Craving shaved ice?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable shaved ice hot spots in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Rita's Italian Ice
Topping the list is a location of the chain Rita's Italian Ice. Located at 1308-A The Plaza, the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, desserts and shaved ice is the highest-rated budget-friendly shaved ice spot in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp.
If you're curious for more, we discovered these details about Rita's Italian Ice.
"The Fisher family took over this location in 2014," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "Rita's Italian Ice is the largest Italian Ice concept in the world with more than 600 independently owned and operated locations in 32 states."
2. Kona Snow
Next up is Kona Snow, situated at 1627 Sardis Road North, Suite #4A. With five stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score shaved snow, shaved ice and coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Curious?
We found this out about the business's signature items: "If you are looking for the best Hawaiian shaved ice this side of the Pacific then Kona Snow is the place for you!" it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. Pelican's SnoBalls
Pelican's SnoBalls, located at 7649 N. Tryon St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot to score shaved ice and desserts 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews.
Danielle W. noted, "I love this place! It's perfect on a sunny hot day. The snow cones are made with shaved ice and it's really soft."
4. Ice Shavers
Ice Shavers, a spot to score shaved ice and more in Uptown Charlotte, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. Head over to 210 E. Trade St. to see for yourself.
Intrigued?
Regarding signature items, "All of our snow cones use only natural fruit flavors," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "If you're on the fence between multiple flavors, you can try before you buy. We offer very generous portions."
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