Waiola Shave Ice

Waiola Shave Ice is a dessert shop Mccully - Moiliili Honolulu located in United States.

9 / 10
238
ratings
  • Phone

    (808) 949-2269

  • Website

    waiolashaveice.com

  • Facebook

    101847576541806

  • Type

    Dessert Shop

Address

2135 Waiola St (at Paani St) Honolulu , HI 96826 United States

Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dessert

Comments / 82


Keywords:

li hing snow cap matsumoto shaved ice ice cream family-friendly good service authentic casual green tea snow cones great value vegetarian food condensed milk island fruit lychee mochi pickles mango
Todd Shirasago

Best Shaved Ice on the island . Matsumoto 's is the tourist spot, this is the local spot . Don't forget to add the condensed milk .

Johnny Wang

(3.5/5) Well-known counter shop serving up really finely shaved ice similar to a slushee/snow. Grab a larger size, make sure to get it with ice cream , and throw some syrup and condense milk on there!

Lynette Eugenio

A childhood favorite, this is my go-to spot for shave ice in Honolulu . You can choose from a variety of flavors, but don't forget the snow cap topping - a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk .

Stacy Bo Bacy

You come here for the local feel - not any semblance of friendly service . Pay with cash. Go inside for some candy to go home with.

Taba (follow me) iSTEELERSALLDAY

The old man looks a bit grumpy, but if you get your order all set up then when you get to the window it'll be all good. Bam, bam! Thank you! Your outta there! Check him out here :)

Daisy Zook

Great place. Ice is really soft and the flavors of the syrup flavors are authentic . Really love the lychee and pineapple combo.

Ailie Chang

Everyone loves this place, but I like Island Vintage Shave Ice and Matsumoto 's better. This is your neighborhood shaved ice place and it is good, but menu was kinda confusing.

Kylie Matsumoto

Been going here since I can remember. These people know how to do shave ice right. Ice is super fine and they poke choke holes for syrup !

Curtis Funk

I'll let you know when I discover a better shaved ice place on the planet, but for right now, this is it. Make sure you follow directions when you order though.

Jason Nakamura

This: Passion Orange Guava and Mango with Lilikoi cream (honey ) & Li Hing powder. ONO-licious

Terence Chan

Got the extra large thai tea and guava with condensed milk and mochi ball . Not really my thing. It's basically slush with artificial colors and flavoring for $4. Snow factory was way better.

sohail

A native told us about this place. The wife had it multiple times on the trip and said it’s the best she’s ever had.

Gabriela Phillips

Super tasty shaved ice ! Try adding stuff into yours (like the mochi or lychee jelly ).

Bikash Mishra

Hidden in a residential neighborhood . Mix and match flavors. Pro-tip: get a cup not a cone .

Kate

Local spot for shave ice , have visited a few times. Prefer Island Vintage because Waiola flavors are too artificial

Jill

Didn't know what to order so I asked the locals..they recommended Obama's rainbow with ice cream ..it was too die for..I'm going back tomorrow :-)

H. Colbert (@hrsch)

I’m a simple guy: mango + watermelon shave ice with a snowcap.

Kalika Yap

The smoothest, softest, tastiest shave ice ! Try the lychee or guava ! They were featured on the Food Network and Hawaii Five-O!

Tim Arista

Don't overlook the stuffs they got inside too. Get some homemade pork hash , manapua, candies , couple fridges full of drinks, cookies , over the average convenient store stuffs

Jesse Wilbur

It’s the best shave ice in Honolulu .

@MiwaOgletree

It's the best on the island ! Try Green Tea , Lychee , and Milk Flavor! Lots of other flavors! Some parking available.

Sean Robison

Best shave ice on the leeward side.

Electric Bamboo

People I've talked to praise the softness of the shave here. You'd think they were talking about a lap dance experience. Recommended.

Electric Bamboo

Don't forget to add other goodies like condensed milk , chocolate syrup , mochi or ice cream to your shave ice .

Yasmine

definitely a random spot but delicious shave ice , so fine & silky! mango was good, wasnt a fan of POG

Pedro Chavarria

Amazing shave ice , better than Matsumoto - extremely local

Jenn Caballero

My favorite on Oahu. Don't forget to add mochi and lilikoi cream !

@LasVegasCanuck

This place rocks be sure to get ice cream too

michael shimada

One of the best shave ice in town for sure. Probably the finest texture on the island . Prices steep and not the biggest shave ice .

DQ Fourteenfoods

Best shave ice on the island . Their ice has the best texture and they put enough syrup on.

Melanie McShane

Ice cream bowl! Shaved ice + ice cream is delicious!

Karin J

Super soft shaved ice . Get it with ice cream . Taste like a cream sickle.

Jade Williamson

Really liked the Obama shave ice !!

David Whittington

Skip the tourist traps and come here. The shave ice here is so fine it reminds me of a sorbet . Amazing stuff!

Matt C

Watch out for the birds if you buy azuki bowl ... They will literally land on your bowl and steal beans

Andrew Chiu

Small parking lot but if you see street parking go for it.

Rachel Lin

Lilikoi & lychee , topped with condensed milk . Amazing! Only 0.25$ more fore a large, go for it!

Larry Schena

Ordering is a little confusing and the people aren’t friendly but good shavedice.

Joy Lee

I like to ask for light syrup , I find regular a little too sweet.

mcldiebel

Try the Shave Ice - li hing mui and pickled mango flavors

Pur'Tonya Wade

Real Shave Ice people.... This is not a snow cone . Yummy!!! Obama's Rainbow

Hard Rocker

Best shave ice close to Waikiki.

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Endulge and get an extra large bowl with ice cream and condensed cream. Mmm!

Francesca Laciste

Best Shave Ice on the Island .

Danielle Olvera

The pog flavor is awesome and the ice is shaved sooo fine. Great stuff!

Josh Young Jr

Rainbow shave ice with condensed milk ... Da bomb!

Food & Wine

Locals have been lining up here for decades for Waiola's finely shaved ice topped with ingredients like condensed milk .

Kimi Takazawa

Their Li hing flavor is the best for an after school treat!

Samuel Park

Make sure you get the ice cream with your shave ice !

Davida G.

Vanilla Ice Cream , Azuki beans with green tea and hapiao flavor.... Yyyuuummmm

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