Snowdays

This place is amazing. I got the Green Tea shaven ice with extra condensed milk drizzle and extra crushed almonds. It was absolutely tasteful but doesn’t make you feel guilty afterwards !
The guy working there at the time Of my visit was so enthusiastic about the product. He made me feel okay not knowing what to try and was super patient until I finally figured it out. He made me feel welcomed and comfortable being there and being indecisive haha he’s surely an asset to the place!
Deff going back for more soon!

To that one guy that worked here on thursday, 1/28…you’re the MVP. The place was moderately filled with customers but I came in with a party of 11 and the guy was so nice and made shaved ice like a madman. Place was clean but is quite small. This location is next to the restaurant Cutting Board and is basically 1 – 2 blocks away from main street.
Ordered the Yeti sized Got Seoul which had green tea and black sesame shaved ice, sweet red bean paste, mochi, sweetened condensed milk, crushed almonds, and mangos (supposedly). The worker kindly said they don’t offer mangoes because it wasn’t in season so we had a choice of whatever toppings. We went with grass jelly and it was delicious. The different textures and flavors of each element of this dessert are great, and is phenomenal when eaten together. Overall atmosphere was pleasant and calm.
Sizing isn’t confusing, they offer 3 sizes: small, large, and yeti. I believe a Yeti can satisfy 2 – 3 people (but honestly I think I can knock it out on my own since I have a sweet tooth). My friends and I finished it within 15 minutes (I took before and after pics haha). A yeti size Got Seoul (or other named combos) goes for around $ 11. Very happy I tried this place! Shaved ice is a great alternative for desserts, it’s sweet but not too overwhelmingly sweet. You’ll feel satisfied but won’t feel like a tubby ball of regrets.

Hello yeti! You can’t resist that smiling yeti when you go to SnowDays. The Flushing location is the third location in New York City and what a treat to have it around my area.
I’v been to the East Village location and so I’m familiar with the concept. Flavored ice that goes into a machine and you get a icy yet creamy texture. You get a choice of toppings or go for one of the Yeti Favorites (a sundae) that’s assembled with a flavor and toppings. I’ve had the Made in Taiwan and Got Seoul. The Got Seoul with the black sesame is great with one slight adjustment: no mango. Visually, I understand what they’re going for because the Got Seoul would look monochromatic but the mango does not work with the black sesame flavor at all. The Made in Taiwan is also a good choice too if you want matcha.
Follow them on social media for secret flavors because each location has an exclusive flavor. For Flushing, the flavor is Thai ice tea! It’s not on the menu but you can order it. The Thai ice tea has that wonderful black tea condense milk sweetness. Not too sweet and would work well with a combination of different toppings.
There are decent amount of seats in location and about the same size as the East VIllage location so its quite good for group outings but it’ll be packed when the weather getHappy eating and remember: Don’t deny, satisfy!

As a loyal fan since their flagship store in East Village, imagine my delight when they opened a store 10 mins from apartment! This place is a great spot to chill with friends on a hot summer afternoon eating delicious snow ice. Priced $ 5 for a medium, and a newer smaller size for $ 4, it’s very reasonable considering New York City.
You can choose to build your own snow ice masterpiece or select their pre-​made combinations. Which is more bang for your buck when the flipside is adding all the ingredients one by one. My favorite combo is Made in Taiwan, but my fav single flavor is definitely the black sesame.
Don’t forget to ask the staff what their secret flavors of the day are. In the several times I’ve asked they’ve had strawberry, mango, and Thai ice tea. Thai ice tea is hands down the best. Just try it. You won’t regret!

It’s never too cold for some Snowdays!!!
This yeti-​filled, cozy, little shop is truly awesome. Their selections weren’t great, but they all have a cool name so that’s a +1.
I highly recommend their sesame snow ice!

Sweet milk with blueberries, strawberries, fruity pebbles and condensed milk is the best! Snowday is one of my favorite spots to get yummy shaved ice. The sweet milk ice is actually not too sweet, it’s airy and light and with the fresh fruits combination, it’s easily one of the best «snow» you can get around the area. They also have thai iced tea, strawberry and watermelon flavored ice as the secret flavor here. Totally recommend this place if you’ve never tried it.

Best part of getting taiwanese shaved ice in the winter is the reduced wait time. I can have shaved ice all year round and I’m so glad that snowdays is in the heart of Flushing. It can be a little difficult getting a seat here during the summer though, wish the establishment was bigger.
The staff is really helpful and friendly. I do wish the menu was on the right side instead of the left. Since that’s the only clear path from the entrance to the register, you’ll find yourself in peoples way out.
There’s so many flavors but I like to stick with sweet milk and mochi. Im just absolutely basic. I know!
By the way, Unilocal currently says that they are closed on Fridays. That is not the case, and they are very well opened on Fridays! I already told their staff and hopefully they get that fixed soon.

YAYYY. No longer need to travel to the city for some yummy shaved ice! Have been here numerous times since its opened and I’ve tried yeti track, black sesame and green tea! The serving cups are hugeeee. Honestly 2 people can share the smallest cup size. If you want more than one flavor, you have to get the bigger size but if you split it between two people, it comes out to being really cheap! Definitely reasonable.
They have a widee range of toppings from mochi, fruits, cereal, wafer cookies and even pocky! You can also get a drizzle on top! Get the condensed milk! So yummmy with everything ^_​^
The service is good as everyone has been nice each time i’ve been there. There is also seating inside!

I haven’t been back here since it first opened in the summer. At first glance, the store seems to be more efficiently running and there are now decorations on the wall!
We stopped in after dinner, and from the outside it was so darkly lit and seemed closed. It wasn’t too busy so we quickly ordered and grabbed a table. We got the original and the yeti tracks. It’s definitely all about the combination of shaved ice flavor and the toppings you put on. I’m still a big fan of the more traditional green tea shaved ice with red bean and mochi. The shaved ice is not your traditional Taiwanese shaved ice because it’s a lot more milky like ice cream. But this is the best I have found thus far in Flushing and in the city. The shaved ice cups are also super cute with a Yeti on them and their spoons change color according to temperature.
A big plus because their staff has been so friendly both times I visited. But please remember to stock up on your stamp cards!

Forget the slushy Italian ice desserts of yesteryear. Relinquish your ties with shaved ice desserts. Rethink, even, your conception of ice cream. Snowdays, a relatively new face on the busy Prince Street, attempts to create and bravely tread a fine boundary line between all three with its wide menu of shaved cream treats.
The ordering system, with its endless permutations of sizes, flavors, toppings, and drizzles, presents either a wonderland for the creative and inventive, or a trap for the chronically indecisive. First, choose your size (small, regular, large, or yeti), then select your flavor (Yetitracks, cheesecake, black sesame, sweet milk, green tea, or coconut). Standard orders in any size allow you one flavor, one free drizzle, and any number of toppings (brownies, mochi, fruits, oreos, sweet red bean, and chocolate chips, just to name a few) for fifty cents each. Should this dizzying array present a quandary, go with the combination menu instead, which are popular preselected pairings of flavors, toppings, and drizzles. The ‘Got Seoul’ for instance, with both sesame and green tea, almonds, mochi, red bean, and a condensed milk drizzle, was one that won me over on an earlier visit. More recently, however, I decided to try their coconut (props to Snowdays for offering a vegan flavor!) with mochi, red bean, almond dust, and a salted caramel drizzle.
The fun starts after you order. The workers behind the counter haul blocks of cylindrical flavored ice onto a machine that simultaneously shaves and spins it so fine that the resulting texture is somehow both light and ethereal yet inexplicably creamy and altogether flavorful. Not once did I ever have to crunch down on icy, watery blocks as with other shaved ice desserts. The coconut was redolent of sweet coconut milk and paired beautifully with the salted caramel drizzle that the cashier recommended for me. My husband’s cheesecake dessert was another winner, tasting exactly like a more delicate textured version of the NY cheesecake that everyone knows and loves.
Other small, happy touches are the cherries atop the metaphorical pie. Orders are handed over with color-​changing plastic spoons that become blue upon contact with the cold dessert. The service is warm and impeccable, from the person who takes your order to Dewan, the owner, who is always amicable and smiling. While the space is small and often crowded, there is a coziness to the space that invites slow and happy savoring.

Second time here after the Unilocal Elite Event and bumped into Dewan, one of the owners after I ordered my regular The New Yorka which he was sweet to upgrade it to a large. As I am allergic to certain things, The New Yorka is my ultimate favorite with delicious NY Cheesecake shaved cream topped with freshly cut strawberries, Nilla Wafers, and Whipped Cream *hubba hubba*…what a joyful dessert on the ride back home with my parents. Each bite left me smiling and definitely put me in a good mood =)
A lot of my Unilocal buddies love Made in Taiwan so definitely give it a try or customize your own!
Don’t forget to ask the staff for the Secret Flavors: wink:

Yum! The matcha flavor is to DIE FOR. The whole concept is really cool, it’s not too sweet or overwhelming, but definitely hits the spot! You have a variety of toppings to make your own or you can go with one of their pre-​made options, which is what we did.
It’s definitely a cool place to go for dessert and definitely some place you gotta try when you’re visiting New York. Sizes are big enough to share and there’s plenty of seating inside.

Oh man. Cream ice! I tried their shaved ice at their first location in the East Village and was so excited when someone told me they opened a new location in Flushing. Most definitely, I had to pay a visit ASAP. I went one night after dinner and since we were already so stuffed, we decided to share the Original — sweet milk shaved ice, captain crunch, blueberries, and peanut butter drizzle. The peanut butter on top was a nice touch and made the whole dessert for me. I wished they layered some of the toppings on the bottom of the cup as well because once I finished the toppings on top, I was just eating regular shaved cream (awww).
Would I come back here again? Of course. I no longer have to travel into the city to get my fixing of shaved creamy ice. The décor of the location is very cute (with their iconic Yeti painted on the walls) and is a great dessert spot to sit down and chat.

I love shaved snow and am excited that it is catching on in the U.S.
My friend lives in Flushing so this location is perfect for her, although there are also other branches in Manhattan. I love the Yeti character on the wall; he’s cute.
As the weather is getting colder, shaved snow is less popular, but that also means shorter lines!
The service when we went was fun, with two young guys working the store. One of them was semi-​manager and told us that there are unadvertised flavors if you know what to ask for (just follow them on Facebook or some other sort of social media to see the list).
There are preset combinations or you can create your own shaved snow. The small size is enough to share for two, unless you want a lot of snow.
The snow texture when I went was a little coarser than I would have liked, but the flavor was good (I got «Made in Taiwan» — matcha green tea snow with grass jelly, mochi, and condensed milk).
A little pricey but I supposed what I would expect, and at least you can now eat shaved snow in NYC!
P. S. There is also a stamp card if you think you will frequent Snowdays; go X amount of times and then you get a freebie.
P. P. S. The color-​changing spoons are fun!

I guess it’s hard during winter times for people like me who can never say no to ice cream — snow day is definitely some place I would pay numerous visits, even during winter times.
It is actually very easy to order, start from the type of shaved ice, add toppings, and then the final sauce. Can also choose among regular, medium and large size. The store was small with not too many seats, and apparently there was only one person making ice and collecting money at the same time, so expect some slowness. Nevertheless, the flavor did pay off everything else.
The spoon here can also change color based on outside temperature, give it a try and enjoy being the magician!

Yum! Definitely a must try.
I think the biggest confusion is that I heard a lot of people referring to this as shaved ice. It’s a shaved CREAM. Not ice. So when I came here I was thinking it would be literal ice with syrup over it.
They have these giant blocks of frozen cream (?) that they shave off into your cup. Therefore the ice cream is extremely light. It’s great!
I had strawberry with granola, blueberry and condensed milk drizzle. I had some of of my friends’ flavors — yeti tracks and black sesame. Both great as well!
The décor in this venue is super cute, it’s not that big — so it can get crowded at times. Apparently even at 10pm on a Wednesday night (who knew? maybe it’s because it was Veteran’s Day?)
I definitely recommend you to come and try this place out. A new twist on ice cream, and a fun experience!
The staff is very friendly as well, and that’s always a bonus!

YETI size, here we goooooo! This is their extra large tub with a cute yeti on the cup. Regular is $ 6, large $ 8, and Yeti $ 12. The Yeti is HUGE and quite ambitious for 2 people (rest of our 5-​member gang were on a diet and watched us down the whole Yeti tub — their loss!).
We ordered their GOT SEOUL which came with both Black Sesame and Green Tea shaved cream. Shaved cream is shaved ice but smooth and rich like ice cream! We watched them layer the shaved cream with the condensed milk so that every bite will taste the same. Then they topped off our Yeti with red bean, almonds, mango, mochi, and strawberries (extra topping requested). YUM! Plenty of seating to enjoy!
P. S. Their spoons are sensitive to temperature and change colors!

This Snowdays is so cute! I love the décor, love the Yeti and New York themed pictures hung on the walls, love the big Yeti on the light blue colored walls. I love that the menu is big and on the left wall once you walk in, so while you’re waiting in line (if there is a line), you can start to decide on what you want. This Snowdays also has a little bit more seating than the one at 10^th street. There are two high top tables with stools and I think five small round tables along the wall.
Their sizes are small, regular, large and Yeti. They provide very generous portions, I could barely finish a regular and I usually share a large with someone. They have a «Yeti Favorites» list, which are their pre-​made combos, but you can also create your own, of course! I tried the Yetitracks with mochi, fruity pebbles, chocolate pocky, and condensed milk. It was really good! The Yetitracks was a unique combination – blueberry cookies & cream. It was delicious, but my favorite would still have to be their green tea flavor. Service is also great here! Shoutout to Lucy!
Come in and indulge yourself in fluffy shaved ice goodness!

Must visit for anyone who enjoys shaved cream. I’ve come here many times and the place is usually packed. Soon after, you’re up front and waiting for a tasty treat.
You can order a variety of different flavors and get different toppings, or get combo ones that they recommend.
Ive gotten the made in taiwan, (Green Tea Matcha Shaved Cream, Grass Jelly, Mochi, Condensed Milk) one many times. Definitely my favorite one so far. They don’t make shaved ice like this anywhere else. The staff is friendly and the dessert is really good

Snowdays specializes in flavored snow cream and when shaved into oblivion in their whirligig machines comes out as fluffy as a cloud in a bowl. Their signature base the blue yeti food is a take on cookies and cream and looks like the color and texture of Sully’s fur from monsters inc. The perfectly named yeti tracks have a big fuzzy mound of yeti food. Marshmallows and banana chunks are arranged neatly on the top and is decorated with a chocolate drizzle.
I also tried the vegan coconut which was light tasting and airy. They ran out of brownies when I went so I got marshmallows and oreo cookies on mine.
Their containers are the size of a child’s head. Panda and snowflake macarons look almost too cute to eat. There are a ton of toppings (fruity pebbles, flavored pocky stix, mochi pieces, m&ms, fresh fruit) not all of them listed on the board but sometimes ordering one of their special dessert combinations is the best way to go since there are so many options. And what mad science is this that there are color changing spoons. They are pretty awesome. Always ask for at least two spoons. The location is big enough for a few small groups and definitely a good after dinner place.
I have to say that I received some very good customer service at this location and felt like the manager and the workers did their best to make me happy. Even taking time out to explain some of the flavors to me despite some long lines and the manager was especially accomodating. Definitely happy for another dessert option in the neighborhood.