Pelican's SnoBalls

4.7 (265)

807 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
(484) 693-0595
pelicanssnoballs.com

Claimed
Ice cream shop
Frozen dessert supplier
Chain doling out New Orleans-style shaved ice in a wide variety of classic & unique flavors.

Service options

  • No-contact delivery

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linda sinclair

2023-05

This place is great! I have been going to this location for a couple of years now and I've always had a positive experience. This year they have soft serve ice cream on their menu; you can order some by itself or you can get a "stuffed" snowball which has the ice cream inside and on top of the snowball (pictured).There are picnic tables and a small yard in the back where you can play tether ball or corn hole.The service is always good even if it's busy. The owner is very nice and will gladly help you with recommendations and off-menu requests (ask for a Neopolitan!). It's affordable and better than Rita's.

Frank Booker

2019-05

Enjoyed it. Lovely, delicious like melt in your mouth shaved ice with such a lively and excellent serviced staff.I ordered the Tiger's blood and Mango which tasted amazing (I hate coconut btw so if you're a super huge strawberry mango coconut fan just get it)Then i got the grim reaper... and it was the most sour but sweetly satisfying thing to put in my mouth. Try them.

Allen Jones

2024-04

snow balls in PA?! Loved it, just wished that they were so far away!!!

Rachel Bromley

2019-05

Nice little place, nice staff, cheap prices, and syrup flavors for the shaved ice are so realistic and delicious! I have been here three times, and recommend the "strawberry cheesecake", "fruity pebbles", and "red velvet cake" flavors.

molly posselt

2024-04

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Jason Feller

2023-08

These snowballs brought me back to my childhood 30plus years ago. Shaved ice so perfect it held the syrup, which was just sweet enough by not too sweet. The flavors of 100 to choose from were all good. If I lived closer I’d be there weekly. If you have never had a shaved ice, you need to try it! What a treat, thank you!

David

2023-08

Pelican Snowballs offer a variety of treats to chose from. They will provide a treat for your dog if you go, it is only $2.00. They also offer a variety of flavors and they have a menu where you can chose from. The one time I went I requested a cotton candy snow treat, they said they didn't have cotton candy. I got birthday cake instead.

ella corbett

2023-09

The service is impeccable! That one tall boy with the brown hair was very personable and helped me choose the best flavor combination possible. He knows so much about the menu and is a true expert in his field!!! I believe his name was owen. Keep it up owen!!!🤭

Juan Orozco (JC)

2023-05

Easy parking, quick service, endless combinations. Make sure to try some of the add-ons like the marshmallow or the condensed milk. This is beyond shaved ice. Absolutely worth a try and highly recommend. There's also a back area where kids can play and benches and plenty of seating

Liana

2022-05

The flavors are delicious and dairy free! We tried flavors, guava and cotton candy! We Will be back again!

Dennis Wright

2021-05

They have every flavor I could think of and so many more, it was hard to decide. They mix flavors if u want, and have toppings. Awesome place.

Sue Riepnieks

2023-06

If you like snowcones, this place will really make you happy! It's a real game changer because of the fantastic texture! There are so many flavors, even several sugar-free!

Mario Brooks

2023-05

I loved the water ice since they opened. Nearby, Yummy Flavors, Low Prices and Friendly Staff. I always come every once in a while. Come and enjoy water ice here!!

P L

2023-11

Always good. Love shaved ice. Great flavor selection.

Grace Li

2019-05

First time here. Yumm!!!! I got the kid size which was the perfect amount for me!! It was so yummy!!!!!!! It's like eating clouds haha

Nicol Baker

2021-05

First time here today and we loved it!!! Absolutely delicious and the prices are pretty decent! I had watermelon, my husband had blackberry and my son had rainbow. We actually thought it was much better than Rita’s, and there’s SO MANY FLAVORS! We will definitely be back!

Sung-Yoon Kang

2022-05

A nice place to take the kids to get some cold shaved ice. 🍧 lot's of different flavors and no sugar options available. You can tell the owner takes pride with all the updates he does each year and maintaining a clean environment.

Jonathan Hopta

2023-09

Great snowballs and lots of flavors. Prices are reasonable and the service is good.

Matt Bloome

2018-05

This is not water ice, it's shaved ice. Locally, they compete with Rita's, and though I enjoy Rita's, this is just a little better. They offer so many flavors, and the shave ice is smoother than other varieties of water ice. It reminds me of the kind of frozen treat you'd get on vacation. The owner is friendly and always willing to try whatever you want if you don't find a particular mixture on the menu. Love this place.

Dee Kroninger

2023-07

Awesome treat!!! So many choices and all tasty. Definitely on the frequent stop list!

Josh John

2020-05

Surprisingly good!! I'm an ice cream guy, NOT a water ice or snowcone guy, so my expectations for a snowcone shop weren't very high, but this place is amazing! There are over 100 flavors, and each is very unique and flavorful. It's a snowcone, so the syrup does sink to the bottom and the first half is less flavorful, but the bottom is absolutely delicious. Impressive that a frozen water store could actually be good enough to rival an ice cream store!

LisaRenae Anderson

2021-05

Excellent Customer Service! The owners are very nice and personable. The Snoballs are soft and fluffy as snow. Absolutely NO crunchy circus ice here! Over 100 awesome flavors to choose from.

Michael Howson

2018-05

Every time I've gone I've never been disappointed. All the flavorings are distinct and strong, especially when you add something like the sour spray. I wish they used a little less dye in the syrups and it was a little cheaper though.

Aaron Resnik

2022-05

Shaved ice, different from Italian ice and snowcones as it is much fluffier. So many options to pick from was hard to decide. Over 100 flavors. The lemonade is really tasty

Chris Wright

2023-08

The guy working when my son, wife, and I went was soooo friendly. Absolutely love this place!

Joseph Faragasso

2021-05

My favorite place for dessert on a hot day. Huge selection of flavors. It is also a very affordable option and I've never had a bad experience.

Brian Rogers

2021-05

Outstanding snoballs and service! Not only do I go there frequently with my family, but I also recently hosted a house party with Pelican's SnoBalls providing a surprise dessert. Everyone was so impressed with how good the snoballs were! Would highly recommend trying!

KATT S

2018-05

2 star only because the guy at the front was so nice. I got the Green apple snowball and it had over the amount of syrup needed by far. I could only eat half, thank god I got the kiddie size. I wont be back sadly. My fiance got the cheese cake, he said was very over sweet.

Dale Polhemus

2022-05

First time going and it's great. The ice has a soft texture, very unique and you have 100 flavors to choose from.

Rere L

2019-05

Love this place. Better then the big chain. So many cool flavors and u can mix and match. Prices are great and the amount u get is a bang for ur buck so to speak.

Opening Hours

Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
Sunday 11 AM-9 PM

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