Vampire Penguin SRQ

4976 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 923-8155

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Delicious and so good! Great flavor combos too. My only complaint is that the girl put her gloves on before taking our order, handled cash, and then proceeded to prepare our desserts with the same gloves she had just handled cash with. That’s not sanitary.

Jared McCarthy

This place is awesome and unlike anything else!

Greg Ballas

A different kind of shaved icecream but plenty of flavors

Sunny isles

I love all the cute concoctions you can get here and if you can’t pick from the menu, you can pick a base and two toppings for $7. I chose the dulce de leche for $8, which was a vanilla shave ice base, topped with whip cream and flan, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. I know it sounds sweet, but it was the perfect dessert/treat. It was semi sweet. They do have a lot more versions of shave ice desserts, which looks very gourmet. The staff is very helpful. I would love to go back and try their strawberry cheese cake dessert!

Doc Hollandaise (I’ll be your huckleberry!)

Vampire Penguin never disappoints—light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. If you’re feeling adventurous, the Mexican Candy is a wild, sweet-and-spicy ride that’s surprisingly addictive. Highly recommend it if you like a bold twist on dessert!

Dayonna Capco

I’ve only been able to go here successfully one time. I have tried to go out at least four different times and the last three times I’ve tried to go, It always happens to be closed during posted business hours . I don’t really understand how I always miss it but there snow cones are very good. Which is why u keep trying to catch them .

Crystal Randall

Such a cool place!!! The employee that served us was amazing, super friendly and helpful since it was our first time here. The desserts were delicious. I can’t explain the texture, it’s like nothing else I’ve ever tried. It’s not like traditional shaved ice. It’s cold but creamy and light. Melts in your mouth. Definitely a must try!

Ritu Kulkarni

Loved all three that we got- Halo halo, tuxedo and Mexican candy! Will return to try the other flavors. My kids loved it and hubby went back in second time to get one more. The staff are helpful and friendly. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Candy, Halo Halo

r eed

people and ice things were lit mine looked like a cake shoutout beck for making it she’s one of the most lit workers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Strawberry Cheesecake Bliss, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Something, Whipped Cream, Strawberry, Brownie Bites, Dulce De Leche, Mexican Candy, Chocolate Cake, Cotton Candy, Coffee S'Mores, Mango Snow Ice, Watermelon Snow with Marshmallows Whipped Cream Chocolate Sauce and Sprinkles, Halo Halo, Coffee Toffee, Thai Tea Shaved Ice, Mango Shaved Ice, Polar Affagato and Vampire Penguin, Watermelon Shaved Ice

Quiny

Tasty refreshing treats a very cute idea. It's a little overpriced for portion size but a nice light dessert.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dulce De Leche, Cotton Candy

Caelyn Curry

Delicious light dessert! Very flavorful and lots of options, but still healthy and not sugary. Very friendly staff, super clean and cool inside, and a great escape from the summer/Florida heat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Toffee

Alexa White

Excellent, cool dessert. Light and refreshing, interesting flavors! Clean and brightly lit inside. There's limited seating if there's a big party or it's busy.

Parking: It's a plaza, there's plenty of parking but it might be a short walk. There's parking at both the front and rear entrances.

Kid-friendliness: It's not kid-focused, but it's plenty kid-friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brownie Bites, Mexican Candy, Cotton Candy, Watermelon Snow with Marshmallows Whipped Cream Chocolate Sauce and Sprinkles, Thai Tea Shaved Ice, Mango Shaved Ice, Polar Affagato and Vampire Penguin

Mignon

Austin was delightful! The shaved ice was refreshing and it was cool watching our orders being made.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Hernandez

Cant' vait to try thiisss plaaaacee. I hope they haaave Blood cherry ice creammmmm...
6/5/24
Tried Vampire Penguin. Had a Deluce shaved ice with bananas. Very unique but delicious taste. Great place for kids!!! I would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chris Odum

The most unique dessert place I’ve been to. It’s a very light dessert like a mix between a snowcone and ice cream but without the dairy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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