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Awesome shaved ice place that was one of the only places near this area open. Very glad because they have solid items. However, the only thing I would recommend is to try one of their flavors you are familiar with. My dad ordered the Diablito which actually had lime juice not sweetened. Just lime juice with some tajin and other spicy toppings. The lime was so sour and powerful it wasn't enjoyable. They had to add some pineapple flavoring to it so it was edible. I also ordered something different and made it my own. They will let you try any flavor to make sure you like it. I had the Hawaiian fruit flavored item, but added chamoy and tajin.. sounds good right? It actually wasn't as enjoyable as it would have been with the mango. Altogether. This place is awesome with great staff who is very friendly. There are some great pics you can take with their backdrop and a life size raspa figure next to their truck. Super cute vibe! Highly recommended for family on a hot fall day!
I am officially a shaved ice convert! The second time I brought my son here, I realized what an intriguing menu they have. I couldn't resist the temptation of creamy cold brew, so I went ahead and ordered one. ($5.50) My son got his usual child's size rainbow ice ($3). Then mine came out, and OMG! It was a creamy, sumptuous, not-overly-sweet awesomeness. It tasted like a chocolate milkshake. I seriously can't believe how good it was. The place is cute too, and they're really set on making you what you want or remaking something if you don't like it. They've got a cute selfie wall, a huge chair for the kids to climb up on, and a couple benches in the shade. The only negative is it's in a HOT parking lot by the bowling alley. But, with things like pickle juice and Chamoy, creamy cold brew, and mango lassi on the menu, you really can't go wrong!
Easy to locate in the Westgate Lanes parking lot. Ample seating (with shade). *It would be phenomenal if they had misting fans too! Staff are hard working, nice, and even though there were 8 people in front of me, I probably waiting 7-10 min in line and less than 5 for my order. I let my toddler daughter select our flavor so we got plain strawberry to share (I added a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla). Next time, I'm coming for the Mangonada. I love tajin and tamarind so I'm looking forward to it! What really stood out was the thought they put into the customer experience! The various photo op spots, chalkboard wall, and most of all...the sign emphasizing they want to make each order perfect and happy to do whatever's needed to make it happen. We'll be back! TIP: visit their website and if you sign up for texts, you get a free small shaved ice!
I have created a summer monster. I went back and got the MANGO LASSI and it was amazing!!! Highly recommend!
Cute shaved ice food truck in Westgate Lanes' parking lot with plenty of outdoor seating. Their custom shaved ice creations have creative names and great flavor. The notorious POG with cream and Gummi bears is the best!
This is the best snow cone I've had and I look forward to getting one each time I bowl at Westgate Lanes. Service is great, friendly and quick. They have so many topping and flavor combinations. I opted for lime with nerds and chamoy this round. It was a banger!
Perfect way to cool off!! The horchata, tiger blood and purple magic icees were my fav. I love that they offer sugar free options too! Super cute photo opps too!
I had an urge for Hawaiian shave ice on a hot spring day and found Shaved Ice Island on yelp. They are located in the parking lot of Westgate bowling. They are dog friendly and gave our puppies two free bowls of shaved ice with whipped cream! I was very impressed walking up Memorial Day weekend as they had organized a free scavenger hunt for children, a bouncy house, free face painting, and a free reggae band playing! The owner's name is Rahul, which I mistakenly thought was a variant of Raoul. You'll notice they serve mango lassi and chai tea shave ice! I ordered the Notorious P.O.G., which tasted like Hawaiian Sun juice, topped with sour gummy worms. Portions were large and cheap for a small at only $3 plus toppings. They even had people from the Austin Film Society taking videos of my puppy and customers. The owner, Rahul, walked up to us and asked us to participate in a snowball fight! The owner looked like an Indian surfer dude from Hawaii and he is killing it! The ice flakes weren't soft enough to yield easily to a spoon. To make it more Hawaiian, Taiwanese or Filipino, I would suggest they offer mochi balls, boba, and halo halo as well. I hope he opens a brick and mortar as the business grows!
I would leave a 5 star review for the snow cone but for the customer service which is a HUGE part of a business, they get a 1 star. The checkout girl was sweet and answered questions. This review is mainly for the woman who yelled at us to move our vehicle instead of asking. To the woman who answered "the kids cup" when I asked her which kind of snow cone it was that I was handed first. I own a business myself and would never make someone feel stupid for asking something. I did not appreciate the attitude. She didn't create a fun or welcoming environment. That's what a business should have first hand.
Not your average shaved ice establishment! We made our guys road trip to Austin and made this pit stop just to try the Mango Lassi shaved ice. The sizes were generous and mixed with mango puree and a pleasant helping of vanilla ice cream at the bottom. Best part, when it all melts in the Texas heat, you get a refreshing mango lassi drink that'll still keep you cool!
Absolutely insane how great this place is! Not always into snow cones because it really isn't my thing but man, this place deserves an award! Haven't had a great snow cone like these in a very, very long time! If you're craving a snow cone or just trying to kill off this summer heat with some cool treats, stop by shaved ice island for your satisfaction. It defiantly hit the spot after our 3 mile noon time run! Great way to cool down with these gourmet snow cones! The service was extremely quick so during these hard COVID times they made the new process very smooth. The mangonada was great, maybe just a tad bit more chamoy would've been great but otherwise it was amazing. The mango lassi was so creamy and tasty! Two great choices! I'll def be back for that Mexican rice pudding flavor!
What a wonderful night for a delicious treat. We absolutely love this place and we tell everyone that it is not to be missed. But we have a new addition to the family and today was his 1st time. Can you tell from the picture that he is in puppy heaven? We love you guys!!!
Shaved Ice Island is an island-themed Austin dessert trailer & mobile trucks serving creative shaved ice recipes. They were catering the Rogue Running Fun Run and Fall Training kick-off, providing shaved ice treats after the run. They came in their mobile truck and they had the menu posted on the side of the truck. They have a bunch of unique gourmet flavors on their menu. I placed my order and you can see them preparing the shaved ice. I ordered the mango and cream shave ice in a medium cup. The shaved ice hit the spot after my long run and the flavors with mango puree and cream were so sweet and fresh. I can't wait to try some of the other flavors!! read more
2 years ago
Absolutely adore this place! If it was closer we would get it more often. My kids love the flavors and add ons more than Bahama Bucks and beg to go when we go to dinner at Cuba 512 (across the street). Also plenty of parking since it's in Bowling Alley parking lot. The menu is diverse. The staff are cool. The seating, photo ops, games and chalk board are well thought out. I love the vibes for this food truck. We didn't wait long at all and our snow cones were fire! I would always get Mexican rice pudding which was crazy good but this time I tried Thai tea and holy $hi!!! It is amazing!! My mind was blown and I immediately wanted another one the next day. Please. I beg you! Go try it then thank me later. read more
Don't drag me for my three stars. I've been driving by this place for years and finally stopped. They have signs on the roadside leading up to the spot that make you question if your life needs changing, so I bit and gave in. Before you wonder how a shaved ice place can get three stars, I want you to think about how many shaved ice/snow cones you've had in your life and what makes one really good for you. If you have those answers, you'll understand my POV. For me, I love shaved ice so fluffy it scoops like whipped topping and dissolves in your mouth. If this isn't the case, as it starts to melt it gets really dense causing two things: the syrup won't soak through all the ice and there will be spots that are hard to scoop with your spoon. Also... do you have kids and live in a hot state? Because if you do, it's possible you've had many many types of shaved ice because your kids love it. My two favorite places are Bahama Bucks for their flavor and menu variety even though their flavors are hella artificial, I've never in my life had shaved ice as light and smooth and airy as theirs. I love the apple pie combo. The other place I miss in Austin is Woodys. Ugh so good and natural handmade flavors with dairy free options and more of a Hawaii take on shaved ice. At Shaved Ice Island I had the Coconut Snow. It's my favorite flavor in life after pistachio and it was decent. I ran into the issue of syrup not touching some parts of the middle of the ice. It's also white so I imagine it's tricky to drizzle it enough to feel confident it's all in there. The coconut condensed milk drizzle on top and whipped cream were a nice touch but it was triple digits in Austin so it started to melt down pretty quickly and soon became hard to get through with a spoon. I admire the marketing, I work in the biz, so it's cutesy but life changing is untrue for me, LOL. Service is great and I love how many flavors they have and the topping choices are impressive. Unfortunately for me, I prefer a smoother and lighter shaved ice experience. They also do parties and do a great job of letting you know everything you'd want to know before ordering just from signage on the truck. Stay cool y'all! read more
Awesome shaved ice place that was one of the only places near this area open. Very glad because they have solid items. However, the only thing I would recommend is to try one of their flavors you are familiar with. My dad ordered the Diablito which actually had lime juice not sweetened. Just lime juice with some tajin and other spicy toppings. The lime was so sour and powerful it wasn't enjoyable. They had to add some pineapple flavoring to it so it was edible. I also ordered something different and made it my own. They will let you try any flavor to make sure you like it. I had the Hawaiian fruit flavored item, but added chamoy and tajin.. sounds good right? It actually wasn't as enjoyable as it would have been with the mango. Altogether. This place is awesome with great staff who is very friendly. There are some great pics you can take with their backdrop and a life size raspa figure next to their truck. Super cute vibe! Highly recommended for family on a hot fall day! read more
I am officially a shaved ice convert! The second time I brought my son here, I realized what an intriguing menu they have. I couldn't resist the temptation of creamy cold brew, so I went ahead and ordered one. ($5.50) My son got his usual child's size rainbow ice ($3). Then mine came out, and OMG! It was a creamy, sumptuous, not-overly-sweet awesomeness. It tasted like a chocolate milkshake. I seriously can't believe how good it was. The place is cute too, and they're really set on making you what you want or remaking something if you don't like it. They've got a cute selfie wall, a huge chair for the kids to climb up on, and a couple benches in the shade. The only negative is it's in a HOT parking lot by the bowling alley. But, with things like pickle juice and Chamoy, creamy cold brew, and mango lassi on the menu, you really can't go wrong! read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Easy to locate in the Westgate Lanes parking lot. Ample seating (with shade). *It would be phenomenal if they had misting fans too! Staff are hard working, nice, and even though there were 8 people in front of me, I probably waiting 7-10 min in line and less than 5 for my order. I let my toddler daughter select our flavor so we got plain strawberry to share (I added a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla). Next time, I'm coming for the Mangonada. I love tajin and tamarind so I'm looking forward to it! What really stood out was the thought they put into the customer experience! The various photo op spots, chalkboard wall, and most of all...the sign emphasizing they want to make each order perfect and happy to do whatever's needed to make it happen. We'll be back! TIP: visit their website and if you sign up for texts, you get a free small shaved ice! read more
Cute shaved ice food truck in Westgate Lanes' parking lot with plenty of outdoor seating. Their custom shaved ice creations have creative names and great flavor. The notorious POG with cream and Gummi bears is the best! read more
This is the best snow cone I've had and I look forward to getting one each time I bowl at Westgate Lanes. Service is great, friendly and quick. They have so many topping and flavor combinations. I opted for lime with nerds and chamoy this round. It was a banger! read more
4 years ago
Perfect way to cool off!! The horchata, tiger blood and purple magic icees were my fav. I love that they offer sugar free options too! Super cute photo opps too! read more
I had an urge for Hawaiian shave ice on a hot spring day and found Shaved Ice Island on yelp. They are located in the parking lot of Westgate bowling. They are dog friendly and gave our puppies two free bowls of shaved ice with whipped cream! I was very impressed walking up Memorial Day weekend as they had organized a free scavenger hunt for children, a bouncy house, free face painting, and a free reggae band playing! The owner's name is Rahul, which I mistakenly thought was a variant of Raoul. You'll notice they serve mango lassi and chai tea shave ice! I ordered the Notorious P.O.G., which tasted like Hawaiian Sun juice, topped with sour gummy worms. Portions were large and cheap for a small at only $3 plus toppings. They even had people from the Austin Film Society taking videos of my puppy and customers. The owner, Rahul, walked up to us and asked us to participate in a snowball fight! The owner looked like an Indian surfer dude from Hawaii and he is killing it! The ice flakes weren't soft enough to yield easily to a spoon. To make it more Hawaiian, Taiwanese or Filipino, I would suggest they offer mochi balls, boba, and halo halo as well. I hope he opens a brick and mortar as the business grows! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
I would leave a 5 star review for the snow cone but for the customer service which is a HUGE part of a business, they get a 1 star. The checkout girl was sweet and answered questions. This review is mainly for the woman who yelled at us to move our vehicle instead of asking. To the woman who answered "the kids cup" when I asked her which kind of snow cone it was that I was handed first. I own a business myself and would never make someone feel stupid for asking something. I did not appreciate the attitude. She didn't create a fun or welcoming environment. That's what a business should have first hand. read more
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Rahul K.
Hey Chelsea this is Rahul AKA Brown Guy at Shaved Ice Island - gosh…
2 years ago
6 years ago
Not your average shaved ice establishment! We made our guys road trip to Austin and made this pit stop just to try the Mango Lassi shaved ice. The sizes were generous and mixed with mango puree and a pleasant helping of vanilla ice cream at the bottom. Best part, when it all melts in the Texas heat, you get a refreshing mango lassi drink that'll still keep you cool! read more
Absolutely insane how great this place is! Not always into snow cones because it really isn't my thing but man, this place deserves an award! Haven't had a great snow cone like these in a very, very long time! If you're craving a snow cone or just trying to kill off this summer heat with some cool treats, stop by shaved ice island for your satisfaction. It defiantly hit the spot after our 3 mile noon time run! Great way to cool down with these gourmet snow cones! The service was extremely quick so during these hard COVID times they made the new process very smooth. The mangonada was great, maybe just a tad bit more chamoy would've been great but otherwise it was amazing. The mango lassi was so creamy and tasty! Two great choices! I'll def be back for that Mexican rice pudding flavor! read more
2 years ago
What a wonderful night for a delicious treat. We absolutely love this place and we tell everyone that it is not to be missed. But we have a new addition to the family and today was his 1st time. Can you tell from the picture that he is in puppy heaven? We love you guys!!! read more
I was super sad when Austin Sno closed down because they were my GO TO snow cone place. I eventually stumbled upon Shaved ice island and it is now my new go to!!! The staff is extremely nice every single we go and they make sure the snow cones are done perfectly. Perfect place to stop for a sweet snack. They are now open for the spring!! read more
5 years ago
I tried the blue coconut with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and was impressed because the syrup wasnt over sweet and the ice cream was perfect. Great place would come back again. read more
5 years ago
I can't believe I've lived by this place for years and never came! Shaved ice isn't really my thing. But a friend suggested it while we were walking my dog a few weeks ago and now I'm a regular! My dog loves it so much that when I take her on walks, she leads me here. These are really reasonably priced (the small is $3 and so big it often lasts me 2 days), refreshing, and delicious. And of course my dog LOVES the doggy shaved ice with whipped cream and a milk bone on top. I love the fresher gourmet flavors with added fruit - pineapple fresca and mint lemonade are amazing. I put whatever is left in the fridge and have. Yummy juice to drink the next day! As the weather gets warmer, I'm so glad to have this place to grab a refreshing treat! read more
4 years ago
My family heads over to get shaved ice weekly, usually Mangonada or Mexican Rice Pudding. We love their gourmet flavors! The staff are also as super cool as their snow cones. Tonight we tried June's flavors of the month and they didn't disappoint. Rainbow Pride and Peach Tea. Tasty! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
The area is super cute for pictures, the staff is all very friendly. They have so many flavors to choose from! Also the sitting area is clean & a great shaded area to hang out. This is the Picadilly, it's great if you love pickles! Will be back tomorrow read more
5 years ago
5 stars. Literally the best shaved iced ever. I've never liked shaved ice before trying Shaved Ice Island. And the staff is super cool. Sour Cherry is my jam!! read more
4 years ago
Best snow cone I have ever had !!! they have so many good flavors purple manic is my favorite would have everyday if I could read more
7 years ago
Meh. We've gone here several times but today was disappointing:( giant chunks of hard ice Update: they are awesome read more
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Rahul K.
Hi Alicia sorry your cups weren't the way you preferred this time. I…
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5 years ago
Got a Mint lemonade with watermelon Fresca mixed and I'm in love. Classic flavors like tigers blood and bubble gum are great from here but their gourmet flavors are amazing. A great place to stop for a refreshing treat. read more
Came by to treat my cousin on his special day....walking the stage and receiving his diploma #2020grad. They have tons of varieties and even gourmet options! I ordered the arroz con leche (rice milk) and it came with a scoop of ice cream on the bottom. It was freaking amazing. Hands down the best snow cone I've ever had! Prices were extremely reasonable! This was definitely a nice cool treat after spending a few hours in the hot Texas heat! Make sure to TREAT YO SELF with a snow cone! read more
5 years ago
Best snow cones in the world that I have ever had! I recommend going with one of the gourmet options, they're worth it (and the smalls are plenty big enough). Every time we go, the customer service is stellar. Employees are very polite and have positive attitudes. Also they are consistent as far as quality and wait times are concerned, no matter how busy. The chalk board and cornhole game are some pretty awesome bonuses too. This place is special. Just be careful pulling in because the parking lot can be a bit busy and sometimes people drive fast coming down that hill on westgate. read more
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2701 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78745
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