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4.9 (71 reviews)
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Lilikoi + mango
Meg D.

I will be dreaming about this ice cream for the rest of my life! So light and refreshing! I had the hardest time deciding what to order, but I loved the combination of lilikoi and mango. My only regret is not going back for a second cone

Vanilla with pineapple and coconut
David H.

Earlier in the day we had a local tell us about this place so we decided to pay them a visit. We made a quick stop at a local park to take pictures of the beautiful scenery and we're ready for a cool treat. We met the owner's brother who was behind the counter. He truly made the experience personalized and inviting. He gave us some background to where the style of ice cream came from, New Zealand. The process is simple: choose from six different fruits and then choose your ice cream. They mix it up! The result is this amazing sweet delectable treat. The consistency is that of soft serve. I recommended getting the waffle cone. The softness of the ice cream and the crunch of the cone are quite tasty. We tried the mixed berries and vanilla; pineapple and vanilla; and lastly, pineapple, mango and vanilla. All were amazing, packed with flavor and freshness. I highly recommend this place!

Raspberry vanilla ice cream
Lauren F.

I lived in New Zealand for a bit and this place is legit! The best I've had in the US (though not as good as the real thing in NZ). The ice cream is fresh and creamy just like in NZ. The waffle cone is a $1 add-on and it's a MUST! I went twice, first time got the raspberry with vanilla, and then the lilikoi with vanilla. I can't decide what I liked better! Both delicious and amazing.

Vanilla with Pineapple Bits
Heide S.

Yummy!!!! New Zealand inspired kinda like Cold Stone Creamery except with fresh fruit infused into your choice of ice cream. My husband and I visited on a warm July day. We ordered pineapple bits mixed into Vanilla in a waffle cone. Side note, the waffle cones are also made in house! You definitely have to try the waffle cone. I give major props to the workers. There were 3 girls crammed into the tiny hut, one making the waffle cone, one taking the orders, while one made the ice cream. They have the operation down to a complete science. Absolutely worth a visit!

The menu
Sarah L.

We planned a day at the Polynesian cultural center so I decided to look up what's around there to eat. This little spot popped up and I decided I am definitely going here. Located inside the PCC marketplace, there is ample parking. Going to the marketplace is free and doesn't require an admission ticket so for folks who just want to stop by and check out a bunch of souvenir stores and grab a quick bite, this is the place! The service was quick and friendly. The two girls working were very attentive. The menu is brief and self explanatory. Pick a fruit, pick your ice cream base, and then which size. I'm not sure if you can mix fruits, but I forgot to ask. Once you order, they have you wait on the side and in a few short minutes, they call out your name/order. It was a pretty hot day so this began melting quickly, but it was so tasty, we finished it. The waffle cone was nice and crunchy and tasted fresh. If we're ever in the area again, I would definitely stop by to try the other flavors.

a menu for a dessert
Carolyn M.

My favorite concept dessert in life thus far lol. Mixing ice cream/yogurt with frozen fruit and turning it into soft serve goodness, I was having an amazing experience! Tried the blackberry with yogurt and my bf got the mango with coconut base, both perfectly creamy with fruit bits and not sugary. Can't believe we don't have this in SoCal.

Honey K.

This is one perfect treat on a hot day. Came here twice during our stay in Laie. We tried yoghurt base and coconut base added fresh fruit, strawberry, pineapple, mango and lilikoi. I think lilikoi was the best. It was something I never had before and really good and refreshing. The ice cream just had the right amount of sweetness and it is mixed with real fruit. First time we got the waffle cones and the serving can be shared. One of our cones snapped in half and it went to waste. So the next time we just got the cups.

Jeffrey H.

Driving back to Waikiki after a fun day at North Shore, I found this amazing little ice cream stall located inside the Polynesian Cultural Center. This store uniquely mixes fresh fruit flavors with soft serve ice cream base. They use real fruit such as mango, strawberry, pineapple, etc. The ice cream bases include vanilla, coconut, coconut (non-dairy), and frozen yogurt. They have 2 serving sizes - "keiki" and "regular" - and you can get it in a cup, sugar cone, or waffle cone. I got the fruit of the week, Lilikoi (Passionfruit), mixed with Mango and Vanilla soft serve. It was sooo good! The flavor is light and refreshing, but not too sweet, and the ice cream was super creamy. The employees are super friendly and welcoming too. My friends and I definitely want go back to try out all the different flavors they have!

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Wesley T.

While driving around the Island my wife and I chose to walk around the shops at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Lane. My wife was looking around for an salt afternoon snack and chose to order the fresh strawberry ice cream from Sweet as. They mixed in the fresh strawberries as they filled the home made waffle cones with coconut ice cream. It was delicious and very refreshing. I couldn't taste the coconut ice cream at first but when you get to the end there is pure coconut ice cream at the bottom of the cone which was really delicious. They have a variety of fresh fruit flavors but the star was the waffle cone. It is a thinner version of most waffle cones that makes the dessert even more delicate. We will probably stop here every time we are in the area. The cones are priced at $6 and after one bite we woofed it down and forgot to take a picture.

Rylan C.

Went to Sweet As in Haleiwa for the first time after the beach. The prices were decent and I really enjoyed my vanilla and berry ice cream. Also found out they are dog friendly and you can buy your pup a yogurt cone with a dog treat. My pup loved her yogurt in a cone and really wanted more. Definitely will be returning.

Mixed berry, 2 scoops, waffle cone, and my beautiful wife.

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Love this ice cream, love the fresh fruit and it feels so much lighter than typical ice cream. Great service too.

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I feel like I'm eating healthy ice cream when I eat here, which is great right lol. Nice and refreshing

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Absolutely amazing spot. We got blueberry mixed berries and the vanilla base. It was delicious and refreshing

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The best I've cream! I love it soo much! I wish they would come to Utah!! The fresh fruit and creamy ice cream and waffle cones are perfect!

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Perfect desert! Had the dairy free coconut with mixed berry and it was AMAZING. Super refreshing

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Sweet As is my favorite icecream ever!!! It's so good and has awesome customer service!! 10/10 recommend.

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7 years ago

Such great ice cream and friendly staff. We had the papaya ice cream with coconut base and it was delicious. We will definitely be back!

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the best ice cream ever!!! really good customer service and great location. definitely coming again.

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I am interested in a franchise opportunity in California, would it be possible to open it up on Orange County?

I think you can open it up anywhere, but you will have to ask the owners and also the ice cream is made in Malibu so you will have to get it shipped to you if you want it to be just like the one in Hawaii

Are you opening any other locations in California ? This would be a hit anywhere that is beachside. Simply the best ice cream I've ever had.

Yes! In San Clemente soon! Thank you!!

What are your Vegan options, if any?

We have a vegan dairy coconut ice cream that you can blend with any choice of fruit! My favorite!

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Chunky

Chunky

4.6
(45 reviews)
0.0 mi

Chunky is basically heaven for cookie lovers. I don't make it out to Laie often, but whenever I do,…read morethis spot is non-negotiable. It's tucked inside Pounders at the PCC Hukilau Marketplace. There's no indoor seating, but there are plenty of tables scattered around outside, which makes it a nice place to hang out. The first thing you'll notice is how massive the cookies are. They come in a variety of flavors like chocolate chip, white chocolate mac nut, and s'mores, but the real star of the show (and the reason I keep coming back) is the cookie skillet. I usually go for the keiki size, which is honestly perfect for sharing. The family size is huge! The skillet itself is incredible--warm, gooey cookie with just the right balance of sweetness and a hint of salt. It's topped with a generous scoop of ice cream and your choice of sauce drizzled over the top. My go-to is the brown butter fudge. It does take about 15 minutes to prepare, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Pro tip: order it first, then take a stroll around the marketplace while it bakes. Already looking forward to my next visit!

@fortunefoodfinds: "You BAKE me happy! Cookie flavs: Double Chocolate Coconut, Smore's, Coco…read moreCaramel, + a Chunky "OG" made into a sundae n' topped with PB Caramel Sauce from CHUNKY & CO. located inside Pounders Restaurant in Laie. When in the need for something sweet, this is a great treat!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: inside Pounders Restaurant EXTERIOR: located in the middle of The Polynesian Cultural Center WAIT TIME: 5-10 mins PARKING: plenty in lot OVERALL COMMENTS: wanted to try out all the cookies bc they looked so good! Was satisfied with our choices. For the sundae they heat up the chunky OG cookie n' I was pleasantly surprised how the ice cream didn't melt right away. Was excited for the pb caramel sauce that was ofc tasty. All cookies had a crisp-crunchy exterior n' were jumbo in size, which makes sense for the price. Took bites of everything then when we got home popped them in the microwave. Prefer them to be warm n' eaten with the chocolate a lil' melted, makes it even more better than at room temp. If I'm back in the area n' craving cookies, I would visit them again!

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Smore's + Coco Caramel | $5.50/each
Smore's + Coco Caramel | $5.50/each
Sundae topped with PB caramel sauce! $11
Sundae topped with PB caramel sauce! $11
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MOSA

MOSA

4.8
(392 reviews)
25.5 mi
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MOSA! was a complete sleeper. I walked in skeptical. The menu looked a little rough, the area…read moreoutside isn't exactly charming and when the bill came out to around $34 for three minis, I had that immediate tourist price reaction of, "Come on." Then we ate it. And honestly, it was worth every penny. The ice cream was excellent. Kona coffee, ube, vanilla, chocolate chip cookie dough, strawberry, everything we tried worked. But the thing that made it special was the texture. The shaved/crushed peanuts, the macadamia, the way it all came together with the ice cream and crepe. Simple idea, but done right. Rich, crunchy, cold, soft, sweet and somehow not heavy. The service was the other surprise. The girls working that night were incredible. Warm, patient and genuinely sweet with my kids. They walked us through flavors, helped us figure out what to order and made the whole thing feel fun instead of transactional. My son loved watching the peanuts get shaved and the Super Smash Bros. setup was such a random, perfect touch. It gave the place personality. I came in thinking this was going to be overpriced dessert. I left thinking it was one of the best things we ate on the trip. Five stars. No notes. I'll absolutely be back.

Husband got this and said it's a 10/10 and to write a review for them! I'm not a fan of peanut…read morebutter or nuts but I trust that if he saying it's good, then it's good! If you look at the right side of the building you can see a tv, they let you play ninetendo gaming that you can play

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Mosa wrap with 3 flavors and strawberries on top
Mosa wrap with 3 flavors and strawberries on top
Mosa Wrap $12.95
Mosa Wrap $12.95
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Lappert's Hawaii

Lappert's Hawaii

4.2
(1k reviews)
25.2 mi
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glug glug glug (that's the sound of my tummy right now as it churns cream and sugar like an ice…read morecream machine). i feel like a wobbly seal who is going to belly flop into lappert tomorrow too. today was not enough. we got the 'can't decide' cup because we are all indecisive. also thought we could finish it all. NO! five half scoops are not medically suitable for three people apparently no matter how big back we are. kona coffee was amazing! good coffee flavor, super creamy. nene tracks was way too sweet but i liked the chocolaty nuts. wouldn't get again. lilikoi dream was BOMB!!! i love the coconut shortbread and creamy tangy citrusy goodness. ube haupia was alright, could've had more ube flavor. long lines cause it's in the hilton village but service is relatively fast. everyone is nice! it is next to the beach entrance and big parking lot. minimal seating so stand to ingest 10k steps or 10k calories??? you only live once

Sweet and indulgent, rich handmade ice cream batches. Super-premium using high quality ingredients…read morefrom Hawai'i, emphasizing authentic flavors. Proudly founded on the island of Kaua'i over 40 years ago in 1983. Defined by localized flavor profiles, a creamy and dense texture. Lappert's Hawai'i. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ An intense desire for cold, creamy sweetness on a warm afternoon. As a guest of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, pure comfort was found here twice. Lappert's Hawai'i, located in the resort's Rainbow Bazaar, overlooking the Hilton Lagoon from a distance. The Hawaiian heat and humidity began to soften my decadent scoop, dripping down my crispy waffle cone. My pace to enjoy each bite began to change, rushing to win the result of a delightful mess. On both occasions. Lappert's Kaua'i Pie on my first visit, Lappert's Kona Lava Java on the next. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rich Kona coffee ice cream delivers an aromatic and bold sensory experience of sweet, sugary notes and robust roastiness. I can taste the density, luxurious notes of milk chocolate and toasted caramel. Coconut flakes scattered throughout brings a chewy texture and a deep nutty-sweet aroma, while a sweet-salty contrast is brought forward by oven roasted buttery Hawaiian macadamia nuts. Swirls of dark chocolate fudge finishes with intensity, a ganache-like bittersweet cocoa profile. This is their signature ice cream flavor, Lappert's Kaua'i Pie. I seriously became so excited, I missed the opportunity to photograph my cone. Lappert's Kaua'i Pie is a must for me on any visit. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Locally-grown Kona coffee from the Big Island of Hawai'i, the main ingredient of a supreme cold brew that shines in this signature ice cream flavor. It brings a smooth, bold and robust coffee flavor without the bitterness. I can taste the natural notes of dark chocolate and roasted nuts, softened by the rich creaminess of the dairy. Deep in-color, the dark chocolate sorbet folded-in gives me flavor depth in every bite from pure, unadulterated cocoa. Ever had a high-quality iced latte? Add a touch of sweetness and you'll get the flavor profile of this signature flavor, Lappert's Kona Lava Java. Indulgent, texturally dynamic, creamy sweetness. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Relaxing coastal breezes, the rustling of leaves from above. Breezy palms mixed with the scent of fresh waffle cones and sweet scoops of Lappert's ice cream. Freshly brewed 100% Kona blends and signature island-inspired coffee flavor profiles too. At the Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Bazaar. Support local like I did, support a brand that was created in Hawai'i. Offering over 25 signature ice cream and tropical sorbet flavors. Lappert's Hawai'i. The perfect, carefree sweet island escape in Waikīkī.

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Kaua'i Pie - Coconut,  Dark Chocolate, Macadamian Nut Coffee
Kaua'i Pie - Coconut, Dark Chocolate, Macadamian Nut Coffee
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