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    Kelly B.

    We had some good shaved ice on the Big Island but this place wins the award for BEST! Because it was the most fun to eat! Below is why this is a SNACK! Shaved ice (mango, guava, passion fruit) with chocolate macadamia nut ice cream topped with bits of mochi. So sad to discover this one on the way out! $11 but worth every single bite!! Add the ice cream and the mochi, people!!!

    Amanda C.

    Scandinavian Shaved Ice hits the sweet spot after a hot day in Kona. We wandered over from our cruise ship and were happy to find this place around the corner, nestled in the middle of cute little shops and right across the beach. Ordering is half the fun because the menu has so many options. I went straight for the Dole Whip swirl stuffed in the center of my shave ice--pineapple and vanilla together is peak vacation. The cherry syrup with it was delicious. Toppings are next‑level too--condensed milk drizzle turns the whole mound into Hawaiian creamed snow. For those avoiding artificial dyes, a whole section of "natural colors" makes the decision easy as well. Portion sizes are generous, but be careful while you eat because the edges might topple down. Everything melts fast in Kona humidity, but that just forces you to enjoy every spoonful faster! Scandinavian Shaved Ice is now a mandatory pit stop for me if I ever come back to Kona!

    Rainbow Shave Ice
    Liana N.

    5 star for location since it's across from the beach and there is a parking lot behind the establishment. There are also fun shave ice signs that you can take a picture with in front of the store. Employees were friendly and service was quick. We ordered rainbow shave ice and it shaped perfectly for us! The texture of the ice is not as soft as I would have liked it to be. Spoiled with how soft the ice is at Waiola in Oahu. If I had to choose between Scandinavian or Gecko Girlz, I would prefer to go to Gecko Girlz instead. Nevertheless, shave ice with a beachfront view is pretty sweet.

    Lava flow
    Sage S.

    I walked from my hotel but I believe there are parking lots around. The place is decent & small. I got the lava flow which was tasty & got macadamia nut ice cream inside. Good size portion for a decent price. I will say the service was fast but not necessarily friendly. They seem like annoyed teenagers. No greeting and looked annoyed at everything you asked. Good shaved ice though!

    Hawaiian Sunset Mango passionfruit guava
    Esther H.

    Never disappointed when we come. Syrup is not too sweet and ice is fluffy and soft. The employees are all very sweet and always smiling! Highly recommend when you come to Kona!

    Shave ice flavor combinations
    Sarah K.

    This was one of the only shave ice places that I tried while I was in Hawaii due to a crazy schedule, but this was supposedly the must try shave ice place in Hawaii. And, boy was it amazing! They had so many flavors. So many! It was hard to choose just one flavor and they allow you to mix flavors. They really pack in the flavors by patting down the ice to be pretty solid so that all the flavors stay locked into the shave ice. So, every bite was full of flavor. You could also get ice cream, which looked really, really good, but I'm glad that I held back. I was a little greedy and got a large size and I barely could finish it. So, I'm glad that I didn't get the ice cream for my stomach's sake. If you are in the area and looking for shave ice, this is THE place you must try. You'll regret it if you lose your chance to try it here.

    Photo Booth snow cone
    Misty G.

    Cool Photo Booth spot So many flavours A very big snow cone option shareable four people. Refreshing and delicious flavours Definitely give this place a try Great friendly customer service!

    David N.

    Was it good? Yes, was it messy? Yes! The shaved ice comes in 3 sizes and all are way too top heavy. The people in front of me their cone collapsed on them as they were picking it off the counter. Even with that information and careful eating ours collapsed as well. We got the nice cream in the middle and honestly that was the best part. I'd recommend either getting ice cream separately and the shaved ice separately adding them together just makes it even more messy. Best flavor was the macadamia nut ice cream it was so creamy.

    Shaved ice holders on the table
    Joy W.

    Reviewers recommended this place very highly thus we went to check it out. Food 3.5/5 Service 5 Ambience 4 Plus: Two tables for in-store seating Shaved ice holders We each ordered a dessert. The toppings we enjoy were not offered. Imo the shaved ice was disappointing when comparing our amazing experience at Original Big Island Shaved Ice. Perhaps we did not order the right shaved ice.

    Yvonne J.

    I haven't had Hawaiian shave ice before, but my guava, pineapple, passion fruit ice with vanilla/pineapple swirl soft serve really hit the spot after a day at the beach and was cheaper than some of the other stores nearby. The fruit flavors all kind of tasted the same (like fruity sugar which was good), but I'm not eating shaved ice for fresh fruit. The soft serve in the middle (an additional cost) really brought the ice to the next level, so highly recommend adding that. Like some others have pointed out, the service was a bit aloof and unenthusiastic, but they still took my order, made my ice, and took my payment just fine.

    Taro ice cream
    Justin P.

    Overall Experience: 8.5/10 The shop is located in a busy part of the strip, and parking is tough to find at times unless you are open to pay for parking. The shop is a walk in take out with a few tables on the inside. The service there was good, but wait times can reach up to 15ish minutes if it is super busy but they are typically pretty fast. The Ice: The ice was good, as the flavors were strong, but is very noticeable very syrupy. It felt a little sugary and artificial at times, but it is still perfect on a hot day after the beach. There are a bunch of flavors to choose from for their shaved ice. The ice itself is not as smooth and melty as I would have expected, compared to other shaved ice places I have experienced in the past. The texture was in between a ballpark snowcone and fluffy ice. They have an option to put ice cream in between the ice and it was a perfect addition. There were many different flavors but my favorite was the macadamia nut, as it was a perfect mix of creamy and nutty flavors and the ube which was a rich and has a vibrant purple color. We came back here another time just for their ice cream and not their shaved ice. Overall: This is a great place to cool off at and there will be something for anyone at this shop. I would recommend people to try the ice cream though!

    The beach across the street is perfect to enjoy lilikoi cheesecake ice cream
    Melissa B.

    Always friendly, patient servers that are passionate about all the flavors. Volcano is a fun flavor banana ice cream, strawberry swirls, and Oreo cookies. The lilikoi cheesecake ice cream is divine. I typically walk across the street to enjoy my ice cream on the beach next to the palace.

    Monkey business with choco Mac nut ice cream in the middle
    Katie M.

    I was recommended this place by a local and personally, shaved ice isn't my favorite but they put ice cream in the middle which made it better for me! Also, staff was super nice and said they go through about 200 blocks of ice a day in the busy summer months... that's a lot! I respect the hustle, keep up the great work!

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