New Orleans · Est. Local Favorite

Take a scoop of
pure New Orleans cold

Hand-shaved snow cones, bold flavors, and that unmistakable NOLA spirit — right here on N. Claiborne Ave.

Made with love
Fresh daily
Local & loved
Colorful snow cones in a cup
New Orleans street scene on Claiborne Avenue

Our Story

Not just shaved ice —
a New Orleans ritual

Sidney's Snowballs sits on N. Claiborne Ave like a little pocket of relief on a humid afternoon. We started with a simple idea: snow cones done right — fine as powder, flavored with real taste, served with the warmth this city is famous for.

Every batch is hand-shaved from the block, layered with syrups that hit different, and presented in that classic paper cone that says you mean business about something cold and sweet. No shortcuts. No nonsense. Just good snowballs, the way New Orleans deserves them.

20+ Flavors available
NOLA Proudly local
Fresh Made to order
Snow cone being prepared at Sidney's Snowballs counter
Close-up of colorful snow cone topping

The Menu

Pick your
color

From the classics everyone knows to bold flavors you didn't know you needed — there's a snowball with your name on it.

Cherry

The one that starts it all — bright, sweet, and impossible to eat just one.

Blue Raspberry

Electric blue with a tang that makes your cheeks pucker in the best way.

Lemon

Clean, sharp, and refreshing — like a lemon squeeze wrapped in snow.

Wild Berry

A deep, jammy blend of berries that tastes like summer in a cone.

Coconut

Creamy, tropical, and subtly sweet — a island escape without the flight.

Mango

Sun-ripened mango flavor that hits right in the middle of paradise.

Lady Blue

Our signature — a NOLA exclusive that's part blue, part magic, all yours.

Mixed

Can't decide? Go full spectrum with a tri-color mountain of flavor.

Ask about our rotating seasonal flavors and special syrups — we're always experimenting.

Visit Us

Come get
something cold

Address 767 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116-2862
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Open seven days a week
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767 N. Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116

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