I got this place at the 420 fest and they have the best snow cones i've ever had!! I'm usually not…read morethe biggest snow cone fan but this was literally my favorite i've ever had. The people were really nice when helping us and they were super organized with how busy the festival was. the only thing is that I wish they didn't only do events because I'd go there all the time!

My daughter and I visited the truck on Saturday. First, the truck looks great. At night it lights…read moreup and looks great. They also had a food truck that night. The employees were super nice. They have a bunch of seasonal flavors that are too cute. Our snow cones were delicious. My daughter and I LOVE snow cones. Sugaree has "good ice". It was soft and just perfect. Highly recommend.

Yum! We got two Medium Snowcones $4 each- I had the pina colada and my bf had the banana berry-…read morethey were delishhh! Also had to get a $.25 snowball :) We were having a horrible day with a broken down car and came across this little snow cone shop. I wish I would've gotten the kind man's name who was running the shop- thanks for making our day better!

Nothing says "we made it to spring" like the opening of Tropical SNO snow cone stand. Personally,…read moresnow cones (Merriam-Webster says both sno-cone and snow cone are correct spellings) do nothing for me. But they jazz my kid so much they are worth every ridiculous cent I've every paid for one. And the flavors at Tropical SNO are pretty awesome. (Check our the photo). We take swing dance lessons just behind the parking lot where the snow cone stand sits, and we watched it all winter, sad and lonely and shuttered against the cold. We celebrated when we spotted its lights on last week and we had to stop. I had forgotten how enormous these shaved ice treats are. And the cups they serve them in are way better than those stupid paper cups you get elsewhere. And for those of us who just want a coffee to avoid all the calories -- they have that too. Tip - you can't see this place from Manchester Road it's hidden back off Old Meramec in a parking lot. Keep going. Your GPS isn't leading you the wrong way.

BEST SNO-CONE IN ST. LOUIS HANDS DOWN!!!…read more Pretty much the only worthwhile thing I learned from my high school boyfriend was the location of this sno-cone place. If you want the perfect sno-cone, go here. They literally soak your sno-cone in juice. Literally...it's dripping with sugary goodness. And how good is their flavor selection??? It covers the side of the sno-cone hut. They also pile the ice on...and it's perfect ice. Smooth, no chunks...it's amazing. And....it's cheap! Not to mention, the couple that runs the place...I mean...wow. They are at least half the experience. They fight with each other and will tell you their life story if you let them. Plus...the crazy sno-cone lady (as my sister has lovingly come to call her) has actually written a book!!! How fantastic and ridiculous is this place?? A word of warning, on good nights, the line can get loooooooong, and though not surprising...it's cash only. I mean come, it is a hut on the side of Telegraph Road in a fairly abandoned strip mall parking lot. What do you expect? Also, for the do-gooder in you: They donate a ton of their proceeds to injured veterans. So...it's a guilt free sno-cone. Completely worth the drive to far out South County...trust me.

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!

Shaved Ice or Snoball?! I grew up, calling them snowballs, and when I found Pakka B's I was…read morethrilled with Joy! All the flavors just brings back so many childhood memories of asking my family for a couple dollars to get one I typically always order Tigers Blood with extra juice. This is a wonderful summer treat or after school reward if you have children. They have picnic benches outside that you are able to sit to enjoy the weather with this sweet iced treat!! They do not accept credit/debit cards so make sure you have cash when stopping by.

Me and my family love coming here on hot summer days. They offer a variety of flavors and you can…read moreadd ice cream. You can enjoy the treats there or go to the park that's down the street. Make sure you bring cash because that's their only payment option.

I have been coming to this little snow cone place for a few years. My husband loves snow cones and…read morefound this place. They have SO many flavors in addition to MANY sugar-free flavors that are also VERY good! Even one of their smallest sizes is a decent size. They fill each cup with the perfect ratio of juice to ice. If you love juice, you can request extra for a small price. I also LOVE the texture of their ice. Small, powder like and chewy vs. large ice chips. The fine ice absorbs the juice making for a perfect snow cone. The best snow cones any day, but especially on an oppressive St. Louis summer day. The service here is also very friendly!

Very good shaved ice, it is very fine. A huge selection of flavors and a variety of sizes. I can't…read morepick a favorite they all good...so far. I am determined to try every flavor.

Fast drive through service with custard or light ice cream offered with a bunch of different…read moreofferings. I love the Hard Rock, hard shell chocolate and cashews. My husband like Doozle Sticks which is shell chocolate, mixed nuts and bits of ice cream cones. It's worth the drive! People are always sitting outside eating their ice cream and enjoying family time. Great first date spot!

We love custard but I wish it was sweeter. I'd come back to try some other flavors. I had the swirl…read moreand thought it was ok. Next time I will try a sundae and not a custard. I saw a few people come out with sundaes. They did look delicious.

What Silky's calls a "sundae" is misleading. It's simply ice cream with one topping--no nuts,…read morewhipped cream, or cherry. At most ice cream shops, those are standard. Here, each one costs extra, and that is not clearly explained. The menu board makes this worse by showing sundaes pictured with whipped cream, nuts, and cherries, even though customers do not receive those unless they pay extra. This creates false expectations. I witnessed a Vietnam Veteran struggle to place an order because the employee could not clearly explain what he would actually receive. It was upsetting to watch. I've also had repeated issues with to-go orders being incorrect, and preparation is inconsistent. This location has gone downhill. Management needs to address customer service and menu clarity. Hoping they can turn this place around.

Silky's is overrated to me for frozen custard. Yes, it's silky and smooth, definitely will give…read morethem that but the taste could definitely be better. It's missing something extra, extra. I prefer STL Custard in Rock Hill. The employees are friendly and helpful but I'm just not feeling their custard.

This place has been around for years serving delicious sno cones! I used to live off Lavinia when I…read morewas a teen and we'd walk over here often. Nowdays, I don't live as close, but we still stop in every once in a while when we're in the area. They're supposed to be open 11-11 everyday. Those are great hours for a sno cone shack, especially in the winter. However, went here Monday around 5 and they had a closed sign in the window. No biggie, could've been a staffing issue. Luckily, we were just in the area and decided to stop in on a whim, so we weren't put out. They're usually pretty fast and consistent. Their ice is one of my faves in the area. If you're in the area and they're open, stop by.

Brought the kids I nanny here and we all loved them! Soft ice, big sizes, lots of flavors, and…read morefriendly workers!