Vampire Penguin

Are you wanting to venture out & try something new? Yep this is the spot for you. Cute spot but…read moreeven yummier ice cream. I was a little apprehensive to try the flavors but the nice cashier gave me small samples to try to choose one I'd enjoy. I was going to go super safe flavor but the pistachio one changed my mind completely. The fish or cone was strong enough to hold my melting ice cream and didn't get soggy! Hope you try out & enjoy the worth it dessert

Nummy Yummy is honestly such a cute local spot. It has a real fun and vibrant vibe which makes it…read moreeasy to see why so many people love coming here. I like the simplicity of the menu and that everything is made fresh right in front of you. I am completely set on their taro ice cream every time im here. The pricing is decent for what ya get. The service is friendly even though it usually seems to be just the owner and one other person working hard behind the counter. It gets very busy the wait time can be around 10 to 15 minutes sometimes but I never really mind because the place is so charming. My only wish is that the inside was a bit larger but there is plenty of outdoor seating to sit and enjoy your treat. We usually love stopping by here after dining at other spots in the area and I will definitely keep coming back.

Matcha Taiyaki Ice Cream

Birthday cake soft serve with Nutella filling.

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Thai tea coffee swirl with Nutella stuffed tayaki

Sabaya Hut Bakery

4.9(99 reviews)

5.5 mi

10/10 everything. Kind, down to earth service. Intriguing variety. Traditional taste, balanced…read morenutrition; couldn't ask for more !

I had such a great experience at this bakery. I loved all of their nutty treats, especially the…read moreones made with pistachios. Everything offered a delicious new flavor compared with what I'm usually used to. The staff greeted me so warmly and offered me several different samples, which was such a nice surprise. I also got to try their ginger turmeric and hibiscus juices, and both were refreshing Their little bird's nest pastries were yummy, the kanafeh was really good, and they also have baklava. I'll definitely be coming back!

Many to pick from!

Baked goods

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Walking in!

Kogetsu-do

4.8(247 reviews)

10.0 mi

Friendly staff answered our questions, which helped in making our selections of mochi.read more

I had been known this place since after Covid started from facebook friend but never get a chance…read moreto stop by until recently saw when some content creator post. So I tell my self I need to try it before it's gone. Kogetsu-do had been around for 110 yrs in downtown Fresno. So previously I came but they closed and sign said sold out. Then the following weekend I made my self to get ready early and I arrived at 10.10am the sign it's open but then another sign said mochi sold out only snow cone :( but then the owner tell the girl to sell me some show how it's Nutella peanut butter so I bought 2 of that. Then I asked the girl how do I able to buy order flavor because I come early and it's already sold out ? Can I preorder today pick up tomorrow? She said yes. I said hallelujah so I order 1 of each flavor and will pick up tomorrow same times. The next days I come and yes I got all flavor and 2 new flavors in store they still have score ! So happy lol. I'm about to try the snow cone too but they no sell by time I arrive today. Get home and try it I really love it is taste so delicious. Definitely come back for more. Also during the Japanese festival on church at alluvial they selling there. It's closer to house yay! It's very cozy mom and pop store kinda reminds me of you like old days since it's been 110 years there.

Assorted mochi and manju

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Fuwa Fuwa Soufflé Cafe

4.2(264 reviews)

2.1 mi

Fuwa fuwa is a really cutesy pastry shop, I've had a couple of drinks and pastries on the menu and…read morehave not had a bad experience. My recent visit I had the mango box cake and strawberry box cake and they both tasted amazing! My only tiny problem is the names of the box cakes, for mango and strawberry I was expecting a filling or just the flavor incorporated more into the pastry, not just a slice of the fruit on top, besides the small cube of the fruit on top, both cakes tasted exactly the same. However, I really could not let that over look the fact that the pastry itself was very nice, probably one of the softest sponge cakes I've ever had balanced well with the whipped cream! The service was also very fast and nice!

Where can you get a Japanese Soufflé in the Central Valley? FUWA FUWA of course. These babies are…read more made to order. We ordered the original soufflé. In one word PERFECT. The soufflés are made to order; fresh, warm, fluffy, light, jiggly and yummy. Fun to eat for sure. Three good sized pancakes, towered on top of each other to made a soufflé. So in love, reminds us of being in Japan! Very casual cafe spot!

Strawberry Souffle (display)

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Chocolate Souffle

Beard Papa’s

4.5(82 reviews)

4.5 mi

So sad. I knew they weren't busy enough to stay alive but I loved them and tried to go by whenever…read moreI could. Sad to see you guys go. Fresno peeps are missing out. Absolutely delicious cream puffs!

Ordered seven cream puffs through doordash, every single one came fresh and the packaging was…read morereally nice. Amongst all the cream puffs, my favorites were the honey butter with vanilla filling, the green tea with green tea filling, and the apricot custard cheesebake. The other flavors were okay, they just didn't stand out to me as much and the shells were soft, which I know is probably how Beard Papa's is supposed to make them but I personally would've liked just a little crisp on the outside and maybe a little more buttery flavor but thats just me tho. The fillings weren't too sweet, which I like but I think they could've used just a tiny bit more sweetness because they were kinda borderline bland. As for pricing, I know doordash marks everything up, so I'm not judging them based on the prices I paid through doordash. Looking at Beard Papa's regular prices on yelp, I still think they're a little higher than what I would've expected for cream puffs, but not by a lot or anything. Overall though, I thought they were pretty good, and I'd probably go back, just probably not for every craving.

Beard papa's cream puffs

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Beard papa's cream puffs

Ampersand Ice Cream

4.7(1k reviews)

7.5 mi

After an incredibly sweaty walk around the neighborhood, we came in here for some ice cream to…read morerelax, cool off and get some AC. I love their different monthly flavors. It's always something interesting. Plus they have complimentary water which is nice.

The location was easy to find. There was plenty of street parking, but no private business parking…read morelot. The location does have one restroom inside for customers and plenty of seating indoors and some outdoors too. Location and restroom were very clean and staff were very friendly! I decided to try two flavors since I was only passing through and couldn't easily come back to try it again. I got two of their monthly flavors, the sweet corn and the treasure chest. The sweet corn lacked flavor, you can only get a hint of it. There were a few corn pieces mixed in, but they were few and far between, plus they didn't have a strong corn flavor either. I loved the concept but execution was disappointing. The treasure chest was very good, though I personally wished there was a more even ratio of brown butter cookie to brownie. I can't recall if I even got any brownie pieces. Flavor was excellent otherwise. The other complaint that I have is that the scoop is small. As you can see from my photo, my two scoops looked like 1 scoop. Not worth the price. I know competitors like Han**ls, where I'm a regular at, have given bigger scoops. All in all, still a great quality ice cream.

Ice Cream/Cookie sandwich (with Central Perk). Never again though. Ice cream makes cookies hard. Both delicious separately!

Whiskey Caramel Swirl- yum 07/20/2025

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The Rolling Donut

4.7(19 reviews)

9.7 mi

Came across this great business while at the Holy Trinity Moonlight Picnic at The Vineyards in…read moreFresno, and so glad we did! The whimsical design on the truck caught my eye, but the expansive menu with so many options, the efficiency of giving a light up pager when ready, & the service with a smile is what hooked me to get an order. Though so many choices, I opted for the tried and true flavor of cinnamon sugar. Let me just say, that container of goodness got devoured in a few short minutes by the fam. I hope they return to another event near us soon- can't wait!

My fiancé and I attended a Fresno Street Eats events at the Sierra Vista Mall and my moto has…read morealways been "there's always room for dessert" so we couldn't leave without trying these donuts! There was a line but it was quick, we ordered the classic cinnamon sugar, you get 10 mini donuts for $5 (classic) and 10 mini for $6 (specialty). Waited no more than 10mins for these donuts and they came out hot and fresh. They were so cute and delicious! The first bite literally took me back to my childhood days, it reminded me of my grandmother's donuts. My fiancé doesn't much have much of a sweet tooth and he was insisting on getting another order! Overall, we had a great experience! The donuts were so cute and yummy, very mouth watering. Loved how soft and warm they were. The customer service was amazing. Highly recommenced and can't wait to try the other flavors!

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Campfire up front Strawberry delight in the back..

Hungry Bear Cookies

4.2(152 reviews)

4.9 mi

The marble swirl cookies are my all time favorite. There use to be two locations in town and now we…read moreare just down to this one, so sad. The service is quick and sometimes I call before going to make sure the cookies I want are available which is helpful since it's a drive for me. The place is really small and the aroma of the cookies takes over which is lovely.

Unfortunately the girl running the register was not helpful at all. She had zero knowledge on the…read morecookies. Also requested info on a cookie cake and again no feedback. I purchase 4 snickerdoddle cookies but was not impress. Took 1 out of the bag and it just disintegrated flat out crumbled they rest were the same. At a $1.79 each you wood think it at lease be a little more firm. A place i will not return

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La Boulangerie

3.9(695 reviews)

4.9 mi

Location: La Boulangerie Fig Garden Date: July 31, 2026…read moreService: Pre Paid Order This past week I have a pleasure of going to the bakery and pick up my prepaid order for a colleague that was retiring. I ordered it in advance I paid the deposit this way when I went to pick it up I didn't have to stand on the long line I had to stand on the prepaid line and the servers was happy to assist me and to give me my order. I got the tiramisu cake for the colleague which is their favorite I ordered that and I took it myself to my job everyone was pleased everyone was happy with the celebration. The store was clean since it was still early in the morning or Friday everyone was polite. Check out the photos attached to this review.

It's just meh. I for sure have had better baked goods…read more I do like that there is an outdoor spot so I can bring my dog.

Beautiful cake for my co worker, bouquet made by me

Birthday Carrot cake

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Iced Salted Caramel Latte with Oatmilk was delicious!

Bakery Delights

4.2(303 reviews)

2.5 mi

Update: they take card now. And they have a couple new things. I don't know if it's seasonal but I…read morereally hope not because that ham and cheese was delicious.

It's been awhile since I've been here and looks there's there's been some updates. Their menu items…read moreare on tv screens now and they take credit cards but with a bit of a price difference. Like pork buns are 3.00 cash and 3.09 credit card. But at least that's an option now. Warmly greeted and helped at the front counter when I walked in. Looks like a traditional Chinese bakery with their decor and set up and heard the front counter lady say their food is more based on the south side of China. Their steam pork buns will always be a favorite. I was lucky enough to walk in when they brought out a fresh new batch so it was still nice and warm when I got home. Dough is sweet and fluffy with their bbq pork filling. For 3.00 a bun, it was quite smaller than I remember. The ratio of the dough and filling was also not as portioned. Some bites you just get the dough. First time having their steam chicken buns and was surprised to see that it was sliced chicken with veggies and a slice boiled egg. This was not it for me. It was like eating a stir fry in a bun. Though this bun was bigger and more portioned than the steam pork buns. This was also my first time trying their Shumai dumplings. The flavor was there. A nice umami flavor. But I was missing the bouncy texture of the meat. And for 4 for 7.00 they were pretty small (compared to the dim sum places). Looking forward to trying other others on their menu now that the menu and signs are easier to see/read.

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Melanie E.

129

2 years ago

I cannot say enough amazing things about Vampire Penguin Shaved Snow! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendliest staff I've ever encountered. They went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and ensured I had an unforgettable experience. The cleanliness of this place is absolutely impeccable. Every corner of the store is spotless, making it a truly enjoyable environment to indulge in their unique and delightful treats. And let's talk about the cool gifts and trinkets! Vampire Penguin is filled with an array of awesome items that you can't find anywhere else. From quirky keychains to adorable plushies, there's something for everyone. I spent as much time browsing the fun merchandise as I did savoring my dessert! Now, onto the main attraction - the shaved snow! It's unlike anything I've ever tasted. The freshness and quality of the ingredients are evident in every bite. Each flavor is a masterpiece, bursting with deliciousness that sets it apart from any other dessert. The texture is so light and fluffy, it feels like you're eating a sweet cloud! What truly sets Vampire Penguin apart is its uniqueness. You won't find anything like it in any franchise. Their gourmet shaved snow is a one-of-a-kind experience that you just can't get from big chains. The attention to detail and the creative combinations are simply unmatched. Vampire Penguin has truly mastered the art of gourmet shaved snow. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and visit them ASAP. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! #VampirePenguin #ShavedSnow #BestDessert #FriendlyStaff #CleanestStore #UniqueGifts #DeliciousTreats read more

Bryan I.

172

1 year ago

Vampire Penguin in Fresno is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional customer service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and taken care of. The desserts are out of this world--light, fluffy shaved snow packed with bold flavors and creative toppings that leave you wanting more. On top of that, the hospitality here is unmatched. It's clear they truly care about their customers and take pride in delivering an amazing experience every time. Highly recommend for a sweet treat and a good vibe! read more

Josefina H.

5 years ago

I loved this place! It was clean and the staff was friendly. Loved the strawberry cheesecake one. Can't wait to go back

Elizabeth E.

Elite 22

136

3 years ago

This place is so amazing! I can't believe we found this place. I'm excited to bring my kids and friends here.

Briana F.

335

4 years ago

Amazing dessert! The staff was friendly, owners are amazing will be back when I come to town again.

Mike T.

3 years ago

The best snow in the world ! This place is so good bring the whole family. Awesome awesome

Vampire Penguin - desserts - Updated September 2026

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