Vampire Penguin is spooky fun! Love the Halloweenesque decor. Such fun photo opps! I didn't know what to expect when I heard shaved ice, but I could best describe it as a lighter version of ice cream. The Twix, chocolate and caramel sauce were a perfect mix. A great snack that was delicious, but not overly rich or filling. The staff was very friendly and went out of rheir way to make our experience a positive one. I couldn't ask for better service and will be back to try some of the other options I was eyeing. Thank you Yelp! read more

It was interesting to see that each Vampire Penguin location does their menu differently! The Mount Pleasant location offers Açaí Bowls and has expanded their menu just a tiny bit to include matcha, tajin chamoy, and more. We noticed that both of our orders came in a smaller 12 ounce size rather than the larger 16 ounce that we ordered. We brought it up, and the staff apologized and made us an additional 12 ounce each to make up for the mistake. We were super pleased with their customer service, and even more so that we ended up with full tummies of 24 ounces of dessert! We had the Affogato and Twix, and the Affogato was our favorite. It's coffee, chocolate, and vanilla with brownie bits. We also loved that the staff came over to our table to check on us and chatted, which was sweet and personable. The ambience was quiet and clean inside too. Vampire Penguin is our absolute favorite, and they made our Mother's Day eating adventure very special. read more

Vampire Penguin - Polar Affogato - Shaved Ice Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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We just went to Vampire Penguin for the first time, it was amazing you definitely have to try it. To understand how good the ice cream is, you have to try it for yourself! I cannot believe it was shaved ice when I had it, as it tastes just like ice cream except it's much lighter. read more

I went to this location due to the hype about the frozen treats. I was greeted promptly , when I walk in with a smile. The young lady behind the counter could tell that I had never been there before and was. Quick to explain all of the unique deserts available. I set my eyes on the smores snow with her calling back to another employee in the back my order. They quickly prepared my order and even offered me a free drink. I retrieved a coconut water because I was trying to see if I liked it.... Unfortunately I was not impressed with it.... in a nutshell , it is an awesome place to go and relax while having a sweet treat! read more

Vampire Penguin - The sitting area! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

What can I say about Vampire Penguin?? Just go and enjoy it. It's delicious and lite. There are so many different flavors to choose from. I like to try the specials because you never know when they'll be back. We have had them from the food truck, but I am thrilled for them that they finally got a brick and mortar store. It can be a little difficult to find, just make sure to go to the side of the strip mall facing Chuck Dawley and not Coleman. The staff there are great and very helpful when trying to decide what to have!! They also have very cool merch!! There's a tank I want but they only had smalls in stock. Ask them about the name, they love to share!! read more

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Yum!! I had Vampire Penguin growing up and when I heard it was coming to Mount Pleasant I was so excited! I order the s'moreos and it was delicious. The graham crackers and Oreo crumbs are read more

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Every visit to Vampire Penguin is awesome! I'm always greeted with a smile. Upon entering, you will notice that the floor is an art piece in itself! The atmosphere is very Halloween-esque and Gothic. It's a dessert bar for goths! Vampy, the mascot is really cool. The food is excellent! If you like Halloween or enjoy Gothic culture, this place is for you!! read more

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I was told about Vampire Penguin but had no idea what to expect. It sounded interesting, "shaved snow", but what does that even mean? Well let me tell you what it means... it means a delicious, sweet, savory, light dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without making you feel full or adding thousands of extra calories. It's a win win. Jerry was ridiculously helpful when we were trying to decide what to get. He walked us through the menu and explained that they can pretty much customize what you want by mixing and matching what they offer. We were also there when they received a phone call from someone asking about gluten free options. Not only do they have gf items, they make sure that the equipment they're using isn't contaminated and understand the seriousness of cross contamination. We will absolutely be back. Don't sleep on Vampire Penguin. It's a great space with wonderful desserts! read more

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If you're looking for something really different and unique, Vampire Penguin is the place to go in Mount Pleasant! Definitely delicious and especially cool for beating the heat, this shaved gourmet ice comes in a variety of flavors and I believe they even have some adult beverages too! On this visit, we had the tuxedo chocolate strawberry dessert, which really hit the spot on a Friday afternoon. I was especially excited that the girls working there were very cheerful and knowledgeable about the desserts, since I had never had one before. You'll be surprised how much it's like ice cream and full flavored. Parking was sufficient, it was easy to get in and out being so close to Chuck Dawley Blvd. Guten Appetit! read more

Vampire Penguin - Tuxedo Chocolate with Strawberries - Shaved Ice Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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This is a very new place of shaved ice desserts. But it is awesome. Was greeted immediately coming through the door with a friendly face willingly to help me make a choice and her name was Rish. I asked for her recommendation and ended going with one of her choices. The decor is quite interesting and different but was very well done. read more

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Such a great treat and doesn't weigh you down. All the taste and flavor you could want. Everyone is always so nice and the vibes are phenomenal! read more

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Unreal. Like what even is this? I got the Polar Affogato and it was the perfect amount of sweet, refreshing and coffee inspired. Such kind staff and fun vibe. I will be back to try more flavors. Thank you! read more

Vampire Penguin - Shaved Ice Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Finally got around to trying the new dessert spot down the street in Mt Pleasant , Vampire Penguin ‍ This isn't your typical shaved ice--it's fluffy, light, and melts just like real snow! My niece went for the Polar Affogato (coffee + vanilla snow, brownie bites, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and cocoa dust). I had the peanut butter one (can't remember the exact name), but if you're a PB lover like me, this is IT--complete with chunks of Nutter Butter cookies. Both were so good! Plus, the vampire-themed decor is super cute, and the lady at the counter was amazing at helping us decide what to order. Definitely a sweet spot worth checking out! read more

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I had no clue what to expect and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the peanut butter shaved snow and it was delicious. Service was pretty quick - there was only one person ahead of us and we came in on labor day. It's very light and flavorful. Nothing like the typical shaved ice in fruity flavors I always got when I was younger which is what I was thinking prior. I would definitely eat this again! read more

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This place is awesome! I love the vampire aesthetic. It was really spooky but cute too. The owners were so nice - explaining the menu to us. The "snow" was great! The consistency was very light but different than a snow cone. It was like a light fluffy ice cream kind of? I loved it and will be back soon ! read more

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So insanely good! Hard to describe which is part of what makes this place so fun. The toppings offer something for everyone from boba balls to butterfinger. Definitely worth checking out. We will be repeat customers! read more

I'm from Honolulu and this is by far the best shaved ice I've had outside of Hawaii. If it was closer to my house I'd be here almost every day. The strawberry cheesecake is delicious. Can't wait to try all their other signature flavors read more

The best dessert my mom and I have ever had. So different from any regular shaved ice or ice cream... I could 20 of the Miami Vice and never be full. Staff was so sweet!! read more

Vampire Penguin - Shaved Ice Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

We stopped by Vampire Penguin in Mount Pleasant and had such a great experience once we found it! GPS brought us to the Goodwill store - the opposite end of the strip mall - it's the smaller mall on Coleman Blvd. The shop has a fun, welcoming vibe, and the staff was incredibly friendly and patient while we decided what to try. The desserts here are so unique -- the shaved snow is light, airy, and melts instantly, almost like a cross between ice cream and fresh powdery snow. My husband got the Strawberry Cheesecake which was the highlight of the visit! The strawberry and vanilla shaved snow is perfectly smooth and creamy, and the fresh strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, and sweet drizzle make it taste exactly like a light, refreshing strawberry cheesecake. It's sweet without being heavy, and every bite feels like a little cloud of dessert. Easily a new favorite. Pollar Affagatto If you love coffee desserts, this one is a must-try. The combination of coffee and vanilla snow gives it a mellow espresso flavor, and the brownie bites and chocolate drizzle take it to the next level. It's rich but still surprisingly light -- the perfect mix of coffee, dessert, and creamy snow. It felt like an affogato but way more fun. I get the black dark decor based on the name but for me personally that was a bit too dark of a vibe for me and could be cleaner inside but you can eat outside with a couple of tables on the sidewalk. Overall, Vampire Penguin is such a unique spot for something different. The flavors are creative, the portion sizes are generous, and everything tastes super fresh. We'll definitely be back -- the Strawberry Cheesecake and Pollar Affagatto were both amazing just on the pricey side for shaved ice so consider it a higher end treat. read more

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Definitely a different type of dessert! Such a cool idea & it's lite and delicious! Service was quick & professional!

Fantastic little joint near the beach and the perfect stop on the way there or back. Give this place a try. Mango Bango was a perfect treat! Cool interior and love the name! read more

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We had such a great experience at Vampire Penguin! The kids couldn't get enough of the shaved ice, it's unlike anything we've had before. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The s'mores and strawberry cheesecake creations were delicious. You can tell they put thought into every layer, from the toppings to the syrups. Super fun atmosphere and friendly staff too. This will definitely be a regular stop for us! read more

What a great find during our visit to Charleston. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had the Mexican Candy and the Polar Affogatto. Both were delicious. If you are in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in for a visit. read more

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Really cool concept! It's like snow ice cream and shaved ice combined . Lots of choices for flavors. Very helpful employee taking orders.

The service and food were both great. We had never Ben here before and the lady working explained everything to us perfectly

Vampire Penguin has the best sweet treats ever. The texture was amazing! Very light and fluffy. 10/10!

Very surprising texture, like frozen cotton candy! So good, we will be returning for sure!

This place is so cute and unique with the yummiest desserts! Easy parking - welcoming staff - really fun decor - kid friendly - with the lightest yummiest desserts in a huge variety of choices - can be customized as well - and a wonderful presentation! High recommend! You can indulge and not feel too full! Go eat Snow! read more

Great family run place. I had the Tirami-SNOW and it was delicious. Light but flavorful. A perfect dessert after a large meal!

The desserts here make you want to come back every day! The staff is courteous and professional and the atmosphere fun and welcoming. The menu has something for everyone. So glad we have the Vampire Penguin to enjoy!! read more