Who would have thought I'd be writing a review for a snow cone? Certainly not me. And I've been eating them since I was a kid. I like them better than ice cream. But this place is hands down the best snow cone I've ever had. The ice is like soft fluffy snow that holds the flavor perfectly. I got a mix of raspberry and cherry. Amazing flavor and so much lighter and more refreshing than a sundae. Will definitely be back. read more

They better get it together. It has never been like this before. This is a snow cone. #notmytrosno read more

Tropical Sno - Shaved Ice Near Me - Western Springs, Illinois

Snow cones are HUGE-- not sure who made a review saying they give you "one ice cube" and no syrup. Seriously, my husband and I had the opposite experience. Customer service was so great as well, I spilled blue syrup of my snow cone on my white sweater and the staff gave me napkins and endless cups of water for the stain. They were so helpful and even asked what temperature water I would like. Overall, very efficient and kindhearted service. 10/10. Check this sweet treat summer spot out, ASAP! read more

Tropical Sno - Snow Cones - Shaved Ice Near Me - Western Springs, Illinois

I asked for a snow cone and they gave me a tiny piece of ice it was literally an ice cube. I'm never coming again.

The girl who made my snow cone here was the sweetest, most genuine worker I have met in a while. Amazing food as well with countless flavors, would recommend! read more

Brought my daughter to Tropical Sno and we absolutely enjoyed them, they tasted so good! Got the Sunrise which was so refreshing, and a build your own blue and red raspberry which my daughter loved. Can't wait to go back with the fam to try more flavors. read more

The employees were very patient! Many options and pre-made concoctions. Great value and I love the no mess cone they have! A nice outdoor eating space under the shade. Plus, they have color changing spoons! If I'm ever in the area again, I guarantee you that I'll be coming back! read more

Tropical Sno - The Mai Tai concoction. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Western Springs, Illinois

very disappointed with the service. Took forever to get my order and the owner was very disrespectful not to only us but also his employees.

An old family favorite took a turn for the worse. So disappointing. The kids and I waited almost 30 minutes for the snow machine to start working again interrupting nap time! The lack of flavors they had not containing any harsh dyes is bizarre (come on people what are you feeding your children?!). I also heard the workers receive under minimum wage with no tips. Absolutely baffles my mind. Good heavens, these poor workers are only children. Management really needs to do better or else business will suffer. read more

Horrible, balls arent salty at all and where are the hot anime maids, i expected the weiners to be good all they are, are one millimeter defeaters read more

Yummy alternative to ice cream! They have a TON of flavor options and interesting combos. The ice is like snow, not like a snow cone with chunks of ice. Even a small is huge. I also liked that it comes in a cup with a sort of saucer around it which cuts down on the mess if you have smaller kids. My only suggestion would be better seating options. They have a few seats outside but the storefront faces west so it is hot in the afternoon sun. And the garbage cans (full of sugar) attract bees, but I'm not sure what they could do about that. I do wish they would offer the option to recycle the plastic saucer cups. read more

I just stopped into this location at 3:20 on 7/6/17. I ordered a large half cherry half passiofruit. I was informed that I couldn't use my debit card for orders under $10. I'm a business owner myself. Turning away a customer's money and interest is very bad business. It's 90 plus degrees outside. I took time out of my day to try your business. It has left me very displeased. UPDATE Cassidy took great care of me on my return trip. A true Mark of excellence in her customer service! read more

I'm not really an ice cream person. I am also not a snow cone person. I hate it when you've sucked out all the flavor out of the snow cone and you're basically left with a rock hard ball of ice. Thank goodness for Tropical Sno, because it definitely isn't your average snow cone. The ice is finely shaved allowing the flavor to seep through and through. It is just as flavorful for the last bite as it is for the first. There are a ton of flavors and combinations to try which will always keep your visits interesting. I opted for the large Sunrise (go hard or go home right?), which was a combo of Cherry+Lemon+Orange. It was about a 90 degree day and this concoction was so refreshing! They have seating outside but I saw a lot of people just take theirs to go. The store itself can use some work. The floor was sooooooooo sticky! But the girls behind the counter were efficient and friendly. My only question is why aren't there more locations? Especially in the city? T-Sno kinda put Italian ice to shame in my world! read more

This facility was one of my favorite spots to grad a treat on a hot summer day. The only reason the store is getting two stars is because the snow cones are good. Although the snow cones are good the experience to get them out weighs the taste. For starters you have to wait in a long line while burning in the blazing sun. Then you order and are swarmed by bees while you wait. After that you have to cross the street to get to a spot where you can supposedly eat your snow cone without being attacked by bees. Then if your lucky and aren't swarmed by bees causing you to drop your snow cone, you still have to throw away your cup. There is one garbage can almost always filled to the brim, and to top it all off the garbage can was surrounded by bees and was impossible to throw anything away causing trash to be all over the place. Lastly the staff isn't very good constantly on their phones and or talking to one another. This was a truly terrible trip that will cause me to avoid the facility as best I can. read more

This place is brand new, yet it already feels scuzzy. They had trash and boxes just sitting behind the counter and the floor was sticky. The staff seemed more interested in socializing with their friends than serving customers. On the bright side the actual snow cone still tasted pretty good. If you live in western springs, I would walk over here at least once to try it. read more

Yummy alternative to ice cream! They have a TON of flavor options and interesting combos. The ice is like snow, not like a snow cone with chunks of ice. Even a small is huge. I also liked that it comes in a cup with a sort of saucer around it which cuts down on the mess if you have smaller kids. My only suggestion would be better seating options. They have a few seats outside but the storefront faces west so it is hot in the afternoon sun. read more

I visited Tropical Sno Western Springs for the first time a few days ago with my brother and his family. My nephews were shocked that I had never had a "t sno" and after my visit quite frankly I was too! The shaved ice was excellent, and i was delighted about the wide variety of flavors on the menu. The young gentlemen that took our order was quick and polite and we enjoyed our treats outdoors due to lack of space for seating inside. Overall a good place to go on a hot day (but only if you have a serious sweet tooth). However I was a bit concerned when I heard a rumor that the employees were paid in cash which makes it seem like a lot less of a professional establishment. read more

This place is a great treat for a hot day. The variety of flavors is endless from typical strawberry to a more wild choice like birthday cake. The sno is great however the store itself not so much. The floor is unbelievably sticky and I waited a good 2 minutes for the teenage boy to stop texting and take my order both times I've been there. Really not all that shabby but for being new I would expect better service and a better approach to cleaning. read more

Yum! Can't go wrong with a tropical sno on a hot day. Lots of flavored. A small is big enough for me. $3. Can't go wrong.

Took my little ones for their first tropical sno today, perfect treat for a hot day. Lots of choices for flavors and we enjoyed sitting in the chairs outside eating the treats. The floor inside the store was super sticky and my shoes were sticking. read more

To be honest my visit here today was beyond enjoyable, like the earlier review I'm not typically a snow cone guy myself but everything about this store just works. When I first walked in the store was pretty crowded yet the employes behind the counter handled the lines really well and I didn't have to wait long at all, I decided to go with the tigers blood seeing as that was the flavor advertised on the sign outside, the cashier was friendly and personable as well as the young girl actually shaving the ice. they put in plenty on syrup and it stayed flavorful until the end, although I don't think their air curtain is working properly seeing as I was bit twice while In the store, over all great experience, good employes, and great product read more

I have heard nothing but good things about this place since it opened up two summers ago. I saw another one in Elmhurst so I thought I should give it a try. I ordered a small tiger's blood (I believe is strawberry and coconut mixed) and I was surprised about how delicious and cheap it was. Definitely a better option to take your kids to than the ice cream shops in town and you'll save yourself a lot of money. When I went there there was a small line, but it moved very quickly. Tropical Sno is definitely much better than a typical snow cone stand. I normally don't like snow cones cause a typical snow cones have chunky ice pieces and very little flavoring which never reaches the bottom. This place packs the snow in the cup and fills it way past the rim of the cup. The ice is shaved very thin like snow so the sno cone isn't chunky at all. They also have a huge menu of flavors. And after I picked my flavor, the fun staff filled my sno cone with ample amount of flavor so it reached the bottom and every mouthful had the delicious flavoring. I will be back here with my kids on a hot afternoon. I definitely recommend this place. If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out! read more

Tropical Sno - Rainbow flavor - Shaved Ice Near Me - Western Springs, Illinois

So cute! The sno cones are delicious and the staff is so nice and welcoming! Very clean store and lots of outdoor seating! I really like the rock n roll flavor as well as the ocean pacific!! Great place for kids, fast service and great product! read more

Walked in at about 7 on Saturday night with my granddaughter. GREAT service, you don't even understand how helpful these young ladies were. They have great flavor combinations and played such tasteful music, these days young people play horribly vulgar music but not tropical sno!! I got a small pink lemonade and it was so good with just the right about of syrup. I would 10/10 recommend read more

THIS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS WITH ALLERGIES!!! They are peanut-, gluten-, and dairy-free! We were thrilled to find a place where our daughter could have a treat along with the whole family. They also do private parties. We will be back again and again. read more