Such a family friendly place! The customer service is so awesome too, me and my friends came in an hour before closing on a Saturday and it was packed with families and their little ones, they have a tv in there playing a movie for them and plenty of seating. After we had ordered one of the workers offered us coloring pages and asked us if there was any specific movie we wanted on the tv, it felt like we were guests in someone's house lol. As for the food it was delicious, the smoreos shaved ice is reminiscent of bingsu (korean shaved ice) and the tiramisu and tres leches is worth a try too. All the menu options have pictures which I absolutely love to see because I like to know what i'm ordering, the drink options on the menu looked delicious and I will definitely be coming here again to try them! read more

Vampire Penguin - the coloring pages they gave us :p - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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Went in on a hot day with my family & this was so refreshing. It's like a soft shaved ice type of dessert. So many good flavors to choose from. - ube halo halo 8.5/10 ( Taste like the filipino dessert ) - strawberry cheesecake 9/10 ( sweet ) - smores 9/10 ( not pictured but it wasn't too sweet ) read more

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Our family loves it here! There are so many flavors of "snow" to try. The texture is creamy and refreshing. The service is great. It's a fun, unique little spot and we're happy we found it! We'll be back read more

I got the Purple Urkle Potion drink and it's so good!! I love the butterfingers to give a little crunch and the ube is very sweet. It is a blended drink so definitely want to come by again during the summer. The service was nice and friendly. The interior gives small cozy vibes with the couch and decor. read more

Vampire Penguin - Purple Urkle Potion - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

I am not sure what is shaved since they were clear it's not ice. Maybe it's frozen milk? I don't know. It's a treat for a child. The potion drinks were tasty but over all this is kind of expensive for what you get. I'd go back but it's going to be a special treat not a regular place. read more

Vampire Penguin - Small (12oz) Combo Sour Skittles - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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I was in the area and craving dessert and this was the top listed place on yelp and I get why. I got the Halo Halo Cheesecake, off of their "snoe" menu. It's like really fine shave ice which gives it a satisfying texture. The top half is taro flavor and the bottom cheese cake. It was like a real halo halo with a bunch of toppings: jack fruit, red beans, flan, coconut strings, condense milk, and ube condensed milk to name a few. The menus have photos of each items and a clear description, which is always appreciated. I thought the service was good... polite and quick, can't ask for more. The serving size was pretty generous, too. I definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area! read more

Vampire Penguin - Halo Halo Cheesecake - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

The BEST dessert around! Not your normal "ice cream" but not your normal "shaved ice" either. The melt in your mouth texture and amazing flavors are to die for. We highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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The staff was friendly. The food was prepared with care and was delicious. The seating area was comfortable.

Cute shop with ample parking. Service was helpful and fast. We ordered the medium size Halo halo cheesecake and Peanut butter penguin. Both were delicious! The snow was a nice light texture. They hit the spot on a hot summer day. I can't wait to go back and try other flavors! read more

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The place is a comfy cozy establishment. The service is very professional no complaints there. There is no milk flavored shave ice nor is there shaved snow (the Korean way). read more

The drinks are worth the cost. The service is awesome and the ambience feels great. The shave ice here is the best in town. I recommend visiting this hidden gem. This as close as you can get to Hawaiian Shave Ice. read more

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Came to Vampire Penguin in Marysville while on vacay this past summer at the recommendation of a local. Wow! So unbelievably different. It's like a combination of ice cream and shaved ice - it's really hard to describe the texture but it's amazing and light and fluffy! It's definitely on the pricier side - so a treat but oh so fun. The name of the store is taken from a book and they even sell the books here. We read it and we're surprised to find it's actually a quite sad story. Lots of seating, lots of light, great place to come for something different! So why 4 stars instead of 5? Well 1) it was pricey 2) we didn't get quite what we ordered but it was still yummy and 3) I was charged a fee for using a credit card even though I paid in cash. (I did eventually get it refunded after someone called the manager but how many people are being charged a 5% fee here for a credit card and not realizing it when they paid cash? Eek!) We will definitely be back next time we are stateside in Washington! read more

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Good option if you're in the area! There's not really too much dessert options up north, so this is a fun one. Service was friendly and fast. In terms of ambiance, we came closer to close, but there were other families there earlier enjoying some shaved ice. The shaved ice is a little expensive at $10-14 dollars, but there is nothing really like it nearby! Good flavor options and plenty of toppings. read more

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If you are looking for something unique, this is a place to add to your list to try. They have some basic flavors or get one of the specials. I think I counted about 22 options. This is "snow" which is kinda like shaved ice but better. My opinion is that the fruity flavors are best. For those counting calories, this is a great option to get your sweets and not feel guilty about it. This is a special treat, not your average dessert. I had the halo-halo which combines taro flavored snow with jack fruit, coconut, red and white beans, and an ube paste. A little taste of the Philippines. Got the smallest size, 12oz, which was plenty but there are larger options especially if sharing. read more

Vampire Penguin - Halo-Halo - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

Cute little spot with friendly employees. A big menu with very creative drinks and icy snow desserts. read more

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I was really excited to try this place. When your kids are dairy-free, going out for ice cream isn't the easiest thing to do so we were excited for a dairy free alternative. We came here on a 90- degree Saturday afternoon anticipating a line out the door for icy treats. There was no line. And the last two customers had abandoned their snow treats barely half eaten on the eat-in counter. They do not have kids sizes/prices. So I ordered two snow confections for my husband and me & two small 7oz strawberry snows for my kids. The employee said I was better off ordering a 12 oz for them because it would cost less. I asked if they could divide the 12 oz into two servings. No they could not. $37 and maybe a 12 minute wait later we dug into our snows. Our kids liked 'em well enough, but that's only because they don't yet understand the value of a dollar. To my husband and me, we both agreed these things--think ice cream sundaes with the ice cream replaced by flavored shaved ice--tasted like regret. Like we would have been more satisfied spending half the price (for twice as much) on Hawaiian shaved ice at a flea market. Why did they have to overcomplicate it? Something tells me this place won't last long. I mean if they can't sell snow on a 90-degree day, I'd say the writing is already on the wall. This just isn't the economy for $10 snow sundaes. Next time we're in the mood for a cold treat, we'll be going to Dairy Queen or 7-11 for a slurpee or the flea market for a shaved ice. Vampire Penguin bled us dry. read more

Vampire Penguin - No kids sizes/prices. A small strawberry snow with no toppings was like $7 or $8. NOT the place to bring your whole family on a hot day. - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

This place is seriously AMAZING!!! My husband and i decided to try a new spot while our daughter was at school. Upon first entering it was noticeably so clean, the ambiance and atmosphere were warm and inviting as were the workers who helped us as this was a first time experience! They also offer an assortment of freeze dried candy!! I can't wait to bring my daughter next time as they have books and movies going for kids! (YES KID friendly!!!) read more

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This was on a Tuesday May 6th, not Friday or Saturday. In my review I noted that me and my coworker called around 10 am and asked if they were open and the employee said "Yes". We then tried to order on the apps but it said you weren't open until 1. Google shows you were open at 930 am which is what led to us calling in first place to see if Google was right. If you aren't open until 1 why would your employee tell us that you're open? And then proceed to let us order and pick 2-3 hours prior to you actually being open? At no time did she say "actually we're closed til 1" which she easily could've done because she really had no issue giving us an attitude over the phone and in person when we picked up the food. If there was a misunderstanding I get it but the attitude was really not necessary and a simple "we're not open" would've sufficed. read more

Vampire Penguin - The hours of the business - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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My first time at Vampire Penguin was in Sacramento, California and I was shocked to see one here in Arlington! We ordered the 16oz strawberry cheesecake shaved snow and got a butterscotch beer that tasted just like butter beer! The consistency of the shaved snow is more dry than shaved ice so it doesn't melt as fast and it's the perfect dessert to share! The workers are so nice! They'll bring your order to your table and once you're done, you leave your dishes and they'll clean it up for you! The tables were nice and clean. Highly recommend! read more

Vampire Penguin - Strawberry Cheesecake - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

I am so happy I tried this spot and so happy it is near me! My son is over the moon for their cotton candy and I am in love with the Mexican candy! Since then we have recommended a few friends and they love the place as well. The customer service is great and they make everything from scratch so it is a little wait but worth it! The inside is cute and decorated with a little penguin vampire and they have a nice little seating area and two tables to enjoy your dishes! Back to the Mexican Candy! Omg it melts in your mouth! Tasty goodness! It has watermelon chunks and is tangy, sweet and cold at at the same time! So refreshing! Makes me want more just making the review!! read more

Vampire Penguin - Mexican Candy- Made for 2, I ate it by myself! - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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Great place to have a unique delicious dessert and visit with a friend,. Service isn't that great!

The food is so wonderful. The serving are nice. I will admit that it is pricey, so it makes for a nice treat! The staff very kind and helpful. read more

Great service!! An amazing take on an ice cream treat. Kiddos loved the ambiance, their cute little branding of penguin stuffies and characters was adorable. 5/5 stars!! read more

An indulgent treat! Definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients makes sense on why. Smooth & creamy texture that doesn't give you the heavy feeling in your stomach that ice cream normally does. There are A LOT of flavor options to fit anyone's palette. The service was quick & friendly. The area is clean & feels open with the sofa & 3-4 tables inside. Would definitely go back again. read more

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Absolutely love going here for a special treat with my family. We have nothing else like this around here, there is so much flavor and so delicious! Service is always great. Highly recommend trying them if you haven't yet. read more

Have been meaning to stop by Vampire Penguin and happened to be near by :) Cute spot, awesome service, original treats and so much variety! read more

Vampire Penguin - a chocolate cake with orange icing and sprinkles - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

This pace was a great place for a dessert. It was cute and the people were so nice. I think I found my favorite dessert place around the area. Love this place and will be coming back for more read more

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New business in Arlington. Great location, store is all brand new and staff is VERY friendly and welcoming. The Shaved Snow is definitely something you need to try. Don't confuse it with shaved ice btw. This is next level. So far have tried 4 of the 9 flavors and can't decide which is the best since they're all good. Their coffee is also very good, which is a great sign that this business and its owners know how to provide the best all around. Definitely will be coming back, esp since its shaved snow, that means less calories read more

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It's not a bad place to hangout and get a snack but not really sure what else this place has to offer. They don't promote well and nobody knows why the name is vampire penguin just is weird read more

I love this place! It's clean and staff are friendly and engaging. I've pretty much tried all their flavors and I already have my favorites. This is nothing like shaved ice... think of it as the adult version. They call it shaved snow - light, fluffy, and creamy shaved ice with a much smoother texture. My favorites? Bubble Gum, Halo Halo and Strawberry Cheesecake. I've tried these cool treats to-go at least three times (taking 4-5 at a time), and I throw these in the freezer when I get home. I pull them out and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes and the smooth texture is back! read more

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Somewhat in an unexpected area, not much foot traffic, and what an unexpected TREAT! This place is fantastic! Delicious and unique and we absolutely loved it. Different kind of presentations and flavors that left the 4 of us in awwh! Definitely coming back for the refreshens and variety of flavors that satisfied us all! I had the Taro, my husband had the coffee our friends had strawberry cheesecake and her husband had blueberry cheesecake....All DELICIOUS Everyone needs to try it and they simply need to one another branch in either Everett or Mukilteo...excellent service and FABULOUS Desserts ...good job on the hours too..thanks read more

Overrated, Really wanted to enjoy this place, but what a disappointment. Overpriced ice. The flavors were decent, but nothing worth visiting again for. They might do better in town as Smokey point is a cesspool read more

Yum!!! Want a fun treat this is the place:). The mango was delicious! The workers were all really nice and serve you with a smile. Cute little place for a cold treat delicious and fun! read more

We ordered several of these for the staff. They were pretty and pricey. Couple of us thought it was overly sweet and others were ok with it. We decided not to get it again for those reasons. A few people took a couple of bites and threw them due to the sweetness. read more

Over all good the strawberry was a little overly sweet the mango was really good, over priced but most shaved ice places are this one seems a little more overpriced than others but it's a good place good customer service read more

Vampire Penguin - Mango - Shaved Snow Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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Tried this new place in Arlington today! So good we had to get another round! This is a definite must try! Staff was great, atmosphere was nice, and the shaved snow options were amazing! read more

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Every single time we enter the store. We always greeted with such a great welcome. Dessert is fantastic as well.

Cute place, has a few chairs and tables. When we came they had crayons and papers on the tables. They have good selections and servers were friendly and answered our questions. For the portions I think it was too pricey read more

Great treat for the family. Good variety and choices for all ages. Staff very friendly. A little costly but good for special occasions or treat. Will definitely return. read more

Friendly employees and lots of options to choose from! I tried the halo halo and was not disappointed. It was a tad too sweet but still delicious, and the texture was nice and fluffy. I'll be back a lot this summer! read more

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