Line was pretty short compared to how it can be. I really enjoyed my watermelon margarita snowball. It was delicious. Service was friendly. You must have a little patience in waiting to get your order but, worth the wait. read more

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The snowballs are really good. I went twice while visiting Baltimore. The second time was great, the first time I was actually a little blown because the lady asked if I would like to leave a tip aggressively at least 2-3 times. Which I didn't mind. I just didn't appreciate the way she was rudely asking. It really blew my high. Not to mention the second time that I went they didn't ask about a tip at all so that was a little strange to me. read more

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Ice Queens has quite the Baltimore Foodie Instagram presence; seeing post after post of delicious looking snowballs, learning about their black owned business, entrepreneur culture, and seeing all they do for their community I just had to try them out. Easy parking, off the side street by the park, we lucked out timing wise & arrived when there was no line. This was fantastic, as it gave me the chance to ask the staff loads of questions about what was in each specialty snowball-I wish they had the combinations posted on the menu. I went with the pina colada supreme & my husband the bananas foster specialty. The syrup flavoring on the snowball was quite delicious, but admittedly I wasn't super impressed with the quality of the entire item. They keep it simple and have limited toppings, even in their 'supreme & specialty' cups. The snowball itself melted really quickly (I think it was the warm cream they used not really an outdoor heat factor) and so the paper cup the snowball was in became sticky and leaky. Overall, I'm glad I tried them. I liked the flavor combinations. I liked the friendly staff. I love their story & their community culture. But, I do think there are better snowball places in the area that offer larger, more topping filled snowballs at a lower price, so I'll stick to those as my go-to. Definitely recommend checking them out as part of a Baltimore Snowball Experience! read more

Our first time at Ice Queens was on a pretty warm day. There was a bit of a line, but that told me it was worth it. Prices were very reasonable, but these flavors were BOMB. I got the Pina colada, which is the best combo of flavors I've had in a snowball and my boyfriend got the green peach tea snowball. Mine was better of course. Staff was very friendly and their system for delivering after people ordered was great. I loved the atmosphere of this place and I'll definitely be back. I don't know what they do to keep their ice intact, but I was very happy my snowball didn't immediately melt after sitting outside and eating it. I still had big ice chunks at the end and I loved it. read more

Ice Queens - Pina colada and green tea peach snowballs - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I got the strawberry shortcake snow coke. There was whip cream on top not marshmallow which I haven't seen before!! It was delicious with fresh strawberries. The business is so cute with chalk drawings and outdoor seating. The woman working was super nice and gave us her recommendations. I will 100% be coming here again, classic in Baltimore. read more

Ice Queens - Strawberry Shortcake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Delicious! I can't wait to return... even though I live in Fells, I would gladly make the trip around the pond for this! I didn't know what New Orleans style ice is, but apparently it is just finely shredded ice, and... it.. is... life... changing. Sorry Bmore, but these are better! I ordered the Pina Colada special and asked for a little bit of strawberry daiquiri as well. Very delicious! The hubs got a mango ice with marshmallow topping (each topping is $1 extra FYI) and it was equally as good! My dog got the frozen(ish) beef stock, she is allergic to chicken so I was happy to find out it was beef! She slurped it down! The counter service is perfect during COVID 19, it is very well executed. I like the black painted building and mural work! Very cute place! Cannot wait to go back. read more

Ice Queens - Pina Colada specialty, 5 stars! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Very good quality snowballs. They move very quickly and professionally. It was worth the 15-20 min drive. The only issue is they charged me for 4 snowballs instead of 3. I'm surprised I didn't catch on to that. Also they was out of change and my total was $16.34. I feel they should had charge me $16 instead of $17. I'm glad to know they take bank cards read more

Ice Queens - Peaches n cream and 2 cotton candy snowball - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Really wanted to support them for the longest time. The lines were long, but it is worth the weight. When we get to the window, the young man customer service was excellent. They have more things besides snowballs. I saw some delicious brownies, but I was I already breaking my diet for snowball. The snowballs are not your average snowball. They include marshmallows, and fruit. The plus that I love they are open all year long! Forget you Rita's lol. I will be going again really soon, there goes my diet. read more

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Ice Queens is everything you want in a local snow cone/ice cream/ treat shop! My son loves it here, I also take my family when they come in town! Great place, great service! read more

As good as it gets! Epic product (NOLA caliber fo sho) but even better family! First, hello? A buck gets you a taste? Yes! So many creams and options! Bring the hot cocoa and cobbler in the Fall as well! Great addition to the neighborhood read more

Ice Queens - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I ordered a small egg custard snowball with cream. The snowball was very good. It was a bit pricey though, $4.24. There is a long line because the product is good, but it moves pretty fast. I don't like that the line moves in the alley, but I understand they are trying to save the sidewalk for walkers and neighbors. I personally can't wait in an alley, so I stood on the side and told customers who I was behind so that they wouldn't think I skipped the line. Maybe they should do a pull a ticket number like the deli at grocery stores. Anyways... I'll be back to continue supporting this black owned business Taste: 5 stars Dropped a star due to price for the size of the item read more

Ice Queens - Egg custard with cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great service, food, and atmosphere!! You will love everything they have to offer!! We had a great time meeting and chatting with the owners who were genuinely friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to go back!! It's well worth the drive from Laurel! read more

I have been here a few times... Definitely a good spot for snowballs. I like how they have more toppings and creations to choose from than other spots. I would definitely like to go back to get more of the creations they've made. I can only try one at a time, lol. There is street parking but I've never had an issue with finding close parking. read more

Ice Queens - S'mores Egg Custard w/ Marshmallow Strawberry - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Thank you, thank you, thank you Ice Queens for coming through with the pop-up on the random 70+ degree day on 2/23/22 in Baltimore! Coming to Locus Point and seeing Ice Queens open was a pleasantly welcomed surprise. Therefore, of course we had to support. It was also lovely to see Melanie and Dasia (owners) serving at the window. These beautiful women are so professional and sweet. Please support this black owned woman business. They even have a snowball truck that will pull-up to your private events-BOOK THEM! Cheers to a great time! read more

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Heard about this place on social media and decided to stop by this summer. Parking is a little difficult in this area but I was able to find a spot on the same block. The line had about 10 or so people in it when I walked up. The order line went by pretty quickly and only had to wait a few minutes for someone to bring out my order. I liked that they had different toppings and flavors compared to some other snowball stands. I plan to return next summer read more

Ice Queens - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We were leaving Ft. McHenry and was on our way to get Rita's for a cold treat, but saw this cute spot driving by to get out the city. We had to turn back to give it a try (New Orleans caught my eye-- loved it there)! It was easy to order through the window on the side. Cute and colorful storefront. Menu easily read. The ladies were friendly. They have bowls of water for the doggies on the sidewalk. The ice is different from basic snowballs -- makes it feel light. I ordered the Old Fashioned Egg Custard (my go to is egg custard) and added sprinkles. The husband ordered Peaches n Cream. Tasted his and it was yum too! He punished his. Will come back again when we're in Baltimore to try other flavors! read more

Where do I start? I'm a southern girl so I was in pure heaven when I found this place. Each of us enjoyed our selections and picked the version with ice cream at the bottom and cream on top. The medium size was more than enough for me. The cashier was nice, friendly and patient when we asked a lot of questions regarding the flavors and combinations. They also offer vegan options. I'll definitely go back. read more

Me and my daughters just visited this spot.. we live in NE Baltimore and made the drive through the harbor and around the block to get here. My mom and grandparents are from New Orleans and I know what a wedding cake w/sweetened condensed milk tastes like! These snowballs were probably the closest I've found in Maryland. The beignets are good, but a different texture than what's found in NOLA, more dense. We enjoyed our treats. I got the margarita w/ condensed cream, my oldest got the wedding cake and condensed cream, beignets and the little ones got vanilla ice cream with gummy warms. I'll definitely be back to try one of the cobblers or the fruit snowballs. There was a line outside, but it moved quickly. The young lady who took my order was really pleasant and the young lady who brought it outside to us was equally as pleasant. I'll be back to try more!! read more

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Still worth the drive across town! Even Charlie agrees, their pup cup is a treat after an afternoon at the dog park! read more

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We had breakfast sandwiches, beignets, and snowballs. The mango Snowball was particularly delicious, but everything was very good. The best part was the spectacular service. Would definitely recommend, and will be going back read more

I finally made it! I drove passed this place plenty of times and kept going because the line was always soooo long. So when we saw that it was only 2 customers in line I had to pull over with the quickness! One of the worst things that can happen is wanting a snowball, finally getting one and being disappointed. Fortunately that was not the case! The snowball hit the spot. They have a good selection to choose from but it wasn't an overwhelming amount. For a family of 5 it can get expensive. Next time we leaving the kids. read more

Ice Queens - Egg Custard - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A great twist on a Baltimore favorite. Be prepared to wait in line, but the line moves fast. Great location, outside seating. read more

Ice Queens - Lemon berry tart snowball - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Do not skip the beignets!   We all love the snowball of course but don't sleep on the beignets!  They are perfectly cooked, served pippin' hot with the perfect amount of sugar.  My favorite flavors are Egg Custard, Ice Cream, Guava, Mango, Wedding Cake and Wild Cherry and the Old-Fashioned specialty snowball.   The Old-Fashioned snowball is classic Egg Custard,  topped with cream and Marshmallows.  I love that the ladies at Ice Queens ensures that there is a great amount of flavor throughout the entire snowball.  From the first scoop to the last, there's flavor.  I can't tell you how many times I visit Ice Queens during the week.  Love them dearly and highly recommend! read more

Love this place, I've recommended soooo many people and they love it as well. It's a place where while standing in line you make friends with other patrons. Bring your family and dog too! read more

This was a cute and nice place. It is really appreciated. of course the lines are long but they move pretty fast. The simple snowball is pretty reasonable and comparable to any other snow ball place but if you are on a budget, just stick to the snowball and flavor. Don't get any add ons! My snowball for me and my daughter came up to $20. It was worth it and I am not hard up on cash but if you are on a budget just stick to the snowball flavor... I am not sure if she has winter hours but I will be sure to go back in the spring and summer when she re-opens. read more

Super cute place, but I still haven't been won over yet. It is very pricey compared to places closer to my house. I also wish they gave more marshmallow. I just feel like I've had better snowballs. I do like that they sell other things and hope to try them out in the future! Also, the employees are friendly. I would definitely check them out. Maybe if you're a little more adventurous than I am you can try their more creative snowballs. read more

Ice Queens - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Run, Don't walk to this place! BEIGNETS are my fave!!!! This place will always get a visit! So fluffy and just the right amount of crisp on the outside! This made my day! Snowballs so good! They have lots of cool add-ons. The line outside lets you know you made the eight choice! The cobbler cone (peach cobbler topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and salted caramel drizzle in a waffle cone) was good too! Beautifully decorated and colorfully inviting! Great experience! Street parking, all payments accepted, and some outdoor seating to chill and enjoy! Order at the window and they come out with your order on a tray calling your name for pickup. I'll be a regular! read more

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They were very friendly but we did not like the snowballs. The syrup flavor was off and there was way too much syrup. The ice cream we got on the bottom of the snowballs was grainy or maybe curdled. Disappointing because we made a special trip due to all of the stellar reviews. read more

Perfectly pleasant. There was a bit of a wait but I'd say it was worth it. It definitely added to my experience while watching the fireworks on the fourth. If given the opportunity I definitely will get again. read more

i love ice queens, i come here almost every Friday because their snowballs are the best, and the beignets are also super good on a cold winter day. Their staff is super nice and whenever i give a tip, the say "TIPS UP" and everyone else that works there cheers, just amazing. they are also dog friendly, which is awesome coming from a dog lover, they have dog bowls filled with water for them. This place is also super convient for me considering that I basically live right across the street. Also if you notice they have their own bus to serve on the go. DELICIOUS AND AMAZING read more

Fun flavors, friendly staff. Good value, hits the spot after wandering the Fort. Bring it north!!

This is not a mere snowball stand, this establishment is for and by the culture. I hadn't seen any of the videos showing disgruntled racists throwing shade when I joined some relatives to go down to S Baltimore to check it out. A summer day, we stood in line for a bit but it wasn't bad considering there were just two ladies inside working tirelessly to dress and serve the yummy shaved ice. I hadn't seen a menu or anything until we were just about next in line and oh boy I could have used more time, soo many options, toppings and combos. I was blown away. I settled on Mango Tango, which was beyond my expectations with fresh fruit and crazy flavorful, it's like two different types of fruit flavoring. I was equally shocked when I learned of the prices, bc I didn't believe the menu! My snowball was ridiculously good. Only thing 'missing' was a beach chair and some sand, bc it felt like vacation in a cup, okurr!?!! Now that I'm finally writing this review, I feel like I'd better visit once or thrice more before autumn temperatures arrive to stay. Everything five stars - the service included! Make sure you tip! read more

Ice Queens - Snowball treat on a hot day! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

SO yummy! Totally worth the visit, and everyone who works there is fantastic. Got the strawberry lemonade and I wish I went larger! A must if you're in the city- even if you're not, make the trip! read more

Ice Queens - Strawberry Lemonade w/ lemonade and fresh strawberries (front) Wild Cherry/Blue Raspberry combo w/ice cream & sour gummy worms (back). - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I was excited to try the new snowball place I've been seeing on Instagram-headed over tonight in the rain around 8:30 and was greeted cheerfully by Deja, with whom I had a lovely chat while she was preparing my order. The place is as cute as can be, and very cheerful and the ladies behind the business are awesome, too! I got snowballs for two friends and a peaches and cream for myself, along with a doggy snowball for my pup. Everything was great and I can't wait to go back. Deja let me know they're having live music on Saturdays, so head over, grab a sweet treat and enjoy the day while supporting this fabulous new local business! read more

I have never in my life tasted a snow cone this good! The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Mango Tango (vegan), Strawberry Shortcake and Peach Cobbler. The poodle (Cherry) that accompanied my family enjoyed her snow cone as well. I sampled the Peach Cobbler after devouring the Mango Tango. The Peach Cobbler was amazing! I left a tip and was serenaded with a Tip Shout Out which was really cool. The small size was more than sufficient and there are sugar free and vegan options. read more

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Perhaps the best snowball I have ever eaten! Great flavors! Great ice to flavor ratio! The line looks long at times but it always moves quickly. Friendly staff! Worth the drive. I have always found parking within a block or two. read more

My family and i went to support this black owned business today. Their customer service was perfect they were pleasant and professional. I purchased an old fashioned ( egg custard + marshmallows + whipped cream) and my boyfriend got egg custard + red bubblegum. They were delicious and the right amount of syrup. So it wasn't just ice at the bottom but not overly sweet. Delicious we will be back! (Plus they are black owned!) read more

Ice Queens - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Loved it & made the hot day a bit cooler. Tons of great flavors & the customer service was great! read more

Ice Queens - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Okay I saw someone post this snowball place on FB. So I got into my car and stood in line thinking I was going 2 b blown away. Well this was not the case. I purchased 2 specialty princess size snowballs (favoring, ice cream, marshmallows and something else) cost me 18 bucks 4 just 2. The customer service was superior but the snowballs were just okay. I have tasted better. I should have gone 2 the place I always go 2 and saved my gas. read more

Ice Queens - Peach specialty on the right...Banana (something) specialty snowball on the right - Shaved Ice Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The customer service and friendliness at this shop are incredible! We chatted with the girl at the counter about how business was going - her energy and genuine enthusiasm were contagious. Even if the snowballs were ok, I'd still frequent them for this alone. But the snowballs are more than 'ok'. They're REALLY good! And they have some unique flavor combos like a root beer float snowball! I kept it classic bawl'mor and got the egg custard with marshmallow; a delicious decision. The syrup to ice ratio was on point, too. Sorry I didn't take any pics - the shop is adorable, and the snowball was almost gone before it dawned on me to snap a picture. Pricing also seemed very reasonable. Definitely go here! read more