Sunshine was wonderful Very kind and professional Great choices ended getting two Strawberry coconut refresher and Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Both great for a hot Kona Day read more

Rotten attitude and service. Walked in, they weren't really busy. Ordered desserts for 7 people... 25 minutes later nothing. Asked them when they would be done and they said they hadn't even started even thought I saw them serve multiple other people who came in after us. I had an appointment and asked to cancel amd the 2nd lady came up as said "you have to wait in line to cancel." Won't be going there ever again. read more

Very clean and comfortable (A/C blasting). Six small tables inside to seat 12 people, and a handful of tables outside. I ordered the bulgogi cupbap w/gochujang sauce and cucumber kimchi; as well as kimchi fried rice w/egg. The kimchi fried rice was very small for the price and just okay. The cupbap was good. Decent size portion (half of it was rice). I asked for the gochujang sauce but I got something the color of thousand island. Definitely not what I was expecting. Overall, I'll give it a 4 out of 5. read more

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Snow Island is a modern Korean bingsoo, mochi donut, and snack shop in an unsuspecting strip mall below Longs Drugs. The design is minimal, clean, and open. When you walk in, you are able to see all of the mochi donuts, kimbap, and snacks that they have available for sale. Service was cheerful and speedy! My partner and I wanted to try the mango bingsoo, but they were out. We opted for the strawberry and pineapple combo. The snow was super fluffy and tasted like it was sweetened with condensed milk. The strawberries and pineapples were fresh and tart. The accompanying strawberry and pineapple syrups were fruity and thick. The sweet whipped cream balanced the tart fruit nicely. Overall, a wonderful refreshing and cold treat for a hot Kona day! Note: The small portion size was enough for my partner and I to share. Perfect if you had a big lunch, but still want a sweet treat after. lol. read more

Snow Island - Strawberry and Pineapple Bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

I can never have enough Korean shaved ice. It fills like you're eating delicate ice cream. It never gives you that overfilled filling and I was happy to find it with ube in kona. It was not busy when I came by just before closing but I definitely recommend stopping here. I ordered the regular size ube bingsu and it was perfect as is. I did not modifications and I am so happy I did. I was able to take it back to my room and enjoy the rain on the balcony while enjoying it. The ambiance is relaxed and simple. I definitely recommend if you want a not so filling sweet treat. read more

Snow Island - Ube Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Ample seating inside for an afternoon sweet treat :p try their strawberry matcha it was so good with ceremonial grade matcha. also tried a mochi donut and the kimbap- both delicious. service was friendly and helpful - will go again! read more

Snow Island - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We tried their kimbap, pon de ring donuts as well as Korean style shave ice Bingsu. Everything was delicious. Bingsu tastes like ice creamy shave ice; light, fluffy and refreshing! read more

Snow Island - Oreo cookies bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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This place is below place from Longs Drug or look for Ups store. Clean space with friendly space. I ordered Matcha ice tea with Croquet and my husband ordered Kona Mud pie. Delicious and they have more food options. Let me tell you, this shave ice was so smooth and tasted like Kona coffee blended favor, oh my, so smooth melted in my mouth...yum. So fine and delicious. read more

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My kids and I have been here three times in our very short stay at the Kailua Kona Bay Resort! It's conveniently located and has plenty of parking. The space itself is warm, inviting and not to mention CLEAN! I love me a clean facility. Nothing but ALOHA vibes from the wonderful staff who take care of us every time. My son wanted shaved ice for his 11th birthday and boy, was he in for a treat! Mahalo from our family to the crew at Snow Island!!! We will be coming back soon... maybe even tomorrow. read more

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While this place started out as a shave ice place, the addition of Korean street food is really welcome. Portions are generous and the food is tasty. read more

The menu was limited, but the staff was helpful. The bubble/mochi donuts were good. We ordered one each of the haupia, matcha, and Ube and shared/tasted them. Ube was everyone's favorite! I would love to see them expand their drink selection. read more

We were looking for some shave ice before heading to the airport for a trip and stopped here for bingsu (Korean shave ice). It was npt ypur traditional shave ice, it was so creamy and full of flavor. My whole family loved it. My daughters enjoyed playing board games while we waited. Other food items coming out of the kitchen also looked great. The young girl behind the counter was very sweet, we look forward to coming back. read more

Yum! 11-9-2025 Tuna Mayo Kimbap Kingcup w/aioli & bibimbap sauces and potato salad & spinach Banchan read more

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Positives: Air conditioning, good amount of parking, nice ambiance, sandwich was delicious. Cons: limited seating inside (outside seating available too). Sandwiches are made at Order; if busy, I can see getting food might take awhile. They have deli toasted sandwiches, donuts, yogurt drinks, coffee, and (known for) Korean style shaved ice. Overall a great experience; would come back. **UPDATE** Today they had Kimbap!!! So good! I hope that is a regular item now. read more

Cute little place with indoor & outdoor seating. The crew was very nice. We plan on trying the whole menu. So far our selections were not overly sweet, which is nice because I am diabetic. I also ordered a matcha latte w/ube cream and a pineapple coconut water refresher! Both yummy and not very sweet. The turkey pesto sandwich was delicious and we loved the donuts. The donuts were not greasy and heavy feeling. I would definitely recommend here, especially to people that prefer a place that isn't super sweet. read more

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When I saw that there were Pon De Ring donuts here in Hawaii, I HAD to try some! They're some of the best donuts ever. Fact: Pon De Ring donuts are a fusion pastry. Mochi donuts formed into a circular shape, consisting of eight small balls. We ordered a box to-go, and Snow Island didn't disappoint. These donuts were fluffy, creamy and just melt in your mouth. I can tell that Snow Island uses real, local ingredients for their pastries. These were the best mochi donuts I've ever had! We didn't get to go inside to try their other menu items because we had no time. IF we ever come back to Kona, HI we need to go INSIDE Snow Island this time. read more

I really liked their donuts. a little pricy but yummy treat! We tried two different flavors of "snow" mango and strawberry. I liked the mango better than the strawberry. The strawberry was not sweet enough for us. read more

Snow Island - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Great little dessert place with shave ice and mochi donuts. The mochi donuts were all good--we tried matcha, cookies and cream, milk tea, and original. The matcha is subtle so good for people that like matcha but don't want it too much in your face. The large shave ice was big (good for a family to share). Mango flavor was delicious. Nice vibe. Beautiful interior. Friendly staff. :) read more

Snow Island - Large shave ice (Korean-style). Mango topping. It's thick and creamy and substantial, almost like eating ice cream. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Ordered a panini and matcha and was delicious! Kind and quick service + very clean! Definitely new spot to study!! read more

Snow Island - Prosciutto salami panini and matcha latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Friendly staff and nice new spot in town with nice interior and outside seating . They have a big of selection of mochi donuts and korean shaved ice! The Cubano and Turkey Melt looked and was so delicious too. I forgot to take a picture of it! read more

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What a gem of a place! Shaved ice was amazing. If I hadn't eaten lunch before stopping here, would have tried their food as well. They were super friendly and the portion was sizable. If I lived here, I would probably be stopping here daily. So glad I stumbled on this place. Will definitely be seeking this place out when I return to Kona! read more

Loved the bingsu and ube matcha latte! The mochi donuts were super good too. Service was awesome, and they had a cute outdoor space to chill and enjoy the snacks. read more

Snow Island - Kona coffee bingsu and the ube matcha latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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A very cute cozy atmosphere, the service was quick and friendly. The overall experience was excellent. read more

Snow Island - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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We went just before closing but the associate was still very helpful and we got our items promptly. And it was oh to yummy! read more

Snow Island - Mango Bingsoo and mochi donuts (strawberry, original and black sesame) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Only place with shaved ice open before 9 am Got good collection of mochi donuts Responds promptly on yelp read more

This place is so awesome! I love the shaved ice and the hot snacks! The woman at the front counter was super friendly and welcoming. I want to take all my friends! Love you guys! read more

Taste good. Will come back for shave ice and mochi donuts! Like the environment. It is very clean read more

Snow Island - Taste good! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Everything we had was good! Service was great! Will be back to try the drinks. Tuna melt was yummy and my fave mochi donut is the ube. read more

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So delicious! best donuts and sandwiches around. Definately recommend the tuna melt and the turkey pesto sandwich. Obviously the donuts are a hit. read more

Snow Island - Turkey pesto sandwich, matcha latte, and mochi donuts! (Chocolate sprinkles, original, cookies and cream, and ube!) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Great place to take the family! We got stuck behind a big order but because of the mochi donuts, kids handled the wait like pros. Mochi donuts were chewy and moist - not dry or too oily. The flavors were great - although black sesame flavor did not pull through. We had chocolate, oreo, strawberry, original and black sesame. The bingsoo was nice and refreshing. We had Oreo and strawberry small sizes and it was a perfect amount for 4 kids and a handful of adults (grown ups only got a taste. lol) read more

The mochi donut are absolutely amazing, lots of different flavors. We had the oreo bingsu and it was a hit with my son. Can't wait to come back and try all the other flavors. read more

Snow Island - Oreo Bingsu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Delicious shave ice, I got the strawberry my daughter got the Oreo. She also got a cookies and cream mochi donut which was so good. Very relaxing atmosphere and awesome friendly service. Not the shave ice you're used to getting in Hawai'i it looks more like something out of a 5 star restaurant. I recommend giving it a try and prices are very reasonable. read more

Their signature shaved ice, Bingsu, offers a delightful and visually appealing culinary experience. We enjoyed the Kona coffee and Oreo cookie flavors, along with a cold brew featuring ube cream. Service was friendly, fast and pleasant. read more

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5 Stars If I could give Snow Island more than five stars, I would! This place is a total gem in Kailua-Kona -- the perfect treat after a beach day or just when you're craving something refreshing and delicious. The shaved ice here is next level. Fluffy, soft, and packed with flavor -- not your average ice shack fare.They have a bunch of creative flavor combos and fun toppings that really set them apart. Mochi doughnuts are amazing!! Sandwiches are fresh and extremely tasty! The staff was super friendly, too. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality and experience. Plus, the vibe is super chill and welcoming -- great spot to hang out and cool off. Whether you're local or visiting, don't skip Snow Island. It's the real deal and totally worth the stop! read more

Love this place! There's lots of shaved ice on the island but not Korean style! Will definitely be returning.

Not the usual shaved ice, it was much better with real fruit and light and fluffy ice. We went back 3 times during our 1 week visit.

Very friendly staff, prompt response on yelp. Only place open for shave ice before 11 am in Kona. Variety of flavors and good quality of products. read more

customer service was the worst, no smile from the cashier she looked like she didn't even wanna serve me mochi donuts were okay too sweet there was no balance into the sweetness read more