The Green General

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If you love The Green, shave ice, and happen to be Kauai..this place is for you! I love how they play the Green inside as well. Service was okay. read more

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Brandon Y.

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8.5/10 Got the acai bowl. Had this for breakfast which was a refreshing light meal. Definitely get a acai bowl here instead of the jammin banana that's around the corner read more

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Our last day on the island and my wife and I were out of our rental and cruising around, killing time before our flight back to the mainland. We had tried shave ice up in Hanalei several days earlier and I wanted to have it again. We were in tbe neighborhood of The Green General and decided to give it a try. To be fair, I did not read the menu thoroughly. I didn't realize that you had to pay extra for ice cream to be included. So, my wife and I both got shave ice without the ice cream. Frankly, I was disappointed. Parts of my bowl were just ice without juice. The flavors were rather artificial, as some other reviewers had remarked. And, the young women taking care of us, contrary to what many reviewers have stated, did not seem particularly happy to be there. My wife remarked that she didn't seem happy. Next time we're on the island it's Jo Jo's for us. read more

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Haley S.

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We stopped by the Green General for our last shaved ice and dole whip of our Hawaii interisland trip. I chose the swirl option for my dole whip which included vanilla. My husband got a tropical shaved ice. Everything tasted great the only thing was the pricing was higher than we experienced at other shops and islands. My dole whip was $9 and was smaller than $6 ones I had that trip. read more

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Kelly Y.

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Went in today. The service along with my acai bowl was mediocre at best. Not sure I'd go back but it was worth a try.

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Chuck D.

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We had to support The Green as they are one of our favorite bands and have seen them in concert several times including our 1st date. So ya, The Green means something to us... The Green General is a nice addition to the shops at Anchor Cove. Central to everything and next to ABC Store & Crazy Shirts. We stopped in to get shave ice one day & it was nice to finally get to check out the snack shop. We ordered a small ($7) shave ice with grape & lilikoi. You can choose up to 3 flavors. They have some set flavor combinations that are named after some popular tracks from The Green. That was pretty cool. We were greeted nicely when we walked in by a young lady & young guy. The young man took our order & payment while she made our shave ice. As some may know, I love me some shave ice especially on the island of Kaua'i. I am a self-proclaimed expert. Ha! The Green General's shave ice is good. The texture of the ice is smooth and the grape flavor was really good. The lilikoi was good too but the grape was my favorite. They have some snacks and The Green/The Green General merch but unfortunately they didnt have the sizes we needed in the styles we liked. Hopefully next time we visit they will. Plenty of parking in their shared lot. read more

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Allan D.

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These guys just opened! Come support local people with phenomenal food, just like the shaved ice offered here! Awesome venue and awesome people inside! Give them a try! "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz read more

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Ryan W.

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The service was just as good as the shave ice! My kids LOVED the shave ice! We were recommended to try the lilikoi flavor! It was delicious! Definitely going back! read more

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Nelly C.

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First trip back to Kauai since 9 years ago. Love supporting local. Cute little shop. Really wanted to get a few matching shirts but barely any sizes available but I did score the very last bag tote and Love the thickness and quality of it! read more

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Paris D.

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Ordered the Blue Skies, it was DELICIOUS. Blue raspberry, vanilla, ice cream and snow cap. read more

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Kelly P.

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I ordered the pineapple dole whip and it was delicious! It was a perfect treat to enjoy on a nice sunny day! read more

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Ken C.

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While shopping at Anchor Cove, we stopped in to the Green General for shave ice and a dole whip. Perfect servings and great customer service. Highly recommend if you're near Kalapaki beach. read more

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Chris R.

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Great service two awesome women giving flavor suggestions. Extra generous portions, with delicious ocean at the bottom. I mixed pineapple and honeydew, try it. If you're here on a cruise it's a great treat to break from the options on the boat. read more

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Yessah B.

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I have been bringing my daughter here for shave ice after school for a week straight. She must really really love the shave ice from The Green General Yessah! read more

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Nina I.

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Super friendly service from Elena & Kianah and the shave ice was so flavorful; they didn't skimp on syrup!! Rainbow w milk and blue skies and ice cream Both really good Would def come back bc we had shave ice at other places and it didn't taste nearly as delicious! read more

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Joon S.

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We were served by Mokihana and she was a delight. She handled our group of 14 without a sweat and was pleasant throughout. She told us about local spots to hit and I also added a new group to follow (The Green) on my streaming platforms. Now to the shave ice. Our group of 14 pretty much explored all that The Green General ad to offer. Every one of them were great. I'm not an expert on Hawaiian shaved ice but a couple in our party were and they were very complementary of what they had. The syrups used there were delicious and didn't taste overly artificial. The ice cream used in some recipes was very good as well (Costco). Overall, the shave ice, server, and the atmosphere were great. Highly recommend this list gem. Plus there's an ABC right next door in case you need to pick something up. read more

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Joce L.

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The Summertime shaved ice (pineapple, coconut,mango) really hit the spot on a warm fall day! Super fast service and friendly staff. Casual and clean ambiance. Recommend stopping by for a cool treat if you're ever in the area. read more

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Ashley G.

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Great service! The lady working was so cool and loved to tell us about the owners she also cared if we enjoyed it

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Joi C.

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Tried a new flavor combo, definitely coming back. 1000/10 The size is perfect for those who don't want to waste. The Ambience is amazing and loving. read more

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Amber L.

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Smooth and flavorful shave ice! Great, friendly service too. Perfect last stop before we hit the airport. read more

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Mi Nei M.

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Great snacks, shave ice and the green merch! Service with aloha at this local family business with cute keiki read more

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Blythe B.

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Such an amazing shaved ice place absolutely loved it!! They have a variety of flavors and the service was great to add to that:) Definitely recommend read more

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Alli J.

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Cute, small business owned shaved ice place. The staff is friendly and the shaved ice is soo good!! read more

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Amazing service by Mokihana! great shave ice that's beautifully dressed. Glad we happened by!

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Came here to buy The Green merch for my parents for Christmas and ended up with shave ice too. It's a cute little shop & we came when it wasn't busy so the service was great and it was clean. read more

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Ky T.

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Yummy shave ice! Friendly staff. Was quick and easy. We ordered the good one with snow cap and ice cream. Plenty of parking. Definitely recommend and will return to try more flavors! read more

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Alexander A.

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Bomb.com. Super polite, helpful, and welcoming. Must have Ice Cream and Sno Cap Great location. Super close to Dukes. Watch the surfers into the sunset!! read more

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Andrew C.

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Shaved ice! Great little spot for some friendly service, good vibes, and delicious shaved ice. Worth a stop, then stroll the beach!

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Nainoa T.

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The Green General store is a nice and clean small family business shop. They sell shaved ice and the green merch. Go support local. read more

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Trisha H.

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The service was so awesome. they were closing but still took care of us love the ambience and friendly service! read more

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They have the best shave ice They are all super nice! They have sick merch. After a day at the beach or a hot day get your self a shave ice from the The Green General and check out The Green on Spotify, they are fire. read more

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Tiffany L.

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*Very little information. Nothing on their website or social media stating the menu, prices, or hours. I tried to go a couple times but they were closed and no hours were posted on the doors or windows. *Finally caught them open and was extremely excited to try it. It was less than average. On their menu it states $7.00 for a small and $9.00 for a large. When I ordered, they said one was $10.50 and the other was $13.50 and it was one size only. The menu is really confusing... Each "specialty" shave ice should have the price next to it. *They unfortunately don't have air conditioning so it was really hot inside and the shave ice melted so quickly. The spoon they provide is really small and hard to eat with. read more

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Jesse K.

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Best shave ice on Kauai!!! So many good choices and you can't go wrong. Great merch selection too

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Samantha-Brooke O.

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Absolutely wonderful establishment! the workers were very nice and very personable. They were great with small talk and were able to serve me the Aloha spirit Hawai'i is known for. The Green Music is the best! their store front here give the "Green" esque vibe and is welcoming. This place is alsi a Cruis Ship favorite! Crew members eat here every week! A perfect item to have to make a great beach day! 10/10 RECOMMENDS YOU to get your shave ice here on the Island of Kauaʻi from The Green General Store! A Must see while youre here on Kauaʻi!! read more

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Friendly service! Yummy shave ice! Great location! Shuttle from the cruise ship made it easy to get here!

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Elizabeth D.

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Service was amazing and the shaved ice is great. Syrup doesn't taste super artificial which I love. Store is super clean and nice as well

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Jennifer A.

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So refreshing on a hot day! My little one likes the rainbow and that's he got He loves it & ain't sharing. We will definitely be back to try the other flavors! read more

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Shayna M.

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The best flavors with aloha spirit that'll keep you coming back for more! Don't forget the snow cap.

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Leiola O.

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Da shave ice is soooo ONO nice to have Native Hawaiians in business at the Green general

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More info about The Green General

3416 Rice St
Unit 304
Lihue, HI 96766
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https://thegreengeneral.com

Hours

What time does The Green General open?

The Green General opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Green General close?

The Green General closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indoor Amenities

Does The Green General allow dogs?

Yes, The Green General allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Green General have parking?

Yes, The Green General has parking options. Validated Parking

Review Highlights - The Green General

“Came here to buy The Green merch for my parents for Christmas and ended up with shave ice too.”

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Wailua Shave Ice

4.7(1.7k reviews)

7.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

Stopped by Wailua Shave Ice on a hot summer day, looking for a way to beat the heat…read more When we arrived there was a small line but it was clear the staff was hard at work. After placing our order, the order came out pretty quickly considering the place was packed. I got the Lava Flow (pineapple juice, coconut milk, haupia foam, strawberry puree) - also added li hing mui powder IYKYK. The flavor was light, fresh & not overly sweet. The texture of the shave ice wasn't the softest shave ice I've ever had but not a big deal. It was still the best thing for such a hot day in Kauai & hit the spot! They also have cute merchandise available & even an OG classic shave ice maker on display. I will say this is my first time coming to a shave ice place & not being able to customize my order & choose specific flavors, but I guess that helps ensure the combinations they do offer on their unique menu are optimal. Overall, I will definitely be back especially since the staff was so friendly!

For my first Shave Ice experience, I really liked it! But just be prepared to wait…read more.. The shave ice really is a special experience. We ordered the Ube and regretted not getting it with ice cream or "snow capped." But the flavor was still good! With that being said, the operations hit a few snags. The staff is really young and not super efficient. They were chatting quite a bit and I could tell it was slowing the process down. Seating is also limited during peak hours, so prepare to take it outside if necessary. For the experience, it's worth it. For the price and the wait? I'd probably skip next time.

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Skinny Mike's Ice Cream & Shave Ice

4.4(545 reviews)

0.1 mi

June 2026 This is…read moreacross the street from Dukes restaurant. Parking was ample and plenty of seats/chairs both indoors and outdoors The ice cream flavors were plentiful. From the classic to the tropical flavors of the island something for everyone. I got 2 flavors and it cost something like $10. Worth it.

Great Ice Cream. Intimidating Scooping Energy…read more Skinny Mike's feels like one of those places locals would rather you not know about - tucked into an unassuming little shopping center with vintage Hawaiian vibes and decor that makes you want to grab a cone and stay awhile. The ice cream, thankfully, was worth crossing state lines for. My kids predictably ordered something bright blue - Cookie Monster and another flavor that could only have been invented by either a six-year-old or a marketing genius. Whoever came up with those flavors is probably laughing all the way to the bank. I went with mint chocolate chip and toasted coconut topped with hot fudge, and it was absolutely fantastic. Rich, creamy, and exactly what vacation ice cream should be. The only reason this isn't five stars was the service. Let's just say the welcome felt a little more "Who sent you?" than "Aloha." Maybe we accidentally wandered into a locals-only witness protection program. Hard to say. Still, the ice cream was so good I'd happily endure another soul-piercing stare for a second scoop.

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Uncle's Shave Ice

4.1(185 reviews)

2.3 mi

Really good! The ice isn't as smooth as some of the ones we've have in Oahu…read more Lots of flavor options including adzuki beans and condensed milk

Wonderful time at Uncle's Shaved Ice yesterday. Met awesome Ethan, who opened the door early, since…read morewe were there at 11:50stalking the place (but they open at 12:00), and he called to us with a big smile, "Hui! You coming in?" He had us four aunties cracking up from the get go. Shave ice was delicious, flavor combos were so Ono, especially with ice cream and snow cap drizzle. But the winner was talking story with Ethan, and our new friend, Derek and his gramma Lisa, as we admired Derek's blue lips and tongue from his shave ice! Stopping here made our day, deeeelicious & refreshing shave ice, wonderful customer service, and a chance to chill, talk story, and enjoy new friends. Thank you Ethan, good luck in school (remember what we need in Kauai)...and thank you Derek (aka Sonic) and Lisa! Did I mention shave ice was super soft & very refreshing? Go get em, and make new friends too!

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The Fresh Shave

4.7(637 reviews)

8.2 mi

WARNING!! This place will ruin you for all other shave ice! I am not kidding. It's that good…read more When my son-in-law texted that the barber shop had shave ice, I was worried. (It's NOT a barbershop... but easily mistaken for one.) All made with real fruits. Orange is real orange; not a sugary syrup. We heard them say they had swap out the açaí cone for blueberry-basil one of our days because Costco didn't have the açaí juice. This is by far the best shave ice I've ever had anywhere and I don't know if I'll ever have another shave ice without thinking about this one. Only problem we had was going back for a second time. First time we tried, they were out of all the fruit recipes by 4:00. The next time we got there by 1:30 and the store was closed for maintenance. We are trying again today. Crossing my fingers I can get The Caterpillar.

Not a fan, sadly. Don't order the chai shave ice unless you want super watered-down chai ice. I had…read moreto request for the worker to add more syrup, which did not make it better. They could make that syrup wayyyy more concentrated and added a thicker topping as their cream. The ice is acceptable but not as soft as other shave ice places in Hawaii. I would skip. Perhaps their other flavors are better. I give 2 stars for the cool mustache/barber theme and the effort from the workers.

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Hamura Saimin

3.8(2.6k reviews)

1.2 mi

SAIMIN!! One of The best on the islands!! No this is not Ramen!!! Its Hawaiian Saimin!!! Its a must…read moretry for anyone visiting Kauai!! Come in and grab a stool at any open counter. Menu is up on the wall. Service is friendly and Food comes quickly. This is a no frills place!! Oh yes and dont forget about the Lilikoi Chiffon Pie!!!! This is always my first stop when returning to Kauai!!!

the vibes are cute like a diner but it's hot in there!!…read more first time trying saimin so i have no point of comparison. i generally thought the dish was bit of a one note even with the addition of the mustard. i didn't want to really put the vinegar in because the containers that held it didn't look so clean nor safe? it was in a plastic container that used to contain pepper the broth is dashi broth like an udon. noodles are a bit of a mush on arrival. the dish itself is cute like something straight out of anime lol it's good as a junk food snack maybe - i had this about 3 hours before my flight and i didn't feel so hot afterwards service was pretty quick and straightforward!

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Uncle's Shave Ice

3.7(504 reviews)

9.1 mi

Located in the heart of an outdoor mall with plenty of parking. They limit the number of people…read moreentering as the place is small and without indoor seating. There are benches outside. Staff lethargic. Unwelcoming. No smiles. Not a good first impression!! Shaved ice underwhelming, overpriced, and flavor of Mango or Taro undetectable. Served in small bowls that allows shaved ice to spill over. Won't recommend and will look for other places serving shaved ice when back in Kauai.

Very pleased with their soft shave ice and delicious fruity flavors…read more I especially love a vanilla center with pog. Portions are big enough to share.

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Tropical Dreams

4.4(543 reviews)

7.4 mi

Going to be in Kapa'a soon and can't wait to visit Tropical Dreams Ice Cream Shop! It's been 8…read moreyears since we've been in Kapa'a and my husband and I found this gem when it first opened and like to visit it frequently whenever we're there. It's the best ice cream you'll ever taste and the owner is incredibly kind. Can't wait to see you again in a few weeks and enjoy your ice cream. Thank you so much!

Really good! Not super sweet! Very creamy and great customer service! Cute shop! Very clean and…read morecute signs

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Halo Halo Shave Ice

3.5(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

I arrived at the counter and found no one there. After ringing the bell for 5 minutes, a teenager…read morecame out. I asked about their shave ice flavors, and the kid told me they are out of a lot of flavors. I finally settled with some weird (available) flavor. To make the long story short, it was terrible. I would have had a better time sucking on an ice cube. 1 star off: no syrups 1 star off: no mac-nut ice cream 1 star off: no service 1 star off: there's nothing here!

No idea if they're still around. Enjoyed the shop when I was there a few years ago. There are spots…read morethat offer more of a selection, but they had ample choices for me. Atmosphere, as most places in the Islands, is relaxed. If this place is gone, just be sure to grab some shave ice elsewhere. I suggest a scoop of the macadamia nut ice cream in the bottom. Yum! I'll confess that I'm writing this so I can get the $*#! Tyler from Dallas off my screen (thanks for continually suggestion I write this review Yelp!).

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Island Treats and Gift Shop

4.7(79 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love the treats! Came here multiple times while visiting Kauai with the fam to have their wonderful…read moreshave ice combinations.

Food 9/10 All the sweets we got here was perfect…read more Service 9/10 All the servers were great Ambiance 8/10 The place is a little cramped but they didn't have a lot of people there all the time so there was ample seating for everyone.

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Lappert's Hawaii

4.2(908 reviews)

9.1 mi

Very good ice cream but expensive…read more They have so many ice cream flavors and all are terrific. They let you sample them and it was hard to choose what to order. Very Hawaiian flavors which we love!

Hubby got three scoops, great flavors, lots to choose from. He ate it all!!…read more He also enjoyed the big waffle cone

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1 year ago

Kaylah and Jessa were absolutely amazing! Their customer service and dedication to the local Ohana on this island were outstanding. We forgot to add a snow cap to our order, and instead of re-ringing us up, they kindly said, "We'll take care of it this time." They also offered fantastic recommendations. There's truly no other shave ice stand like this on Kauai--one that genuinely caters to locals while keeping everything delicious and affordable. Highly recommend! read more

Steve S.

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2 years ago

Well worth the relatively short walk from the cruise ship. Strongly recommend the Snowcap. Good stuff?

Cienna E.

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2 years ago

great food and service! the place is cute too! We had to come back the same day! Will be back tmrw!

NurseExaminer M.

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2 years ago

Very good Shave ice on Kauai! Stop by and see them in Anchors cove shopping center lihue.

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I think this had to be my favorite shaved ice on the island. I got a POG, and the flavor was so…read morespot on and tasted so much like the actual fruit. The portion size was also so generous. There's a parking lot around the back and a beach a block away to enjoy your shaved ice.

We've been going to Hee Fat for shave ice for nearly two decades. It used to be our favorite place…read morefor shave ice, mostly for the high quality syrups. But it both hasn't kept up with some of the more creative offerings at other shave ice places, and the quality was lower on our most recent trip (June 2026). Here are the rankings of the shave ice places from our last trip: Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

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4.8

(41 reviews)

Step away from Jojo's and come here! You won't regret it…read more Absolutely delicious, with fresh fruit syrups you can see some pulp in. The owner makes them fresh every morning. No dyes so you can see the natural color. Best shave ice on the island, by far!

We hit a minimum of one shave ice every day (sometimes 2 or 3!) in Hawaii and this trip to Kauai…read moreall 7 of us agreed this was the best we found. The Ube flavor was so creamy and delicious. The stand is small and they are made one at a time, but that's ok. It's a small truck in a parking lot, and that's ok. It feels like a homemade specialty treat. I wish we could have gotten another, but we are back on the mainland

Sunskai Shave Ice

5.0

(15 reviews)

Came here after spending time in Waimea Canyon State Park. Very friendly and patiently explain…read moreflavors to our party of 10. Flavors were phenomenal, especially the ones they made in house. I especially enjoyed how vibrant the dragonfruit syrup was. Got to try the pineapple, haupia, ube, li hing mui. Mochi balls see more like Chinese tangyuan than the ones you see at frozen yogurt places stateside, which I enjoyed. Hands down best overall shave ice place I've been to. All natural and not just sugar dyed ice.

Sunskai Shave Ice was recommended to us by the locals and it didn't disappoint! The service was…read moresuper friendly and warm. The flavors were all delicious! My family's favorite on the island! Highly recommend!

The Fresh Shave

4.7

(637 reviews)

WARNING!! This place will ruin you for all other shave ice! I am not kidding. It's that good…read more When my son-in-law texted that the barber shop had shave ice, I was worried. (It's NOT a barbershop... but easily mistaken for one.) All made with real fruits. Orange is real orange; not a sugary syrup. We heard them say they had swap out the açaí cone for blueberry-basil one of our days because Costco didn't have the açaí juice. This is by far the best shave ice I've ever had anywhere and I don't know if I'll ever have another shave ice without thinking about this one. Only problem we had was going back for a second time. First time we tried, they were out of all the fruit recipes by 4:00. The next time we got there by 1:30 and the store was closed for maintenance. We are trying again today. Crossing my fingers I can get The Caterpillar.

Not a fan, sadly. Don't order the chai shave ice unless you want super watered-down chai ice. I had…read moreto request for the worker to add more syrup, which did not make it better. They could make that syrup wayyyy more concentrated and added a thicker topping as their cream. The ice is acceptable but not as soft as other shave ice places in Hawaii. I would skip. Perhaps their other flavors are better. I give 2 stars for the cool mustache/barber theme and the effort from the workers.

Honu Shave Ice

4.9

(78 reviews)

The Thai ice tea shave ice was one of the culinary highlights of our trip to Kauai. This is a…read morecompetition grade shave ice on creativity, execution and taste. Super friendly service was an added bonus.

This place was pretty disappointing. Based on the reviews, we were expecting much better. I would…read morenot recommend this place, when there are tons of better options on the island, including just a short trip south to Wailua. Our entire family of four got different things in our one stop at Honu Shave Ice and all were a bit disappointing. The ice quality was mediocre, the ice cream was barely there, and two of our shave ices had almost nonexistent syrup, to the point where it was just clumped ice chunks. I suspect that they don't train there staff well, given that our experience was pretty different than the reviews. Here are the shave ice rankings from our recent trip to the island (June 2026): Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

Longies Shave Ice & Treats

4.4

(38 reviews)

Hanapēpē is Hawaii's biggest little town and was once the capital of Kaua'i, once bustling with a…read morebusy harbor, train station and military base. Today, it's a sleepy town with art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and auto parts stores. Nestled in the corner of a former hotel and brothel is Longies. Offering refreshing and delicious (and legal) delights, it's somewhat of an oasis in a hot and dry region. On this visit, I had the Longies special, which is a bed of vanilla ice cream with shave ice flavored with Blue Hawaii, haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding) and ube. There's also a vanilla cold cream cap on top of the shave ice. The place is family run with parents and their kids serving you with nothing but genuine West Side aloha. Ignore the reviews on other sites that say it's "lightly flavored water." This place is great.

Fantastic treat! Friendly staff. Delicious. Glad we stopped! Would totally go back.read more

Jojo's Shave Ice

4.3

(274 reviews)

While planning our trip and going through Hawaii's best magazines to see what was ranked best for…read moreeach category and all the runner ups, Jojo's shave ice was recommended not only from Hawaii's best magazines, but also by so many people on youtube. There are different locations of Jojo's shave ice and we were lucky that there was one by our hotel! There was no line and we shared a a lilo and stitch (red raspberry and blue raspberry) with li hing mui and vanilla ice cream! The shave ice was super soft, and the syrups were not sweet! The staff were super friendly and the service was fast.

In the coconut shopping area, there is a little hut with icy desserts. We came over as the shopping…read morearea is close to our hotel. It has many gift shops, a grocery and restaurants. The center also has some entertainment, and our main reason for the visit was the hula and fire dance that was put on by a local hula school. Jojo's has many shaved ice options with ice and ice cream and many flavor syrup options. We had the tropical breeze, and it had tropical syrups and ice cream covered by shaved ice. Two sizes available. We shared a large for the show. Quick service and nice treat location.

Rainbow Shave Ice Kauai

4.8

(35 reviews)

The best Shave Ice, the greatest people working and you will go back. All syrups house made and so…read moregood. It's worth the stop, close to Costco...enjoy

Of course I found this little shave ice food truck via Yelp! It's in a little field across from the…read moreCostco gas station. It's also next to a sushi place that we didn't have a chance to try ... but maybe next time! Anyways, the cashier and person who made our shave ice was super friendly and was really great at preparing our shave ice. They really took their time and seemed like they were genuinely enjoying what they were doing, which I always love to see. I chose pineapple, guava, and liliko'i plus a snow cap - wow, it was so delicious!!! I wish I would have come across this place earlier in the week so we could have came here more than once. Definitely seek this place out and you will not be dissapointed!!

Riptides Shave Ice & Snacks

4.8

(191 reviews)

Right off the beach, there's a little shaved ice truck. It's got great flavors of real fruit syrup…read moreand classic syrup. They also sell other items--it all sounds so tempting and refreshing in the hot, humid weather! Got the guava and mango real fruit syrups. I'm a super big fan of the guava!! It's sweet, but like juice sweet, not pure sugar sweet. The ice melts fast, but knowing that, they give you a straw. I'd come back!

This was right across from Lawa'i beach and it was very very popular. The service was friendly but…read morethey were definitely on island time. I didn't mind waiting - stood there and enjoyed the nice ocean breeze! I ordered the coconut cream and guava plus a snowcap. I decided to go with the organic syrups but they also have the more traditional flavors too. In addition to shave ice, they also sell snacks. Compared to some of the other shave ice places, I felt like the syrup was more on the sweeter side ... most people don't mind that but for me, I like it less sweet so it tastes more like "natural" sweet. Don't get me wrong though, I ate the whole thing! I would definitely get this place again if I was in the area! Highly recommend!

Hawaiian Blizzard

4.9

(209 reviews)