Snowizard Snoball Stand

Went to SnoWizard while walking down Magazine Street. There was no line and the worker was very friendly.
I’ve tried a few flavors and have no complaints, the snoballs are in super cute containers.
Cash only, they don’t take cards!

I love this place! Condensed milk with watermelon coconut

I first experienced snowballs in New York from a NOLA native who opened a stand in the city.
When I went to NOLA for a recent work trip — this was a must stop! The portion was definitely huge and the price was good. There wasn’t much of a wait, so I was in and out. Which is great because waiting in 100 degree isn’t fun.
I ordered the tigers blood with condensed milk. It was a bit messy — but, it was delicious.
I see the critiques from the other Unilocalers, but as an inexperienced snowball eater — this did the job.

Definitely in the top five snowball shops in town. Sure Plum Street and Hanson’s are better, but when the heat index is over 100 and convenience and waiting times are important, SnoWizard fills the bill!
Great array of flavors and very good service, too!

This place used to be my favorite place to get snowballs until I went to Hansens. It’s still a good place but in my opinion Hansens ice is more of powdery snow rather than crushed snow.

Portions are huge! Service was fast and the nectar with condensed milk was delicious. Can’t complain!

Yummy snowballs… perfect for a hot day! Go and have a brain freeze! I had the cherry one, so good. Also, they only accept cash.
Not really a place to sit, you can buy it and keep walking on Magazine.

This is a great place to grab a cool treat on a hot New Orleans day. Ample flavor options here, fruity, tart, sweet, root beer the list is long… if you crave a flavor odds are they have it. Easy walk-​up window, each time I have come here there hasn’t been a wait. There are a few chairs out front if you want to hang around, but this stand is located on a great walkable section of Magazine St, perfect for a casual stroll down the Oak lined Street. The rub on this place is the early closing time, 7pm. If you are planning to come out to the SnoWizard after dinner for dessert watch the clock!

I really want to love this place because it’s one of the only snowball stands that is walking distance from my house. It’s good, particularly if you’ve never had a snowball in NOLA before. I say this because there are better snowballs to be had in the city. The gripe I have here is the ice; it’s not smooth and fluffy like at some of the other places I frequent.
On the flipside, they have a good selection of flavors which are tasty, the staff is friendly, and you can get a snowball in less than 5 minutes. If you’re willing to wait for a bit, go down the street to Hansen’s Sno-​Bliz.

Very Upset that your hours online are not accurate! I came twice and both times you were closed but online said you were open. It would be great to have accurate information.

Better than average snoball stand on Magazine. This is my «the Hansen’s line is too long» stop. And it usually doesn’t disappoint. They move their line pretty quickly and service is always friendly. If I had a knock (and I know this sounds unusual) the syrup on some flavors is too sweet-​or it’s so sweet the flavor is almost indistinguishable. That does not apply to the mexican vanilla which is funky fresh.

Friendly service, no line, amazing snowballs, delicious syrup and the finest shaved ice I’ve ever had! Will come back!

I’m the biggest snowball fan around, and Snowizard makes the cut for me on a regular basis.
Is it the best snowball in town? Perhaps not. But what it lacks in being best, it makes up for because it has shorter lines and cheaper costs than its competitors nearby.
The flavors are good, the ice is nice and fine, and the service is quick.
Bonus points for a parking lot that is usually not full and comfortable chairs for me to use while I enjoy my half bubblegum, half ice cream snowball.

The lady who worked there complimented the t-​shirts me and my girlfriend were wearing. The snoballs got the job done. I had the coffee cream. The price was reasonable. The service we fast. The chairs to chill in while enjoying said snoballs were relaxing. All in all, good time.

The white-​hot sun melds with the glowing heat of the cracked, potholed New Orleans pavement and everything turns a shimmery grayish-​white. You take another step down Magazine St., boutique owners and antique dealers staring out from behind the slats of their air-​conditioned businesses like suspicious townsfolk at high noon. You reel from the heat and all feels lost.
But out of the rippling heat waves emerges a mirage — a blue and white figure with a pointed cap and grandfatherly beard beckoning you towards relief. You stagger forward and peer through the condensation-​covered glass. The glass slides open and you feel a cool, freon breeze caress your cheek and, when you look up, there he is: the Sno Wizard.
No cloying cartoon Merlin, but a man of flesh and blood and sparse facial hair and perhaps limited social skills, but with seemingly unlimited powers of refreshment.
What cures does this mysterious apothecary keep in his plastic vials? Exotic blends from the corners of the world: Tigers Blood, Grasshopper, Nectar, Wedding Cake, and the puzzling Blue Raspberry.
Stuffed with ice cream? Drizzled in condensed milk? Swirled together and topped with cherries? Such Herculean feats of culinary conjuring are mere trifles for the Sno Wizard. Your wish, as they say, is his command.
And now, like Tantalus, you find yourself hungering, lusting for the non-​dairy delights the Sno Wizard holds in store. But too, like Tantalus, you are not to be satisfied, for it is Autumn, and the Sno Wizard has left these lands to gather the potions and components and probably somewhat natural colorings that he requires to fulfill his duty to we lowly and weary travelers. But do not lament, for though the winter be long and cold and dreary, when the halcyon days of Spring return and the summer sun with them, so too will our guardian, our paladin, our Sno Wizard.

2.5 stars (for the catchy billboard)
On my summer quest to try and review as many snowball stands as possible, a strange billboard for SnoWizard that caught my eye on Magazine Street. It stated «We have red balls, yellow balls, green balls… and BLUE balls too!» BLUE balls… did they just say BLUE balls? It was definitely a catchy phrase and further stated that they had been in business since 1936, so I had to give ‘em a try. I whipped a quick U-​turn in the middle of Magazine Street and headed back.
I ordered two $ 1.00 kiddie sizes so I could sample more than just one flavor and got the dreamsicle cream and nectar cream. I’m not sure if it was a kiddie size thing, but the ice was not made into the shape of a cone, but rather plainly just lopped off on top, like some kind of bad haircut. More like a 1950’s flat top.
The ice was the coarsest I’ve had this season and the name SnoWizard can be a little misleading, as this is definitely more of a shave ice. In fact, it were any coarser, I think I could replicate one with a good ice pick. Not really trying to be funny, but rather describe the all important texture of the ice.
Both snowballs were extremely lacking in syrup and I don’t think the syrup ever made it to the bottom of the cup. But since we were just sampling, we would never know. The dreamsicle cream did taste like a dreamsicle, but there was nothing defining about it. The same goes for the nectar cream, as it was unmistakably nectar but again, nothing spectacular. Neither were overly sweet, but in a good way.
Kudos to this place for being in business for so long. Location is their friend, because there is nothing else within walking distance. However, if they want to step up their game and mix it up with the big boys (Hansen’s, Plum Street, NOLA Snow) I would suggest a better ice machine and a little more generosity with the syrup. But what do I know. If I were so smart, I’d have my own stand with crack addicting syrup and ice that had the consistency of freshly fallen snowflakes.
Although not my favorite stand by a long shot, there was still something nostalgic about visiting here. But that passed quickly.
Off to my next stand.

No, No, No, NO!!! I’ve lived here all my life. And if there is one thing I take seriously, it’s a snowball! This place fails on so many levels, it’s not funny. It’s almost like a yankee tried to open a «snow cone» stand in the heart of Uptown… egads! The first time I tried it, I was told I was being a snob. I like chocolate & coffee. This literally had no flavor. The ice was all wrong… chunky & crunchy & just plain gross. I gave it a second try. I thought maybe that the disgruntled teenage employees might have had something to do with the «bad taste» left in my mouth. Begrudgingly, I tried a second time. Well, the snowball still sucked & the employees didn’t get any friendlier. I tried, I really did. I won’t try again!

To me a snowball is mostly about the ice and ice here just doesn’t inspire my love like Hansen’s does but it’s better than some other joints and they have definitely improved the quality of it of late. They have a nice selection of flavors and they also expand beyond just snowballs to offering other food items which might be part of their problem. The places that seem to be the most awesome snowball places tend to specialize in just doing snowballs. This place does offer a great value as you can get a very large snowball for not a lot of money. The wait is usually significantly less here than many other popular snowball purveyors in the area. This place is alright but when compared to the nearby Hansen’s it just doesn’t compare as Hansen’s snowballs totally blows them away except if you’re in a hurry and can’t wait in line at Hansen’s this will do in a pinch.

By far one of my favorite snoball stands anywhere! The ice is perfectly shaved and the selection of flavors is extensive. I love the wedding cake flavor as well as the pink lemonade flavor. for an additional price you can get condensed milk added to your snoball and it is worth it!
I have a weakness for the takeout boxes in which they serve the snoballs… gives it character :)

Amazing flavors, probably too many, at fair prices. I had Praline dream, nothing like you’d expect from a snow cone.
Walk-​up with parking lot.