Aloha Ice is the only place I've found, pretty much anywhere, that has actual Hawaiian-style shaved ice, complete with the macadamia-nut ice cream on the bottom! For years I've wondered why this isn't a thing elsewhere besides Hawaii. It is so good! We decided to stop here after an e-biking adventure through Oceanside. We got several of the special types of shaved ice (though you can build your own flavor selection) and they were all really good. The bigger sizes were really huge! Things were so tasty I missed actual pictures of the shaved ice but did grab a pic of the outside. They've also done a good job capturing the Hawaiian style inside and even have pog you can get! Nice clean modern ambiance overall. Service was quick even though there were tons of people in line! Overall would totally recommend for a tasty summer treat in Carlsbad! read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The portion was hugeeee. I looked at the small at first and was like bruh no way they selling that but they lowk stack the ice so high. It was definitely worth the price for the amount you get. For taste, I think all the flavors are super artificial (i mean afterall it is syrups) but normally it doesnt bother me and for this it was just really strong fake taste especially of their ube flavor. I do think the sweet cream complimented it very nice and I liked it all when I mixed the ice cream in. The blend was extremely pleasant. I also really appreciated how patient the staff were when I was looking at the menu they were kind about letting me fully look through it all. Id say this is a good place to go with chill vibes and after a long summer day on the beach. Perfect cool down snack read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First time here and I can't wait to go back! What a wonderfully refreshing dessert. This place was busy on a Sunday night which totally made sense because this place is great. The staff was friendly and got our orders quickly. They have so many great options to choose from! I chose off of their menu with pre-set mixes. I can't remember what I was called but it had pineapple and popping boba on top. Such fun icy treat on a hot day. We sat outside where they had a few tables and bar seating. There were lots of bees or something flying around though. read more

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Unfortunately, this place was so dirty. The ice cream and shaved ice were delicious and the employee was working hard and was friendly- but they need at least one other person to be cleaning. The door was dirty, the floor was trashed, the entire seating area had melted shaved ice all over and bees were swarming. We couldn't sit on any of the patio chairs because everything was sticky. On top of that, it was uncomfortably hot inside, AC needed so bad, and more importantly for the staff. I can't imagine working in there all day, we could hardly even stand it long enough to order. I hope it's a fluke and I plan on coming back eventually because the shaved ice really is so good and the location is great. read more

Aloha Ice is a fun little local spot for a refreshing sweet treat. The shaved ice is flavorful, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day in Carlsbad. The service was friendly and the casual atmosphere makes it an easy stop for a quick dessert. Definitely worth checking out when you're craving something cool and sweet! read more

Aloha Ice - Strawberry cheesecake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

A slice of tropical heaven in Carlsbad! I've been to my fair share of Hawaiian shaved ice spots on the mainland but nothing--and I mean nothing--comes close to the magic they serve up here. One word: DREAMSICLE. I don't know what kind of sorcery they're working with, but this flavor tastes like childhood joy and beachside sunsets blended into a cup. It's perfectly creamy, citrusy, nostalgic, and refreshing all at once. I am not in Carlsbad often, but I know that the next time I'm headed to San Diego I am going to stop by and try more of their creations. But what really makes Aloha Ice special isn't just the incredible flavors--it's the people. The staff here are absolute gems. I came with a group of 6, a few kids, and a few indecisive adults. The employees were so genuinely patient, kind, and enthusiastic through the whole thing. No eye rolls, no rush--just warm smiles and helpful suggestions. Everyone ended up ordering shaved ice that they loved! It's rare to find a place that nails both quality AND hospitality, but Aloha Ice does it effortlessly. Whether you're a local or just passing through Carlsbad, don't miss this spot. Pro tip: get the Dreamsicle. You can thank me later! read more

Aloha Ice - Dreamsicle - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Who would have thought we would find super yummy shaved ice in Carlsbad?! As good as Hawaii! Not too sweet and some great flavors! Finely shaved ice and syrup that wasn't too sweet. The macadamia nut ice cream had lots of macadamias and they were nice and crunchy. The coconut whip was super good! They had color changing spoons too! So fun! Lots of great goodies to shop for too! Found some cool gifts and snacks. They even sell poke! Quaint little place with outdoor seating only . Liked the open windows. Service was great. Young man was patient and answered questions and gave suggestions. read more

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Shave ice was good. Workers were rude and judgy. Acted as if I wasn't there. Not sure if it was because I am a person of color, but they were making conversation with customers that looked like them and giving a dismissive personality towards those that didn't. I would avoid coming here as a person of color. read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Who doesn't like shave ice. It looked good here and what better place that's near the beach but not Hawaii. My 3 star review is for the spam masubi. I'm sure it's good if it were fresh but I picked it up when the store opened and it's "keeping warm" in the glass storage which made the rice extra crunchy and hard. The kiddos didn't enjoy it. Otherwise I'm sure if it was fresh, it would've been good. . read more

Just like Hawaii!!! So good. I am upset we did try sooner. They also had spam masubi, which is a plus. Going to make this a regular spot we visit. read more

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As close as you can get to the islands and stay in SD. First off I have to say after many trips to Hawaii over the years and a regular of Scandi's in Kona nothing beats shaved ice on the islands. However when that craving hits Aloha ice does not disappoint in meeting that shaved ice fix. While most places are advertising "Hawaiian shaved ice" and you end up with a sad snow cone this place is using the legit ice shavers. And if you think shaved ice is the same as a snow cone you're better off saving your money and just go lick a block of ice. Anyway this place uses the proper methods has authentic flavors and does everything right. Short walk from the beach in Carlsbad village it is a perfect treat on a hot summer day. Parking in that area can be tough in the summer so not sure it's worth the effort if thats your only destination. Couple of times I have been it was pretty busy and the staff has been friendly, but might benefit from a 3rd employee taking orders. Usually is 2 people working, taking turns taking orders then going to make it while the 2nd person helps the next person in line. This is fine but if it busy this can cause the line to back up a bit. Overall great shaved ice and fills that desire for the islands without the 5hr flight but ultimately that is the biggest problem with it, you're enjoying it on the beach in San Diego instead of the beach in Hawaii read more

can someone please explain why a sticker is $7????? ridiculous of course displayed where all the kids can see & cry about after ordering read more

Great tasting shaved ice options to choose from. Be sure to get your fav flavor/s with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the sweet cream topping. Get at least a size medium. You won't regret it. Try their spam musubi as snack while you wait for your dessert to be created. Excellent, quick service from behind the counter. Lots of free parking in the lot just a couple steps North of this establishment. A must have when visiting Carlsbad Village! read more

Came to treat my kid to shave ice. The shave ice creations on the menu were weird - packed too tight so that after a minute or two, they would melt and start spilling out of the serving cup over the edges, making a sticky wet mess. I was surprised to find a scoop of macadamia ice cream at the bottom of my shaved ice and it was the only saving grace as I found the shave ice itself overly sweet and not particularly fine. Both my kid and I got the child size and it was more than enough, we each threw out more than half. I would not recommend. read more

Aloha ice was very good! I love the icecream being included under the Italian ice, and was a nice sweet treat to have during our beach day. The employee working was very nice and accommodating. read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Amazing just amazing!! A ton of amazing flavors, combos, and unique items to try. The staff is amazing, fast, friendly, and helpful. The store is clean and there's always seating to enjoy with your friends or family. read more

A lovely lady at the counter was so sweet and did an amazing job with everyone's aloha ice. Definitely the best around if you want good Hawaiian shaped eyes this is the place! So refreshing on a hot day enjoy the beach.! read more

love this place!!!!! the shaved ice was amazing the spam musubi. It was so delicious all the girls loved it. I had to get three!!!!! it reminded me of being in Hawaii I love the vibe!!!! Customer Service was awesome!!! definitely coming back here every time we are at Carlsbad. although there was not enough tables or seating!!! but other than that it was pretty cool! they even sell alot of other stuff like t shirts, hats baby toys and more!! read more

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The girls and I were in the area on a hot afternoon, so we were looking for something to cool us down. Aloha Ice has Hawaiian shaved ice, acai bowls, smoothies, ice cream and I'm sure other things as well. They have some small tables outside the shop for you to enjoy your treats. One thing they can improve on is their screens that displayed the menu, specifically the screen that was I interested in, kept losing connection. Also the tables could have been better maintained between customers. We all decided to get Hawaiian shaved ice which had a ice cream base topped with shaved ice. They have a lot of flavors to choose from. The girls all picked from their Aloha favorites that are their creations. I decided to make my own creation. I got the vanilla ice cream as a base because it was more complimentary to the strawberry and lychee flavor with sweet cream drizzle. Yummmmm! We were all loving our treats and had such a good time. My creation was about ~$6. Pretty standard in this economy. Definitely exactly what we needed for the afternoon, and I would come back when I am back in the area. read more

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Stumbled upon this place for a post dinner dessert and it was pretty busy when we walked up. My boyfriend and I shared a small custom shaved iced, where we got 3 flavors and paid for an add on of the cream drizzle on top. There was a bit of a wait for the shaved ice but I know it takes some time to make each one. It was pretty good but nothing crazy. The flavors were not particularly strong, it wasn't easy to identify which was which but they were good and not overly sweet. They also forgot to put the cream drizzle on top so we had to go back and ask for it. Overall the shaved ice was good but not as smooth and fluffy as expected. Might come back if we're craving some shaved ice! read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great place for shaved ice. We went on a busy Sunday afternoon. So many flavors to choose from. I went with "make your own " Cherry and Mango on top of vanilla ice cream topped with sweet cream. Hubby went with Pina Colada. There is limited seating outside but we managed to find a seat. Fun addition, they give you color changing spoons. Will be back to try the other flavors. read more

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Whenever we are in Carlsbad we try to stop by here. It reminds us a bit of being in Hawaii and makes it worth the stop. Though the shave ice isn't what you would find in Hawaii, this place comes close. The syrups are ok, but for being in California this place is good. I would put this place and Hula Girls Shave Ice (Huntington Beach) at the same level and Ululani's Shave Ice (Hollywood) at the top. If you're in the area and it's a hot day. No better way to cool off than a shave ice at Aloha Ice. read more

Aloha Ice - Get ready for blue tongues - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I stopped in to get a coffee, and ended up with the Koko Mocha. I don't usually get this type of coffee, but it sounded good. It had good coffee flavor. It's a nice stop in Carlsbad Village. I would have given them 5 stars, but the service was not good. I walked in and waited almost a good 5 minutes before being acknowledged by the only employee. She was very busy talking with someone she knew about different concerts, while making a shaved ice for a young man. Once she finished she finally decided to ask me if she could help me. I will be back to give them another try. The shop is cute with a local feel. read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place has the best shave ice, the nicest staff, a laid back beach vibe, and I also love their tik tok account. It's all about fun, sunshine and ohana. https://www.tiktok.com/@alohaiceco?_t=ZT-90UiV5tYUP7&_r=1 read more

Aloha Ice - Aloha Rainbow shave ice. Chef's kiss! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm a Make A Wish, wish granter and I sometimes connect with local businesses who can help enhance my wish kid's experience. I had a wish kid who's wish included a trip to Hawaii, what better than a shave ice establishment to give her a send off!!? I contacted Noelle at Aloha Ice and she so impressed me with her generosity and kindness. She made the wish kid's send off amazingly special, so did her lovely workers Kendall and Jenna! They worked with my wish kid's order until she said, "This is perfect!" What more could you ask for??? Support small businesses and visit this gem! By the way our group got an assortment of treats. I enjoyed the shave ice with cherry topping and vanilla ice cream on the bottom. The coffee flavored shake was tasty, ice cream etc! You can't go wrong here! read more

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Love this new shaved ice spot in my neighborhood! They also have spam mistubi which makes me feel like I'm back in Hawaii :). Tons of flavors for shaved ice and delicious macadamia nut ice cream. A few suggestions that would have made this a 5-star biz for me: - Have organic or natural shaved ice flavors where you upcharge a few bucks, but just let customers know there's no artificial sweeteners in those, corn syrup, and use real fruit to make 'em. - Vegan ice cream options for our vegan friends! - Staff that's slightly more educated on the ingredients/offerings for those trying to avoid super unhealthy ingredients. All in all though - I'll still come back here even if they don't make any of those changes :) -- love this little feeling of Hawaii in my neighborhood! read more

Stopped in while walking around the village after dinner. We had been to Handel's the night before but kind of wanted something different. We saw a pretty large crowd of people outside eating shaved ice so we thought we'd give it a shot. There was only one employee working but she was working nonstop cranking out orders. She told us she'd be with us in a second and that gave us some time to look around the shop. There was a lot of memorabilia from Hawaii and really beautiful framed coffee bean bags on the wall. The menu has options for both food and dessert. My husband and I shared a small shaved ice, which is more than plenty. We opted for the pog with a cream top and macadamia nut ice cream underneath. My husband also grab some spam musubi's to go. What we didn't know the entire time was that the business had already closed 10 minutes prior, but she stayed open just to let customers keep coming in and ordering dessert. read more

Aloha Ice - Pog with Mac nut ice cream and cream top - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

2 stars for the customer service. The cashier who helped us was kind and patient, we were there right when they opened at 9am (stopped on our way to Legoland). 0 stars for the shave ice. It tasted as bland as it looked. I got lychee (classic flavor and my go-to when I lived on Oahu) & ube. I could barely taste the lychee and there was slight ube flavor. Not sure if a light hand was used while pouring syrup or the flavorless syrups themselves, but there was nothing at the bottom of my cup (there usually is anywhere else). Texture was rough and not soft at all. I don't think we'll be back, definitely not worth it. read more

Aloha Ice - Where'd my syrup go? Certainly not at the bottom of the cup. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came to check out this sweet little Hawaiian Ice spot on a Sunday evening, for a sweet treat after dinner. There were a handful of customers and only one employee working about an hour before closing so kudos to him! He did a great job taking orders, payment AND making the orders. Feeling a bit tired from a long week I let my partner take care of the ordering while I chased our curious one year old around the shop and outdoor seating area. I did put my input in for flavor and we landed on ice cream with coconut and mango. We were hoping some of the flavors were naturally made but I think they are all artificial which keeps the price point lower, however I'd be willing to pay for natural made flavors/syrups. The shop had little trinkets for sale but was a bit tired looking maybe after a long weekend. The con was that a lot of it melted before we could really enjoy it, the pro is that probably means the ice cream is less artificial. They also had cute color changing spoons-- nice touch! Will def be back to try more flavor combinations. read more

We were walking to get gelato, but stumbled upon this place and it was happening. The vibe strongly reminds me of Maui and I loved how welcoming the staff were. We ordered the Mango Love and they make it very similar to how they make it in Hawaii. The scoop of ice cream on the bottom was fantastic and added such a creamy texture to the shaved ice. It was not overtly sweet and the balance of all the ingredients was fantastic. I will definitely be coming back to try the other flavors. You can also create your own shaved ice. I'm glad that we now have a good shaved ice place in north county! read more

Aloha Ice - Mango Love - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Iced coffee was pretty good. My parents got hot coffee, and that was NOT good at all. Shaved ice was not good. Did not like it at all. Service was super slow, and they were not at all busy. I feel like overall this was an overrated place. read more

Aloha Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Amazing, delicious highly recommend, it's refreshing not to sweet just right.......,,,,,,,,,

Coming home after vacationing in Hawaii and having shaved ice there, I was excited to get a notification from Yelp about this fairly new business. Came on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30 during peak tourist season (summer) to check out this place. Very cute shop located on a main street-Carlsbad Village Dr. & State St. No seating inside & only limited seating outside. We were surprised that there wasn't a line only a couple of people ahead of us. There were 2 employees and the young man, Dylan, who took our order was very nice. We ordered the You Got Me at Aloha & a grape/cherry/blue raspberry combo with vanilla ice cream. We also got the coconut -macadamia iced coffee. Orders came out in a timely manner. The iced coffee was delicious! I usually need to add a lot of sweetener but didn't need it. The shaved ices were good! Lots of flavor. Absolutely love the macadamia nut ice cream. Good portions and you even get a neat spoon that changes color with the temperature. We plan to return to try the other shaved ice flavors especially the tropical ones like pog & ube that I haven't seen anywhere else, and the Kona coffee. Glad we have a good Hawaiian shaved ice place that's local to us. This place was definitely worth trying. We'll be back! read more

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Best "Shave-Ice" around! (no D, pidgin' brahh) They're acai bowl is da kine ono as well! Don't be lolo, and make sure you go!

We love this place! We like that they updated their menu and added new merchandise! I also like their new cups it makes it easier to eat the shaved ice and you get to pick different sizes. We always get their shaved ice and ice cream but one day I need to try their musubi and hot items. Also the people who work here are also always so kind! We have been coming here for years. If you haven't been here in awhile come check it out! The new menu and items are worth trying! read more

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Staff are kind and welcoming. Place is clean and inviting. So good I wished I got the larger size. My daughter did and she ate it all! Definitely will be back when in town. read more

Aloha Ice - Sooooo good. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Nothing like some shaved ice on a hot day. Location, staff, portions sizes were all 5 stars. As for the shaved ice itself the mixture on the shaved ice I tried just didn't play out well for me. I stuck with the traditional rainbow one (from their pre set combo). Not fair to compare this to shaved ice from Hawaii, but in my option the flavors didn't mesh well. The base consisted of vanilla ice cream, which was really good. However, there was just too much flavored syrup added. Before the ice even melted I could see the syrups were already all soupy as I dug into the bottom of the cup. Reminded me more of a snow cone and less of shaved ice. In the end it was less refreshing like the shaved ice places I am used to, and more generic/artificial. Hoping to give another try one day, maybe a different flavor combo. Maybe a tweak to the type and amount of syrup being used can leave this ice tasting refreshing and nice. Cheers. read more

Aloha Ice - Rainbow ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If you are looking for a sweet treat, you really can't go wrong with shaved ice! I like to get the You Had Me at Aloha creation. The flavors all go well together and there is ice cream at the bottom! So it's the best of both worlds. Shaved ice and ice cream? Yes, please! The large size is enough for 3 people! There isn't that much seating around and make sure to grab paper towels because it can get a little messy! They also sell kids toys, snacks from Hawaii and other merch. read more

So Ive been here a couple times never disappointed! This time however I couldn't have more impressed on how this young lady held her composure and was extremely polite under extreme pressure with the line out the door and being by herself! I could see she was stressed but she handled it like a pro! I for got to get her name it was Sunday 6/22 around 6ish. However any of the OG flavors you can't go wrong read more

We lived on Oahu and since moving to the mainland haven't been able to find a great shave ice place till now! Staff was super friendly, and had the pork bowl which was fantastic as well :) reminds me of little places we'd go to in north shore - cozy with island vibes. read more