Funky Munky’s top five best-selling snow cones ranked

BY MADALYNN DAVIS

Contributing Writer

It’s that time of year again when the Texas sun shows no mercy. With summer quickly approaching, I was on the hunt for something to cool me off, and preferably something sweet, thanks to my insane sweet tooth. 

While doom-scrolling on TikTok, I stumbled upon the most glorious thing I’d seen in a while: The local snow cone stand in Stephenville, Funky Munky, was opening in just two days.

As a self-proclaimed snow cone connoisseur, I felt it was my civic duty to give my expert opinion on the top five most popular snow cones purchased at Funky Munky in Stephenville. 

But I couldn’t just selfishly experience this all by myself; I had to recruit some help. I gathered three Tarleton students who know their sweet treats inside and out: Ava May, Gabby Dodd and Skye Calderon.

Each snow cone was ordered as a small, or as they call it, a chimp. We got them with the tops off, meaning they didn’t have the dome on top. The flavors we tried were suggested from the Fancy Flavors menu. 

With that, the ranking begins from bottom to top: the top five snow cones at Funky Munky, based on the workers’ recommendations.

5. Dr. Pepper

According to the Funky Munky website, the Dr. Pepper snow cone is described as plain shaved ice with Dr. Pepper syrup. They also offer a gourmet option called the “Dr. Pepper Dream,” which includes the same base but is topped with their homemade cream. 

We were told we received the regular Dr. Pepper snow cone; however, despite that description, ours came topped with a generous amount of their homemade sweet cream. So much so that it completely masked the Dr. Pepper flavor. 

As a Dr. Pepper lover, I was disappointed because I was hoping for the classic flavor I love. The ice of the snow cone was very soft and did not contain large chunks, which made it easy to eat. It wasn’t too sweet, but with the cream, it was hard to judge the true sweetness. 

Overall, this snow cone was good, but without the cream, it would have been a bit higher on the list. My recommendation to fellow Dr. Pepper lovers is to order it, but try it without the cream.

4. Cowboy Kid

According to the Funky Munky website, the Cowboy Kid is a root beer snow, stuffed with a scoop of ice cream, topped with whipped topping and a cherry. As someone who personally does not like root beer, this one was a hard no. 

It had a spot-on root beer flavor, which was surprising to us, because sometimes root beer flavoring isn't always accurate. 

“The ice cream and whipped cream were a nice touch, but that really sold it to me as a root beer float,” Dodd said. “If I wanted something like a float, I would just go get an actual root beer float.” 

The ice consistency remained the same throughout the testing, which was a plus, because no one wants inconsistent shaved ice. The ratio of ice cream and whipped topping to the snow cone was well-balanced. Neither seemed to overpower the other. 

Die-hard root beer fans would definitely enjoy this one; however, for those who simply like root beer or floats, the general consensus would be to stick with a root beer float.

3. The New One

According to the Funky Munky website, The New One is a mix of pina colada, blue coconut and pineapple snow stuffed with a scoop of ice cream and topped with homemade cream. This one was good and definitely smelled like summer in a cup. 

All of the flavors paired nicely together. Though according to Calderon and Dodd, they didn't enjoy it as much, because they were getting different flavors with every bite they took. The snow cone was a bit too syrupy for some as well. 

The sweetness level for The New One was probably a solid nine out of 10. Considering the three different flavors plus ice cream and the cream, it was a lot — not in a bad or a good way, just not for everyone. The color of this snow cone was the prettiest out of all of them. It looked like a green and blue tie-dye. 

Tropical lovers will enjoy this snow cone, but to tone it down if needed, try it without the ice cream and cream. For those who aren't fans of tropical flavors, I would suggest choosing another option.

2. Rockin Roo

According to the Funky Munky website, the Rockin' Roo is a wedding cake and blue coconut snow stuffed with a scoop of ice cream and topped with homemade cream. It's also stated on the website that it's their most popular flavor.

“The wedding cake overpowers the blue coconut, but it's still a great snow cone,” May said. 

To be honest, I am not a fan of almondy flavors in anything but cake. However, I was overruled by my cohorts, who enjoyed the wedding cake flavor, placing it at number two on the list. 

The ice cream added a good creaminess that paired well with the almond flavor, and the color was a beautiful blue. Despite the overpowering wedding cake flavor, it was rich and flavorful, making it easy to see why this is their most popular snow cone. 

For wedding cake and almond flavor lovers, this one is a must-try, with its authentic taste standing out in every bite.

1. The Wedgie

According to the Funky Munky website, The Wedgie is a strawberry cheesecake snow, with an actual slice of cheesecake, whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs and strawberry drizzle. This one was a showstopper. 

The flavor of the strawberry cheesecake snow was by far the best we had tasted. It also came with a slice of cheesecake, accompanied by whipped cream, strawberry jam (or what seemed to be jam) and graham cracker crumbs on top. 

This all paired so nicely with the snow cone. With the others we had tested, the homemade cream seemed to get in the way at times. But, surprisingly, all of these items did the complete opposite for this one. 

The cheesecake added a smooth, creamy touch, which seems to be something snow cone lovers enjoy, since most snow cones here are topped with ice cream or homemade cream. Visually, this was the best-looking snow cone, in addition to its flavor. 

Everyone agreed this was the most outstanding snow cone of the day. Overall, The Wedgie is a cheesecake lover's dream, with each bite being better than the last. It was a beautiful combination of everything a snow cone connoisseur wants and needs.

Whatever type of snow cone strikes your fancy, Funky Munky has something to satisfy it. This list is just based on their top five sellers, but it’s worth trying a few different flavors to make a personal favorites list.