Pura Vida Shaved Ice and Espresso Bar
1407 Standiford Ave A1, Modesto, CA
Crema's Take
“Their shaved ice is legitimately special—the kind of creamy, flavor-packed treat that keeps people coming back—but your experience here hinges almost entirely on who's behind the counter that day, with some reviewers raving about staff like Kiana while others report frustration with ownership and inconsistent service. The espresso drinks show real care and creativity, but the vibe has noticeably shifted from the bustling hangout it once was. Go if you're willing to take a chance on finding them on a good day, or skip it if you need reliability.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot.
Google Reviews
The owner (the older lady that’s always there) is super rude and money hungry. Ever since she’s been there running the place there’s no one hardly there. There always used to be a long line in the drive thru but everytime I drive by it’s empty. She crossed off/removed all the…
Shoutout to Kiana for the best service tonight and helping us out. Her personality should be awarded for how well she is with guests. She had multiple orders and got everything done so fast. Our favorite shaved ice in the Central Valley and even better when the service matches.…
Pura Vida is a gem! The staff is wonderful, the owner is lovely, and the shaved ice is simply amazing. I discovered this place a couple of months ago and have been returning almost every weekend. The Dreamicle shaved ice, combined with ice cream and condensed milk, is an…
See the photo it says open. It’s 745 on a Friday night, the listing says close at 9 and they closed it. No courtesy. Used to be a great place but lately we’ve been coming here an hour and a half if we’re the closing time and they close and lock everything down and they don’t…
One of my shaved ice didn't have much syrup. I think they were training a girl, so not gonna go too low. Kettle corn is very tasty. Gonna try a smoothie next time
Crema Reviews
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