I grew up in Taiwan where, on hot, muggy summer nights when it was just too miserable to stay indoors, my siblings and I would walk down the street to a street vendor and get a cold shaved ice topped with brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. Absolutely the best way to cool down! I was thrilled to discover Ice Monster in Walnut Creek! Not only can I get an authentic Taiwanese shaved ice, but they have an incredible variety of ice flavors (strawberry, mango, green tea, etc) and toppings. They also have boba tea (which also originated in Taiwan), milk tea, regular ice cream, freshly cooked Chinese finger foods, and more. The place has tables inside and out and is always immaculate. I also really appreciate that they don't add the problem of landfills overflowing with plastics! They use real dishes and real silverware. I don't know of any other place that conscientious. I have been going here for 8 years. It was started by a couple from Taiwan and the owners the last several years are from China. They keep the place open seven days a week, but even with that grueling work schedule, the customer service is always fantastic. They go out of their way to keep their customers happy. Apparently, I'm not the only one who loves the place, because when school gets out, the place is filled with teenagers and families with children. It's a great place to hang out. I've tried other places in the East Bay, but this is my absolute favorite place for Chinese shaved ice, boba tea, and other yummy foods. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Recommended by a friend so we gave it a try, the place is empty when we went so no need for us to queue. Service is quick & we enjoyed our cold treats read more

Ice Monster - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Exactly what I needed to satisfy a chocolate craving! This place is a true local business and I love supporting them. They have an array of drinks and food to choose from and they're located in a fairly large plaza. Easy breezy parking. Service was quick! I ordered through the kiosk as soon as I walked in. There's some seating so it's a great place to hang out with friends and family. My order: Regular chocolate slush with boba. It's the perfect amount of me. I think the boba could be a bit more chewy (my preference) but overall pretty solid. 8/10 read more

Ice Monster - Regular chocolate slush with boba - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

great service and good drinks love them. Popcorn chicken is good also. great service and good drinks love them. Popcorn chicken is good also. read more

Ice Monster - Menu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

After having lunch at Tanoshi's , we wandered across the plaza to Ice Monster. This was my first time here so exploring the the menu and pics on the window we decided to check it out. This a smoothie , shave ice, boba , bread toast establishments. Lots of pics of customers in the wall with their creations . I ordered the mango shave ice with mango syrup and mochi balls . The shaved ice melted in my mouth the moment they came in contact . Delish and so refreshing ! I ordered the "kid" size which was plenty for 2.... They also have a regular and large size as well. Good way to end my lunch with a refreshing dessert. Easy to fine , clean , greeted when entering . Nice local spot . read more

Ice Monster - Mango shave ice mango syrup mochi balls - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Our family goes oftern to Ice Monster and we always get great service and tasty food and drinks. Favorite drink is Pina Colada Smoothie. Popcorn chicken and fries are great, too. The place is clean, a lot of seating space, inside and out. The menu is HUGE and a lot of items are unique. The owner is super nice and brings the order personally to us. We are so happy to have this place in our neighborhood! read more

We got some cold treats here today and they were really good. My husband got their Honeydew Shaved Snow with lychee jelly. It was super soft like shaved ice and super flavorful. The texture was really nice and the jelly gave it a bit of a crunch. I got the Orange Cream Slush with whipped cream. It tasted like an orange Julius but even better. It's a small spot but they have nice tables and also higher tables and stools. It was pretty busy for a work day. We will definitely be returning this summer for more cold treats. read more

Ice Monster - Honeydew Shaved Snow with lychee jelly - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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My nephew liked his oreo smoothie, he's 10, lol, but my taro milk tea taste nothing like taro, it just taste like the milk left over when you finish a bowl of cereal. I ordered a Thai tea instead, it was worst than the first one. I see a lot of pics of teenagers on the wall, so this is probably a cool little hang out spot for them, just not the quality of boba or smoothies that I'm used to. read more

Ice Monster - Out for smoothies with my nephew - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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When we arrived, there were 4 customers enjoying drinks outside but the interior was empty. Shortly after we ordered, the restaurant was packed, so we got very lucky with timing. There were 2 staff working who were friendly and worked quickly. The interior was clean, and so was the bathroom. They were sold out of mango, coffee, and watermelon, so I ordered the honeydew shaved snow with lychee and mango jelly. It was scrumptious and there was plenty to share among the 3 of us. The shaved snow is creamier than shaved ice, which I really appreciated on a sunny, 84-degree day. My husband ordered the Pina colada drink and my son ordered the Blue Raspberry Italian soda. Those drinks were ok, but I would not order them again. Mine was the favorite. I want to come back to different flavors of the shaved snow, and I want to get a dirty milk tea next time. read more

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I ordered green tea shaved snow with grass jelly and mochi...and I ordered it in Monster size. The cashier gave me a funny luck. "Are you sure? That's enough for two people." I smiled at the cashier and looked her dead in the eye. "Yes I'm sure." I'm so happy I got Monster size and devoured the whole bowl. When they brought out the bowl, they brought spoons thinking we were going to share. No, it was all mine! I ate it all in one sitting and enjoyed it so much! Even the two other people I was with looked at their small shaved ice and thought "Maybe we should have gotten our own monster size instead." read more

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I love this boba shop! The owner is so nice and he takes care of his customers so well:) I got an orange mango boba drink and it was SO GOOD! read more

Ice monster place is good, the service here is good, it's a to go to spot for Northgate students. The drinks are good. The place it self is pretty they have wall of pictures of the people that come here a lot. read more

Really want to give them a better rating but I have yet to get a drink that taste good here. My husband loves their bread houses and this is the only place that makes it around here. We've tried 4 drinks so far and every one of them were not good. It was always either too sweet, very watery or tasted like straight up artificial fruit syrup. Would recommend their bread houses and eggs buffs but would get drinks and popcorn chicken elsewhere. read more

Came here for a post-hike dessert as we were in the area. They offer a good selection of desserts, from shaved snow to brick toast to waffles to boba. There's something for everyone here! My friend and I ordered the regular sized mango shaved snow for $9.55. You can choose two toppings for free, so we got red beans and condensed milk. We were planning to dine in, but for some reason our shaved snow came in a to go container. We saw other groups get their shaved snow in regular plates/bowls after us, so I'm not sure how the staff decided we were doing takeout. The shaved snow was really good and was exactly what I was looking for after hiking on a hot day. I was craving red beans, but in retrospect that might not have been the best topping to get with mango flavor as both flavors are pretty strong and clashed a bit. Oh well. read more

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Not the best place fora drink, but their Oreo shake is great! Their specialty is cold desserts, so I would recommend coming here on hot days. I remember getting a shaved ice once and I was surprised at how much came in one order. Service is good. People were attentive and got my order out pretty quickly. The space is very casual. read more

Ice Monster - Oreo shake - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

there's so many bingsu places in the bay area but very few taiwanese shaved ice/avalanche layer snow. we were very excited to see ice monster. prices are kind of high for snow (regular was $10.50). you get 2 free toppings (condensed milk counts as one). we got the mango snow with condensed milk and lychee jelly, added fresh mango $1.50. the portion is decent, good for 2 people. the snow was flavorful and sweet (tasted a bit artificial). lychee jelly was standard. the fresh mango was diced and very unripe (sour) which was disappointing. the shaved ice was also a bit clumpy/dense in the middle. order on a kiosk with no customer service too. read more

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I had high hopes for this place since I really like Ice Monster in Hawaii. This is the only place close by that sells crepes. However, the crepes were mediocre. Crepes was stale and tough to cut through. I would say the quality isnt there if you plan on ordering sweet crepes. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed since I was looking forward to some crepes right after having dinner. Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, not sure if I would come back... read more

Ice Monster is one of my favorite boba spots. The man who works there is always so kind and friendly, and the service is consistently fast. I always get the hibiscus green tea, and it's easily one of the best I've ever had. The tea is delicious & the boba is perfectly chewy. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Ice Monster - Hibiscus Green Tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting in from Concord's Ice Monster. The shop has been serving for many years. The misconception is that it is merely an eatery serving shaved ice as if from a carnival. Dare to enter Ice Monster and you will see that it is far more. This establishment serves shaved ice, ice cream, teas and far more. The watermelon ice was filled with flavor and was a cool masterpiece. The food is the focus of the eatery, which was satisfying to discover, but the ambiance is not it's equal. The chairs were a bit used, tape on the walls and unfinished floors by the windows. If you are in need of a different cool and satisfying desert in a place to "hang out", I would seek out Ice Monster read more

Ice Monster - Ice Monster counter. Ice creams, shaved ice and more! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We recently had the opportunity to try ICE MONSTER, and our experience left us somewhat disappointed. While it's possible that their offerings shine in the realm of smoothies, our venture into the Milk Tea domain left us wanting. Regrettably, there was a conspicuous absence of tea in our Milk Tea orders. An aspect that warrants attention is the choice between real milk and powdered milk when customizing your beverage. ICE MONSTER presents the option to upgrade your drink with real milk, and this choice holds paramount importance. Opting for real milk enhances not only the flavor but also the overall quality of your drink. In contrast, opting for powdered milk may compromise both taste and nutritional value. In recent times, numerous tea establishments have phased out powdered milk due to its less-than-optimal health implications and the unanimous preference for genuine milk among discerning patrons. It's worth noting that once we modified our drinks to include real milk, the cost per beverage escalated significantly. Our total bill exceeded $7 per drink, and when factoring in tips, it surpassed $8. While the upgrade to real milk undoubtedly improved the taste, it came at a noticeable cost. On a positive note, the service at ICE MONSTER was commendable. The staff member attending to us was exceptionally courteous and adept at explaining the various drink options available. This level of service certainly added a touch of warmth to an otherwise lukewarm experience. In conclusion, ICE MONSTER offers a mixed bag of experiences. While the importance of opting for real milk cannot be overstated, it does come at an additional cost. The absence of tea in our Milk Tea orders was a notable drawback, but the exceptional service provided by the staff helps redeem the overall impression. If you're willing to invest in upgrading your beverage with real milk, you may find ICE MONSTER's offerings more satisfying but maybe ask them to add/brew more tea leaves to their teapots too. read more

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Went here for dessert after dinner on a Saturday evening, and there was no line to place our order and seating available. I saw their ice cream bread houses on Yelp and really wanted to try one! We got the fruity deluxe bread house, that came with scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream and fresh berries. It was filled with toasted sweet bread sticks on the inside, and the whole thing was delicious. It's perfect for two people to share, and might be a lot for one person. Service was good, they brought food to our table and gave us utensils and napkins. It's nothing fancy ambiance-wise, and could benefit from updating the seating and decor. This place attracts a young crowd. Plenty of parking in the lot right out front. I want to come back and try more desserts! read more

Ice Monster - Fruity Deluxe Ice Cream Bread House - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I have tried Ice Monster twice and both of those experiences were very different. The first time I came with a friend and both of us got boba. I had the tiger milk tea and she had the lemon iced tea. As other reviewers mentioned, the drinks are watered down (mine for sure, I don't remember if my friend felt this way). The other issue for me with the drinks was TOO MUCH ICE! My boba baes Mr. Green Bubble and Sharetea allow one to customize the amount of ice so I always get no or minimal ice. Maybe no ice is a possibility at Ice Monster but I wasn't given the option. I hate the idea of avoiding boba at a boba place but I don't want my hard earned $$ to go to a watered down drink with too much ice. Despite my not loving their boba, I wasn't ready to judge IM until I tried their desserts. As someone with a big sweet tooth, I've been wanting to try their desserts for a while. I was excited when a coworker asked for our IM orders to give to a rep who was in the area! I got the Oreo egg puff waffle with vanilla ice cream, which was amazing. Even though we didn't have our treats in store, the ice cream didn't melt too much and the waffle still maintained it's freshness. I had an egg puff waffle at T4 a few years ago via DoorDash, which was soggy. No comparison, IM wins hands down for their egg puff waffles. I want to try their regular waffles, crepes, brick toast, and brick houses. One of my coworkers got the brick toast with Nutella, which she liked. As a Nutella lover, that's definitely on my list of items to try. The egg puff waffle more than made up for the watered down boba. I'll be back to try the above items! read more

Ice Monster - Tiger Milk Tea & Honey Lemon Ice Tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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My family and I enjoyed this very much! We got the mango and it was enough to feed three people. They need to open a shop in Las Vegas.

Love the popcorn chicken the most! I also like the panda leaf coconut beverage. Kids love the shaved ice the most( mango & strawberry flavors with mini mochi topping) With friends, the banana bread house is decent choice, too:) I prefer have black or green tea with the dessert. read more

Ice Monster - Banana Bread House - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We stopped by here to get a charge for our car, so we thought we would grab a drink for the road. I got a pineapple green tea, and my boyfriend got a avocado smoothie. The pineapple tea was disappointing, there was no tea flavor and it tasted like water infused with artificial pineapple. I basically paid $6 for a cup of water with drops of pineapple juice. The avocado smoothie had slightly more flavor, but it was just basic. Avocado and heavy creamed whipped together. The non existence service. It was dead, there were people behind the counter, neither of which greeted us when we came in, they actually disappeared into the back. There was a tablet that is used to order, when the drinks were done, they sat the drink on the table in the pick up area... didn't say anything. Just looked at us, looked at the drink and went back behind the counter. If drinks are basic but the service was better, you may actually retain customers. Especially being in Walnut Creek, I expected the service to be better. The location is already in a dead area. read more

Refreshing and flavorful! Lots of options to choose from on the menu. My fav is the rose lychee. Quick and easy service and delivery! I highly recommend. read more

Ice Monster - Rose lychee fruit tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

What is with this place? Every time we come here its 200 degrees inside. How can employees work in these conditions? Health department needs to check on this place read more

Wow yummy! Been wanting to come here but never had the chance until tonight! Lots of indoor seating as well as two outdoor tables to enjoy your treats! Quick service, nice staff, and welcoming interior. Food: 1. Green tea shaved snow {5/5 stars, $4.75 (kids size)} - large portion with lots to share even with the kids size. Delicious and velvety texture with green tea taste throughout the dessert. Not overly sweet, which is perfect. 2. Carmel milk tea {5/5 stars, $4.15 regular size} - perfect taste, not too sweet. Rich Carmel taste accompanying the tea. Overall, a solid family owned dessert place with many items to choose from. Will be making this a go to for desserts now! read more

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Ice Monster is located in the Citrus Center. It is a quieter plaza, but they may get pretty busy on weeknights and weekends. They open pretty late for a boba shop in the area. The drinks usually take awhile, especially when it is busy. I ordered the green milk tea with boba. It had more creaminess/milk taste with only a subtle tea taste to it. I think the drinks could be a bit stronger in tea taste just by a tad. The boba was a bit too chewy and soft. read more

Super tasty treats here! Love the options, there's something for everyone and every sweet craving. Loved the cookies n cream egg puff too but didn't get a pic. read more

Ice Monster - Chocolate Banana Waffle a La Mode - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The drink tasted quite artificial. Definitely one of the lower quality places imo. Only tried one drink so maybe others are better.

After our delicious dinner, my boyfriend and I were on a quest to find some boba within the Walnut Creek area. It was already after 9:30 p.m. on a Friday night so the selection was slim. I checked Yelp and saw that this spot was open until 11:00 p.m., which seemed surprisingly late for this area, but I wasn't complaining! It was about an 8-10 minute drive from downtown Walnut Creek. When we arrived, there were some teenagers and young adults coming in and out so it seemed like this place had a fair reputation around the area. There is no seating inside, but there is a picnic table out front you can chill on. At the front desk, there was hand sanitizer available to use and to purchase. If you ever struggle with deciding on which drink to order, there's a "Top Sellers" list right when you walk in. The service was friendly and they wore masks. The establishment looked fairly clean and all the seating area was blocked off. We ordered a large passionfruit green tea and a large milk green tea to go with no toppings. This place didn't ask us about what sugar/ice ratio we would like, but that was okay. The pricing is pretty reasonable; it doesn't completely break the bank if you skip the toppings. Our order was ready in 5 minutes. I really liked the design of the cups and how sturdy they were. The flavor of the passionfruit green tea was tasty; the green tea was pretty strong compared to what I would get at iTea, which was a little too much for me. Overall, I savored my drink throughout the night. If I'm ever out this way, I wouldn't hesitate to come back. For my reward collectors out there, they have Fivestars here so be sure to give them your phone number to add up those points! read more

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Came here for the first time after seeing it across my Yelp results for so long and this place....did not disappoint. First off, bless them for staying open late. A lot of boba places now close anywhere from 7-9 PM so the fact they're open till 10 PM makes me really happy, especially when I was craving fried tofu. So that's what I got. Heads up the drinks/dessert menu is outside but the snacks/savory food menu is inside so don't get confused about the situation. Granted I got here around 9 PM when I did, but for whatever reason, food seemed to take a bit. Ended up waiting 30+ minutes for deep fried tofu and basil popcorn chicken. Fair warning there. But to outweigh the time it took, the food was actually pretty good. I like that the basil popcorn chicken wasn't overly salty while still tender and flavorful. Thank god it wasn't dry. The deep fried tofu was freshly made too which was nice when hot. The only suggestion I have about the tofu is there's not much seasoning to it. There are spices sprinkled on the outside after it's fried but I feel like perhaps the tofu can be seasoned before frying? The outside spices are good for sure, but I think the inside taste can be improved somehow. Overall definitely coming back here given the late hours. :) read more

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Updated review: from yesterday 9/14 We went in and got the ice cream slushy- I think that's what it's called. I got the orange one and it was delicious! It tasted like orange Julius! My partner got the tarp slush. She said hers didn't have much flavor - it just wasn't so sweet I thought but it was okay. I really liked mine. Next time we will give the other stuff a second try. read more

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Came with hubby for a spontaneous date night treat and stumbled upon this hidden gem! we bought the regular size Mango Shaved Snow with mango bubbles, mochi, and condensed milk and taro milk tea with boba. Couldn't be happier with what we ordered and was soo impressed that everything was the perfect sweetness (AKA not too sweet) without adjusting it. Fluff ice was soo smooth, flavorful, & yummy then I told him we needed to also order a plain bubble waffle and passion fruit iced tea for the ride homeNeedless to say, come check it out! I don't think you'll be disappointed read more

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went to this place once about a year and a half ago and recently decided to give it another shot, but am still a little disappointed. P A R K I N G plenty of parking, located inside a plaza -- 5/5 S E R V I C E they have both self order kiosks and cashiers -- 4/5 F O O D got the honeydew shaved ice and it did not look like some of the pictures on yelp that had the nice layers and such... not to mention the flavor was astronomically artificial i was so disappointed. maybe their other flavors are better, but not sure if i want to attempt again -- 3/5 O V E R A L L maybe their other flavors are acceptable but i do not recommend honeydew ! read more

Ice Monster - just a pile of shaved ice - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This place holds a special place in my heart; I've been going here since high school after every choir concert, football game, school play, even dates. With the guaranteed parking, big menu, and friendly staff, I've only had good experiences and memories here. I know this isn't a typical review, and the boba isn't the best of the best, but this local Asian owned business could always use more support ! It's a solid 8/10 read more

For a nice treat, I recommend dropping by ice monster. In addition to its amazing shaved ice dessert, they've got some phenomenal breakfast /lunch treats from mozzarella sticks to waffles. My daughter got the strawberry waffle...and, I was kind of jealous, to be honest. Shop workers were nice and kindly brought food table side. The menu items are works of art. Definitely drop by! read more

Ice Monster - Strawberry Waffle a La Mode - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

After dinner, we came here for some dessert. After looking at their most popular list, we decided to get the original brick toast and strawberry crepe to share. Each dessert was around $6-$7. The brick toast came with some ice cream and whipped cream. The crepe also came with ice cream and some fresh strawberries. My favorite would have to be the brick toast. The outside crust was lightly toasted and crunchy while the inside was super soft and moist. It paired well with the honey butter and ice cream. For the amount that you get, its an ok price. As for the crepe, I feel like I have had better. The crepe seemed too crunchy for me, it might've been overcooked a bit. Overall, its a really decent dessert place with plenty of parking and great service. read more

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I'm not a big fan of dessert places, but I decided to give this place a try on my birthday after my coworker told me she OD'd on this place. Must be good then, I thought myself. My bf and I ordered a kid-sized mango shaved snow with mochi balls, drizzled with chocolate syrup for us to share. The first topping is free and comes with your choice of syrup. Additional toppings cost 50 cents. Kid size: $4.50 Regular size: $7.75 Monster size: $11.50 This is our first time trying shaved snow. I finally understand why my coworker had a difficult time describing the texture and taste. All I can say is that it feels like eating frozen cobwebs. I told her this the next day, and she totally agrees with me. They also sell brick toast, crepes, waffles, smoothies, boba drinks, and ice cream. A little something for everyone. Despite the bad reviews about their boba drinks, I tried it anyway because I'm a boba addict. The strong tea flavor is a plus, but the milk tea isn't very good. If you ever tried Duckface in San Leandro, the drink is similar to that, especially the sweetener. Ambiance: 5/5. Plenty of seating indoors, but limited seating outside. Very peaceful sitting outside. The outdoor shopping center is kind of deserted. Customer Service: 5/5. Helpful and friendly. Desserts: 5/5 Boba drinks: 2/5. Strong tea flavor, but the sweetner is gross. *Great place for desserts but not for boba drinks!!!* read more

Ice Monster - Mango shaved snow with chocolate syrup & mochi - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Walnut Creek, California