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    Pelican's Snoballs - Wake Forest

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Shaved Ice
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Adrienne V.

    i had to pay a whole extra dollar for cream & they didn't even give it to me disappointed

    Adrian S.

    Me and my family just got some snow cones, amazing service, speed and also they just taste great

    Grape and Hawaiian regular size
    Heather B.

    Love, love, love this little gem on outskirts of WF. There are a couple of very sweet teenage girls that work there and always get great service, despite long lines and sometimes some very indecisive people in that line ;) Our favorite flavors are: Grape Bubble gum Tutti Frutti Fireball Mango Blue bubble gum Coke And, we sometimes add on sour spray or a cream flavor. Great prices, regular size is $3 and it's plenty. A few picnic tables to sit at, a small area for the kiddos to play and decent parking. It's a yummy, inexpensive treat for the family.

    top left: egg custard top right: frogger bottom: lemonade & sweet tea

    the best snowballs ever the ice is soft it's so good they also have 100 flavors and they have fun stuff on the side like cornhole -- the people are always nice too :)

    Rachel O.

    Snnnnnnnnnoowwwww coone! In the forest! I am beyond excited pelican is in town! Parking is a little tricky but worth the hassle. I have never been a snocone fan until I met pelican! Their ice is shaved... It's fine like snow, not pulverized ice pellets Over 100 flavors available, and you can add 'cream' flavor to any flavor snocone you pick. My personal favorite is creamcicle.... Orangey creamy goodness, it's like being a kid again...... Just with a better snocone! If you're looking for an alternative to ice cream but still with all the yummy cool fun, this is the place for you. And the prices are good, I get the medium for $3 and it is plenty! There's even a reward for trying all 100 flavors in one season. they also can come to events! Nice! So enjoy a trip back to your childhood for a small price and a better snocone. Hope you enjoy the ride as much as I did.

    Yes, that is a big thick black hair, definitely not mine! Found 3/4 way down.
    C P.

    We are here about once a week! It's a good place to get shaved ice on a hot day (except the garbage smell- seems least stinky on Wednesdays). They have tons of flavors and several sugar free options too. Why you may be wondering did I give them only 3 stars? Well it's because I prefer mine without a big black disgusting hair in it. I know these things happen but this not the first time my cup has had 'debris' in it. The cleanliness is an issue specifically with the cups themselves which seems an easy fix by adding some hygiene procedures (maybe hair nets & proper cup handling/storing).

    Christopher B.

    Almost five stars but pelicans snow balls falls a bit short due to small inconsistencies. Despite the minor flaws this place really is amazing. Spring summer and fall they create a semi iconic experience of ones memoirs of childhood. This pelicans is located directly across from the Border restaurant and adjacent to a cute antique shop. It has several picnic tables and if one comes on the right day they get shade and a comfortable breeze. Now the best part of this location settled in the historic area of Wake Forest is it is close to the seminary and fits the ending of a perfect date with your significant other. For me I love taking a picnic lunch with my beauty and having a great setting to eat our lunch and then finish up with an icy treat.

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    Love coming here for an icy sweet summer treat. Really love the courtyard too for my kids.

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    Yum! Yum! Yum! A must stop for a hot summer day, lol or every summer day. Really nice ppl, great flavors, super fluffy ice.

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    Sugar Free flavors!!!! I've tried grape, blue raspberry and cherry and they were all delicious! They had about 12-15 flavors to choose from!

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    A few picnic tables to sit at, a small area for the kiddos to play and decent parking.

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