Best snowballs evaaaar!…read more From March through October, Summer Shack serves up incredible snowballs in every flavor imaginable. From classics like cherry and blue raspberry (sometimes known as "Skylite") to cake batter and chai latte, they have it all and they're happy to mix up whatever flavor combination you're in the mood for that day. They also have sugar free flavors if that's your thing. My 2 favs are egg custard (tastes a bit like creme brûlée - think vanilla pudding with a note of caramel) and root beer. It wasn't until recently that I discovered that topping a snowball with marshmallow creme is purely a Maryland thing. I guess the rest of the country just hasn't caught on yet to how freakin' good this stuff is. Somehow that simple, gooey marshmallow fluff transforms a cup of snowy flavored ice to a creamy, decadent masterpiece. At Summer Shack, they layer the marshmallow creme with the ice so you can taste the gooey deliciousness in every bite. And for the doubters, Summer Shack is the real deal. These are snowBALLS not snowCONES, people! The ice is thinly shaved from a block to give it that perfect fine, snowy texture. None of that coarsely crushed ice that seems to be standard at other ice stands. I seriously can't wait for Summer Shack to open for the season so I can enjoy my beloved rootbeer + marshmallow creme snowball!

Two snowballs from here in 3 days and I can't recommend this delicious place more! I love snowballs…read moreand there are several regular favorite places and this is now one of them. Their prices are so reasonable and the ice and flavors are quite amazing. I had chocolate on Friday and rainbow today. Both were delicious. The rainbow consisted of mango, skylite and watermelon. I look forward to trying others at my next visit. The only thing dicey about this location is the parking situation, but both Friday and told I found a close space.

Hawaiian Shave Ice $3 @ (4/5 NOMs). I really enjoyed this…read morehawaiian shaved ice. I went with Pink Lemonade, Blue Berry and Coconut flavors in a nice pretty rainbow! Loved Blue Berry, so nomnom. Coconut was very strong so I wouldn't order it. Some of the nice people work at this food truck. Stop by and say hello to them! I will post more pics of them later. Great 5th nom representing Baltimore during the Baltimore vs Washington DC Food Trucks

Ok, I may lose my Baltimore residency for this…read more Way. Better. Than. Sno-Balls. Way. Better. The consistency of Hula Honey's summertime treats puts all sno-balls to shame. Their shaved ice is like a fine snow that almost evaporates on the tongue, leaving a huge burst of tasty tasty flavor. And speaking of flavors, you won't find the rainbow assortment here. Honey's has less than a dozen, I'd wager. But in addition to the usual standbys, they have several "organic" flavors, made with cane sugar and natural flavors. I actually broke with personal long-standing tradition and passed up blue raspberry for the organic peach flavor, and boy howdy was I rewarded. Major peach punch-the-face with evaporating snow iciness. Delicious. Add to that, the cutest food truck ever, although you probably shouldn't call it a truck. Honey's is a bright yellow converted Bajaj auto-rickshaw. Easy to spot, but if you're not sure, look for the fat man running after it like a kid to the ice cream truck. That would be me. Oh, and they don't have marshmallow fluff, so don't even ask. But if you're partial to that, you're hating on me by now anyway.

Snoasis is always the right idea for dessert or a sweet treat any day or time of the week. The ice…read moreis soft and melts in your mouth. Special shoutout for them adding dye-free flavors to their menu. As someone who is allergic to red-dye, this is a game changer for me when ordering a snowball and it is much appreciated. The ice cream is also delicious and their is an extensive menu, with food offerings as well. It is truly the best vibe over in Timonium. The sand and boardwalk make it really fun, and the workers are always the nicest.

Great local snowballs! Love the outdoor seating. Tons of flavors! Parking is easy as well!read more

Stopped here on a flaming hot day. If you've never had a snowball and only eat shaved ice . . …read more this is different. This is super soft and just like a nicely packed cup of snow. Not that grainy gritty icy stuff. Their flavors are interesting and somewhat typical. But they also have some specialty flavor options. Lots to try. Interesting combinations. You just need to find something that appeals to you. It's in the corner of the parking lot. It's cash only. We felt our flip flops melting to the asphalt as we waited in the blazing sun. They aren't fast, but they are finely shaving all that ice into snow and packing it pretty well so that takes time. This is a two thumbs up item on a hot day.

Best snowballs around! I was never the biggest fan of snowballs growing up, but my mom has always…read morebeen obsessed with them. She discovered Elizabeth & Ziggys a few years ago and finally got me to go recently--WOW-I have been missing out all these years! The flavors are so much more interesting than at your average snowball stand, and who knew toppings worked with snowballs?! I played it safe and enjoyed a skylight (my fav flavor from my youth) but sampled the Reese's and will defiantly be going back to order it next. Only negative is even with only 4 people in line in front of us, it still took 10+ minutes. Usually the line is pretty long, wish they could speed things up or have multiple people working.

We stopped by this place on a whim and really enjoyed the experience. The prices were reasonable,…read morethe sizes we got were adequate and the rainbow shaved ice I got was delicious. I loved the seating area they had - a couple of benches and rocking chairs sitting in the shade. They also had a place to wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer for folks who don't wish to participate in the current pandemic. There is also a chalkboard if you have kids or anyone who wants to advertise their messages of peace and love on the board or sidewalk. It looked like these were college kids running this operation - all cute and upbeat with smiling faces, and there was nice music to dance to while waiting in line. Anytime I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop off so I can try more of their flavors. A great place to get a nice little treat on a hot day. And make sure to leave the workers a nice tip - they deserve it!!

If you want a snowball in Westminster, this is the place to go. Run from Taylor's unless you like…read moresugar water flavored ice.

It's a very cute family/date night spot - they have shaded picnic tables, an area for ping pong,…read moreand an area to play pool. Their portions are HUGE - I got a small and I could still only manage half of it. It's shaved ice so it's not gourmet but the syrup flavors are pretty nice. I would have loved to try one of their sundaes but that seems like a two person job lol. Next time I go back, I'll plan to split one and try the pizza next door.

I found out about crushed velvet from TikTok and thought it looked super cool. I went on a Saturday…read moreso it was pretty lively. There was live music and dancing which I think was part of a kids program or class. You can play pool or just chill under the tent and watch tv. There was a baseball game playing when I went. The checkered spot was there serving brews as well. This is a dog friendly environment as well as kid friendly. When I got there they had just taken a break. Probably to clean the equipment and refresh the supplies. So although I did wait a long time on a very hot day I can't say it was because of bad service. The staff was actually pretty nice and kept apologizing for the wait. Prices are average. They offer custom made syrups which I will try on the next trip. This trip was to get the rainbow that I saw in TikTok. The snow ball itself was really big. What I didn't like was the container. Although it was perfect to display my rainbow, I feel like it wasn't big enough to hold the contents. And my snowball melted fast so it was a little soupy in the bowl. Silver lining is that the container is eco friendly. Parking is difficult here. There is a tiny lot but only 5 cars can fit at once and it seems tightbto get in and out of there. I did get lucky and found street parking very close. But if all else fails, there is a parking lot across the street if you don't mind paying or plan to be in the area a while.

The best bingsoo place in Maryland, and I live near ellicott city so you know I've had a lot. The…read morestaff is so sweet and even talk to me and my mother about the place. Super kind and patient staff and I assume the owner too who we talked to that was super excited for us to try hers. My favorite is the berry one since it has like little bits of like berry flavored mochi but more like a fruit gummy taste which I prefer. The fruit is also super fresh and the portion is huge! Shout out to the mango too, it's my mother's favorite and has made her come back 3 times since we tried it for the first time 2 weeks ago.

I visited Mr. Bingoo with a friend last weekend. If you haven't had bingsoo/bingsu before, it's a…read moreKorean shaved ice dessert with lots of various toppings (chopped fruit, condensed milk, fruit syrup, and more. We got the mango bingoo to share, and it was plenty for two people! The strawberr flavor was delicious, and the whole dessert was great (the texture of the shaved ice was a treat - so fine and soft). The customer service was great - friendly and helpful. The bingsoo takes a few minutes to make, but it's well worth it. The cafe isn't large, but it's cute and comfortable. If you're craving a cold treat in Fells Point, check out Mr. Bingsoo! A delicious, special dessert!

I've been coming for years. They have an abundance of flavors. Always a treat when passing through…read moreduring the heat of summer.

Two stars for the ice cream and shaved ice, one star for the owner. We've tried it three times…read more There's nothing special about the shaved ice and it's always inconsistent when it comes to the amount of toppings and flavoring. The final nail in the coffin was watching an employee take the ice scoop off the floor of the van and use it inside. The owner (maybe operator) seems to think he can park anywhere, any time in his van as well as go out the exit to make an illegal left turn. He'll look at you like you're inconveniencing him when you are waiting on him to turn left so you can turn right, as you're supposed to. Anyway, you're not missing anything here except maybe Covid or other viruses.

We used Xtreme Snow for a graduation party and they were fantastic to work with. The kids (and…read moreadults) raved about the frozen treats. A huge variety of flavors plus marshmallow and chocolate toppings made custom snowballs a perfect memorable treat. So glad we didn't do a boring grocery store cake!

Xtreme Snow provided snow cones for our school festival and they exceeded our expectations. Ken was…read moreeasy to work with and very flexible on every request. The snow cones were delicious and parents and kids were thrilled to have so many flavors to choose from. Ken was such a pleasure to work with. We would use Xtreme Snow for future school events!

Great owners, so kind and helpful, always in a good place for a good conversation and I love there…read moresnowballs!!! FANTASTIC LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE VERY NICE AND WELCOMING! Thank you for all your kindness and having a great way to make a person smile,when they really don't feel that way inside. Thank you See you soon!!

This little "mom and pop " stand is a true treasure! Friendly and community focused, little tables…read moreand chairs welcome the customer to pause and enjoy their delicious snowballs! My favorite snowball stand