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    Vampire Penguin Aiken

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Michael F.

    This place checks all the boxes. Without a doubt the ambiance is dark inside but still cozy. It felt very intimate with the atmosphere of Halloween. I've never experienced anything like it until now. The food is honorably delicious. I got an Acai bowl. The Acai is from Tropical Acai. A very good brand. My wife had The Tuxedo. It's gluten free. She enjoyed it gave it an 8/10. Her opinion goes a long way. The kid behind the register was very polite. Seemed like a high school kid. This place thrived on ambiance and didn't disappoint.

    Timothy A.

    I came here with a group after getting a recommendation from a friend who is local to Aiken. I had never heard of a Vampire Penguin but was anxious to try it out. The shaved ice reminded me of eating fresh snow in Vermont but topped with all kinds of sweet goods. I ordered the peanut butter cup, but there were so many options to choose from. Plenty of seating for our group, and very well decorated for fun pictures with the kids. Everyone enjoyed their snow / ice / dessert treat order. Would come back again here in a heartbeat.

    My wife and I enjoyed everything about this. Eating experience from the service to the ambiance and decor of the establishment.

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    Raquel T.

    Ummm, yum!!! New to the area but while walking by the super cute downtown area we found this absolute gem. Our family decided on one of the favorites called Coco something. Topped with whip, chocolate drizzle, & of course coco crispy flakes. They call it snow and it so is. It's not heavy like ice cream, but also not like shaved ice. We're all at a loss for words on how to describe just how yummy this is.

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    Kalia J.

    Came here on a weekend trip and this place is amazing! The snow desserts are lovely and the service is excellent. Super clean place and adorable decor. We will definitely be back!

    Lisa H.

    Todays visit was joyless. The server clearly wished she was somewhere else and for an $8 Thai tea I got 4 sips! Full to the top of ice and nothing to drink.

    Tiramisnow was my choice! Yum!

    We stopped after a lunch elsewhere to end our visit on a sweet note. What a treat! Next time I will skip lunch & get a dessert double! Tiramisnow was divine!

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    Pj P.

    Really unique gourmet shaved snow desserts set in an arctic goth world. I know it does not seem to make sense, but the shaved snow is excellent, mixing sweet, sour, fruity, even savory elements in a fantastic mound of chilly melt-in-your mouth goodness. You have to try it!!

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    Taylor W.

    Eating a snow from purple penguin is more like eating a cloud. It is light, airy, and deliciously flavored. Every time I visit Aiken I make sure to stop by vampire penguin. The only reason I couldn't give a 5/5 star is because the service can be very slow. Not sure if it's because they are unstaffed or because I come at busy times but either way the reward is worth the wait!

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    The Orange Dream was amazing! We have never had any desserts like these before. Delicious!!!

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    i love this place the ice cream its amazing.!! the place looks soo cool and staff its very nice ! the guy with purple hair its so kind.!

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