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Everything you need to know about Good Vices
Italian ice is a frozen dessert made from fruit, sugar, and water. Unlike ice cream or gelato, it's completely dairy-free. Think of it as a smoother, creamier cousin of a snow cone—intensely flavorful and incredibly refreshing!
Yes! All of our Italian ice flavors are 100% vegan friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free. It's made with real fruit and natural ingredients, so everyone can enjoy it—whether you have dietary restrictions or just love great frozen treats.
We have a rotating menu of delicious flavors! Our core flavors include Watermelon, Lemon, Blue Raspberry, Cherry, and Mango. We also offer popular swirl combinations like Rocket Pop, Rainbow, and seasonal specials. Check our Menu page for the full lineup!
Currently, all our flavors contain sugar. We're always exploring new options, so follow us on Instagram to stay updated on any new additions to our menu!
Absolutely! You can choose any combination of flavors for your cup—create your own swirl with 2 or 3 scoops. We also offer fun toppings like Nerds, Sour Patch Kids, Sour Worms, and free sprinkles!
We're all around Richmond! Check our Schedule page for our daily locations, or follow us on Instagram @goodvices.ices for real-time updates. We post at farmers markets, festivals, breweries, neighborhoods, and special events.
Good Vices serves Italian ice throughout the greater Richmond metro area. You can find us at events in Short Pump, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Ashland, and neighborhoods like The Fan, Scott's Addition, Carytown, Church Hill, and the West End. Check our Schedule page for today's location!
Yes! We regularly serve events in Short Pump, Glen Allen, Midlothian, and throughout western Henrico and Chesterfield counties. We also serve Mechanicsville, Ashland, Hanover, and Goochland areas. If you're within about 25 miles of downtown Richmond, we've got you covered.
Our hours vary by location and event. Typically, we operate from 11am-8pm during warmer months (March-October). Check our Schedule page for specific times at each location.
We're most active from March through October when the weather is warm. During the off-season, we do special events and catering. Follow us on social media for updates!
For regular truck visits, we're first-come, first-served. For catering events, you'll book in advance through our Catering page. We're also working on adding pre-order pickup—sign up for notifications!
Yes! We love catering weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, school functions, festivals, and more. We offer three options: drop-off coolers, our vintage push cart with staff, or our full trailer.
We recommend booking 6-8 weeks in advance, especially for weekend events during peak season (May-September). Popular dates like Saturday afternoons book quickly!
Our drop-off cooler starts at $100 (includes 10 servings). Push cart service starts at $300 (includes 25 servings + 1 hr), and trailer service starts at $450 (includes 50 servings + 1 hr). Final pricing depends on guest count, location, and duration.
We primarily serve the greater Richmond area, including Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and Goochland counties. We regularly cater events in Short Pump, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, and Ashland. For events further out, contact us—we may be able to accommodate with a travel fee.
Absolutely! We work with schools throughout Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, and the City of Richmond. We do field days, end-of-year parties, fundraisers, PTA events, and more. Schools can earn up to 25% back! Visit our Schools page to learn more.
We serve swim teams in GRAL (Greater Richmond Aquatic League), CAL (Commonwealth Aquatic League), and other Richmond-area swim leagues. We provide season-long partnerships where athletes eat free on meet day, and teams earn up to 25% back. Visit our Pools page for details.
We monitor weather closely. For severe weather, we'll work with you to reschedule or find alternative arrangements. Specific cancellation policies are outlined in your booking agreement.
Our Italian ice doesn't contain nuts as an ingredient. We don't use ingredients that contain nuts in our production facility.
Yes! All of our Italian ice flavors are gluten-free. Some toppings may contain gluten, so please ask if you have concerns.
Our Italian ice is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Ingredients vary by flavor—contact us for specific ingredient information if you have allergies.
We accept cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. For catering, we also accept Venmo, Zelle, and checks.
A 2-scoop cup is $6, and a 3-scoop cup is $8. Candy toppings are $1 each, and sprinkles are free!
For catering and large orders, we offer package pricing. Contact us through our Catering page for a custom quote.
We're always looking for friendly, energetic people to join our crew! Check out our Careers page for current openings and to apply.
We love supporting our community! If you have a partnership or sponsorship opportunity, reach out through our Contact page and we'll be happy to chat.
We're here to help! Reach out and we'll get back to you ASAP.