MOSA has been on my radar for awhile so when we recently staycationed in Waikiki, I knew I had to…read moremake a visit. The walk up ice cream shop is is located on 2238 Lau'ula Street and is open daily from 4pm-12am making it the perfect after dinner treat. The best seller on the menu is the Mosa wrap - up to three flavors of ice cream wrapped in a crepe and topped with peanut brittle shavings. The ice cream paired perfectly with the thin crepe and the ice cream itself was delicious. The peanut brittle shavings were tasty and gave the dessert a nice crunch. Service was friendly and there are tables outside for you to enjoy your dessert.

Every time I come to MOSA, I have an amazing experience. From the desserts and the atmosphere to…read morethe outstanding customer service, everything is always top-notch. Honestly, whenever I see a review that's 4 stars or lower I genuinely don't understand why. The entire staff is trained to provide exceptional service and even the owners take the time to check in with customers to make sure they're enjoying their visit. It's clear that they truly care about both their product and their guests. If you're looking for a dessert spot with incredible service, delicious desserts, and great vibes, MOSA is the place to be. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!

This is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the upper level and it's sooo good here! The owner…read morehimself is so sweet and super down to earth. You can tell he's so proud of everything he sells (rightly so!). The Dole Whip Float is my ultimate davorite here. The passion-guava orange juice in it is so refreshing out in the heat. On a random side note, when we told the owner we struggled with snorkeling, he gave us great tips on what to do and where to go. So don't be afraid to ask the owner for local recommendations.

I've romanticized Hawaii for years. Not because of the perpetual sunshine or the beaches or the…read moreunbelievably fresh seafood. But because of the humble but magical Dole Whip. I had dreamed about visiting the Dole Plantation on Oahu and getting "Hawaii's complete pineapple experience" (according to their Google SEO result), whatever that might be. But little did I know that I'd be getting another sort of bona fide pineapple experience in Hawaii instead... in the Royal Hawaiian Center, a beautiful outdoor mall in Waikiki. I almost walked past Kokoro Cafe on the second floor. If you've ever gotten dessert in a mall food court, you know the drill. Atmosphere is what it is, but the service was super fast and there was no line by the time we were heading out after dinner. They offer a few different Dole Whip options: you can get it in a cup, a shaka-shaped waffle cone, or float form with POG (pineapple, orange, and guava) juice. Since I had been waiting for so long, I wanted to taste the Dole Whip in its purest form, so I got it in a cup. The pineapple soft serve was creamy and soft, flavorful without being saccharine.

Island Vintage Shave Ice completely lived up to the hype and served one of the most memorable…read moredesserts I had in Hawaii. Located just outside the Royal Hawaiian Center, the shop almost always has a long line, but it moves surprisingly quickly thanks to the convenient self-order kiosks. Despite the steady stream of customers, the staff handled the crowd with impressive efficiency, and our order arrived sooner than expected. With its vibrant layers of color and fresh toppings, the shave ice created a breathtaking first impression. Better yet, it tasted every bit as incredible as it looked. **Hawaiian Rainbow: 5/5** The Hawaiian Rainbow was the perfect sweet treat on a blazing hot day. Layered with housemade coconut spirulina, strawberry, and mango syrups over incredibly soft shave ice, it offered a bright medley of tropical fruit flavors. The shave ice itself was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with a texture reminiscent of fluffy snow that dissolved almost instantly on the tongue. Hidden beneath it was a layer of rich, soft ice cream that provided the perfect creamy contrast to the refreshing flavors. The finishing touches were a generous drizzle of condensed milk and fresh strawberry chunks, whose subtle tang balanced the sweetness beautifully. Homemade mochi added a soft, pillowy chew, while the lychee popping boba contributed subtle floral notes evocative of rosewater. Every element complemented the next, making each spoonful just as enjoyable as the last. Island Vintage Shave Ice more than lives up to its well-earned reputation. From the stunning presentation to the handcrafted syrups, silky-smooth shave ice, and a texturally diverse assortment of toppings, every component came together to create a phenomenal dessert that's every bit as delicious as it is visually captivating. If you're visiting Waikiki, Island Vintage Shave Ice deserves a spot at the top of your must-try list.

The best shaved ice in Oahu! I've tried ululani, waiola and Matsumoto. This is not overrated nor is…read moreit a tourist trap. It was sooo good and I truly appreciate that they use fresh fruit puree as their flavoring. I'm so glad I tried it on my last day or they would have emptied out my bank account. I had my first one around noon and immediately got a second one. Then got a third one a few hours later before I caught my flight home.

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

Penny's is one of my first stops every time I visit Waikiki. We tried their ube, classic, nutella,…read morekona coffee, yuzu, and strawberry jam flavors this time. All are delicious but ube remains our favorite. Penny's can get busy during the day (deservedly!) so you may need to wait ~10 minutes for your malasadas. Very worth it, though, and I appreciate that Penny's makes their malasadas fresh to order. They come out piping hot, fresh, pillowy soft, and delicious. Can't wait to come back next time!

Not the friendliest service you'll receive but it is in a good court so they most likely just want…read moreto keep things moving. The Malasadas always come out fresh and delicious though!

This was a cool concept of adding fresh inclusions into soft service. There are a ton of preset…read moreoptions and we chose a unicorn one which was the only fruitier option and a Hawaii special with Ube. We wanted a popsicle but they were sold out in the afternoon! Honestly I thought the unicorn one was the best! Can't go wrong with the main menu. They have some bar type seating outside to sit. The window to buy soft serve is at the side of the clothing store. You can also make shakes with the soft serve.

I ordered The Witness by Timmy 13th Witness (milkshake). I've tried KITH Treats' ice cream swirl…read moreand milkshake in NYC before and really enjoyed the milkshake, so I wanted to give this location a try. Very short wait after ordering. No line on a Friday evening. The Witness milkshake was delicious and had some of my favorite cereals/toppings like Cap'n Crunch, Oreos, and Twix. Next time I think I'd go with no whipped cream though because it ended up taking up a good chunk of the cup towards the middle.