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    4.9 (70 reviews)
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    Jenny R.

    This was my first time trying Zephyr Ice, and I have to say -- it did not disappoint! The flavors were so tasty and refreshing, every bite was a little moment of joy. The owners were incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Even though it was cold outside, I didn't care at all -- I was too busy enjoying how delicious everything was. The presentation was cute, the service was friendly, and it just felt like a little treat that made my day. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, tasty experience!

    Jill I.

    You really have to try this. The staff/owner were so accommodating they made lots of adaptations to keep it dairy free. The coconut vegan ice cream was delicious. I was a bit confused by the concept at first and the idea of shaved ice on ice cream. I got the shaved iced coffee at first it was a bit weird but after a minute it was really really good. Cute space with parking right out front.

    Thanh L.

    This place reminds me of the shaved ice in Hawaii. We got Shaved Ice: Mango, Watermelon, Passion fruit with condensed milk. You can taste the quality in the ingredients. Definitely a great idea

    Macadamia Nut Shaved Ice with Mango/Coconut topped with Snowcap (condensed milk) and toasted coconut
    Audrey C.

    Delicious shaved ice and super friendly service, even when it was busy! I had the macadamia nut with coconut mango snow cap and toasted coconut--SO good. Great flavors, great price. Will definitely be back!

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    Mark F.

    Wow! Just WOW!!! Where do I begin; The facilities has a Vibrant, Bright, and Clean! The atmosphere has a total tropical vibe, feel of Hawaii, and sweet fruity smell! The service was astonishing. The sweet lady working the counter went well out of her way to explain the magic that Zephyr Ice creates in a bowl. The demonstrated Kindness, Tentative Approach, and Outgoing Energy is everything that you could ever want from a food service provider to your children! The Food: The MAGIC presentation started with the construction of the core of the dessert: the home made Ice-cream covered with fresh shaved ice! The Magic is then doused in the sweetest and most flavorful homemade syrups! And if you're lucky enough to top that magical treat... the hand crafted masterpiece will then get hit with a well paired homemade whip cream and Demi-sauce. As we were eating the food, the lady carefully watched and questioned my child as she milled through her dessert and asked if it was prepared the way she wanted, then insisted on remaking it a different flavor!!! This alone is why this company has 5 out of 5 over and over!! Among the 5 of us that made the trip to Zephyr Ice, 5 out of 5 desserts were FIRE. My children adored the service provided, loved the process of it all coming together, and devoured the unique experience at hand. We will be coming here again (and AGAIN)!

    Sarah C.

    Yum! Came here on a whim with a friend and were warmly greeted by the staff. After a quick run down I ordered the rose kanani with classic vanilla and a mix of guava, passion fruit, and mango syrups. Their signage says all their syrups are house made and it's really cute to see them cup and shape the shaved ice. I'm *very* biased towards Taiwanese shaved ice because I love the ribbon-y, soft, milky texture and tend to really dislike straight shaved ice because it usually reminds me of chemicals and is not that pleasant to eat. Zephyr ice does a nice job of providing really strong and bold syrup flavors that tasted really refreshing. The ice cream was my favorite part because that's the kind of texture I prefer but I liked this combination and would try it again!

    Prickly pear, banana and cantaloupe shaved ice; raspberry, banana, lime shaved ice with toasted coconut.
    Sheri M.

    This place! Fruit flavored shaved ice with ice cream on the bottom--yum! If you are looking for a cool treat on a hot day this is just the thing. They are welcoming to everyone entering the shop and take the time to explain the ordering process, menu options, and specials. I ordered raspberry, banana, and lime with the homemade vegan coconut ice cream on the bottom and toasted coconut on the top. I am a big ice cream person and wasn't sure how this would go but it was so refreshing. We were also happy to hear they don't use dyes in their syrups. As they served us they told us just to ask if we wanted more syrup (we didn't) and even checked in after we started in on our orders. Excellent treats and service. A fun addition to Portland. We will be back.

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    Arlene L.

    UNREAL! I have never had shaved and ice cream together so I was skeptical or expecting something like a Rita's but it was unbelievable!!! Everything is house made and it was truly the best ice cream I have EVER had. The staff were so nice and answered all of our questions but I guess how can you be anything other than happy working in an ice cream shop. 10/10 all around, new fave dessert and will be the new craving for the rest of my life.

    One of the best desserts in Portland hands down. Service was great, owner is very friendly along with workers. Ice cream and syrups are homemade and are BOMB. So yummy! Will definitely be coming back frequently.

    Passionfruit and guava with snowcap
    Teresa A.

    This place was everything. I've been obsessed with sno cones since my youth. These are elevated because the syrups (along with ice creams) are made in house. My mom ended up loving this, too, since it wasn't the fake flavors of my childhood. Service was great and accommodating. You can get just a sno cone, just ice cream, or their signature of a sno cone with ice cream. We just got the sno cone. The place was popping as well. Owners and staff were great.

    Cherry Passionfruit Pie with cream cheese snow cap, graham cracker, and Macadamia Nut Ice Cream.
    Roman A.

    Oh My Heavens. Read about this place in The Portland Logbook and have had it down to try for a while now. Came in around 7:00pm and was immediately greeted by friendly and courteous staff who explained how it works. It is fairly overwhelming at first because of the options but that's what makes this so great. We have no allergies and aren't picky so we asked the cashier to surprise us. One of the best desserts I have ever had in my life. She ordered us a Cherry Passion Fruit Pie with Macadamia Nut Ice Cream. We got a small thinking the large was too big but wish we had gotten the large. It eats so easy and fast because of how lite the ice is. Highly recommend you try it .

    Making that ice!
    Holly W.

    I had Jerry's now cones in Memphis last year and now I am chasing the flavor which is what lead me to Zephyr. Ice cream and a snow cone in one? YES!! Zephyr is downtown and on a Thursday in June... no parking. Small shop, felt overwhelming with all the choices and signs. They are there to help though! The girl working the register was super nice and walked us through the process. She gave us all the options and gave some advice. Loved how helpful she was! I cannot tell you what each kid ordered but I can tell you what I had: Vanilla Ice cream on the bottom of the bowl Topped and surrounded with ice Hald drizzled in watermelon, half drizzled in cantaloupe Topped with condensed milk I wasn't in love with my combo choice which is odd because I love both flavors. If I did it again i would have swapped to cherry and watermelon. But it was good. Large size, enough to share and that was their smaller option! I do wish I had more opportunity to get to the vanilla ice cream earlier than did and have more shared bites of the ice cream and snow cone part. It wasn't Jerry's but I would suggest giving this a try! Also... they offered one of three ice cream flavors. Banana bread- I feel like I need to try this favor!

    Pineapple, raspberry, and coconut shaved ice (large)

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    Wow did not expect this to be this amazing. A special item everyone should try! Not your ordinary shaved ice.

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    The experience was unique and the ice-cream and shaved ice was delicious! We brought my parents and nieces and they all loved it!!

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    Zephyr is the best! Aside from the shaved ice being delicious, the staff is so amazing.

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    Amazing crew dealing out some proper shave ice. Everything made from scratch, the pride and quality of everything was obvious. Solid vibe.

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