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This was such a tasty dessert. I got the strawberry cheesecake. The texture of the shaved ice was so soft and creamy. And the toppings included a generous amount of strawberry slices and cheesecake bites that paired really well. The syrup was slightly too sweet but could be balanced out by the shaved ice. The price is also very reasonable (around 10 bucks) for something that can be shared by two, and service was efficient. Seating indoors is limited but you can sit outside.
Yummy once again! It was pretty bsy, they were cleaning tables and working around everyone. Super friendly staff and clean place!
Where is the sixth star? This place is amazing! It is shaved ice that comes out exploding with flavor, it is light and fluffy and feels like a melt in your mouth taste of heaven on earth. I got the Fitz's Cardinal Cream, my daughter had the Vampuccino, and my son went with the Cloud Candy. They were all amazing (mine was the very best though) :) The people working here were equally amazing. Fun must visit place!
My son really likes their ice because you can pick whatever you want and they have a lot of options. We aren't big on ice cream because it's too heavy but shaved snow ice is light and fluffy. Location is great, you'll just need to find parking. It's a cute meme spot with a couple chairs inside. They typically have chairs outside during warmer months too. As we walked in, 2 of the staff was sitting using their computer which was fine however I did not hear them greet us. It felt as if we were disturbing them for a moment. However, as we left, they were pleasant and thanked us for stopping in. We ordered our food to go but the boys couldn't wait to devour their frozen ice. I had a few bites of everyone's and it was so good. Very light and delicious flavors. This will be our go to when we want to treat ourselves. It's a little far from where we live but worth the drive.
Went on a Thursday evening for birthday! Earlier in the week I received a $15 coupon from being signed up for their rewards. This bought me a WHOLE flight. Yup you read that right; three plates of full sized shaved snow. We got cotton candy snow with gummy worms and strawberry syrup, vanilla snow with chlorate syrup and sprinkles, and then their Fitz snow (can't quite remember what it is called). Had a lovely time sitting outside and chatting with one of the owners. Hand's down one of my favorite sweet treat places in STL.
So happy we stopped here! The person working here was so nice to us and helpful with my son's allergies, plus the place is cheerfully decorated with tables inside and outside to sit at and enjoy your treats. The desserts are perfect, not too heavy or sweet - I got the Strawberry Cheesecake and it was delicious, with fresh strawberries and whipped cream plus cheesecakes bits. My kid loved his fruity pebble topped confection and my husband devoured his Strawberry Shortcake.
I mean, we cleaned the PLATE. I'm writing this on the way home from eating it because I loved it that much We knew what we wanted when we walked in so it too no time for us to get it. They are made to order and clearly made with love Cute little shop in the CWE so be prepared to find parking The texture of the ice cream is beautiful and smooth and the toppings on this one are classic and simple and pair really well with the ice cream. The only thing I would suggest is adding a few larger pieces of graham cracker cause we love a lil crunch But we will for sure be back because they also make these in a frappe!
Thanks Yelp St. Louis for satisfying our sweet tooth at Vampire Penguin in the Central West End. This is a shaved ice concept, but don't let that fool you it's like a thick cotton candy on steroids type ice. The charming owners were both hilarious and so welcoming. They welcomed us like long-lost cousins, let us film every glittery second, and then served us the gooey butter cake. What's not to love? I had to physically remove myself from the area. Zero self-control. Negative willpower. If sugar could flirt, this would be a full-blown love affair. Go immediately.
Cute little dessert spot. The texture was very surprising and soft which I was not used to. I did find it a bit sweet but it might be the flavour I chose. I'll definitely check it out again. Staff was nice and friendly and service was quick.
Delicious shaved ice! We got Strawberry Cheesecake and Tres de Leche! Friendly service! Street meter parking! Space is small! Recommend bouncing after eating, especially if they're busy... or taking it to go.
The owners are enthusiastic and good at recommending toppings/sauces to go with your flavor of snow. I was craving Mango and just missed their seasonal offering, so I was pleased to build my own. The presentation is always lovely, too.
A new dessert shop opened and I had to go try it! This dessert concept is very cool. It's kind of like Italian ice but more soft and snowy. I ordered the Dulce de Leche which included bananas, a caramel drizzle, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and crème brûlée from Havanas. It was so light and airy, but satisfying at the same time. The staff was super nice and gave us this recommendation. They also mentioned having a seasonal menu. I can't wait to come back and try their other flavors!
Coming from someone who is obsessed with sweet treats, Vampire Penguin gets my full approval! Shaved snow is unlike anything else I've had before. Not quite ice cream, not quite a snow cone, but it's fluffy, rich, and topped with the most beautiful details that make it as picturesque as it is delicious. I had one that was covered in all sorts of chocolate toppings, and I've also tried their popular strawberry cheesecake. I'm usually pretty loyal to anything chocolate through and through, but I'll admit that the strawberry cheesecake, despite having no chocolate at all, was incredible. There's lots of other flavors that caught my eye though, so I can't wait to go back and check them out. Staff exudes kindness and will provide you with a personable experience every time.
5 months ago
Love the shaved ice. We were going to go to a boba place, but decided to come here since it was near our hotel. The prices were good. The shaved ice was amazing. It is much finer and airy than what our shaved ice machine at home can do. All the flavors we got were amazing. We also got the dulce de leche, strawberry shortcake, cloud candy. They were out of the coffee flavor so couldn't try the vampuccino. Apparently it takes 48 hours for the shaved ice to cool and be ready. The staff was very friendly. Will come back next time we are in St Louis. FYI. The place is small. So only two tables inside, but there was also some outdoor seating. read more
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Henry! We're thrilled you…
I loved shaved ice growing up and couldn't believe a place opened up near me that does different flavors with so many topping options! read more
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Thank you Laura for your awesome review! We’re glad you were able to…
2 months ago
This was an unexpected,yet delicious treat on a beautiful Summer's night. I was looking for a snow cone and did a quick search and found Vampire Penguin. Nestled right in the CWE. The staff was helpful and friendly. They quickly helped us. The space is cozy and they offer outdoor seating. Mine tasted just like a bomb pop after a suggestion to add black cherry. It's a seasonal flavor that will transport you to childhood. I'll definitely be back! read more
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Hi Jessiree, thank you so much for this sweet review! We love that…
This was such a tasty dessert. I got the strawberry cheesecake. The texture of the shaved ice was so soft and creamy. And the toppings included a generous amount of strawberry slices and cheesecake bites that paired really well. The syrup was slightly too sweet but could be balanced out by the shaved ice. The price is also very reasonable (around 10 bucks) for something that can be shared by two, and service was efficient. Seating indoors is limited but you can sit outside. read more
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Thanks Kevin for your review!…
Where is the sixth star? This place is amazing! It is shaved ice that comes out exploding with flavor, it is light and fluffy and feels like a melt in your mouth taste of heaven on earth. I got the Fitz's Cardinal Cream, my daughter had the Vampuccino, and my son went with the Cloud Candy. They were all amazing (mine was the very best though) :) The people working here were equally amazing. Fun must visit place! read more
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Thank you so much, Brian! We’re thrilled you and your family had such…
My son really likes their ice because you can pick whatever you want and they have a lot of options. We aren't big on ice cream because it's too heavy but shaved snow ice is light and fluffy. Location is great, you'll just need to find parking. It's a cute meme spot with a couple chairs inside. They typically have chairs outside during warmer months too. As we walked in, 2 of the staff was sitting using their computer which was fine however I did not hear them greet us. It felt as if we were disturbing them for a moment. However, as we left, they were pleasant and thanked us for stopping in. We ordered our food to go but the boys couldn't wait to devour their frozen ice. I had a few bites of everyone's and it was so good. Very light and delicious flavors. This will be our go to when we want to treat ourselves. It's a little far from where we live but worth the drive. read more
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Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon.
Went on a Thursday evening for birthday! Earlier in the week I received a $15 coupon from being signed up for their rewards. This bought me a WHOLE flight. Yup you read that right; three plates of full sized shaved snow. We got cotton candy snow with gummy worms and strawberry syrup, vanilla snow with chlorate syrup and sprinkles, and then their Fitz snow (can't quite remember what it is called). Had a lovely time sitting outside and chatting with one of the owners. Hand's down one of my favorite sweet treat places in STL. read more
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Hi Olivia,…
6 months ago
So happy we stopped here! The person working here was so nice to us and helpful with my son's allergies, plus the place is cheerfully decorated with tables inside and outside to sit at and enjoy your treats. The desserts are perfect, not too heavy or sweet - I got the Strawberry Cheesecake and it was delicious, with fresh strawberries and whipped cream plus cheesecakes bits. My kid loved his fruity pebble topped confection and my husband devoured his Strawberry Shortcake. read more
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Timothy D.
Danielle,…
1 year ago
I mean, we cleaned the PLATE. I'm writing this on the way home from eating it because I loved it that much We knew what we wanted when we walked in so it too no time for us to get it. They are made to order and clearly made with love Cute little shop in the CWE so be prepared to find parking The texture of the ice cream is beautiful and smooth and the toppings on this one are classic and simple and pair really well with the ice cream. The only thing I would suggest is adding a few larger pieces of graham cracker cause we love a lil crunch But we will for sure be back because they also make these in a frappe! read more
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Timothy D.
Thank you, Taquera! This review truly made our day. “Cleaned the…
Thanks Yelp St. Louis for satisfying our sweet tooth at Vampire Penguin in the Central West End. This is a shaved ice concept, but don't let that fool you it's like a thick cotton candy on steroids type ice. The charming owners were both hilarious and so welcoming. They welcomed us like long-lost cousins, let us film every glittery second, and then served us the gooey butter cake. What's not to love? I had to physically remove myself from the area. Zero self-control. Negative willpower. If sugar could flirt, this would be a full-blown love affair. Go immediately. read more
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Timothy D.
Thanks Sara for dropping by! We are so glad you enjoyed your treat…
1 year ago
Cute little dessert spot. The texture was very surprising and soft which I was not used to. I did find it a bit sweet but it might be the flavour I chose. I'll definitely check it out again. Staff was nice and friendly and service was quick. read more
1 year ago
Delicious shaved ice! We got Strawberry Cheesecake and Tres de Leche! Friendly service! Street meter parking! Space is small! Recommend bouncing after eating, especially if they're busy... or taking it to go. read more
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Timothy D.
We are so glad you loved the strawberry cheesecake and our dulce de…
The owners are enthusiastic and good at recommending toppings/sauces to go with your flavor of snow. I was craving Mango and just missed their seasonal offering, so I was pleased to build my own. The presentation is always lovely, too. read more
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Timothy D.
Thank you Lydia for your awesome review! Hopefully next time you…
A new dessert shop opened and I had to go try it! This dessert concept is very cool. It's kind of like Italian ice but more soft and snowy. I ordered the Dulce de Leche which included bananas, a caramel drizzle, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and crème brûlée from Havanas. It was so light and airy, but satisfying at the same time. The staff was super nice and gave us this recommendation. They also mentioned having a seasonal menu. I can't wait to come back and try their other flavors! read more
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Timothy D.
Thank you Stacey for your review! We look forward to serving you…
Coming from someone who is obsessed with sweet treats, Vampire Penguin gets my full approval! Shaved snow is unlike anything else I've had before. Not quite ice cream, not quite a snow cone, but it's fluffy, rich, and topped with the most beautiful details that make it as picturesque as it is delicious. I had one that was covered in all sorts of chocolate toppings, and I've also tried their popular strawberry cheesecake. I'm usually pretty loyal to anything chocolate through and through, but I'll admit that the strawberry cheesecake, despite having no chocolate at all, was incredible. There's lots of other flavors that caught my eye though, so I can't wait to go back and check them out. Staff exudes kindness and will provide you with a personable experience every time. read more
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Timothy D.
Hi Gracie! Wow, thank you for such an incredible review! We’re…
1 year ago
One of the best desserts ever! A lil shop in the CWE, with a chill welcoming staff. It's more of a sit outside and enjoy type place. Nice spot for a date too. They got plenty of flavors that sound great. We ended up with the strawberry cheesecake. Yeeeeea this was it! Soft like ice cream melts in your mouth like shaved ice. Along with delicious flavors & texture from the strawberries, crushed graham cracker, cheesecake pieces topped with whipped cream & a strawberry drizzle. Perfect dessert! Melted in my mouth, couldn't believe how good it was. Before we knew it the dessert had disappeared. Will be back sooner than later! read more
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Thank you Ryan D!…
I was welcomed upon entry after using street parking. The staff were informative, welcoming and friendly. They use compostable utensils which is a plus. The strawberry cheesecake is a new favorite I loved it. The graham cracker crust and cheesecake bites paired perfectly. Maybe more whole graham cracker pieces for texture. The chocolate was an 8/10 but I prefer fruity deserts. Recommended. read more
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Hi Jaz,…
Wow....I have never had anything like this. Sweet, airy, light, and delicious. I opted for the Strawberry Cheesecake....probably the #1 seller. It was GREAT! You think of shaved ice, and a slushy comes to mind. This is nothing like that. They had another couple inside when I ordered. They really put together a nice presentation when serving. The 2 dishes that went to the table looked great. Mine was almost beautiful (should have taken the pic before the lid was put on). 2 of the 3 owners were running the place. They were both very nice. I will return. read more
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Thank you Dave for your rave review! We love it when we can…
Highly recommend! Such an unusual consistency but it's so fun! I would highly reccomend the fruity pebbles option, it was the perfect amount of sweet. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Just beware there is limited seating if it's busy! read more
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Thank you so much, Marie! We're so happy you had fun with our snow —…
1 year ago
I'm giggling and kicking my feet at this place - it's a fun spot to get a sweet little treat and they have their own lore for their mascot, the vampire penguin! Also, fun plushies for merch and their own book series. The owners, Emily, Dax, and Ty, are pleasant individuals and my sister and I enjoyed talking with them. We got the mocha toffee and ice cream for breakfast (fruity pebbles). It's a delightful dessert that's lighter than ice cream or froyo and not as crunchy as shaved ice. Kind of similar to bingsu (Korean shaved ice) but still somehow fluffier! Emily was kind of enough to bring out the desserts to us as we waited outside, which only took a couple minutes after our order. They have a build your option as well so you can always mix up what you want. Not a bad spot located in central west end and I'm looking forward to trying their other flavors in the future! read more
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Hi Josephine!…
The owners are INCREDIBLY kind. They are very knowledgeable and are passionate about good food. I had the special order strawberry shortcake, and my friend had the dolce de leche. Both were so delicious, fresh, soft, refreshing. We cannot wait to come back again! We will definitely be hitting up vampire penguin many, many times this summer. read more
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Hi Joyce,…
Vampire Penguin is a fun new dessert shop with "snow" treats (think snow cone but super fluffy). I ordered the Dulce de lèche which was delicious! It had bananas, caramel, and flan. My daughter created her own and in true kid fashion chose cotton candy flavor with gummy worms and chocolate chips. The staff were so nice and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back! read more
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Timothy D.
Thank you so much for coming by and we look forward to seeing y’all…
1 year ago
First time visiting. Gentleman were wonderful. Helped me with the menu options. Ended up ordering a gooey butter cake one. Forgot to take picture because it was so good. So ordered another one. Dulcet De Leche(see picture) also delicious.. will definitely come back to try the 4 others i wanna try!! read more
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Timothy D.
Hi Tatted,…
4 months ago
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled that…
9 months ago
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Thank you Dan! We are glad you enjoyed the snow and the care we put…
Great new dessert shop that opened in central west end! The owners are so nice and friendly. The inside doesn't have a lot of seating but they have outdoor seating as well! You can pick from a premade creation or make your own. They're very accommodating. You can really taste every ingredient they mix in there and also the "snow" melts in your mouth soooo nicely! I can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more
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Thank you Sunny for coming by. We are so excited that we could…
Loved the flavors, popped by with some friends for a late night snack and the strawberry cheesecake was delicious! The ice came out fast and was nice and fluffy! I especially loved the strawberry flavor. Great spot for a small hangout or late night dessert. read more
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Hi Jeremy,…
Oh my! This place is fantastic. It was really nice to meet the two of three owners and talk to them for quite a while as we were the only ones there for a while. Ty and Dax are super nice and they explained the whole process of the vampire penguin franchise to us. Now let's talk about what we got. I ordered the Twix and it was amazing. They said I could add something to it so I added toffee bites, which made it even better. It was so light weight and was the perfect dessert after finishing a meal next-door. They have so many different options to choose from or you can just create your own. It's hard to explain ...it wasn't a snow cone, It wasn't an ice cream, it was just this wonderful combination of both. There are two tables inside and two outside that you can sit at and enjoy your treat. Cannot wait to come back again as we definitely will. read more
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Hi Sherry,…
Vampire Penguin is a new shaved ice spot that just opened in Central West End about a month ago! I had the Neopolitan flavor (strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate) which had a dusting of crumbled graham crackers on top. The texture of the shaved ice was very nice -- it was light and airy, like snow! The owners were also there and very friendly! Their most popular flavors are the Dulce De Leche and Strawberry Cheesecake. They also recently added a Saint Louis Gooey Buttercake flavor. Would be excited to try those next :) You can also create your own and add toppings! read more
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Hi Mary, thank you so much for dropping by and trying us out! We are…
I am not big on sweet treats but this is something I have gotten behind. My first visit here was so nice. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. This along with a calm ambiance with musical soundtracks playing in the background, were great. It is not overstimulating as some shops have loud music and bright lights. I said to my boyfriend "I feel welcome here" because it feels light. I got a build my own but forgot to take a picture because I was so impressed by the presentation. The snow itself is fluffy and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Our first round was so good, we got a second round to go... round two was gone in a matter of a few minutes. P.s one of the employees mentioned a 25% rainy day discount!! read more
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Thank you Sandi for coming by! We are overwhelmingly happy that you…
1 year ago
Amazing experience! Me and my husband first time in St. Louis, looking for an ice cream place. Came here and was not disappointed at all. The owners brother helped us out and very insightful on things to do while in St. Louis. They were super sweet and so helpful. I've never had this type of shaved ice (but it's not shaved ice) very creamy and light. Just perfect! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more
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We’re so glad you stopped in during your trip to St. Louis,…
6 months ago
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Jamie, thank y’all so much for dropping by. It was a pleasure serving…
1 year ago
Fantastic! Great little place. Tasty treat and friendly staff.this was our first time but we will be back! Refreshing and flavorful but not too sweet. read more
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Hi Linda,…
3 months ago
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Thank you Monica for your glowing review! We are glad we were able to…
1 year ago
This was the best treat after walking around in the summer heat. Very light and refreshing! The young men running this sweet shop were very helpful and friendly. We could have sat with them and talked for hours. Definitely give it a try! We had the Strawberry Lemonade and a mango chamoy (not pictured because I couldn't stop eating it ). read more
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Hi Jessie, thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so glad our…
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Thanks so much for reaching out. We’re excited to share that we’ve now launched a vegan option, along with clear labeling for all our sauces and toppings: GF – Gluten-Free…
