Big Easy Snowballs

I’m from Lousiana so I know snowballs and let me tell you. That’s what’s up. Right out of home. I’m amazed they have silver fox and I really hope its on next year’s menu. I swear in the times I’ve been there I’ve tried every flavor to be had. My favorites are: Silver Fox, Wedding Cake, Cotton Candy, Red Bubble Gum, Banana and Tiger’s Blood.
Right on Lake Ella too, so that’s really nice.

Been to both locations and the customer service is great on both, however, you will encounter the same problems on both as well. Parking is a nightmare, although it’s understandable, the lines are always long despite how fast they try to work and the space is so tight that I get claustrophobic and have to ask my hubby to buy it for me. The other complaint I have, and it’s probably just me being particular, it is VERY messy… I wish they would use bigger cups for their serving sizes to avoid dripping everywhere. Other than that, I LOVE their vast selection of flavors.

Great idea, but overly priced. Customer service wasn’t great either. Cashier had a very bad attitude. The product is very good though.

I really wanted to like this place but I just couldn’t. They do have a HUGE selection of syrups and very good service. But the ones I tried were very sweet and artificial tasting. I thought I would like the one I ordered (Key Lime Pie), but I could barely get through it. Maybe it’s better stuffed? Don’t think I’ll go back to try.

I’ve been burned one too many times — they close up shop whenever it is slow, so you cannot rely on their posted hours of operation. Poor way to run a business, if you ask me.

Horrible customer service. I paid $ 1.20 for extra condensed milk and they did not put a little extra on. I asked them to put more because I paid for double and they refused. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

Great snowballs & fun flavors. The list of flavors is super long so there is a flavor for everyone! & The stuffed snowballs are a must! In typical Florida fashion these melt quick so grab a lot of napkins & start eating. The only negative is how little seating there is inside & out– but if you don’t mind a little drip you can always eat and walk around the lake.

Great little place that adds some flair to Tallahassee’s otherwise boring culinary scene.
The idea of a New Orleans snowball is sort of like a snow cone but not. Don’t call it a snow cone, either. The ice is a little bit finer than your regular snow cone.
The flavor options here are plentiful. I was honestly sort of surprised that there were so many. I used to work at a snow cone place and I thought we had a lot of flavors, but Big Easy Snowballs really kicks it up a notch. Think s’mores snowballs, cookie dough snowballs, etc. There’s a huge variety here.
If you’re overwhelmed or confused by the different types of snowballs and their flavors, just ask the people working there. They will gladly let you sample any flavor you want which I thought was really great since Big Easy offers so many different flavors.
I got the sugar free red velvet cake but I tried the piña colada, tiger’s blood (a snow cone classic) and green apple. All were really good. I felt in the mood for red velvet but the piña colada was a close runner up.
The place was pretty busy when I went in and for a good reason. The snowballs are delicious and the place is located right by Lake Ella so you can sit and enjoy a cold refreshment on a warm Florida day.

My family and I stopped here with hopes to eat one of our favorite past time treats… snowballs! Having lived in Louisiana and being very close to NOLA we have had some of the best (e.g., plum street). Let me just say… the big easy NEVER goes easy on the syrup. Our snowball consistency was not smooth and had too little syrup (see pic)…the syrup was also watered down. The mark up was notable (used to get darn near larges for under $ 2 in LA). No thanks! I’ll wait to visit «da boot» again. The ambiance, being by a lake was nice… but then again limited seating. Still adding one star for that alone.

Though they’re a bit of a hole in the wall, don’t have indoor seating, and tend to make a mess if you get your cone stuffed and double topped (which you MUST do), this is one if Tallahassee’s absolute BEST. So delicious and for a great price. The flavors range from traditional, to gourmet, to just plain zany. Anytime I’m in the Tally area, I MUST get my sour apple/​grape snowball with French vanilla ice cream, condensed milk and marshmallow fluff. There really is nothing like it.

I’m going to give it to them. These are real, legit Louisiana-​style snowballs! Bravo!

This isn’t your normal sno-​cone shop. Located in the heart of the Lake Ella shopping district, the area around it is beautiful, and the shops are unique and special. Therefore, so is Big Easy Snowballs by association. This cute little shop is a lot bigger than it looks on the outside. There isn’t much seating inside, but that may be because they encourage you to sit outside at the tables by the lake.
I didn’t take a super long look at the offerings, but it was an extensive menu. My friend ordered a snow ball with ice cream inside (WHAT?) and it was amazing. The watermelon icy goodness and the creamy vanilla inside was a perfect combination. We ordered the small and we still couldn’t finish it… yikes. But it was the best ending to a hot and humid Tallahassee day.

This place is right next to Lake Ella, and can be hard to find parking.
The concept is that they make New Orleans-​style snow balls. I’ve been to New Orleans many times, and never had a snowball… But maybe I missed them.
A snowball is one of the many types of «pour a flavoring over some type of ice» frozen treats. The main difference between the types of these is the consistency or the «chunkiness» of the ice. A snowball is somewhere between a snow cone (chunkiest) and a Hawaiian shave ice (least chunky). I still prefer a shave ice or Italian ice, but the Snowballs are not bad. The flavoring disburses nicely in the ice, and they have options to combine the snowball with ice cream or toppings.
All in all, I wouldn’t go out of my way for a snow ball, but I wouldn’t pass one up if I was in the neighborhood!

Love the family atmosphere! It was a great place to go and get a great snack! The service there was very good the owners were very helpful in making choices and also learning about different ways of eating the snowballs!

Not at all impressed. Walking in the door, the sign reads no dogs or animals of any kind. It felt really demanding and rude. No please leave your furry outside or something nice. We didn’t have any pets with us but it seemed harsh. Anyway, we went in and there were multiple people running around in the kitchen a bit chaotic. I was excited to see they offered several sugar free options. I asked about the nutritional info. The little girl at the front had no clue she asked the owners. They also had no clue. So disappointed! How could the not have one label. So I skipped it all together. My pregnant daughter got a mix of flavors and it looked beautiful. My other daughter and son got piña colada just white. Within 5 minutes both younger kids 14 and 11 threw their away. Too sweet they said. Literally bites. I hate to waste money. My pregnant daughter who has been eating ice this last month of her pregnancy non stop ate a bit more. She said IF she went back she would ask to go light on the syrup and she would choose a mild flavor. Hey rest of us won’t be back. A shame really because we were looking forward to walking the baby around the pond and having sno cones. Oh well.

Big Easy Snowballs is it! The shaved ice is perfect, the flavors are numerous, and if you close your eyes — you can transport yourself to the Big Easy easily (provided you choose the right flavors)! We love this place — and the location is perfect (right on lake ella).

Big Easy Snowballs is amazing! They have a very unique concept. You can get your «snowball» stuffed with French Vanilla ice cream or topped with things like marshmallow fluff or condensed milk. I’ve only been there twice and definitely think I will keep coming. The Key Lime Pie flavor was insanely good. Gator in a Blender was also delicious. Parking is a pain sometimes, and there isn’t much seating, but Lake Ella is right behind it and has plenty of benches. Also, it’s beautiful to look at while your eating a tasty treat.

Wow, I’ve never had a snow-​cone toped and stuffed before. Creative and delicious. The strawberry shortcake is really good, just maybe not toddle friendly from a messy stand point. The Baltimore is delicious. It is hard to decide, but I’m sure once you do, you will be very happy with the result.
Orders are made to order, so it’s a little slow. Also, not much seating either (2 tables). So, that’s why only 4 stars. No booster seats or high chairs as well.

Really good prices for really good snowcones. They have tons of flavors (you can get as many as you like on a snowcone), and the staff and owners are always really friendly. The don’t skimp on the syrup, and you can try samples before committing to a flavor. They’re a reasonable walking distance from Lake Ella. Get down there!