After 18 years on Slauson Avenue in South L.A., the Snoball Shop has decided to close its doors Saturday, August 31. Although it has been a staple in the Windsor Hills community for almost two decades, the New Orleans inspired eatery will no longer be serving shaved ice and beloved funnel cakes on Overhill. The shop announced its closing on Wednesday, August 21, and since has received an overflow of online support and in-person visits. Store manager and co-owner Jason Johnson shared with the Los Angeles Sentinel this is not a goodbye, but rather a see you later.
“As of right now, although we’re closing, it feels great to see so many people I haven’t seen in awhile come by and support us in our last days. Everyone is supporting and it feels good to see people happy, even though they’re sad because we’re closing but they’re happy to see the business booming on its way out,” Johnson said.
“I want people to know we’re still available for events and available for bookings via email or through the Snoball website. Continue to do what you’ve been doing, and that’s supporting us.”
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The closing has garnered a lot of attention online and as the line continues to wrap around the property, Johnson mentioned the inconsistencies in foot traffic along with vandalism, are the two main reasons the shop will no longer be open. As their time on Slauson comes to an end, customers can still get their Snoball fix at this year’s 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, October 19.
“We’ll definitely be at the Taste of Soul this year. We love doing the Taste of Soul, that’s one the biggest things we participate in and last year we did so well that we can’t wait for this year. I want people to come out and support us on our last day on Slauson and have a good time. Don’t come as a customer, come as family. We’re saying goodbye to Slauson not to the Snoball Shop, we are Snoballs. Snoballs is forever,” added Johnson.
Book the Snoball Shop for private events at [email protected] and catch them at the Taste of Soul on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
