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    Vampire Penguin

    4.9 (56 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Neapolitan with brownie pieces
    Laura M.

    I loved shaved ice growing up and couldn't believe a place opened up near me that does different flavors with so many topping options!

    Jodi R.

    Yummy once again! It was pretty bsy, they were cleaning tables and working around everyone. Super friendly staff and clean place!

    Olivia N.

    Went on a Thursday evening for birthday! Earlier in the week I received a $15 coupon from being signed up for their rewards. This bought me a WHOLE flight. Yup you read that right; three plates of full sized shaved snow. We got cotton candy snow with gummy worms and strawberry syrup, vanilla snow with chlorate syrup and sprinkles, and then their Fitz snow (can't quite remember what it is called). Had a lovely time sitting outside and chatting with one of the owners. Hand's down one of my favorite sweet treat places in STL.

    Fitz's Cardinal Cream
    Brian M.

    Where is the sixth star? This place is amazing! It is shaved ice that comes out exploding with flavor, it is light and fluffy and feels like a melt in your mouth taste of heaven on earth. I got the Fitz's Cardinal Cream, my daughter had the Vampuccino, and my son went with the Cloud Candy. They were all amazing (mine was the very best though) :) The people working here were equally amazing. Fun must visit place!

    Build Your Own,  chocolate and cotton Candy with sprinkles
    Ashley R.

    My son really likes their ice because you can pick whatever you want and they have a lot of options. We aren't big on ice cream because it's too heavy but shaved snow ice is light and fluffy. Location is great, you'll just need to find parking. It's a cute meme spot with a couple chairs inside. They typically have chairs outside during warmer months too. As we walked in, 2 of the staff was sitting using their computer which was fine however I did not hear them greet us. It felt as if we were disturbing them for a moment. However, as we left, they were pleasant and thanked us for stopping in. We ordered our food to go but the boys couldn't wait to devour their frozen ice. I had a few bites of everyone's and it was so good. Very light and delicious flavors. This will be our go to when we want to treat ourselves. It's a little far from where we live but worth the drive.

    Danielle G.

    So happy we stopped here! The person working here was so nice to us and helpful with my son's allergies, plus the place is cheerfully decorated with tables inside and outside to sit at and enjoy your treats. The desserts are perfect, not too heavy or sweet - I got the Strawberry Cheesecake and it was delicious, with fresh strawberries and whipped cream plus cheesecakes bits. My kid loved his fruity pebble topped confection and my husband devoured his Strawberry Shortcake.

    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Kevin C.

    This was such a tasty dessert. I got the strawberry cheesecake. The texture of the shaved ice was so soft and creamy. And the toppings included a generous amount of strawberry slices and cheesecake bites that paired really well. The syrup was slightly too sweet but could be balanced out by the shaved ice. The price is also very reasonable (around 10 bucks) for something that can be shared by two, and service was efficient. Seating indoors is limited but you can sit outside.

    Taquera W.

    I mean, we cleaned the PLATE. I'm writing this on the way home from eating it because I loved it that much We knew what we wanted when we walked in so it too no time for us to get it. They are made to order and clearly made with love Cute little shop in the CWE so be prepared to find parking The texture of the ice cream is beautiful and smooth and the toppings on this one are classic and simple and pair really well with the ice cream. The only thing I would suggest is adding a few larger pieces of graham cracker cause we love a lil crunch But we will for sure be back because they also make these in a frappe!

    Sara G.

    Thanks Yelp St. Louis for satisfying our sweet tooth at Vampire Penguin in the Central West End. This is a shaved ice concept, but don't let that fool you it's like a thick cotton candy on steroids type ice. The charming owners were both hilarious and so welcoming. They welcomed us like long-lost cousins, let us film every glittery second, and then served us the gooey butter cake. What's not to love? I had to physically remove myself from the area. Zero self-control. Negative willpower. If sugar could flirt, this would be a full-blown love affair. Go immediately.

    Claudine L.

    Cute little dessert spot. The texture was very surprising and soft which I was not used to. I did find it a bit sweet but it might be the flavour I chose. I'll definitely check it out again. Staff was nice and friendly and service was quick.

    Stephanie K.

    Delicious shaved ice! We got Strawberry Cheesecake and Tres de Leche! Friendly service! Street meter parking! Space is small! Recommend bouncing after eating, especially if they're busy... or taking it to go.

    Mango snow with chamoy
    Lydia C.

    The owners are enthusiastic and good at recommending toppings/sauces to go with your flavor of snow. I was craving Mango and just missed their seasonal offering, so I was pleased to build my own. The presentation is always lovely, too.

    Dulce de Leche
    Stacey C.

    A new dessert shop opened and I had to go try it! This dessert concept is very cool. It's kind of like Italian ice but more soft and snowy. I ordered the Dulce de Leche which included bananas, a caramel drizzle, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and crème brûlée from Havanas. It was so light and airy, but satisfying at the same time. The staff was super nice and gave us this recommendation. They also mentioned having a seasonal menu. I can't wait to come back and try their other flavors!

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    Freaking amazing and the most beautiful delicious dessert ever. Not heavy. Light. The owners are so cute. Good people.

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    I've already been three times! It's fantastic and the staff are welcoming and very excited about their business!

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    service was great! the snow was even better, we loved the strawberry cheesecake. we will be coming back!!

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    If you want the BEST snow cone in SoCo... look no further…read more This place has quite the reputation... in many ways! What's so great about a snow cone you ask????? WELL... let's start with the ice. You can't beat how smooth their ice is! It melts in your mouth and you barely need to chew any piece. Next... the juice. Sometimes you want to ask for extra juice... but fear not, for its plenty! By the time you get to the bottom you use the straw to suck up some of that juicy goodness to get to more of that fabulous ice! Then, the SIZES!!!! I get a small. Why? Its NOT small! Whatever size you order its double the size of the cup, They fill the cup with ice, then stack a second cup on top then juice it up! The flavors. Its crazy how many flavors they have! I stick with my three fabs... Cherry, Banana, or Rum and Butter! MMMMM! I hear their Tiger Blood is also awesome. Now... what do YOU need to do to prepare for this snow cone goodness? BE PREPARED and KNOW YOUR ORDER. Know what size you and your group want and what flavor. When you get to the window, they will ask you what size - then after that, the flavor. IF you aren't prepared you might not make the stand owners happy and they "may" yell NEXT! But the lines are long and they want to keep the line moving and serving more yummy snow cone goodness to all their loyal customers! Go Forth and Snow Cone!

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    Sno-Biz - Mmmmmm sold! Banana butter rum mix!!!!

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