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    Tropical Ice Cream And Cafe

    4.8 (67 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Dwight S.

    Tropical is located at the corner of a nondescript intersection and serves as a great way to get some dessert after your savory food. The venue is efficiently laid out, and you can tell that it gives off old school Maui vibes. Friendly owners who were really focused on making their customers happy and providing great recommendations on their ice cream. Note that they also offer unique chocolate options in a separate section.

    Delicious ice creams. Particularly ube, macadamia nut and blueberry cheesecake. There were crunchy graham cracker bits in the blueberry cheesecake that hit the exact right notes. Friendly owners. They do pastries and ice cream tacos too.

    Jacqueline T.

    Tropical Ice Cream and Cafe is such a cute, affordable, and fun spot! I loved my Chocolate Paniolo Ride single scoop in a cup! The chocolate ice cream was unbelievably creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The owner was also incredibly helpful and immediately recommended it when I mentioned I was a chocolate lover. The other desserts looked mouthwatering as well!

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    Joshua C.

    Last day in Maui couldn't be better with a delicious ice cream from Tropical Ice Cream Cafe. My wife and daughter had the Ube (purple) and Haupia n Banana Mac Crunch. Omg delicious! Super friendly and open late on a Weekday night .

    Eating ice cream.  Coconut flavor with macadamia nut crunch. Also banana but crunch.
    Regina G.

    The best Ice cream in Maui. My husband and I been here twice and will be coming in until we leave the island..

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    Madison L.

    So apparently this place opened up 10 days ago and I'm floored by how nice everyone is. I could only get one man's name, LEONE, as he was so nice and gave generous scoops so thank you Leone you were very funny. I think they specialize in ice creams with some gelato/sorbet flavors like lilikoi, guava, coconut pineapple etc. There are also flavors like macadamia and coffee. Had the Kona Mud Pie and an ube ice cream and both were fabulous. I would definitely recommend this place to others because it had a cute interior and a nice outdoor area with tiki torches and seating next to the main road. It is next to paia fish market in the kalama village

    Cones, ice cream sandwiches, and choco tacos
    Derinn W.

    Excellent ice cream and friendly service! Lots of uniquely Hawaiian flavors - Kona Mud Pie and Chocolate Paniolo Ride are my favorites, but you can't go wrong with any of them! They also have delicious-looking baked goods as well as ice cream sandwiches and choco tacos, so I'll definitely be back to try those. They even gave us a free sample of tea while we enjoyed our ice cream. Overall wonderful experience every time we visit, highly recommend!

    Christian V.

    Best ice cream on the island! Haupia is our favorite, been back here for the last 3 days to nightcap our dinners on vacation!

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    What wonderful acai bowls, ice cream, atmosphere, and customer service! Definitely recommend!

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    Fun place! Great ice cream! The owners are so nice and great customer service! Go there at night the music is bumping!

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    Amazing place for ice cream! Great selection of flavors, very friendly service. Loved the music. Must stop!

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    Super yummy ice cream cones! I got the cookies and cream and Kona mud pie. Quick service and welcoming atmosphere

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    Amazing service with amazing tropical ice cream! Macadamia nut and Haupia were both delicious

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    Best ice cream in Maui! Authentic island flavors and the texture and taste is awesome.

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