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Still love Vampire Penguin. It's another version of a snow cone but very light small grains of ice. It makes a very light dessert. So many options you can pick from or customize and make your own. This location is the first one in the area, they also had a location in Palm Harbor that unfortunately closed. The fave location is down by Bradenton/ Sarasota in Ellenton. All are very tasty and light and def so many diff flavors! Great service here and lots of coloring pages on the wall of Vampire Penguin. read more

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Hubby and I tried this on a whim... looking for a dessert spot coming from biking and Crabbers meal. This was perfect because it was so light. We bought a small strawberry shortcake initially.. took it to go, scarfed it down and then made a u turn to go back for more!! Second time I got a peanut butter cup, hubby got a caramel one (?). All were fantastic .. strawberry was our fave tho! This is a must go! read more

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Cali B.

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I walked in to dirty tables and 2 ladies just talking and laughing and made me feel like I wasn't important. I got my dessert and there was a blonde hair in it. I told the lady I wanted her name and to get a refund. She said no and offered to just remake it. I felt very ignored, her name was Marlina. I've came in with this girl working before and had a semi-similar experience just ignored with snickers, eye rolling, etc. read more

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Alyssa M.

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This is a nice tasty dessert that feels a bit lighter than traditional ice cream. It's very unique and a fun treat, just wouldn't necessarily be my first choice for dessert. The service was great and the cashier was very patient. The ambiance is really cute with lots of themed decorations and some seating inside. read more

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Beth W.

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If you haven't been to Vampire Penguin - Seminole, you are missing out! Such a cool place and unique ice cream! It's fluffy and a little crunchy. A great summer treat! Had no idea what to expect, the shaved ice is a unique and wonderful experience! So light and fluffy and a lil crunch adds the perfext texture! One small could've been split between three people. Our girls each got their own and couldn't finish it. We got two strawberries shortcakes, and one Twix. They were all delicious! I especially love the fresh fruit. The place has such a cool vibe with colorful penguin art, a huge throne chair that is perfect for pictures, and fun pops of color everywhere you look. The staff was so friendly and welcoming which made it even better. If you are looking for a treat that is as fun as it is delicious, this is the spot. We will definitely be back. read more

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I visited the village market pop up at Yoga Village in Clearwater today, and saw this food truck called Vampire Penguin! I wanted to try it but I'm on a strict diet that includes no dairy or added sugar. Jessica kindly made something up for me on the spot. Coconut milk, pineapple juice and a little bit of local honey from Seminole Bee Farms! Delicious and agreeable to my surgically altered and unfortunately, very sensitive, digestive system! Thank you Jessica! Life is good with a delicious healthy drink! read more

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Jessica B.

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So so so good. I tried the one with taro and it was divine. The service was nice. The restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating. Everything is under $10 I would go back! The ambiance can be improved, maybe simplified and consistent. This could be a very cool spot if it were dimmer and had a mood. read more

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Luisa J.

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This place is awesome! The inside is super cute and this snow ice concept is really cool. I tried the peanut butter one and it was delicious. I loved how the deserts are presented. We will be back !! read more

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Laura J.

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First time here and did not disappoint. So smooth and creamy like a frozen latte with crumbles. Hubby enjoyed the Dulce deleche. Cute little decor everywhere. The front of house was super friendly and answered all our first timer questions! We'll definitely be back again to try all the flavors read more

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Shalyn W.

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I love the shaved snow, we have gotten it every year we come down for vacation for the past 3 years. The atmosphere could be a little bit more warm but they aren't rude so we will continue to stop by each year. read more

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Tiffany H.

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I have been here a few times now and keep trying different things. I have yet to pick a bad combo! The Mexican was incredibly good. The orange creamsicle flavor was also super solid. They were both better than the piña colada one. Dulce de leche is an excellent safe option. What is this place though? It's hard to describe because it's not ice cream. And it's not Italian ice. It's like that shaved milk snow you can find occasionally at Asian cafes but with a ton more options in flavors and toppings. The powdery frozen goodness is super light and fluffy. The sky is the limit as far as building a dessert to suit your palette. Fruity things, chocolate, crunchy bits, syrups... Every time I have been here the people working have been super patient because there are so many options and I take forever to decide. The inside of the shop has a few tables and is always kept clean. read more

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Unique E.

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Vampire Penguin is always a great refreshing treat to have after a long hot Florida day!! Friendly staff are very helpful in menu choices and do an excellent job building each dessert choices to order quickly. Very cheery and interesting interior from the art on the walls, to the unique furnishings. Great place to visit after lunch or dinner. Kid friendly as well. Definitely worth the visit!!! Excellent flavor and visual presentation by design!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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El G.

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Amazing experience. Great staff. Really great take on dessert. Basically a mix between Hawaiian and Taiwanese ice, but better. Will be back! Suggestion to ownership: Have more than one employee working as she was SLAMMED. She was amazing and no one was upset, but I saw several people who all in and leave because of the wait. read more

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Nina P.

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This is shaved ice like you've never had before! We love trying new, random food and we have no regrets with this place. Pricing was spot on. Highly recommend and look forward to returning to try new flavors! read more

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Lee L.

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If you haven't been here, you NEED to go ASAP! This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We've tried 6 different items and they have all tasted exactly as described on the menu. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Rachel B.

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I was in town for business and looking for a dessert place that was a little different. Glad that I tried this place. Will try to hit this again when next in town. read more

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gary s.

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Not impressed. Would much rather have a ice cream sundae. The large is $9.00 and the small is $7.00 which I thought was very high for a product that tasted like fluffy ice. The establishment wasn't the cleanest inside. The sundaes came out very fast. There was only one other family of four there. This was their first time and also weren't impressed. read more

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Diane H.

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First of all, I love the name of this place since vampires are my favorite creature. Secondly, who doesn't love a low calorie dessert with tons of flavor. They use shaved ice instead of ice cream so there's no lactose problem for people either. I've tried a few of their tropical flavors and today I had s'mores, which was a nice chocolate shaved ice cover with chocolate syrup, graham cracker, crumbs, and marshmallows. read more

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Patricia F.

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What a perfect icy treat. It's a snow cone, but with yummies added to it. Mine was coffee based with cream, caramel, toffee bits and whipped cream on the top. So good. It is lighter than ice cream so you do not feel so full afterwards. Service was great and prices were about $5 for a small and $7 for a large. Go check out this kitschy decorated refreshing treat. read more

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Jacqueline T.

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Quality dessert options seemed to be a bit lacking in the Clearwater area, so I was excited when I found this spot on Yelp. The employees were super friendly. We got the Butterbeer Shaved Snow. It was very very good. It was light and refreshing. If you've never had it's it's like shaved ice cream that I've had at boba tea shops before. It's similar to ice cream, just lighter since it's shaved. If you're in the area looking for dessert, this is a great choice! read more

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Brigitte P.

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This place is darn tasty and doesn't leave you feeling gross. You know how most ice cream parlors leave you feeling sick to your stomach? Vampire Penguin gives you all of the benefit of a decadent treat without the sweet hangover. Super light and fluffy ice is flavored and topped with delicious toppings. Tuxedo and Twix are the way to go! read more

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Sadaf D.

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Ummm what awesomeness is this place. Such a cute fun spot with surprisingly amazing shaved ice desserts. The stuff here was so delicious and perfect for summer! If you're in the area do make a stop, totally worth it! read more

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Sidney J.

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OMG! This was the MOST amazing place! I have trouble with ice cream, but I still love it and this was an amazing alternative! SO yummy! read more

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Michaela G.

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Amazing deserts and such a big variety. The Halo Halo is so good as well as the strawberry shortcake and the bubble waffles have just the right amount of sweetness. This will definitely become one of my favorite spots its nice to have something different than just regular ice cream. Great service as well and the location couldn't be better since its right across from the beach. read more

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Caressa H.

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Wow! I really wish we had one of these in Jacksonville! We aren't local to the area & while visiting decided to try this place for dessert. We absolutely loved it. It satisfied our sweet tooth craving without being so heavy on the stomach. Also not overpriced like you would assume. We can't wait to visit again! Also, great customer service. The guy working was really patient & helpful while we decided on what we wanted. read more

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Dena L.

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If you are looking for a new way to eat dessert, look no further. This cute little shop offers a delightful new way to experience a cold delight. The employees was super helpful and patient as we bombarded him with every question possible about the shop. The shop takes and freezes flavored water into a circular "wheel-shape" slab of ice. They then place it on a wheel that has a blade and shaves the ice into a cup below. The employee then decorates the ice into beautiful little masterpieces of goodness. They have a wide variety of flavors and toppings to appease anyone. It's has the texture like eating freshly fallen snow, light and fluffy, and then is flavored with your favorite flavor (this yellow snow is ok to eat lol). We loved every flavor we got, but I have to say the fan favorite was the Pina Colada with the mango boba (I also added strawberries to it). read more

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Reese W.

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Their shaved ice cream never disappoints. The only flavor I'm not a fan of is the chocolate ice cream, and I'm a huge chocolate ice cream lover. The one thing that throws this off is the pineapple. The employees are always very kind when I go. The place is very small but there's also outside seating and a good pizza place next door! read more

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Christina M.

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Very refreshing desserts! My friend had chocolate w was also very delicious. Great customer service. Gave us samples too. And talked with us alot. Answered all of our questions. read more

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Nhi D.

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Awesome! We grabbed a small Coffee Toffee and a small Tuxedo. It's basically like Korean shaved ice, known as "bingsu". It's not easy to find this dessert everywhere in town, so we really appreciate this business. We'll definitely come back! read more

Vampire Penguin - Tuxedo (chocolate flavor with strawberry chunks and mini mashmallows) and Coffee Toffee. - Desserts Near Me - Seminole, Florida

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Leigh T.

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First time trying. Waiting for order. Tables are filthy and the first thing the employee says is everything has to be to go because we close at 9 (it's 8:15). Meanwhile a family of four is sitting down, playing a board game. This is not a good start. Hoping the product redeems them. Interesting texture. It is like eating snow. Flavor is good. Not bad but I don't k is if I'd try it again. read more

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Dylan C.

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The desert was absolutely delicious. I had the Dulce De Leche. The single employee working was really fast while making the desert and she had to prepare 8 plates. The interior of the parlor is very nice. The color scheme is dark and reminiscent of a vampires lair. They have little plushies around the seating which you can also purchase! read more

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Anna L.

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The service was nice and very patient with us as we placed our order :) Definitely recommend the thai tea and twix flavors! Not a huge fan of the hard sprinkles and sweet whipped cream on the rose/strawberry flavor, but the shaved ice itself is super refreshing! Loved how cute it was inside and how the little ones can hang up their coloring pages. read more

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Gabrielle V.

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This was a unique dessert place with a load of different flavor combos. Service was pretty decent considering it was near ish to closing and the line was getting long behind us. Since it was our first time, the staff explained everything well. The desserts so melt fast so keep that in mind if taking to go like we did. I enjoyed it and would go back. Definitely something kids would enjoy- a bit creamier than the typical Hawaiian shaved ice but not quite the same as bing soo. Great find for the area. read more

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Shaun R.

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This is a pretty unique snow shaved iced cream! This is the coffee toffee, which is just a little over 200 calories for this delicious water based ice cream dessert! I was greeted by the owner Jessica, who is all about serving her customers and community! This is a must try dessert if you live anywhere in Pinellas county! I will definitely be back! read more

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Shauna S.

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OK so imagine a snow cone and an ice cream cone had a baby. A light, fluffy, melt on your mouth, flavorful baby with very little sugar, fat, or dairy. Yeah, it's kinda like that. You really have to try it to get it. I had the Tuxedo - chocolate snow, strawberries, toasted sliced almonds, chocolate syrup. Yum! Light yet satisfying. I felt like I'd had ice cream...but without the guilt or the lactose bellyache! You just...well, you just have to try it. read more

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James I.

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First of all, Great name. Businesses, never forget that a funny/unique name is a key ingredient to getting traffic. To be honest, I had no idea what this dessert is. It looked very pretty in pictures, but I was hesitant to try. Plus I live an hour away. Since I was traipsing through St. Pete for the day, I decided to stop and try it out. Inside, there is a black and white motif with some kitschy art and the VIP himself (Does he have a a name? I want to call him Count Icicle :) Since I love chocolate, I ordered the smores small size. While the dessert itself looks like chocolate powder garnished with some marshmallows, it tastes like shaved ice that is finely cut. It is very smooth and light and sweet. The small size is quite big. I almost didnt finish it. (Key word: Almost) The prices are fair -around $6-7. They have a wide variety of desserts or you can make a custom one. The customer service was great. I dont know if this would replace traditional ice cream, but it is an interesting idea. As others have said, the only other branches of this are in Cali and Manila, Phillippines. If it were closer, I would return frequently to try the other flavors. Try it out if you're in the area. read more

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Shave snow is the ideal dessert when you're already full from overeating at dinner. It's sweet and flavorful but it is also light. That's exactly what I needed when I tried Vampire Penguin and I'm glad that I did. Wife and I shared a small butterbeer shave snow. Definitely would get it again. read more

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Krista V.

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Not hard to get to. Easy to find. I'm not a fan of shaved ice, but this was like shaved milk. Beautifully presented, delicious to eat, and we left feeling mentally like we had a treat, but our tummies felt light and happy! We would definitely recommend! read more

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Michelle F.

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I'm not even sure how to describe this weird dessert between ice cream and a sno-ball/Italian ice but it was delicious. Tons of dairy free options and you can order their creation or make your own. I thought reasonably priced - comparable to most ice cream places for a sundae. We had Mexican candy and chocolate with strawberry boba pictured. Both were amazing. We also had a sample of coconut with mango that I will get when we go back. The two ladies working were super nice and helpful and even shared the Vampire Penguin book with us. You should go! read more

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10789 Park Blvd
Seminole, FL 33772
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(727) 637-0123
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Hours

What time does Vampire Penguin open?

Vampire Penguin opens at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Vampire Penguin opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Vampire Penguin close?

Vampire Penguin closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Vampire Penguin closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Vampire Penguin closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 2:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Vampire Penguin take credit cards?

Yes, Vampire Penguin takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Vampire Penguin have catering options?

Yes, Vampire Penguin does have catering options.

Does Vampire Penguin have a drive thru?

No, Vampire Penguin does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Vampire Penguin allow dogs?

Yes, Vampire Penguin allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Vampire Penguin have bike parking?

Yes, Vampire Penguin has bike parking.

Does Vampire Penguin have parking?

Yes, Vampire Penguin has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Vampire Penguin wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Vampire Penguin is wheelchair accessible.

Does Vampire Penguin have free WiFi?

Yes, Vampire Penguin has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Vampire Penguin is a shaved snow and dessert shop. We offer a unique spin on the traditional ice cream, sorbet, shave ice dessert. Our dessert, shave snow, is light & fluffy, like freshly fallen flavored snow. We strive to create an outstanding experience for you, our friends and family!

History

Established in 2013.

The first Vampire Penguin opened in Sacramento, Ca on October 31st, 2013. VP continues to grow, this location is the first location in Florida.

Meet the Business Owner: Jessica S.

Vampire Penguin opened its first shop in 2013. After growing throughout the Northern California Area the creators were looking to expand. Jessica the owner couldn’t wait to open a shop in Florida bringing her closer to her friends and family!

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(19 reviews)

1.0 mi

We stopped by Dairy Joy in Seminole after spending the day at John's Pass . we already love the…read moreTampa location, and this one has the same nostalgic charm. The pastel colors, spacious turf areas for play , picnic tables, and friendly staff make it feel like a vintage ice cream dream. The banana split was great , you get to choose from 3 scoops, fresh banana, classic sauces, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. Generous, delicious, and made with care. I prefer my ice cream a little less creamy, but still a delicious treat. Best of all, the pricing is very reasonable for ice cream . Just like our local favorite in Tampa, this spot delivers that timeless Dairy Joy Magic, simple, sweet, and the perfect way to end a sunny Florida day.

Fun place to get ice cream treats. We have driven by this place forever and finally stopped for ice…read morebream. Lots of choices and all look really good. I got a small sundae with chocolate & vanilla swirl with caramel, nuts & whipped cream.

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Curious Cat Bakery

4.9

(41 reviews)

4.3 mi

Awesome awesome little place..The bagels are super good...Definitely some of the best bagels I ever…read morehad...I always get an everything bagel with chive /onion cream cheese anywhere I go or if I make for myseld...Anything else and I am always disappointed....I got a bagel on two separate occasions...Both time no everything and I got sesame and onion...Both were really really good and the onion bagel was fabulous....I don't know what they do for those onion toppings but they're grrrrrreat ! Also, they only had plain cream cheese but it didn't matter because the bagels are so good...I guess they use sourdough for their bagels and breads.

I love that they have options for dairy free or vegan people! I wasn't the biggest fan of the…read morecroissants, but they are still pretty good. The owner is super kind and friendly, and their booth at the farmers market is so cute!

Vegan everything cream cheese croissant

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Everything bagel croissant

Driftwood Kava and Roastery

4.1

(38 reviews)

0.1 mi

Got a regular medium roast drip brew...They did have dark roast...Really nothing special about it…read moreall....Didn't taste too much different than a gas station coffee....At $4.50 for one coffee I expect more...Meh.

Clean little spot featuring eclectic boho decor. Hubby says coffee is good. Alternative milks are…read moreoffered but unclear on their sugar content. Matcha lattes come from a mix which is likely sweetened with sugar. Barista was super nice but wasn't provided with the ability to answer questions about ingredients or nutritional information. Sigh. The quest continues...

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Local art for sale

Saigon Summer Night Market

3.7

(30 reviews)

5.5 mi

CLOSED. This location is permanently closed. New market address is :…read moreSunset Market 12111 66th St N, Largo, FL 33773 Open Saturday and Sunday: 6:00-10:00 PM

We were looking for something to do while in town and found this event. They also had flying latern…read moreavailable for purchase. I've always wanted to do something like this, so we drove about an hour north from Tampa to this location out in the farm area. They sold tickets online through event Brite, that included admission, later, and parking. Otherwise pay upon entry. Vip parking lot closer to the entrance, regular admission is in the first yard. Lots of food vendors and music performance. We arrived closer to sun down and walked around to food booths to see what kinds of vendors were. Service was great for Saturday night, not too busy so the lines weren't crazy long. We had a good time.

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Bright Ice

4.7

(46 reviews)

4.8 mi

No real whipped cream - can only…read more Aside from that, they do have vegan choices. Honestly, they aren't as good as a Van Leeuwen place but at least they have them. Key line was a great flavor for regular ice cream. No clue if they offer real ingredients or corn syrup but it's a clean, fresh location and you get a triangle of cone on the side, which is great. This is a place we'll stop when driving by and craving ice cream but nowhere we've found in the area is somewhere that's dairy fresh fantastic with real whipped cream. I do like how you get to try the flavors with a real spoon provided.

Super delayed making this review but absolutely loved Bright Ice! Stopped in after dinner and you…read morewill not be disappointed by anything you order. The staff were extremely friendly and patient as I had not clue what to order. I ended up getting a scoop of their deepest darkest chocolate secret and a scoop of the marshmallows cookies and caramel. My boyfriend ordered the caramelized bananas with peanut butter and honey and refused to share more than a bite and it was outstanding. The flavors are all made in house and extremely delicious. You can taste the quality and care that goes into the ice cream. As well as the quality of their ingredients. They also sell dessert bars which honestly looked out of this world but we did not have room left. The pricing here is extremely reasonable for the size and quality you get. Parking is tight as it is a few spots right off a main road on either side. But there is a small parking lot a bit further down. There is limited indoor and outdoor seating here but it is a must try if in the area!

Pint of "Vegan Caramel with Oreos" Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

"Marshmallow, Cookies and Caramel" and "Oat of this World"

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Chocolate peanut butter chip

Frida's Cafe & Bakery

Great pastries and sandwiches. We went for breakfast…read morerecently. And took pastries home. Everything is delicious and definitely coming back.

We have gone to frida's for many years, the apple fritters are the best. BUT when I walk in and…read morepay 4.79 for one donut, I expect not to be treated like I am garbage, I asked for 3 fritters and asked if I could have them from the tray on the bottom. she told me they are all the same in a very snotty way, I agree they probably are but I wanted the ones on that bottom tray, she was an older woman and rude, I have heard this from many people over the years but never had it happen to me. So Parlor donuts just opened and they will give you a run for your money. we live here for 42 years. Not a snowbird and there is no excuse for this rudeness, Mary Butler

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The Pie Factory

A little pricy but the flavors are delicious. For these 4 slices it came out to $34.00. Split…read morebetween 3 of us, it was a tasty sampling of the pies. Tiramisu slice, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, coconut merengue, an turtle cheesecake.

Been here once years ago bc it's close to the Largo Botanical Garden. It seems like it would be a…read moretouristy type place if it was in a location such as that. It gives off old school Florida vibes to me. I checked out their pie and really hoped for different tropical flavors but not really much of that. They did have Key Lime Pie and they kept advertising their Banana Cream Pie(this one was not available as slices. I already knew I wanted coconut cream pie. I didn't love this. It was a small slice with not much coconut flavor for a higher price. I feel like I can definitely make this pie which I have not done so. My husband had the chocolate cream pie. It was okay too, just whole pies at the time I went.) Service was nice and easy.

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Tsaocaa - Pinellas

4.4

(20 reviews)

4.9 mi

I asked and explain what I wanted and she gave me the complete opposite I said the black jelly…read moreballs and she said okay and gave use the herb jelly and didn't give me the black tapioca boba and we said chai tea and got Thai tea w bubble no boba. Sorry but I'm not happy and it's taste is so so bad.

The mango and ube soft serve was calling my name when I saw it on Tsaocaa - Pinellas IG. I just had…read moreto go. I tried both of their mango and ube soft serve and I really liked both of them. I ordered the mango soft serve since I was sharing with my hubby and he does not like ube. It really was good. We liked the mango, & know this can not compare to Disney. But had pineapple dole whip there that was so good and creamy. The soft serve here is good. It's not as creamy and is a bit gritty. The mango flavor and the ube flavor was definitely there. This is more expensive than at Disney Springs believe it or not and it's smallerZ I am happy they have these different soft serve options. There are a few tables, a small couch, and some picnic tables outside. Parking is in the back of the building and there is a sidewalk directly to the entrance.

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Empanada Brothers

4.9

(82 reviews)

1.1 mi

Always a great meal! Ordered the lunch combo for $10. Comes with 4 empanadas (2 flavors) and 1…read moresauce. Menu changes so that's always fun to try new or returning flavors. This time I picked the Carne Asada with corn and cheese and the Seminole Cuban. These were absolutely fantastic!! I picked the cilantro aioli, which paired perfectly!

I ordered the 21 different empanadas to bring to a work lunch. Everyone loved them! It's a bonus…read morethat they are all gluten free, I have a few co-workers that are gf! The fillings were all so flavorful and the sauces were all amazing. Loved the jalapeño ranch and the cilantro creme so good. They were light and crispy. So yummy! Everyone was happy. They have dairy free and vegan choices too. Highly recommend. Thank you.

Where the magic happens

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Frontage

Rapp Brewing Company

We stopped by for a beer and found the service outstanding ! It's a casual, welcoming atmosphere…read morewith a fantastic beer selection. We sampled 8 beers and they all were delicious! What a gem - friendly people and outstanding beer!

Rapp is located in an industrial area off of Brian Dairy Road. When I arrived on a Saturday at 4pm…read morethere was only one parking spot left in the lot. It seemed fairly busy inside but not packed, so there may be parking issues here. The inside looks like a warehouse but separated into three rooms, with one room containing the bar. There are only 3 bar stools at the bar so most of the service is walk up. You order your beers and then return to your table. The line could range from 1 to 8 customers at any time. They do not serve food but it seems that they have regularly scheduled food trucks. The food truck that was serving on this occasion was Mestizo. The beers are above average. They have the usual variety: IPAs, stouts, lagers, sours. Prices are normal compared to other breweries. If I were in the area, I would stop by again to try more of their beer list.

Inside decor and bar

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British Beer Invasion

AJ’s Breakfast Club

4.9

(43 reviews)

0.2 mi

to say this was a wonderful experience would be an understatement because the hospitality, energy,…read moreand kindness AJ's brings exceeds all expectations. they truly make you feel like family and i've never been treated with such kindness as a customer at a restaurant and that is truly what sets this place apart. my friend and i stumbled upon AJ's and it turned out to be the best thing to happen to us on our trip. we definitely will be back before we leave and tell all our local friends. thank you so much AJ's!!

Food, service and ambiance are a 5/5. I've been here twice now and as soon as you walk in the food…read moresmells delicious and everything looks clean. The people who work there are very warm and friendly as well. The empanadas are my favorite. They are big in size and packed with meat. Highly recommend!

Pancakes w/ sausage , egg platter w/ ham

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Outside Dining, plenty more of parking in rear

Ululani´s Hawaiian Shave Ice

4.6

(25 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is such a cute little spot! The folks working here are so nice and great with making…read moresuggestions and explaining some of the less common flavors. I've stopped a few times now and love the party in the mouth combo (passion fruit, tamarind, and calamansi). The first thing I tried was a seasonal flavor that included fresh mochi (so good!) and the creamy snowcap. The ice is very soft and fluffy, not crunchy at all. The flavors aren't overly sweet or artificial. There's extras you can add (red beans, ice cream, toasted coconut, etc), but it's a pretty straightforward menu. There's not enough time to sit and try every flavor but I have yet to be let down. The only downside is if it gets busy the parking lot is small and could be hard to find a spot. I'll be coming back!

Hurray for a newly opened Hawaiian Shaved Ice…read more Had a wonderful Aloha Welcome when we visited here for the first time. They said they would be able to provide us a sample of anything we would like to try. They have fabulous toppings that you can't just find anywhere. We decided on the mango, pineapple, and passion fruit with salted caramel ice cream on the bottom. This was a small and just perfect to share. What a delightful treat to refresh you as the hot humid days are just in the beginning of this season. You will find easy parking here along with tables, chairs and high ones inside to enjoy your icy treat!

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The Sugar Shack

4.7

(9 reviews)

1.9 mi

Supporting our local ice cream shop!! Cute little place…read moretucked in the corner of the plaza I ordered two flavors in a single scoop The brown butter bourbon and the cappuccino crunch. These two were so good together! Service was great! And plenty of seating inside and outside the shop! Highly recommend!

Tucked into a corner of Portobello Square, The Sugar Shop is a welcome new addition to a plaza that…read morealready has plenty to offer -- grab dinner at Stefano's or Clear Sky, then walk over for dessert. There's a handful of outdoor tables if you want to eat al fresco. The shop is brand new and it shows -- spotless inside. The flavor lineup impressed me: a solid variety plus some genuinely unique options I haven't seen at other spots and am eager to try on a return visit. For my first trip I played it safe with a single scoop of coconut on a sugar cone. Creamy, with real flecks of coconut you could actually taste rather than just artificial flavoring. The scoop was generously sized, and the price felt very fair for the portion. Service and cleanliness were on point for a new shop. I'll definitely be back to work through those unique flavors.