Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Dessert: 5/5 I came here after visiting the River Walk! I visited this place while traveling on a hot, sunny weekend right when it opened, and it was an utter pleasure. Parking: there's plenty of street parking. I parked right in front of the dessert cafe. Free parking. Ambiance: it's a dark themed place with grey walls, a luxurious plush couch, and a dungeon-ish feel. It's more Halloween themed kind of style than luxurious. It's a cute mix of orange and black-grey themes. There's soft upbeat music in the background. Right when it opens is a great time to go! I nearly had the whole cafe to myself! Dessert: I ended up getting their pineapple cheesecake with cheesecake snow. It was light, fluffy, creamy. It's similar to Korean shaved ice or a lighter Italian shaved ice. It melts in your mouth and releases the sweetness. You can build your own and they have premade flavors such as turtle cheesecake, amaretto romance, cotton candy, vampy sour, orange dream, I love you Cheryl much, Mexican candy, pina colada. I ordered large, and I could definitely finish it all for myself! This is a chain that started in California. They start with a proprietary base, mix in the flavors, freeze it into a block, shave it, and then decorate it. In addition, the worker informed me that some of the cheesecake flavors have a homemade purée, with the strawberry cheesecake being the most popular. I'm 100% visiting again when I come back to Georgia! read more

Came here because of a recommendation from a dear friend and am so happy to have tried it. This was a refreshing after lunch treat. The service was awesome, treat was delicious and the decor is beyond cute. read more

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Ambience. B Service. A Food. A Price. B Found in heart of old north augusta main drag. Street parking available. Brightly lit fluorescent and themed vampires everywhere. They say their profits help community services. That's nice. Several tables for eating in. Service was very nice entering and helpful in figuring out what to order. The digital. Emus are helpful and a plethora of kids and adult choices. We ordered a flight of 3 today. 6 ounces each. Peanut butter, chocolate and a banana split . Very savory with sauces , brittles , cookies , fresh bananas ! Like eating a cold breath of fresh air. So light and fluffy! Very low cal, low sugar and low fat. My kind of dessert! I just would like to request my ice to get packed next time. Overall, I'm a fan! read more

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Vampire Penguin offers beautiful, decorated frozen treats with half the calories as traditional ice cream. The duo works quickly to serve the guests. This company also gives the profits to the Aiken and Augusta trade schools! read more

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This is not the shaved ice you got from the back of a truck or a van at the local gas station. You will not see a line of plastic containers, each filled with a liquid and marked with a flavor name. No, this is an experience that words can barely describe. The atmosphere immediately clue you in to that. Do they really love vampires? Or penguins? Or both? I can't tell you, but what I do know is you will find shaved ice like you've never had before. Whatever you order though, be sure to get it "stuffed". For that extra $1 you get frozen yogurt in the center. I went the Peaches n' Cream route for my first visit. And let me tell you, the plate was clean when I left. A perfect place for the warm months (which is most of the year around here) and for kids or kids-at-heart. Check it out for yourself! read more

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Reminds me of bingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert) but smaller portion for about the same price. Texture of the shaved ice is fluffy and light, like a snow, not like your typical Hawaiian shaved ice/sno-cones that have more solid ice particles. It's just that for the price, I feel like you're not getting a lot of value for it. If you're craving something with a similar texture to bingsu, then you're in for a treat. I haven't found another place that offers anything similar to this in Augusta. This place offers more American tastes than Korean tastes, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Came here, got a small strawberry cheesecake flavor, and split it with a friend. I liked the popping boba side topping. The presentation was very pretty. It was not too sweet and super refreshing. I like the Halloween/spooky type interior decor. It really suits my aesthetic. I'd probably come here again to try more flavors, but it won't be on my regular rotation of shops to go to. Maybe in another few months? read more

Vampire Penguin - North Augusta - Strawberry cheesecake but from a different angle - Shaved Snow Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

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TLDR: Solid concept, great to see in the North Augusta area, but leaves a little to be desired The "snow" (not sure what they call it) was super soft and textured pretty similar to snow. Love this version of shaved ice in general, like bingsoo, if you've heard of that. It's not super flavorful here though, couldn't taste the chocolate and coffee that much in the Polar Affogato one that I got. The flavor mainly came from the chocolate drizzle on top and the brownie chunks. The ambience is fun- perpetual Halloween/vampire/penguin theme! The concept is great but the execution of the desserts leaves a little to be desired. They seem... not worth the price... if Im basically tasting store-bought chocolate sauce and storebought brownies... but I may go back and try other flavors because it's a fun concept and we don't see it much here in Augusta. read more

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First, I love all of the themed decorations inside! This place is a whole experience. The employees are so friendly and helpful. I ordered the coffee toffee with chocolate syrup instead of caramel. So yummy!! And the texture is like somewhere between ice cream and shaved ice. It's so unique and pleasant. read more

Vampire Penguin - North Augusta - Coffee toffee with chocolate syrup instead of caramel - Shaved Snow Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

I got their Neopolitan-styled shaved ice and split it with some friends. If you've had bingsu before, this is similar, but I would say it's not as soft and flavourful. But, they still tasted really good and it satisfies the shaved ice cravings. Recommend this place for a quick hangout with some dessert! read more

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If you are looking for a spot with a guilt-free sweet treat, look no further! We wandered in here one day not sure what to expect, and were greeted by ultra-friendly and helpful staff who clearly like their job. Our first visit here we got the strawberry daiquiri and polar affogatao, which are the best ones we have ever gotten. Then other 2 times we did not love the ice as much, but it was still a nice treat. For those wondering, the ice isn't ice cream, and it isn't pure ice. It's not too cold on your teeth like you would expect, and dissolves in your mouth. It has a lot of flavor- in between an ice cone and an ice cream. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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I'm in love with this shaved ice. I keep getting the same thing It's a very light and delicious dessert. If you haven't tried it you're definitely missing out on a great treat. read more

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It was hard to decide which flavor to get as a first timer but the server quickly suggested the Strawberry cheesecake...It did not disappoint. The only negative thing i could possibly complain about was that I've been coming to Augusta for years and this is the first time I've heard about this place. Im hooked for life! read more

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This was a real fun place to go for a treat. Thought the price would be steep for a big group, but for a couple people it would be ok. They also have a Rewards program (so that's ALWAYS a plus for me). The unique setting was fun and I'd def go back, but I'd wait to build rewards before taking all the kiddos read more

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Very good desserts but very pricey. Not enough tables Service is good. We'd come back here.

Stopped by here the other day for some shaved ice. The inside of the store seemed almost halloween themed with all the vampires and black/orange color scheme. I ordered the coconut dream shaved ice expecting it to be like most snow cones ive had but the ice was way softer and lighter. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the texture and consistency is similar to korean shaved ice (bingsu). The main difference here is instead of asian flavors like green tea or sesame you are getting more ice cream parlor flavors such as chocolate, peanut butter, or banana split. I only wish the portion size was a bit bigger and a bit bigger quantity of toppings given the prices ($9 for a large, $7 for a regular). All in all a decent spot and will definitely return. A unique dessert spot in Augusta. read more

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Perhaps the most interesting dessert experience around. This place does shaved sweetened ice with additional toppings. I picked the Dulce De Leche and enjoyed the snow like fluffy texture of the shaved ice with a generous about of carmel, flan and whipped toppings. It was very sweet and not heavy, which is a good pick when we visit the CSRA during the summer time. I can't say I am a fan of the whole vampire theme, but I am a fan of healthier alternatives to ice cream this was exactly the remedy. The 2 picky family members that came with me had no complaints. I highly recommend giving this place A try. It will not disappoint! read more

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The guy that took our order gave my daughter the death stare for touching the edge of the menu .. I think he thought she would pull it up or something .. but it scared her and she isn't easily bothered.. that moment hasn't sat right with me since it happened.. Definitely won't be back . read more

This is definitely something I've never tried before. I remember always wanting to eat snow as a kid and now I got the opportunity to eat snow as a desert. It is a new spin on ice cream. I got the dolce de leche and added brownie bites to it. It was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was clean. The staff was friendly. There is only one table with two chairs provided for outdoor seating. The rest of the dining was inside; however, I noticed two customers ordered to go and their desserts were packaged in travel containers. I would definitely go again. There are so many other flavors to try. read more

Vampire Penguin - North Augusta - Dolce de Leche Snow with Brownies on the Side. It was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back and try Mexican Candy. - Shaved Snow Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

Employees were super nice! I love the decor! I've been a few times. This was my favorite! Strawberry lemonade!!! read more

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Tried it for the first time and I say it's delish, I got Dulce de leche (which surprises me that it's not too sweet it's just right. Also tried Strawberry cheesecake (wc the employee recommended this, I can say it's okay but i'm not a fan). The prices ranges to $7 and up. The only down side is that I wanted try the "Halo-halo flavor" that my friend recommended me and unfortunately they don't have that in this location. Overall it's a cute place and highly recommended. read more

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Such a cute and unique spot to get a different kind of cold and sweet dessert!!! Each of them are so delicious looking and they do not disappoint! They have such unique flavors and great prices! Totally worth a try and most definitely coming back! read more

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We sat outside. The dog couldn't come inside unless it was a service dog. The food was delicious. It's light in your stomach, low calories, but still very tasty. Lots of seating inside, nicely decorated, and such. read more

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First time & OMG...delicious. We all got something different. It's was so good. Soft & fluffy & the flavors are in your face. read more

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DEFINITELY recommend visiting for a sweet treat! The shaved ice cream is unlike anything I've had - super light and fluffy without missing out on anything that traditional ice cream offers. The staff was very friendly, and the owner brought us our ice cream! We tried the polar affogato (coffee and vanilla shaved ice cream with brownie) and can't wait to try more. Great menu with lots of choices. I'm excited that a new sweet spot opened up! read more

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The desserts taste light and creamy...not the 2 adjectives you'd usually use together to describe a dessert. They were delicious and so much fun to eat! I had the Mexican Candy which was fabulous. Sweet and tangy mango shaved ice drizzled with Caramel sauce, fresh watermelon that tastes sweet and tangy marinated in tajin, and a few pineapple popping bubbles for a variety of texture. My husband had the Strawberry shortcake and it tastes just like it!! We'll definitely be back for more!! read more

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This place is amazing! Doesn't even resemble shaved ice! It's like eating soft and fluffy snow! You have to try it! I tried the banana cream and husband got the tiramisu! Incredible! Great staff and owners! Please support small town business!!! read more

Love this place! The snow is amazing. High recxomend the orange or the toffee coffee. Or both!!! read more

Vampire Penguin - North Augusta - Toffee coffee!!!! So good and refreshing! - Shaved Snow Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

Staff knows what they are talking about, very helpful, kind and made it easier to understand what they sell! It's not ice cream lol death by chocolate was amazing with coffee. And the business was very clean and neat. I will definitely go back! read more

Next level dessert right here!!! It is so so good!!! The snow is so light, perfectly sweetened and beautifully presented! Will definitely be back! read more

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Today, my son Jacob Bennett and my daughter (Bridgett) Katelyn Davis and I went to Vampire Penguin in North Augusta. If we could give them 10 stars we would. The snow was was perfectly seasoned with flavor and the portion sizes were outrageous! I tried tiramisnow, Jacob got Chocolate covered s'berry, and Bridgett got banana snow with banana fruit and chocolate sauce! I'm so upset that we didn't get there sooner lol . The shop itself if decorated whimsically and the bathroom was amazing as well! If you get a chance go see them. All profits go to a local trade school!!! A local business helping local people! Well worth the visit and the money! read more

All profits from this store go to technical school scholarships! Go visit for an epic experience. The desserts are so flavorful, it will amaze you!! read more

1000 percent recommend vampire penguin. I'm from south Texas and happened to go visit Augusta never did I think I was going to taste that mind blowing ice cream. For starters we arrived and notice a cute shop then greeted by such a nice gentleman. We couldn't decide on the menu sooo many to chose from. We asked and he recommended the orange sorbet. And the the lava but instead of vanilla ice cream make it chocolate we loved them both. We are still talking about it. read more

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First thought was overpriced but when our desserts came out we were in AWE! The desserts looked just like the picture on menu. Very delicious and we will definitely be back! Mall town southern charm kinda place! read more

I tried to give it another shot, but again, no one wearing masks. You'd think a virus that's killed half a million people would inspire the business to take the proper precautions to protect its staff and customers considering we don't have much choice but to keep working. The owner allows people to cyber bully any negative reviews on FB that mention the masks. We're a year into this and it's downright irresponsible to not be taking precautions at this point. Well, just as much as y'all are allowed to not wear them or require them, we're allowed to warn others of your unethical practices. I won't be returning here. read more

Love their yummy desserts and every one who works there has been very friendly and nice.

I will be back to try everything on their menu. I had mango snow With watermelon, Caramel syrup and whipped cream topping. Fluffy light and delicious. Wonderfully priced. read more

My boyfriend and I tried this place today and we are blown away. We weren't quite sure what to expect, but the staff was friendly and helpful. The dessert was absolutely fantastic and delicious! It is 100% worth the money! It's very clean inside. Their decorations are absolutely adorable! I would recommend everyone to try this place!! read more

This place is witchcraft in a good way. I don't know what kind of magic goes on in the back but it is amazing. My favorite is the Orange Dream!. read more

Unique and Amazing! Flavors are definitely not shy! Left me scraping my plate wanting more! read more

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The food here was so good. I'll be coming back again to try other flavors. I've found a new favorite dessert shop. read more

Vampire Penguin - North Augusta - Tried the strawberry cheesecake and it was so good. - Shaved Snow Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina