The Shaved Ice That Will Ruin You for the Rest

Love a good shaved ice? A sure sign that warmer weather is on the way is the re-opening of the shaved ice establishments in Upstate. Most people have their favorites. Which is funny, because really it’s all just the same. Some sort of crumbled up ice topped with sugary syrup. Right?

Well, what if I told you the newest frozen obsession for a bunch of Hub City residents was different than the rest?

What if I also told you that people stand in lines two dozen people deep waiting to get their hands on one of these “Instaworthy” desserts?

It’s TRUE. All of it.

About Penguinos Hermanos Shaved Ice

Newly introduced to the Upstate last year, the owners of the Penguinos Hermanos Raspados quickly found themselves needing a second, and third truck added to their fleet. This year they added a fourth. You’re probably wondering what the fuss is about?

Fresh fruit syrup, that’s what makes the difference. Once you try a shaved ice this way, you’ll be ruined for any other kind. I have seen people stand in the pouring rain waiting to get one.

They are that good.

Most of the options include fresh made fruit syrups layered with sweet cream or mango syrup poured over shaved ice. Our family favorites are the Fresa Colada (Strawberry syrup, sweet cream, coconut cream & coconut flakes over shave ice) and the Fourberries (sweet cream, blackberry, strawberry, cranberry & blueberry over shave ice).

Flavors also include some flavors you might be surprised to see, like Guava, sour cherry and tamarind.

The Fresh fruit shaved ice only comes in one size and is $6.50. They are definitely a share-able size, although once you start I doubt you’ll want to hand it off.

Fresh fruit not your thing? That’s OK, they also have traditional shave ice with the flavored syrups you can find elsewhere. They offer all they local favorites including tigers blood, and a small is just $3.

Are you craving one yet? Local mom Avie says – ‘It’s happiness in a cup!”