Wow the macnut soft serve here is absolutely delicious! We came after dinner craving a sweet treat…read moreand were blown away by the vegan macnut ice cream which was so creamy and had a really nice strong macadamia nut flavor. So sad we didn't get to come back again while staying in downtown Kona but this was definitely one of the highlights of our stay. They also had a fun freebie wheel and we landed on a free coconut water which was such a nice surprise!

Hula hula was soooo good. Offered sample while looking at outside menu. Interior design was…read moreamazing. Nice people, pretty design, amazing ice cream combinations.

The shave ice was soft and finely shaved, with a light, fluffy texture that almost instantly melts…read morein your mouth. You can choose three flavors, which makes it fun to mix and match your favorites. Service was great! The owner was very friendly and accommodating. The shop is located in a strip mall, so the ambiance is simple and casual. There's an outdoor seating area where you can sit, relax, and enjoy your shave ice.

With snow cones a done a dozen in Hawaii I wanted something a little different and This place…read moredefinitely delivered! They have pineapple Dole Soft Serve covered in a snow cone, with a bunch of amazing tropical flavors to choose from. It was SO good that I had to come back twice in the same week just to get another one! Such a fun and refreshing treat, and it's located in a cute little shopping center in Kona. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

I am OBSESSED with the Kona Sunset. Ate it like 5 times and am now off the island and dreaming…read moreabout it. Everyone was super nice too.

Shave Ice with my love on a very humid hot night after walking around shopping for hours…read more Priceless. And there is people playing volleyball? Aloha. I can't tell you how many times she said "Shave Ice" before we actually had some. I'll make it a thing next year, when we come back. Flavored Ice and volleyball. I forgot what my Wife ordered but it was good. I had the Shark Bite. It was a bit sweet for me but that's my bad. I could have asked but all I saw was Shark Bite and that was enough. The 2 young ladies working the stand were super nice and made our order fast. Still a great experience. We found a bench nearby and enjoyed ourselves, eating Shave ice and people watching.

I am editing my previous review because the response to my complaint from the managers was…read moreincredible. Their customer service reply really made up for the previous experience with their staff and they ensured me they would address the issue with their team. :) Old review: I visited the Gypsea Gelato in Kona today and was extremely disappointed with the service. I ordered a single scoop child's cone and was told "We only have our Ube waffle cones, we are out of the rest... but don't worry they don't really taste like ube". I said ok, that should be fine since my daughter wants a cone. When I get to the register, after they had already filled her cone, I was told the price was $8.50 for the child's size ice cream and charged an additional $3 for their "specialty cone". Prior to choosing the cone, I was not told anything about it costing $3 additional dollars. Nor that a kids size scoop for that cone would be $8.50 when it should usually be $4.99. So I paid $11.50 for a child's ice cream. When I brought my concern up to the 3 teenagers working there, they all made me feel as though I was in the wrong for not knowing my child's cone would be $11.50. One of the staff checked to see if there was a price on the front of the sample cone thinking she could rub that in my face but there was no price shared. So, I had literally no way of knowing how much I would end up paying until it was too late and no apology or kindness was shown whatsoever. Another staff member said "we aren't in charge of what they give us"... and to that I say, that doesn't absolve you from sharing the price of this speciality option -which again, was the only cone option offered. Had I known I would be paying $11.50 for a child's cone, we would have happily ordered the $4.99 cup. I'd appreciate if the manager would get in touch with me -not so much for the outrageous cost but more for the fact that their staff provided such poor service in not sharing the price, and not trying to kindly resolve the issue.

There is usually a line into this spot. We went here for an after dinner treat. I had a small with…read moreKona Coffee and Lilikoi. My husband had raspberry and Lilikoi. There's no seating inside, but they have some picnic tables outside and cushions on the stone wall.

Cute stand on the downtown strip across from hotels and the waterfront. Ice cream was soft serve…read more You get to pick a size, fruit (local grown) and a base (dairy or non). They mix it for you and turn it into soft serve. We tried the white pineapple, lilikoi and one of the limes. White pineapple was the best flavor out of our selections. Service is good with a thorough explanation of how you order. Not quite the same consistency as ice cream or soft serve. Still fun and yummy.

Amazing ice creams with fruits grown in Hawaii! Must visit for everyone. The person making the ice…read morecream was also well experienced with flavor combinations and recommended really tasty options.

Had the much talked about Ube Milkshake! Exceeded my expectations, and what a huge portion. The…read morestaff provided excellent and quick service and great location nearby my hotel. Clean and bright store and great ambiance all around. Look forward to coming back to try the Croffles and Bubble Waffles!

Service was super friendly!! When we walked in around 8:20, they were empty. However, we took a few…read moreminutes to figure out what we wanted, and they filled up real quick! The girls working were so helpful and worked hard to get orders out quickly. I ended up ordering the Thai milk tea with oat milk. Forgot to customize my sweetness level. Although in retrospect I think keeping regular milk would've complimented the Thai tea more. My friend had the tiger milk tea at 75% sweet which has jasmine tea in it. I thought it was good, but still pretty sweet. Boba was slightly hard and chewy, but it was still cooked through and through. Definitely recommend going down in sweetness regardless, unless you like things super sweet.

AMAZING!! I had the Kona Wave bowl with peanut butter. So refreshing light and delicious. Love the…read morecontrasting flavors, textures and temperatures. I'm coming back for sure!

Better than before. This time around I just had them add everything and it is fantastic…read more The store is still a nice Mom & Pop shop, so that's extra points because the service is very personal as it is family owned. If you're on a cruise, your body will appreciate this break for fresh healthy fruit.

Tropical Dreams is nestled under a sign saying "Andy's Cafe" in a vibey shopping center that's…read moreopen-air, great for chilling with ice cream on a warm day, overlooking the water. We tried a few flavors, each one delicious. But in the end I opted for the vanilla, because it was one of the best vanilla ice creams that ever touched my tongue. The service isn't anything special, but the man behind the counter will give you samples if you ask.

Good service! Yummy ube ice cream! Tried the vanilla macadamia ice cream too. So far the best ice…read morecream in Kona. I've tried several places. This is by far the best!

Our first morning on the Island we were set to look for Acai Bowls and as we were walking down the…read morestrip we ran into Bikini Bottoms Coffee. I spoke the the staff member and asked about cross-cotimination for my and my sons allergies. She was very helpful and let us know what we can have and can't have. She aslo informs us that all the equipment would be cleaned. We both got the Tropical Thunder, it comes with: acai base with blueberry cinnamon granola, bananas, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries and he added chocolate syrup. The fruits were fresh and juicy. I felt refreshed with every bite. The location has indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to eat outdoors! This place was so good, we were a repeat customer the next day!

We got a latte with soy milk and a latte with oat milk. We tried Kona coffee from a few places now…read moreand this was the first place where we could really taste the unique Kona coffee flavors - earthy, chocolatey (especially with oat milk; with soy, you can taste the soy flavor a bit and the Kona coffee flavor's not as strong). Came back a few more times since it's so good and their lattes are very consistent! We also tried their vegan chocolate croissant. They helped us warm up the croissant, but it was still cold on the inside (the chocolate filling and bottom side of the pastry). That was a bit disappointing, but it still tasted good and probably would have been even better thoroughly warmed! (The ice cream is NOT vegan for those wondering if it's vegan ice cream. We inquired since they don't serve cow milk in their coffees, so we thought maybe their ice cream was so vegan.)

The staff here were friendly and gave great drink recommendations when I couldn't decide what to…read moreget. I ended up getting a seasonal drink, I can't remember what it was called though. It was quite delicious and that's all that matters. I'd definitely come back to try something else. The coffee shop felt like a nice neighborhood spot, with seating if you wanted to meet someone and plenty of little goodies for gifts or event just a treat for yourself.

This shop is literally the GOAT of coffee shops this trip to Hawai'i! Of course, I got the honey…read moregoat, half sweet, with mac nut milk (they have macadamia milk!) instead of oat. It was still a bit sweet for my taste, but I'm sure everyone else would've found it the perfect combination. The barista said it's their most popular, and I can see why. The last time I was in the shop, a couple of years ago, there wasn't as much merch. This time - shoppers' paradise! Local snacks, bags and knickknacks, and so much more. Many of the offerings are made locally, so this is a great way to support small, independent businesses over corporations. The parking lot is expansive compared to other shops in downtown areas (Hilo or Kona), there's outdoor seating (although it's usually hot) and public bathrooms nearby. Totally worth the short drive out of Kona town!