Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack

First time going here today with my 2 year old daughter and a 12 year old girl who I babysit… I’ve always heard this place was so good but just have never been… Finally today while I was babysitting I brought it up how we should go try it out and she had mentioned that all of her friends love it so we went. You can choose up to 3 flavors for a cup so we each picked out our flavors and the guy started making it. The guy working was so friendly and personable! While waiting at the window I looked over to see him wiping the sides of each cup to make sure he handed them to us looking perfect and boy were they perfect! I have to say I’ve never had a more tasting icy in my life! I know who would of thought an icy could have such an impact lol! The ice was so smooth and soft it wasn’t like any other icy I’ve ever had! Very delicious and satisfying and will be coming back again this weekend with my husband. If you haven’t tried it out yet you’re missing out!

So far Iv been here twice. The bubble gum flavor is pretty awesome. Iv got 2 kids so it’s a nice little treat for an affordable price.

I could have Purple Penguin every day and not get tired of it:) Yummy treat for any day ! They offer loyalty stamp cards and several options for flavors. The crew is fantastic and they are always so patient. I wish they were open all year long!

This small little shack is proof that great things can come in small sizes! The shaved ice is extremely fine! There are over 30 flavors to choose from, and multiple flavors can be added into the same cup! This place is extremely generous with the syrup quantity too. Feel free to save the, «We want more! We want more!» in this case!
Most of the flavors are on the sweet side, so if you’re not a fan I suggest grabbing a sugar free flavor or a sour flavor (the word sour will be in the name).
Don’t forget to add the ice cream! The only flavor offered is vanilla, but it is delicious and compliments most flavors (sour flavors not so much)! The ice cream is very smooth and creamy.
By the way, this little shack is located in a gas station’s parking lot. If you’re planning to drive away immediately after receiving your order, I suggest asking for your choice of size served in a bigger cup. For example, I normally have my medium serving placed in the cup meant for a large serving. The cups normally have 2 – 3 inches of shaved ice stacked above the rim, so this is a good option for busy-​bodies like myself.
One last note, the staff definitely deserves recognition. Every worker that I’ve come across during my visits is always wearing a smile and has a goofy personality that can make anyone smile. That can’t be easy after being cooped up for hours! Much appreciated! Will definitely keep coming back!

This is a great little «shack» in a gas station parking lot. It’s really smooth shaved ice. There is a long list of flavors, including some relatively unique ones. You can mix flavors. You can also add ice cream on the bottom. The small size is pretty big. Prices are fair. Wait isn’t long. All in all, it’s a tasty treat, especially on hot Vegas days.

Such an amazing staff, the sweetest girls and the snow cones were totally worth the long drive to get them! We will so definitely be back!

This years staff is utterly amazing. As if the snow cone itself wasn’t good enough, staff sends it over the top. They suggest combinations that you don’t see on the menu board that are killer.
Also found a «new» adult way to enjoy. Grab a medium size of your fav flavor, flavored vodka of choice and adult beverage created. This place is awesome !!

As always the kids are very excited when the purple penguin shack goes up. Great spot for a cool treat in the summer

Each season my boy wait for this spot to open! They never fail us! The snow is always so fine that it literally melts in your mouth. There are so many different combinations of flavors that you can use to crest your own. You can add ice cream or cream to your snow cone as well. The employees are always happy! This place is always jamming which is always a good sign. Be sure to get your lunch card to earn your free snow cone! AMAZINGLY GOOD!

Love this place! Best shaved ice and they do not skimp on the syrup. The staff is very friendly too!

At first I was like this just like a plain old snowcone place. Then I noticed all the lines that were forming in the front and all my friends were talking about it. I thought maybe I should try it out. Man it was more than just a plain old snowcone place, it was like snow cone heaven! What’s not to love with plethora amount of of flavors? The customer service is friendly as well as the great snow cones! Come here for some desert and a smile!!!

My youngest saw this place and said he wanted to go. Reluctantly I said okay (I’m not a huge fan of shaved ice). This place is wonderful and paired with 110 degrees, it’s heaven in a cup. Prices I felt were great, especially for the sizes. A small is more than enough of a serving and $ 2 if you don’t add in ice cream or cream. We have gone more than a couple of times since discovering it and will be going again in the future.

My hubby and I both laughed at the idea of a snow cone trailer at a gas station when we first saw it in our neighborhood, but then we started noticing the long lines every day for it & I guess you could say curiosity got the best of us. Lol we decided to take our girls and try it and boy are we glad we did!!! It is beyond yummy! It’s not your average crunchy ice syrup-​ey flavor all on the bottom snow cone we had both assumed it was. These are totally different! The ice literally melts away the moment it touches your mouth. It’s very soft and smooth. A ton of flavors to mix and match plus you can add cream or ice cream to change it up even more! It’s definitely are favorite summer go to dessert! Affordable and yummy! Definitely give it a whirl we are sure glad we did! :)

I’ll go to Hawaii just for some shave ice and this stuff is really good!!! Just wish there were more in the LV area. We were only in LV for a few days and we tried to go back twice for more shave ice but one night it was too late (they close at 9pm) and one morning it was too early (they don’t open until noon) so we missed out!!!

I’m sorry but people who write reviews about the long lines & long waits need a reality check. This is a snow cone stand/​truck at a gas station. And the fact that there is usually a long lines means that they are good!
Me & my family live in the area & stop by once a week. The ice is shaved really fine, not crushed & the prices are very reasonable. A small with ice cream & condensed milk is $ 4.75. And they accept cards too (iPad swiper). The ice is shave fresh, so it takes a little while for each one made. They have umbrellas to use while you wait bc they are technically a food truck & they can’t have a sitting or shaded area by law (their license).
And you should be responsible for your own children in a gas station parking lot, not the workers.

My Kid loves this place and we’ve been here a few times since the weather turned over to the depths of hell.
Love the flavor choices and you can put ice cream in your cup along with your snowcone but the contrasting smooth ice cream and hard crunchy ice didn’t work for me. (Tried to mix vanilla and their root beer for a root beer float and it didn’t work)
2^nd time through I just had root beer and it was delicious .
The daughter has only had Blue Rasberry and while she won’t ever share with me I can speak to her Smurf blue lips and tounge when she finishes.
The only down side to the place is that they don’t have ample parking or a bench to sit and eat your treats. I can trust my teenager enough not to get syrup all over the leather in my car but if you have young kids they will either be running around a parking lot amped up on Sugar or sitting in your vehicle making everything sticky.
Don’t let that scare you. Its worth the risk and having to wipe down the interior of your vehicles.

We always drive this place and it always has a line, so we decided to stop by one day and see what all the fuss was about. After waiting for a good 15 – 20 minutes, we ordered 2 different ices planning to share them. After my Fiancé and I took a bite, we both looked at each other and thought there was way too much syrup and tasted like pure sugar. I’ve had great snow cones all over and these were the worst I’ve ever had. Don’t waste your time driving here and waiting…

Love that they now have this location! A nice treat on the way home! The people are nice and love the punch cards! The flavors are great… Mango and piña colada yum! At first the ice was too big as I like shaved ice… But it grows on you and location, location, location!!!