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    Chillest Shave Ice

    4.8 (241 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Roya J.

    Great local spot with wonderful service and ono shaved ice. They get busy and could be a wait, but worth it. Just go check out bread shop around the corner while you wait. Limited seating and cash only.

    Dakota T.

    Amazing shave ice place. The owners and staff were so cute and welcoming. They even had a small business lady in the corner selling the best homemade mochi. The shave ice was also smooth and soft. It is heavily inspired by like Japanese shave ice. Highly recommend the coffee and their strawberry milk. Overall if I'm in the area will come again!

    Mango & strawberry with snow cap. Sorry kids dug in before the camera work.
    Rudy T.

    This was a pleasant surprise for me. I never expected shaved ice to have such flavors and texture with the syrups. Great place that deserves 5 stars, and I will go back definitely when I'm on the island again. In the group, I got to try the strawberry, which was my least favorite and I wouldn't order again. Strawberry milk was better; guava, pog, mango, snow cap, all were delicious.

    Shave ice.
    Joyce W.

    Shave Ice Fact: Hawaiian shave ice is a historic, finely shaved ice dessert introduced by Japanese immigrants during Hawaii's plantation era in the early 1900s. Unlike crunchy snow cones, it uses block ice for a powdery, snow-like texture that absorbs syrup. Randy S. told me to #KeepItKaimuki so that's what I'm going to do. You just don't question my Cycle Buddy about things, okay? And when Nadine told me, "It's 'shave ice' with no 'D,' unless you want to be caught being a tourist," it will forever be ingrained in my memory. It's kind of like how Rod U. mentioned once not to eat oysters on months that do not contain the letter "R" and that's how I live my life now. Shave ice! Shave ice! Shave ice! I got the guava, mandarin orange, and lychee but my eyes were glued to Cycle Buddy Randy S's coffee and matcha duo. It was so good! I also tried twinsie Nadine's hojicha, haupia, and something else. All three shave ice creations were good but that matcha and coffee duo is the flavor combo I crave. Great place and even better service. Chillest is the chillest place to cool off!

    Dee T.

    Super good shaved ice!!! Nice family establishment!!! I highly recommend the coffee with ice cream!!! Soooooo yummy!

    A trio of shave ice.
    Michael W.

    It's 96°F today so naturally I'm thinking about shave ice. After a delicious lunch of cake noodles, we stopped by for shave ice. It was a sweet treat, a tasty dessert, after a carb heavy meal. I shared a creation with a trio of bright fruit flavors and it hit the spot. It's a cozy place so eat your icy treat and get out and enjoy Oahu. Keep it Kaimuki.

    Flavor Wall -- there's a few I've never heard of before.
    Laurissa A.

    Shave ice done right with a range of flavors! Favorite flavor combo: Strawberry milk, lychee, and coconut! ONO! Sweet and friendly staff, who doesn't love a family owned small business? Street parking available as well as a few stalls in the back of the store. 2 tables inside for seating with a nice bar top with a nice people watch view of Waialae Ave.

    Uji Matcha, Ramune, Guava
    Lisa P.

    A Must Go!!! Best shaved ice on island. You can't go wrong with any of their well curated flavors. And they are the nicest people ever.

    Uji matcha strawberry milk
    Dianne T.

    Looking for shave ice? Come to Chillest! House made flavors make the finest shave ice pop! The Uji Matcha is well worth the extra dollar. Add strawberry milk and you've got yourself a cold strawberry matcha latte! So very flavorful! You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you're in 7th heaven! Check out Chillest! I'm sure you'll be delighted by the owners, his staff, and especially delighted by the onolicious shave ice! (One size only)

    Stacked high with an ice cream center
    Steph C.

    Great place to cool down with a mountain of shave ice. I had three flavors (guava, Lilikoi and Haupia) that represent the islands well. Generous portion of ice and syrup mixed well with the vanilla ice scream. All three flavors were not overly sweet. The owner and daughter team were very friendly. The shop is clean and simple. Parking is nightmare so I had to park in the street about a mile away. Limited Outdoor seating in the back9@&&

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    Stacy S.

    Always on the search for a good shave ice place, I came across Chillest Shave Ice on Waialae Ave. It's a small hole-in-the-wall near The Curb. I noticed there was a parking lot in back of their business, but I'm not sure if that was for employees or the public. I ended up parking at a metered spot on the street, which is often hard to find. Upon entrance, I was greeted by the friendliest people. Not sure if the lady & man were the owners or employees, but they were very sweet. It's a small interior with a community table and a counter bar that looks out to the street. Cash only! They have 1 size and you can choose up to 3 flavors. They have 3 flavor categories: $6 classic, $7 house and $8 house. If you select 1 flavor from each category, you'll be charged the highest flavor. They also offer $1 toppings: ice cream, mochi & azuki beans, as well as free snow cap. I selected the banana cream, vanilla cream & orange cream under the $6 flavors. When it arrived to my table, I was shocked to see how big it was! It's definitely shareable. The ice was shaved very fine and the flavors were delicious. I can only imagine what the upgraded flavors taste like! I will definitely return to try some of their other flavors and toppings. I love supporting small businesses like this.

    This place is hands down the best shave ice on Oahu. The portions are huge and the price is so affordable. The owner is so friendly and gives great recommendations if you are undecided on flavor choices. This is a must stop for shave ice. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. The place is very clean but it does have limited seating. Once you try this place, you will be back again and again.

    Banana cream. Pineapple and cherry. Bubblegum
    Camille V.

    This is long overdue! But the owners are the kindest and sweetest people! They are so warm and friendly, the place is cute and clean. We visited Oahu back in June 2025 and stumbled upon this place on our way back to our hotel. We were craving shave ice after a long day at the beach. Their servings are huge and soooo good. I got the banana cream and it's by far my favorite. We loved this place so much we went back one more time before we left for our trip. Been recommending this place to friends and family who visit since.

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    I ordered the strawberry milk and haupia shave ice, topped with mochi and snow cap, and it was AMAZING.

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    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

    4.4
    (81 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I really enjoyed this shave ice. I actually didn't think I was a big fan of shave ice, but it had…read morealso been a long time since I'd had true shave ice. The inner shop is fairly small, so the line was outside the door. There aren't a lot of spots for seating, which is a bummer. The service was okay, but really just the bare minimum. I have to say the two standouts for me about this shave ice are as follows: the texture of the ice is fantastic - so smooth. It does also mean that it melts quickly, but it's really pleasant to eat. The other standout is the Mac nut ice cream. It's delicious, the bites of macadamia nut give a little crunch, and it all-around is very balanced with the flavors of the shave ice. I got the Sunset Beach, which is passion orange guava and mango. With the ice cream, I personally don't feel like the condensed milk is necessary, but I could totally be wrong.

    Absolutely awful customer service from Kalei. We arrived about four minutes before their posted…read moreclosing time of 10:30 PM, and they were literally still taking another customer's order as we walked up. My husband asked if we could order as well and that we drove here straight from the airport with a 20 minute detour and was immediately told, "No, this is the last order." He walked out, realized it wasn't even 10:30 yet, and went back in to ask why they were refusing to serve us when we arrived before closing. Instead of simply explaining or apologizing, the employee, Kalei, responded with an unbelievable attitude and said something along the lines of, "People don't realize we have SCHOOL in the morning, but it's okay, I'll take your order then if you want shave ice that bad." WOAH?!?! Seriously? If you close at 10:30, then either serve customers who arrive before 10:30 or change your posted closing time. There was absolutely no reason for the sarcasm or nasty attitude. My husband told her he didn't appreciate the attitude and proceeded to order a strawberry shave ice. She then turned off the TV/screen and told him, "No more ordering for you." At that point it honestly felt like she was going out of her way to be disrespectful just because he questioned why we were being turned away before closing. When he asked for her name, she very boldly told him it was Kalei, advised him of their Google listing, and basically invited us to leave a review and contact her boss, as if she was completely confident nobody would care about how she treats customers. We weren't asking anyone to stay open late. We didn't walk in after closing. We arrived BEFORE closing while another customer was actively being served. The entire interaction could have been handled with basic courtesy, but instead we got sarcasm, hostility, and an employee seemingly trying to embarrass a customer for simply asking to order during posted business hours. One of the rudest and most unnecessarily hostile customer service interactions we've had. Completely unacceptable.

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    Waiola Shave Ice

    4.0
    (967 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    On a hot afternoon got to have shaved ice to cool you down . Waiola Shave ice located on the corner…read moreof Kapahuluu and Mokihana St. Their original store is located on Waiola St. first time coming to this location . They have a small area that they sell merchandise along with some snacks and seeds. They have outside tables so you can enjoy your shave ice . I ordered strawberry with blue vanilla and with ice cream . It's a must to have ice cream or azuki. Support local

    @fortunefoodfinds: "Have a RICE weekend! A Mango Sticky Rice Bowl from WAIOLA SHAVE ICE. Coconut…read morecream syrup, mango fruit spread, coconut tapioca pearls, then drizzled with condensed milk on top. You can find this refreshing summer treat at their Kapahulu shop!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: have crack seed, candy, n' lots of merch for sale EXTERIOR: picnic style table seating, nice photo ops WAIT TIME: less than 5 mins PARKING: a few free space right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: always go to their Waiola St. location, but called ahead to ask if they had the mango sticky rice bowl n' was told it's only served at their Kapahulu location so that's where I went. Liked that they had more seating n' the inside felt more welcoming or spacious to walk into. The mango sticky rice didn't have huge chunks of mango, instead a mango jam-like puree. The tapioca pearls gave a nice texture n' the coconut n' mango flavors in the shave ice were definitely there. Now I know that they offer more special kine bowls at the Kapahulu location, which I will most likely go back here instead of their OG location. Their shave ice is always the perfect treat on a hot day!

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    Island Vintage Shave Ice

    4.5
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    The line is usually long. Ordering is through a kiosk so be sure you are not waiting on the pick up…read moreline. Heavenly Lilikoi - the syrups taste natural and and flavorful. The ice was really fine and melted instantly in the mouth. You can customize flavors and toppings. Perfect for a summer day!

    Island Vintage Shave Ice completely lived up to the hype and served one of the most memorable…read moredesserts I had in Hawaii. Located just outside the Royal Hawaiian Center, the shop almost always has a long line, but it moves surprisingly quickly thanks to the convenient self-order kiosks. Despite the steady stream of customers, the staff handled the crowd with impressive efficiency, and our order arrived sooner than expected. With its vibrant layers of color and fresh toppings, the shave ice created a breathtaking first impression. Better yet, it tasted every bit as incredible as it looked. **Hawaiian Rainbow: 5/5** The Hawaiian Rainbow was the perfect sweet treat on a blazing hot day. Layered with housemade coconut spirulina, strawberry, and mango syrups over incredibly soft shave ice, it offered a bright medley of tropical fruit flavors. The shave ice itself was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with a texture reminiscent of fluffy snow that dissolved almost instantly on the tongue. Hidden beneath it was a layer of rich, soft ice cream that provided the perfect creamy contrast to the refreshing flavors. The finishing touches were a generous drizzle of condensed milk and fresh strawberry chunks, whose subtle tang balanced the sweetness beautifully. Homemade mochi added a soft, pillowy chew, while the lychee popping boba contributed subtle floral notes evocative of rosewater. Every element complemented the next, making each spoonful just as enjoyable as the last. Island Vintage Shave Ice more than lives up to its well-earned reputation. From the stunning presentation to the handcrafted syrups, silky-smooth shave ice, and a texturally diverse assortment of toppings, every component came together to create a phenomenal dessert that's every bit as delicious as it is visually captivating. If you're visiting Waikiki, Island Vintage Shave Ice deserves a spot at the top of your must-try list.

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    Monsarrat Shave Ice

    Monsarrat Shave Ice

    4.3
    (279 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I'm not a huge shaved ice person however when visiting Hawaii, I knew I had to try at least one…read moreshop. We stumbled upon this spot after leaving the Diamond Head Trail and having lunch. The ordering booth was a small little area that you could miss if not for the sign. You can choose two flavors, so I chose mango and coconut then added condensed milk and mochi balls on top. I believe the total was $8. I wish they had been more generous with the mochi but overall still good. It was nice, refreshing and really yummy! I do wish there was some sort of seating nearby, but we walked down the street to the park and just sat there.

    Attending Bud's flag football game during the hottest time of the day, noon til about 2 pm my…read moreinternal alarms were going off: shave ice!!! I'd looked up Ululani's on Yelp but when I read Yelp Elite Randy S's comment I told hubs, we're going to Monsarrat Shave Ice. Can't believe we have never been here. Perfect timing, there was no line... YES! I ordered two strawberry mango with ice cream, mochi balls and condensed milk on top. I watched the solo employee methodically proceed step by step. She checked the block of ice til she was satisfied with the consistency of the shaven ice and pierced it in place. So smart she put the shaved ice into the bowls then poured syrup on it topped by a scoop of ice cream then continued to add more shaved ice. After she so gently shaped it she then poured half of the mound with one flavor then the half with the second flavor both in squeez bottles. Last of all she topped it off with the condensed milk. Such gracious pride in her skill made so lovingly. Every spoonful was so delicately refreshing. Please support and celebrate Asian American enterprises like Monsarrat Shave Ice. The menu board is posted on the left wall of the ordering counter. There are a few seats available but we drove to the free parking lot close to the zoo to leisurely enjoy our shave ice in the car under semi shade.

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    Mango/yuzu with kiromitsu syrup
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    Mango Strawberry with condensed milk and vanilla ice cream
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