Vampire Penguin Bradenton

Unique type of dessert and delicious coffee. Tried the s’mores ice cream/shaved ice and it was phenomenal. The coffees and donuts were awesome as well. Staff was super friendly and helpful! Do yourself a favor and check this place out!!

If you are looking for a dessert experience that is completely out of the ordinary، you have to check out Vampire Penguin. It is such a unique addition to the Bradenton area! While the Sarasota location has closed، it is well worth the short drive to Bradenton to get your fix. ​Unlike traditional ice cream or a standard snow cone، their shaved snow is incredibly light، fluffy، and creamy—it literally feels like you are eating a cloud. The taste is outstanding and refreshing without being overly heavy. ​What makes this place so cool is the sheer variety of options. You can choose from their signature creations or fully build your own masterpiece. They have a huge selection of toppings to mix and match، including: ​Fresh Fruit: Strawberries and bananas. ​Sweet Add-ons: Mini marshmallows، nuts، and chocolate syrup. ​Unique Powders: They use great finishing touches like cinnamon، cocoa powder، and even Tajin for that perfect flavor kick. ​Whether you’re a local or just passing through، it’s a fun، family-friendly spot that offers something you just can't find anywhere else. Highly recommend!

Read below for the full review. Follow me for more honest and detailed reviews. Click or Tap our profile picture and then click or tap follow. Vampire Penguin Review Main Question: Is it worth the money? Yes. We ordered two items. A mocha coffee and a Smoreo and they were worth the money. Atmosphere: There isn't much room here but the employees have done a wonderful job of decorating the tiny space for which they have so، this gets a 5 star from us. Items Ordered: The mocha coffee with oatmilk was perfect tasting. I was disappointed to find out that they use chocolate syrup and not pure chocolate powder so I won't order this again but، that didn't stop it from tasting delicious. The Smoreo was sugar upon sugar but، I had a taste of it and it was heaven. This dessert is what I imagine other desserts wish they were before they were served to a customer. Everything from the presentation to the taste was absolutely heavenly. I don't think that I could eat a full one to myself because that would be too much sugar and too sweet but the bite I had was delicious. Cleanliness: Everything here was spotless. Service: While there isn't a lot of service، the employees were friendly and they brought the coffee and food to us. Recommended: Yes. If you have a sweet tooth or want something delicious for dessert then this is the place. Look no further because you've found it.

We came here for a treat after going to the beach. The proprietor was working on this day and was incredibly friendly. My wife can’t have dairy and he had multiple non-dairy options. The flavor is incredible and is like eating a flavored snowball. That’s the best way I can describe it. It’s very light and melts in your mouth. We got a Smoreos، Mint Chocolate Chip، and Chocolate Cream Pie. All were amazing. Give this place a try، you won’t be sorry! 5 star all the way!

Took my nephews here for a cold treat on a hot summer day! The snow is so soft and creamy، and there are tons of different flavors and choices. I also grabbed a slice of brownie cheesecake to take home. Fun and delicious!