Nola Snow Snoballs — Restaurant in New Orleans

Since 1983, Nola Snow Snoballs has stood defiantly against the sweltering New Orleans heat, a beacon of frosty relief on Harrison Avenue in the guts of Lakeview.

This isn't just a snoball stand; it's a family operation where tradition clashes gloriously with gustatory innovation, all within the confines of a humble shack that could easily be overlooked if not for the steady stream of locals and enlightened tourists lining up for a taste.

The magic of Nola Snow isn't just in the nostalgia of shaved ice or the shock of cold on a hot day—it's in the artistry.

Every flavor, from the boldly inventive wedding cake to the crisp spearmint, is crafted from the ground up, each recipe a guarded family secret whispered down through generations.

It's a delightful juxtaposition of old-school craft and modern flair, hooking taste buds and drawing a crowd that's as diverse as the city itself.

During a recent pilgrimage, I dove into a large wedding cake flavored snoball. The service was as quick as a hiccup, with a smile that was genuinely friendly—a rarity in the often cynical landscape of food service.

The snoball itself? It was a revelation. They nailed it. That elusive taste of celebratory cake, distilled into ice, complete with the subtle play of vanilla and the just-right sweetness that elevates but doesn't overpower. It's something you'd proudly serve at a high-end dinner party, no question.

Nola Snow Snoballs isn’t just slinging ice; they're curating experiences, one cup at a time. For anyone who thinks they know snoballs, a stop here is a must. It's more than refreshment—it's a deep dive into the flavor soul of...

This is the first negative review I've had to write about a sno-ball stand. I bought 3 sno-balls ordering a medium sugar free chocolate for myself. I paid $14. I took one bite from the sno-ball and the flavor tasted sour and my sno-ball was white on the inside at top so the syrup didn't entirely sink in but it tasted terrible regardless. I handed my sno-ball back immediately and told the person at the window that it tasted bad. He said, sure I'll take that back for you. I waited for two other people to be served and asked, "can I have my money back?" He said no. I asked "Can I just have a regular chocolate?" He made the regular chocolate and said that'll be $2.50. I said that the previous sno-ball tasted sour and he said that it's not their responsibility to give me another one if I didn't like the flavor and that they charge by cup. I said, "keep it then." There is no signage saying that you're stuck like chuck if you don't like what a flavor tastes like. I would not return a sno-ball if it didn't truly taste bad. I only took one bite. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NEVER GOING BACK. I have a ton of better places to go to with better customer relations "rules" than this place and better product. Enjoy the money you needed to keep so badly to be greedy and not be respectful of a customer that genuinely thought your product tasted bad that has over 10 years experience in the...

There were 3 or so flies deep, and I mean DEEP in my snow ball. When I attempted to get a refund I was told it was from flies outside, and not from their establishment. That was disgusting. Do better.

Follow Up : I’m certain I was at the correct location (908 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124) I brought the issue to a staff member immediately, and I was told the flies must have come from outside, which felt like an excuse rather than a real attempt to address the problem. Finding multiple flies deep in a snowball is unacceptable, and being dismissed when I brought it up made the experience way WAY worse. Please take responsibility instead of...