There's not too many places that do a good Taiwanese Style Shaved Ice in Tampa. So I'm glad this place does a good iteration. The ice is shaved to a good consistency and they have a good variety of the traditional toppings you would expect, like taro and grass jelly. The addition of condensed milk on top truly completes the experience. This place is not the biggest, so go with a a small group of friends. But overall, great place to go for a relaxing afternoon :) read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Taiwanese Shaved Ice :) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Shaved ice the way it was intended to be with Taiwanese style toppings. It was like $8 for a bowl which wasn't terrible. Pretty reminiscent of what you can get in Taiwan or as close as you can expect to get in the US. Nice little gem in the Tampa area since all the other good shaved ice places I know of are in Orlando. We also got the Mango Madness but it was a little too sweet and although the ice looked like shaved snow, it was too creamy and thick to be snow. Good flavor though and comes with egg pudding and mango chunks. Pretty cute and calm interior, nice little place to relax and get out of the heat. The Caucasian cashier completely butchered the pronunciation of tsua bing but it is Tampa FL read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Taiwanese tsua bing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is such an adorable place! I have had shaved ice at other places and this one was much better - I don't want to give all their secrets out but it's not just condensed milk and fruit. It's extremely flavorful and loads of toppings. We split this 3 ways it's so huge. The waffle came out smaller than expected but it was still tasted good. This is a must try! read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - The O.G. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This was my first time at Nice Shaved Ice and I loved it. I tried the Mango Madness which is one of their popular treats and it was really good. It was super flavorful and refreshing. They give you a good portion of toppings which is nice. Very filling to say the least. The ambience was chill and laid-back, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a treat. Shoutout to Jon Luke, who was very helpful and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors! read more

The inside of this cafe reminded me of a yogurt land, it was quite modern with comfortable seating. It was small but wasn't packed, so we grabbed seats right after ordering at the counter. We ordered the Matcha Red Bean Shaved Ice. The dish was very sweet, almost too sweet and tasted a bit artificial. Our favorite ingredient from the dish was the lychee jelly for sure! I feel like the shaved ice here would be perfect for kids but as someone who's tried many different kinds of Asian shaved ice variations, this was my least favorite and least authentic one. The workers were nice though and they do have other dishes to try, that may be better. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Matcha Red Bean Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It is actually 4.5 stars rating. Since no half stars round up to 5. Shave ice with flavor is originated from Taiwan. I like the store did create some new and it is their own way. The shaved ice is smooth with nice design. Love the interior with dine in partition separation. We start with charcoal waffle with two choices of topping. I like this one to try. The charcoal waffle is unique. Our topping is the ice cream and the egg pudding. It is item to share. We also got the Lilac Lily shaved ice. The choices we have is taro flavor shaved ice. This item come with the chewy boba, grass jelly, red bean, gram crackers, condensed milk. It is sweet with sweet. The quantity is good to share. Overall our experience is great. Shave ice have good combination. Love the waffle. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because as usual, frozen sugar is the key to my heart. --- --- --- My favorite marathon runner and fellow frozen sugar connoisseur, Chris W alerted me to this place because he saw HIS favorite tri-athlete post about it on Talk. I have really great friends. When I arrived, I was bummed because they said they were out of mango, strawberries or boba, which would have been my three top choices for the shaved ice. Eventually, she said that they did actually have boba and that if we wanted, we could wait 15 minutes for her to cut up some mango. I opted for some other things: banana, cantaloupe and some jellies - I actually can't remember everything and if you check out the photo, it's actually pretty difficult to tell. Speaking of the photo, Olympian Chris W said it looked like a "monster vomited on a plate," and I can't disagree with him. But this shaved ice bowl might win my all-time "worst-looking, but best-tasting" award. Seriously, it was amazing. I loved every bite. Other than wishing I had mango instead of banana, I'd eat this every day and note get bored of it. I hope they gain popularity because it's in kind of a weird location and it's not exactly very Instagram friendly, but it is absolutely delicious. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped in for some quick boba on a hot day and left super happy. The menu while has a great selection isn't overwhelming. Their shaved ice options looked amazing and had we been staying I would have loved to indulge but taking it outside to the car, well I can't imagine in floridas heat it would have lasted long lol. My son got strawberry and my husband mango and both said they were delicious. Oh they were both milk tea. The service was super fast and the gentleman explained how the menu worked and what they had as well. I don't have a negative word about the experience. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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2 stars. Why? Because of the lack of customer service. I just thought the male was rude in his delivery of communication to us and the members of my party thought so as well. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt but for all 3 of us to leave feeling the same says something. 2 stars because they gain 1 additional from the 1 rating I would have left for the goodness of the boba tea I ordered. I was super excited to come in after sushi but that feeling was shattered with the smarty pants attitude of the staff member. Let me preface by saying I DO have a hearing impairment and I should not have to feel any different or apologize because of it. If individuals would speak clearly it would probably be no issue however the struggle today at this place was real! Came in and greeted. Was asked (what all 3 of the people in my party thought was asked) was if we'd been to Nice before. To which we all 3 said "no". The staff member proceeded to explain what boba tea was. To which I spoke up and said "oh we've had boba tea and are very familiar with it " to which the response was in sort of an attitude was "well that's what I asked you when you walked in". All 3 of us looked at each other. My friend asked about the waffles and he explained the type and the other friend asked if they could just order green tea ice cream to which the response once again was an attitude of like "well if that's all you want". I asked for the boba tea if they had milk alternatives like almond milk or if they were all made with whole milk -- he again mumbled to what I thought he said "whole milk" so I repeat "oh only whole milk" to get a response of "OAT". Again, trying to be a nice person and due to us coming in when no other customers were there I felt I had to get something so I ordered the green tea oat milk tea with boba. The drink was good, not on the same playing field as my other fav places in the area however it was good. My only feedback was that it was REALLY sweet. But I was afraid to ask anymore questions when ordering.... You may be able to get it unsweetened or lighter sweet. Let's just say I won't be back here. No feelings hurt. Just one less place to get my business! read more

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I got the OG. The regular ice has no flavor (usually there's a base flavor to the ice from other shaved ice places I've been to). It wasn't too bad with the condense milk and powder that came with but it was such a limited amount that the bottom of the bowl was just chipped ice pieces. The fruit tasted fresh but a bit disappointed in the taste. I was going to give a 2 star but decided to go up to 3 because their charcoal Belgian waffle was good with good texture and right amount of sweetness. read more

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I'm very happy that there's a shaved ice dessert place in Tampa. I love Asian desserts. I miss living in San Francisco where I could get late night desserts like mango sago and hot sweet milk tea at all hours. This place has a decent variety of Asian desserts, and I hope they do well. I look forward to returning to try a shaved ice dessert. My kids loved their bubble tea drinks. My daughter had the strawberry milk tea with passion fruit popping boba. I think that's the first time that she actually drank all of her milk tea in a single episode (usually, she drinks her boba tea over days). My son loved his kiwi slush. read more

Lovely Taiwanese shaved ice. Clean cafe, and super nice cashier. Got the tea time, which my husband and I enjoyed. Right next to Kelp. Let's support local businesses, especially during these tough times. read more

This is a hard review for me to write. I'm always divided about whether I should only compare restaurants to what is available in the area or to my experiences in life. I love Asian style shaved ice. When I lived in Houston, I would often get shaved ice topped with avocado and condensed milk (don't knock it till you've tried it). I like this place, but there are a couple reasons I'm at a four instead of five stars. 1. They were out of certain toppings. At 3:45 p.m. on a Saturday we were the only ones there. I'm surprised that they didn't have all the toppings readily available. I really wanted mango, but they didn't have any cut and said it would take 15 minutes. I actually saw the mango sitting behind the counter, peeled, ready to be cut. That takes 15 minutes? They were also out of strawberries. In the end, I went with grass jelly, boba and grapes. I never buy grapes at restaurants, because I have so many grapes at home. That shows that there wasn't any other topping I wanted. 2. I thought my dessert was good, not great. I would never stop anyone from trying this place. I'd actually encourage it, because there are so few Asian style shaved ice places in the area. If I never lived in Houston and spent my whole life in Tampa, maybe I'd give this place a five. But, I've experienced places with better toppings that tasted better overall, so I'm going to stick with four stars for now. I really hope they succeed. They're 12 minutes from my house and I do like shaved ice. One pro is they gave a giant scoop of boba. If I ever need a boba fix, this will be my spot. read more

Cute and aesthetic shaved ice place! My friends and I ordered the matcha ice, strawberry ice, and taro ice, which all came with pre-determined toppings. The ices themselves were good, but combined with all of the toppings, they were a bit too sweet for my liking. There is a build-your-own option, which I think I will be taking advantage of next time. I personally enjoyed the taro ice a lot. The matcha ice did not have a strong matcha flavor, and the strawberry ice was very sweet. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Interesting take on shaved ice. Beautiful interior. Not actual traditional shaved ice, yet the presentation and ice dessert in the bowl was delicious. If you're looking for beach shaved ice this is not It. I would still suggest you try it. They are more of a gourmet take on frozen dessert. It's about $7-$11 for a bowl. 4 stars because the name doesn't match this dessert shop and the prices don't match portions. However, I can say this would be a great date/destination spot! The Sushi restaurant next door, Kelp, is also owned by same. read more

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Red Bean Ice cream is good ! Waffles delicious- highly recommend. Customer service 5 stars solid . 4 Stars for overall experience because came in at 8pm on a Tuesday and they didn't have some of the toppings. Will definitely come back !!!! They had fresh fruit pops that's I'm excited to try next time. read more

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Stopped by for the BOGO drinks between 2-6pm. A bit disappointing but can't expect much for the price I guess. Fruit smoothies are NOT made with fresh fruit. Milk tea was just an iced black tea, not milk tea. The Thai iced tea had too much milk. Better to spend the money and get the drinks at Thinh An. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Mango, Strawberry, Thai tea, Black Tea - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nice experience again, been trying to go here anytime I'm on waters ave, my first time they got one of my drinks wrong but the boba that day was the best I've ever had. Second time was nice a sweet young lady made us the best tasting waffle and topped it perfectly, third time I was in a rush so I didn't taste food right away to give an honest opinion, but it wasn't as good as it usually is. read more

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I love taro flavor and the interesting menu brought me and my fiance in. There's not just shaved ice here! Get your bubble tea and even waffles too. It's a great place for a snack or dessert. There is a wide selection to appease every taste. The staff was friendly and efficient and the place was overall clean. I would definitely visit again. read more

I've been to Nice a couple of time and this place is so cute. The shop is always clean and provides a safe environment to prevent Covid-19 such as screens between tables and employees wearing masks. The store also sells items like fruit popsicles and a variety of bottle drinks. I liked the Cookie Monster shaved ice especially with the banana. I would recommending sharing with a friend since there is only 1 size of the speciality shaved ice. The charcoal waffle don't really have a flavor so I recommend getting your favorite toppings. Sometimes they don't have certain fruit toppings due to what is in season. Overall, it's a nice dessert place to try out. read more

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Great dessert spot especially on a hot 90+ degree day. Came here for the Taiwanese style shaved ice that is made of thinly shaved sheets of ice and turning it into delicious fluffy ice flakes. If you love mango like I do then I would recommend getting the mango madness - mango ice, diced fresh mango, mango pudding, and mango syrup. A light and refreshing dessert when you want to be somewhat healthy. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Mango madness - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I have been here several times it's so refreshing there shaved ice my favorite is the OG but my kid loves the one with the charcoal waffles.. don't really like the drinks but so worth it for the shaved ice read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - This is the OG delicious - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Not too much of a fan of shaved ice like me? They also have waffles, coffee, teas and boba! Employees are ready to serve you with a smile and everything g is made to order. I got the Thai tea and it was so deliciously creamy. I also tried an Americano for the first time and that cup of coffee will wake you right up! Loved the touch of the chocolate wafer stick. A nice touch for dessert after eating sushi next door. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Thai tea - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Been searching for an Asian shaved ice place that serves Korean bingsu like dessert. Found this place on Yelp. I had the shaved ice with mango syrup topped with strawberry mini mochi and condensed milk. Was yummy and worth the drive from Wesley Chapel. But holding back the one star for presentation. Was served in a pretty cherry blossom China bowl with rose gold silverware. Maybe the bowl was too wide or it had too much condensed milk but it initially looked like melted ice cream but once I started digging in it was delicious. My daughter's strawberry boba slush was the best she had and may have had real fruit. COVID friendly with tables distanced with partitions between and all staff wearing masks. Definitely check this place out! I'll be back to try other items like the charcoal waffles. read more

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Shaved ice is rare to find in Tampa and this place is so delicious! High quality soft ice and great flavor options! A hidden gem!Staff is very professional , friendly and very NICE! Looking forward to their Kids field family day event next month! read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Strawberry ice with mango, pineapple, banana and condensed milk drizzle! Yummy! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been wanting to try this place out and I'm glad I finally did. Omg it was so good! The workers were also very friendly and helpful. The Taro shaved ice was amazing I loved it! I would definitely recommend. The inside was very clean which is exactly what I like to see especially during their pandemic. 5/5! I can't wait to try more! read more

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Really cute & affordable dessert spot. I got the traditional shaved iced with condensed milk.. you get a huge bowl of ice and fruit for $6! Also for a iced latte.. and we got the Cookie Monster with a charcoal waffle. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the charcoal waffles. Everything is fairly priced and portions are good. Worker wasn't friendly.. felt she was really bland and not interested in what she was doing. Other than that we loved it! We'd recommend. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Left : traditional shaved ice ( delishhhh) only $6 Right: Cookie Monster with charcoal waffle - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The presentation of the Lilac Lilly (made with taro shaved ice) was great. The place is cute and clean with great chandeliers that mimic ice. Just wish the customer service was up to par. Now, I don't like to base my review on 1 bad egg, but it sure does make a lasting first impression. The girl behind the counter Friday night was on her phone and had a scowl on her face (and this is while she was wearing a mask, can you imagine how deep her expression had to be to catch this?) I initially asked about the popsicles that are prominently displayed upon walking in- I asked if any of them were dairy-free. She responded with, "I don't know, they don't tell us." Interesting. I proceeded to the shaved iced concoctions. I knew the taro one had dairy but I brought my little Lactaid pill with me and bit the bullet. Again, the presentation is beautiful, and I guess this is where the girl excels as a worker. But the customer service between her and those I encountered at Kelp, the sushi joint next door, was just night and day. Little did I know, Kelp, the sushi joint next door is owned by the same owners. I initially came here for a small dinner followed by dessert while eating indoors. I asked the girl what the Wi-Fi info was. Again, she looked annoyed, and said there is no Wi-Fi. I proceeded to show her the 2 networks associated with Nice. She said, "I don't know, they don't tell us." I said, hm, just like you don't know if the products you sell have dairy in them? She left the store. I figured she was having a bad day. However, not 1 but 2 girls came from Kelp and told me the Wi-Fi info for Kelp. I thanked all the girls and am proceeding to eat my monster Sexy Geisha roll that was kindly recommended by the young gentleman at Kelp while typing this up! Please business owners and managers: Understand that the pandemic has us all hiding indoors, the least you can provide is common courtesy when a customer decides to spend their money and time enjoying your product at your establishment. read more

Was very disappointed! Waited anxiously for it to open and when it finally did we went in for a couple smoothies. I asked for a strawberry/strawberry banana and was told they could not do that. The one on the menu had mango (I believe) in it also. I don't like mango and asked to just leave it out. Person behind the counter, whom was very unpleasant, said they could not do that!?! So unfortunately we left with no purchase. I went again about a month or so ago to give it another try, but they were temporarily closed. Not sure if it has reopened yet or not but I would just suggest to the owner to be a little more flexible on the orders and have friendlier counter help. Doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to leave out one of the fruits.... read more

It taste good but definitely a rip off. Almost $8 it honestly feels like she skimped on the ice & you would think it would be the opposite.... read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Our family of 4 went to Nice Shaved Ice Cafe on Mother's Day for the first time and couldn't be happier. The cute dessert place was super clean and welcoming. Even the bathroom was spotless clean. The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive while we were making our selections. We initially ordered 3 items and they were so good we went back and got the Tea Time shaved ice to share, and it was a hit! Everything was just right -- it was not too sweet nor too bland! And they seem to use great quality toppings. On the day we went the espresso machine was broken so we couldn't try the specialty coffee drinks. This is a great place to visit for all ages especially if you are looking for Asian style shave ices and boba tea drinks. read more

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This place is really good. Very light shaved ice, fruit was extremely fresh. I filled up on the half. This was mango, strawberry and grass jelly (kinda like tea flavor/boba). Would recommend, hours are 11-10pm too! I'll be back to try the coffee and ithe read more

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I have been here probably 6-7 times total. I love the lychee flavor tea with boba. One thing I don't understand is why 70% of the times they don't have boba or have a long wait until the boba is ready. If you're looking for boba tea, this place is not too reliable. Call ahead to avoid disappointment. read more

Genuinely very good tasting dessert (we had the green tea shaved ice) and tea. Amazing deal if you're around during weekdays, BOGO bubble tea 2-6pm. Tasty and reasonably priced with very good portion sizes - you can definitely split a full shaved ice between a few people. Highly recommend!!!!!!! read more

Very cozy place. The staff is super friendly and fast. It's a small and quiet place. If you're looking for the best shave ice this is the place. The ice is very creamy, fruit is very good sweet and fresh. Highly recommend the mango madness and tea time. I'll keep going to this place forever. Been there two days in a row. read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe - Mango madness, cappuccino and French vanilla latte. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This place is amazing. The frozen fruit popsicles are amazing. But my favorite is the shaved ice. The fruit is always super fresh. And you always receive friendly service. And the best part is they're open til 10pm! If I can give it 10 stars I would! read more

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe you are simply awesome, I had an incredible experience here yesterday. The menu is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. Every single thing I have ever gotten here has been fresh and tastes fantastic. Workers are super pleasant and service is very quick. Nice Shaved Ice Cafe... What more could you ask for? read more