As someone born and raised in Hawai'i, shave ice is one of those things where I unfortunately become insufferable. I don't make the rules. I tried a bunch of highly rated spots around Poipu and kept having that same experience where you take one bite and immediately think, "Oh... this is for tourists." But JoJo's? THIS was the closest thing to home for me. The ice was actually soft and fluffy like real shave ice should be, and the flavors tasted nostalgic in the best way. One bite immediately transported me back to hanabada days. Also, after I rolled up in muddy-ass clothes, sis working there took one look at me and hit me with the kamaʻāina discount without hesitation . That honestly healed something in me. No questions asked. At that point I knew the shave ice was gonna be good because locals can sense when someone grew up eating shave ice instead of "shaved ice." 10/10. Bumbai I come again. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This place is kinda standard when it comes to shave ice. I was a bit confused by their preset flavors, but just look at the picture and don't let them pressure you into ordering right away if you don't know what you want. My wife and I shared a single scoop of tropical breeze and it ended up being really good and just enough for us two. It was pretty busy inside so there were no places to sit. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Menu 6/2/26 - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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JoJo's absolutely nails the shaved ice. I went with the root beer float - vanilla ice cream on the bottom, fluffy shaved ice on top, plus macadamia nuts and mochi. It was so good my taste buds briefly filed a workers' comp claim. The kids ordered the Lilo & Stitch special and attacked it with the focus and determination usually reserved for Olympic athletes. The only thing keeping this from five stars was the service. Our cashier appeared to be conducting an intense internal audit of every decision she'd made since middle school. I left a generous tip, received no thank you, and got the distinct impression she was about thirty seconds away from staring into the middle distance and contemplating existence. One other thing I've noticed around this part of Kauai: tiny Jesus figurines. They're everywhere. Cash registers. Counters. Shelves. Food stands. At this point I'm half convinced miniature Jesus is the island's official health inspector. Still, the shaved ice was outstanding. I'd happily return - preferably with a root beer float in one hand and Tiny Jesus watching over the operation. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - For one glorious moment, two children shared a dessert without legal representation. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Taste & looks-wise this shaved ice was it! We got the POG flavor twice and came back even a 3rd time to try another flavor. This was the best shaved ice on the island in my opinion! It wasn't icy or hard, it was soft and full of flavor! Plus the service was quick (within 5 mins) and the employees kind. This shop is also located in Old Town Kōloa which is a cute area to walk around for shops, food trucks & more! read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - POG shaved ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Can't beat Ululani's. Took awhile to receive my order. Once received, the shave ice was practically melted. Vanilla ice cream was good. The flavors were good too. Service wasn't bad overall. Not sure if it was the location, but not the best. Parking along the street near the other stores. Tables to sit inside, but small space inside. read more

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Tried their A'lotta Colada and Pog'd Up shave ice both of which were fruity, delicious, and refreshing! The ice was nicely shaved and even throughout. It didn't taste artificial or anything and I liked how it held up and didn't melt so fast. I like how they put the mochi and macadamia nuts topping and ice cream at the bottom of the shave ice that way it doesn't topple over and makes it way easy to eat without getting messy. The toppings definitely elevated the shave ice and added a nice texture. I'd definitely go here again. Service was fine and fast, there are a few tables to sit at, and their menu is nicely labeled and straightforward. read more

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The famous Jojo's did not disappoint. We got the local style and really enjoyed the ice cream and mochi on the bottom. The mochi did get a little hard but still yummy. I think we got mango or pineapple and it was good. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This place was just okay--more of a snow cone instead of shave ice. The flavors were a bit artificial tasting, but again, it was alright. The biggest issue that I want to make people aware of if they go here is that all of the shave ice are advertised as with vanilla ice cream included with them. However, this is an add on and they charge you extra for the ice cream without asking you, but it is shown in the picture as part of the fixed price. We had to look at our total on the screen to realize that they charged us for the vanilla ice cream for each shave ice. We had to ask them to remove it. We just want others to be aware that the ice cream as pictured in the menu is NOT included and you will be charged extra. We won't be back. It was quite expensive for just an average, more of a snow cone type dessert, and we didn't appreciate the false advertising. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Beware: vanilla ice cream is an EXTRA charge, not included in the listed price. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Got me some shave ice after grabbing some grindz at porky's and oooooweeeee. I asked the pretty wahines behind the counter to surprise me as long as there was lihing mui alll over that thanggg. And ooo mission accomplished brah. Idek what flavor shave ice they did, but as you can see, they threw down some lihing powda + some kine lihing sauce over the shave ice. Deep inside the core was also a scoop of vanilla ice cream. That thang SLAPPED. Trust read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Lihing on lihing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Nice spot in Koloa town. Absolutely delicious shaved iced on top of ice cream. The Very Berry was sooo good. Enjoyed it on the Lanai in the back away from the chaos inside. read more

Good place (not the best) to get good shaved ice. You can find a few of them around the island. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Some of the most delicious shave ice I've ever had. The ice is very thinly shaved and the syrups are full of flavor. Highly recommend getting your bowl "local style" which adds macadamia nuts and small pieces of mochi for an added two dollars. The vanilla ice cream at the bottom of the bowl mixes well with the syrups and adds a layer of richness not always found in shave ice. The staff was friendly and the indoor seating and decor was warm and welcoming. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Tropical breeze shave ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Nice place. I liked their choice of music. I loved my order of shaved ice. I wish they would've added more syrup. The vanilla ice cream stayed solid and didn't melt that much before I got to the bottom! I would recommend this place if you're visiting Old Town Kōloa!! read more

Visited 2 years ago and there were 3 stores. Now there are 5. The only difference is that prices were lower and they replaced macadamia nut ice cream w vanilla. You can add macadamia nuts for a dollar. I recommend any of the shave ice that have Haupia cream on top. read more

Most delicious shaved ice! So many selections and options! Big snow cone size portions for the small shaved ice option and there is ice cream if you don't want a shaved ice!! Must try! read more

If you are looking for the best shave ice look no further! They have different locations but this one in old Koloa town is super nice, lots of parking and a ton of cute shops. The shave ice is top tier, awesome flavors and the toppings are delish! You have to check them out read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Tropical breeze with added li hing drizzle - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

It was my first time having shaved ice. The flavor I ordered was root beer float. The taste was amazing, and it tasted just like a root beer float. The combination of the shaved ice and ice cream was a great new experience. read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Root beer float shaved ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Do I dare say JoJo's is better than Ululani's. 100% YES! definitely the best shaved ice I've ever had. Their hupia ice cream is to die for! Yummm read more

Went for shaved ice. It was delicious and the ice was so soft that it feels so good on your tongue. Service is fairly quick...depends on the line, ambiance is quick and casual. Honestly all the shaved ice places have the same machine. So give some love to the less busy places. read more

Wow this place lives up to the hype. Delicious flavors and combo of ice cream and shaved ice is magic!

the mochi is so good and the shaved ice taste like a popsicleand my nickname is Jo Jo! I did not expect the coconut ice cream to be soooo rich, creamy, and not at all gritty like coconut ice cream can be. We got a small and had to immediately order another large! read more

This is probably one of the worst dessert places you can go to in Kauai. We got the mango passionfruit shaved ice, and it was drenched in colored syrup. I don't know who made this, but they completely filled it with the syrup and the second you pick it up, it would spill all over your hands. I couldn't even move it off the counter without a dripping everywhere. We did our best to clean it up, but as we kept moving, it kept spilling. On top of all this, it was impossible to eat. The flavor wasn't even good for what we could eat and I would not return again here. There's 1 million other better places to go in Kauai to get dessert. Don't waste your time read more

Jojo's Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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The only downside to stopping at Jojo's is knowing that there's nothing like it back home to satisfy my craving for their shaved ice. It was so good. The Da Coffee is like the best latte and the Root Beer Float was memorable and delicious. (I just left and I'm already craving another!) read more

Root beer float all the way!! This place delivered...great service and solid Hawaiian shaved ice.

Ice was really good, customer service poor. Just stared me and my daughters up and down like we were a problem. Didn't tip for that. When we walked by again leaving, my daughter said she gave us another dirty look! read more

Best shave ice on Kauai! My favorite is the POG one with vanilla ice cream at the bottom :) Good vibes all around

Gotta have shaved ice whenever I come out to Hawaii. This place is a good spot for it with reasonable prices and fast service. If you're in Kauai, definitely some of the best you will get. read more

The shave ice was very creamy and fluffy but it was a little sweet and if you have not tried it before this is a good place to come. They have the most updated machinery there is making it even better. read more

Very good ice cream & shaved ice. Very popular with tourists and locals. Outstsndingggggggggggg

The shave ice here was so good that we made it a point to go anytime we can while we were visiting Poipu. We discovered this place the last week we were here and we went 4 out of the 7 days! The kids and adults all looked forward to it and really enjoyed it. It tasted refreshing, not too overly sweet, and the ice was shaved down to a nice slush. 10 out of 10 must try! read more

JoJo's shaved ice in Kōloa is the perfect stop for a sweet treat after dinner! It's a small little ice cream/shaved ice parlor and we've been twice already during our trip so far. Good service and cute little beach/surf shop atmosphere. We will be back to JoJo's before we head home! read more

This place is SO GOOD!! I can't have ice cream (lactose intolerant) but even the shave ice without the ice cream at the bottom was perfect! My husband had his "local style" and he highly recommends doing it that way because the macadamia and boba + ice cream and shave ice, make such a good texture combination, along with the flavors being yummy too!! We will definitely come back! read more

really really good. Me and my family loved it, we had a great time and it was not just a flavored ice block it was Actually shaved thanks.

3rd day in a row! Can't stop eating coconut ice cream local style! Almost need to flap my arms the whole flight home I've been eating so much of this!!! read more