First of all, although Yelp has separate listings, this is the same business as Hamakua Fudge Shop…read more I stopped in based on the generally enthusiastic reviews about the fudge, both here and on other sites. Though it hadn't been my original plan, I ended up getting lunch here, since most other nearby restaurants were closed. This involved a bit of a wait, as when I first arrived the high school kid at the counter said he couldn't make sandwiches, but the owner would likely be in soon -- though he also said she was inconsistent and he couldn't say for sure when. Happily, she was there when I stopped back half an hour later, having confirmed that the only other available lunch options were a food truck whose fare didn't much fit my mood or takeout from the local market. I ordered a turkey sandwich on whole wheat and iced coffee. The coffee was good. The sandwich was barely okay. It was billed as coming with cranberry mayonnaise, and while the mayo had a bit of sweetness, cranberry flavor was not readily apparent. The turkey was weirdly dry and crumbly and the bread was beginning to get stale. All it all it was edible, but that's about it. It came with a small banana, which was a nicer and healthier touch than the chips or pickles you so often get with sandwiches. As I sat there eating, I noticed a sign on the bulletin board, apparently left over from the days when Hawaii had a COVID-19 mask mandate for indoor establishments. The sign used fake language from HIPAA (misspelled as HIPPA -- a dead giveaway) to say, essentially, that they'd just pretend anyone not wearing a mask had a medical reason to not wear one and ignore the public health rule. Why they felt compelled to announce they don't give a bleep about public health a year after any such mandates ended I can't say, but I'm suffering debilitating "Long COVID" symptoms because of the recklessness of idiots like this. So I didn't buy any fudge, tempting as it looked, and instead satisfied my sweet tooth at another business.

Nice little cafe! I got an Americano with oat milk for hubby, a latte with oat milk for myself, and…read morefudge sample pack to go... I enjoyed every drop of my latte thank you very much! My family and I enjoyed the fudge samples as well, especially the Lili koi one with macnuts on top. Service was very responsive. I was in and out of there in about 5 min.

GPS took me to the wrong address.. but I prevailed and found it! Delicious after a day at Hapuna…read morebeach! Coconut ice cream is delicious! The $6 shaved ice 3 flavors is a very generous size. My was so delicious w pina colada , blue vanilla and lilikoi. Sooo yummy.

This place is a little piece of heaven on the warm beaches of Hawaii! The traditional shaved ice…read morewith ice cream in the center is super delicious! Of course the service are nice and friendly we love it!!! #theyarehuge.

The best shaved ice I've ever had…read more Food 5/5 The Lava Flow is absolutely to die for. The haupia cream and lilikoi butter at the top with the strawberry infused ice was like heaven. The textures were all there. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 3/5 Outdoor seating area for all of the restaurants in the area. It was pretty crowded and the area isn't that clean. There's also lots of horseflies.

We were visiting the farmers market, and we decided to do a smoothie bowl here. At first, I wanted…read moreto do the shaved ice, but the call of a smoothie bowl was too much to ignore. They have an amazing menu for shaved ice! They also have a great selection for smoothie bowls. I was honestly impressed for a shaved ice place to have so many options for smoothie bowls. Anyway, the employee who took our order was very nice and efficient. We even had substitutions we requested, and she was super cool and nice about it all. The tables allow you to people watch since the tables are right in front of the café and next to the farmers market. Also, little birds were very interested in the area and potential snacks, so that was cute to watch! Our smoothie bowls were excellent! Honestly, now that I'm back across the pond, I'm seriously craving another! Wonderful flavor combinations and very fresh. I wish I would've tried their other creations, but that just means something to look forward to for next time!

Highly recommend stopping hear after you visit Akaka Falls. The shaved ice is delicious! The local…read morewas my favorite! I recommend everyone try it even if you're not familiar with the fruit. It's refreshing and the absolute best way to cool off after your hike.

Lovely little store selling shaved ice. Acai and coffee…read more Friendly owners and fast service! Their shaved ice is delicious made with homemade syrups and using local flavors. They have a couple of mixed bows - we had the lava flow and the local or you can pick your own flavors. They are very reasonably priced and absolutely worth a visit for delicious shaved ice!

Our family stopped at this cute shaved ice shop after walking to the epic Akaka Falls in a…read moredownpour. We have littles and the staff were so kind and patient with our wet family. They were kind enough to let my 6yr old try some of the ice cream to help make his dramatic decision. And there were cute little books for my 2yr old to look at while we waited. We really did enjoy the more natural flavoring of shaved ice juices. They weren't overly sweet and were more authentic to the real fruits. All of the ice cream flavors we chose were great too and very big scoops! Loved the macadamia nut flavors! This shop was such a lovely stop. We were so happy it was close to our adventure!

Let me set the scene: it was raining, around 3 PM, and I was craving shaved ice. I'd been on the…read moreisland for three days and hadn't had the chance yet, so when our tour guide recommended Kula Shave Ice, we decided to give it a try. I was a little disappointed that there weren't many flavor options, but I did appreciate the portion sizes--and they do have condensed milk, which is always a plus. I ordered coconut and strawberry, and my sister went with strawberry. The presentation was beautiful, but I noticed the syrup was very light. I think I'm used to the thicker, sweeter syrups some places use, which makes the flavors more vibrant. This felt more like a lighter, juice-style shaved ice. That's not a bad thing at all--it just wasn't what I was craving, and it didn't quite hit the spot for either of us. That said, this review isn't meant to knock the business at all. I definitely recommend trying it for yourself and ordering what you like. I may have ordered the wrong flavors and probably should've gone with one of their specials (the lava flow sounds like the move). The staff was fantastic, the location was extremely clean, and they even have a small shop, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a good experience--just not quite my personal preference flavor-wise. I wish this business nothing but continued success

Best bang for your buck. The shaved ice here is HUGE!! We couldn't even finish it…read more Lots of shaved ice flavors and ice cream flavors. HAPPY ICEING!!

Best flavors I had in a shave ice in my trip but the portion was pretty small. I'd go backread more

This was an amazing spot. The texture is just like snow. I would go every day if I could.read more

Went for shaved ice stayed for the conversation. Wow this place is A1…read more Owner told us what he recommended to order and let me tell you it was FIRE. He was super nice, we played some putt putt while we waited and as we ate he gave so many ideas of what to do. We already went to do 3 of his suggestions. Snow cone was so good I couldn't take a picture before I started....So you'll just have to go and see for yourself how bomb it is.

Really good and delicious shave ice! We were craving some ice because why not when you're in Hawaii…read moreand this place was super close to where we were staying and we checked it out. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable! Because I am dairy free I was so happy to see that they had a coconut milk option instead of condensed milk and I was really excited! Please be warned that the sizes are huge and so I got the kids size and that still was plenty! Prices are what you would expect in this area. $9 for regular and $7.50 for kids. I got the rainbow and it was so good and yummy. There's no seating inside, but there's a lot of seating outside. Cute ambience inside We are for sure coming back here again before our trip ends!

We tried Gecko Girls for the first time in Waikoloa Village, and it turned out to be such a fun…read moresurprise! We stumbled across it when the food court was closed--so yes, shaved ice for dinner... and honestly, no regrets at all. My daughter got the rainbow, my husband went with the lava flow, and I had the cherry blossom. All three were absolutely fantastic--super flavorful, perfectly shaved ice, and really refreshing after a long day. The staff was friendly, the portions were generous, and the flavors tasted fresh and vibrant--not overly sugary like some places. It ended up being one of those unexpected highlights of our trip. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want a cool treat (even if it ends up being dinner )!