Ro-Bear’s Snowballs & Soft Serve

Great stuffed snowballs at great prices. The line always looks intimidating but it usually goes by pretty quickly. The small is a good size and the snowballs are perfectly juicy. I highly recommend the coconut stuffed snowball, though I’ve tried many of the flavors and have never been disappointed.
My only complaint is that there isn’t anywhere to sit and enjoy your snowball, but that isn’t a problem if you are from the area.

Great place for a quick refreshing sno-​ball. Friendly staff and affordable prices. This place is definitely a Harahan staple.

I love this local ice cream, snow ball and a lot of other things like tamales and nachos.

The best cream flavors in the GNO. Chocolate is amazing. Cheap, reliably good, and they have malts and soft serve, etc.
This is my favorite snowball place. It’s been my favorite since I was a kid. Just as good now as it was then.

Amazing no one else has mentioned the difference between snowballs served from left window (at Robears) and right window. Snowballs served from left window are top notch, gourmet style, to die for!!! The crap coming from the right window I can make at home with an ice pick and snowball syrup. It’s like regular crushed ice, NOT snowball ice as served at the very next window. It’s a strange scenario over there too. Since no one wants snowballs from the right window, When no one is in line, they leave the left window open, as a decoy, When a non suspecting snowball prospect walks up, left window gets slammed in their face, and right window gets to unload some of it’s crappy ice. I’ve seen it with my own 2 eyes! Now days, when I want a snowball from them, I have to buy 2. I send a decoy buyer up to occupy the right window, then the left window will open so I can buy my real snowball then throw away the right window product. Yes, snowballs from left window are that good! It’s sounds crazy but the animosity among the owners about special requesting the left window is pretty damn thick!

Um. It couldn’t get any better. Best ice for snoballs ever. Try the blackberry stuffed with vanilla ice cream. You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely TERRIBLE service, multiple times. I cannot believe how sarcastic and rude the workers were towards me and my friend. Extremely inconsiderate and could care less about the customer’s request.

absolutely love this place! the flavors are good quality. service is allways fast and friendly. i’ve also developed an addiction to the strawberry cheesecake with condensed milk its amazing!!! and wedding cake with ice cream flavor and condensed milk. oh my word the bomb!!!

The best snoball around. Hands down. Get them stuffed with the soft serve! Can’t go wrong!

The group I was with was debating on what our last dessert would be for this trip to NOLA. I was siding to try Café du Monde since I hadn’t had it yet but one gal wanted to try Snowballs since her coworker from Louisiana suggested she try it since apparently its Louisiana food. And since I made the judgment call for lunch I didn’t want to dominate the decision making. Our group utilized our Unilocal app and Ro-Bear’s was one of the ones close by and OPEN on Easter Sunday. We saw an extensive menu and asked some locals in line for suggestions. Snowballs seem very similar to Hawaiian shaved ice but instead of Asian and Pacific Islander flavors, there are Louisiana flavors of King Cake and wedding cake. And they utilize condensed milk. I got the Dreamsicle since I love Creamsicle with vanilla ice cream but should have sampled before making my final decision, since I felt it was just an orange color vanilla flavor and I should have sampled the orange or Mandarin since I think I would have gotten that orange flavor I was craving. The staff was nice and let me sample the wedding cake versus the almond. The wedding cake had more of an amaretto flavor, while the almond reminded of the almond extract flavor.
So how does the Snowball compare to folks that have been spoiled and raised by tswa bing, Taiwanese shaved ice? Sorry I still prefer my cultural dish. Though I do suggest trying a Snowball, while you are in Louisiana at least once and it’s a good way to beat the heat, though don’t eat it too fast like I did since you MAY get a brain freeze.
There isn’t a seating area, it’s more of a pick and then go and there was a quite a line of locals gathering. My group ate in front of the big menu since it was hot and sunny.

Recently, a friend told me about Ro-bear’s snowballs and that I absolutely had to try them. Not venturing too often to the City of Harahan, I told her I’d «get around to it». So while shopping at Babies R Us in Metairie one day, we decided to shoot down David Drive and head to Ro-Bear’s.
What a tremendous surprise it turned out to be. As we sat in our car and pondered the flavors on the posted menu, we noticed 4 or 5 cars pulling in behind us. I immediately knew we were on to something special, so we hurried out the car and got in line before the masses arrived.
Every good snowball worth mentioning begins with the ice. If it’s too coarse, I’m probably not going to like it, no matter how good the syrup is. But Ro-Bear’s has got the best ice I’ve had in 2013, maybe the best ever, and that’s a pretty bold statement. It is the most velvety smooth, melt in your mouth ice that you can fathom. Try to imagine a combination of fresh snow, powdered sugar and pixie dust. Yeah, it’s that smooth!
I opted for the creole cream cheese, as I guess I’m just a «cheesy» guy. There was the obligatory ice cream flavored sweetness that I expected, with just a small hint of tangy cream cheese yummy aftertaste. However, my wife hit the jackpot by ordering the orchid cream vanilla, and I’m glad I took a taste. Aesthetically, the pale lavender hue already had me hooked. The taste… divine. Words are failing me as I try to describe this perfect treat, as no adjectives seem worthy. It was the creamiest yet lightest vanilla with a subtle, almost imperceptible berry taste. Just drop what you’re doing and go get one. Seriously, go get one right now. It’s that good.
The lines moved quickly and the employees were superfriendly. In fact, even the customers in line were friendly, and actively engaged me in converation when they overheard that this was my 1^st visit to Ro-Bear’s. They were absolutely right when they stated that I was in for a treat.
A second visit and updated review is defnitely pending as I would like to try a nectar flavor, and perhaps stuff it with their allgedly delicious soft serve ice cream.
I can hardly wait!

I have been coming here since I was a little girl, and in my opinion, it is the best snowball in the city. Might be my nostalgia talking b/​c I know there is pretty stiff competion when it comes to snowballs. Their selection of syrups in pretty impressive, and they are of good quality. They have options for everybody here. My only complaint would be I wish their ice was more consistent. Sometimes it’s fluffy enough, but sometimes it’s chunky. I forgive them for the chunky ice though because they are generous with the syrup and condensed milk. I hate going to a stand, paying extra for condensed milk and getting like 2 drops of the stuff. My favorites are the chocolate (yes it cost extra but it’s freaking good chocolate) the coffee and the strawberry cheesecake.

One of my favorite snowball stands and one of the best around in my opinion. Their ice is velvety smooth and their flavors really pop!
You have not had a chocolate snowball until you have had it at Ro-bear’s. Even people who normally aren’t chocolate fans are impressed with the dark color and rich flavor. It’s the real deal!
Still not a chocolate fan? That’s ok because they have more flavors than you can shake a stick at.

This may be the best place to get a snowball in Jefferson Parish! I don’t think there is a single snowball flavor you could crave and not find on their plywood listing. Sizes vary and the menu offers more than snowballs: ice cream (with or without a snowball); hot tamales; nachos; stuffed artichokes; etc. This is a snack shack that offers something salty if you’re not in the mood for a cold, tasty New Orleans’ favorite. You never know, you might want to make a meal of your visit, right?
I’m amazed by the amount of people that stop in, as there is no where to eat, however, there is always a line and the parking lot is jam-​packed with cars and people every day of the week. Despite the constant crowds, the employees quickly take orders with a smile. On this particular visit, I tried the sugar-​free nectar (nectar is the greatest flavor ever) and it was really good, so you might want to give it a try if you have dietary restrictions or need to make the sugary delight a little healthier.
Ro-Bear’s will not disappoint, so don’t waste your time stopping at another snowball stand. Trust me.

Tiger’s blood. Stuffed with vanilla ice cream. Fantastic. Sometimes I drive from the Westbank to Ro-Bear’s to fulfill this craving. It’s heaven. BUT… if you haven’t been here before, DON’T GO — it will RUIN all other snowball stands! Forever!

One of the best places to get a snowball if not the best. The staff is always friendly and the service much better than Plum street. Not the mention the snowballs are so much better! But, most importantly they NEVER skimp on the syrup.
Tons of flavors, stuffed snowballs, shakes, malts, and soft serve, oh and plenty of diet flavor choices also. I think they also have stuffed artichokes and tamales.
My personal absolute fave, is coconut with condensed milk!
I’ve been enjoying these deliciously snowballs for over 25 years now and they’ve only gotten better. I’m such a fan of this place I bought a t-​shirt, which I proudly sport.
Worth a trip to Harahan, or if you’re in the hood worth stopping by. I think April — Halloween (def).
One last thing, Very affordable treat as opposed to any of the ice cream parlors.

I grew up in river ridge. now I live in kenner and I would travel any distance to get to robears they are absolutely the best. great place to bring the kids in the summer. the staff is always friendly. i wounldn’t go anywhere eles

I think Ro-Bear’s, for me, is comparable to Plum Street (my favorite snoball stand before trying Ro-Bear’s).
They are probably both and equal distance from my home over on the Westbank, but Ro-Bear’s has a slight advantage being in the suburbs and not requiring me to drive through as much crazy traffic, plus I work on the Eastbank so it’s sometimes close by.
The customer service is WAY better at Ro-Bear’s. You don’t get that incredibly rushed feeling like you do at Plum Street. In fact, the one older lady was super nice and joked about how the snoball would keep my kid up all night on a sugar high. She was correct. It was worthwhile though… their Orchid Vanilla Cream is amazing. I can’t wait to try some other flavors, like the Nectar Cream that other Unilocalers have mentioned in their reviews.
If the heat index remains in the 100s for much longer, I may start making this a daily stop on my way back home. It’s kind of refreshing to enjoy a snoball while stuck in non-​moving traffic on the Huey P Long bridge.

This snoball stand down the street from my office used to be an employee summer favorite before everyone was scattered to the 4 points of the Greater New Orleans Area. Almost weekly, a couple poor souls had to make the run and deliver orders back to the field support office.
Good times.
Ro-​Bears is still tied for my top favorite snoball. They really filled mine with the nectar cream and I’ve got to say it traveled well through my trip through Harahan, River Ridge, Kenner, and finally home.
The little bit of melting that took place during my trek left with a nice consistency that gave me flavor using both spoon and straw options and there wasn’t a white ice shaving to be found at any point.
Plus they remained open in the middle of a thunderstorm. That’s dedication!
I know it’s not hip to venture out into the suburbs but if it’s summer and you’re in the Harahan/​River Ridge area it’s worth the trip.

Best snowballs ever. Get the nectar crème with condensed milk and you’ll be in heaven.
Great prices too!

They have the best soft serve ice cream! When I compared it to 2 other local snoball stands (caseys on w esplanade and another random one) I realized the difference! My fav is strawberry cheesecake flavor stuffed with condensed milk on top. My family gets choc soft serve with oreo mixed in and magic shell on top – can you tell they are choc lovers? Big pieces of oreo are mixed in too. They are generous with the syrup for the snoballs. We tried the hot tamales that were advertised and they were good too (you take them home and heat them yourself) Im curious about their stuffed artichoke next. I just wish they had places to sit outside

Ro-Bear’s is probably one of my favorite places to get snow balls. I have been going here for years and my dad used to go there before he started taking me. Their chocolate is the best I’ve had, rich and yummy. They also have delicious ice cream and shakes (my brother always got the banana shake) and their sundaes are to die for. The staff is always friendly and have lived in the area for years so they know most of the neighbors and their kids and grandkids.

Inevitably, if you ask any New Orleanian which is his favorite snowball stand, the answer is going to be the one closest to his house. As this is the closest to ma hood, its without a doubt the winner. They make sure the give me enough syrup on my nectar snowball to put an elephant into a diabetic coma. mmmm.

Busy joint w/​friendly folks running it!
Small is a decent size already and runs a buck! Cheap!
Whole boatload of flavors and probably 3 are sugar free. They do serve yummy looking soft served icecream, but that you can get anywhere! Snowballs are distinctly New Orleans!
Brought my three cousins all under 10 yrs and the lady was super sweet to them. We were patient and she was a bit slow, but she made the effort seemed worth it.
Parking is scary though — so much traffic and ppl literally parking in the turning driveway BLOCKING entrance/​exits! I guess it’s so freakin hot that only a snowball can cure.