Best Sno in Austin

The debate continues as we determine the best places to cool down during the summer months. One thing that our team can agree on is frozen ice. We all have our favorites so we have compiled a list of trucks you "must visit" this summer. From shaved ice to sno balls, this is where we tell our friends to catch some relief from the summer heat.  Shaved Ice Island Shaved Ice Island is a kid's and parent's dream alike. This is no ordinary ice stand; they pride themselves on offering gourmet snow cones.  You can choose from fun flavors off their Gourmet Combo list like the Mango Lassi or the Moscow Mule (non-alcoholic), or get daring with their dill pickle snow cone. Not so adventurous? They have all the traditional flavors or you can create your own unique combination. They even offer organic ice pops! Check them out at their trailer located in front of Westgate Lanes Bowling Alley, 2701 William Cannon Road. Where else can you combine shaved ice with gummy worms? They also cater and deliver.  Frozy’s Shaved Ice Frozy’s Shaved Ice is run by a local family that serves up New Orleans style snoballs.  Having a party and want to cool everyone off? This fun little truck will come to you! With over 45 flavors, you can call them up and book them for your next event. Open from March through late October, you can find them at 3595 RR 620 South – in the little food trailer park across from Chick-fil-a in Lakeway. Their summer hours are Tuesday – Sunday from noon to 8pm. This is definitely a favorite of Steiner Ranch residents because it is pretty close to the neighborhood. Read more about Frozy's and check out their full menu here. Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs  Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs – family owned and operated since 1996, they have a wide range of unique flavors, 60 in total, including Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate and Cream. Just like they serve in New Orleans, they are famous for their creams – the secret is in the sauce. They make their own syrup daily from pure cane sugar - no corn syrup at Casey's. Once the syrup comes to a boil, they add the flavor. It is a process that makes these snowballs a real treat. This is a little bit of a drive but definitely worth your time. You can find them at one of two locations: 808 East 51st Street, Austin Texas, 78751 and at 1011 South Congress Avenue. Check out their website for hours and a full menu.  Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice is an Austin original. We really like that they have an annual charity theme that fits with our “Give Back” program.  This year they are going global with their philanthropy and supporting “A Glimmer of Hope."  Their project helps women and children of rural Ethiopia by providing clean water, schools, health clinics and small business loans. By cooling down at Sno-Beach you are not only giving to a great cause you get the added bonus of eating some really great snow. While they have too many great flavors to mention, the Cheesecake is not your ordinary flavor and we have always wanted to try Cinnamon. For a full menu click here. Monday through Sunday, from noon to sundown, you can find them at these two locations: 801 Barton Springs Road or 3402 Guadalupe Street. We find that printing a list of all the flavors and having everyone get a different flavor is the best way to experience as many “sno” varieties as possible in one summer. We are on a mission to try them all. What’s your favorite flavor? Let us know.