Having an Ululani's in San Diego is so great. A taste of Hawaiian goodness in our backyard. The shaved ice is soft and creamy and the flavors are delicious and they have a large variety of options. Some favors are sugar free! I LOVE their macadamia nut ice cream. It's worth the wait. And on hot days they offer umbrellas to help keep cool. The staff welcomed us with the ALOHA spirit. We will be back! Note: you cannot bring dogs inside so we enjoyed our treats from the sidewalk read more

Ululani's - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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First of all if your going to try out the shaved ice be prepared to wait for 2.5 hrs as the line is always out the door. We spoke to the owner and she is super friendly and handing out umbrellas to shade the customers as the city did not permit any canopies. The service and people are super friendly and there is some great merchandise I recommend looking at before you finish getting out of line. The ambiance looks very similar to the one in Hawaii down to the colors. After the long awaited time received our order and it is very similar to the Hawaiian style. I feel like it is close but is still lacking the flavor. The mochi is amazing and I do recommend. Overall it was very good but again be prepared to be ready to wait read more

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I've never had shaved ice like this before! The combination of the macadamia ice cream with coconut, mango, condensed milk (snow cap) and toasted coconut was perfection! The ambiance embraces the Hawaiian vibes with the California flare. I had to grab a plushie, a keychain, and a tote bag because they were so cute . The warmth of their service was felt from the moment we got there and was met with smiles and greetings. The line was a bit long considering it was their grand opening, but so worth it! I'm glad we now have authentic Hawaiian shave ice here in San Diego! read more

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We ordered the keiki size for both of us and it was plenty. They do not skimp on the syrup! All the staff were very nice despite how busy they were. I could tell the interior was nice and roomy despite the amount of people there at the time. I definitely recommend this place as a nice treat on a hot day! :) read more

Ululani's - Keiki size shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Looks great, but the wait is way too long. We got here at 2:45, they opened at 3 and we were in line right outside of little Cesar's. We waited until 4:15- an hour and fifteen minutes and we haven't even ordered. We got into the front door around 3:45 and watched customers ordering and then it's another 10-15 minutes until they call your name that your order is ready. They had five employees working who were pleasant and kind but the line just barely moved. I started timing customers as they went up to order ... it was about 5-6 minutes for a customer to order before the next customer goes up to order. At 4:15 we left and decided to go somewhere else. If you have two hours to wait for ice maybe this would be the place for you... Extremely disappointed. read more

Omg!!! So good & gluten free!! I had the Sunset beach and it was good. Only downside-it was crowded! But they were moving as fast as they could-worth the wait. read more

Extremely slow service!!! You could think the long lines are because of the hype of the new place but Noooo the service is extremely slow read more

Ululani's - long line - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Such soft ice and delicious flavors. Can't wait to bring my mom here. So cool they have sugar free flavors as well. The service was very nice. I hope my review can offset one's complaining about the wait time when it just opened. Of course theres no wait now. Cant wait to try more flavors and come back. Thank you! read more

My son and I stopped by today to support our friends, and we were blown away! We ordered the Sunset Beach, one of their most popular combos, and it was absolutely perfect for the sunny weather. The shaved ice was unbelievably fluffy, and the flavors--passion orange, mango, and guava--were delicious and super refreshing. We added ube ice cream, which they layer at the bottom (genius!), then pile on the fluffy shaved ice, top it with syrup, and finish it off with house-made mochi. Yes--they make the mochi in-house, and it's amazing! I'm so proud of my friends Marijun and Vince, and their sweet kiddos. It was awesome to see a line out the door at 1 p.m.--such a great sign that the community is loving what they've built! If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian-style shaved ice close to home, this is the spot. We visited Kona earlier this year and had shaved ice there--it was a highlight of our trip. This place brought those same island vibes right back. Highly recommend--don't miss it! read more

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Love the snow cones and service here! Everyone is so friendly and they are quick. Pricing a bit on the high side for a small snow cones but taste is amazing. Ambiance seems busy because tons of visitors on warm days. read more

I was beyond excited to stumble across this little gem. I got married in Maui and the shaved ice there is something I always miss! I will come back to this place anytime I'm around the area! The service was amazing, these young people really know how to make you happy! read more

Ululani's - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We came during their soft opening and was greeted with the warm welcomes. We ordered the "Haleakala" with mochi and the "sunset beach" with vanilla ice cream. The Haleakala was delicious and creamy and I would recommend it. The sunset was pretty good and had a more fruity taste. The site was very clean and nicely themed. read more

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First time going with my wife and kids vibes are humble and amazing and the shaved ice is phenomenal every bite is delicious and the ice cream on the bottom of the shaved ice omg chefs kiss definitely recommend it to everyone friends, family and unknowns. read more

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I took my son and his friend to Ululani's, and we all loved it! They have something for everyone, with tons of flavor options and sizes to choose from. The line was out the door, but the wait was absolutely worth it. The staff were friendly, helpful, and really knew their stuff. There were lots of kids running around, which made the whole place feel even more fun and nostalgic -- it honestly reminded me of being back on Oahu. Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Definitely crave worthy! Each time I have gone there has been a long time which is expected being that it's new and sooo good! Everyone has been working hard while being super kind and patient all while having a good attitude. They definitely do take a while perfecting each order which i didnt understand but obviously they know what they are doing. I recently went to a festival where they had shaved ice and you can definitely taste and feel the difference with Ululani's!! Glad to have them here in SD. read more

Love this place line can be long but it's worth it . I have gone early without a problem . Reminded me of Maui

I've never had shaved ice before and boy was I surprised. They had so many flavors. Service was good, but the shaved ice was everything!

Refreshing and great customer service. I felt like I was in Hawaii, service was fast and shave ice are bomb!

I'm not a big fan of shaved ice but this place was pretty good. Lots of flavors to choose from. I recommend getting the ice cream on top :)

Came in on a Sunday night 15 minutes before close. Ordered "the best" which was quite good but, it was not flavored all the way through. There were about 3 bites of flavor then the rest was all shaved ice. I tried to go back in and see if I could get it remade but the worker locked the door on me and wouldn't talk to me. The two people before me had to get their order remade because the same thing happened. Overall feel like the place would have been good but the workers wanted to get out early and didn't care about us. read more

Service is supperrrrr slow & un organize I got my first order and then I waited another 10 to 15 minutes for my second one The person who is behind me got there 3 order right away !! Do the workers chose what is easy to make?? And line is insanely long probably waited there 1hr 30 minutes plus another wait for your order ! Not worth to go back ! read more

Ululani's - Waited almost 2 hours for this ! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

So excited that Ululani's is finally in San Diego! The shave ice tasted just like it does in Hawaii -- super refreshing and the softest ice. My only downside (which seems to be a common theme in other reviews) was how slow the line moved. We arrived at 11:45am on a Saturday -- they open at 12pm -- and there were about 10 people ahead of us. I didn't get my shave ice until 12:45pm. I get that it's a new spot and they're probably still working out the kinks, but the wait felt too long for something like shave ice. I'd love to come back regularly because the shave ice is amazing, but realistically, I just can't commit to waiting that long every time. read more

This location was unfortunately just ran by kids and no adults. Not great service AT ALL and they were doing a lot of talking so it was VERY SLOW read more

was sooooo yummy my sister and i literally drove 45 minutes from north county to get some ululanis and the girls inside were super friendly and sweet !! def would recommend the ice is so soft and once again so so yummy :)) read more

If you've had Ululani's on Hawai'i, you'll be disappointed in this location. After first having Ululani's on Maui, and then on O'ahu I was super excited that they were opening up a location near San Diego. Went there today and of course there was a line out the door as expected. We got in line just past the restaurant next door, still it took 2hrs to get to the front of the line to order. The inside was busy, lots of kids, the music was a bit too loud for my liking especially with all the kids... my son and I found it annoying but we powered through. My nephew is on the spectrum & has noise sensitivity so unfortunately this would not be a friendly space for him especially considering the wait. My usual order is double pineapple coconut w non dairy Haupia ice cream and Haupia cream drizzle. I was disappointed that the non dairy Haupia ice cream was not available at this location, they did have mango sorbet but I don't prefer that. At least they do have a non dairy option. My son ordered blue raspberry, watermelon & pink lemonade with vanilla ice cream and Haupia drizzle. Once our order was in we waited about 10 min for my son's to be ready and then another 4-5 minutes for mine. Now for the taste test. My last trip to O'ahu was in April-May 2025. I was there for 3 weeks and had Ululanis at least 3-4 times while I was there. I've never had Ululani's that was less than a 9/10... until today. Just based on taste alone I had to give it a 7/10. There was something notably off about the taste from what I'm used to. Something had a bit of an after taste... like it had been in a freezer too long. It was hard to pinpoint what it was. The only thing I got that wasn't just syrup & ice was the Haupia drizzle. Overall it was disappointing, especially after 2 hours of eagerly and patiently waiting in line. Add the lack of non dairy Haupia ice cream and I chose to give my experience a sad 6.5/10. My son gave his experience a 7/10 because of the weird taste and the wait. In summary, maybe if I hadn't had Ululani's on Hawai'i I might think this location was great, but because I know better I thought it was just ok. Sadly I don't think I'll be visiting this location again anytime soon (except maybe to get the Cali location t-shirt). They need a bit more time to get more efficient to handle the demand before I'd try it again here. And since I travel to Hawai'i frequently for work I'd rather wait to go back there for 10/10 than wait 2 hours for 6.5/10. read more

Ululani's - We Stan Ululani's... sadly, just not in Chula Vista. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great ice cream flavors and toppings. Not typical shave ice, but creamier treat. Customer service reflects a family environment. And the merch is something you could wear out anywhere! read more

The service is SOOOOOOOOOLOOOOO SLOW....Even if you're lucky enough to go at a time where the line is short, you will still be there at least an hour. I've sat down in restaurants and had my steak served quicker than this shaved ice. I'm definitely not coming back. Not worth the wait. read more

Shaved ice is very soft! It retains the syrup flavors and doesn't just fall to the bottom of the bowl. So ono!! Service was great and very helpful with flavors and topping. Ambiance, makes you feel the aloha and that you transported back to the islands. Wonderful and kind owners! Whenever you're in the area or just craving some really good shaved ice - come to Ululani's Chula Vista, you will not be disappointed read more

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Let me start by saying I would have rated this location 3.5 stars. But can't so 4 stars it is... I'm basing this on my comparison of this location to my 5 start shave ice locations - Baltimore Snowball (no longer in business :-( ) and Ululani's in Waimānalo. Let's start with the positives: - Shave Ice texture - Perfect. 'Nuff said! - Syrups - are flavorful, lots of options, and they apply enough (no shave ice goes without syrup). Sometimes the workers may overdo it, but I'd rather have too much than not enough - Decor. good blend of SD and Hawaii and it immediately reminded me of the shop in Waimānalo Now the shortcomings: - Ice Cream. I appreciate that they use Lappert's Ice cream. It's good but it doesn't compare to Roselani's ice cream that is used at the Ululani's in Hawaii. Also, the amount of ice cream that they give you is miniscule. I'd appreciate a scoop of ice cream, not a dollop. - Service. The team preparing the shave ice orders were more interested in chatting each other up versus getting the orders to the customers. Mine arrived pretty quickly once they started working on it, but my wife's took forever and was already melting by the time I got it and so the liquid was overflowing out of the cup and making a mess. No bueno. Get the ice cream/shave ice ratio right and have the team working on orders be a little more diligent and then you're definitely in the 4+ star range. If you're wondering why I didn't rate it a 3. To me Kona Shave Ice is a 3. And this place is defnitely better than them. Also, went here on a sunday evening and the line was long but it moved relatively quickly. And was expecting this given my positive experience at the Ululani's in Waimānalo. So I wouldn't grade them down for that. read more

Look. This stuff is delicious. But, waiting two hours for a snack is Fing stupid. We had no idea the line would move so slow. Obviously if we knew this was a two hour wait, we wouldn't have stayed. You need to have a sign that marks off every half hour of wait time. The line also moves incredibly slow. There were five employees that were moving very slow. They were too busy talking to each other and hanging out. read more

Love the vibe and the ice but the service is brutality slow and it wasn't even that busy considering there are 8 people working. I get that it takes time but it took 30+ mins to get it. I know they are new as we came on opening day but thought the kinks would be worked out. Hoping they figure it out soon. read more

Jeans a baddie and the shave ice is fire. Going to dream about the macadamia ice cream tn read more

Ululani's - Haleakala, Lava flow, root beer float - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

On a Wednesday evening, line was out the door. Thank you for not cutting us off from the line ordering although it was close to closing (8pm). We arrived an hour before closing and as the line moved we were still not in the store. This establishment has brought a lot of people wanting to try their shave ice. Inside decor was nice, welcoming, clean, with a restroom available. We could see the care each staff member took from taking our order with good customer service, to putting care and attention to each shave ice order. They never lost their cool. I commend the staff and management for showing the Aloha spirit while creating a delicious product. Summer is going to be a treat with this establishment in the neighborhood. Maybe the lines will not be as long in the winter. Time will tell. Happy that there is great shave ice with the Aloha spirit in the South Bay! read more

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We were super excited to try this spot based on some recommendations from family who frequent the Maui location. When we arrived the line was pretty long but I told my daughter that long lines mean that it's worth. We did wait 2 hours but it was definitely worth it. This place is in a category of its own for shaved ice, it's so fluffy and perfect and their flavors are so unique and delicious. They are made with real cane sugar so they don't taste overly sweet and gross. The ice cream was also delicious on the bottom and we tried vanilla and Mac nut. The inside of the shop is decorated well and has a solid island vibe. They were playing some mellow reggae and it seemed like the workers were all enjoying it. The cashier was super sweet and I even watched the owner handing out waters to those in line which was a good touch. This won't be a place we go all the time due to the wait but definitely something for special occasions and a delicious treat. Stoked to see them in Chula Vista read more

Ululani's - Juniper agrees it's worth the wait! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Best shave ice with the best employees and owners! Feels like Ohana right when you enter the space. The shave ice is so soft and flavorful. How lucky are we to have this in our community! read more

Loved it! It took us about an hr and 10 mins but it was worth it. I had mango, ube and coconut on ube ice cream & red beans, topped with mochi & condensed milk syrup. My daughter had a POG w/ macadamia nut ice cream, which was yummy too. read more

Ululani's - Mango, ube, and coconut on ube ice cream & red beans; topped with mochi and condensed milk syrup - Shaved Ice Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I had never had shave ice before, so wasn't sure what the hype was about. However, it was absolutely worth the wait! I'm not much for fruity flavors, but enjoyed the Pick Me Up with homemade mochi! Will be coming back for sure once school starts up again. I imagine there will be shorter lines then. read more

Love the service here, the employees are very helpful and friendly, the ambiance is very welcoming and relaxing, and the shaved ice is a total recommendation for a sweet treat. read more

I was really looking forward to try it. I waited 1.5 hrs. The staff does not know what they are doing. It seems like no one is in charge and no one seems to be working as a team. I waited less time at Disneyland last week. Wait for the hype to die down and try it later read more

Very friendly ... shaved ice texture was soft and yummy. Flavor option's are great. Variety of flavors and toppings. GET READY TO WAIT!!! Not sure it's realistic to wait 1 Hour and 10 minutes for 2 kid size orders. Line started at the door entrance..... Maybe staff needs to move with more urgency.. again they were nice ... just slow read more