Dave's Sno-Balls is a fantastic local Sno-Ball shop with a ton of flavors on Perdido Key, Florida. They also serve loaded tea and dirty sodas.
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Dave's Sno-Balls
Dave's Sno-Balls is the perfect spot after a day on the beach. They have a huge mix of flavors that everyone in the family will love. Kids will love the themed sno-ball flavors.
Order at the window and pick up at the next window! Easy stop with really great quick service.
Outdoor Seating
There are a couple of colorful picnic tables with fixed benches, perfect for enjoying a great sno-ball. Dave's is a walk-up window with outdoor seating only.
Dave's Sno-Balls Menu
Dave's New Orleans Sno-Balls menu is filled with over 100 flavors of sno-balls. They also have dirty sodas and energy drinks.
Sno-Balls
New Orleans-style sno-balls with over 100 flavors, including a large selection of clear and sugar-free options.
Mix and match syrups to build your own combination. Flavors that come up most often in reviews:
- Tiger's Blood
- Wedding Cake
- Blue Raspberry
- Tidal Wave
- Spiderman
- Rainbow
- Rockberry Lemonade
- Watermelon
- Coral Reef
- Yellow Cake
- BB-8 - One of the themed flavors the kids love
The shop also runs special themed flavor menus, such as a Star Wars menu around May the Fourth.
Toppings and Add-Ons
- Condensed Milk
- Chocolate Syrup
- Strawberry Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Marshmallow Topping
- Stuffed Sno-Ball - A scoop of vanilla ice cream inside
Loaded Tea and Dirty Sodas
Dave's also serves loaded tea and dirty sodas.
Kids Menu - The entire menu is a kids dream come-true
Gluten-Free - I would check but most of the menu should be gluten-free
Vegan - The menu should be vegan except for toppings and add-ons
Vegetarian - The menu should be vegetarian.
Why you will love Dave's Sno-Balls
- Authentic New Orleans-style sno-balls made with finely shaved ice
- Over 100 flavors, including one of the larger clear and sugar-free selections in the area
- Mix and match syrups to make your own flavor combination
- Themed flavors and special flavor menus that kids love
- Condensed milk, whipped cream, and stuffed sno-ball options
- Loaded tea and dirty sodas
- A walk-up window and colorful picnic tables make it an easy after-beach stop
- Close to Perdido Key's public beach access points and Perdido Key State Park
Things to know when planning a visit
Address - 13820 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL
Hours - Hours change by the season. Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is accessible parking next to the snowball shop
Plus Size Seating - There are picnic tables with fixed benches.
Dress Code/Suggestions - casual, beach day
Pets - Pets need to be on a leash
Parking - There is a gravel parking lot in front of the sno-ball shop.
Perdido Key Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Vampire Penguin Perdido Key - A fun shaved ice food truck on Perdido Key with creative flavors, fresh fruit toppings, and a great sweet treat option after a day at the beach.
City Coffee and Ice Cream Perdido Key - Locally roasted coffee, boba tea, 16 ice cream flavors, snow cones, and fresh donuts on Perdido Key Drive, open daily from 7am.
Grille 625 at Lost Key Golf Club Perdido Key - Open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch with Arnold Palmer course views, a full bar, and a menu that includes the Firecracker Grouper and Grouper Po-Boy.
Hub Stacey's at the Point Perdido Key - A Perdido Key restaurant with true local flavor, a relaxed casual atmosphere, and great sandwiches.
Perdido Key Breakfast Club - A local Perdido Key breakfast restaurant in the back of the Villaggio shopping area with friendly service and a casual, comfortable atmosphere.
Lost Key Golf and Beach Club Perdido Key - A resort community with an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, beach club, tennis courts, and miles of walking trails, plus dining at Grille 625.
Additional Florida Gulf Coast Articles
Perdido Key State Park - White sand beaches, protected dunes, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and birdwatching on a barrier island park.
Flora-Bama Lounge Perdido Key - The legendary beach bar on the Alabama-Florida state line with live music every day, annual events, and the Mullet Toss.
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Perdido Key - The Flora-Bama's waterfront restaurant on Ole River with open-air deck seating and a full menu of Gulf seafood.
Things to Do in Perdido Key - The best beaches, restaurants, parks, and activities on Perdido Key.
Perdido Key Restaurants - A complete dining guide to the best restaurants on Perdido Key.
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Perdido Key Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Perdido Key has a combination of fantastic vacation rentals and beachfront hotels.
Camping is available at Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key RV Resort and Marina, and Playa del Rio RV Resort.
We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
Lost Key Gulf & Beach Resort - Fantastic resort with vacation rentals near the Arnold Palmer championship golf course, beach club, and clubhouse.
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Located on the beach in Gulf State Park, this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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