This is my all time favorite shaved ice spot!! With over 50 flavors, food options, milk shakes,…read morespritzers, and ice cream this is the go to spot on a hot summer day. Heck, even on a cold winter day this is a great spot. My kids and I frequent this place year round, it's never too cold for shaved ice. If you go don't be afraid to try new flavors or even mix them. My go to is yellow ice cream with strawberry cheesecake topped with cream. Also, unless you like it to melt fast, tell to not make it "soupy". My kids love the silver fox (sweet vanilla) and ninja turtle (not totally sure what this is). It's under new management, but the items available have remained the same. Don't let the small building fool ya!! This place packs the most punch for your buck.

The hottest spot to go after school! Any season, they will satisfy. This is probably my all time…read morefavorite shaved ice spot, and I've been going here for several years as long as I can remember. The staff has always been the sweetest and to be such a small little spot, the amount of people they serve doesn't slow them down one bit! It is the epitome of a hole in the wall as it's the size of a small shack, but the amount of flavors they have is ENORMOUS! My favorite flavor is Tigers Blood or Wedding Cake with the cream. Always, with the cream!!

We had a great experience at this locally owned snow cone stand. First of all, they offer the…read moredelicious, truly NOLA-style ice that melts in your mouth. This alone is enough reason to stop by. There was a large variety of flavor offerings, almost too many to choose from. I went with the orange creamsicle; it was great! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The owners often work there and they greet customers with a welcoming smile. There was a sufficient line when we visited during the summer months, but it moved pretty quickly. There was also a sun barrier set up and fans blowing to help keep us cool while waiting. Picnic tables are available enjoying your snow cone on site. This is a great place to stop for a snow cone or even a snack, as they also offer hotdogs, chips, etc.

They have the absolute best shaved ice around. The owners/staff are always super friendly and nice…read more They have always went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. When I can't make up my mind on what flavor that I want, they have always been helpful with offering suggestions. I've never had a bad flavor or experience so far.

These are the best son cones I've ever had! They have great flavors and never skimp on the amount…read morethey add. Prices are very reasonable and customer service is great!

Tried it for the first time yesterday and it was wonderful. It's now 8:30 am and I'm looking for…read moretheir next location.

On an extremely hot day nothing hits the spot like a flavorful shaved ice treat! The Gardendale Sno…read moreShack is located in the parking lot of a shopping center. This makes parking really easy to find! Not only do they have a huge variety of flavors. They also have other options like Nachos, hotdogs, polish dogs, ice cream , milkshakes, candied pecans, pretzels, etc. Something for everyone! There's table seating available if you want to enjoy your treats without going far. All the prices are reasonable and the staff is pleasant.

The best! Me and my husband have become regulars here for the shaved ice. They know his order by…read moreheart but I always switch it up and I'm never disappointed! The Dubai chocolate is so amazing here too, I got a fruit cup and loved it!also, the most amazing customer service! The woman who works here is a pleasure to talk to. 10/10 customer service and ambiance.

The ice cream was good I love the peanut butter cookie dough and they have a creamy texture and…read morewould recommend. The service was so nice.

They have great ice cream. It's really good. The staff our fine. I feel like you should be able…read moreto enter your rewards credentials before you pay otherwise I never know if I'm getting my rewards. The staff don't talk about the rewards. Here is my issue at the point. One scoop of ice cream is $7.50 in a cup. Then you get tip shamed at the iPad where you pay plus tax. That adds up to being closer to $9. That's expensive for one scoop of ice cream.

The guys working the shack were super friendly and the sno cones were amazing! I got the medium…read morespider man cone with blue raspberry and tigers blood with cream and they even layered the cream into the sno cone so it wasn't just on the top. There's outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas, super cute lil place!

On my goodness! This little sno snack is the best! No indoor seating but they have tables with…read moreumbrellas outside. There are so many flavors to try! I had the blackberry. I tried everyone else's, personally I think mine was the best. I had a small and that was plenty for me. I will come back to this location again!

During my weekend in Birmingham I had the opportunity to visit the Pizitz Food Hall and try a few…read morerestaurants. Nola Ice was one of them. After spending the day exploring Birmingham we made Nola Ice our last stop before taking it in for the evening. The Food Hall closes at 8pm so keep that in mind and plan accordingly. Parking isn't bad either with a few spots in front of the Food Hall on the street (which fill up fast) and a cheap pay to park area walking distance down the street as well. After taking a look at the menu me and my date decided we'd share the Catfish N' Shrimp Box (Double Regular) $22. This combo comes w/ 2 Catfish filets, golden friend shrimp served with your choice of cajun fries or zapp chips as well as one extra side. On top of that you have the option of requesting lemon pepper sauce on the catfish in which this case we did. We also went with the cajun corn as our other side. Curious as to what else was in the food hall I stumbled upon The Spun Cow right across from Nola Ice. It's an ice cream shop with some amazing ice cream. While waiting I decided to try a single scoop of caramel vanilla on a waffle cone ($9.75). Immediately after receiving my ice cream our food at Nola Ice was HOT and ready. When I tell you this food was amazing. It was goooood. The only issue I had was the size of the catfish and that's just me being greedy. Outside of that you get about 5-7 nice sizes of shrimp that are fried and seasoned to perfection as well as the fries. The Cajun corn wasn't spicy and could've used a little bit more seasoning but from a healthy stand point it was just right lol. Everything was hot and fresh off the stove which is always a plus for me. From the food being fresh and hot to being cooked at a rapid speed and tasting good, I was highly impressed with Nola Ice. I recommend anyone who's in the Birmingham area looking for some good Nola inspired food AND ice cream to visit Pizitz Food Hall and checkout both Nola Ice and The Spun Cow. You won't be disappointed. Also just in case you aren't satisfied with the amount of fries. Ask for more and see if you get another container of fries for free.

Nola Ice really caught my eye at the Pizitz Food Hall. The lady at the register was nice. I ordered…read morefried shrimp, fries, and collard greens. The fries were so crisp, and the collard greens were pretty good. They give you a ton of food! The shrimp was okay, but I didn't get too much out of it. I was hoping for more seasoning to be honest so I probably won't be ordering their shrimp again.

Super quick and yummy! Flavors are good quality and the ice is much softer than your typical shaved…read moreice.

Definitely recommend this place so good and is not stingy on the flavoring super good it feels like…read moreu can't get enough of how good it is! The service is fast and fantastic these are the best snow cones I ever had this place is fantastic!!

If you've never had Shave Ice or you really love homemade ice cream you're in for a treat you won't…read morefind in any other ice cream shop around here! "Shave ice" is a bowl of ice cream topped with delectably shaven ice - not chunky like sno cones. The icey part is topped with your choice of flavor drizzled on it. A Snow Cap (condensed milk) is included as well. Most people have their Shave Ice with all of the above. It's a refreshing way to enjoy a lot of tasty ice cream with some very special extras. The owner has professional ice shaving machines used in Hawaii (we've been to Hawaii enough times to be hooked on the stuff ). If you're not interested in trying something new but you DO appreciate homemade ice cream, every ice cream at Oliwia's is homemade. It's only about 2 miles west of I-65 in downtown Hartselle. Use Yelp to find it!

I was super excited when I saw reviews for a shaved ice place (shaved ice lover here) in Hartselle…read moreon our way north on I 65. We stopped on a Saturday evening. It's super bright and clean with ample tables and a couple of bars with stools along the windows. It was fairly busy but the line moved quickly. We each got a medium Shave Ice with a scoop of ice cream (lots of flavors to choose from), shaved ice, flavored syrup (lots of flavors of this as well!), and the "snow cap" (coconut flavored condensed milk topping). It was a little messy but yummy! The medium size was almost more than we could eat! It was a fun experience and an affordable way to be treated to a more unique dessert experience. The next time we're heading home from Birmingham I'll be exiting off I65 for Oliwia's Shave Ice! We're so glad we took a chance!