Sno Shack

A Bakersfield summer staple! I look forward to these little blue shacks opening up every summer. I am extremely boring and always get the raspberry passion because it’s my favorite. This location is the closest and we have never had a problem with the kids that work there. They are always quick and efficient and I give them major props since the weather sucks to be stuck in those all day. The last time we went the kid working there made sure to put the syrup in the bottom before adding the top piece with even more sugary goodness. My only complaint is they don’t always have change for a $ 20 and they don’t take cards. So be prepared with small bills if possible.

Sno Shack is a summer tradition in Bakersfield (at least is has been since I moved here in 1998). They have a large variety of favors and the staff is always friendly, even though they’re all high schoolers :)
This time I got strawberry, I wanted spearmint but they didn’t have it. That is why I’m giving four stars, spearmint should be a staple in any establishment such as this. That said, the strawberry was very good, they put lots of syrup on it so almost every bite was flavorful. My wife and kids also loved their flavors.
We will definitely be coming back multiple times this summer, as this is a necessity in the Bakersfield desert heat.

Ah, good olé Sno Shack. A Bakersfield summer favorite since ’85. Born and raised in Bakersfield, I anxiously the first day during the summer they set up and start selling their little pieces of heaven, also known as snowcones. Sno Shack is one of the solutions to 100 degree weather, which Bako has consistently throughout our blazing, dry summers. The ice is always softly shaved, and the flavors are extensive and there’s a tasty favorite for everyone. My personal favorite is the orange pineapple with lemon lime. There are several locations. This one’s location is by the Denny’s on Gosford and the O’ Reilly Auto Parts. I love Sno Shack, and if you’re in the mood for a delicious frosty treat, drive over to a Sno Shack and pick up the best shaved ice in town.

Ever April and May, when temperatures start soaring into the 90’s and 100’s, Bakersfield natives start to look the for the familiar sky blue A-​frame shacks to appear in local parking lots to bring us some much needed relief.
Sno Shack is like a one trick pony in that the only thing it sells is shaved ice. But this trick comes in 94 flavors, enough to last you all the way through the summer. They sell these magical frosty treats in three sizes: small $ 2.50, regular $ 3.00, and avalanche $ 4.00. All of them come in flat bottom styrofoam cups that fit in my car’s cup holders. I watched the worker fill the bottom of the cup with «snow» and then pour the syrup over it, I chose passion fruit and guava, then she filled a large funnel with «snow» and inverted it over the cup and poured more syrup over the top. This ensures that all of the precious shaved ice is doused with syrup and there are none of those pesky white patches. And they come with the famous spoon straw so that you can sip or scoop to your heart’s content.
Beware the dangers of the dreaded brain freeze, for which there is no known cure. I’ve experimenting with squinting my eyes closed really hard but I can tell you from experience it doesn’t help — not one bit!