ever eaten outside of Hawaii. The flavor, presentation, texture... everything is spot on! And the customer service is first rate, service with a smile. I love everything about this food truck. The van is perfect, setting the tone for a beachy and lighthearted experience. The presentation, style, seating arrangements, and names of the flavor profiles all help visitors experience a little bit of the Aloha spirit right here in the Pacific Northwest. Do visit, you'll be glad you did!

We hired them for a luau event with about 600 guests. They did such a good job! The shaved ice was…read moredelicious, the van was so cute and the customer service was great. Would definitely hire them again.

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Creative flavors and excellent customer service!

Buen Apetito

4.8(46 reviews)

4.8 mi

Super friendly staff, AMAZING food (very authentic) and a nice little seating area outside. I got 2…read moreasada tacos, a side of beans and rice, and a Jarrito to drink. Food came out quick and was sooo good. Exactly what I was craving.

Everything is delicious here Breakfast burritos are…read more Bean burritos are so reasonable And they have a happy hour that looks kinda fun with 4 menu items...M-F Close to my daughter's house so we come whenever we are here from CAlifornia!!! Service is a always nice Food truck with two tables to sit at

The wonderful menu

Chips and sour cream and guacamole

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How does some fluffy, creamy, drip-free shaved ice piled mile high sound, Vancouver? Triple digits are coming up next week sooo... LETS! DO! TROPICAL SNO! My plus one and I arrived at 6pm on a warm and overcast Thursday in August. It's been hot as get out and we've been craving shaved ice. But not that crunchy stuff, dat good shaved ice. We like a shaved ice so fine its texture ranges between velvet and satin. We're looking for every bite to be flavorful and no patchy offerings. 10+ points to anyone who puts condensed milk on their ice. Parking: Tropical Sno is located in a parking lot and there's plenty of easy parking. The lot has very steep entrance so make sure to take it slow, leave the low rider at home. We knew exactly what we wanted - thanks Yelp menus! No line allowed us to walk right on up and get our separate cups. My food partner loves fruit flavors, the more tropical the better. Strong flavors but not sweet flavors are really their favorite. I unashamedly *love* vanilla. I came here for a double dose of vanilla NGL. Silver Fox (Med- vanilla, coconut, vanilla cream): YAAAAAS. Ahem, excuse me. Vanilla lovers rejoice, I present to you the Silver Fox. The ice is piled high atop the pure white beauty. The medium size I ordered is like a softball of fluffy shaved shaved ice adored above a big ole cuppa shaved ice surrounded by an absolutely welcomed drip tray. The center hole was delicious to puncture through and dig out the smoothest textured fluffed ice around. Not grainy, the Tropical Sno ice is fluffy. Oh, thank my stars. I've been craving fluffy ice in Vancouver and here it is. Why is fluffy ice my jam? Bingsu, people. Bingsu. Anyhow. Each bite is packed with flavor and the bottom slushy was a sugary delight. I felt like a hummingbird. This stuff gave me the afterwork energy to garden where I also filled up my hummingbird feeders. Thank you Tropical Sno and your welcome fellow hummingbirds! My rave review aside, my partner tried my flavor and looked at me like I was nuts. More on their "disturbing" flavor choices to come (side eye). Paradise Island (Med- mango, guava, coconut cream): Again, piled high and drizzled with cream. Coconut cream this time. My partner was is love immediately. Cooing into the Sno cone as they tried to get into the car. Angry at me while I made them pose for a photo (the price of Yelping). They dive into the cone which became a meal for them with the final bites rousing a deep sigh and a couple clicks back on the seat. #BeenThere I tried a bite and was HIT WITH FLAVOR. Tropical flavors aren't particularly my speed and this was like... CABO! SPRING BREAK! WHOOO! I couldn't hang with the flavor and bowed out to my DELICIOUS, VANILLAY SILVER FOX. Which I highly recommend. Either way, come to Tropically Sno for the mild or the wild you're gonna leave full and happy. I hope you're a hungry hummingbird because Tropical Sno is the sweet treat you need in your life. $ read more

Elizabeth T.

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10 years ago

The closest place I have found locally that reminds me of Hawaii. Nothing compares to authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice, but this definitely curbs my cravings! read more

Katie L.

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9 years ago

The best flavors! Root beer with cream is my favorite. Great size options and good pricing.

Krissy H.

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10 years ago

love love love their snocones!!!!! we go as much as we can in summer

Marsel M.

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3 years ago

so, so delicois. i want another.

Tropical Sno - foodstands - Updated September 2026

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