Hansen's, a beloved family-run sno-ball stand since 1939, serves up heavenly soft shaved ice topped with vibrant homemade syrups, making it a must-visit NOLA gem.
"The original creator of sno-balls, famous for its cream of nectar flavor, offering a unique summertime treat." - Regan Stephens
"Sno-ball season is designated by the gradual reopening of the many beloved stands devoted to the local specialty, usually sometime in March (or earlier, depending on the weather and when Mardi Gras falls). Easily confused with snow cones but different entirely in texture, the New Orleans version uses finely shaved, fluffy ice made from a specific machine. No trip to New Orleans is complete without a visit to the James Beard Award-winning Hansen’s." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff
"While it’s not a restaurant, Hansen’s Sno-Bliz was named an America’s Classic in 2014. Ernest and Mary Hansen opened the stand in 1939 after Earnest developed the Sno-Bliz machine which turns ice into the finest snow, all the better to soak up fruity flavors. The business is now run by their granddaughter Ashley Hansen. So go ahead, head Uptown for award-winning silky shaved ice flavored with the likes of honey lavender, cardamom and pink peppermint." - Beth D'Addono
"Ernest and Mary Hansen first opened the doors to this iconic sno-ball stand in 1939, after George Ortolano and Hansen built the city’s first electric ice-shaving machines. Today, their granddaughter Ashley Hansen and family run the summertime favorite, which has become a destination all its own, winning a James Beard in the American Classics category in 2014. Get the cream of nectar, a passionfruit-satsuma mix, or any of their specialty flavors or toppings, like charred peach syrup or bananas Foster on top." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff
"Ernest and Mary Hansen first opened the doors to this iconic sno-ball stand in 1939, after George Ortolano and Hansen built the city’s first electric ice-shaving machines. Today, their granddaughter Ashley Hansen and family run the summertime favorite, which has become a destination all its own, winning a James Beard in the American Classics category in 2014. Get the cream of nectar, a passionfruit-satsuma mix, or any of their specialty flavors or toppings, like charred peach syrup or bananas Foster on top." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff
