Nothing offers sweet relief on a scorching summer day like an icy-cold snow cone. From soft shaved ice in classic fruity flavors to over-the-top confections topped with candy, whipped cream, and served in hollowed-out watermelons, snow cones these days are the perfect warm-weather treat for both kids and kids at heart. Here are 10 favorite Fort Worth-area snow cone shops (presented alphabetically) where the ice is fluffy, the flavors are bold, and the brain freezes are totally worth it.

Daesy’s Tropical Sno
This sweet, family-run Arlington shop takes pride in offering high-quality, hand-shaved snow cones at budget-friendly prices (which customers have rewarded with a 4.9-star rating and more than 200 reviews on Google). Daesy’s serves up hundreds of snow cone flavors, including sugar-free options. Every Wednesday, customers can enjoy a special treat: four different popsicles, each priced at $3. Recent creative flavors have included Big Red, peach coconilla, and lime berry. Loyal visitors can earn extra discounts through punch cards — after nine purchases, the 10th snow cone is on the house. Open 1-8 pm daily; closed Monday. 3814 Little Rd., Arlington.

Funky Munky Shaved Ice
With locations all over North Texas, Funky Munky handcrafts shaved ice creations in signature “fancy flavors” like banana pudding and pineapple upside down cake. Each snow cone can also be customized with creamy toppings, ice cream scoops, and sprinkles. The original Funky Munky is in Weatherford (134 College Park Dr.), and while there’s currently no Fort Worth location, their shaved ice treats can be found at shops in Aledo (134 College Park Dr.), McKinney, Frisco, Glen Rose, Granbury, and more. Hours of operation may vary.

Mr. Jon’s Shaved Ice
This longtime Fort Worth favorite is set up in a Texaco gas station parking lot off the bricks of Camp Bowie Boulevard at Merrick Street. Owner Jon Anderson draws crowds with his authentic New Orleans-inspired snowballs — each topped with a Dum Dum lollipop. Fans particularly love Mr. Jon’s sour snow cones, which come in varying levels of tartness — from “a little sour” to a “sour that can make you cry.” As a fun tradition, customers get to “leave their mark” by drawing on and signing the wooden benches outside the stand. Open 1-10 pm Wednesday-Monday and 1-6 pm Tuesday. 5200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth.

Natalie’s Snow Shack
A family-run snow cone stand in Azle, Natalie’s has been scooping out delicious icy treats for two decades. Ensuring each snow cone is an extra sweet treat, their specialty flavors come topped with confections like Zebra Cakes, marshmallows, or vanilla wafers. A unique mystery snow cone offers a surprise mix of flavors and treats that change regularly. To keep little ones entertained, Natalie’s provides a patio-covered playground area complete with Hopscotch and Connect 4, as well as the oversized Natalie’s Big Blue Chair — perfect for photo ops and making memories. Open 12-7 Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday. 404 W. Main St., Azle.

  Sweet-tooth cravings can be satisfied with any specialty flavor at Natalie’s Show Shack in Azle.Instagram/Natalie Brister

Polar Penguin’s Snowcones
The popular North Richland Hills shop not only offers 120 different snow cone varieties and two-flavor custom combos, but it also serves sweet confections like house-made ice cream, a “Fantastic Four” dessert platter, frost bites (warm, crispy waffle bites stuffed with chocolate and vanilla Bavarian cream), and a “fruitalicious” waffle bowl sundae. Snow cones can be served inside a coconut, pineapple, or watermelon for a visual and taste “extravaganza.” Polar Penguin’s features a covered seating area equipped with fans and music, plus an Olaf-themed photo spot — perfect for Frozen fans who want to snap that frosty selfie. Open 2-9 pm Monday-Thursday and 11 am-9 pm Friday-Sunday. 6714 Smithfield Rd. Suite 1, North Richland Hills.

Shiver Shack
Since 2004, New Orleans-themed Shiver Shack has been a go-to spot in Watauga for giant snow cones in more than 100 classic flavors, plus sours, sugar-free varieties, and themed flavors like Barbie and Transformers. Along with New Orleans-style snow balls, the stand also offers snacks such as nachos and Hot Cheetos, cotton candy, and pecan pie. While it may not be Mardi Gras every day, every Tuesday is Fat Tuesday, when all snow cones are BOGO (buy one, get one half-off). As a sweet little surprise, each snow cone comes topped with a jellybean — affectionately called a “penguin egg.” Open 2-9:30 pm Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday. 5929 Watauga Rd., Watauga.

SnoCone Love
With the tagline “We sell love, not snocones,” SnoCone Love in south Fort Worth draws fans from all over town to its quaint blue and purple stand serving up some of the best ‘cones in the area. The menu features classic flavors such as blueberry and peach, but also has a variety of sours, whipped creams, and Mexican-inspired flavors such as chamoyada and dulce de leche. Customers can choose toppings ranging from peach rings and chocolate sauce to Kool Aid pickles and the Candy of the Day. Open 4-9 pm Monday-Friday and 2-9 pm Saturday-Sunday. 5795 Crowley Rd., Fort Worth.

  Snow Exciting gets patriotic for the 4th of July.Facebook/Snow Exciting

Snow Exciting
With a great location in the parking lot of the Sokol Fort Worth gymnastics facility on Boat Club Road, this family-owned snow cone truck has been serving the community for more than 10 years. Snow Exciting offers more than 60 fun flavors (made with pure cane sugar) that can be topped with Hershey’s syrup, ice cream, sour spray, diced pickles, and more. There are shaded picnic tables outside, as well as a convenient drive-thru window. Open 12-10 pm daily. 6500 Boat Club Rd., Fort Worth.

Sol y Luna Snowball
Featuring Mexican-inspired flavors like horchata and tamarind, Sol y Luna Snowball - which started as a food truck in 2013 - has become a beloved snow cone stop in north Fort Worth. Its signature menu item, decadent, dessert-style snowballs, can be enhanced with sweets like Nutty Buddy bars either stuffed inside or added on top. The menu includes a variety of traditional and specialty flavors like peaches n’ cream or “piccadilly,” as well as snacks like nachos or elotes. Open 12-9 pm daily. 2401 NW 25th St., Fort Worth.

  Sol y Luna offers Mexican-inspired flavors like horchata and tamarind, topped with an extra something sweet.

Sweetzy’s Snowcones
What started as two sisters’ pandemic passion project has grown into one of the most popular snow cone shops in Fort Worth. Sweetzy’s is known for its Instagrammable snow cone presentation, serving customers their favorite icy treats inside hollowed-out bowls of watermelon or pineapple. They offer more than 100 flavors and special candy combinations like Nerds and gummy worms. Customers can beat the heat under umbrella-shaded seating or pull up to the the drive-thru. Open 12-9 pm daily. 3400 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth.