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| - I'm so pleased sno-balls have made it to Charlotte. The best warm weather treat out of New Orleans has taken hold of the Carolinas and I couldn't be happier. Sno-balls are the new froyo shop. Expect them on every corner by next summer.
The set-up at Sno-Ball Cabin is very similar to any other sno-ball spot; styrofoam cups piled high with finely shaved ice, topped with your selection of flavors from a very extensive list. Make room in your diet for a big serving of sugar.
Three of us walked over after having lunch next door at The Bridge. We selected our flavors and were given a numbered ticket, like you get at the deli counter or the DMV. I imagine this system will come in clutch once summer fully descends on the south, but it felt kind of silly when there was no one else waiting in line.
Our sno-balls were ready in a few minutes, placed in a pick-up window on the side of the cabin. We perched ourselves on one of several large wooden porch swings in the patio area. I'd imagine it's quite charming at night, with the string lights above.
Further behind the cabin is an area with a few cornhole boards. I could have done without the one dude playing shirtless, but I'd imagine Sno-Ball Cabin hasn't drafted up a sign for that yet. They do, however, have a sign prohibiting smoking on their property, which includes vaping. You can enjoy your icy treats without the smell of smoke, and I was pumped to see that.
Our sno-balls were great. Whatever flavor(s) you choose, I highly recommend paying the extra 50ยข for condensed milk. They're not stingy with extra toppings here, for sure.
If you haven't jumped on the sno-ball train yet, Sno-Ball Cabin is a great choice to get your feet wet (and your hands sticky with syrup).
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