This place is amazing! The service is great and the shaved snow is so good! Highly recommended.

One of our favorite places to get some cold, sweet and yummy!! We were to totally stuffed after dinner at Five but somehow we managed to squeeze in shaved ice. They have a lot of flavors and super cute presentation. The serving size is big and our family of three was able to share the large and be satisfied. Customer service was amazing as always. The staff were really friendly and gave us some of their recommendations and favorites. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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Great place! Their shaved show/ice is really good! They had so many options to choose from. You even could make your own with the ice flavor and toppings. We had dinner just on the other side of the street when we found this place. It has a unique name and it's nicely decorated inside. The woman at the counter was super helpful in choosing a flavor. I would definitely drive across town to come here again! read more

Vampire Penguin - Dulce de leche and strawberry cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

Vampire Penguin is located in the Piazza del Fiore shopping center on the southeast corner of Champlain and Perrin in northeast Fresno. They serve shaved snow desserts that feature light and fluffy "snow" mixed with syrups, fruit, and other sweet toppings. They offer both non-dairy and dairy desserts (some snows are mixed with vanilla ice cream or sweetened condensed milk) and they also have sugar-free and low sugar options. In addition to shaved snow, Vampire Penguin also offers sweet crepes and a wide variety of treats from the Jelly Belly candy line. Their dessert makers are called "Snow Slayers" and the cute Vampire Penguin mascot is even featured in children's books available for purchase in store. On my family's visit, we each got a different shaved snow dessert to try. My husband got the Piña Colada which was made with pineapple and coconut snow, topped with coconut flakes, condensed milk, coconut cream, mango boba, pineapple pieces, and topped with whipped cream and two cherries. My son ordered the Neapolitan, which was made with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry snow, and crushed graham crackers on the top and bottom. I ordered the Mexican Candy, made with mango snow, Chamoy and caramel drizzles, Tajin, and a side of chili and mango boba. Though we all thoroughly enjoyed our desserts, the consensus was that my selection was everyone's favorite. The texture of the snow is light and fluffy, yet creamier and more dense than typical shaved ice. It doesn't melt as quickly as you might expect either. It's a very enjoyable textural and taste experience. The shaved snow desserts at Vampire Penguin come in two sizes, regular and large. (I thought regular was still quite generous, but my guys both wished they had ordered larges, mainly because they just enjoyed their desserts so much.) Highly enjoyable, will definitely return. read more

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Omgoodness you guys need to check this place out! I saw Vampire Penguin on one of the foodie shows and now there is one in FRESNO! I drove from Merced to come check it out. So worth it! It's not ice cream....its flavored snow! How cool is that?! So light and yummy. They also had a TON of Jelly Belly goodies (pleasant surprise) and they make Crepes! That is on the list for next time! So good, go check them out. Ps. I ate the yellow snow....and it was GOOD! ....and are you seeing these color change spoons? So fun! read more

Vampire Penguin - Banana Cream Pie Snow - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

I was completely unaware of this small establishment's very existence until a friend hauled me over there for dessert. Believe me: This is not your grandma's shaved ice. They may call it shaved ice, but they also let you know there is condensed milk in there. These delectable dishes of perfection emerge from the back like castles of flavor. I didn't even snap a photo because I was so excited to take a bite. I chose "Lemon Bar" and was informed that it was not very sweet. I excitedly replied that I'm not sweet either, so it's a match made in heaven. And it was. There was a dusting of graham crackers on top, like an inverted (or deconstructed) lemon pit. There was a lovely clump of lemon bobo beads that looked like caviar on on side along the base. It was a mountain of flavor - exploding in my mouth. I loved every bite! The extra bit of fun is that my spoon changed colors with the temperature. So it added to the fun of eating the dessert. The ambiance was very much a "Nightmare Before Christmas" meets dessert diner. Fun but not fussy. read more

I felt skeptical before coming here, since I don't usually like shaved ice desserts due to the crunchy ice texture and how it eventually turns into diluted juice water. However, Vampire Penguin's shaved ice was delicious. It tasted more like ice-cream than ice. We unfortunately got this the day before we left Fresno; otherwise I would have made a few more trips back to try more flavors (must-do when I return next time). We ordered the blueberry pie, dulce de leche, and paradise sunrise (strawberry + pineapple). My favorite was the paradise sunrise and the blueberry pie was amazing as well. I didn't have the dulce de leche, but my boyfriend said it was really good. Hopefully they have something similar in Texas, because I've been craving this ever since I had it! read more

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Never had shaved ice ice cream and wow we are new converts. My assumptions would be that it's watery like a snow cone but it's perfectly fluffy, creamy, and light. Both flavors we got were really good! The staff is nice and helpful answering questions. I really like how they bring dining in orders on plates with color changing spoons. Definitely recommend trying it out read more

Vampire Penguin - Coffee toffee 10/10 - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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Such a cool little place I had no clue existed until today when we went. I saw tons of good reviews and the food looked awesome and I was absolutely NOT let down. The shaved ice is top quality here, and the overall vibe of the restaurant is so cute (lots of orange and grey and vampire imagery, super cute Halloween style stuff). The service was fast and very patient letting me and my girlfriend pick our flavors, and believe me it was tough. The Paula's Sorbet and the Granny Smith Crunch were so good I felt like I was going to explode. This place uses super fresh ingredients and has so much flavor packed in. Absolutely worth a visit. read more

Vampire Penguin - Paula's Sorbet (bottom) and Granny Smith Sour Apple (top) - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

I am extremely happy to have a full on vampire Penguin nearby. Used to go to the one in Elk Grove and then the annex one inside the Korean food place in Fresno which had limited flavors and is since long gone. Finding out this little gem was in town was a dream come true. It's hard to explain the experience here. You can't say snow cone or people will automatically think it's that kind of texture. It's beyond smooth, literally like snow. No where gritty like a snow cone and the flavor is in the snow unlike a snow cone which normally just pools on the bottom. Absolutely extremely happy to have a legit vampire Penguin nearby. Must try for all and if for some reason you don't like your first choice, go back and try something else. read more

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This place already is such a good spot for a frozen dessert! The ice treat is so fine it is like snow. Their various flavors are worth checking out before headed there so you have a good idea of what you'd like to order. Some of our favorites that we have tried are halo halo, orange creamsicle and Mounds of Almond Joy. While a bit smaller sized location there is outside seating offered which we tend to gravitate to. Service is fun and helpful. read more

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Hidden gem! I didn't know about this place til a friend told me to go! It's like eating snow in dessert form! I tried the cookie dough and halo halo. Both were delicious! If you're looking for something sweet and not too heavy, this is the place to go! Pick from two sizes. Surprisingly, it doesn't melt too fast either! Plenty of tables indoors and outdoors. And if you become a regular, start a punch card. I'll have to come back to try a different flavor and the crepes! read more

Vampire Penguin - Halo halo - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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Whenever I'm this side of town, you best believe I will stop by, I recently introduced my cousins to this place and let's just say they fell in love as well. I love how they have expanded their menu, I probably have tried about 6 of their flavors. Friendly service every time I been here as well. I'll say Dulce de leche is my favorite for now read more

Vampire Penguin - Dulce de Leche - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

Best shaved Ice EVERRRRR! Definitely coming back for round 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,inf The service was really fast for how big it was.

Cute place out in Woodward area. Inside is small and has about 4 tables and a few outside. The menu had variety of flavors. We ordered the chocolate overload and it was relatively good. I feel like it wasn't an "Overload" of chocolate but it was good. It was a nice light dessert. My personal opinion is if you like snow desserts then you'll love these! If you're expecting ice cream style, you won't be a fan. I would recommend trying it out if you're interested or if you like snow desserts! read more

Vampire Penguin - Chocolate overload - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

Finally got to see what this is all about! It's definitely something different with quite a few different combinations to choose from. So, in short it's "snow" (shaved ice with a powdery snow texture) with awesome toppings & flavors. My son got the Rootbeer Float & I asked the girl behind the counter to surprise me, makes it a bit interesting like that. She gave me the Peach Cobbler & I must say we both truly liked what we got! Great taste & of course very light. I would recommend to everyone giving this place a try to see what it's all about. read more

Vampire Penguin - Peach Cobbler - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

Yummm!! Absolutely love this place!! If you've never tried them. Idk what you are wait for. Such a unique dessert. They also have sugar free snow. Pictures are my own creation of bananas and cookies and cream snow. With coco pebbles, banana, and caramel drizzle. The other is their signature Cruch-chata. It's horchata snow topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and drizzled with caramel syrup and whipped cream. Always a yummy sweet treat. Definitely a must try!! read more

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It was delicious!! They were fast and nice. Inside was small but there's some tables and chairs outside for you to enjoy your dessert. read more

Vampire Penguin - Halo Halo - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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This is super far from me but I absolutely love this place. This place is definitely worth the trip. Unlike regular ice cream which sometimes is a bit heavy and a little too creamy for me, this is a perfect balance. It's light, fluffy but still so good and it always hits the spot. They have TONS of flavors/combinations, but you can always create your own if you'd like. Definitely a must try. read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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Star rating: 3.50 Nice place Service was great Strawberry Smoothie not good Vampire Delight (do believe that's what I had), very good. Would have this again read more

First of all I'm Texan and we greet loudly when people walk in the door ‍. It was alright but I was expecting the ice to be a bit sweet kinda like bingsu. The presentation is nice but service is not friendly. read more

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Was nearby so we stopped by for dessert. This felt like fusion shaved ice. We ordered tuxedo and Mexican candy. I liked that the shaved ice is quite soft and the flavors were there. It wasn't sweet at all just the way I liked. I really liked the chamoy and tahin combo. Overall this place is definitely a hit during summer time. read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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Wow! One of the best things that happened in Fresno! We just wanted a sweet treat after dinner and pulled up Vampire Penguin from Yelp and were throughly pleased! Quaint little store along a strip of restaurants and treats shops, serving up perfectly shave ice with all the best toppings and flavors. There were so many delicious sounding options on the menu. We even learned from some seasoned shop goers (a pair of little girls) that you can customize your own as well! We settled on the Walrus (strawberry and watermelon), halo halo (Filipino sweet treat with flan, jackfruit, sweet beans, sweetened condensed milk) and Ambrosia (sweet strawberries, honeydew, coconut). Our minds were blown, tastebuds awakened, we were left wondering what hit us and definitely wanting more. Will have to come again! And on top of it all, great service and clean restroom! Thanks vampire penguin! read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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We drove 25 minutes to get here and they were still closed long past noon on Saturday 6/14.

My daughter raves about this place! I went here and dined in and ordered the trio and it was so yummy! There's games, and spacious tables! Great family place and a special treat for the kids without an overwhelming density or sweetness. Everyone there was very helpful with helping us pick out flavors! Grabbed some to-go and ended up being out longer than expect but the strawberry cheesecake was still so good!!! read more

What a great find. This little place was awesome place to stop to beat the heat. Service was awesome as was the dessert options. So delicious and prices were fair. read more

Vampire Penguin - Strawberry Churro - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

Solid spot for shaved ice! It's shaved a lot finer, similar to Korean bingsu. It's pretty small inside and can get busy quick. More often than not you'll be sitting at a table with melted shaved ice on it, but there are usually only 2 workers whenever I go in. We got the flight with lemon, fruity pebbles, and halo halo (a take on a Filipino dessert). The flavors were good, but we were expecting the lemon to taste more like lemonade and instead got a really sour and tart lemon that wasn't our favorite. read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

This shaved ice haven is a refreshing gem that exceeded my expectations. The use of premium toppings elevates the experience, allowing for delightful customization. The staff is not only friendly but also genuinely eager to assist in creating the perfect treat. The ambiance makes you happy walking in making it an ideal spot for families. Cleanliness is a priority here. Conveniently located, parking can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're a shaved ice enthusiast or a first-timer, this place offers a fantastic blend of quality, warmth, and a spectrum of flavors to please your palate. Highly recommended for a cool and enjoyable treat. In my own kids words "this is the best shaved ice place in Fresno" read more

Vampire Penguin - My son enjoying his shaved ice. - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

honestly, this place is pretty good, but the name of it is really bad, overall 5/10. while I was eating, I accidentally dropped it. the reason why is because there is to many bugs around, and it got in my eye, so I then had to get a replacement. read more

Another great visit at vampire penguin! Tried the strawberry shortcake, with cheesecake chunks added. Delicious! read more

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So many options. Halo Halo is always my favorite. Very light and fluffy. Not overly sweet.

I have been waiting to try this place for a while now. Just looks delicious! Icy sweet treat, it didn't disappoint! I asked what was most popular and the nice worker said the Smoreos was her favorite and I was set on something chocolate so that won. Paid for the order and it was ready quickly. The worker was really nice and said enjoy! Thank you! The restaurant is safe and clean! Super cute penguin This could be better than birthday cake! ;)~ Split it with my mother. It was really fantastic! A nice change! Tasty treat! Really tasty with the Oreo, graham and marshmallows! My mother enjoyed her half too! Great service and delicious snow treat! Highly recommended! read more

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Better than shaved ice, this place has shaved snow. I went to the previous vampire penguin that was in KoJa Kitchen many years ago and thought that was pretty good. This one is even better! They have a much larger selection of shaved snow and l toppings. My favorite so far is the paradise sunrise. I would also order again the peach cobbler, paulaberry and halo halo. The chocolatey ones like smoreo, Twix, and PB cups are okay if you're in a chocolate mood but I think the fruity signature flavors are the better way to go. They also have fun color changing spoons. Make sure to ask for a punch card, after 10 signature snows the 11th is free. read more

Vampire Penguin - Twix (L), paulaberry (center), paradise sunrise (R) - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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They have the best desserts! We have been to two other locations, and were very happy to see that one opened closer to home. We had the Mexican Candy, the Cotton Candy, the Dulce De Leche, and the strawberry. All were delicious! Tip: look at the menu before you go and know what you want because it is overwhelming. read more

Vampire Penguin - Cotton Candy - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

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I recently tried this place for the first time and loved the story behind it. They have an orgin story book for sale about the "vampire penguin" and stuffed animals of him which I thought was really cute. They also had plenty of different flavors that were very light and not too intense or too sweet. The ones pictured are twix, peanut butter cup, and pina colada. I did give three stars however because the service was not that great. This location closes at 9 and my family and I got there at around 8:20pm, which I think is still a decent time to order. As the cashier was taking our order, her manager (I'm assuming) was talking to us through her but in a very rude way. For example, my dad at first wanted the halo halo so as he was ordering that, the manager yells to the cashier across the store "tell them we're out of taro!" as if we couldn't hear. Then proceeded to tell her to make sure we don't sit inside because they are "closed" on the inside...we heard all of this and it just kind of made us feel rushed and feel bad for ordering. Again, the dessert was good but the service needs some help. read more

Vampire Penguin - Desserts Near Me - Fresno, California

This is the weirdest dessert experience I have ever had. Don't misinterpret the weirdness with how great it is. Apparently they flavor the water and then freeze it. This is not your typical Shave Ice and pour copious amounts of syrup over it. The flavor is part of the ice and it is not heavy or over sugary. We had the Twix and Peanut butter. Both were excellent but similar. They crumble a little candy over the top and add a garnish syrup and whipped creme. I can't wait to go back especially when it is 100 degrees in Fresno! read more

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Sooo happy I found this place! Located in a small plaza, parking lot in front of the store. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the worker was very welcoming and friendly. There's table seating inside and outside. We ordered the 3 signature shaved ice for $19 and got another one for Togo $7.50 regular size. I believe it comes in 3 sizes. Each flavor we picked out were delicious! Not too sweet and was very light and fluffy. We got the Twix, tuxedo, cotton candy and halo halo My family and I enjoyed this dessert and will definitely come back! read more

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We finally tried Vampire Penguin and they did not disappoint! I think many people, myself included, mistake it for just "shaved ice." This is sooo much better! The shaved snow is already infused with flavor whereas shaved ice is not. It has an airy creamy mouth feel and the toppings take it next level. We tried the s'mores snow and it was delightful! We will be coming back very soon. The inside is very Halloween-y and fun and the staff was very kind. read more

My mom, stepdad, and I went in to try the new hot dog deal (which is kinda weird that a shaved ice place sells hot dogs now..) but we wanted to see what it was all about. First, the worker in the front was very rude not sure what her name was but whoever was working on September 9th at 6pm, needs an attitude adjustment. I hope the owner/manager reads this. It took 30 minutes for one hot dog to be made. My stepdad asked for onions and sauerkraut on his. His had none of those and instead, jalapeños. I didn't think you could mess up so bad on a hot dog, and mind you we were the only ones inside so I'm confused on how it took so long and got it wrong? read more

Do not pass this place up! If your looking for a sweet treat here is the spot! We tried the Cocoa Loco, Cotton Candy, Mexican Watermelon and we give all three flavors a 10 out of 10! Shop is very clean and staff is very friendly. read more

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