When I was walking around the Saturday market in South Lake Union, I was looking for a quick and…read moreeasy dessert. I thought I was going to get like a small cup of ice cream or a churro or something. That's when I noticed this pretty large line outside this popup called Mike's Shaved Ice - which I thought was odd because none of the other dessert places nearby had any line at all. Was this place really that good that people were willing to wait 20-30 minutes when they could get something else for another place for free? Turns out, yes, it is This might take the cake as the best dessert I've had in Seattle My goodness, this was good I think I've had shaved ice before at some point, and I recently had a snow cone, which is somewhat similar, but nothing could have prepared me for how incredibly good this tasted. I got 3 flavors - pineapple, blue vanilla, and orange dream, and each bite had so much sweet, juicy, just-absolutely-perfect flavor that it was bursting in my mouth. When I took my first bite, I was in awe at how amazing that was. The ice was shaved so thin you couldn't even really feel the individual crystals at all. After taking a bite, it lasts a few second and melts away into your tongue, leaving nothing but that amazing syrup poured on top of the ice. It was truly a magical experience Picture this - you're scooping away, encountering zero resistance at all, and each bite can be one of 3 diverse but incredible flavors. Also, this thing is pretty damn big as well I've gotten this far without even talking about the vanilla ice cream inside. It seemed to normally be a topping, but I got mine inside because reasons? I'm not complaining at all though, because after you get to the ice cream, a lot of the shaved ice is melted, so you're kind of just eating the ice cream with the flavored syrup, which is also a fantastic experience. If I ever get the chance, I would like to try it with the ice cream on top, however This is slightly expensive for ice cream, but well within reason when you see how much you get.

love love love Mikes Shave Ice! Best shave ice in WA. You can find them at farmers markets and…read moreother pop ups in the Seattle area, luckily they come down to Lacey here and there. Staff is always nice and makes you feel a sense of community. Quality of their ingredients are always so fresh and can be very nostalgic and give you that home feeling if you're from HI. You can always find these guys with a long line, but everything is worth the wait and surprisingly goes by quickly. Fluffiest ice, just the right amount of sweetness for their syrups, and balanced toppings. Will always support local businesses, especially when they're connected to Hawaii!

This snowy village location has never failed me when I'm in need of a refreshing sweet treat!…read moreEmployees are helpful and nice, and the inside is clean and has enough seating. The seasonal watermelon bingsoo, strawberry bingsoo, mango bingsoo, all tasted amazing. Their fruit always tastes fresh and the shaved ice is not too sweet. No complaints!

I liked Snowy Village. The bingsu was good, but what stood out most was the fresh fruit. The mango…read morewas sweet and actually fresh, not frozen, which made a big difference. The space is cute, staff were nice, and portions are pretty large. Parking is a bit annoying. It does seem a little pricey, though. Only downside is the shaved ice isn't super consistent. The top is sweet and fluffy, but the bottom gets more compact and less flavorful, so we had to add condensed milk. Still a solid spot overall.

Great friendly service. A variety of options. We bought 3…read moreSmalls but we could have easily shared one. They forgot my snowcap but easily placed some on. There are tents and picnic tables so you can sit out if the sun. My only Complaint was the ice was so tightly packed that it fell it when I was trying to eat it. I had to use my hand and scoop it back in.

You need to check this place out! Thank me later! I've been to Hawaii a couple times and this…read moreplace is the closest thing to the islands. So good!

One of my favorite summer desserts is a nice refreshing bingsoo and snowy village always got my…read moreback!! Located in U district its a cute little shop. It does get packed pretty since the place is small but tables usally turn quickly. I always get the mango bingsoo its definitely one of thee best bingsoo flavors if you want something refreshing but their injoemi bingsoo is also really good. Highly recommend!

Snowy Village is the best bingsoo around. Honestly, the UW location has been pretty slow for over a…read moreyear, sometimes taking over an hour for a single order at night. If you're craving some bingsoo, make the trek to Bellevue if possible. This store is shared with Xi'an Noodles with a shared restroom and wifi available. Located in the Belgate plaza, there is plenty of parking. Mixed Berry Bingsoo - my favorite bingsoo because the berries are packed with flavor, sweet, and enhance the dessert. With a mix of sweetness, tartness, and acidity, the bingsoo has balance and the contrast actually helps each flavor shine. The berry juices even add flavor to the bingsoo below (and there are berries at the bottom). The only mediocre aspect is the whipped cream on top which is just whatever. Taro Bingsoo - the menu has alternated between ube ice cream and taro ice cream but I think it's always been taro ice cream because it's not overly sweet. Red bean is also sweet but after devouring the toppings (including the ice cream), the bingsoo itself doesn't offer much. It's sweet shaved milk with condensed milk but the taro flavor isn't as potent.

So good! Staff was friendly. They give you a huge snow cone and for only $3.50! My daughter was…read morehappy! Only wish they gave out spoons too

Diamondhead Shave Ice is only open during summer weekends, so keep an eye out! It's heard to miss…read morethe long line and dozens of brightly colored cones of shave ice floating around the market. The serving size is large. For $2.75 they give you a huge cone with 3 flavors of your choice. NO extra charge for up to 3 flavors! Just one flat price. The vendors are very friendly. If you happen to come two days in a row or once every other week they will remember you. They have a large variety of flavors available. They also have a good variety of sugar free flavors. If you get shave ice often like I do, they have a punch card. You fill up the card, you get a free shave ice! Come check out Diamondhead Shave Ice at the Olympia Farmers Market! It's great!

It has been stinking hot, and there is nothing I love more than shaved ice. The Shorehouse has been…read morethe only thing to refresh me and cool me off. They have several flavors, so I thought how do I choose? But then I remembered and subsequently saw on the menu that you can have 3 flavors! The iconic Tigers Blood is one of them! As typical with shaved ice, you can get an ice cream or coconut cap. If not into shaved ice, they have a nice selection of coffee drinks. It's a cute little setup out of a Winnebago with some seating. It feels like the beach.

I'll have to come back for a shaved ice and update-- but they looked phenomenal. I ordered a…read moreCoconut Coffee, and it was fantastic! A great blend of shaved ice and liquid, I was happy that it wasn't too sweet and had a nice swirl of coconut cream in it. The staff was playing good music and seemed to be having a lot of fun. The only downside of this spot is that there is limited parking (and it was almost $8 for a drink, but that seems to be normal now)-- would be a great stop before you head to the beach. I will absolutely be bringing people back.

So many yummy flavors to choose. My favorite flavor is Tiger's blood. Good customer service. It's a…read morefun place to go to after a day in the park or hanging out at the Puyallup Library, or just window shopping. They have one especially for dogs, called the pup cup. I was surprised how big it the pup cup was. My little Boston boy couldn't eat it all. I plan to go back.

Shaved ice done right. I love all their flavors but usually stick to basic grape and cherry. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of yummy mixes.

Love this place! It used to be over by the Maple Valley Market and was greatly missed when the…read moremarket closed around 2020. Authentic shave ice! They have so many great flavors including Hawaiian style li hing mui, guava and P.O.G. The employee was really nice and let us know the timing (it takes a few minutes to make each one) until we got ours. They offer snow caps (sweetened condensed milk) and ice cream options as well. I love a good pour of syrup and they do great with that as well. It was definitely worth the 28 minute drive from Renton and we'll be back for sure. Basic shave ice is $6 and add-one are $1 extra

Hopefully they are still in business. Can't get real Hawaiian shaved ice anywhere but here. Love…read morethe Tigers Blood with ice cream.

TLDR: very busy on a Saturday night and they have other desserts. Soft boba and sweetness level for…read moredrinks was good. It is a small place so I don't recommend groups bigger than 6 to sit and do desserts. First time here so I got 100% sweetness and I liked it ! I'm typically a 50-80% type but I tried the rest of my families drinks and I didn't think they were too sweet either. Boba was my preferred amount of soft and chewy. If you're in the area, I recommend trying this place.

Matcha latte was overly sweet and tasted almost artificial…read more My friend ordered the brown sugar milk tea but despite the name it has no tea in it.

Tastes like sandy beaches and warm saltwater are on the other side of the street!…read more It was a beautiful sunny day and I was craving shave ice...da real kine. This spot did the job! Love the flavors & options. It may not be Matsumoto's in Haleiwa but I'll take what I can get and this surprised me with how good it was. The worker let me know they'll be moving locations soon so be on the lookout for that. Hopefully it's to a more well known location as this spot is tucked away in a small business strip in the neighborhood. Definitely need to try their Kona coffee advertised on the sign

Added photos of my last post at the Silverdale YMCA The…read morebest shave ice especially with vanilla ice cream. Can't wait for your store front to open. The other afternoon I was heading to Bremerton thinking, I could go for a shave ice I'll be so happy