Cool Off With Hawaiian Shaved Ice In Kentucky At The Popular Big Mike’s Shaved Ice In Louisville

When things start to heat up in The Bluegrass State, there's really only one option: Big Mike's. This Louisville shaved ice shack has been keeping Kentuckians cool since 2013, dishing out gargantuan cups of this colorful, flavorful frozen dessert to the masses. Whether you're into classic cherry or blue raspberry, or craving a taste of the tropics à la mango or pineapple, this shaved ice shack in Kentucky will satisfy your every craving -- and keep you cool, too!

Big Mike's Shaved Ice is a bright yellow 'shack' located right on Bardstown Road in Louisville.

Big Mike's also has a mobile shaved ice truck that can be booked for parties and events!

Big Mike's has 20 flavors that can be mixed and matched in a near-endless amount of ways.

(There's probably a mathematical equation to determine just how many, but suffice it to say: it's a lot!)

What is shaved ice, exactly?

It's a cup of ice that's been shaved down from a massive block of ice. Shaved ice is light and fluffy, similar in texture to snow.

Once the ice is shaved, a generous amount of flavored syrup is poured over the ice, just like traditional snow cones. The ice absorbs the flavoring and served in a cup.

Simply put, shaved ice is delicious.

The prices at Big Mike's are reasonable, and the portions are plentiful. A small cup is just $2!

The ice shack was started by Michael Buchanan when he was just 15 years old, and has quickly become the coolest place in town.

Folks come from far and wide, often standing in long lines, to try this tasty frozen treat.

Because when it comes to shaved ice, Big Mike's is the best.

Visit Big Mike's at 1265 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY, 40204. This shaved ice shack is open seasonally, and hours can be found at the Big Mike's Shaved Ice Facebook page.

For another cool treat in Kentucky, be sure to check out the Dairy Bar in Whitley City!