Need more shaved ice in your life, but don't want to empty your wallet?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most exceptional sources for affordable shaved ice in Fort Worth, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture next time you're in need of a frozen treat on a budget.
1. Sol y Luna Snowball
Topping the list is Sol y Luna Snowball. Located at 3319 Hulen St. in Arlington Heights, the food truck, which specializes in shaved ice and frozen desserts, is the highest-rated destination for low-priced shaved ice in Fort Worth, boasting five stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Jake N., who reviewed Sol y Luna Snowball on Sept. 29, wrote, "Sol y Luna is a one-of-a-kind snow cone stand that delivers on both product and service! ... This might have been the best snow cone I've ever tasted. The consistency was so creamy that it almost tasted like ice cream. I had the Sol y Luna Snow Cone, which consisted of ice cream-flavored snow, condensed milk, pecans, chocolate chips, coconut flakes and a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the bottom. (Pro-tip: Add caramel sauce on top.)"
Melissa S. noted, "Best place in Fort Worth to grab a snow cone! It is cash-only! ... Their snow cones are not overly sweet like other snow cone stands, which is why I prefer them. They have the right amount of sweetness for the ice."
2. Bahama Buck's
This outpost of the national chain Bahama Buck's, settled at 5636 N. Tarrant Parkway, Suite 100, is another primo choice, with Yelpers giving the economical cafe that serves shaved ice, juices, smoothies and desserts four stars out of 70 reviews.
"Welcome to the island side of life!" exclaims the history section of the business' Yelp profile. "At the heart of Bahama Buck's menu is our island-inspired, world-famous Sno — shaved ribbons of soft, fluffy Sno, generously showered with one of more than 110 Bahama Buck's proprietary gourmet flavors."
Furthermore, the business describes itself as a "Chain with a laid-back, island vibe doling out shaved-ice desserts and smoothies," as explained on Yelp in the specialty section. "Nobody serves up the ultimate tropical indulgence like Bahama Buck's."
3. Freeze Factory
Finally, there's Freeze Factory, an inexpensive shaved ice joint in Ridglea Hills, with 4.5 stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3400 Bernie Anderson Ave. to give it a go for yourself.
Regarding signature items, "Freeze Factory is not your average sno cone stand," the business states on its Yelp page in the section pertaining to specialties. "Our menu offers hundreds of flavors and endless combinations you can mix and match. Our Hawaiian Shaved Ice is a big hit! Our ice is so soft, you'll want to keep coming back for more. We offer a convenient drive-thru service, but also a great place to sit and hang out with your family and friends."
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