Most delicous pralines and cream ice cream I have ever eaten!! Fast service, friendly, free tastings of every flavor and over 30 delicious flavors!! read more

If you're driving through Hawi and don't stop at Our Founding Farmers for ice cream... we might not be able to be friends. The hardest part wasn't choosing a flavor it was pretending I still needed "just one more sample." The staff was awesome, happily handing out samples with a smile until I finally admitted defeat. Every flavor was fantastic, but the strawberry, matcha, and lilikoi absolutely stole the show. Fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor. The service deserves just as much praise as the ice cream friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming. Great people, amazing ice cream, and a must-stop anytime you're in Hawi. Five stars all day! read more

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This place is worth the stop. Amazing flavors one of kind. I got the great rocky road and strawberry! The papaya yummm The ginger one wow The lemon can't say enough The service is out of this world so kind and gives you a bunch of samples. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice big inside and nice big outside with tables everywhere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Unfortunately, this was a very uncomfortable experience. We ordered the cherry ice cream, which was okay (you could tell it was homemade, but nothing special). The bigger issue was the price: $7 for a single scoop and $11 for a double, which felt extremely high for the quality. The interaction with the man behind the counter, who appeared to be the owner, is what really ruined the visit. Someone in our group needed to use the restroom and was told it was for paying customers only, which was fair. After they came back out and went to purchase ice cream, he said, "Well I was gonna charge you for the bathroom anyways, so you may as well get something," in a very rude tone. There were additional comments that made the situation increasingly uncomfortable. He also attempted to hand out samples to everyone in our group. Some of us declined, and when we didn't immediately take them, he said, "Okay, never mind," in an upset tone and put them away. When another employee asked if we wanted to try anything specific, he dismissed us by saying, "No, they don't want to try anything," without letting us respond. To make matters worse, we watched him step outside and yell at multiple cars that parked in front if they weren't immediately coming in to buy ice cream. To be fair, the woman working there was kind and polite, but the overall experience felt hostile and off-putting. Between the attitude and the very high prices for mediocre ice cream, this is not a place I would return to or recommend to others. read more

Best ice cream in Hawaii!!! Ya have to visit Hawi, and this place for some killin' ice cream. 1 scoop is generous and 2 scoops, well, double that. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Out of this world ice cream and service. Friendly, attentive, kind, and the ice cream was absolutely fantastic. I'm so glad we didn't miss this stop. The strawberry ice cream was the best I've ever had. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Really cute mural in front of the shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Amazing ice cream! Wow! Worth every penny- get 2 flavors! Mango Yum! Waimea Strawberry Yum! Papaya Yum! Pistachio-Yum! Ginger Snap-Yum! Matcha- Yum! Surinam Cherry - Yum! They give samples-Yum! Must stop in Hawi! read more

Yummy ice cream with lots of interesting flavors. The staff is very adamant on trying all the different flavors which I did not mind. I ordered a vanilla macnut which was delicious. The ice cream is really good, however a little expensive, a single is 7 and a double is 11. Worth a stop if in the area or driving by. Seems like they get their ingredients from local producers. ,[[HIGHLIGHT]]nice out door seating area and some spots inside, casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our Founding Farmers - Vanilla macnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Warning: The ice cream will change your life and quite possibly ruin all other ice cream for you forever! It's so creamy and flavorful it's hard to handle your facial expressions. The folks who work there are SUPER friendly and happy to provide samples of multiple flavors so you know how they operate (flavor-wise) and to ensure you get the perfect flavor for your tastebuds. $7 for a small (one flavor) or $11 for a large (up to 2 flavors). The small might look small, but this isn't regular ice cream, and it's actually the perfect treat. PROS: Ice cream will blow your mind Original flavors Bubbly water, energy drinks CONS: Zero! read more

Our Founding Farmers - Storefront - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Incredible artisan quality ice cream. Flavors that feel like your bitting into fresh fruit on the farm. So fresh! Friendliest service on the island in my Opinion. Must come and try!! read more

Our Founding Farmers - Mango strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Great ice cream, super friendly staff & lots of delicious options! We enjoyed going here when we lived in Hawi!

Amazing amazing amazing!!! Best ice cream I've ever had!! The taste and flavors were very unique and staff is also amazing :) read more

Our Founding Farmers - Mango and strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Sweet stop in this small town. Serving delicious and unique ice cream flavors that are fresh with local ingredients ! read more

The ice cream flavors are amazingly delicious. They let you sample the flavors until you find the one you love the most, but every flavor was fresh and delicious. The owner and all the servers are super friendly and will spend the time explaining the flavors. We came twice during our week-long vacation because it was so good!!! read more

A MUST if you're on the Big Island. Some of the best ice cream I've ever had, the MOST delightful proprietors, and incredible local ingredients. Worth the drive every time (and Hawi is just a delight). read more

Awesome experience. Different flavors and fun. I would recommend. If visiting make a stop read more

Our Founding Farmers - Front of store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

This place is amazing. Home made recipes using locally sourced ingredients. Don't miss the ginger.

The ice cream is incredible here at Our Founding Farmers. This place is a must stop here on the Big Island. The service is also awesome. This is hand made ice cream with local produce making the flavors. read more

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My family and I stopped here for ice cream after a long drive back from a tour more than an hour away. We chose this location because we had a wonderful experience during a previous visit when the owner was not present. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. After our long drive, several family members needed to use the restroom. The owner informed us in a very rude and hostile manner that we could not use the restroom unless we purchased something first. While businesses are certainly entitled to have restroom policies, the way this was communicated was unnecessarily disrespectful. The interaction only became more uncomfortable from there. While samples were being offered to customers, my mother was not given the opportunity to try a flavor that was being passed around. When there was an extra sample available, the owner abruptly took it away, stating that "too many people said no, so we won't be offering more of that." Additionally, the owner appeared irritated that my brother and sister-in-law chose to share a single serving rather than order separately. As paying customers, this felt both unnecessary and unwelcoming. The ice cream itself is delicious, which makes this experience even more disappointing. However, customer service is just as important as the product being sold. Based on the way our family was treated, I would not return or recommend supporting this business. There are plenty of places that serve great ice cream while also treating their customers with kindness and respect. read more

Delicious ice cream with both local fruity flavors and classic flavors. Come here after the Pololu Valley hike for the perfect cold treat! Upon walking in, we were greeted warmly and they proactively suggested flavors to sample - ginger snap, lemon, strawberry, lilikoi. We then also tried the matcha and mint chip. All the flavors were good. I ended up getting a double (2 scoops) with strawberry and matcha - winning combo! Strawberry is fruity and has actual strawberry chunks. Matcha is a great balance of tea-flavor but also naturally sweetened with local honey. Easy parking spots right outside (their own lot) and clean bathroom was well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our Founding Farmers - Strawberry and matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Kid, cool. Owner / older guy, not cool. Horrible customer service. Go elsewhere for ice cream. read more

Best ice cream I have ever had. Fresh ingredients sourced locally. Got lemon and lilikoi scoops. They let us try every flavor. All were delicious from chocolate chili to gingersnap to local cherries. So many yummy flavors to choose from it was hard to pick two. read more

When we reached Hawi, our first stop was at Our Founding Farmers ice cream shop. My wife had a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of ginger snap, while I had a scoop of mango and a scoop of passion fruit. All four of our ice cream scoops were delicious. The guy in charge gave us at least 4 samples to taste while we waited to order and we didn't request any of them. Outstanding service. read more

Absolute gem! Friendly staff greet you immediately and give you an explanation of flavors and what they have available, and they provide testers so you make the best choice. Easily some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Creative flavors and some classics as well. Love the locally sourced ingredients. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool place to stop and hang out for a quick treat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Worth the stop if your favorite sweet treat is creamy ice cream with the flavor or traditional fruits. When we arrived the staff was so inviting. We tried a few samples offered from the team which made the experience feel more welcoming. Our party walked out with a variety of flavors but my personal selections included their lemon ice cream and cherries perfect to stop with families and for Instagram read more

Our Founding Farmers - Lemon and cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Fabulously Friendly, personable staff. Great Local vibe! AMAZING FLAVORS! The lemon paired so well with the chocolate chili....yummmm. Party on my tongue!!! Do not miss trying all the flavors at Founding Fathers Ice Cream Shop. So generous. read more

The BEST ice cream EVER!!!!! Seriously Amazing!!!! Fig & Nut Chocolate & Chili Lemon Lilikoi Ginger Smap ALL read more

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Delicious homemade ice cream based on what's available and fresh. Friendly staff who offered lots of samples. Worth a stop! My favorites were the Waimea strawberry and papaya sorbet. read more

Fantastic ice cream made with local ingredients, but beware of the prices. $50 for ice cream for 4 people! Prices were not listed anywhere in sight. read more

We were on a quest for ice cream while visiting the big island, and stumbled upon our founding farmers while driving north bound through Hawī. The lovely lady working behind the coolers immediately asked if we had any allergies which was much appreciated as someone with food sensitivities. She offered us about 5 different samples varying from Waimea strawberry to ginger snap, all made in house from locally sourced ingredients. The scoop sizes were generous and came in 1 or 2 scoop cup options. It was $7 per scoop, or $11 for two which seemed steep, but whatever were on vacation and the service was phenomenal. There was plenty of outdoor and indoor seating a designated parking lot. Additionally, they've got a bathroom, which was near impossible to find in the rest of the town area. Definitely recommend if you're in the neighborhood to make a stop for a sweet treat! read more

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

DO NOT come here !!!!!! The owner is odd. Spend ur money elsewhere and very pricey. Ice cream is nothing special. First thing I told him was I have a peanut allergy. I kept asking him to try the M&M's because that's usually my favorite flavor, but he showed me every other flavor. Besides the one I asked to try and at the end I said I'll take the M&M's but I had no idea they had peanuts and I walked out of there and ate ice cream that had peanuts in it. We had told him that we were all going to split two scoops of ice cream and when my friend went to go use the bathroom, he screamed at him and then told us you guys are all going to have to pay or is he a paying customer and we told him we're just buying one ice cream like we're all splitting and he had a huge problem about it. We weren't even planning to use the restroom. Just one person used. read more

Greeted by a friendly server who offered several samples. I chose a mix of lilikoi and dragon fruit to sample the local flavors and wife had chocolate. Everything was great but I am tough ice cream/sorbet rater. If I was in this area I would stop again. read more

Our Founding Farmers - lilikoi/dragon fruit and chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Mark is amazing and so is his ice cream!!! It's the best I have ever had! He makes this stop an event that is worth the drive!

Delicious ice cream with amazing local and tropical flavors. Truly artisanal and flavors crafted with care. Treat yourself to a double scoop bc it's so difficult to choose. We had strawberry, matcha, peach, ginger snap and lilikoi--liked samples of the choc chili, papaya too--so hard to choose. Go as a group and share. Support this amazing business and spread the word. Will def come again PS paradise ice cream started in Hawi--one day, hope to see this business grow like paradise ice cream read more

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Went to visit my Uncle in Kapa'au today with my cousin and we pulled over in Hawi town to see if I could use the restroom somewhere and I decided to ask Mark the owner of Our Founding Farmers ice cream shop if I could use his bathroom if I purchased something. He immediately became unnecessarily aggressive with how he spoke to us so we decided to not buy anything and left. Not sure if the man has an ongoing issue with people requesting to use his bathroom but that's not our problem. We love ice cream and love supporting local businesses and would have loved to stop by another time to enjoy some ice cream but that won't be happening because of a bald pilau a-hole who has ZERO Aloha. read more

The finest hand made ice cream in Hawaii nei! This is not your average ice cream offered elsewhere in town; this is an entrepreneur who has discovered tropical flavors never ventured before. Mark has accomplished a major feat; he uses local and exotic fruits as well as offers classics like seasonal peach, Hawaiian Chocolate mint and rockin' rocky road. Each made with a personal passion for core creamery! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mahalo Mark! You have elevated the art of a favorite pastime for children and families, lovers and friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yes. Go here. Say hi to Owner, the ice cream extraordinaire, Mark! Yahoo. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Mochi Approved! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Our trip to Our Founding Farmers was EXCELLENT! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sure, there's ample parking and the building is really cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But, dang, the customer service was amazing!!! Jacq and Ashley were energetic, enthusiastic, and incredibly helpful, providing samples of anything we wanted to try. I thought maybe that vibe was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but the employees exuded the same passion when we returned the next day. Don't even get me started on the ice cream...When they say their ingredients are locally sourced, they're not kidding. They have a flavor called 'Your Neighbor's Lemons' because it's LITERALLY made using lemons from a neighbor. Other amazing flavors I tried include 'G-Snap', 'Choc + Chili', 'Lilikoi', and Cinnamon Toast Crunch'. I can't say enough good things about this place. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wowwww!! FRESH!! Homemade - like something your family would put out that was a treasured recipes passed down... AND the best part of that is that they're using locally sourced fresh produce to make these amazing flavors that are so intense you're going to be amazed... maybe be blown away is a better way of saying it. There wasn't one I didn't like.... Even the spicy one and I don't like spicy.?? yeah that's right a spicy one!! flavors like gingersnap, starfruit, lemons, chocolate, and chili Oreos lilikoi, matcha, cinnamon, toast, crunch, papaya, fig nut, mint chip, sere, numb, cherry, mango, Rocky Road, pistachio, maple, want it, M&Ms, pralines and cream, strawberry, peach, dragon, fruit, black cherry that's just to name a few... AND IF YOU'RE A FARMER-they have a board of fruits that they're looking for so that they can make more of the same! Because they make some astounding flavors!!! Those fresh flavors make a total difference! Meanwhile, service is amazing! The owner is on top of it. He is given samples so he can find what suits you best! Attentive, friendly knowledgeable wish we had this back at home!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience stellar I love this place. It's cute. It's clean. It has plenty of room for a group and seating outside as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are super excited to find this place and I know we're gonna be back before our vacation is over... come here and check it out! You won't be disappointed read more

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I travel all over hawaii for work and i have to tell you, this is by far the best ice cream I've had in all of hawaii. If you are looking for the "basic taste the same everywhere" Ice cream, this place may not be for you. But if you are looking for ice cream created from scratch from whatever fruit and ingredients are in season, this is your spot. My only regret is that it's all the way up in Hawi. So worth it. For the record, i had the Lilikoi ice cream and the star fruit ice cream. so good! read more

Just left Founding Farmers ice cream shop on the north end of the Big Island in Hawi... what a find! They offer homemade ice cream and sorbet using all local ingredients. The owner was wonderful and the flavors incredible! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was perfect![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our Founding Farmers - Front of Shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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