Hawaiian Ice Vs. FROZY's

HAWAIIAN ICE

VERSUS FROZY'S





In my latest installment of Trailer Park Deathmatch, we're munching on a summertime favorite- Snow Cones.


Now, I consider myself a snow cone connoisseur. I suppose you have to be, living in Central Texas. It's A Hundred and something freaking degrees outside at any given moment from May until September. Nothing breaks up a hot summer Sunday afternoon better than some icey deliciousness.

Today we're putting two Lakeway establishments in the death ring- Frozy's the upstart versus Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice, the stalwart. They are 47 seconds apart on RR620, so if you're looking for shaved ice mecca just head north on 620 and you can take your pick of summer

FROZY'S is at 3205 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734

Komana-Iwana Hawaiian Ice is at 2111 RR620, Lakeway TX 78734

So, like I said, I'm pretty much a snow cone expert. I eat a lot of snowcones, so I know what I'm talking about. Below are the results of my super-scientific test.

VARIETY of FLAVORS:

Frozy's: 30
Hawaiian Ice: 1.2 million.
In sheer numbers, Hawaiian Ice get the nod. But, honestly, who the hell wants a Jalapeno or a pickle flavored Snow Cone? That's disgusting. You don't get points for crap people don't want. Might as well sell turd flavored snow cones.

WINNER: Frozy's

ICE TEXTURE:

Arguably the most important part of a snow cone, the Ice Quality is of utmost importance. Some types of snow cones are shaved, and some are just crushed ice. Frozy's and Hawaiian Ice are both shaved I believe.

Frozys: It's good stuff. Sort of the run-of-the-mill good quality ice texture.
Hawaiian Ice: Pure Win. I'm not sure what kind of angel ice sculptures that they carve up to make this stuff, but it's pure heaven. It's like eating a cloud that ate a bag of cotton candy.

WINNER: Hawaiian Ice

Price:
Tie.

Convenience and Customer Service:

Frozy's: Really cool people, smiling happy snow cone ballers in a hurry to get you back on the road.
Hawaiian Ice: These people are retired, I guess. I can't get a snow cone without waiting for 15 minutes. Be Patient? Perfection takes time, you say? Fine, but does it really need to take a quarter of an hour? Here's a concept, invest $7 an hour in a cute 18 year old that knows how to hustle some snow balls, okay? It's like watching grass grow, people. You're killing me.

Winner: Frozy's

Flavor:


The other important part of a snow cone. The "bug juice." A perfect snow cone will be sweet, but it won't feel like you drank a gallon of corn syrup. It's the yummy deliciousness at the bottom of the cup.

Frozy's: These guys do something pretty special with the bug juice. It's just right, never too sweet but always super-yummy.
Hawaiian Ice: Really good, but it does sometimes taste like you're drinking pure syrup when you get to the bottom of the styrofoam cup.

Winner: Frozy's, but just by a hair.

OVERALL:

Frozy's is the up-and-comer, clearly out for worldwide snowcone domination. Hawaiian Ice is looking to retire on top. I think they both win.

Overall I'm calling Frozy's the winner. Just go steal Hawaiian Ice's snow maker.


About the Author: Joe B has no experience whatsoever that would qualify him as a food critic. He lacks any credibility of the palate. He charges $20 for a review and $100 for a good review, or you can just give him some free food and he'll give you a half-ass review but don't get bent out of shape when it sucks.