Cute spot hard to get to if you're driving- we took a biki right across the street. Lots of seating inside. Samples available. Ladies friendly Neon sign is half off so that might be a problem for new customers read more

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We were craving something sweet after dinner, so we headed here for ice cream. Located in the former Hula Supply Shop, Castaways Ice Cream is a new shop located on King Street that offers premium, homemade ice cream. Made fresh with natural ingredients, Castaways has many flavors to choose from including birthday cake, pistachio, strawberry banana, and peanut butter. They also offer milkshakes with or without a cereal infusion. The young staff were efficient and accommodating. I ordered the keiki size of the peanut butter after sampling three different flavors. It's a definite plus to be able to sample unlimited flavors before making your final decision. There is nothing worse than ordering a cup of ice cream and then realizing that the flavor is not what you were expecting! The peanut butter ice cream was rich with a nutty natural peanut flavor. I appreciated that the ice cream wasn't too sweet and was a good blend of creamy and savory. There is ample seating inside and prices and portions are reasonable. Looking forward to trying more flavors! read more

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This place is amazing. We passed it heading to another "ice cream" place we wanted to try and made it a vow to return. We actually returned the very next day bc we had to come to town again. We dont like coming to town from Ewa but I think we would for this place. We got there as they were opening and got to meet with the owner. A very kind gentleman about our age. We went during fall break with 6 kids. They were so kind and not irritated that we wanted to sample so many flavors. Patient AF. The kids loved the variety of flavors and the price point really wasnt bad for homemade ice cream. They are very family friendly and have free games and coloring pages to keep the kids entertained. They even have a piano you can play. I can definitely say this will be in our rotation of ice cream expeditions. Unless they want to open location on our side (wink wink). read more

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Happiness is just a scoop away. Pop quiz: If I had to eat one food every day for the rest of my life, what would it be? You guessed it. ICE CREAM. Castaways gets my five stars for the following: 1. It's in Moiliili. MY HOMETOWN. My kids and I can walk to Castaways and treat ourselves to something sweet while staying fit. 2. Their premium ice cream is homemade. Selection is daringly extensive. Rum Raisin? Butter Praline Pecan? And who misses White Chocolate from TCBY days? Now you can get it... in an ice cream. 3. Parking is manageable. Metered street parking lines Isenberg and is free after 6:30pm. Nearby parking lot may be another option, but I'm unfamiliar whether fines or tows are enforced. 4. The boys loved the flavors! Unlimited samples offered. Our family of 4 tried the dark chocolate, chocolate chip, white chocolate and cookies & cream. All delicious. Sodas are sold in nearby fridge for floats. 5. Visit them this week and receive special grand opening coupons and promos for every week currently and in April. Prices are fair, portions are decent. Come get your ice cream fix and we can all take a little bit of happiness home with us. read more

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Just wow!!! OISHI DES NE!! Service was top notch, quality was close to restaurants in japan!! So so good. Quality food!! Haru & team was amazing. Great ambiance & aloha. Mahalo nui!! read more

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Found this place on Yelp and decided to swing by. Walked in and was told we could try any flavor. Looked around a saw flavors such as banana oreo, biscotti, etc. Things you don't normally see in ice cream shops. Tried a bunch and decided on 2 flavors - biscotti and dark chocolate. Both had excellent flavor and texture. I really liked the biscotti with the little chunks of cookie mixed with the creamy ice cream. Went back a few days later and tried a scoop of vietnamese coffee and a scoop of oreo. I would have to say these are my favorite flavors. The coffee is smooth and tastes like a coffee candy. Not too sure about parking as I found a stall right in front on King st. I would definitely recommend stopping by and trying the different flavors. read more

Super-premium homemade ice cream Made-daily, fresh-baked waffle cones New Zealand-style fruit Cereal-infused delights (mostly ice cream) Dairy-free fruit sorbet . Grand opening in March 2025 right in the heart of Honolulu! . Perfect treat for you, family, and friends! read more

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The lady was super nice. We had an ice cream float with lychee mochi ice cream, kids scoops of chocolate and vanilla. Will return if we're in the area. read more

This place absolutely SLAMS every time. The ice cream has the perfect amount of creaminess/sweetness ratio! Always adding new flavors so no matter how often you come, which for me is a lot, you can try something new. Jordan is our usual ice cream connoisseur... he is extremely nice, funny and knowledgeable!! Look forward to seeing him each time we come in. Side note: I really need the shop to start selling the hats!! I desperately want to rep castaways!! read more

The flavors of ice cream were non traditional couldn't find one that appealed to me I like sort of traditional flavors. People around me seemed to love it. I am picky. The staff was friendly & patient let me try a selection. I decided I'd buy a cookie- to support - the chocolate chip cookie was expensive and really didn't make the cut. The vibe is space is nice place to sit and have conversations etc. read more

Must try. Da best handmade ice cream in town,must try lychee mochi if u like fruity ,my second favorite biscoff cookes. read more

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Tucked quietly on South King Street, Castaways feels less like a shop and more like a secret, one of those places you stumble into on a humid island evening and realize, halfway through your first spoonful, that you've crossed into something sacred. Everything here is homemade. You taste it. No cheap syrups, no chemical gloss. Just pure, deliberate craftsmanship. The kind of ice cream that melts slower, richer, like it knows you're savoring it. The flavors aren't your cookie-cutter tourist traps either. Think kona coffee that hits like midnight thunder, macadamia caramel that tastes like sin baptized in cream, and pumpkin spice so perfectly balanced it could make autumn jealous. Each one is smooth but alive, textured with hints of real ingredients; crushed nuts, caramel threads, roasted notes. The space itself? Small, unpretentious, glowing with that local warmth you can't fake. The kind of place where the owners still smile when you walk in, because they actually care that you came. If Michelin ever ventured into the realm of ice cream, Castaways would be a pilgrimage site. This isn't dessert, it's devotion in a cup. A flavor confession for the soul. It's not mere ice cream. It is alchemy cream transmuted to gold, sugar to memory, and the island breeze itself into something eternal. read more

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Very good ice cream! Yuzu Pinapple was very good, castaway lime was also a winner! Chocolate chip cookie read more

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Wanted to try a new ice cream place because I'm like my own brand. However, you have to go out of your comfort zone and just try especially local joints. Decided to try this place. It was slow so it's a good thing for me, not for the ice cream shop. They had a few flavors to try but I decided on cookies and cream and pistachio. When I entered someone was making the waffle cones and that was very very pleasant so I decided to get it in the waffle cones I was so happy I did. The waffle was exceptionally fresh and delicious. The ice cream was cold for the hot evening but it I can be honest it didn't hit me the way I wanted it to. Also unfortunately I got mint chip instead of pistachio but hey, we are all human. I did enjoy the peace and quiet but maybe for they offer no parking it's a bit empty. I hope it gets busier than that!! It's a huge area inside and they have comfortable chairs and lots of space for bigger parties. I welcome that and the staff was friendly. Two and a half stars read more

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This ice cream is amazing! Smooth and very creamy, you can tell it's homemade. Service was quick and so friendly! Waffle cones were great. They have a lot of creative options and I really enjoyed their fruity flavors. We'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Pretty good neighborhood ice cream spot. Being lactose intolerant, it's always a risk going to eat ice cream. But in we went and we will definitely come back. We were helped by a young haole boy who was very welcoming and offered us free tastes if we wanted. Nope. None for us, we knew what we wanted. Their servings are big. Their "small" is about the size you would get for a double scoop at the other mainland chain ice cream store down the street. They had a decent amount of flavors, and some you haven't seen elsewhere. And big plus.....it didn't affect my stomach. What we also liked about the place was the cleanliness. After people left, the young man came by and quickly cleaned the tables. Now that's how to keep people coming back....clean and non-stick tables. The only negative, which is totally not their fault, is the on street parking. If you are familiar with the area, there are quite a few homeless people around the area and you need to park either across the street by the baseball field, or by Old Stadium Park. Parking on the same side as them is hard to come by unless you have a lucky day. But if you are in the neighborhood, give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Clean, friendly staff, kenya and connect four on the tables made for a fun night of yummy goodness. Ice cream was creamy and flavors were fun too! I'm planning date night to include Castaways as the dessert location! read more

First time at castaways and was impressed. They had many flavors I haven't seen a lot elsewhere such as banana, white chocolate, chocolate with m&ms. The employees were helpful with questions and sampling different flavors. I landed on the m&m flavor and it was so good! A friend tried the ice cream slushie and really enjoyed it. You pick a slushie flavor and an ice cream flavor and they mix it together. Parking in the area isn't the most amazing but went on a Wednesday night and was able to find street parking! read more

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From the moment I walked in, the smell of freshly made waffle cones filled the air -- warm, buttery, and inviting. It's the kind of scent that instantly brings back happy memories. The staff member, Tal, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She went above and beyond to greet every customer with the same cheerful energy, making the whole experience even sweeter. The shop had 32 legit flavors -- no gimmicks, just simple, classic, and creative choices made with premium ingredients. You could taste the difference. The ice cream was creamy, smooth, and silky, with no airiness or freezer-burn nonsense. The waffle cone? Crispy, fresh, and just the right amount of sweetness. Even the décor added charm -- the light fixtures looked like those floating floral lanterns from Disney's Tangled. Dreamy vibes all around. It honestly made me miss my own ice cream shop. There's something about a place that takes pride in its product and its people -- and Castaway Ice Cream does just that. read more

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Jan 2026 visiting from the 9th island! Ok this local ice cream spot is ridiculously good. The ice cream is top quality. Creamy clean and delicious. I use the word clean because it's not overly rich even tho it's so creamy. Not easy to do but Castaways pulls off this difficult balancing act. And their award winning Madagascar vanilla is spectacular and better than advertised. Quality and taste and homemade with aloha. What more can you ask for? Fellow yelpers who love quality ice cream, must must try this spot that's open til midnight on the weekends! Lots of street parking. read more

The flavors here are great! My boyfriend loved the Pandan coconut and the Cookies and Cream is rich with a really great cookie flavor to the actual ice cream base. Also the value here is great. The Pandan in the photo is a small and it was a really large amount of ice cream. My kiddie waffle cone was also super generously portioned. I don't think you could ask for friendlier staff. They did a great job and gave me a lot of samples-- they were very pleasant and accommodating even for a short interaction. While we didn't sit inside, the shop looked clean and simple when I was ordering. Definitely recommend! read more

Castaways Ice Cream - Cookies & Cream in a waffle cone and Pandan Coconut in a small cup~ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had a great experience at Castaway Ice Cream! The customer service is always fantastic from the moment we walked in. Jordan was especially helpful, friendly, and made the whole experience even better with great recommendations and a welcoming attitude. You can tell this local family-owned business truly cares about their customers and the quality of what they serve. Their ice cream is homemade and absolutely delicious, you can really taste the freshness in every flavor. Definitely a spot worth visiting in Honolulu! read more

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Tried this place right around when they first opened and I got the strawberry banana and all I tasted was banana there was no strawberry besides the color being pinkish. It also has a icey texture and I didn't care for. My husband said his cookies and cream was fine. And I decided to give them a 2nd chance and got mango but again there was barely any mango taste and still had the icey texture. No thank you. read more

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This is a cute spot. I didn't think the ice cream was anything out of the ordinary but the service was really good. The girls at the counter were super nice and allowed us to try multiple flavors before deciding. Two Keiki cups came in at a little under $9. That's basically 2 scoops for $9 so it's better to get a regular size and share. Street parking is available and hours are clearly posted. read more

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It isn't very hard to place a water fountain or a water dispenser for people who want to drink water. But when asked for water, they said we needed to buy it. It was off-putting. The flavors were okay (still like Marco Polo more in San Francisco). I had the lemon grass coconut which sounds werid but it was okay. I didn't see any lilikoi/guava or passionfruit flavors. It was about $6 for a small cup. Easy street parking across the street since it's a playing field. read more

First time trying Castaways and I'm so glad I stopped by! My cousins and I went on a Tuesday night at about 7:30pm and it wasn't too busy. They had lots of different types of flavors and some that caught our eyes were the pandan coconut, almond joy, hot mango, and grilled pineapple, Very unique flavors!! We ended up getting peanut butter, coffee, and cookies and cream, They were very creamy and delicious! They had lots of tables to sit from and it was nice and cool since it's been so hot and humid outside. The employees are so nice and allowed us to try all types of different samples. The owner Robert was there to greet us and check up to see how we were liking the ice cream, he was so nice and sweet! I can't wait to come back again and try the almond joy ice cream cause they were out of it when we came, and even try the cereal infused shakes!! read more

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CODY stopped by on a Saturday night CODY got there at right time, It soon got really crowded CODY ordered kiddie scoop of Oreo Cookies and Cream CODY ice cream was tasty CODY counter staff were very friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean CODY will return read more

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Stopped by here randomly with some friends and left very happy! Got the Vietnamese coffee ice cream (11/10) and peanut butter (11/10) with hot fudge (11/10). It was all great. This is probably the most enthusiastic I've ever been about an ice cream place. Plus good price point for the quantity compared to most ice cream/gelato places on island and the service was friendly. Good vibes! Highly recommend coming here. Can't wait to go back. read more

I wish I could give this place a good review, but the ice cream was below average. Right when I walked in, there was a strong chemical smell. That's a huge red flag for me. We got our ice cream and tried to sit down, but the smell was too much. We left. We tried a bunch of flavors. All of them tasted like basic homemade ice cream--nothing special. I've had better ice cream from a Ninja Creami at home. That says a lot. They might improve if they used more heavy cream and churned it better. No hate, just being honest. On the plus side, parking was easy around 8 PM, even with meters. Customer service was great. The two workers were kind and polite. I think one was the owner. Prices and sizes were good read more

Best ice cream in the island. This place is family owned and they take pride in quality. The owner explained the process of making their ice cream and all the thought and care that goes into it. It's creamy, not too sweet, and you can really taste each distinct flavor. read more

Incredible homemade ice cream. Large variety of flavors to choose from with lots of attention to detail and quality! No preservatives or dye. Each ice cream is well differentiated and quality is insane. Sampling is encouraged and all the flavors are wonderful so it was hard to pick just two!! Environment is wonderful the store is HUGE and has lots of space to sit. There's also board games like chess and jenga plus a piano and claw machines. It's clean and music isn't too loud so I can actually hear the people I came with which is so nice!!! Service is also incredible. Staff are friendly, fast PASSIONATE and knowledgeable. We got the chance to sit and talk story with the owner Robert and it was so refreshing to speak to an independent business that actually cares about their craft and the consumer. Answered all our questions about the flavors and how each ice cream is made. Random Incredible side note is the owner Robert happens to be a medical doctor (how cool is that) and now he's servicing the ice cream hungry families and folks in the Honolulu area. I feel like I rarely come across businesses like this anymore! If you want ice cream I would definitely support Castaways!! Thanks Robert!! read more

Castaways Ice Cream - Pandan strawberry and lychee with strawberry Ice cream with waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great service. Loads of interesting local flavors. We need more local business #supportlocal read more

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May 2025: Bought a large and regular Oreo/Cookie and Cream ice cream. It was not good. The oreo was either stale or tasted like generic off-brand oreos. The ice cream had no vanilla flavor and tastes like it was tainted with peanut butter. No indication on the menu that it was made with or contaminated with peanut butter. First and last time we are visiting. Service was friendly, but not enough staff to keep the tables clean. read more

Castaways Ice Cream - May 2025: Cookies & Cream/Oreo large and regular sized. The Oreo tasted stale or like the generic oreos. Had a bad peanut butter taste, too - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Etalyn was the best! She provided above & beyond customer service, was sweet and great at recommending options. We wanted a milkshake but didn't know what flavor to choose between, so she let us know we can mix flavors! So we decided on the dark chocolate and one of the coffee choices, which were fantastic! The ice cream shop is well lit and a pretty decent casual hangout spot while street parking is available around the corner. Will come back to try their other flavors! read more

Castaways Ice Cream - Milkshake mixed coffee & dark chocolate ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A Great amount of flavors to pick from. Service is fast and friendly. There is decent amount of space to inside to sit and eat. Gotta find street parking to eat here. The flavors are good but its a little too sweet for me. Also the waffle cones were a bit stale when I had them. Wouldn't go out of my way just to go here but if im near by like at Fujiyamas or Tori ton then maybe i'll stop by. read more

Late night ice cream run after a dinner with my husband and I chose this place! Parking may not be plentiful, but it is available on the street. Walking in, it was buzzing in there. Families, young adults, older folk - it was cool to see! Lots of flavors lined the counter and I watched a couple holding numerous sample spoons. My husband saw Ghirardelli and was immediately drawn to it. The worker was so friendly and attentive to everyone despite it being kind of chaotic at times with the influx of people coming in and out. I tried 4 flavors - Nutella, cotton candy, peanut butter, and biscoff. I typically like cotton candy from Dave's but this one was more sugary sweet and not quite my taste. Nutella wasn't as hazelnutty as I would expect. But both the peanut butter and biscoff were amazing! I can't handle dairy too well so I got a kiddie scoop and it was more than enough for me. Lots of seating available which is so nice and it has, as my husband says, a "retro school vibe". If I'm in the area and want ice cream, this is great contender! read more

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While most new dessert places focus on trendy or novelty creations, Castaways Ice Cream offers perfectly simple ice cream treats that still stand out for being unique and delicious. All of their ice creams are satisfyingly sweet and creamy, exactly what you'd expect from good ice cream. They offer a wide variety of high-quality flavors, including Matcha, Pandan Coconut, Banana Oreo, and many other chocolate and fruit options. The staff are so friendly, patient, and efficient when offering us samples! My favorites are the Ube and Cotton Candy, and I love that you can choose two different flavors, even for their smallest size scoops! I usually just get the kids' size, which I think is definitely reasonable for under $5, considering that they are pretty generous with the portion size and you aren't limited to one flavor! My family loves their waffle cones, so I'm excited to try that next time. Although the space definitely gets more crowded after dinner time (as expected) and can get loud, it's a great place to hang out with friends or family to enjoy some dessert! read more

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Took my granddaughters to Castaways ice cream......the ordered the lychee mochi ice cream......the small cup was pretty big.....it was nice and creamy, smooth and refreshing. The service was excellent and friendly. And the ice cream shop was cool and very much like an ice cream shop atmosphere. The would like to see some non dairy choices tho. But, i love that they offer fruity flavors of ice cream,like lychee, strawberry ,blueberry and etc. they had my fav...coffee. Forgot my phone, so no pictures...sorry. Will definitely visit again. read more

The staff were amazing! So welcoming and so knowledgeable on the flavors that they offer. My friend and I both ordered scoops of the yuzu pineapple, mud pie, and biscoff! It was so yummy! If you're in the area, give it a try! read more

We've been here a few times and have always had a wonderful experience! This is our new go to for ice cream when we are near town. Customer service has consistently been excellent. The staff is hard working and kind, and is notably generous towards our child. The ice cream is delicious and creamy and packed with fresh add-ins. There are tons of flavors to choose from, and we look forward to the seasonal flavors. You have to try the waffle cones! Although parking can be hit-or-miss, there is a decent amount of seating inside the shop. I love how they provide board games - a great idea for a date spot! This shop also has late night hours which has been convenient for us looking for a late night treat! Kudos to the wonderful product and the customer service training this shop is providing. We are committed customers and look forward to our next visit! read more