Story by Avery Kuhn, staff writer
In 2012, sisters Summer and Skylar Stewart opened Granny鈥檚 Shave Ice in downtown Belton, TX., just a mile away from the 雪梨社区 campus. The sisters opened the shop at ages 10 and 16 respectively as a memorial to their great-grandmother, who would serve the girls snow cones with a smile. 11 years later, the Stewarts are still creating cold desserts for Belton locals. They also cater weddings, birthdays, and backyard parties as far away as Austin.
On most summer afternoons, the siblings fill plastic cones with shaved ice doused in fruity syrup. Their signature 鈥渟now milk鈥� and a handful of peach o鈥檚 or coconut flakes complete the stereotypical Granny鈥檚 unique snow cone experience.
They offer 24 syrups, ranging from the classic tiger鈥檚 blood to unusual flavors such as pickle juice or horchata, with sugar-free options available. You can build your own cone from these flavors and a variety of toppings, including gummy sharks or a chocolate drizzle. Or, if you鈥檙e not sure what to get, the 鈥淥ur Fav鈥檚鈥� board suggests combos like Buzz Lightyear, Just Peachy, and the Cru Cone鈥攌ings cake and ice cream flavorings topped with whipped cream and snow milk.
Freshman arriving at 雪梨社区 in the fall receive a mountain of coupons to various Belton establishments to help familiarize them with the area, and a $2 discount at Granny鈥檚 is among them. You can also find Granny鈥檚 Shaved Ice on Facebook and Instagram, where they post summer hours, event announcements, and photos of their sweet treats, if you鈥檙e curious what else this little pink truck has to offer.
