I ordered the strawberry cheesecake deluxe with ice cream inside. I didn’t know what to expect with it being shaved ice. When I tell it was a true delight and the portion size is well worth it. Can’t forget to shout out Jessica, she was very pleasant and helpful with any questions I had about the menu. I would highly recommend ppl to stop by. Your tastebuds will thank you later.
I have been wanting to go to one of these places ever since my favorite bingsu place closed down in Tampa after Covid. It's really hard to find this type of shaved ice. The texture is just right. Soft, melts in your mouth. The flavor is subtle and not overly sweet and the toppings aren't overwhelming but compliment the shaved ice well. I got the halo-halo which is very reminiscent of the dessert and Mexican candy which was spicy, sour, and tangy. Both different flavor profiles, probably on the opposite spectrum, but both very delicious! I'm looking forward to the one opening close to Brandon in Bloomingdale really soon! The inside was also very nice with penguin motifs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
james maida
Had an adventure day with the kids. Decided to stop in and give a try. Heard nothing but good things from a co-worker about vampire penguin.It did not
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Tooth, Twix, Peanut Butter Cup
Shannon Preston
We’ve been wanting to try this place for a while now and decided to treat ourselves to Vampire Penguin in Seminole - we are so happy we did! Their menu is huge, with a wide variety of treats, there’s an option for everyone. We got the Thai Tea snow & the Strawberry Shortcake - both tasted so light and fluffy, and packed full of delicious, sweet flavor. It was SO GOOD!!!! They also offer non-dairy and gluten free options, and you can even build your own snow. This treat is super unique and so tasty, we can’t wait to be back! Service was great, too. ?
The shop is absolutely adorable!!! They have plushies that are too cute! The staff was very nice and let us know what to expect before we ordered since we said it was our first time. I got strawberry shortcake and my partner got peanut butter cup! I loved it. He was on the fence, he does agree the price is great for what you get! I'd definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Cheesecake, Shaved Ice, Strawberry, Peanut Butter Cup
Devon Abbott
WOW! What a treat! My mother has a crazy sweet tooth and has been lately obsessed with ice cream, so we decided to give this place a shot and SO SO glad we did! I can understand why some say that different desserts have a lot less flavor than others, but honestly it's just that some are just less sweet. My mom had some sort of mango banana something and it was less sweet and my strawberry shortcake one was much more flavorful. Again, but amazing! Our server was a delightful young man (Dylan?) who took very good care of us, was very engaging and patient and gave us great advice! We'll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Gonzalez
I visit the seminole area about 3 times a year, I live in Indiana. Vampire Penguin is on my must do list every single visit. I love bringing new people there and could live off of the "snow". So delicious and a guilt free treat. Went a few days ago during my 10th trip to Florida and was still as amazing as the first one. I've tried almost all the flavors and am never dissapointed. This time I tried Key Lime and my friends got the Mexican candy. Both amazing! And now it's on their must do list too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Snyder
If the store shows that they are open, it would be nice if they were open. We have tried several times and mostly caught them just after they closed. This time we planned an early night to make it. NOPE. Just closed on a Sunday at 715 pm. Sad.
Service: 1
Epic Girls
This is the best dessert I have ever had! This is better than ice cream and i sure love ice cream. The workers are so kind and polite. The place was amazing it gives a nice feel and the inside is very clean.
Menu states $12 for banana split. Got charged $14. Was told too bad that's the new price. Out of the four orders only one was good. Rest did not taste good. Sadly the only good one (layered coconut and mango) had pieces of plastic in it. Will not be
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jessica Staley
Holy what!? hands down best whatever it is. Ok so I was thinking I love me some shaved ice, there used to be a place in Colorado where I would go in college and it was awesome. This place beats that time 100. The premade flavors are genius and delicious. I had the Mexican candy one and omg it was everything and more than I expected. These have all the decadence of a really fancy dessert but somehow doesn't fall on my Conscience as much because it feels lighter than eating a bowl of ice cream. Thank god my gym is right next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SCP-4458 Waldo?
Staff was great, Dylan in particular was very helpful and kind. Love this place! I got the sweet tooth snow, it was so yummy and I loved the cotton candy flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P Wilke
My entire family loved it!! Fair priced, delicious, really cool take on dessert. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Da Wynn
Shaved snow. Shaved ice. Ice cream. Flavored cream that iced then shaved.Excellent customer service every single time that I've been there trying different flavors.My fav is still Dulce de Leches.
I ordered the strawberry cheesecake deluxe with ice cream inside. I didn’t know what to expect with it being shaved ice. When I tell it was a true delight and the portion size is well worth it. Can’t forget to shout out Jessica, she was very pleasant and helpful with any questions I had about the menu. I would highly recommend ppl to stop by. Your tastebuds will thank you later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Cheesecake Shaved Ice
I have been wanting to go to one of these places ever since my favorite bingsu place closed down in Tampa after Covid. It's really hard to find this type of shaved ice. The texture is just right. Soft, melts in your mouth. The flavor is subtle and not overly sweet and the toppings aren't overwhelming but compliment the shaved ice well. I got the halo-halo which is very reminiscent of the dessert and Mexican candy which was spicy, sour, and tangy. Both different flavor profiles, probably on the opposite spectrum, but both very delicious! I'm looking forward to the one opening close to Brandon in Bloomingdale really soon! The inside was also very nice with penguin motifs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an adventure day with the kids. Decided to stop in and give a try. Heard nothing but good things from a co-worker about vampire penguin.It did not
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Tooth, Twix, Peanut Butter Cup
We’ve been wanting to try this place for a while now and decided to treat ourselves to Vampire Penguin in Seminole - we are so happy we did! Their menu is huge, with a wide variety of treats, there’s an option for everyone. We got the Thai Tea snow & the Strawberry Shortcake - both tasted so light and fluffy, and packed full of delicious, sweet flavor. It was SO GOOD!!!! They also offer non-dairy and gluten free options, and you can even build your own snow. This treat is super unique and so tasty, we can’t wait to be back! Service was great, too. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake, Vampire Penguin
The shop is absolutely adorable!!! They have plushies that are too cute! The staff was very nice and let us know what to expect before we ordered since we said it was our first time. I got strawberry shortcake and my partner got peanut butter cup! I loved it. He was on the fence, he does agree the price is great for what you get! I'd definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Cheesecake, Shaved Ice, Strawberry, Peanut Butter Cup
WOW! What a treat! My mother has a crazy sweet tooth and has been lately obsessed with ice cream, so we decided to give this place a shot and SO SO glad we did! I can understand why some say that different desserts have a lot less flavor than others, but honestly it's just that some are just less sweet. My mom had some sort of mango banana something and it was less sweet and my strawberry shortcake one was much more flavorful. Again, but amazing! Our server was a delightful young man (Dylan?) who took very good care of us, was very engaging and patient and gave us great advice! We'll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visit the seminole area about 3 times a year, I live in Indiana. Vampire Penguin is on my must do list every single visit. I love bringing new people there and could live off of the "snow". So delicious and a guilt free treat. Went a few days ago during my 10th trip to Florida and was still as amazing as the first one. I've tried almost all the flavors and am never dissapointed. This time I tried Key Lime and my friends got the Mexican candy. Both amazing! And now it's on their must do list too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If the store shows that they are open, it would be nice if they were open. We have tried several times and mostly caught them just after they closed. This time we planned an early night to make it. NOPE. Just closed on a Sunday at 715 pm. Sad.
Service: 1
This is the best dessert I have ever had! This is better than ice cream and i sure love ice cream. The workers are so kind and polite. The place was amazing it gives a nice feel and the inside is very clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: S'Mores, Sweet Tooth, Orange Dreamscapade, Shaved Ice, Twix, Peanut Butter Cup
Not my type of "ice cream". It did lack flavor but it's basically, shaved ice to a very fine powder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Menu states $12 for banana split. Got charged $14. Was told too bad that's the new price. Out of the four orders only one was good. Rest did not taste good. Sadly the only good one (layered coconut and mango) had pieces of plastic in it. Will not be
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Holy what!? hands down best whatever it is. Ok so I was thinking I love me some shaved ice, there used to be a place in Colorado where I would go in college and it was awesome. This place beats that time 100. The premade flavors are genius and delicious. I had the Mexican candy one and omg it was everything and more than I expected. These have all the decadence of a really fancy dessert but somehow doesn't fall on my Conscience as much because it feels lighter than eating a bowl of ice cream. Thank god my gym is right next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was great, Dylan in particular was very helpful and kind. Love this place! I got the sweet tooth snow, it was so yummy and I loved the cotton candy flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My entire family loved it!! Fair priced, delicious, really cool take on dessert. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaved snow. Shaved ice. Ice cream. Flavored cream that iced then shaved.Excellent customer service every single time that I've been there trying different flavors.My fav is still Dulce de Leches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5