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Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Gift Cards Available, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed October 8, 2021

Who goes and gets a snow cone in 55 degree weather? My wife and I that is who. When you have a huge snowman that you can get tasty treats from, you go in any weather to get them. We loved the snowman and were...in the area and would have gotten a snow cone in a blizzard if we had to. What a great little road side attraction!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded October 20, 2021

63impala, WOW! Such a treat to receive such a wonderful review. We are so appreciative of the support and appreciation for what we do. Thank you so much!

Reviewed August 8, 2020

We love to drive up here or stop on the way to the lake. Shaved ice and ice cream. The kids love it and we always get a pic in front of the stand!

Date of visit: July 2020
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F3031BSbrianl, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded August 9, 2020

Hi Storyteller537375, we love and appreciate your review and rating as well as your continued support of our little roadside attraction! Thanks!

Reviewed August 9, 2019

This is the best ice, ice cream store ever! My kids loved it! It was so tasty! We got Yeti Sundaes! They were awesome! It is in such a relaxing environment with swings and tables! The snowman is just awesome! GO!!! We love it!!!

Date of visit: August 2019
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2019

hungrygirlpittsburgh, what a wonderful review to read! We loved everything you wrote and appreciate it! We're thrilled that you love the product and enjoyed the location and had a wonderful experience. We hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed July 5, 2019 via mobile

In the middle of nowhere you come across this snowman. Guess what, it serves shaved ice treats! The staff are super friendly. Tastes great! Nice treat to beat the heat!

Date of visit: August 2018
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded July 6, 2019

Hello there TombGuard320, what a nice review! Thanks for sharing, we really appreciate it.

Reviewed September 25, 2018

We live close by and our grandchildren love this guy. Nice treat and nice just sit and watch the horses

Date of visit: August 2018
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2018

Hi cstauber, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a nice review and rating. We're happy that you enjoy it and we thank you for the support.

Reviewed August 31, 2018

They have a great snowcone/milkshake. They also sell Hershey's ice cream and snowcones. They have a few picnic tables for seating and are on the way to a state park.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded September 1, 2018

Hi Todd, thank you for the review and rating! We appreciate it!

Reviewed August 27, 2018

The Snowman is an old-fashioned shaved ice stand is an adorable, old-fashioned treat stand in the shape of a snowman with the ordering window in his belly. They serve shaved ice in dozens of flavors, ice cream, and their specialty, the Yeti, which is flavored,...shaved ice over vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream. So refreshing in the summertime! It's a great stop after spending the day at Moraine State Park. Reasonably priced and fun, with several tables with umbrellas, and kids can watch the horses on the horse ranch next door.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded August 28, 2018

Hi Lori H, what a wonderful review to read! We appreciate you taking the time to write it and give us the top rating! We will let Cookie, Midnight & Pepper (horses) that you enjoyed them! Thanks again and hope you will visit again soon!

Reviewed May 29, 2018

Delightfully quirky destination with excellent staff and delicious treats! Will definitely return the next time I'm in town. So glad this place exists -- keep up the good work! :)

Date of visit: May 2018
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded May 30, 2018

Amy H., such a wonderful review to read! Makes us so happy to do what we do! Thank you for the rating and we look forward to a future visit! Happy Summer!

Reviewed August 13, 2017 via mobile

We always stop at the Snowman while camping around Moraine. They have awesome Italian ice and frozen treats!

Date of visit: June 2017
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded August 15, 2017

Will M, Thank you for making us part of your camping experience. We appreciate the review and rating! Hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed July 19, 2017

I went to this place mainly because my kids wanted to stop for a snow cone, but I was very surprised when I saw the amazing variety of shaved ice treats that were there. And they were definitely the best I have ever tasted! We...have kept coming back, even though it is a bit of a drive. Just yesterday we were on our way and got struck in bad traffic due to an accident and I tried to persuade the kids to go elsewhere, but they preferred to sit and wait a half hour to get thru rather that miss out - that says enough!More

Date of visit: July 2017
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded July 21, 2017

Tom and Kristi M., WOW WOW WOW! It is these kind of reviews that make us want to keep on doing what we're doing (especially during peak season when we're logging a lot of hours). It really does say something when the kids are willing...More

Reviewed July 10, 2017 via mobile

This place is very convenient for us less than a mile away. Service is always great and they do a great job keeping everything clean. Not easy with all the sticky stuff.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded July 12, 2017

Aaron R., Thank you for taking the time to write a nice review and give us a 5-rating. We try our best to provide excellent customer service as well as keep things clean. We appreciate your support. We hope your granddaughter enjoyed the giant snowman!

Reviewed July 8, 2017 via mobile

Wonderful service! The woman who helped us was very friendly and generous and the yeti milkshake is amazing. Would highly recommend!

Date of visit: July 2017
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded July 10, 2017

Adena B, Thank you for taking the time to write a wonderful review and leave us a rating. We hope to see you again some time.

Reviewed June 12, 2017

Shaved ice and ice cream is very good. The price is very reasonable. The staff is very friendly. In addition to tables around the Snowman, there are a few benches that overlook the farm land. It's just down the road off of I-79.More

Date of visit: June 2017
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded June 14, 2017

Bigdaddy8, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review and give us a top rating. We really do appreciate it. You mention items that are very important to us...... friendly, customer service, scenic and clean places to sit,...More

Reviewed November 13, 2016 via mobile

Very good shaved ice and ice cream! The owners are so nice and strike up a friendly conversation every time we are there. Nice seating area and view to enjoy your snack too.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded December 9, 2016

Hi Ann S., Apologies for getting back to you from a review left 3 weeks ago. We appreciate the review and rating. Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you again in 2017!

Reviewed September 19, 2016

friendly servers, lots of choices, good prices and nice scenery while there. very unique experience in a country setting

Date of visit: September 2016
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Brian L, Owner at The Snowman, responded to this reviewResponded September 21, 2016

Hi Barbara S., Thank you for taking the time to post a nice review. We strive to excel at everything that you have mentioned. Thanks for the 5-Star review and we look forward to a future visit.

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  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5