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    Paradice

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Italian Ice
    Nicole H.

    This place was super fun! First off, there is plenty of parking. There is cool music playing as you walk in. You immediately see innovative flavors of Italian ice and ice cream. I got the mango, peach, and limeade Italian ice! It was yummy! I loved loved the decor and vibe . It felt like being in Hawaii. Staff was excellent. I had a great time!

    Desiree B.

    Best water ice I've had the flavors are extremely flavorful and never miss. Their ice cream flavors are unique and tasty as well. A little pricey but definitely worth it because they give you a lot. I always enjoy it every time I go. They're fast and courteous as well. It gives an island atmosphere and laid back. T

    The best way to cool off
    Katrinia F.

    I absolutely love the customer service at this establishment. They are always super friendly when I visit. The only pitfall is every time I visit. They never have the flavors that I want. But that goes to show that they must be doing something right. Every item that I have tried, it was super flavorful and tasted just like the fruits. Everything is made fresh and you also get to taste your items before you buy them. If you're not careful, this can become an addiction but in a good way. Their juices are amazing as well. Plus you can take your items to go or you can eat them in indoors or outdoors. This is a family friendly establishment. Everyone is always welcome.

    Kara M.

    Say hello to the newest ice cream joint in Portsmouth! Paradice makes homemade Italian ice and ice cream which both are delicious! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Devon. What a sweet guy, and accommodating. His manager Raven, as well as other staff members are really sweet and energetic, ready to serve you. Love the energy! Italian ice is fresh, and so many different flavors to choose from, also their ice cream is phenomenal. I personally liked getting a gelati which is a mixture of Italian ice and ice cream. I got lemon cake and peach Italian ice, it was delicious as you can see from my photo. My husband got two ice cream flavors which were strawberry cheesecake and Brookie, which was a combination of brownie and Oreo. He loved it. Everything inside makes you feel like you're actually in paradise, very clean, and cutsey I love the atmosphere. Great music bumping as well! Bathrooms are clean, tables are clean, and there's also outdoor seating, which is really nice, there's umbrellas if it's super sunny, and also really cute lights for when it gets dark. They just opened up about a week ago, so come, check it out, you won't regret it!! we will absolutely be back, definitely bring our family and friends here when they come to visit this summer.

    Diana A.

    Very delicious Italian ice. So much flavor we definitely are going to try the other flavors. The service was great as well. They let us sample 2 flavors to see what we wanted which was very nice. The place itself was very clean and welcoming. They had sitting outside and inside which is a nice bonus.

    A piece of hair in my sandwich

    Two weeks ago, A piece of hair was in my sandwich.Today I was inside the store for 30 minutes, My food was given away & I had to wait again for them to be cooked again SMH.. I'm done with Dunkin Donuts !! Horrible customer service, Never again...

    Front of building

    Nestled in the heart of midtown, Portsmouth, VA. Paradise Ice is nothing short of a gem! Service is top-notch! A must-visit for anyone who loves ice cream / Italian ice or just wants to indulge in a little happiness. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors.

    Sweet Tea Italian Ice
    Ashley J.

    Amazing and refreshing Italian Ice. It's isn't too sweet it's just right. Amazing helpful staff.

    Island Wave and Blueberry Lemonade
    Shatoya T.

    I'm so glad i randomly went to check them out! From the moment we walked through the door to the time we walked out...nothing but amazing vibes and customer service! Everything she had me try was so good i didn't know what i wanted to order! She mentioned she makes everything in house and the delicious flavors proved just that! The prices were very reasonable and they give you a good portion. Below are pics of the Italian ice we ordered. I didn't take pics of my ice cream but the Angie's Apple Pie flavor *chef's kiss*

    Strawberry lemonade and raspberry Italian ice mix.

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    I loved this place, I usually go to Rita's, but this will now become my usual place. So much better & the staff was so welcoming and sweet!

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    2 years ago

    My ice cream was so good definitely going back. The service was great the young lady work was friendly and inviting.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing!!!! Really enjoyed the Italian ice nice and friendly environment will be a returning customer

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    Polar Snoballs

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    The service here is in need of desperate improvements. When we arrived there were at least 10…read morepeople waiting to pickup their order. Once we were greeted (after at least 5 mins of standing in front of the window where we visibly made eye contact with workers) we placed an order for 4 snowballs. Just snowballs, nothing elaborate. We waited by making use of the hula hoops provided by the store (nice touch), interacted with others who were waiting, chatted amongst ourselves and still our snowballs were not ready. We asked what appeared to be the older of the three young ladies working if we can have a refund and were told our orders were being finished. I said but the workers are back there eating a snowball. No acknowledgement was made that the workers were not using their time well to prepare orders. About 5 more mins and the worker we spoke with poked her head inside the shop and said something to the other 2 that resulted in our snowballs being finished and handed off a few mins later. I understand summer employment jobs and having fun while at work in an environment like a snowball stand, however, in total we probably waited around 30+ minutes for 4 snowballs while we watched the workers eating a snowball, chatting with each other, and moving at a snails pace. Snowball is ice and flavor. Training is needed to make sure the workers understand how to maximize their efficiency so they can get customers out of their face and they would actually have more time to do the things that young summer workers like to do when working with their peers.

    Super delicious snow cones. They have a huge selection. I got the mango & guava 10 out 10…read more My hubs got the grenade & mai tai. 10 out 10.

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    Pelican's Snoballs of Portsmouth offically opened for business on 4/26/16. Stop by to see us!

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    The SnoBall Shop

    The SnoBall Shop

    4.3
    (96 reviews)
    13.7 mi
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    I forgot that I stopped here almost 6 years ago. It was during the pandemic when people stayed…read moreinside to be safe. If they went to get food, it would be takeout. And in some cases, folks would eat in their vehicle. That was the case when I went here for the 1st time. Fast forward to now, I happened to run into The SnoBall Shop when I picked up food from a food truck nearby. Let's see how everything went. After leaving a food truck right across the street, I headed here to order a snoball which I haven't had over a year. Just like the 1st time, you head to the front to place your order. Beforehand, I took a look at all the flavors available and chose white chocolate. I also chose marshmallow fluff for the topping. Overall, the snoball was good. The white chocolate flavor was present throughout and having the marshmallow fluff as a topping and in the middle helped with each serving. The snoball did melt due to the weather outside, but it was totally fine. Once again, the SnoBall Shop came through for yours truly. I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in the area. Till next time :)

    3.5 rounded up. Service was great, the gentleman was kind and I inquired about the superhero $1…read morediscount in uniform. There are numerous options available explained on their signage. I opted for the kiddie size snowball which was a good portion. It includes 2 flavors, but I chose add-ons - whip cream and tajin and added vanilla ice cream at additional cost. I'm glad he informed me that due to the kiddie size, adding ice cream would increase the height and most likely have the snoball spill over. He offered to place the ice cream on the side to avoid spillage which I greatly appreciated. They have a large variety of flavors and the reason for the 3.5 stars was due to the taste. I had the passion fruit and tiger's blood. I think the tiger's blood is a sugar free flavor with splenda, so that may have been the reason why I wasn't loving it. I did finish the entire thing though. Haha.. I've just had better tasting at other local businesses. It's located in Primrose shopping center near the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. There's plenty of parking available and they have 3 vibrantly colored tables for seating. I'm sure their presence brings a lively, fun vibe to the shopping center that's in dire need of an update.

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    Kiddie size with my ice cream on the side so it wouldn't fall off the side of the cup

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    Pelican's Snoballs

    Pelican's Snoballs

    4.5
    (45 reviews)
    17.2 mi
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    It has definitely been a minute since Sophia and I had a snoball here. For years, Pelican's has…read morebeen a go-to for cold treats which sastisfied our sweet teeth. Let's see how the afternoon turned out. After having lunch elsewhere, we drove here for some much needed snoballs. Outside, it was pretty warm so we stayed in the car. Since our last visit, they updated the location. There are more benches and have umbrellas to cover them in case of shade and rain. Also, you order in the front and pick up on the side when it's ready. For my order, I selected the Coconut flavor in the kiddie's size. The flavor was just exactly a Coconut flavor and delivered. As usual, the ice tended to melt a little quick just as I mixed the ice around, but no change to the taste at all. Sophia enjoyed her selection too (forgot what she chose). Thank you again Pelican's for having the both of us satisfied. We'll definitely be back. Till next time :)

    Pelican's was a great experience in a warm day. The teens/young adults working were friendly and…read moremade sure not to skimp on the syrups . They were able to answer questions about the menu and make recommendations. The sno balls were definitely more than just run of the mill cups of shaved ice. The owner, Eddie, was a pleasure to meet and cares about the community experience as well as the conditions under which the kids have to work. He's got a great amount of seating and is constantly adding activities on the property for his customers to hang around a bit and have fun. Can't wait to bring my team back. Also, they are first responder friendly which always earns my respect. Check them out!

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    Penguin's SnoBalls

    Penguin's SnoBalls

    4.6
    (53 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Today's date is 8/31/25 and the time is 1:45pm. I've made it a point to state the date and time so…read morethat Penguin's Snowball can correct this situation with that specific employee. Stopped in after a quick trip to NC and thought that it would be nice to grab a snowball. Things that I love about Penguin's Snowball is that it is a locally owned establishment to grab a fun summer time treat and it is in a great location. Also, if memory serves me correctly it is owned by a veteran. I come here several times throughout the summer months and I love the different options, my favorite being the Piccadilly. Today I watched as the young lady, who appeared to be working alone, made snowballs with one glove on her right hand and no glove on her left hand. I stood and watched as she made two snowballs and then realized that she needed more snow. She adds more snow to both cups and proceeds to push the snow with both the gloved and ungloved hand. I had to walk away. Thank you but no thank you. Just doesn't seem sanitary to me. Again, I love Penguin's but this was a hard pass for me.

    The SnoBalls are delicious - and relatively quick to come out after ordering - but they are pricey…read moreat $4.00 for a kid's size and only go up from there when you add in any toppings, and of course, they ask for a tip. The actual outdoor seating area is plagued by bees or yellow jackets of some sort making it really quite unusable for sitting and enjoying. Probably will not go back.

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    Egg custard with marshmallow topping
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    Paradice - icecream - Updated July 2026

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