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    Vampire Penguin

    4.8 (120 reviews)
    Special Hours 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    John A.

    This place is literally not over hyped, the hype is is worth it... the hype deserves it all. Its the second best dessert spot ive ever actually had. Definitely top tier in the IE. Its affordable, big portioned, flavors just burst out all over my tongue. I got the banana pudding one and the banana to syrup to snow ratio was immaculate. So much I want to try, definitely check this place out if you want some good dessert!

    S'Moreo and Melon Bomb
    Lawrence P.

    Love to see an independent business open up. This popped up on my socials and the hubby really wanted to give it a try. Convenient location across from The Mills. Don't see a lot of shaved snow places out this way so it's a nice change from the endless ice cream shops. We got two flavors - one fruity and one chocolate. Figured we'd try varying kinds. Husband and I both agreed the fruity side won. Melon Bomb - if you like melon this one was GOOD. Really bright flavors, almost candy-ish. Popping boba and fresh watermelon were perfect compliments. There was also some sort of drizzle on there. This one was our favorite by far. S'Moreo - this one was completely different from the Melon Bomb. Incredibly light and delicate flavor profile. You're getting almost just a hint of the chocolate. Honestly, for older Asians, this is probably right up their alley because it's "not too sweet". Due to the texture of the snow, it lends to a very airy chocolate. Talked to one of the owners for a minute and she was super nice. The place really gives that family-run vibe. 10/10. Support local small businesses!

    8/18/26 Green tea matcha shave ice
    Jennifer W.

    8/18/26 Cute tiny shave ice spot in Ontario (took over Mochinut) serving up creative shave ice concoctions & drinks. Staff are super friendly & attentive. There's plenty of outdoor seating, even with the umbrella & covered patio, it could not protect you from the blistering heat. Indoors, there were seating to accompany about a dozen customers. Parking is free at this shred lot (businesses such as Starbucks, Kultura, Sees Candies & Fish Hook. My friends & I shared shave ice: Thai tea, green tea matcha & peach cobbler. All were made to order & arrived in a timely manner. Boy did it hit the spot!!! Everything tasted fresh & not too sweet. My favorite was the peach cobbler-tangy & sweet. Great visit & tiger time with friends escort

    Andreya P.

    My husband and I tried Vampire Penguin and got the Mexican Candy and Strawberry Shortcake shaved ice. Everything was so good! The shaved ice was perfectly blended, and all the flavors went together so well. We really enjoyed both and are definitely coming back to try more flavors! The customer service was also very nice and welcoming. There isn't a ton of seating inside, but they do have additional seating outside, which is a nice option. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend giving Vampire Penguin a try

    Mexican Candy
    Jessica C.

    Fun themes and flavors of shaved ice you likely haven't had before. I'm not usually a fan of shaved ice when it's just crushed ice with syrup but this place is definitely more than that. Flavors are infused before ice shaving and you can tell the difference. They also have some fun drinks and dirty sodas so it's a fun, sweet experience for all. It was a great way to cool off on a hot day. Staff are friendly and polite with opening the door for you, making you feel welcome when it's your first time and clearing the table for you.

    Courtney M.

    12/10 such a great business! Not only were they delicious! But they had so many more flavors I want to try, now I have to go back! The service was awesome. I got to meet one of the owners and have a chitchat about the business. I really truly think this is a great product. It was so good and a lot less calories then your typical cheesecake or other type of dessert. It's not quite ice cream and not quite shaved ice. It's something in between and so good. The place is so cute too. I love all the decorations on the walls. Everything came out picture perfect! Can't wait to go back!

    Snow Thaiger (to-go) $7.99 10/10
    Malina C.

    This family owned business is serving up delicious Shaved Snow desserts and Dirty Sodas. Snow Thaiger: The Thai tea flavor is infused into the snow and tastes like an authentic Thai tea. Wasn't sure about the Oreo crumbles at first, but it wasn't bad. 10/10 Atomic Apple Dirty Sodas: Reminds me of the Sour Apple Slush from back-in-the-day TGI Fridays drink menu. IYKYK. I replaced the Mountain Dew with Sprite. The candy apple rings on top were a cute addition. I would have liked more cream (dirty), but overall it was really good. 8/10 Definitely will be back to try other flavors. They do have a strawberry lemonade snow on the menu but when I got to the register to order, I was told that the flavor wasn't available yet. Not sure why it was on the menu already and not covered. Also, it wasn't on the sold out flavor board neither, so that was kinda weird.

    Kids size chocolate covered banana snow
    Destiny P.

    My husband and I saw this place while driving by and holy smokes. Absolutely amazing! I don't even know where to begin! First bite review: 10/10 I got the chocolate covered banana snow(kids size) and it was not at all what I was expecting in the best way! It was so soft, the flavor of the banana snow with the chocolate and candy exploded in my mouth for a nice cool yummy flavor! They have so much to offer and the best customer service ever! It's nice and cool inside and they even have children's books and plushies! Come check this place out!

    Mexican Candy Snow and Horchata Snow
    Brandon E.

    Wow! What a pleasant visit I had at Vampire Penguin on this hot summer day. The staff were so friendly and the vibes were immaculate. We ordered the Kids 8oz Mexican Candy Snow and 8oz Horchata Snow. Both were refreshing, sweet, and rich in flavor. The snow was so light so I don't feel guilty while eating it. Next time I will get a bigger size! We also ordered the Razzle Dazzle Dirty Soda. I will definitely be back!

    Peach Cobbler
    Charlene C.

    I've had Vampire Penguin bookmarked for a while and was patiently waiting for them to open. They're in the same plaza as Scramblers right next to Kulturas and by the Starbucks. They finally opened on June 12th. If you're familiar with the area, this spot used to be Cream previously. They have various locations but this is the first one in Southern California! They're known for their shaved snow and dirty sodas and is exactly what we ordered. It's so cute inside and they have a couple chairs set up where you can take photos. Last Sunday, my husband got the Very Berry and I got the Mocha Latte. The snow is literally so soft. They use their OWN syrups for the shaved snow and the more common syrups like Torani and DaVinci for the drinks. We both loved it and then we got a couple dirty sodas, peach and raspberry. It's family run and owned which is awesome. Definitely worth it for a nice treat. My husband literally could not stop talking about it so on Thursday after work we came again. This time we shared the Peach Cobbler. Wow I really liked that one!! Will order it again for sure.

    Strawberry Lemonade & Smores
    Tony C.

    First time trying this place. Flavor was good. Employees were friendly. The Halo Halo was really good.

    Outdoor area
    Briana H.

    This place came up on my social media and we wanted to come and support a new local business. We called in advance to ask about Summer hours because online indicated that it closed at eight 8 PM. However, when I called, they said they were open until 10 PM. We arrived close to 9:15 PM and were greeted immediately as we walked in by a friendly young lady. They have one main sign that list a few options and the other two screens have specials cycling every few seconds. So, it does require patience and attention. Here's what we ordered. Horchata: 9/10 delicious and loved the crunch factor of the toast cereal. Melon: 8/10 my husband liked it but it tasted artificial to me. A pineapple blueberry (I forget the name): 8/10 this was on the sweet end for me. Prices are a little on the high end as we paid $33 dollars for the three and mine was a kid size and the other two were the medium size. They do offer a rewards program and is refreshing. They do offer dirty sodas and boba drinks. After ordering, we sat outside where they offer corn hole and a Jenga set. There are a few tables to sit outside and have a couple inside. Even after they dropped off our order, they came back to ask us about our experience and asked for honest feedback. Loved the mere fact that they wanted to make sure our experience was exceptional. Overall, we will definitely be back! Giving 4/5 starts due to price point.

    Jagruti L.

    Are you craving for shaved snow dessert? Then this is the spot for you. Ordered Horchata Snow - it comes with Horchata Snow, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Condense Milk with Caramel Drizzle. Mmmm! It was so delightful. It was light and airy, too. I love it how it just melts in your mouth. Service was awesome. Ambiance is cute with Vampire spooky theme. They have tables outside and inside. Plenty of parking space in the lot. I will definitely come back.

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    Perfect fluffy texture and the flavors taste so fresh!!! The workers were very welcoming and nice, we will definitely be back!

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