If you grew up on the East Coast or in the Midwest, you know that real Water Ice isn’t a granular snow cone, shaved ice, or generic Italian ice. It is a smooth, intensely flavorful, wood-paddle scraped masterpiece.

As a Midwest native living in sunny San Diego, I quickly realized one devastating truth: you cannot find authentic water ice out here. I am launching a mobile pop-up cart to change that.

Whether you are a homesick East Coast transplant craving a nostalgic taste of home, a parent looking for a premium, allergen-friendly, dairy-free treat for your kids, or a San Diego foodie looking for the ultimate refreshing summer dessert, this cart is built for you!

Where Is the $5,000 Going?

We are launching as a mobile cart and pop-up stand first, with plans to scale into a permanent fixture. Your pledges will directly fund:

***The Cart & Equipment:** Commercial-grade, insulated storage, three flavor capacity, and our mobile pop-up canopy setup.
***Licensing & Permits:** Securing all health department permits required to operate legally at San Diego markets and beaches.
***Initial Ingredients:** Sourcing premium, real-fruit ingredients to launch with our first three classic flavors.