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    Gus Hawaiian Shave Ice

    4.8 (256 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Dirk M.

    Gus' Hawaiian Shaved Ice became my go to spot in Maui for a refreshing delicious treat. There is such a great vibe with the vintage VW bus and the classic island sweetness of the shaved ice. I highly recommend you try the shaved ice with ice cream, adds a whole new dimension to a classic treat.

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    Madison L.

    We loved this place. I was happy that they had vegan coconut sweet cream. Favorite dessert of our vacation.

    Derek P.

    Yeah it's a bus but it's Gus's Bus and it's AWESOME!!! Gus was super cool and helped with narrowing down my choices. Service was great! I ended up getting the P.O.G. which was passion orange guava and my girlfriend got the strawberry mango pineapple. We got the Ono Hua (shaved fruit) though and my god I still remember the texture and taste of them. It's super good and wasn't even that sweet. It was like fruit flavored shaved ice with sort of a cotton candy kind of vibe. This is a MUST try and the shaved fruit is definitely the way to go

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    Leila O.

    Shave ice on a VW bus. First one in the books! The line was long, the company of folks wanting shave ice all lined up, and the street was well lit. It is all worth the wait. Many flavors to choose from.

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    Irma K.

    Must try when in Kihei! Shave Ice is made from frozen local fruits without sugar syrup. I personally like mine with ice cream. Owner is nice and friendly and can he can be found in a vintage VW bus across the street from Kamaole 1Beach. Gus the Bus is parked by Worldmark and usually busy with customers waiting in line. Great place to go especially on a hot day after the beach or for dessert!

    Gus crafts shave ice & ono hua (frozen fruit) from a well appointed vintage VW bus (8/26/25)
    Marie B.

    We didn't encounter Gus Hawaiian Shave Ice when we last visited Maui and stayed at the WorldMark at Kihei back in July 2015. However, from a recommendation from The Bro, we visited the signature VW Bus and experienced ono hua first hand...shaved frozen fruit or fruit puree late August 2025. Mind blowing, palate pleasing, refreshing!

    Lihing, guava, condensed milk
    David H.

    Gus is such a chill dude There is an option to add a scoop of ice cream inside da shaved ice--I asked brah if this was what most people did and he just looks at me and goes "it's mostly just a touristy thing" hahahaha we had a good laugh Anyway. Shave ice on a sunny day at da beach. Can't beat it

    Tyler S.

    Awesome hole in the wall spot!! Gus is a chill hardworking dude and hooked it up with a generous amount of syrup and ice cream. Be patient with the wait since it's a one man show, but worth it! Really great quality shaved ice.

    Ata M.

    Do yourself a favor and go visit Gus! (I'd love to gatekeep because who likes a long line?...but I won't) Gus serves THE best fruit shave (and one of the top shave ice) on the island (Ululani's being tied for top shave ice). Gus is a small business owned by a family. You can find them at their usual spot and I do recommend following them on IG, because they are popular and can be booked for events. So, in case they stray from their usual hours, they will post on socials. So, FRUIT SHAVE!!! Get it! Only slight downside is that allergies can be an issue, because this business is run out of a VW bus, so they use the same shave machine for the fruit shave AND to shave the ice for regular shave ice. Fruit shave (similar to "snow" some may be familiar with) looks like shave ice but melts in your mouth like ice cream. Usually they will have 2-3 flavors to choose from. We try to stick to anything new or seasonal. This time, dragon fruit was it. The POG is also one you can't go wrong with.

    Amy W.

    Great guy and fantastic products. I loved my shaved ice and my husband had the shaved fruit. Best texture. Would recommend!

    Nicole L.

    9/10 pretty solid! got tigers blood, lychee, and passion fruit with coconut ice cream and condensed milk drizzle on top. the coconut ice cream was a nice twist, and was creamy delicious. i really liked the lychee and passion fruit combo. cute little truck too!

    Gretchen B.

    Gus the Bus is adorable and the Shaved Ice is way better than anything we get in Kansas or Nebraska. If your adventures get you anywhere close to Gus, you must stop in. We arrived right at closing time but we were able to get some ice and have a good chat with the owner.

    Gummy bear and Mango flavored shave ice, with vanilla topping and vanilla ice cream on the inside!
    Jenny H.

    The shaved ice was exactly what we needed to fulfill my sweet tooth! Service was friendly and efficient. I was shocked at how tiny his work space was! Overall, would return! But would try another flavor, I wasn't a huge fan of gummy bear

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    Ask the Community - Gus Hawaiian Shave Ice

    Can anyone tell me where this is located ? I went to the address and it's a shopping mall no shave ice van or truck

    We just moved locations back down into Kihei. We are in front of the World Mark condos the address is 75 Alunui Ke Alii St. We are out from 11-6:30.

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    It was our first time having a fruit shave, and the added REAL fruit with coconut cream was delicious.

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    lilikoi meringue tart ($10) - perfect tart to me actually…read more - usually sour flavors like these tend to be too sweet as the baker attempts to compensate the sourness, but that highkey backfires because when the dessert is too sweet and sour i end up hating it - this one however was just right; not too sweet and it's got just enough crust to pair with the lilikoi braised beef loco moco - an elevated take on loco moco that made me realize a simple dish can actually be impressive - the immaculate presentation was one thing but the flavor and texture exceeded my expectations for how a loco moco can taste - the crispy rice was nicely charred; not too burnt; usually charred items taste overdone and burnt but this had a nice note to it; wish it was crispier though but it might be because we were waiting for ages for the rest of the dish - braised beef was extremely tender - sauce was great but i wish it was a bit thicker and less liquidy - the pickled veggies were pretty well made too; they were lacking some kick and brightening flavor but the quality is there shrimp kauai - the shrimp was so juicy and the sauce well done; so fresh it was naturally sweet - the head was golden too, filled with natural sweetness -flavor on point; i had nothing else to say about this dish other than it was near perfect - same comment on the pickled veggies here as above rating: 4.5/5 - every dish was well done; not perfect and can improve but i was already well satisfied - the flavor, texture, and portion made the meal so worth... probably the most affordable food we've had on this island given the quality and care they put into each dish - it operates as a food truck within this zen buddha looking garden - very cute at night with fairy lights, plants, and other decor - highly recommend - service was kind and friendly but it took a long while for the food to be ready; makes sense though given how elaborate their dishes looked! IG: @nom.noms.only

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    I've been a repeat customer because I always enjoyed the grilled ono sliders, but this visit was a…read morehuge disappointment. The menu photo shows thick pieces of ono, and that's how they've always been served in the past. This time, the fish was paper thin and barely filled the bun. It definitely wasn't worth the price. I politely asked why the ono was so thin, and I was told, "They're sliders, that's why they're thin." I explained that I've ordered these many times before and they've never looked like this, but my concern was dismissed. I understand portions can vary, but this was a drastic difference from what I've received before. Loyal customers notice when quality and portions change. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning.

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    I stopped by here yesterday for lunch. Sun's Out Buns Out is located in a food truck pod, so I did…read morenot realize exactly where I was going until I saw all of the trucks. The truck itself is fun, painted with bright tropical colors and scenes, and they seem to be known for their loaded tots and bao buns. I placed my order on the touchscreen outside and then sat down to wait for my food. For lunch on this day I went with the buffalo chicken tots and the Island Piggy bao. The menu described the bao as kalua pork, BBQ sauce, tropical salsa, and pickled red onions. The buffalo chicken tots were described as buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, jack cheddar cheese, house made pickles, and ranch dressing. It took less than 10 minutes for my food to be ready and I sat down at one of the shaded picnic tables. When I opened everything up it all looked good, but I did notice that the tots were missing the house made pickles. I started with the bao and thought it was pretty good. The kalua pork was super juicy and the bao bun was light and fluffy while still holding together well. The pickled onions added a nice acidity and the tropical salsa brought good flavor. The only thing I did not notice much was the BBQ sauce. After that I dug into the tots. The tots themselves were cooked nicely with a crispy outside and soft inside. The chicken was good as well with a nice batter and the buffalo sauce added flavor while the cheese was gooey. The only thing worth noting is that the chicken was softer than expected and not very crispy. It worked since I did have the texture from the crispy tots, but it stood out. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I would probably not order both a bao and tots again as it was a lot of food, but I would definitely come back for one or the other.

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