delicious!!!! lots of topping and flavor options and very fairly priced with good portions. store front is small, not many places to sit outside either. service was pretty quick! read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing!! Worker was so nice and patient with me deciding on what flavor and toppings I wanted. Me and my husband decided on mango and horchata they're so yummy! read more

Powder - Horchata with toasted marshmallows and mochi - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love love love! It's so hard to find fluffy snow ice (which is a style of Taiwanese shaved ice inspired by the Japanese kakigori). This place does it so well. The ice is so fluffy and melts perfectly in your mouth. You can pick two flavors for the large size. We got guava and pineapple. The ice block itself is already infused with the flavor so once it's shaved, they don't add anything it's just the flavored ice itself. You can add topping if preferred but I personally like eating it the way it is especially on a hot summer day. read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

4/2/17 Powder will forever have a special place in my heart because my wife and I went here during our 1st date. The Strawberry Snow literally tastes like Strawberry Nesquik. Enough said. I like Powder. - @beebslikes read more

Powder - 4/2/17 Strawberry Snow, I like that. - @beebslikes - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was at the DMV and found this spot really closeby! It's a super small shop and they have a whole wall of all their flavors. I got the Thai Tea flavor with mochi and it was really tasty! I would definitely come back to try out more of their flavors :) read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to Powder (Shaved Snow) on a Tuesday night with a friend. Even though I like the blue and white aesthetic on their menu, it was a bit difficult for my friend and I to read. We ordered a regular sized Thai Tea Snow with waffle cookie crumbles and toasted marshmallows as our toppings. After receiving our order promptly along with a free postcard that I asked for, we sat down on the one bench available in this small location. The texture of the ice cream/shaved ice reminded me of my childhood days of trying some fresh snow in the winter. The "snow" was made in front of us, and it tasted quite fresh. After a filling dinner, my friend and I felt that one regular sized snow was good for the both of us. The thai tea flavor was not too sweet and also not too cold for an autumn night in SF. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone visiting this area! read more

Powder - Thai Tea Snow with Waffle Cookie Crumbles and Toasted Marshmallows - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shaved ice was amazing. We ordered the Horchata and the Matcha Green Tea, both topped with sweet milk. They were soooo good! The reason I don't give them 5 stars is because of the service. We got there 8:45pm, 15 mins before closing time and my daughter said "Hi" to the girl there only to be greeted by a side-eye and an eye-roll from her. So not nice! We immediately felt uncomfortable and kind of ruined the experience. Ambiance was ok. The place is super small with almost no space to sit down inside. It was ok for a quick and easy dessert though, mainly bc of the service. It would have been an amazing experience otherwise. read more

Stumbled upon powder when I was in the neighborhood and was excited to try it when I found out they served Taiwanese style shaved ice. I was pleasantly surprised and come back when ever I am in the neighborhood. Its not super authentic in the flavors and toppings they offer but that's ok because I'm not all that big of a fan of red beans and mung beans anyway. The shaved ice is delicious and my family really loves it. They offer a number of flavors as a base and extras can be added as toppings. They do offer a waffle cone and I would recommend having that. Would be nice to see more fruit options and condensed milk as a topping. Seatting inside is limited to a bench and there is a few tables outside. read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

ORDER earl grey + matcha (5/5) this place reminds me of oakobing in LA! the texture of the shave ice was light and fluffy. the earl grey was fragrant and the matcha had a light matcha flavor. there are so many flavors and toppings to choose from. SERVICE quick service AMBIANCE the store is small, but there are seats outside. read more

Powder - Earl Grey & Matcha Green Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was in the area with a friend and decided to come try powder again for a sweet treat! Went over at around 4 pm on a Saturday and this time I noticed their new and seasonal flavors. We took a little time to order and the service was very fast once again but the staff was rude. They lightly yelled at my friend from across the shop to finish the tip screen and didn't seem very interested when we were ordering our items. Kid Size Passionfruit Snow with Sweet Milk Glaze, Organic Strawberries and Mochi - Decided to get the kid size and it was more of a perfect size for me as a small dessert. The passion fruit flavor came through, wasn't too strong and it was still creamy as before. The toppings added different textures and the organic strawberries were sweeter and not frozen this time. I love the concept of the single serving, build your own shaved ice but the service I am a little iffy on. read more

Totally completely in LOVE with powder. The shaved ice is so soft and fluffy it feels like a cloud. They also have a ton of different flavors and toppings you can try! I personally really like the strawberry flavor and always choose a different topping :) the prices are pretty decent and affordable for the amount they give as well! read more

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I got the Matcha w/ Strawberry topping and Ube w/ Milk Glaze topping. It was so good. This combo I made definitely assisted in satisfying my tastebuds and was well worth the money. The toppings are a bit pricey for what how much they give you, but yummy nevertheless. The service was okay and while the place is small, there is an outside section to sit down and enjoy this tasty snack. read more

Powder - Matcha w/ Strawberry topping and Ube w/ Milk Glaze topping. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

ube flavor is light and not too sweet! very small shop but they have seating outside. read more

Powder - Ube - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great little spot that satisfied our sweet cravings after spending a whole day hiking out in Mt.Tam. Even though it was cold out, we decided to grab some snow ice because this stuff always hits. We weren't the only one thinking the same because after we ordered, there was a line out the door... They had a variety of flavors and toppings to choose from. I got the horchata with some mochi and azuki beans on top. It wasn't too sweet, which was great - only wished for the fresh mochi balls. They have outdoor seating, not much room inside. Would definitely recommend this spot. read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small order at the counter establishment with minimal outdoor seating and very flavorful snow fluff. Their toppings are a bit pricey ($1.25 for the mochi pictured here and $0.75 for condensed milk) but would gladly come back and share a large with a friend! read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a great place to hit if you love bingsoo, but you only want a single portion. I've been twice, first time tried the mango then the earl grey. The interior is only a counter and a window bench. There's a parklet, but it was really windy both times. read more

Powder - Mango with passion fruit topping - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Soo sooo good!! I love this place DOWN! If yoy love bingsoo (Korean shaved ice) you need to try this spot! They let you custom flavors and toppings I will keep coming back here! Their seasonal guava flavor was amazing. I got passion fruit and thought it was way too sour but my topping balanced it out. I got strawberry flavor last time & highly recommend that too. Service was great. The shop was a lil small but I always just sit in the car after grabbing ice cream from here. 100/10 read more

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This place is soooo slept on. I love a "build your own" concept, which allows you to select the flavors and toppings you want. I only wish they had more locations. read more

So snow was tasty but way way over priced for what you get. Usually I pay $5 more at other locales and get 3-4 times more with tons of toppings included - kind of takes the fun out if you have to pay for each and every topping - including condensed milk/sweet cream! I won't be returning.. read more

Walked in to this place after dining out and eating something extremely spicy that it warranted a sweet treat! The shaved snow - with cereal milk - was just so flaky and light refreshing that I easily saved my palate from the spicy dinner! I combined this base with a cookie crumble topping and the cookies were also really well made. The folks were very friendly and helped me find the right size bowl :) there is not much space indoors except for a tiny seating area - to sit and enjoy, but it's on Divisadero so you could just walk out and stroll the streets! read more

Powder - Menu - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mixed experience here. We ordered 4 different flavors: strawberry, Thai tea, ube, and Vietnamese coffee. We had trouble tasting the Thai tea and ube flavors. Strawberry and Vietnamese coffee were more noticable. The workers had trouble getting the honey out but they made it happen. Only indoor seating is this small bench so y'all will have to brave the elements outside. read more

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The combination of ice cream and shaved ice offers a delightful treat with a wide variety of flavors and combinations to create your perfect dessert. Service was efficient, and the cashier provided helpful recommendations, which was appreciated since I was unsure of what to order. My order was ready within eight minutes. I opted for the Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sweet Milk Glaze topping to balance the coffee's bitterness with a touch of sweetness. I prefer minimal toppings, so I kept it simple. The result was excellent--light, fluffy, and it melted quickly in my mouth. The sweetness was just right, and I was very satisfied with my choice. Seating is somewhat limited, with a bench inside and a few tables and chairs outside. For larger groups, I recommend ordering to go. Parking can be challenging as it is located on a busy street with metered spots that are often occupied. Finding parking may require some patience. Overall, a great dessert option! read more

Powder - Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sweet Milk Glaze - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to check out Powder for a while and everytime I drive by, I can never find parking. My other half took me here this past weekend and it was all that I thought it would be. I got a kids size sesame shave ice with adzuki bean topping. The ice was creamy and not too sweet with a ton of black sesame flavor. The adzuki bean topping was thick and paired well with the nuttiness of the black sesame. The service was quick and the smell of the croffles almost made me order one! But I'll try that next time I return. Now that Bingsu has gotten popular, I'm glad there's a place like Powder around. You don't have to spend over $20 for an order that requires 3 people to eat before it melts. read more

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the only taiwanese shaved ice in sf I think... the snow ice was very soft and fluffy, but the black sesame ($5) wasn't strong enough. the mochi topping ($1.25) were delicious though. would come back to try other flavors like earl grey, they have many options and even pre-made bowls on their "secret" menu read more

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I got one of their Croffles with cinnamon sugar, whipped cream and toasted marshmallow. It was SO GOOD. The croffle is really a next level dessert. It is rich, and I shared the regular size with one other person, but damn is it good. It is definitely worth getting the whipped cream with it. Really excellent place. read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I checked out this place because their website advertised it as Taiwanese shaved ice, but honestly, it has nothing to do with the real thing at all! I tried the passion fruit and matcha flavors. Personally, I liked the passion fruit more--it was tangy and sweet, very refreshing! The matcha flavor had a bit of a grassy taste, but their mochi was really good! Also, their shaved ice texture is super soft and not too creamy or heavy, which I really liked. Overall, I think the prices are pretty reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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Very delicious lol I love horchata so this was right up my ally. Ate it on a cold day and split one between the three of us. Would go again if I'm in the area read more

Powder - Horchata - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

There was no line- you wouldn't want do get it delivered, it melts pretty fast. The ice cream is good! I got the Valencia flavor and it was delicious. read more

Powder - SP Valencia - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was craving some dessert but wanted something other than the regular ice cream or soft serve. I found this cute snow dessert place and decided to give if a shot. I wad mainly attracted by all the different asian flavors they offered. I ended up getting Horchata with the milk glaze and cinnamon toast crunch as toppings. My friend got ube with whipped cream, coconut flakes, and mochi. Overall, it was good but I think for the price, I would rather get bingsoo or some other dessert. We both got kids cups and the total with our toppings was around $17. The shop itself is quite small, but they did have outdoor seating. I would say it seems more like a grab and go type of place rather than being able to vibe there. read more

The snow was good.. plenty of toppings, got the large black sesame, mochi, strawberry, and sweet glaze. $6.50 for large and .50 cents for each topping. It's a tiny place with one bench against the wall for seating, But i think more patio seating but it was raining. Just delayed service and a bit of attitude from the person taking my order for less stars. and not the most velvety snow i've had but pretty velvety. Parking is also difficult - street parking only. read more

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Tried this place at a work event. I was extremely impressed. It's a creative spin on ice cream, like a hybrid between Bingsu and ice cream. Not too sweet, with a ton of fun flavors. It's perfect if you don't want a giant binsu that you want to share since the cups are made for individual cups, and they're all made to order so the texture is perfect and fresh and the toppings are customizable to make your ideal individual bingsu. Though it's a bit more sweet and creamy compared to bingsu so in my opinion toppings should be limited since the cream is already so flavorful and sweet. read more

This place has great shaved snow (which is different from shaved ice, btw! It's softer and more "powdery"). I also like that you can easily customize with flavors and toppings. The place itself is pretty small but there's plenty of outdoor seating in the parklet. Service is pretty quick since there are machines that make the snow. It's a little pricey, though. read more

Powder - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

A cute small shop serving (Americanized) Taiwanese shaved ice. Still delicious, but was really hoping it would be more authentic! Portions are small, and flavors are similar to ice cream flavors. No seating inside but there's a few patio seats in a parklet outside. You can get 1-2 flavors with a large size, and it's great for splitting. My friend and I matcha and early grey shaved ice with red bean and milk cream topping. It tasted more like ice cream (maybe it was the milk cream) but still liked it. read more

Powder - Large: Matcha Green Tea and Earl Grey with red bean and milk cream - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love the concept of this place! I grew up in a place where these choose-your-own shaved ice places were aplenty and looked for them all over the Bay Area. Powder fits the bill perfectly with their large selection of shaved ice flavors and toppings. I visited just after sunset on a cold night so it was empty inside and it looked like the staff wasn't expecting business either because they didn't seem to pay me any attention while I read the menu. When I walked up to the counter to order, someone took my order and made my food promptly but I felt like I was interrupting something the whole time because staff kept walking in and out of the store without looking at me or saying anything. Note that there is no indoor seating so if you're visiting on a cold day like me you'll have to take it to go! There is a parklet just outside reserved for Powder customers but no heaters. I imagine it's a much better experience on a hot summer day and I look forward to trying their shaved ice again then. read more

Powder - Matcha shaved ice with azuki red beans, mochi, and sweetened milk - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has officially stolen the top spot on my list for a cold, refreshing treat! The shave ice here is nothing short of magic--so fine and fluffy that it melts effortlessly on your tongue. With an impressive variety of flavors and fully customizable options, there's something for everyone. Don't even get me started on the toppings--they've thought of everything! For my first order, I went with a large and chose two flavors: horchata and strawberry. The strawberry was a burst of nostalgia, tasting just like my favorite Japanese strawberry milk, while the horchata paired so nicely with it. I topped it off with sweet milk glaze (condensed milk), Cinnamon Toast Crunch & mochi I'm already counting down the days until my next visit because there are so many more flavor combinations to explore. If you're craving for shave ice, run--don't walk--to this spot. You won't be disappointed! read more

Powder - menu 11/23/24 - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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LOVE this dessert place. Usually when I go to a bingsu/shaved ice place, the portions are huge and I can never finish an entire bowl, so I have to split it with people (and even then it's still a challenge to finish a tower of shaved ice). So I love that this place has personal sized shaved snow! And you can customize your own dessert to your liking. They have so many yummy shaved snow base options as well as a variety of toppings you can add on including waffle cone pieces, fruity pebbles, chocolate drizzle, etc. It's so fun making your own creation! Unfortunately each additional add on costs money but prices are pretty reasonable for SF. The dessert itself is soo good. It's incredibly light and refreshing, so perfect for an after-dinner dessert or a midday snack. It's also not too sweet. I got the black sesame shaved snow with waffle cone pieces as a topping, and it was such a good combination. The place is pretty small and has very limited seating which is the only con. Service is great, really fast, and the workers are really friendly!! Would definitely come back here to try other things on the menu! read more

Powder - shaved snow - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been to many shaved ice places but this place is unique that the ice is already flavored and they do shavings of pre flavored ice! Other places which put syrups or sauces don't taste as good as this in my opinion Pros: very light dessert and satisfies your sweet tooth without it being too sweet Cons: not much really, the condensed milk was a bit on the too sweet side Ambiance: 4.5/5 Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

What a nice find for a local shaved ice dessert place! I wish they had indoor seating as it is kind of a small store front. But you get a lot of choices and combinations to choose from. The actual shaved ice texture is super fluffy and light. Would go here again! read more

Stopped in on a Tuesday evening after my roommate had been hyping this place up for a few months, and it did not disappoint!! Me and my friend each ordered the kid-sized bingsu and it was a good size for one person. It was sweet and creamy and we really loved the combination of textures and flavors with the red beans, mochi, and cream. As we sat inside enjoying our treats, everyone else's orders also looked really delicious . I cant wait to come back and try different flavor combinations :) read more

Powder has such great flavors and we'll drive waaaayyy out of the way to come here, but our most recent visit wasn't great. This review is not a reflection of the desserts, but of the customer service. The staff was sooo snobby and we felt completely rushed. They still had like 30 minutes to closing time, yet they weren't helpful and looked annoyed when we were asking questions. I absolutely HATE that. So please... do not ever expect me to tip you if you can't provide at least a decent level of customer service. That is quite literally your job. We will come back here for the food, but let's hope they find better staff to help the customers. It makes a world of a difference. read more