The Best Snowball Flavors In and Around New Orleans

Whether you have lived in New Orleans your entire life or are moving to New Orleans in the future, it is inevitable that you’ll spend many summer days enjoying the delectable treat known as a snowball. New Orleans kids love nothing more than a cold snowball on a hot day, so it’s pretty important to know who has the best snowball flavors in New Orleans! New Orleans Mom is the one stop shop for enjoying summer with kids in New Orleans, so we have you covered.

Best Snowball Flavors in New Orleans

best snowball flavors in New Orleans
Creme de mint snowball available exclusively during the holidays at Sno-La.

One of my criteria when we moved to New Orleans a few years ago was that there was a good snowball stand nearby. First world, I know. But I just love snowballs. It’s so ridiculously hot in New Orleans that some days I see no other alternative. When I can’t get to a splash pad or a pool to cool down (by the way, we have a great list of splash pads in New Orleans right here), a visit to the snowball stand it is! Plus, it’s usually cheaper than a visit to an ice cream shop. I’ve passed this addiction on to my New Orleans kids who now ask daily to get a snowball in the summer.

New Orleanians are nothing if not passionate, especially about our culinary culture. Snowballs here are like nowhere else, and everyone has a favorite stand and flavor. I remember taking my Seattle-born friend for her first snowball; she nearly lost her mind over all the flavors and the soft ice. And she ordered kiwi, the most obscure flavor that turned out to be quite refreshing. Following my own knowledge (I’m a snowball connoisseur, y’all) and recommendations of friends, I set out to taste the best of the best.

Chantilly, SNO-LA

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SNO-LA chantilly snowball

Selected as the featured snowball pictured for this piece, SNO-LA serves up some of the best snowballs in New Orleans. Whether it is their unique seasonal flavors like the featured creme de mint (only available in the winter months) or the ever popular “stuffed” chantilly, you cannot go wrong with SNO-LA. If you want to take it up a notch, you can even order your snowball in a mason jar!

Vanilla Orchid Creme and Frozen Mint, Plum Street 

Many know and love this Uptown New Orleans snowball stand, and they are often at many festivals throughout the city. This 72-year-old stand serves theirs in signature white Chinese takeout boxes. If you want to get boozy, add a splash (or two) of bourbon for a frozen mint julep.

Satsuma, Ginger Cayenne and ‘Lasagna Style’, Hansen’s

Best. Ice. Ever. The flavors are not extensive at Hansen’s, but it’s quality over quantity here. The satsuma tastes as if you bit into a fresh one. True flavor bombs happening here. If you’re a condensed milk fan, try it layered ‘lasagna style’ so you get that deliciousness in every bite. Of Hansen’s my friend said, “The ice here is like heaven. I’ll never go anywhere else.”

Robin and Mint Chocolate Chip, Sal’s

This Old Metairie gem boasts homemade syrup with no preservatives, doing so since 1960. They go through 1300 pounds of ice a day! Mix nectar and wedding cake for a Robin or take the popular chocolate to the next level with mint. There is a reason people love living in Old Metairie, and Sal’s is one of them. It’s in a nice area with lots of space (tree stumps included) to enjoy your treat with the family.

Pineapple Mint, Beaucoup Juice 

Not your conventional snowball stand, this is a healthy take on the cool dessert. This was such a revelation for me. Finally, a snowball I can feel really “good” about eating! All natural, fresh fruit juice tops these bad boys.

Cardamom Cream, Imperial Woodpecker

This stand boasts a variety of traditional and totally unique house made flavors. The owner loves snowballs so much she moved back home from NYC for the business.

I Do, Just Chillin’

This Mandeville snowball stand makes their own ice cream, then stuffs the snowballs with it for a variety of concoctions. I Do is wedding cake snowball generously stuffed with white chocolate almond ice cream! They are open year round with outside seating and a giant chalkboard to entertain the kiddos.

Various homemade flavors, Ziggy’s

Another Mandeville gem, this stand boasts a rotating homemade flavor menu. Try the grapefruit basil, lavender honey blueberry or go with a traditional rainbow, every New Orleans kid’s fave!

What’s your favorite snowball flavor or snowball stand in New Orleans? I’d love to try more! 

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7 COMMENTS

    • Pandora’s is horrible. It’s messed up when you ask for a ice cream flavor and it taste bland. They also take too long when there are not a lot of people. I used to go to Lou Lou’s (the one off of Vets and it is no longer opened) and there would be two people working in there. You ordered your snowball and get is fast. I stood behind a guy, and he ordered about twenty and they were all made in about 5 minutes.
      I go to Snow Shack (on Jefferson) and the other Lou Lou’s. They are good and fast.

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