Vampire Penguin Rocklin

Love, love, love this place. Everything I’ve tried has been delicious! My only complaint would be the strong cleaning chemical they use. Know matter what time I go in it has that strong smell!

Orange dreamsicle is really good but it’s seasonal S’mores one is good too… I recommend it…

The flavors were decent and the concept is very unique. I didn’t care too much for the texture but it was not a bad experience.

My first time I had a great experience! I was greeted by a lady, Cat… she was super nice and gave me some good suggestions since it was my first time! Very awesome place. Atmosphere is great for any and all people. It was very yummy as well! Hope you love this place too!

I love this location!
It’s so cute and spacious! I’ve been to the one in south Sacramento. But this one is closer to where I live. Therefore, I’ll go to this one more. Unless they make one in Antelope, haha! But for now… This is where I’ll go :)
The employees are so sweet, friendly and patient! They will help you with the menu if you’re unsure about certain things.
I got the make it your own! Cookies n Crème with white chocolate drizzle and granola oats! Best combination! :)

My girls had been bugging me to take them here for months so we gave it a try last night… walked in pretty close to closing and we were immediately greeted by one of the workers. She walked us through what the concept of what VP is all about and made some recommendations. I decided upon the strawberry shortcake and my girls got the Taro with almonds. I was really impressed with this place. The shaved ice is very light and refreshing and nothing that I had ever tasted. Look forward to coming back and trying out more of what this place has to offer.

NICE
Ordered a mango snow with mango topping. «Sorry…we’re out of mango.» Thats like ordering a Big Mac and Ronald saying «Sorry…we’re out of hamburger meat». So there you have it.
Now the saving grace: I ordered strawberry with strawberry… and it was awesome.
Sara had a mango macaron ice cream sandwich and was in heaven.

I walked in and said to the guy behind the counter «we came from a really disgusting lunch and want to end the outing on a good note so here we are».
I might have overshared, he didn’t seem amused. Heh heh.
Picked up a small Halo Halo, which would have been amazing if it were just for me but it is a horrible dessert to share with two toddlers (who each had their own spoon).
That flan on top was to-​die-​for. The toppings (which were beautifully placed around the Taro flavored Ice) were scrumptious.
Decently sized which justified the price tag ($ 6+)
If I had a bone to pick it would be how intense the cleaning solution smell was in there. Whew. I glanced out the window to see if there were chairs out front and even considered sitting in the car on this toasty spring day. We just roughed it out, grubbed quickly and fled.

Our family loves to visit vampire penguin after a good game of laser tag. It’s the perfect way to cool down. We have always had a great experience there. The customer service has always been on point. The owners son is very helpful and the other staff members are always happy to help. This place is amazing my children love it better than any other dessert place. I think what the other reviewer was talking about as a smell needs to keep in mind that it is a new building that has just been painted and remodeled so of course it’s going to have a building smell. I hope they give it another chance because they are really missing out.

First time coming in here with the family. The ambience is nice and clean. First thing I saw was the Halo Halo and oh man it brought me home! Ordered a large Halo Halo, a small Smore’s for the kids and the little box assortment of macarons. Everything was good. The workers are super friendly and bathroom is clean and I was feeling the music they were playing. The AC definitely felt like it was on so this would be a perfect place to go to when it’s hot outside. Will come back soon for more Halo Halo!

Smells absolutely terrible in there. Like chemicals. Left immediately. Evening of 4÷2÷16.
So, to lengthen my review, let me tell you the story of how this review was inspired.
We opened the door.
We walked into Vampire Penguin.
We took ten steps.
My wife and I took our natural breath of air at this point.
We looked at each other.
We both knew that we were each thinking that this place smelled really bad.
We left.

So happy because Vampire Penguin is finally opened in Rocklin so I do not have to drive 30 mins to South Sacramento for this desserts
The desserts were presented beautifully and perfected. My two favorite kinds so far is Mexican Candy and Halo halo. The Mexican candy is mango shaved ice with caramel sauce, watermelon, and chili powder (thats the best part). Halo halo has taro shaved snow, red beans, taro paste, jackfruit, condensed milk and caramel flan… It was absolutely amazing!
Get a large to share, or you can eat it by yourself if you are really hungry :)) You won’t regret it!

Love love love~~~ still havent had the chance to sit and chill at this location. Always buying on the go. I recommend ordering a large. Better deal

Nice experience. Different type of desert. Cross between shaved ice, ice cream and gelato. All kinds of flavors and build your own.
They use a snow machine — like on the mountain snow machine — and make these delectable deserts.
Next to the movie theatre. A must try.

#VP is definitely going to make me gain 20 pounds this year! I have been waiting for soooo long for a macaroon ice cream place and now I finally have it. My husband and I go crazy for it! The place is pretty clean and I love the flavors they have. I admire the penguin mascot and it gives me a very hipster vibe! I can’t wait for more visits here. Definitely try the ice cream sandwiches!

Close to home!
We have been going to the Vampire Penguin in Davis frequently especially coming back from the Bay Area it is a must stop for us on the way home. When I heard that that location closed down I was bummed.
Lo and behold! The new location in Rocklin finally opened for business! I have been anticipating their opening day, it kept being delayed for some reason. We now have a Vampire Penguin in Placer County!
So modern, nice and clean as you enter the door with all the white table seating furnitures. Had the S’moreos (mine) and Tuxedo (for my daughter)… I almost forgot how lovely the presentation of each creation were and how yummy and delicious in every bite. I have had a chance to try most of their specialty shave ice except for the Halo-​Halo and the Strawberry Cheesecake flavor… must try next time.
Located in the same complex as Blue Oaks Theatre in the Blue Oaks Town Center shopping center, it is a perfect stop for dessert before watching a movie. We are still in the cold months and they already have a number of loyal patrons, what more when summer is upon us. All I can say is please do not close this location… I don’t want to have to drive to downtown Sacramento for a S’moreos.
During peak times of movie showings the parking lot could get full. Evenings and weekends especially could be a challenge finding a parking spot. Remember, there’s also Laser Craze and a few other restaurants that share that parking lot.

Yum! finally don’t have to drive 40 minutes down south sac for vampire penguin! Delicious and just perfect! Glad to have one in the area!

SOOOOOO HAPPY AND THANKFUL they opened one up SUPER close to me and right next to my fave restaurant (Phó Hot)~ used to drive all the way to Stockton Blvd which is like a 40 minute drive just to chill and get my vp fix. Still going to go down there but so happy there’s one close by. FINALLY got to try it today and they’re pretty good. Sad they dont have my favorite tho. Ordered to go this time. Gotta sit in for sure and get the full experience next time haha So in this review, Im only going to post a picture of their beautiful wall. Customer service on point, very friendly.

Finally! Vampire Penguin has officially arrived at Placer County for the first time in fewer years after the original VP at South Sacramento opened it’s doors! Despite the closure of their Davis location, this Vampire Penguin in Rocklin doesn’t disappoint by bringing their finest creation of shaved snow and elegant desserts anytime, anywhere. As I entered, their atmosphere and their concept remain the same compared to their Elk Grove location (i.e. the décor), yet it’s quite small just like their original South Sac location.
The employees are doing an excellent job here for making the customers like me a friendly atmosphere, and an amazing service! No cons at all!
Now onto the food! On 1÷18÷2016, I ordered one of the customer’s favorite item, the «Halo-​Halo.» So far after I ate it, it tasted remarkably good! The flavors are very top notch from sugary beans, jack fruit, and the rest of the ingredients of Halo-​Halo after I completely finished my meal. What a great dessert meal!
There’s plenty of parking available, so you can park anywhere you want near or far.
All in all, Vampire Penguin in Rocklin is the coolest well visited place that I recently discovered right in the Placer County area. Perfect for friends or family gatherings! A worthy recommend visit! My rating: 5 solid stars.

My visit was very average.
A friend told me they are really great dessert. I was very eager to give this place a try!
I ordered the strawberry cheesecake one. Honestly, the best part of it was the little bits of cheesecake surrounding it. The shaved ice was just ok.
I was not impressed. Maybe shaved ice just isn’t my thing.

I bought a Groupon and tried to use it here. The very nice, but monotoned cashier took my order, and when I told her I was using Groupon, I was a little shocked, but was still willing to pay for the dessert. Her manager (?) came up behind her and the cashier said «can we give her a discount, because she was planning on using a Groupon?» The manager, not even looking at me once, or taking the time to explain anything to me, told her «no! We are not accepting Groupon, not at all»…then she just walked away. I was not upset until that moment. I paid for the dessert, as I did not want to cause any trouble for the cashier, but I will not be returning to this location. There is another shaved ice place across the street.

Great place to hang out with family and friends and best of all best dessert in all of Rocklin!

I’ve been wanting to try this place for so long in Sac and I’m happy it’s here in Rocklin. The worker suggested we try the strawberry cheesecake shaved ice. It was pretty good. Knocking off one star cuz I think it’s a little pricey for a dessert place. It was $ 9 for the one plate of shaved ice with the extra cheesecake bites and my bf and I ate it all pretty quick. I liked it a lot, it was sweet and fluffy? Lol. I shoulda bought a groupon I saw online, next time tho!

My 1^st time trying this new invention and I love it!!! Wish it was closer to the valley.

Driving all the way to South Sacramento to get my fix on this delicious shaved snow is a thing of the past now that this location opened up! The staff is very nice And the décor is subtle (but nice).And not decorated like the original in Sac. This location has way more seating, too! I can’t say enough about how good this is… it is definitely a treat! It’s the best thing you will ever eat with a spoon!

I had been wanting to go to the Sacramento location for a while, but never made it out there since it’s a pretty far drive from me. The other day I was driving by and saw that Vampire Penguin opened up another location! I went back the next day and had a great experience. The décor is super modern and clean, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. It was my first time having shaved snow– same with my boyfriend who I dragged along with me. The guy working the register recommended the s’moreo or the cheesecake one, and we decided to get the s’moreo. It was so good! Shaved snow tastes like fluffy shaved ice but with the flavor of cake. My boyfriend and I loved it and will definitely be back soon. Not to mention the small size was perfect for us to share and only $ 5. So excited there’s a Vampire Penguin in Rocklin now!

When I was operating restaurants, the most important aspect was that all of my staff knows the menu inside out. They are the first people to meet the guests and they are the sales force behind every restaurant. With these new Tawainese style «shaved ice», of all places, Rocklin and Lincoln, you want to be able to explain to your guests about the flavor profile, texture, you want to sell the the experience, afterall, they walked in to try it, not asked questions and leave. Unfortunately, I saw 2 different groups of guests leaving because they didn’t understand the concept and explanation, and when a guest tells you «we’ll come back another day», they are not coming back.
Vampire Pengiun’s menu is very limited, their signature or «specials» shaved ice are limited to 8 items. I ordered the «Halo Halo», it is some important that your staff knows the menu and be tested before they are allowed to serve the guests. The two girls making my «Halo Halo», every time they put one topping into my cup, they stop, read the menu, add another topping, stop, read the menu, this continued for 5 minutes. Now imagined if there are 4 customers behind me and each person ordered a different special. I know they are new, but before they even put the logo on their door, the staff should have been trained to the point that they can run the place.
So how was the taste. We used to frequent their Stockton Bvld location, but stopped recently because their flavoring was getting more bland with each visit. The Halo Halo at this location was out of this world, very rich taro flavored shaved ice with all the wonderful toppings. I would definitely come back.

This place is great for a really unique take on dessert. I’d never had such fluffy shaved snow before. It’s not like shaved ice, it’s more like… cake? Fluffy bread? But… cold. Lol, idk, you’ll have to try it. Not crazy-​expensive but it does take some time to prepare so this is not a super-​quick dessert.
The location was clean, very modern, and the two girls working there were super nice and helped us choose things as it was our first time. I highly recommend the s’mores one!

First tried Vampire Penguin this summer in Downtown Sacramento & fell in love. Visited the Rocklin location tonight & the shaved snow was as delicious as I remembered. I love the strawberry cheesecake & husband loves the mango with lychee. Clean & simple décor. Best shaved snow we’ve ever had (& my husband’s family owned a successful shaved ice business & lived in Hawaii for 10 years, so that’s saying something).