Cool off with classic and creative snowballs.
There ’s nothing like the sweet-flavored recreation of a coldsnowballon a red-hot summer daylight . You wo n’t find icy snow cones here in New Orleans ; our snowball are so downlike they ’re almost unsubstantial . We may not be able to agree on how it is spelled — some call it a “ snoball ” while others lend a “ w”—everyone has a favorite smear for this classic treat .
Situated in neighborhoods around the metropolis , these stands are the clobber of childhood memories — sweet syrup and pasty fingers on a summer day — but snowball are beloved by local anesthetic of all age ( and hey , there ’s nothing wrong with adding a short booze to one for an adult delicacy ) . All shop have the classic flavors , but some specialise in over - the - top creamy creation or inventive combos made with natural ingredients . Top yours with condensed milk or get it stuffed with ice emollient and you ’ve got anonly - in - New Orleanstaste of summer .
Casey’s Snowballs
MetairieCasey ’s is a no - frills snowball stand with classic flavors and specialisation options like male monarch cake and Bazooka . Alongside classic New Orleans snowballs is a list of cream flavors that admit the likes of tres leches , Frangelico , and pralines ‘ n cream , though the shop is famous for its deep brown pick . Other cool options include sundaes and monsoon ( easygoing assist ice cream mixed with bits of fresh treats like Oreos or Reese ’s Pieces mixed in ) .
Hansen’s Sno-Bliz
UptownHansen ’s boasts the city ’s first electric ice shaving simple machine , build by Ernest Hansen and George Ortolano in 1939 . The shop has been churning out fluffy snowballs with originative flavors ever since then — still in the Hansen fellowship — bring in a James Beard American Classics honour in 2014 . You ’ll likely find a crease stretching down the block , but it ’s worth the wait for flavors like satsuma , passionfruit , or ginger - cayenne , and specialty toppings like charred peach syrup or Bananas Foster .
Ike’s Snowballs
Mid - CityLocated across from Delgado in the same funnies as MoPho , Ike ’s is a square pick for snowball near City Park . Traditional flavor include the usuals like unripe apple , strawberry mark , and bar batsman , but for something a fiddling dissimilar try wine-colored tank , Georgia peach , or mojito . Bring your pups — not only does Ike ’s have a click - friendly patio , but they also offer especial chicken- or beef - flavored snowballs doggies are certain to love .
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
UptownThis picayune slur on Magazine Street is known for inventive flavor combinations made with all - raw housemade syrups . bracing option include lemon Basil of Caesarea , pineapple coriander , and watermelon jalapeno . Or go for one of the cream flavors like cereal ointment , Earl Grey , chicory coffee , or vanilla extract bean . For an excess exceptional kickshaw , top your sweet sand verbena with marshmallow frivolity or vanilla frosting pick .
Nectar + Ice
MetairieOne of the new snowball shops in New Orleans is unquestionably different from the competition . Nectar + Ice serve up sweet treats suited for those who are vegan , halal , or have allergy . All the snowball base are made in - house , and vegan substitute like coconut condensed milk are available . Try a mochi - engorge snowball or one of their signatures , like the Oreo bar , a wedding cake snowball stuffed with cheesecake and topped with white and sorry chocolate and Oreo cookies .
Pandora’s Snowballs
Mid - CityPandora ’s is the billet for a bracing pick - me - up after a stroll in City Park or along Bayou St. John . Lines can get long here , as fans search out unique cream smell like wedding patty , crimson velvet , cookie dough , grasshopper , and Bananas Foster . Classic flavors are on the menu too , as well as sugar free choice .
Rodney’s Snowballs
Lake ForestSnowball fan in the east headspring to Rodney ’s in Lake Forest . The walk - up stand has all the classic feel like nectar ointment , cherry red , passionfruit , and mango , plus options like margarita or cotton wool candy . Try a deluxe creation like the Pina Colada Cream topped with condensed milk . Rodney ’s has other sweet treats like malts and sundaes as well as piquant snack like hot tamale and chili cheese nachos .
Sal’s Sno-Balls
MetairieSal ’s in Old Metairie has been an onetime - school favorite since 1960 . The bill of fare is wide-eyed and classic , with traditional options plus extra theme song feel like Popeye ( minty bubblegum ) , Purple Dawn ( spearmint and hemangioma simplex ) , s’mores , and a variety of cream nip . Sal ’s has plenty of outside seating under shady tree , and they ’re candid until 10 pm for former - night snowball runs .
Sno-La Snowballs
MetairieAs if an ice pick - stuffed snowball was n’t effete enough , Sno - La train it further and bring out the cheesecake - thrust Abronia elliptica . This stand is where you go to indulge : Try signature options like the Chantilly Cake — a marriage ceremony cake pick and strawberry snowball stuffed with cheesecake , strawberry , and blueberries and transcend with worst pick — or the Pelican , a Bananas Foster and scarlet velvet ointment snowball stuffed with cheesecake and top with distil Milk River .
Williams Plum Street Snoballs
UptownThis tiny , family - run region snowball stand has been in business since 1945 . Plum Street offers more than 50 flavors , from spearmint and watermelon to orchid ointment vanilla extract and ambrosia emollient . Snowballs are serve in Chinese takeout food container in varying sizes . Take your “ pailful ” outside , where you ’ll find a terrace and a few chairs , or stroll the neighbourhood while you enjoy your tasty goody .
Photo courtesy of Chance in Hell Snoballs
Photo courtesy of Casey’s Snowballs
Photo courtesy of Hansen’s Sno-Bliz
Photo courtesy of Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
Photo courtesy of Nectar + Ice
Photo courtesy of Sal’s Sno-Balls
