Al’s Snowball

These are really great, CASH ONLY though!

Nice soft, smooth snow cones. Tons of flavors, always nice and strong. Additional options include sour squirt, cream, gummy bears, a piece of bubble gum or a hot cinnamon ball on top, scoop of vanilla ice cream on the bottom.
There’s a little patio to sit and enjoy your snow cone, and there’s a drive-​thru for those hot summer days when you just can’t bring yourself to get out of your car.

Biased because this was my neighborhood snowcone joint growin up, but id go to Bedford Snoballs instead.

I can not figure out why anybody would give this anything other than 5 stars. Lots of choices, fast and friendly service. Drive thru option. Super cheap. (They don’t take credit cards – cash only, but it’s so cheap you can scrounge up change, gauranteed). Super delicious. I love Al’s.

Love their snow cones!!! So sad I didn’t find out about this place until I was about to move. They have the real deal shaved ice, that is smooth and not like crushed ice. They even have fun flavor combos like ninja turtles and spongebob. Never thought I would find a place that compares to Coco’s Snow Cones in Waco, amazing!

If you want a good Snowcone in Bedford, go to Bedford Snowballs on Pipeline near Central. I went to Al’s tonight, only because I know that at 7:30 Bedford Balls would have a line 10 people deep. And why? Because it’s extremely worth the wait.
Al’s is ok. The ice is really Flaky ice, not smooth snow. Like you can crunchy it between your teeth. There aren’t THAT many flavors for a snowcone stand. They have weird prices, like $ 2.10 instead of just $ 2. And they charge taxes. It’s not a big deal, but I’ve never had that with a snow cone. It’s *just* a snow cone. Nothing remotely special about it. Nice people though, good service. No line. Like ever.
For anyone who gives this place 5 stars, I feel like you clearly have never been to Bedford Snowball.
Sincerely, the pregnant lady who is serious about her snowcones.

One star for being open before Memorial Day and one star for having friendly employees.
However, adding an extra 35¢ for a «specialty flavor» (two syrup flavors) is ridiculous. The variety of flavors is not too varied. Finally, why not include tax in your prices?
I had been here a couple of times, growing up, out of convenience. Now I know why I didn’t frequent it.

what an AWFUL experience!
to start, I walk up to two people smoking sitting in front of the stand. only to find out that they were the people that were going to be making our snow cones. I figured they’d wash their hands. but no. GROSS.
& then when they begin to ring up TWO SMALL snow cones and the young man at the register tells me the total is over $ 6 I’m thinking «huh?!» I ask how, considering the snow cones are $ 1.69 each and end up with the window slammed in my face. completely ridiculous!

This place is definitely a great way to beat the TX summer heat! I have only tried 2 flavors so far but I do recommend the dreamsicle. They have sugar free ones too if that is your thing! They are juicy and the ice is shaved pretty fine which makes for the perfect snow cone. If you’re feeling adventurous go for the pickle juice! I know that sounds strange but live a little. Just to say you’ve tried it. I plan on testing out some other flavors here soon. Oh, and bring cash… they don’t take your visa.

I love Al’s! It’s just a skip away from my apartment and they have a drive thru… no seriously they do, lazy people can I get an amen? Lol
Secondly, and most importantly… they have dill pickle snow cones. No, not pickle flavoring… actual pickle juice like from the jar. I’m so very grateful that this was thought of and executed. because my semi frequent pickle cravings can now be satisfied in the form of a snow cone :)
Yes I’ve tried other flavors from the sugar free selections (they actually taste REALLY good and have like less than 10 calories) I really like raspberry/​cherry/​or strawberry mixed with vanilla or lime. Any variety of those combos haven’t disappointed yet. Tigers blood is also a delicious selection if ur not in the mood to be creative ;) haven’t tried any of the regular sugary flavors, though I’m sure they are wonderful! I prefer to spare my waist of the empty calories.
Prices? Cheap. Less than $ 2 anytime I’ve gone and the «small» cups are a good size. Plus it would be hard to clear a large before it melted. I salute you if you can withstand the brain freeze lol
They always have really nice kids working the window and they are really helpful with flavor suggestions.
Go try a pickle snow cone! Now! :) :)

Wee bit out of the way from where we live but its still good! They have a tone of flavors.

I cannot even express properly in words my love for Al’s Snowball. I have been going here for over ten years and nothing makes me happier than knowing that Al’s is open for the season.
They do the best ice — its shaved super fine — and use some of the best syrup I’ve encountered. Thanks to Al’s I’m a huge snoball/​snocone snob and if the ice looks too big or the syrup tastes off I am instantly heartbroken and wishing I were in Bedford so I could just stop by Al’s and get what I really want.
They have a full menu and their creative flavors are some of the best ones. Ninja Turtles, Batman (which will leave your mouth pitch black), Nerds or my go to order — Carmel Apple where they layer real Carmel and green apple syrup in your snocone. Nothing is better to me than that.
When I lived in California I would frequently comment on facebook on how I would do anything for an Al’s Snowball and end up flooded with messages from people I grew up with and how much they love/​miss/​crave Al’s as well now that we’ve scattered across the country. I make it a point to stop by as often as I can when I’m in town and Al’s is open. Can’t wait to go this year!

Al’s Snowball has been around for at least 25 years and I know this for a fact because when I was in Junior High my younger sister sneaked out my moped and took our younger sister here and had wreck on the way back and we all had to lie to our parents and say she was just driving around the neighborhood.
Anyhoo, Al’s Snowball has been a favorite of our family for many years. The other day my sisters and I were talking about our very fond memories here — our dear Daddy who recently had a stroke loved this place and would frequently come home bearing everyone’s favorite flavor. We had a conversation in the hospital and he remembered everyone’s favorite flavor! We will be back for more memories and yummy snow cones!