Reviews of Island Vintage Shave Ice. (Bakery) in Honolulu (Hawaii).

Island Vintage Shave Ice

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2201 Kalākaua Ave Kiosk B-1, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

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Reviews of Island Vintage Shave Ice

Kevin Chau

I loved Island Vintage Shave Ice, went there twice during my visit to Honolulu. We got the Heavenly Lilikoi and the Hawaiian Rainbow and both tasted delicious. The syrup tasted fresh and not artificial and the toppings were very fresh as well. I wish I was able to try all the flavors but alas. The line does get fairly long as long as is waiting for your shaved ice as it is done in a small shack with one or two people depending on the time of the day. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth it to try at least once while you're there.

Geoffrey Hill

We always stop here to get the shave ice! It’s so good. During this trip, the line was super long every time! I go back and forth on whether the line and wait is worth, but I’d say it’s definitely worth it if you haven’t tried it. It’s so refreshing and fun! I would recommend trying an off time between lunch and dinner if you’re hoping to avoid the lines - if you’re feeling a fun dessert, so is everyone else staying on Main Street. That said, give it shot. Super good and certainly my favorite.

Adyasha Pradhan

It’s a must for anyone going to Oahu. I have tried almost all the flavors they provide. All of them were so good. Definitely recommend. The queue will always be long, but it’s worth the wait! Just take the serving to sit and enjoy amidst the lit torches, very close the shop. They use fresh fruit to make the syrup and that should be reason why it tastes so good. There are 2 or 3 gentlemen working diligently and creating these masterpieces- kudos to them!!

Karla Horvat

By far my favorite shave ice in Oahu. We came here almost every day! Their shave ice is super fine and fluffy, and unlike many other stores they use natural flavoring. Instead of being sickly sweet, this shave ice is very refreshing, and the perfect afternoon treat. I’d recommend going during the day because at night the lines get crazy long- but honestly worth the wait.

Dilan Herath

Amazing experience! The line took some time (15 min) but it was well worth it! The ice was really soft and fine. The flavor toppings were perfectly sweetened without being overbearing. The first bite until the last were delicious!! Will definitely come back for more. The Heavenly Lilikoi was filled with delicious local flavors.

Grace Tran

This place doesn't even need my review, but it was so good I just had to 😅 We went here twice because it was my favorite dessert I had during our 6-day visit to Oahu. Oh my gosh. It just melts in your mouth. And the flavors! Sweet but not too sweet. And even if you order a signature item (which is more affordable/better value), you can also customize flavors if you want (though it's limited). No one takes your order - you just order on a screen at the front. (You can see a guy making the orders right there, though... so you know it's fresh!) So you better know what you want by the time you get up there, cause most likely there will be many people in line behind you eagerly waiting to order (which was the case both times we went). Once we waited about 10 minutes, the other time we waited about 30. I also wish they were a bit more generous with the toppings... But I can't complain. It tastes delicious. I will definitely be missing this badly!!

KT

We visited Hawaii and tried this place because the review was quite high. I have to say that this is also one of our best shave ice place we have been too. It's so good and a bit different from a lot of places we have tried. No wonder it earns itself such a high rating. But one thing I have to say negative about this is the portion size is quite small. We didn't assume it will be that small compare to the image on their menu. They have use a different plating when we purchase it. But I still recommend this for anyone who is visiting to Hawaii.

Naveen Kumar.M

Ordered mango and coconut with boba flavour. It was amazing, especially boba It was extremely soft and mango flavoured. My first shaved ice cream experience was amazing. Hawaii trip is incomplete without shaved ice. This stores has quite a couple of options as shown in my pic. Order at the kiosk and get your ice in a minute. There are lots of benches to sit and enjoy nature while you are looking to have your ice.

Robert Johnson

This place was awesome. The lines are sometimes long but the shaved ice is great and so is the service. We actually visited twice. One side note, they don’t take your order, you simply key it in when you get to the front of the line and wait for your name to be called. It really efficient…. If you’re in the area, stop by and enjoy!!

Matthew Hsu

Excellent shave ice. Great flavors and the ice is soft and fluffy. Depending on the time of day the line and wait could be quite long. You place the order on a tablet at the food stand. I prefer this to Matsumoto's and it is right there on Waikiki.

aleks dude

The shaved ice here is good. Flavorful and refreshing. It's abit pricey though. Also, depending on the time,.. it looks like you might have to wait in line. Because this is an outdoor stand,.. you'll have to walk down to find some tables to sit and enjoy your shaved ice.

Camden

A small shaved ice stand in the heart of Waikiki! Shaved ice was really good, plenty of different fruity flavors with all sorts of variety. Ordering was easy with a line behind a tablet kiosk, and the two workers making orders and calling them out. Simple and easy... and most importantly DELICIOUS!

J C

I first had a Hawaiian style shaved ice from Maui and it was honestly terrible so I had no expectation at all. While walking this street, we saw people always line up for this shop so we decided to try it out. And boom! It blew our minds, shave ice was so tasty. Pricing is $10+

Erick Liu

Got the most popular item the Heavenly Lilikoi. The flavor combo is definitely over hyped but I won’t take off points for the shop itself. Haven’t tried out other flavors but was definitely going to get a flavor that is more Asian and creamy such as coconut. They forgot to include frozen yogurt in the order initially but happily and proactively offered to give us the yogurt in a separate bowl. Nice treat if you haven’t tried shaved ice before but definitely not something I personally would crave.

Irene Tang

My favorite shave ice spot (prefer this over the famous Matsumoto). There’s often lines to wait but the syrup is made with real fruit and tastes amazing.

Momo

Delicious! Ice was so soft. Melt in mouth instantly, no need to chew. Worth the wait. I wished they have more choices for the flavors tho. I got coconut, pineapple, and strawberry flavor with condenser milk topped. For strawberry flavor, they use fresh strawberry puree instead of syrup. It was pretty delicious.

Allison Woodward

Worth the hype! Island Vintage Shave Ice is so incredibly delicious and a must have treat. The stand is located on the ground floor near the green space of the Royal Hawaiian. Even with lots of orders they were relatively quick (about 10 minutes) and so refreshing. You place your order on a tablet and wait to be called. Lots of benches nearby as well. You can't go wrong with any order.

Francisco Alcaraz

This is some solid shaved ice that is well worth the wait for the line you'll see. The line may take a bit, but this is not due to sluggish service; this is due to customers taking a while in the self-serve register. You can order the pre-made shave ice cups or you can build your own. You can add things like strawberry, soft ice cream, frozen yogurt, and etc. I got the mango shaved ice and it was delicious!

Gay Vagabond

Yum! The shaved ice is an unique and delicious experience. The shack uses soft ice cream topped by flavored shaved ice. You get a mountain of flavor. Add the popping candy and your mouth explodes with pleasure. There are several different flavors and I admit to trying several. This place lures you in.

Justine LaLa Story

This is my favorite shave ice spot so far. Since the exterior shop in front of Royal Hawaiian center is always crowded and waiting time is very long, I go to the one at Marriot near the zoo. Self ordering system, usually very few people and you get to sit down to enjoy the shave ice. My favorite is Heavenly Lilikoi. Lilikoi boba is amazing, strawberry syrup, sharp refreshing yogurt soft serve inside… so good. .

Shayna Pan

Best shaved ice in Waikiki!! I went here 3 times during my 7 day stay. There is a line but it is worth the wait. It is card only so keep that in mind! I asked to try some acai fruit syrup with my shaved ice and they were nice enough to give me some 😊. …

Adam Belmabkhout

Delicious, fast and clean. You order using a pad, the menu is clear and has popular options. The price is fair for how good the shaved ice is. Highly recommend.

mansi gupta

Omggg best shaved ice on the island is here!!! Definitely try their tropical island and rainbow island, suchhh goood flavors, amazing mochi and popping boba 😍 I always had to wait in a long line to get these 😭 but so worth it, and line moves fast. I just think that it is on a pricey side ($12 for one shaved ice with tax). But taste is top class!!

Kate Jo

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I’ve tried shave ice from five diffrent got good reviewed ones so far. This brand shave ice is the best so far. I’ve tried from other branches, and it was all good. I don't like artificial syrup flavours. Island vintage shave ice got more natural which is amazing 😋🙌

MB G

I think their shave ice is better than Matsumoto's! It's still sweet, but Matsumoto's was sweeter and more artificial tasting; I ended up throwing away the remaining liquid in the bowl because it was way too sweet. But I gobbled up all of the Island Vintage shave ice! Their mochi is way better than Matsumoto's too! The tanginess from the frozen yogurt went well with it too. I tried the Heavenly Lilikoi and Green Island during my stay in Waikiki. I liked both a lot, but my only compliant was that the matcha flavor was rather muted. I think maybe the yuzu over powered it? I'd still eat it again though!

Maen Allaga

Best shave ice in all Hawaii. Hands down. There’s no place that can match Island Vintage’s shave ice! The way they mix ingredients with the ice and ice cream is amazing!

Tracy

It was so good we came back twice! Flavours were super fresh and did not taste artificial. I wasnt the biggest fan of the mint lychee flavor but the passionfruit and strawberry were my favorite. The mochi was also my favorite topping they had!

Kaycie Wallace

This was my first real Hawaiian shave ice experience and it was incredible!! The natural flavors really made all of the difference. I got the Hawaiian rainbow and I loved the combination of the mango, coconut, and strawberry flavors. It was super creamy and I can’t wait to return to Hawaii for more!

Elsy Chow

Popular! This place seems busy all day and even busier at night. I had the heavenly lilikoi. The shave ice was quite good. Mixed with ice cream. The mochi was light and chewy. The pearls were delicious. A little sweeter than I would like. Long waits and a little on the pricey side but overall quite yummy.

Daffodil C

Absolutely LOVE the lilikoi shaved ice. The mochi is so chewy and soft! 10/10 would recommend. The serving size is perfect- not too much and not too small. Highly recommend ordering in the afternoon as the lines are super short, in the evening lines can get super long.

Christina Ng

Pretty shaved ice. Since we didn’t have a car we didn’t get to go to our regular places. Got a make your own with Lilikoi and yuzu. Fresh natural flavors. Nice ordering and paying on a tablet and they serve it pretty fast. Would come here again. They don’t have as many flavors as we like but they have the main ones.

Nina V

We came one night when the soft service ice cream machine was “down”. So, we returned a different night and loved the fresh/authentic syrups (lychee mint and passion fruit) and the very soft and generous homemade mochi portion. Make your own was the way we went since popping boba really isn’t our favorite.

Dyanna Volek

First of all - it’s located right on the street in a stall in front of the Royal Hawaiian’s food court. One of the most popular shaved ice places on the island is right in the middle of traffic. We went on a Thursday morning at 11am but there was no line. We were shocked. I ordered the Tropical and my husband ordered the Green Island. Both were delicious and large, but I preferred the soft ice cream in mine vs the frozen yogurt in his. The Mochi is freshly-made and pillow soft. The popping boba was a nice textural addition. It was worth the trip!

Kim Suh

Great and flavorful shave ice with a lot of fruit and mochi. The syrup tasted super fresh definitely tell they used a natural flavoring for the ice. The toppings they used like the mochi and jam were also really great. Would definitely put in top 3 shave ice places to visit in Hawaii. Honestly I’m leaving it with 4 stars because it was 11 dollars 🙃🙃🙃

Elizabeth Yeh

this is the best shaved ice in Oahu! I would say the quality here is powdery or snow like, so buttery smooth. This is my opinion is the best type of ice dessert! We got the heavenly lilikoi, which is one of their signature and most popular dessert. I love lilikoi, which is passion fruit, and they also have strawberry, yogurt, popping boba and mochi in this flavor. I think it’s already very sweet but there is an option to add condensed milk and we all know what a perfect pair condensed milk and shaved ice make! Highly recommend going to this place to get shaved ice!

Andy

Shaved ice was very soft and flavourful, we added extra mochi but still found it to be very little, should have an option to add more. Other than that it was really good

C N

Not the best shaved ice. There are definitely better places. The flavoring wasn't consistent throughout and they had small portions.

Iris Chen

Instagrammable nice shaved ice! Had to wait for about 15 mins in line. We got matcha & yuzu, and berries flavor. Recommend the berries more, surprisingly it was less sweeter than the matcha yuzu one.

Arielle Goldstein

Delicious shave ice, great after a day out! I had the super island, it was great! Not super clear that the iPad is used for ordering, I was not the only customer in line confused by that. I wish I had had it a second time before I left the island, but that just means I'll need to come back!

Thao Nguyen

We got mango and passion fruit shaved ice, so good! Great snack while watching the awesome performance in the center area.

C Kim

A nice spot for a heaping shave ice after a day on the beach. The syrups are the right amount of sweet, and the core of soft serve blended well with the soft shave ice. Digged the popping boba and mochi too.

Albert Vo

I enjoyed the lychee mint, lilikoi, mango, azuki beans & soft serve ice cream with condensed milk puree. It was refreshing and satisfying.

Kenjiro Yagi

Small booth where one poor worker had to take on all the orders, but I thought it was worth it. Orders are all made on a touchpad while humans just make the orders. Shaved ice is a little expensive at ~$11. The toppings were average, but the shaved ice had great texture. Plenty of nice places to sit around while you eat and chat.

Sharon Ho

Best shaved ice I ever had! The fruits were very fresh and the flavor did not taste artificial at all

J BK

I believe this is a popular place in Hawaii. Nice, refreshing shaved ice but I portion was small. I heard it was bigger before. Bit pricey as well.

Alexander Chiou

This place is fairly tourist trappy with a long wait (20-45 minutes), but this place is actually worth it. The shaved ice is really good; the ice cream, shaved ice, and popping boba really come together! This is definitely one of the better things we had both times while we were in Oahu.

Christina Malena

Seems expensive, but really isn't if you break it down! We got the coconut dream (sub blue coconut) and it was really good! Fresh fruit flavors, super fresh mochi, popping boba, snow cap, AND ice cream.

kuldeep kumar

Amazing ice cream. We almost passed on trying this ice cream here because of long lines this place has, but it was totally worth it. We got the tropical island from the signature shave ice menu. This has popping boba and mochi on the side and inside the shaped ice, it had vanilla soft icecream. The flavors were on point. Highly recommend trying this if you are around Waikiki beach.

Greg Yang

Had the passionfruit flavor and was pleasantly surprised at how good it is. The only thing I would fix is that it was a bit too sweet: the tip is about just right in sweetness but it gets too sweet at the bottom (due to gravity)

Dude

In A Nutshell: -If you visit Waikiki you'll more than likely stroll past Island Vintage Shave Ice which is situated on busy Kalakaua Ave. -It's a small shop w/ a window to place your to-go order of Hawaiian shave ice. -The specialty is their Heavenly Lilikoi, which consists of: lilikoi, strawberry, organic frozen yogurt, lilikoi popping boba, mochi & snow cap. -Enjoy your shave ice by finding a place to sit down around the Royal Hawaiian Center while people watching. Overall, when you are visiting Hawaii, you need to make sure to grab some shave ice to complete the experience.

YW Choi

Mango is too bad... I don't recommend it. But, fashion fruits and strawberry taste is so nice and cool.

Stella Han

Love that they’re open relatively later than most places in Waikiki. They found a way to mix ice AND cream (froyo/soft serve) and make it taste good. Their shaved ice was a too big for 1 person, but too small for 2.

Julia G

Once you have island vintage shave ice, everything else just kind of tastes fake and can’t live up. I love the heavenly lilikoi. The kiosk in front of the mall has you place your own order on a screen, there was no line in the afternoon, but it can get very busy at night after dinner.

J L

This is a kiosk in front of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Long line but move fast. Their shaved ice is very good with lots of different flavors!

HG 808

A small kiosk that packs an ono punch! Not a local, but even local friends agree this is the best shave ice on island. From the mochi to the bursting boba and fresh fruit, something else that makes Island Vintage stand apart is likely the flavoring or syrup they use on the shave ice— I’m not expert but it tastes quite natural to me— not the high fructose corn syrup stuff you get at every other place. Never any trouble with customer service either! For years, never a long line or too many flavors sold out which is surprising with the quality of the treat! Due to its location in Waikiki, a short walk will allow you to find free public seating or you can head to Waikiki beach— if you dare 🤣 Whatever you do, DON’T miss this kiosk!

Amanda Hu

Small kiosk outside of the mall. Lines are usually very long but once you get to the cashier, the order is ready fast. The green mountain was very good. Yuzu was refreshing and the mochi is so soft. Hawaiian Rainbow was also amazing. Their flavors are homemade fruit purees, not syrups!

Joselin Alferez

I personally did like it it was refreshing and it has ice cream inside and I really enjoy coconut natural flavor. This was not natural but I still like. My husband thought it was okay. He got the mango pineapple. The lines are really long. So every one is loving it, try it for your self when you are here in Hawaii, I think you be refreshed.

Jaskarn Bains

If you're looking for the dhaved ice experience, this will be the best one you can get. The line ups do get long but moves quickly.

Christine Mamuad

I was not impressed with the shave ice on Oahu after trying a series of the best reviewed places a few years ago, so I didn't go out of my way to hunt for good shave ice on subsequent trips. This time, after being cooped up for so long and finally liberated by the vaccine, we wanted the full Hawaii experience. This kiosk is right in the middle of the Waikiki shopping district, conveniently right on the sidewalk so you can't miss it. Their syrups taste great, and the shave ice topped with real fruit, fresh mochi, and condensed milk, along with a scoop of ice cream underneath, was a perfectly refreshing and balanced treat. Highly recommend this place if you are craving shave ice. The line can get long, but it's not too terrible a wait that pays off deliciously.

Charlie Te

A cool shaved ice stand located in the busy streets of Waikiki. We wanted to get a small dessert after dinner. The line here can get long so be prepared to wait. We finally got to the front, but the main flavors we wanted were out - lilikoi and mango. We opted for some other flavors instead. I liked that they have some soft serve in the middle and the outer part was padded with the shaved ice. The 2 employees working here were working non-stop and hard, while trying to get through all the people in line.

Latashia

WOW!!! I finally understand what magic taste like!!! Because this stuff was AMAZING!!! The staff was quick and friendly. The line was long and they were so efficient.

Sunil Rattan

Not the best shave ice in Hawaii but the most convenient in Waikiki. On the expensive side. Never disappoints.

Danny Quynh Lam Ong

If you don't try shave ice than you arenot in HAWAII, Sit down to enjoy the shaved ice or walking around the shops in a hot day with shaved ince in hands. Hmmmmmm you know what i meant

Jennifer Nguyen

This is the 1st time I tried this dessert. We love it so much. 👍 …

G Kawa

Shaved Ice that isn't your traditional type. Flavors are all natural sauces rather than syrups. Served over ice cream, shaved ice that looks more like snow than ice then the sauces are poured over that and topped off with condensed milk. Very Yummy

Ru D

Long wait but totally worth it! They have a vegan option. This not normal shaved ice, it has subtle juicy flavors and is not too sweet. They have a bunch of options. Definitely the best shaved ice I’ve ever had. My mind says hers was one of the best things she’s ever eaten.

M Lv

I went almost everyday to get shave ice here! Very fruity and taste amazing!

Greg Allen

If you are looking for some good shave ice in Waikiki this place is pretty freaking delicious! It is like premium shave ice, I felt so fancy carrying it around! I'm all honesty the flavors were spot on and the ice was perfect! Gotta make sure you get some ice cream makes it even better! The line is pretty long in the evenings but it is worth the wait for a refreshing dessert after a hot day!

Kels Gz

Heard about the rave reviews so we decided to try it out for the first time and thought it was good. This is probably one of the busiest ones we have seen. Purchased two make your own (2 flavors included). On the first was strawberry and lilikoi with condensed milk. The second was strawberry and mango with sorbet. Sadly they were out of azuki beans and vanilla ice cream. The staff here are friendly but their shave ice seems under flavored and rushed.

InYong Chung

They had served the most visibly unappealing shaved ice during my visit, but my family swears that this was the most delicious shaved ice they had eaten by far. It did taste like real fruit, which I can't say for any of the other shaved ice I've tried. Giving full marks on behalf of the family opinion.

Santhosh Balraj

This is the best shaved ice I have ever eaten. This is more like a meal. Starting with the texture of the ice, different fresh flavors of fruit, frozen yogurt, popping Boba (it literally pops in your mouth). The shaved ice in US mainland is something I would not eat again after eating this one. Best in town.

Jungsoo Lee

There was bit of a line and waited about 10 minutes to get the order. It was good but nothing special compared to other shaved ice! But we loved it, great location, will visit there again when we get to visit Waikiki again.

Piperton Girl

Not really sure how to rate this, I’ve never had anything like this. I was expecting more of ice and syrup and this is more like thinly shaved sorbet with a scoop of sorbet with fruit and some white stuff? It was good, we ate it all, but I was not expecting what we got. Would absolutely try it again!

Tony Chen

Touristy? Yes since it is in the middle of a highly populated walk way. Is it worth it? Yes! Ice is very fine but not melted. Ice is not crunchy. It is perfect. The flavoring was unique because it wasn’t overly sweet and the flavors definitely comes through. Would I get it again? yes! FYI… the store closes at 930pm but they cut off the line at 9pm.

Casey Navarro

Amazing and so delicious! We were wowED! We went so many times because we just loved it so much. I would HIGHLY recommend don't skip this place! The best shaved ice we have ever had!

food_from_the_usa

Amazing and what a fun treat. Right on the main walkway. I was totally surprised by the ice cream! A great little treat. @food_from_the_usa

Uttara Shekar

The BEST shave ice ever! Been here like five times already and we can't seem to get enough! I always get the heavenly lilikoi which is named aptly because I'm floating on cloud 9 from the first bite to the last. The popping boba, the mochi, and that wonderfully delicious ice cream just make my mouth water just thinking about it. Matsumoto shave ice was great, but this one beats all the others out there easily. Definitely an Oahu DO NOT MISS.

Tonia Ioan

Sooo good! If you’re wondering what place has the best shave ice this one should be on the top of your list. It’s different than other places. I’d say this is an upscale version of shave ice. The flavors taste much more natural and not very sugary. The yogurt adds a super interesting flavor, and balances out the sweetness from the syrup. You can def tell the difference in the quality of the ingredients they use! You should def give it a try next time you’re in Waikiki! They have a sign that says cash only but they also have a POS.

RCS S

Shaved ice taste great. Those soft bubbles are good.

Marbo Cheng

If you are looking for an elevated shaved ice and it was pretty good.

Rui Xiong

For a shave ice dessert, I would normally eat a few scopes and stop because all the flavor is just on the surface. Sometimes you even find blocks of ice at the bottom with no flavor. This is the first time I cleaned the bowl...

Tonya Buffington

We weren’t so sure about the soft serve and other additions with the fruits and shaved ice but OMG. It was so so yummy. None of the flavors had that sickly sweet fake fruit taste. So so yummy!!

Ifthikar Talha

I'm not a fan a shaved ice in general, but this place changed my opinion completely. The ingredients tastes fresh and the best part is their homemade mochi which balances the excess sweetness from shaved ice to an extent. The line can get long after 9 PM, so better to come here during noon. This is one of the few places I didn't mind staying longer than 20 mins in line.

Andrei Rybin

If you are ever in Oahu this is a must visit place for shave ice. There is not a better shave ice place on the whole island. Our kids loved it so much they wouldn't stop talking about it and we had to drive an hour just to visit this place again. All of their shave ice selections are really good. Really wish they had more locations

Steven Montoya

Island Vintage has some of the absolute best shave ice I've had during my time in Oahu! The flavors are delicious. The focus on real fruit is great. Event the bowls in which they serve is cute and unique. Definitely recommend taking some time away from your Ala Moana shopping to get yourself a treat

Louisa Cash

This place may have ruined me for all other shave ice. It was the first place I had it 2 years ago and was so mindblowing I have craved it ever since. They make it with frozen yogurt in the center, shave ice surrounding with blends of fruit and sweetened condensed milk and popping boba surrounding. Is there anywhere else that makes it like this? If so I want to know. Other places I’ve tried are just like snow cones. This place stands apart to me. We got heavenly lillikoi and pink island. Both AMAZING.

Sandy Chan

Little hut on the sidewalk, super busy but quick service. Takes all major credit cards. Had the heavenly ice shave, which is half strawberry half passion fruit. The surprise? In the middle of the shaved ice is frozen yogurt! And I don’t normally like frozen yogurt but they made it delicious. Another highlight from this was the mochi bits. Highly recommend

Cassie Beeks

While planning our trip, this was one place I had to visit and let me say, we are NOT disappointed! Soooo good! I'm not a sweets person and I don't do cold treats much, the after reading the reviews, I had to try Island Vintage Shave Ice. A hefty potion to share with my husband and such friendly staff. Must try!

World Explorer (Travel)

You can’t miss this place. Just follow the line. I love their mango shaved ice but they don’t always have that. Since it’s very popular, you have to wait in line for quite a while. It would be fine to wait if there is a live performance in the courtyard or you just need a break.

vineeta singh

I am a huge fan of shaved ice. I can definitely say this is the best shaved ice I ever had. If you are in Oahu, do stop at this spot. When we went, they were out of mango flavor, so we took one of their signatures ‘Heavenly Lilikoi’ and it tasted heaven. The strawberry seeds, passion fruit seeds, blueberries and bobas were all coming together so good, just want to be there and grab one again.

Janet H

Seriously the BEST shave ice on Waikiki. They use real fruit puree on their shaved ice. Absolutely marvelous.

Christopher Sok

My wife is allergic to dairy so I can only imagine how much this would be if you added ice cream or frozen yogurt. Needless to say, this was amazing. I've had shaved ice before but something about this shaved ice was just so different in a great way. This is our first shaved ice on Hawaii so maybe it's just the level offered here that's so much better and I hope it is!

Liza Heron

As someone who usually doesn't love shaved ice, this place may have converted me to appreciate this tasty treat! I'll be coming back soon.

Nhu Vu

Best shaved ice on the island!! What makes them superior to other places is their syrups are made from real fruits!! Big serving and the addition of condensed milk and mochi balls makes it even better!

Michael Gester

One of the best shave ice I've had!

Cheyenne Huige

The verry best place to try this in Hawaii. This place is a must when you are in honolulu. Been home for two months and we are still missing this dessert.

Qi Wang

Another must have in Waikiki. I ordered tropical flavor and it was purely a shock to me! Fresh fruit + mochi, definitely a perfect combination

Olivia A

Perfectly refreshing and exciting flavors! Our service was fast and the place looks clean and well-kept. They have something for every taste. The only thing stopping me from giving it 5 stars is the steep price, but it doesn’t stop me from going back!

Todd Hooper

This shave ice shop does something a little different from other shave ice shops. They focus on natural fruit flavors rather than artificial ones. Their shave ice also comes with some fresh fruit toppings. It's really delicious!

Haitham Hassan

Super is have tried yogurt with flavors

Ke Zhang

Had the tropical island and was the highlight of my day. I like the pineapple and mango flavor with the right combination of ice, and my toddler loved the popping boba.

Al Sh

The best ice cream I have ever eaten. Definitely it will be one of the memories of Hawaii. Worth every cent. Pleasure.

set fogman

Love it!! This is fantastic shave ice, soft not icy and they syrups are not the generic stuff you get at other spots.

K

Pretty tasty! I’m not huge on things like ice cream or snow cones so I was iffy on trying shaved ice, but I’m glad I did. The wait was a little long as there was only one girl working but I think it was worth it.

Simon H

This is not your normal shaved ice, each is a work of art. The serving mixes all different flavours and textures to create a delicious treat, literally peeling away one layer at a time, but you can't beat those bobbas popping in your mouth. The serve is big enough to share and a refreshing way to end your day in the sun

Detra D. Adams

My daughter was very happy with her shaved ice. The line was long and it took a while for it to be ready. But it was worth. The mango was the best part.

Yolanda Zhou

We got the tropical island and it was delicious. The mochi is great. It’s a bit pricy, but that seems normal for such a touristy area. Many people eat by the fountains. When we were there, there were two ducks roaming around the fountains.

Barry Mackie

Delicious! Best desert I’ve had on the island. Refreshing after a long hot day 🤩 …

Jenny Koll

This unassuming stand is worth the line and the short wait. The ease of ordering on a digital system makes it fast and you get your order before you know it. Huge serving, delicious flavors. Best shaved ice I’ve ever had!!

lola daniel

Island Vintage Shaved Ice was AMAZING! Fresh fruit, very fine ice. Hawaiian Rainbow had soft serve vanilla ice cream in the middle. Super Island had frozen yougurt. It was enough to share. It is a little kiosk/ free standing building on the sidewalk, line moves quickly. I visted twice during my stay in Hawaii. Believe the hype and try it.

Jasmine Fritzberg

Delicious shave ice! Appreciated that they used real fruit juices rather than artificial flavoring. Me and my husband went here everyday for the week we were here and tried different fruit combinations.

Channel

this is honestly the best shave ice and yogurt on the island !!! It’s so amazing - def must try the heavenly lilikoi 😋😋 and yes just stand in the line it’s worth the wait - like all the good things in life 😊 …

john p

Good shave ice place. Service was as quick after ordering.

JC

So good! Comes with mochi, frozen yogurt, and boba pearls. So delicious a must try directly outside the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

Yvonne W

The shave ice sure is tasty but it’s not worth $12! It’s just ice and syrups. There’s always a line, not worth the wait.

W Sung

We order a signature Hawaiian rainbow shave ice with homemade mochi which has strawberry, mango and coconut flavour. We didn’t enjoy it because it wasn’t overly sweet.

Sarah Williamson

I'm a shave ice connoisseur, and have tried several places on Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, and Oahu. This shave ice stands out as one of my favorites! Definitely my favorite on Oahu! The ice is shaved so finely that the natural syrup does not run to the bottom. The vanilla bean ice cream didn't disintegrate and get lost in the ice as it sometimes does. The mochi and bobas were a nice touch to complement the fruit flavors. I did wait an hour in line, but I'm glad I did😁

Anna Robles

I got the heavenly lilikoi with Mochi and popping boba. We waited in line at 8:30pm (it was wrapped around the shack) and got our dessert at 9:30pm (30 mins past their closing time). I would give 5 stars but the wait was so long. It was worth trying in the end but because the line is always this big, it's not somewhere you'd go back to. The ice itself was really good. I loved the syrup flavorings and toppings. I believe it was about $9.

Sihui

The mochi and yogurt exceeded my expectations. Mochi was so good that I wanted to order just to mochi 🤣 didn’t like the popping boba that much, but it’s probably just me 😂 For some reason I felt really relaxed and at ease while sitting & eating it in a chill evening. What a bliss! Came around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there’s only a short line.

Susana C

This is a kiosk on the sidewalk toward the center of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center by the stage that's called the Royal Grove and they'll validate if you park at the shopping center. There's always a line and the last time I visited at 8:30 pm, the line was about 15 people deep. Yeah. You wouldn't expect a long line so late into the evening but there it was! Good news is that it moves quickly. There were 3 people working the booth, one person taking orders and two preparing orders. Whirring away in the back is an automated ice machine that really helps speed things along. To me, this is the best shave ice on the island bar none! The staff is friendly, the ice is very finely shaved (i haven't had any finer) and the flavors are tasty! The menu is fairly small so choosing should be quick and they advertise "handmade", fresh ingredients. If you don't want it too sweet, ask them to hold off on the sweetened condensed milk they use to drizzle on the Shave ice. Some combos include frozen yogurt, fresh fruit, chewy mochi bits and popping boba bubbles. Or if you want to keep it simple, you can order a single flavor with nothing else included. The kiosk also sells bubble tea and ice cream. Bottom line: if you're ever in the area you have to try it out!

Sharon Yang

Is it worth the wait? Yes. 110% yes. I waited for maybe 20-30 minutes in line and I’d do it again. It is made with fresh fruit and not the store bought pre bottled chemical tasting syrups. I got the heavenly lilikoi and heavenly is an accurate description. I’m dreaming of this!

Judy Fleischer

I was so happy to find this little kiosk for shave ice! It's the BEST shave ice in Hawaii! I miss it!! I liked Coconut Island the best!!

Jane Su (Yu-Chen)

Many people are waiting in line, but it’s worth to wait. It’s tasty - fresh fruit and mochi. A good way to cool down in summer.

Tyce Treadway

Great service and delicious shaved ice, no complaints. All around a good experience and a great spot to stop and grab a quick treat.

Ju Hyeon Kang

We ordered tropical shave ice. I wanted to add azuki bean but it’s sold out. Sad. Taste good but expensive than other shave ice. But I still want to try other flavors next time!

Tiffany G

Scoured all the shave ice reviews in the area before finally deciding to try this place. It didn't disappoint! Soft shave ice, natural flavouring, and the right amount of syrup. Mochi was good too. One of my top two shave ice places on the island - fyi, the other is NOT Matsumotos.

Stacie Aho

This place is inside the open air mall but it’s super easy to get to and parking is free. The shaved ice was amazing..: so fresh and tasty. My husband and I shared the heavenly lilikoi and I almost died it was so good. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Chloe Shively

Really hit the spot. They have gotten the syrup/shave ice ratio down to a science. Not too sickly artificial and sweet, tasted very fresh. I loved the heavenly lilikoi! Mochi was super good, boba added a great texture too. And the surprise froyo in the middle was 🤙😇 …

ellinda majid

We had Pink Lady which had a combination of Strawberry and Lychee flavour with fruits and popping boba balls. The portion was nice for sharing and it was served on a nice disposable plate, which you can have on the go as well.

Namitha Srinath

They have some interesting flavor combinations. Shave is is very unique. Try to go for something with macadamia or haupia in it.

Joyce

So good. Go during the day for a shorter line.

Brian Ha

It’s good but not amazing. They ran out of a bunch of ingredients on a Sunday. A bit sweeter than I’d like.

Gene

Got the lilikoi shaved ice. First few bites were good but the syrup is awfully sweet, and there is a lot of syrup. Together with very sweet toppings, including mochi, and a frozen yogurt base, it is definitely something to be shared to finish. Not the best shaved ice to be had, but definitely not the worst. Located in the middle of the ala moana mall, cant miss it.

JaLia S.

OMG!!! I’m thinking about selling this in Texas because it’s the best thing EVER! Mochi isn’t my favorite but I loved this dessert. I’m not a big fan of extremely sweet desserts but this is a Hawaiian staple I’ll always eat when visiting !

Jayden Ye

I am not sure why this small shop has this long waiting line. Must be trending on tiktok or something. Any random shave ice store in the block is equally good and it's no good to waste half an hour waiting.

Country Girl

We're visiting from the mainland and have never had this type of Shaved Ice. It was great!

Amaal Greenwood Goodwin

First real shave ice I had in Hawaii. Flavors and toppings were great.

yuval feldman

A really nice place, the shave ice was tasty had to wait a little until my order was ready and you have to eat it quick because it melts fast

Gary Fong

Little kiosk at the front of the mall that we missed on the first pass. Had a small line but totally worth it. Super refreshing shaved ice that is balanced out with the frozen yogurt. The mochi on the side was very soft, chewy and a great compliment to the ice. Easily my favorite shaved ice I've had in Honolulu so far.

A. H.

In comparison with other shave ice in the neighborhood..this place is EXCELLENT(quality and price wise)..it was the only good recommendation we got from our hotel.the finished product looked like a piece of art especially their signature items. It was pleasing to the eyes, taste buds and wallet

Joel Bain

Pretty tasty treat! The line went quick and the guys were able to share a suggestion for my first shave ice. Was a little more money than I was anticipating but when in Hawaii…. =)

Misty Nesvick

Excellent balance of shave ice, icecream and toppings. The coconut island with popping boba was delightful.

Ashley Hill

Omg this place was amazing. It's a must while in Hawaii. The line can get long but worth the wait. I got the Pink Island.

Maria D. Guillen

Delicious. Worth the wait. Great way to combat the heat. The pieces of mochi & boba take it to another level! However, the workers aren’t really helpful.

Da Haus

Living here on the island there are some things I like to repeat over and over again. This place has hands down the best affogato, but you have to get it with the macadamia nut gelato. It is life changing. Or maybe you shouldn't try it because if you leave for the mainland/home it will make you want to come back to hawaii to get another one. That could get expensive lol

zzilneyugnq

The first time I visited. I loved this place and had to come back. It’s still just as delicious and fresh as I remember. Unfortunately there is usually a line but it’s really not that bad of a wait. Especially if there is two people working.

Karoline Melo

The ice shave is great. However, be prepared for a line of 1 hour… It’s worth the experience.

Jason Kim

Very good shaved ice! My wife and I crushed this in three minutes! High recommend adding the soft serve ice cream for the middle!

Tyler McPheeters

Very fresh flavors and great toppings. Definitely more convenient to the Waikiki area than some of the other local options.

Nurse Joon Loves

I need one of this in LA!! Everything from the Lava Mocha, Ahi Poke and even their Ube bagel was good. And their shaved ice in Waikiki, the finest ice with the freshest ingredients....oh and the Moana bowls...so good.

Joyce

Wow what a great place. I’ve had shaved ice many times, but not with ice cream in the middle. So delicious!!

travel nomad

Loved their shaved ice. Real fruits, not artificial flavorings. Highly recommend!!! Yummy!!!

YUI Xuanran

I really recommend "Green island" if you like matcha and yuzu, and it also have yogurt under shake ice.

Carey Yip

Excellent dessert. Strawberry syrup,lilikoi syrup,popping boba,mochi,frozen yogurt and pineapple topping

B P

The wait was long but well worth it. I personally don’t like shaved ice, but my husband and niece really wanted to try it and I ended up getting an ice cream. I did try a little of my husbands and it was really good. The service was great, and the servers were friendly. My husband and niece really loved it, gave it 10/10. It was very busy down on Waikiki but it was really great!

Kali Wakley

Just what we needed after a long day of travel and walking around in the summer heat! Good portion for a good price, great flavor!

Jerome

Best shaved Ice in town. Will worth the wait!

JKW

great coffee w. healthy brunch menus~~ must visit while in Waikiki

Kellie Reese

The shave ice is so good! Make sure to order it with cream and milk.... you won't regret it! You can choose two flavors (lots to choose from) or get rainbow it's completely up to you!

Cameron Huckabee

Best shave ice in Waikiki (but not Oahu). This place is very good, mainly due to the fresh fruit purées and flavors. The ice cream is a nice touch as well. Best shave ice in Waikiki, but I think there is still better in the greater Oahu area. Line can be long, but it goes quick. Enjoy!

Jonathan Cung

Amazing shaved ice at the tiny little shack right outside of the Island Vintage Coffee shop. Lines can get long during the afternoon so be sure to go there early in the day or later in the evening. Some of the best shaved iced I have ever tried. The flavors are so tropical and fresh it just leaves you so refreshed. My only regret is not going there more to try their other flavors.

Karolína Urbanová

Our favorite place to eat in Honolulu. Vegan&vegetarian options. The best Açaí bowls!!

Michael

On my third trip to Hawaii I finally got around to trying the famous Shave Ice. Now I am kicking myself for waiting so long. Get it!

Jimmy Q

First time trying shave ice and this place did not disappoint. So delicious we are here 3 times during our vacay.

Vaibhav Oberoi

One of the best places to have shave ice in Waikiki. The different combination of shave ice is delicious.

Alex Lu

Hot place for sure! LINE-UP!!! The ice cream or yogurt is covered by ice and all different flavors poured on top of that, very unique! I planned to visit ice monster but it was closed due to Xmas and I’m happy to bump into this place. Kids are thrilled!

Adelaide Well

Absolutely delicious! If you're in the Waikiki area and need a tasty, sweet, and refreshing treat, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. Fresh fruit flavors straight from the island and fresh soft serve ice cream covered in delicious toppings. Highly recommend!

Qphoto503

Fresh sugar cane juice next to the shave ice as well, tasty and perfect for the weather.

Luis Adame

Great shave ice and well worth the wait. It totally lived up to the hype. A great way to cool off while walking Kalakaua Ave after a long day on Waikiki Beach or shopping at the high end shops....Mahalo!

Cami B.

I was on vacation and had shaved ice twice a day almost every day... Thats how good it is. Absolutely delicious. You can get as fancy as you want with the toppings or plain flavors like me. Either way its good. If you get there early there's usually no line. When going at night it can take 15-20 mins to get your order. Its worth the wait!!!

Brent Mikaelsen

Yes. A thousand times yes! Best shave ice desserts in Waikiki. Great selection of exotic toppings. Servings are big (two hands necessary!). The line can be long and perhaps appear a little slow, but that just makes the payout just that much more special. Do indulge!

lina rph

This is the best shaved ice I have ever eaten! This is not the typical shaved ice with just sugary syrup. This is super flavorful with all natural ice cream laying beneath of it topped with fresh fruits and yummy mochi and boba on the side, so it is a volcano of flavor! It is a long wait but it is worth it because you won’t find any other shaved ice like that anywhere else. Must try!

Myron Lam

The shave ice here is a bit pricey, but that is expected in Waikiki. I enjoyed the super island shave ice where the flavors felt balanced and the texture felt like snow.

Thad Ashford

The best Shave Ice i ever ate!!!!

Gahana Shetty

One of the best shave ice place which must be tried out ! Great location ...

Matthew Jonovich

Tasted great! Good value for the quality. Ordering process was quick and easy.

Taylor

Literally what Hawaiian dreams are made of. The shaved ice was amazing! The price is a little steep, but I could easily eat here everyday!

Giang Huynh

Probably the best place to have shave ice if you are in the hotel area in Waikiki.

Dave Wollenhaup

Very delicious. I went almost every day to enjoy this wonderful treat. Get the ones with the ice cream in the middle.

Jaron Michaelis

I've been to 5 different shave ice locations in my short time on Oahu, and this was the best. The ice was malleable, the mix-ins offered were appealing, the amount was worth the price and it all looked so appealing. The line was 40-minutes on a Wednesday, but if you can get there with no line - go for it.

J C

Whatever this pic is, is the best shave ice I’ve had in Hawaii.... Yes, better than Matsumotos.

Naba Rizvi

Absolutely incredible. Very long wait (about an hour) but so worth it!!! Got the Heavenly Lilikoi and Coconut one, preferred the coconut.

Ji Liu

Good shave ice. Is it worth the long wait and $8+ price tag? Absolutely not IMO. I think they probably benefited from being one of the few shave ice joints in Waikiki so they charge a fortune (maybe for slightly better ingredients but let’s be honest, it’s just ice plus artificial flavors).

Ricardo L. Calderón

The best shave ice on O'ahu. You can't go wrong with their choices as you can also create your own. My favorite is the "Super Island" with acai, frozen yogurt, blueberry, strawberry and condensed milk. I always add the boba bubbles.

Darren H

In my humble opinion, still the best shave ice in Hawaii. The natural fruit syrups, fresh fruit, quality mochi and popping Boba and perfect shave consistency on the ice all make Island Vintage the best. Add mac nut Gelato and it can't be beat. My only critique is that sometimes they go a little light on the syrup and you get some patches of plain ice inside, but that is really getting picky. Head straight there for shave ice any time you are on Waikiki. You won't regret it!

Diana L.

First time I had the shaved ice here I thought it was be phony and not original. However, it’s delicious! Colorful, there is variety, refreshing and always busy.

Steve Vigil

OMG!! We are glad we found it the first night we came because that has been our nightly dessert stop before going to bed. The flavors are delightful and adding the yogurt or ice cream is flavor heaven. Definitely will eat there a couple more time before we leave.

Lana Yang

Don't let the size and the appearance of it being located in a small shack fool you - the shave ice here is so delicious! They use real fruit to flavor the syrups here which makes all the difference. I got Pink Island which was lychee mint and strawberry flavored over vanilla soft serve ice cream garnished with mochi, real strawberries and popping boba (although I could have done without the popping boba since I prefer traditional tapioca boba over it any day) and topped with condensed milk. It's a pretty decent size - shareable if you're not greedy but not too large that it's impossible for one person to finish. Ordering is a bit different as there is no cashier - you order from the large touchscreen. The line can get long though, so if you see the line is short definitely get in line to try it!

Jordan Smith

Summary: Little stand with some delicious but overpriced shaved ice. But I'd say it was worth it. I had an immense joy consuming thus. Price: $10-$15 for one. But it's enough to share for 2 people. Time: Likely you'll wait in line for 5-20 minutes. And 3-5 minutes between ordering and shaved ice being ready. Parking: Better off walking here from your waikiki hotel

Piotr Szewello

Small booth with ice-cream covered with shaved ice and natural syrop. It was ok but not fantastic. U can get better ice-cream around for 8$

Kristie Drawe

I got the one with the passion fruit and strawberries and it was fantastic! The syrup is delicious it's like you're eating the real fruit. The shaved ice has soft serve on the inside, which I almost prefer the ice instead cause it's so good. It's about $8 Including tax which I find a bit pricy. It doesn't look big portion wise but does get filling.

Grace L

Love love love this place for shaved ice! Came here at least 4 times this trip. Their use of all natural flavouring, combinations that have ice cream, shaved ice, mochi, and popping boba are what keep me coming back for more!

Misa Nguyen

Best shaved ice I've ever had. The ice was so finely shaved and they put frozen yogurt ice cream in the bottom. The syrups are natural and not artificial flavoring and they even make their own mochi so it's very soft. It was so worth the 30 min wait in line.

kemayamars

Long line but worth the wait. Absolutely delicious! Best shave ice I've tasted. I even got to sit and watch a performance nearby.

Spencer Monroe

A true Hawaiian "Shave Ice" experience. Awesome

Passion Newsome Real Estate Broker

This is a must while in Waikiki! The flavors are amazing. It's an adult version of shaved ice with yogurt or ice cream in the center. You must try the Heavenly Lilikoi!

Jared Filbrun

The best shave ice in all of Oahu. Trust me it's the best in Oahu HI

Randy Fukuda

Long line but the BEST shave ice I ever had. It was finely shaved like snow and the syrup was the best. No seating so we had to look for a place to sit down together.

Kevin Abe

Tried the Heavenly Lilikoi and it was delicious. Got there at 8:50p and was gently ushered out at 9p.

Vicky T

The best shave ice in Waikiki! I love the yogurt base

Warren Brown

This is something that I would have never tried before. Shaved ice with the fruity flavors drizzled over ice cream really looked and taste wonderful.

Kaleb Kromann

Loved every bite. Well worth the stop!

Sergio

Delicious shaved ice...best in waikiki

Bridger Evans

We noticed a few people eating these and they looked good enough we decided to hunt down Island Vintage Shave Ice to give them a try. This is the best shave ice I’ve had. They use real fruit ingredients and their syrups are so delicious especially the popping boba and mochi they put with it! I am glad we got these halfway through our trip to hawaii so we had time that we could return for a second dose.

Seokjoon Hong

The location is not pretty much correct on Google map. It looks like the store is located in the building of Royal Hawaiian Center on the map but actually is is located on the roadside. I had “tropical island” and it was really good. There’s no table but you can have it around Royal Hawaiian Center. There are lots of benches. The price is quite reasonable I guess. Tropical Island was $7.95.

Martin Ngo

Surprised at how good this place was. It’s in the shopping area at a kiosk on the sidewalk. It was a bit hard to find at first because we were running all over looking for it before they closed. The flavors are amazing. We got a bunch of them and they all came out amazing. Might not be as well known as some of the other shaved ice spots... which means it’s easier to get and enjoy.

Kevin Barker

This is an amazing shave ice, about as good as it gets. Got the tropical but wish i could have had more! if you only have time to visit one, this should be the priority.

P Lee

Excellent shaved ice. The ice is smooth and the flavours are amazing. Love the mochi and popping boba.

Donny C

Lilikoi Heaven is so good! We went here almost every night of our visit. Can't wait to return

Gavin F

Great delicious shaved ice with huge servings!

Steven Kittle

Greatest most amazing treat my wife n I have ever experienced, writing this review 3 years later. I've traveled the world over & nothing has ever compared to this dessert. It is a must stop in Waikiki. If I had to make a last meal request it would be this. Pure magic 🥰 …

J P

First, it’s darn expensive and lonnnnnnng line for a shaved ice. However, it’s REALLY good. The consistency of the ice and their syrups are really delicious. Is it worth the wait and the price? Im not totally sure, but ill say it’s definitely worth it for at least couple of times. To tell you the truth, i dont really understand why it takes so long. It’s not like they’re making a meal—theyre making shaved ice for god sakes.

Brian Chen

The best shave ice I ever had, better than those I had on Big Island or Maui. I ordered Hawaiian Rainbow and my kids had Heavenly Lilikoi. And they felt the same way.

Sean Yen

The heavenly lilikoi was awesome! Great passion fruit (lilikoi) flavor and all of the toppings were great! There was a bit of a wait (~30 min) but it was worth it! Highly highly recommend visiting for a great shaved ice!

ItsMickeyRip ;

I love coming to this place when I'm near the Hawaiian Royal Center. Their syrups are the most authentic of any shave ice I've had and their homemade mochi really seals the deal for me. Very grateful my friend took the extra time to drag me 10 minutes out of the way in order to find this place so I could try it. I'm hooked now.

Timothy Ashley

One of the very few places where I got to experience shaved ice while staying in Honolulu, and was my favourite. The food itself was delicious. The fruit sauces that decorated the ice was fresh and you could tell it wasn't your typical syrups of sugar and flavouring, it was crushed fruit. In the centre of the shaved ice you also get a nice treat of getting some ice cream. Service here is great, however if it is busy expect to experience some delays approximately between 20-30 mins to get your order. My favourite order was number 1 which you will see in the photos but I can't remember the name of it. If you are in Waikiki definitely check this place out!

Anne Zhao

I’m not a fan husband loves it though

Brian Lin

Great service and liked the ice cream in the shave ice.

Sophie Chou

Long lines. They opened late. It was pretty slow getting the order. I ordered the mango shaved ice with mochi and the mochi and the popping boba were my fave parts. The shaved ice is alright and decently priced

Kathryn Sayre

I like that it's all natural syrups. Wish I had known it was cash only before waiting in that ridiculous line - it looks like it would be set up for electronic payments. We were only able to get a kid size to split between two people because of that (our original plan was to get one regular and one specialty). It was the last place open when we went, which is a perk. I wish more places were open after dinner.

N Y

Loved the mochi with the shaved ice! Really good flavours and toppings!

T Joseph

Best shave ice in Waikiki! The service is great as well and the location is awesome. Right downtown in the middle of everything and plenty of seating in the Royal Hawaiin to eat and watch live music at night!

R W

Best shave ice you can get. The frozen yogurt is the best!

connie leung

My son. Loves it. Made with real fruits syrup. $11 a bowl

Alyssa Sismaet

Turned out to be my favorite shave ice in Oahu this time. The thing I loved most more than all the other places was their mochi! We got Heavenly Lilikoi multiple times and it was amazing. There was one younger guy working there most days, and he did a great job and was very consistent with the shave ice. Thank you!!

Chelsea Widjaja

Best shaved ice I've ever had

Alex Kohara

Probably one of the best shaved ice shops I've had in the US. They pack the ice softly and they sneak in some frozen yogurt under the bed of soft shaved ice. Solid shaved ice on a hot day. I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors.

Jackson Fox

Best shave ice in Oahu. Others can’t even come close to the quality. You will not be disappointed!

Crystal Vu

Went here 7 years ago. Loved it. Went again and not much changed so still very good! Fresh fruit and mochi. Sweet but not too sweet. Best location in the area.

John Fate

Best shave ice around. Very quick service

Beau Graves

Best shaved ice we had in Hawaii. I think it’s even better than the prestigious Matsumoto’s. Highly recommend a stop here if you are in the area.

Tracey Strobel

Their shave ice is so good. Very fine ice, freshly made syrups, homemade mochi. Highly recommend the lilikoi and coconut. So good!

Fong Her

Awesome shaved ice! It's worth the wait.

Patrick Griffin

Always delicious... ALL NATURAL juice flavors, worth the wait!

tetiana danylchenko

You have to try it at least once. Fresh fruit and creamy frozen yogurt, mochi in combo with shaved ice are truly heavenly! My favorite is heavenly lilikoi!!!

Brendan

Best shaved ice on the island! Nothing fake or sugary syrups. All real and delicious!

joy purcell

Best shave ice ever!!!! Delicious and refreshing!!!

Sam Ma

The line was too long. Tasty but overpriced.

John B

The best shaved ice. You won’t regret it!

Moji PSX

My favorite spot for shaved ice

Derek Gruchy

So big, it easily satisfied 2 of us and it is delicious! Refreshing after a full day of sun!

Steve B

There's always a line here and for good reason. The shaved ice here is what dreams are made of😋. Stop reading reviews and go wait in line already. I recommend heavenly lilikoi …

Anne Cannon

Beyond delicious! We ate here twice :)

Patty T

Tropical island is still their best combo favorites..every time...

Chethan S

Rainbow Hawaiian was mind blowing!! Highly recommended!!

Jasmine S

Delicious and nicely presented as alway. I come back every time I’m in Wakiki

John L

Good shaved ice, sometimes have lines but fast service. Note that it's in a booth next to the street, not inside the center itself. Outdoor bench seating. Shaved ice is the Hawaiian variant (of course) with flavors poured on the ice, not the snow ice kind where the ice itself is already flavored.

Precious Precious

This is my top 3 shave ice places located right outside the cosmetic entrance of bloomingdales ! Get the two choice shave ice and get STRAWBERRY and then whatever you want. The mochi is homemade and super yummy. Extra condensed milk or boba works. It is all natural flavors.... not that super sugary artificial taste bleh! It tastes like fruit. They even give you extra fruit on top!!!

Steven Lim

Yum! Yogurt inside amd very refreshing and sweet

Brian

Haven't tried it just yet but I've ordered and the hype is real so far They stayed open past 9pm They were out of a few add-ons but still looks so good as they're making it

jeffrey willard

Best shave ice I've had, better than the North Shore.

K G

Best shave ice. Topped with real ingredients not just flavored syrup.

Xiaojing Zhang

creamy and sweet shave ice. Just a little pricy.

Melody Kaolulo

There heavenly lilikoi shave ice is by far their best one ive had so far... Thinking about trying a different flavor the next time but if you havent tried there yet, ITS A MUST !

Joshua Chen

The fresh fruit flavoring they use is absolutely delicious

Jeremy N

First time having shave ice, loved it! Highly recommend swapping out the regular ice cream or yogurt for coconut gelato!

고의현

Nice place to try Hawaii's famous kona.

Robert Tj Prambada

Cool and fresh in summer hot.

Manan Papdiwala

Always heard that Shaved Ice is popular in Hawaii and its a must try dish. This was first time I tried shaved ice and in Hawaii and I was not disappointed. It was delicious but had to wait in a long queue for it.

Dominic R

Great shave ice. Way better than snow cones full of artificial syrup from the mainland states.

Nareth Thoeun

A truly and unique dining experience that stands far and apart from the normal fair. What's more is the staff that's very informative and engaging.The flavor is complex, abundant, and will keep you coming back!

Douglas Crum

Interesting location it's in Royal Hawaiian shopping center very very very busy anytime I've ever been there price point is on the higher side so I imagine that is because of the rent structure in Royal Hawaiian shopping center so you can't blame the store. But everything there was considerably overpriced a water flask $42 I mean really you're trying to make the rent on everything you sell? Seating was next to near impossible and cultures that are usually a little quiet polite we're fairly aggressive to find a place and sit down not the best experience. Try it see what you think let me know.

George Moua

The shave ice is BOMB! So tasty!

amanda clancey

An absolute must if your here! I got tropical island! 💙 …

mariela carrillo

Don’t even like shave Ice or waiting but wait was worth it and the shave ice was out of this world. Legit could taste the mango and coconut & offered non dairy option . Homemade mochi subpar

cy

Heavenly lilikoi with mango

Teresa Peters

Best shaved ice I've ever eaten. I had the Heavenly Lilikoi flavor. Amazing!

Dana Lee

Delicious shave and reasonable price. But they were slow.

RICARDO RODRIGUEZ

Final product is excellent, happy customers, so they getting good results. The location and the work room can be better, more production in less time, means less time waiting to enjoy their good shave ice.

Tranylle Simmons

Wow. The best shaved ice I've ever had. Heavenly Lilikoi is to die for. Seriously. We also tried Pink Island. Tasted great, but not as good as the Lilikoi. Everyone go get some.

Ross Bentzler

Shave ice is definitely something you need to get in Hawaii.

Mathew W

Best shaved ice i have ever had!!!! Soft, tasty and amazing!

Firas Almofti

This place is super amazing, they alawys have ridiculous line obviously because they are so damn good, highly recommend 🤙🏻 …

LaMonica Esver

OMG, this was SO good. The shave ice is the bomb! Many flavors to choose from and a great array of variety. Can’t wait to go back!

Manoj Kumar

Best shave ice that i ate in Oahu was here. It even beats the one at Matsumoto. The shaved ice they use is so soft and fluffy and so delicious with all the flavors they add.

Queen B Bruton

I tried it thinking it was like a snowcone but it's something totally different. I chose flavors that I like but I did not like the coconut flavor at all. The mango was good, thankfully. Overall I'm not a fan.

Laurie Gronewold

Seriously so good. I had my doubts about ice cream and ice together, but they proved me wrong the fresh fruit was 10/10 and the mochi was my favorite part

Franklin Portillo

Update: tried going here a few days ago and the location is now a cafe. One of the best shave ice spots on the island! All the flavors are good and the ice is silky smooth.

Fernie J Hernandez

Well worth the wait, best shaved ice in Waikiki

Benjamin Chang

Probably my favorite shaved ice ever. The syrup is all throughout. Real fruit on top and popping boba and mochi!

Nina

Great selection, definitely reccomend.

Brad Abernethy

Fantastic taste..all natural and NO Plastic to pollute the Earth. We brought our own spoons and then were given a palm leaf bowl to eat from..very cool. The taste was great and FAR better than 'Matsomoto the tourist trap'. Fast service too!

vettestripes

This was the best shave ice to us in 2019. Now the shave ice is not smooth anymore but the flavor is still there. Please upgrade your shave ice machine!!!

Faiz H

Definitely try this place once while you're in town. There's a lot of shaved ice places and each one varies in flavour and features. The Lilikoi is my personal favorite and the mochii and the bobas are a perfect addition to the ice cream centered mountain in the middle.

Korean KitKat

The first step is admitting you have a problem. Denial is a large part of addiction. So here goes. I’m addicted to the organic soft ice cream with honeycomb. Yes, it’s around $6 and know that I can get a meal for that price. But I fell in love with this ice cream the first time I tried it. It had me at honeycomb. Be careful, it does melt fast if it’s a hot day and if the person didn’t swirl it well, it can be lopsided. Be careful and save the honeycomb. The ice cream reminds of ice cream in Japan which is why I love it. It has a nice smooth soft serve consistency but has a clean milk kind of taste and not too creamy. I know this isn’t a great description, but trust me it’s good. You’ll enjoy it. I also think that the honeycomb that’s comes with it is a great complement, although I know not everyone is a fan of honeycomb. Btw, I forgot to mention that it’s located in the new wing in the old Magnolia Bakery kiosk. There are some tables and seats to eat at, but there’s no shade so it can get hot and things tend to melt quickly. They also have some pretty good shave ice here. They have some signature shave ice for about $7.95 to choose or you can create your own starting at $5.95. The shave ice comes on a plate so it’s not your typical local shave ice in a cone. The shave ice is soft and the strips they use are made from real fruits. We tried the Heavenly Lilikoi with strawberry and lilikoi. It also came with frozen yogurt (I subbed the soft ice cream) and popping boba. The syrups were much more flavorful than what you’re used to and I like that the lilikoi has real lilikoi seeds. The service isn’t so great and it is pricey, but you can taste the quality and they use local products which I love. As I wrote this review, I started to want another ice cream. I need intervention. ******** organic ice cream definitely a must try get the shave ice too!

Rene'e Turner

No words.. just look at my family. Coconut, strawberry michi with soft ice cream and shaved ice. Yummy

Remeoj

The shaved ice was really good, but there was only one guy! The line was really long which is why I took a star off. Help the guy out! I think one more person could fit in the booth :)

Kings&Priests

I so loved TASTEFUL shave ice.You made my day after a great dinner the best shave ice i have tasted what a delicious dessert to top it off LOVED IT!!! DON'T MISS OUT ON IT!

Jesse McNamara

Very good shaved ice. Long lines but worth it.

Eric John Bernardo

Real good shaved ice with condensed milk. A must try if you are just visiting!

MIKE2AD

Awesome shaved ice. If you are close you need to try this !!!

Roxane Cayer

Huge portion, lots of add-ons that make it perfect :)

Scott Shiigi

Tasty shave ice. The syrups were really good made out of natural flavors.

Mike Morgan

Delicious shaved ice piled on top of ice cream/frozen yogurt. Had to wait in line for 45 minutes during a busy time and it was worth it!

oltion d.

Excellent food variety. All fresh and delicious. Lines can be a drag during busy hours, but worth the wait. Good coffee and great fruit bowls. A must try!

a d

By far the wife and my favorite shaved ice. Better than matsumoto. The way they shave the ice is like putting fresh snow on ice cream. Matsumoto and others are gritty in comparison. Save yourself the drive to haleiwa unless you have waimea valley, dole or north shore on the to do list.

Ville A

It's really good, the green tea one is my favorite.

Jun Song

Matcha shave ice

Kristen Verberne

Great shaved ice, worth the line!

Holly Keyse

Tasted really good and lots of options! Queue was quite long in the evening but it is worth the wait

Jasmine Gilliard

Definite 10/10! Loved their shave ice, it was so good we went back TWICE! The way they make it is unlike the way most other shave ice shops do. Theirs was full of flavor and included real fruits. If you’re ever in Oahu, definitely check them out and be sure to try their Heavenly Lilikoi!

Nam Nguyen

Very long wait time - do not go here if you don’t have time to kill, or a few thousands to burn at Hermes store next door. We waited for 45 mins for one serving (14 orders before us)

Vanessa Fenner

Love the finely shaved ice with fresh fruit topping. Great taste, not too sweet and not filling, just right!

Solongo E

My favorite shaved ice place ever! I came here twice a day every day during my stay in Waikiki. Heavenly Lilikoi is a must, but you can't go wrong with anything

ShadowStorm

All natural flavors!! Literally saw the passion fruit seeds coming out of the syrup! And the guy takes his time on each one to make them absolutely mouth watering!

Matt Sterling

Amazing place. Got in a line behind 30 people, but well worth the wait. Make sure to stop by every year when in Oahu. Will definitely be back next year!

Naian

Shaved ice like no where else on the islands!! You must go here when in Honolulu

David Seo

Not all Hawaiian shaved ice are created equal! This is a must stop! My wife and I made regular stops here while visiting Waikiki. Even made it the last food stop before we had to leave! Frozen yogurt or softserve ice cream center surrounded by fluffy snow!

Amos Xiao

This place actually close at 10:45 pm. We just confirmed with the staff here.

Renada B

The most amazing light, airy and flavorful shaved ice I have ever had! The texture and taste are equally amazing. I appreciated the friendly and fast service. Definitely worth the price and the visit. If you are in the area put this place on your list and go!!!

Angela Zhang

Best shave ice place in Honolulu

Meg C

Delicious shave ice, best in Waikiki! Love the real fruit flavour & consistency of the shave ice. Highly recommend the Heavenly Lilikoi 👍 …

Will Neal

Very creative shaved I've and a good taste, but Ululani's on Maui is better.

K C

A nice treat on a warm evening. While the line to order can be fairly long it moves quickly due to their staff being very productive

David Briggs

Had the green tea matcha flavor. It was delicious...liked that it was slightly less sweet.

Bryan Miller

Friendly staff and the shaved ice is delicious!!

GK Fowler

Best shave ice in the area. They use real fruits and juices, not artificial flavored sugar water. Perfect on a hot day.

Mary Serna

Soooo good!! I had the one with strawberries and mango w ice cream in the center. It was my 1st time trying shaved ice. We loved it.

ATC

A little pricy but that's to be expected given the location. Delicious options and flavors were amazing. Portions are generous as well.

Christian Metatron

Great taste. Costs between $15 - $20.

taermaiige1

Shave ice with boba and mochi yumm

Matt Crotteau (Vegan Cheesehead)

Love the service and the Shave Ice was awesome! I’m vegan and they explained very easily which items didn’t contain dairy. 🤙 …

Lindsay Webster

I love this place. I wish we found it earlier in our trip... I would have eaten there every day.

Kalin Vu

Good but not great. Awesome service. Overpriced. Would still recommend to satisfy a dessert craving.

Pontius Pilate

I know its a big deal for everyone but its snow cone

Robert Mathewson

Really refreshing and hit the spot. The guy making it was an artist.

H Javed

Coconut mango shaved ice was satisfying

Tanya Philip

Best shave ice I've had on island. Only thing that sucks is location right in Waikiki

David Fake

My friend told me I had to try the Heavenly Lilikoi before I went back home and she was right, it's so good.

Sandra Montalvo

Absolutely delicious. A must try when you're in Honolulu. It's a work of art.

Tony Huang

I loved the shaved ice here!

Omar Bonilla

Distinguishable shave ice. Sits on top of a very creamy frozen yogurt. It's like no other taste!

Pete Kachur

Best Shave Ice in Hawaii 🙌 …

S. C.

Best shave ice in Honolulu! No doubt, tastes delicious / real fruit.

Jake Z. Chang

Best shave ice hands down...

Angie Histo

Best shaved ice I've ever had! Had to come back the night before we left! The all natural flavors were amazing, none that corn syrup toppings. This was my favorite things to eat on the island! Great job on great quality!

Doni Lofitis

Amazing. The thought of eating shaved ice didn't appeal to me much but the fact that it's flavoured shaved ice over beautiful ice cream made this one of my dessert highlights. Delicious and big portions!

Joshua Kim

Great location, wonderful staff, and a menu that's easy to order from. The line wasn't too long, but it still moved very quickly. Although there is no direct seating, there are many places to sit around the mall to enjoy your shaved ice!

Richard Lee

Pretty good but the biggest size could be bigger.

Bryce Matthews

Very tasty. I tried most of the signatures during my stay. Wasn't a big fan of the green tea flavor, but everything else is excellent.

m s

Great shave ice! Delicious, flavorful, & fresh! It seems like they are always busy, but it’s worth any wait! I ordered a kids portion with two flavors...it was huge! Very pleased!

Kevin Messing

We tried this place and many others while in Hawaii. This was by far our favorite. They have the best tasting syrup and pack the ice around the ice cream so you get both in every scoop.

Elise A

Very long wait (nearly 1.5 hours) but delicious shaved ice. Only visited once due to the wait time.

Kevin Ariyama

Worth the wait if they have a long line. Takes a while to make but tastes great

Krystal S.

Yum this shaved ice is delicious

Julio G.

The shave ice it’s just brilliant! So good! And it’s not always full, but when it is you don’t wait a lot. Nice girls at the counter and very affordable.

Erika Helton

Best shaved ice on the island

Bill Taylor

Strawberry with condensed milk was really good!

Leon

Incredibly light and refreshing. I could see myself eating one of these every single day and not getting tired of it at all. We tried several other Hawaiian shaved ice places after this, and none came close. Perfect for enjoying either in the plaza or out on the beach (it does melt pretty fast though. Plus you'll probably finish it before making it very far, it's that good)

CJ McClellan

OMG! Please go here! The line is long, but it is so beyond worth it.

A S (Some Wasian Guy)

A little pricy but the convenience factor if being near our resort, and: lilikoi strawberry coconut made my day.

Gregory Chew

Everything tastes very fresh here, the fruit flavoring is very natural. I recommend their Lilikoi Moana Acai bowl!

Michelle Bautista

Shaved ice is delicious and fresh. Nice variety, portions are huge. Staff is super friendly & happy. Along Waikiki Beach Walk, easy to find. Wait took 10 minutes with a longer line. Great value.

Jessica Martens

One of my favorite places for an acai bowl. The island honey latte is also so yum!

Brittney Portes

Local guides say to try the shaved ice in the area and it was delicious...we also tried the local ice cream with pineapple and my little ones loved it.

Jeni Bozic

Natural syrups and amazing flavor. Get there early there will be a line but it's worth it.

A. Drager

If you have never had shave ice, you will like this place. If you've had shave ice before, you may wonder why there is so much hype. We found the flavors to be fine but by no means amazing. Also, the location has all the ambiance of a gas station.

Knat Lo

I walked by this place with the family and there was a huge line and decided to pass. I was with the family again the next night but it was early so there wasn't a line. Decided to give it a try and ordered the Tropical Island. 15 min later I was ordering another one. I've had other shaved ice and this is the best by far.

Prateek Tuladhar

Tastes Better than Matsumoto. But at 4 times the price. 12.50 is too expensive imo

Ali Soltani

Great little stand with shave ice with a twist (frozen yogurt inside). The flavors were fresh. Prices were a little higher than regular shave ice places. Not everything contains the exact ingredients as the pictures though.

Christy Read

I didn't get any but the line went down the block so it must be good

Ronald Wise

Yummy is all I can say this was delicious.

Molly Martell

Smack in the middle of tourist land, but soo tasty! Nice flavors and not stupidly sweet. Compostable spoons and bowls, too.

Byron Criollo

We wait for about 45 minutes but it was worth it. Very refreshing and delicious. No wondering they have so many clients.

Mike Paul

Hands down the best shave ice I've ever had. High quality, quick, and delicious. Grab one to split with someone special and go sit on the rocks by the little pond.

Shivani Mattikalli

Amazing! Line was long but moved fast. Would get again

Martin Herrera

Best shave ice on the island, controversial but even better then waiola shave ice, and Matsumoto shave ice, there I said it

Kathryn Wong

First time having shave ice.... whilst it was a nice and refreshing dessert, it didn't wow me. Tried it... nothing special.

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