It was very delicious, nice staff, very quick, fun environment. Would recommend. Order the snow…read morecap! Parking can be tricky but it's worth it.

Waiola Shave Ice is a classic, must-have for locals and visitors. I always get the Strawberry…read moreCream, but all their flavors are delicious and go great with the wide assortment of toppings that they offer. Some of the most delicious syrups and softest ice on the island. The workers are friendly and fast! Vibe: They have outdoor seating and a little shop full of snacks, merchandise, and trinkets inside. Parking: They have a small parking lot, but parking can be difficult. We usually park on the street.

The line is usually long. Ordering is through a kiosk so be sure you are not waiting on the pick up…read moreline. Heavenly Lilikoi - the syrups taste natural and and flavorful. The ice was really fine and melted instantly in the mouth. You can customize flavors and toppings. Perfect for a summer day!

Island Vintage Shave Ice completely lived up to the hype and served one of the most memorable…read moredesserts I had in Hawaii. Located just outside the Royal Hawaiian Center, the shop almost always has a long line, but it moves surprisingly quickly thanks to the convenient self-order kiosks. Despite the steady stream of customers, the staff handled the crowd with impressive efficiency, and our order arrived sooner than expected. With its vibrant layers of color and fresh toppings, the shave ice created a breathtaking first impression. Better yet, it tasted every bit as incredible as it looked. **Hawaiian Rainbow: 5/5** The Hawaiian Rainbow was the perfect sweet treat on a blazing hot day. Layered with housemade coconut spirulina, strawberry, and mango syrups over incredibly soft shave ice, it offered a bright medley of tropical fruit flavors. The shave ice itself was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with a texture reminiscent of fluffy snow that dissolved almost instantly on the tongue. Hidden beneath it was a layer of rich, soft ice cream that provided the perfect creamy contrast to the refreshing flavors. The finishing touches were a generous drizzle of condensed milk and fresh strawberry chunks, whose subtle tang balanced the sweetness beautifully. Homemade mochi added a soft, pillowy chew, while the lychee popping boba contributed subtle floral notes evocative of rosewater. Every element complemented the next, making each spoonful just as enjoyable as the last. Island Vintage Shave Ice more than lives up to its well-earned reputation. From the stunning presentation to the handcrafted syrups, silky-smooth shave ice, and a texturally diverse assortment of toppings, every component came together to create a phenomenal dessert that's every bit as delicious as it is visually captivating. If you're visiting Waikiki, Island Vintage Shave Ice deserves a spot at the top of your must-try list.

Ululani's has new items. They are Dirty Soda's made with Ululani's Custom mixes. You can choose…read morefrom soda, sparkling water or Red Bull as the base. Step 2 is to pick your flavor, then the cream or extras. The staff was so helpful in deciding flavors and what to try. I chose the lilikoi and lychee flavor with the haupia cream(vegan) with sparkling water. We are definitely going back to try more flavors.

Tried this place for the 2nd time and it seems to be a hit or miss. Our first visit was soured by…read morethe service. The staff was mixing up orders and it took a while for us to get ours. The service this recent time was fine, although they started cleaning the floors when we started eating so it smelled strongly of Pine-sol. Also, my shave ice had so much syrup on it that it was spilling out of the bowl. Fiancé and I ended up just sharing his. I will say - the fresh mochi and snow cap toppings are good though.

Was on a Costco run and stopped by here. All homemade with tons of fresh fruits. Owners took time…read moreto explain the menu and were so great. Never rushed us even when it was closing time. I definitely will come back and try the creamier flavors.

I've lived here for 6 years now and this is the best shaved ice I've had! Very high quality, using…read morelocal items, with fair pricing. The staff are amazing and you can tell how passionate they are about their art and work. Highly recommend!

Chillest made our day with the softest, most oishi shave ice we've ever had! My partner got…read moreLilikoi/Mandarin Orange with ice cream which is an amazing combination and I went for a super cooling and refreshing Hojicha. We had walked in overheated but by the time we left, we were fully chilled with happy tummies. The friendly staff were super helpful and the atmosphere was super relaxing and laid back. The perfect treat and hands down the best shave ice we've ever had!

What an awesome shave ice spot! Great people, awesome service, amazing flavors and easy parking…read more We had the Melona, Ramune and my favorite, Japanese Grape. So good. Toppings are free! A wonderful interior and great seating. Highly recommend a stop at Chillest Shave Ice

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

The absolute best and our favorite! So glad they still have this location behind rainbow drive in!…read moreI Alexis get the tubes float, vanilla cream and strawberry with ice cream sand my don always gets a variety. Seating is easy and the plastic holder is a must! Parking is sometimes hard but you just have to wait a bit for someone to go out which is often since eating here is fast

We found Shimazu Shave Ice behind Rainbow Drive Inn on Kapahulu. Parking is tight which is normal s…read morealong that area. The place was packed. People eating shave ice . One couple eating Hawaiian Food. We ordered our Shave ice and my friend was astounded at how huge the "small" was! It was tasty s d refreshing! Their flavors were delicious but the lilikoi tasted a bit watered down. The reason it doesn't have all 5 stars is the tables all had shave ice icky sticky. I know it's inevitable but they're so busy no one's there to clean the tables. We got extra napkins and wiped the table. We'll return to try other flavors!

On a hot afternoon got to have shaved ice to cool you down . Waiola Shave ice located on the corner…read moreof Kapahuluu and Mokihana St. Their original store is located on Waiola St. first time coming to this location . They have a small area that they sell merchandise along with some snacks and seeds. They have outside tables so you can enjoy your shave ice . I ordered strawberry with blue vanilla and with ice cream . It's a must to have ice cream or azuki. Support local

@fortunefoodfinds: "Have a RICE weekend! A Mango Sticky Rice Bowl from WAIOLA SHAVE ICE. Coconut…read morecream syrup, mango fruit spread, coconut tapioca pearls, then drizzled with condensed milk on top. You can find this refreshing summer treat at their Kapahulu shop!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: have crack seed, candy, n' lots of merch for sale EXTERIOR: picnic style table seating, nice photo ops WAIT TIME: less than 5 mins PARKING: a few free space right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: always go to their Waiola St. location, but called ahead to ask if they had the mango sticky rice bowl n' was told it's only served at their Kapahulu location so that's where I went. Liked that they had more seating n' the inside felt more welcoming or spacious to walk into. The mango sticky rice didn't have huge chunks of mango, instead a mango jam-like puree. The tapioca pearls gave a nice texture n' the coconut n' mango flavors in the shave ice were definitely there. Now I know that they offer more special kine bowls at the Kapahulu location, which I will most likely go back here instead of their OG location. Their shave ice is always the perfect treat on a hot day!

Sad to find out Ice Monster closed permanently and we began a search for a new replacement…read more Frostcity is the winner! We ordered the combo watermelon/lychee and the mango shaved ice. Both options come with fruit and mochi as standard offerings. Compared to the Hawaiian shaved ice, the Asian shaved ice was so soft and flavorful without being too sweet. Quick note re location: It's a bit of a drive since it's not at Waikiki. But Waikiki can be annoyingly crowded and over priced. For those who have access to a car or can uber over, it's worth it!

It seemed like the McCully location moved near S. Beretania St. Parking is available on the…read morestreets. Gets pretty busy during peak hours. Looks like a little more dining table and space here. Cute decorations. I have tried their shave ice and it was good. I came back to try their mango pomelo sago and sesame mochi balls ginger soup. The mango pomelo is like the drink but in a bowl. Not too sweet. Very good. The sesame mochi balls were amazing, smooth and sweet! Perfect pairing with the ginger soup that was warm and spicy. Love it here! Great for group hangouts or a quick grab and go dessert.

I really enjoyed this shave ice. I actually didn't think I was a big fan of shave ice, but it had…read morealso been a long time since I'd had true shave ice. The inner shop is fairly small, so the line was outside the door. There aren't a lot of spots for seating, which is a bummer. The service was okay, but really just the bare minimum. I have to say the two standouts for me about this shave ice are as follows: the texture of the ice is fantastic - so smooth. It does also mean that it melts quickly, but it's really pleasant to eat. The other standout is the Mac nut ice cream. It's delicious, the bites of macadamia nut give a little crunch, and it all-around is very balanced with the flavors of the shave ice. I got the Sunset Beach, which is passion orange guava and mango. With the ice cream, I personally don't feel like the condensed milk is necessary, but I could totally be wrong.

Absolutely awful customer service from Kalei. We arrived about four minutes before their posted…read moreclosing time of 10:30 PM, and they were literally still taking another customer's order as we walked up. My husband asked if we could order as well and that we drove here straight from the airport with a 20 minute detour and was immediately told, "No, this is the last order." He walked out, realized it wasn't even 10:30 yet, and went back in to ask why they were refusing to serve us when we arrived before closing. Instead of simply explaining or apologizing, the employee, Kalei, responded with an unbelievable attitude and said something along the lines of, "People don't realize we have SCHOOL in the morning, but it's okay, I'll take your order then if you want shave ice that bad." WOAH?!?! Seriously? If you close at 10:30, then either serve customers who arrive before 10:30 or change your posted closing time. There was absolutely no reason for the sarcasm or nasty attitude. My husband told her he didn't appreciate the attitude and proceeded to order a strawberry shave ice. She then turned off the TV/screen and told him, "No more ordering for you." At that point it honestly felt like she was going out of her way to be disrespectful just because he questioned why we were being turned away before closing. When he asked for her name, she very boldly told him it was Kalei, advised him of their Google listing, and basically invited us to leave a review and contact her boss, as if she was completely confident nobody would care about how she treats customers. We weren't asking anyone to stay open late. We didn't walk in after closing. We arrived BEFORE closing while another customer was actively being served. The entire interaction could have been handled with basic courtesy, but instead we got sarcasm, hostility, and an employee seemingly trying to embarrass a customer for simply asking to order during posted business hours. One of the rudest and most unnecessarily hostile customer service interactions we've had. Completely unacceptable.