Always, Wishing Well lived up to our expectations. Because there was a deluge of rain as we drove…read moreinto Hanalei, there wasn't a line when we got there. Even though we parked in the back lot because of all the cars there. My husband had his cherry & mango over vanilla ice cream. The rest of us had straight shaved ice. One with organic strawberry, one POG & cherry & I had cherry, mango & lychee. I wished it had more lychee, maybe next year I'll go with only 2 flavors. The new covered picnic tables saved us from getting wet while sitting there. A definite plus.

This place was really enjoyable. There were some upsides and downsides, so we ranked it third in…read moreour overall Kauai shave ice places for our recent trip (June 2026). But it's definitely still deserving of five stars and we recommend trying it if you are on the north side of the island. Here were our overall rankings: Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

WOW! The best shave ice I've had in my life. I got the lilo & stitch & the makai. Both phenomenal…read more I did prefer the makai over lilo & stitch but both great options. The ice cream at the bottom ties all the flavors perfectly. We went twice during our trip. The first time someone in my party got the lilo & stitch with coconut ice cream instead of the vanilla. The second time, he ordered the same thing but the cashier (different from the first time) said he couldn't swap out the flavor of the ice cream. We thought the was weird. Jojo's is in the heart of Hanalei. You're surrounded by green luscious mountains, amazing shops, & great restaurants. The perfect spot to be in! I would rate the place a 100/10 if I could!

This place is decent. It's still excellent shave ice and worth going to, although there are better…read moreplaces in Kauai. Here was the ranking from our recent trip to the island (June 2026): Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

Been coming here for a while and love the reusable glass containers. All the food and drinks are…read moreyummy and easy to grab and go! Unfortunately on Monday I had my only bad experience. I understand that people have bad days but the girl behind the counter had a horrible attitude. A customer was asking more information on what the creamer used in the drinks was. The server was extremely short with her and it ended up that another customer in line had to explain the creamer to her! She also just couldn't care less about the customers or any questions in general and was very short with everyone. I won't let that take away from this awesome spot though. I got the mango smoothy and lilis favorite that is matcha, lavender, and coconut and it was very good!

So good had to go back twice! Tucked away in the middle of beautiful shops, eats, and other coffee…read moreshops, wishing well sets itself apart in a fantastic way! Staff were super friendly and lively. AND THE SMOOTHIES!!! Incredible!!! Also big plus in being able to keep the smoothie jar for the trip home. Lids available for purchase ($1). Don't have a good day, have a better one!!

I've had Lappert's before and I remembered loving it! But this time, it didn't hit the spot - it…read moreseemed way too sweet. I know, I know, ice cream is supposed to be sweet but I don't like it when things are overly sweet and I felt this ice cream was. I was hoping for a pineapple coconut or something with guava but they didn't have that. I decided to get macadamia nut ice cream and it tasted good but nothing too special. My hubby got his go-to - mint chip and he enjoyed it. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was simple - your regular ice cream shop - this one is kind of on the smaller side so I imagine it can get really busy.

There was another Lappert's location close to where we were staying, so we decided to give this…read morelocation a try as well. The place is quite a bit smaller than the first location we tried, so be mindful of that. I feel like it'd be quite easy for a line to get backed up here. There are also less flavors in this location, but it didn't matter at all to us. Staff was very friendly, and helpful and we were promptly taken care of. We had a challenging time picking between flavors, so we got 2 different cups with 2 flavors each. Flavors we chose, in no particular order: 1.) Oreo Cookie Crunch, 2.) Mini Peanut Butter Cup n Fudge, 3.) Caramel Coconut Macademia Nut, and 4.) Mauna Kea's Secret. From the lot, the clear favorite was Mauna Kea's Secret, and it wasn't really close. I enjoyed all the other flavors, though they were just not as good in comparison. 4/5 ice cream experience!

The Foodland in Princeville on the island of Kauai is a busy place. Has a long line of people for…read morethe hot foods. The ribs were calling me but I needed to get to the airport. Has ample free parking in a cute little mall. There are self checkout machines in Princeville but not in the Foodlands I know on Oahu. I took a pic below. The store is clean and well stocked. I did not need to interact with any staff.

So much unrealized potential at this Foodland location. They seriously have a captured audience…read morehere. The next supermarket is Safeway all the way in Kapa'a. Yeah, and I know there's a Big Save in Hanalei but that store is small. I would consider that a grocery store and not a supermarket. So many times I've been there and the one of the refrigerator units isn't working so they're empty. The floors are seriously dilapidated and missing chunks of vinyl. If the headquarters would only invest into this location it would be a place the community would shop for groceries exclusively. They do still have a decent array of poke and hot foods but it could be do much better. I hope one day they will.

Some of the best food in the area!…read more Got in line at 8:30 AM on a Friday. The line moved pretty fast and I had food in hand by 8:45. Turkey club sandwich was perfect, and I loved the seasonal fruit bowl. Pineapple mango turnover was also good.

A vibrant breakfast spot located in the heart of Hanalei, offering a delicious variety of toasts,…read morebowls, smoothies, coffee, and freshly baked bread and pastries made daily. I've personally enjoyed their coffees and chais, along with their tasty gluten-free pastries! The staff are always kind!

Such a cute lil ice cream shop. You can smell right outside the door. It is very pink inside…read more I got a banana mac-nut brittle and a cookies & cream milkshake. And it was so good. It's a small shop so they only one group inside at a time, which I loved. They don't do tester but no need all the flavors are so good. This places warms my heart. I loved it so much. Service is great, the staff was fast and accommodating.

Delicious ice cream!…read more Got the ube and fudge ripple flavors and both were delicious. Unfortunately no samples before ordering but I'm sure all of their flavors are delicious. Very creamy and tasty and we will definitely return. It is a little pricey but it is good quality ice cream!

We went here twice during our recent trip (June 2026). We loved the place -- it really stood out…read morefor creative flavor combos with toppings + shave ice + syrups. Overall, it was our top ranked shave ice place in Kauai (tied for first) for our trip. Here was our ranking. Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

So I've been hearing about açaí bowls for a long time but never tried one. The last couple years…read morethe recommendations ramped up, specifically naming North Shore Bowls. I drive by it almost daily but because I thought it was just a giant fruit bowl never stopped. I didn't understand! Yesterday, my friend Lee who I trust with my life tells me, "I had the best veggie and bacon sandwich there. You gotta go!" Since my other friend was visiting from Tahiti he was telling her about the bowls. She says, "Now I'm craving açaí bowl!" Ok perfect, we go! We order two pulled pork sandwiches and one large Nene Goose with coconut flakes and honey drizzle. I was just going to have my sandwich but she's say, "I got two spoons, just try!" OMG, it was not at all what I thought it would be. It was insanely tasty. I ended up eating half of hers. The pulled pork was incredible too. Very filling and delicious. My sister's in town and I ask her if she's ever had one to which she said "no". So we pile in the car and again it was out of this world. My brother in law got the K-Town- stupid good too. They leave on Monday and We're already planning on going tomorrow morning for breakfast. Definitely won't get sick of them. Now, about the girls who work there- absolute honeys. So friendly, PATIENT and engaging. Super fun and satisfying outing. Go getcha some!