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    4.6 (79 reviews)

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    Frozen s'mores hot chocolate
    Hannah W.

    Bless the teens who made me my adorable complicated milkshake right before they closed (I had no idea I was cutting it so close!) not only photo worthy but DELISH! I love their summer menu too, this is a regular haunt for us.

    Menu as of 8/2022.
    Joy P.

    A nice change of pace from ice cream! Refreshing and very flavorful! Stopped by on a hot day last week for the first time. Ordered a small shaved ice for $4.99. I chose the Front Street combination, which is orange dreamsicle, strawberry, and mango. Sat at the picnic tables outside that have custom holes for the shaved ice bowls. Shared with my boyfriend. Really good and what we needed on a hot day!

    Blue and red is cherry and vanilla and the other is the front street. These are both size large with snow cap.
    Andrea H.

    My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this for a long time and we finally stopped! Neither one of us have ever had shaved ice before so we didn't quite know what to expect. I had my mind set on someone snow cone like- hard and icy. This couldn't have been further from that! We both got a large- he got cherry and vanilla and I got the front street. I have to say- his was A LOT better than mine. The flavors in the front street were strawberry mango and dreamsicle. After eating it- I'm still not sure how to describe what dreamsicle tastes like. I was expecting an oranges and cream situation- but I have no idea what this actually is. This is pretty much how I felt about all of my flavors. None of them were distinct. My boyfriend's, on the other hand, at an awesome cherry flavor and the vanilla came through well. He agreed that his was much better than mine and we had a good laugh about it! We both added the snow cap with mixed reviews. He loved it- I wouldn't get it again. Just too sweet for me- but it was good! The best part of this treat is the texture- it is so cool. It's almost soft and creamy while being light as air at the same time. This isn't my typical sweet treat so I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but it's a nice spot when you're in the area or on a hot day!

    Kelli W.

    This was my first time going here with my buddies. They had been previously and raved about how good it was. I love ice, I love shaved ice, I love snow cones. Sounds like a match made in all the Heavens! We got there and there were OPTIONS! I looked at the menu before hand so I could know what I wanted BUT it's Shark Week and they had Shark Week themed ones! I stuck to my original choice but I will try a different one every time I go! I got a wooden spoon with mine. It was so good and soft. I got the Banyan Tree which was Lime, Lemon and Sour Apple (my fav). It was tangy, sweet and delicious! You have the option of adding other goodies too like vanilla ice cream but I no like vanilla ANYTHING so I hard passed on that. I didn't think it would be as soft as it was. It was like fluffy cold clouds. So delicious. If you're looking for a cold treat and are in the area (or in one of their other areas), stop by. You won't be sorry!!!

    Lauren K.

    This is my new obsession and I'm so sad it took me too long to find it. Even more sadly, Queenie T and I visited on their last weekend open. 808 Shave Ice is only open seasonally and is currently temporarily closed for winter as of October 2019. 808 Shave Ice is an authentic Hawaiian shave ice stop. This isn't one of those stops at the fair where they basically pour sugar flavor over ice. I had a lemon and lime combo and added mochi. It was the most oddly satisfying dessert I've ever had in Northeast Ohio. It wasn't a sugar bomb, but instead had a refreshing flavor. If someone would have told me 6 months ago I would enjoy eating ice I probably would have laughed at them. From their website: "Shave Ice is a dessert made by shaving blocks of ice into a fine, snow like texture. The ice is then coated with our house made flavoring that absorbs into each and every bite. Shave Ice differs from snow cones in terms of texture, as our ice is shaved, not crushed. As a result, the flavoring is absorbed evenly throughout the product. Our flavors are flown in directly from Hawaii and hand mixed daily in our shop. Most of our flavors are made from fruit purees. We proudly pledge to use only pure 100% Cane Sugar." Fair prices, unique concept, and super cute place to bring friends, family or a date. I'm in love. I'll be back!

    Chocolate milk shake
    Teegan W.

    I've always been a chocolate over candy kind of gal. I figured the same would apply to my frozen treats--always ice cream over popsicles, slushies, shaved ice, etc... until today. Wow, on a hot day this was the most perfect and refreshing treat. I chose the Front Street which was a dreamsicle, mango and strawberry concoction and it SLAPPED! ...Not cloyingly sweet but fresh and full of fruity flavor. I don't know how they get the consistency of the ice so smooth and light but somehow they do and I'm not asking any questions! All I know is I'll definitely be back on repeat this summer. The complimentary pup bowl was also a nice touch that my pug appreciated greatly.

    Yummy
    Steven B.

    808 Shave Ice lives up to its billing, this could be the next big thing to start popping up all over. Located on Lorain Road across from the Fairview Park library is a cool looking shop with rough cut timber siding. The parking lot is very small and triangle shaped so it is hard to navigate, plus if you arrive at the wrong time the line can be very long, but it is worth navigating these issues because the product is that good. You order at the window, there are small and large sizes, with a plethora of flavors; you can pick your own combination of 3 sauces or use one of the combinations they have created. The ice is shaved from a circular block that is spun around and results in a light fluffy ice that most closely resembles powder snow; a vast improvement from the old school sno cones. They pack the shaved ice into a large ball in a colorful dish and then pour on the toppings. I tried a small Lahaina Luna which has Pineapple, Coconut and Banana flavors, plus I added the snowcap (condensed sweetened cream). The light texture of the ice and bright colored syrups results in beautiful looking treat, one of the prettiest desserts I have seen. I ate inside where they have acrylic holders that elevate the treat to a perfect height. Because of the way the ice is shaved the syrup is distributed evenly and the air in the snow results in a cool, but not freezing treat, perfect on a hot day, but still enjoyable when the weather is cooler. The syrups are all distinctive, with different bites having different flavors; you can identify each fruit flavor, the sweetness level is there, but not overwhelming. At the bottom you get to the well of extra syrup which is a nice finish to the treat. I was extremely impressed with 808 Shaved Ice and will get back when I can. This is a great alternative to ice cream, although you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the bottom for an extra $1, I would strongly recommend 808 Shaved Ice to everyone.

    Frankie H.

    My boyfriend and I found this place last summer and went every week! We LOVED everything about this place. I tried almost every flavor on the menu!

    Tigers blood, tamarind, guava. We got it snow capped with ice cream on the bottom.
    Lin H.

    I'm intrigued and I would return! It is reminiscent of a cold treat I would eat while in Taiwan. This is the closest I have come to experiencing that again in Ohio. It's not the same thing but it's good enough! I loved the tamarind flavor option. Getting it snow capped meant having sweetened condensed milk drizzled on top. Yummmmmmm. So as far as I can tell, the flavors and combinations are great. It is a little pricey but I guess that's just the cost of having the novelty of Hawaiian ice

    Small
    Sherri G.

    Something new and unique for dessert. Shaved ice is popular out west but having a local spot in Fairview Park is great for the community. I'm not a shaved ice fan but tagged along with family and of course tried theirs. The concept is easy. Pick your size. Pick up to 3 flavors. Choose ice cream on the bottom, or not. Choose a topping, or not. My husband picked a pre planned flavor combo in Ohana which was cotton candy, vanilla coconut and pina colada. My son chose to pick his own flavors: Blue raspberry, peach and sour cherry. Stopped in at 7:15pm and the line was short. You must order outside, then you can sit outdoors or inside. The indoors is cute with a focus on Ohio... absolutely love the Ohio shaped tables. The colorful shaved ice and the fresh authentic flavors make this a fun choice when compared to a traditional ice cream spot.. which they are not. They also sell bags of loose leaf teas. Currently on sale for 50% off as they plan to repackage. My big complaint is lack of a system to assist people who do not want to purchase shaved ice. For example I stopped earlier in the day to purchase a gift card and was told I could not purchase it from the inside that I had to go outside and wait in the long line of people ordering shaved ice because they only have one register. Place is clean and workers are friendly and nice.

    Shave ice with mochi topping

    808 is the bees' knees! I've never had shaved ice that is so smooth in texture and delicious. They have so many different flavors so there is something for everyone. The world needs more 808 shave ice places!

    Tiger Blood and Pina Colada
    Sheena W.

    Let's be honest, I was skeptical about this place. I mean, syrup dumped over ice? But a friend recommended I stop here after a hike one day and I am so glad I did! I went with a small shaved ice for $4.95. I chose tiger blood and pina colada for my flavorings. The price might seem high, but the small is huge! Definitely something you could share. I was pleasantly surprised how tasty this refreshing treat was. The ice is shaved and not crushed which really made a difference in texture. And the flavorings didn't have that too sugary artificial taste to them either. Perfect stop on a sunny day! My friend says if you add ice cream it's even better.

    Queenie T.

    Absolutely delicious! I have always been hesitant to try shaved ice due to past bad experiences, but 808 restored my faith. The customer service here is amazing and the menu is even better. There are so many flavors to choose from (lime is the best!) and free refills for syrups if you wanted more. So glad I found this place!

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    11 months ago

    Love this place!! Such good shaved ice. All of their flavors are really good and you get good portions. Nice workers & quick service.

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    Cute little shave ice place. Yummy flavors and the mochi is soft. Not Hawaii quality, but very good for a place in Ohio.

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    Been here a few times with my daughter who discovered this place first. Great unique treats!

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    Nice establishment, inviting for all. A change of pace, great staff and a must stop. Reasonably priced for quality.

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