Waiola Shave Ice
Welcome to Waiola Shave Ice, the superior shave ice destination in Honolulu, Hawaii! Known for offering the best and finest shave ice on the island, Waiola Shave Ice takes the classic dessert to a whole new level. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this local market turned shave ice haven is a must-visit spot.
What sets Waiola Shave Ice apart is its incredibly soft and pillowy ice texture that simply melts in your mouth. With a wide variety of flavors and toppings to choose from, including favorites like POG, cherry, blue vanilla, and melona, every visit is an opportunity to explore new taste sensations.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious combinations available, such as the POG flavor with vanilla ice cream and li hing powder, or the Cherry, Strawberry, and POG shaved ice with condensed milk and ice cream underneath. One recurring tip is to add vanilla ice cream first for an extra creamy experience.
Despite its small parking lot, the service at Waiola Shave Ice is efficient and the lines move quickly, ensuring you get your sweet treat fix in no time. The old-timey Hawaii feels at this nostalgic spot add to the charm of the whole experience.
Don't miss out on the Obama Rainbow, a specialty at Waiola Shave Ice, featuring flavors like Cherry, Lemonlime, and Passion Fruit topped with Lilikoi Cream. With the option to add extras like ice cream, condensed milk, and mochi, you can truly customize your shave ice to suit your preferences.
Get ready to indulge in a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of Hawaii's shave ice tradition. Make sure to visit Waiola Shave Ice for an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave you craving for more!
Waiola Shave Ice Menu
Location
Address: 2135 Waiola St Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 949-2269
Business info
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Dairy-Free OptionsYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- ADA-compliant main entranceYes
- steps or stairsYes
- Closed captioning on TVsNo
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayYes
- Accepts Apple PayYes
- QuietYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Street Parking, Private Lot ParkingYes
- Dogs AllowedYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Wi-FiNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Compostable containers availableYes
- Plastic-free packagingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Jozza M.
THE BEST AND FINEST SHAVE ICE in my opinion!!! Matsumoto who??? I love that this is just a local market that happens to also sell some shave ice, I loved getting the POG flavor with vanilla ice cream and HELLA li hing powder. I always feel like a happy little girl when I come here. The service was fast same thing with the lines if you see a line it's okay Because it goes by quickly! parking might be a bit tough here even though they have parking in the back sometimes that gets full fast. when parking in the neighborhoods be sure to not block any driveway and be respectful! I love Waiola shave ice forever and ever
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Author: Jodie F.
My fave shave ice store on the island. I love the soft/snowy texture & so many flavors & toppings to choose from (my favorite is the mochi balls, so chewy & yummy). I tried a bunch of flavors throughout the years & some were a hit, some were a miss. Can't go wrong with blue vanilla & melona though! Must eat it quick as is it melts within minutes in the hot sun. Sadly only savored a handful of bites before I was left with half a bowl of melted shave ice.
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Author: Diane N.
This is the superior Waiola location in my opinion. The shaved ice here was super soft and pillowy. - what I got: Cherry, Strawberry and POG shaved ice with condensed milk and with ice cream underneath you can't go wrong with any flavors here. It's just your preference on what you like. one tip I would suggest is to add vanilla ice cream, which they put first and then the shaved ice on top. This helps prolong your longevity of your shaved ice and keeps it from melting faster! some of us had shaved ice soup but it was good nonetheless.
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Author: Kristen S.
My grandfather and I make a weekly trip to nostalgic waiola shave ice for our sweet treat fix! Its parking lot is small, but well worth the wait to have the smoothest ice you've ever tasted and a huge variety of flavors and toppings. The window moves quickly and service is efficient. Nothing like old timey Hawaii feels in the middle of the week! Gung gungs favorite is a small cup with strawberry syrup and no toppings. I'll change it up with fun flavors like ube, Thai tea, and rainbow!! Small cup is $4 but their bowls, which are more like a full size dessert range in price up to $7 plus add ons.