Patty’s Popcorn
Owner Randy Sloan learned how to shave ice in Oahu. Patty’s shaves their ice so thin “it is the equivalent of snow,” according to a clerk. Into that snow goes Hawaiian syrups: guava, mango, blue raspberry, and watermelon. Aloha! pattyspopcorn.com
Schneider’s Sweet Shop
A fixture since it opened in 1939, Schneider’s mixes ice cream and shaved ice to create “ice balls” that are sweetened with house-made syrups. Feeling nostalgic? Schneider’s ice cream soda flavor stands the test of time. schneiderscandies.com
Putz’s Creamy Whip
Generations of visitors to Mt. Airy Forest have stopped to slurp a Freeze at Putz’s picnic tables. Putz’s whips up a variety of slushies, some with ice cream, some with soda, some shaken, some stirred. putzscreamywhip.com
Sno Castle
Latonia’s iced refreshment stand delivers a classic product in warmer months. The Castle is a pop culture iteration of slushie-dom, with flavors named for cartoons like Dora the Explorer and Blue’s Clues—a good place to find your inner child in a cone. facebook.com/sno.castle
Chill Shaved Ice Bar
Foodies, get your slush on: Chill can be found at Findlay Market, among other locations. It leans natural, offering toppings like mint or fresh fruit. Flavors include Berry Blast, mojito, lemonade, and classic lime. facebook.com/chillshavedice/
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