At the end of a warm sunny summer day as the sun dips over Broad Creek on the island of Hilton Head there is one place destined to have a long line and smiling faces, Snow Cones by Chris. Owned by Christian Sudduth and established in 2013 this snow cone or if you want to get fancy shaved ice shop has seen not only continual growth but something of a cult following. His customers keep returning not just for the unique and all natural flavors but for his Lego collection. With nearly 200 Lego creations on display and a new ones being displayed regularly Snow Cone’s by Chris has become a popular tourist destination within its own right even seeing number 1 restaurant on sites like TripAdvisor for consecutive years. From an impressive 5 ft long 30lb replica of the Titanic to several animatronic designs such as a pair converse sneakers with one shoe tapping as though in waiting. He has also creatively designed a Lego man cross country skiing in full motion and chicks sprouting from their egg shells for everyone’s delight.
His designs are a treat for kids and Lego enthusiast. Christian also specializes in portrait art with Legos and he has been hired for several commissions. His art really speaks for itself when you pay his shop a visit you will see just how passionate he is. His snow cones are by far the best quality on the island and you can tell Christian really loves what he does and it shows, “If you love what you do and can make money doing it,then you never have to go to work.” Snow Cones by Chris is located at the Palmetto Bay Marina at 114 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island SC. Just a short drive from popular resorts like the Marriott Grande Ocean and Marriott’s Monarch in Sea Pines Resort with hours of 1:00pm to 8:00pm Memorial Day through Labor Day with off peak hours on warm days in the off season.
