Shaved Ice Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“the three folks on this evening when we came in absolutely handled the nonstop rush they were in. we’ve been here when it was a 3 minute wait and a 15 minute wait & so very worth waiting even longer. again, the employees working this evening were awesome. there were people non stop & they were hustling and having a good time with each other. love a healthy work environment during rushes- made me miss my old barista days :)“

“In love with this shaved ice! more than you can eat for a great price.“

“I work in the area and love walking over during breaks to get coffee, snacks, or their AMAZING paninis! The owner is incredibly sweet and is always happy to customize your drinks to your liking. She’s also always tinkering with new menu items, and I was lucky enough to stop by at the right time and try some experiments :) yum!“

“iceskimo SNOW over frozen yogurt any day, froyo prices have been astronomical. I read some other review saying their snow is artificial but it’s actually made with real ingredients.

Unique taiwanese shaved snow place. there's no other place like this in San Diego that i know of. It's a small business that has been around for at least a decade. Very busy friday/weekend nights, lines usually long but if you go weekdays it's better.

the snow is made with real ingredients unlike other places that use powders/syrups for flavor. The blocks of snow are already flavored (think of it like a big block or ice cream, just shaved in layers). Service is also generally good!

I would recommend getting any dairy based snow with condensed milk layered! it brings out the flavor. the non dairy flavors are like sorbet but also very tasty (i like the lychee or super lemon which tastes like frozen lemonade).

if you pick a build your own bowl, it's weighed (snow or softserve) after you get toppings. I notice it's usually between $5-$10 obviously dependent on weight but the minimum is 4.50 so if you are below that, they'll just charge 4.50.

I'd recommend this place if you want a lighter sweet treat! Other places can be heavy but because this is shaved, it's easier on the tummy. they do also have waffle creations that seem good for couples to share~ (my favorite is the strawberry shorty, it has cheesecake bites and fresh strawberries, the waffle, and vanilla softserve). they have taiyaki too but it's not like somi somi where there's icecream inside, it's just filled or plain (the nutella one is really good).“

“This place is literally phenomenal. Banana bread pudding matcha latte, strawberry matcha, matcha cheese cake, ube and matcha ice cream is absolutely spectacular. Can’t wait to come back and try more things from their menu. The matcha is ceremonial which makes everything high quality.
P.s. there’s a ramen noodles station there and it’s also amazing. 🤤“

“Found this place on yelp and was super happy with the service, pastries and coffee. Baristas were super nice and the cotton Candy burrito was amazing. 5 stars for this place. Will be back for sure.“

“The taro bingsoo was so gooooooood!“

“they have the best fish tacos in town at the best price.“

“First time here. I googled Raspados near me, they were so pleasant over the phone and when I walked in I felt very welcomed! El raspado ni se diga super flavorful and as I was waiting on my order another patron walked in to order four cups of different variations from strawberries, fruits mango all too yummy. I’ll be back! Thank you“

“A 3.8 for the banana chocolate milkshake, but a 4.5 for the fast and friendly service. They only offer one size shake and I find them to be pretty small, especially for $8.25, but when you’re walking along the beach, you’re paying for the convenience. Located just north of life guard stand 23. Enjoy. Like anywhere along this boardwalk, a great spot for people watching!“

“The tofu pudding was incredibly smooth and silky, almost melting in my mouth. The sweet and tender red beans paired perfectly with the syrup. It wasn’t overly sweet or heavy, making it light, refreshing, and comforting to enjoy. Every time I visit, I find myself loving this dessert even more—and even after I got home, it was still just as delicious 😊“