Vampire Penguin BDT

Vampire Penguin is the newest, and most delicious way to keep cool and indulge in all things sweet in Bradenton.

First and foremost, shaved snow is not a snow cone nor is it ice cream. It is difficult to describe because it is unlike anything else, just like the unbelievable Vampire Penguin that serves as the company’s mascot and namesake brand. You really have to experience it to fully understand and enjoy it.

Taking inspiration from the flaky lightness of snowflakes, these shaved snow creations melt on the tongue, leaving behind a delightful and unexpected flavor experience. Unlike a snow cone, which is simply shaved ice topped with flavored syrupy liquid or ice cream that is hard and heavy, shaved snow is airy, light, and fluffy. The result is a dessert option that has less calories than ice cream with many of the shaved snow desserts being gluten free and dairy free offering a guilt-free dessert option without sacrificing taste.

There are currently sixteen different shaved snow dessert creations to choose from like the Chocolate Cream Pie, Strawberry Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche, Charming Taro, Orange Dreamsicle or Smoreos, just to name a few. There are four specialty creations and a flavor of the month. You can also order combinations ideal for sharing. Try the Banana Split, Fruity Festival or Neapolitan.

When an order is placed, the frozen snow is shaved to create the base of the dessert. The mound of snow is finished with sauces and syrups, candied bits, whipped cream, and other delicious toppings that are unique to that specific creation.

In addition to the shaved snows, Vampire Penguin serves delicious sweets, donuts, pastries, NY Juniors cheesecake, brownies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, cookies, crumb cakes as well as a variety of craft coffees. Family owned by the same owners as Uncle Nick’s, Vampire Penguin is right next door to Uncle Nick’s Bagels, at 5917 Manatee Avenue, Suite 301, Bradenton. Vampire Penguin is open Thursday – Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, 7:00 am – 1:30 Wednesdays and closed on Tuesdays.