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    Vampire Penguin - Twin Hickory

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Connie T.

    One of the few shaved snow spots in the Richmond area. Their menu is MASSIVE - a bit overwhelming so highly recommend looking at it ahead of time. They have tons of preset options or you can build your own. The shaved snow was super soft and flavorful. Each dessert was prepared as described. Substitutions were made easily. The employees are friendly and the owner is very passionate. This is a dessert you should have on the spot. They have plenty of seating inside. They also have ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, floats, boba tea, and other drinks.

    Melanie C.

    Unique dessert options. All three of the ones we chose were great. I personally loved the Halo Halo. Everything was clean and it was great that they have a coloring station for kids. This is a great place to come for an evening treat with the kiddos or to share with a loved one.

    Coffee Toffee
    Kate B.

    Great flavored, perfect for sweet tooth craving. Will return and try other flavors. Friendly staffs and helpful when it comes to help making decisions.

    Dave W.

    This was our first time trying a sweet treat like this. There are so many flavors and choices. The texture is very light and delicate, yet it stays together with practically no noticeable moisture or melting when you start eating. The flavors were delicious, very much like a light ice cream but with no cream I guess, hard to explain it, you should just try it. It got all positive reviews from my family and they can be picky.

    S'mores
    LeAn H.

    Been on a halo halo dessert search for a while. My friend mentioned about this spot and finally had the chance to check it out. So glad I finally did. Lots of cute penguin decorations and lots of choices to pick. I def jumped on the halo halo dessert and have no regrets. Went during a week night and had some seats inside. Super cute and the service was fast. Dessert was delicious and I can't wait to come back! (They do offer coupons in the mail at times so be sure to check that out too)

    Janice T.

    This was only my second time here, but I'm hooked! I even brought my punch card with me. It's a dessert shop that specializes in shave ice/bingsu, but offers milkshakes and Merch. The flavors are crafted after some of our various favorite classic cultural desserts such as MANGONADA, Thai tea, halo-halo, s'mores, PB & chocolate , and even an affogato! The ice is so light and finely, texturally soft having almost an ice cream feel. You can order three different sizes, small, medium or large. While I recommend enjoying your dessert inside, there is an option for take out. The lids work perfectly to contain your shave ice. A large size is sufficient to share between two people. Service was friendly and incredibly fast. My sister and I both ordered a polar affogato each, which wasn't served in a cup of coffee because it would most likely melt the shave ice and you would just end up with coffee. It did have a distinct coffee flavor topped with whipped creme , chocolate sauce and brownie bits, sprinkled with cocoa powder. It checks off all the qualifications for an indulgent coffee, & chocolate dessert lover without the heaviness & richness that can cause sluggishness. While I'm a huge chocolate fan, my sister and I decided on sharing the Mexican candy one. This blew us both away! It tasted like a super good MANGONADA! Topped with chamoy, it was a pleasant hurricane of sweet, savory, spicy and salty. Not to mention the tajin bursting with lime and chiles taking it to a whole other level. It was a fruit haven disco! It sounds odd but the fresh watermelon chunks were so juicy and the perfect balance. While I love chocolate and peanut butter and fruit ( not altogether), usually PB & chocolate is going to win that war. But the mango candy has me rethinking my faves. I haven't had a bad flavor yet! If you're looking for a different dessert that isn't overly sweet and is fantastically delicious that won't put you in a deep nap without the guilt. This is your place! Please bring one to VB!

    Top photo warm brownie. Bottom tuxedo .
    Pat H.

    It has been quite some time since we were here. Seems most do take out. Both smell great. Very sweet desserts. The tuxedo had marshmallows and strawberries and m&m's around it. The marshmallows tasted toasted. Didn't look it though. A good dessert finish after our Japanese sushi.

    Chrystal V.

    I brought my daughter here as she has been begging me for weeks. I got the Mexican candy which was different but I enjoyed it. The gentleman that assisted us was friendly and quick to get us our order. The seeting area isn't big but I've seen mich smaller. It was also cutely decorated for holloween. We will most deffinalty be back.

    Banana Cream Pie
    Belle A.

    The girls working the counter were super friendly and informative!! They greeted us with a smile and entertained our barrage of questions.. There was so many choices and flavors that it was a bit daunting, but given the hot summer day, we opted for the banana cream pie and the Pina colada!! So rich and creamy yet light!!!!

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    Aida S.

    Great service, yummy desserts! Taste like ice cream but very light! They come in 3 sizes small, regular and large. Ones in pics are large size. They all look and taste amazing!

    Han V.

    Vampire Penguin offers a great option for those opting for something lighter than traditional ice cream or frozen yogurt. Their snow is fluffy shaved ice that is available in a variety of flavors. They have a bunch of combinations on their menu as well as a build your own option so there is something to suit everyone! I got the halo halo which is basically a deconstructed version of the traditional Filipino dessert with jack fruit, red and white beans, ube paste, flan, coconut, and condensed milk on top of shaved taro flavored snow. The taro snow was very fluffy, creamy, and not too sweet which worked well with the sweetness of the toppings. The portion was a bit small for the price (ranges from $6-9) but you can taste the quality of their snow. The man (possibly owner?) who served us was incredibly kind and helpful. When I accidentally dropped some of my toppings on the floor trying to take a picture (-__-) he quickly offered to redo the toppings for me! He also gave us a bit of history behind the concept of the Vampire Penguin and that all made our experience a bit sweeter! I can't wait to come back to try their other flavors! Food: 4.5 Value: 3.5 Service: 5 Overall: 4

    Polar Affogato
    Tee B.

    I really wanted to like it but I didn't like it a lot. I'm not sure if it was the flavor or the super icy-ness (advertised as a light and fluffy). I ordered the Polar Affogato (Coffee and Vanilla Snow, Brownie Bites, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Cocoa Powder). I ordered the medium, seemed sorta slight on the toppings, $7 plus tax. I did let my daughter try and she said the same, maybe a fruit flavored option would be better, so we maybe we shall try again. The customer service and the concept: 5/5 but the flavor and texture 3/5. I'll follow up if I try it again. They do offer a customer loyalty program which is always a plus!

    The Special - Lemonade Watermelon
    Kong L.

    I was in the area and needed something to wash down the spicy food that I just ate at "Peter Chang" which is located a few miles down. I felt like I stuck gold! The moment I saw the photos on Yelp, I knew I had to stop by. It reminded me of the shaved ice you find in Hawaii. Wow! This was the closest I've had to Hawaiian shaved ice! The flavors were just right in every bite! I went with the special -- Lemonade Watermelon. Make sure to squeeze the slice of lemon on top. It will change the whole experience. It was such a nice treat! I can go for another one right now. Overall, fantastic customer service and a super friendly place. Come to find out, there are other locations throughout the USA.

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    First visit. I ordered the regular strawberry cheesecake. It was so tasty and light!

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    Great choices of deserts and excellent service. Always get it for there makes it a festive occasion. The decorations fit the theme.

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    First time here. I had a small pina colada because I didn't know if I would like it. I wish I had ordered a large. It was delicious!

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