Easily the best shave ice on the island, but also wonderful service. Upon service, the owner who made the shave ice recognized the structure wasn't quite good (even though I thought it looked perfect) and refunded it on the spot while still giving me the product, and offered to re-make. I tried repeatedly to pay, and they refused. Incredibly kind people with a wonderful product, 100% recommend. read more

Wanted to bring Doc and so glad she liked it. We all enjoyed it, 7-5-26. Really liked the Not Hot Chocolate and Hojicha with Snow Cap. The strawberry was a light delicate pink and good but the other two flavors, my new favorites. Being summer, constant stream of customers but the wait goes quickly. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shave ice. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - A trio of shave ice. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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) read more

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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@&& read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Stacked high with an ice cream center - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about dropping $7-$8 on a shave ice, but the flavor lineup pulled me in. It's a solid mix of local staples and Japanese-inspired hits--think Li Hing and POG sitting right next to Kinako Latte and Japan Grape. I stuck to my guns with Strawberry and Li Hing, while the wife went adventurous: Ramune, Kinako Latte, and some kind of brown tea (the name escapes me, but the vibes were there). The Verdict When the orders came out, we were floored by the size--these things are massive. But it wasn't just volume; it was actually refreshing and packed with flavor. The real game-changer? The syrup distribution. * Consistency: The syrups flow heavy all the way to the bottom. * Quality: Unlike some other spots (looking at you, Wailoa...), you aren't left with a cup of plain ice at the end. * Sweetness: Perfectly balanced--not that syrupy, tooth-aching sugar trap you find elsewhere. This is easily the best shave ice I've had in a minute. Tip: Cash only! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy 5 stars, no hesitation. Everything is perfect. Good size, great flavors, heavenly ice texture, reasonable price (even after the increase). Nice owners and staff. They even have parking. read more

Run, don't walk to Chillest! What a great concept of serving one size only. Let's you focus on the 3 flavors you can choose with your order. To make it easier, pick Japanese grape as one of your choices. Lilikoi and mandarin orange was the other two. Each flavor stands on its own thus the dessert is not solely a sugar bomb. Sit indoors and enjoy because once you step outside, the fine ice melts before your eyes. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Japanese grape, lilikoi and mandarin orange - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Whoa!! Big portion for $8! Made it with 4 min before closing time. No sugarfree options but not overly sweet. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Vanilla cream and strawberry with snowcap. Simple, yet amazing! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

All the hype is no joke! Aaron Wong is creating flavors unique to the decades long shave ice industry. A steady stream of locals know this place and thanks to my Yelp Squad, I'm now a groupie too. Two visits in my last trip to Honolulu 'cuz there are so many flavors I wanted to try. Owner keeps the shop simple. They are not selling you all kinds of stuff in the shop. They let their shave ice stand out and do all the talking for them. Generous portions of Haupia, Melona, Lychee flavors poured onto a mountain of soft snow. Oh yeah...and I don't forget the ice cream...ever! Do NOT pass on this place. I know Waia'lae Ave is crazy with limited parking, but they have a lot in the back too and the side street. You won't regret it. TIP: Cash only at this time. read more

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A towering bowl of heavenly shave ice! I've been here twice and I've loved both times. The shave ice is light and fluffy and the syrups are so flavorful and nuanced. Favorites are: Ramune Grape Strawberry milk Hojicha Always add a drizzle of condensed milk! The wait time for Shave Ice can arrange anywhere between 20 to 30 minutes depending on how busy they are, but it's very worth the wait. The portions are towering and there is a decent amount of seating. Be polite! Wait in line, wait for your order, eat and go. Don't linger around for too long knowing that there are others waiting for a seat to open up. Parking is located on the street or inside of the little lot behind the shave ice store. They take card and Apple Pay! So what are you waiting for? Go and get a bowl of Chillest Shave Ice! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I heard the mochi here are the best, so when they told me they were sold out for the day, I promised myself I'd come back the next day, and I did! Just a heads up: Chillest Shave Ice is cash only. There's parking in the back, and you can scan a QR code for one hour of free parking. Unfortunately, I arrived right after a group of 10 had just placed their order, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was absolutely worth it. I ordered the strawberry milk and haupia shave ice, topped with mochi and snow cap, and it was AMAZING. The ice is shaved so finely that it just melts in your mouth. I honestly didn't think I could finish it all, but somehow I devoured the entire thing, yes, all eight mochis! The service was warm and full of aloha spirit. There are 3 small tables inside and couple tables outside in the parking lot. Chillest is definitely going on my rotation list for future Oahu trips. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - with mochi - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is my current #1 for shave ice, displacing Waiola. Ordering and menu are straightforward. There's 1 size. You can pick up to 3 flavors which fall under the $6, $7, or $8. So if you're pake like me, you optimize all flavors from the $8 menu. Also, snow cap (condensed milk) is included. How could anyone say, "No?" The ice is super fluffy and light. My top flavors so far: matcha, hojicha, haupia, strawberry milk read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Matcha, hojicha, strawberry milk - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My friend was taking me on a food tour through Chinatown and Kaimuki. As it was getting later in the day, I suggested we try Chillest Shave Ice as I saw it on a food video. My friend had never been there, so he was game. When we walked in, lo and behold, he knew the owners (common thing in Honolulu). We tried different flavors, and I added ice cream and the snow cap (condensed mild - Bingsu style). Super good shave ice! Strawberry mild and Kinako are must-tries. If you do Li Hing Mui, you might just want that one flavor as it is salty and would go well with ice cream. We liked it so much, we went back the next day...LOL. Bring cash to pay. read more

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It's as good as it looks! I had kinako latte and strawberry milk tea with snow cap and azuki beans. Very good but it's so big neither of us could finish. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Kinako Latte and Strawberry Milk - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This had officially become my FAVORITE shave ice place on the island! The owners & staff are super friendly. The flavors are out of this world but not uber sweet. I mixed hojicha and haupia because those were the two flavors I was feeling in the moment. The hojicha comes through with the same toasted tea leaf you love in a cup of hot tea. LOVE IT. The haupia smells and tastes like that last bite you take off your plate at a luau. My nephews LOVE that rainbow shave ice and always fight for the strawberry. There's a small lot in the back but, I really mean small. Go after work hours, there will be a few more. Parking on the street moves in and out pretty quickly. I can't wait to fly back for more shave ice from this Kaimuki/Palolo spot...I mean, to visit my family. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Rainbow & hojicha/haupia shave ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The best shave ice on the island, hands down. The ice is so soft and they are generous with the syrups so there's flavor all the way at the bottom too. The flavors are unique and Japanese-inspired, like Hojicha, Melona, and Kinako. The owner is super friendly and always thanks us personally. There's free parking in the back. Reminder that it's cash only. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Japanese grape, melona, and lychee - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This will now be my Go To for shaved ice! The service was great and friendly but most of all the flavors were very good! You can actually taste the flavor you choose and they have many flavors to choose from. There's only 1 size and it's huge, enough for 2-3 people to share! Another "wow" feeling is they don't accept tips!!! They don't want their patrons to feel pressured in tipping and believe their prices is all they need. I actually asked if they were from Japan...nope they're just good local people appreciating their patrons. The only criticism I have is parking. There's metered street parking or parking behind the building, but it's worth it! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Menu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Wow! The customer service and shave ice were spot on. I truly appreciated the hospitality and welcoming atmosphere this small business provided for my family on our very last day in Hawaii. Such a great way to end our trip! The owner of this shop is truly a kind person! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a MUST try if you love shaved ice! We decided to try this place before we left Honolulu and honestly we really wish that we found it. They one of our travels because it was so delicious! Parking is a little bit hard to find, but it is located not too far from Waikiki and the shop is very clean and The owners are very friendly. There are some seating inside where you can enjoy the shaved ice right away! There were so many fun and unique flavors that we could choose from we decided to go to the three flavors of guava, kinako, And Japanese grape. We also got the Azuki toppings and the mochi. I am not exaggerating when I say that the portion was very big but was honestly the lightest shaved ice I've had in a really long time. The mochi was also handmade and so delicious and they gave us a lot of mochi. It is honestly probably the best shaved ice on the island and I will definitely be coming back the next time I visit Hawaii again !! read more

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Was great having the shave ice , with lot's of flavors to choose from. Nice after a long hike to cool off! Was busy, and waited, but was worth the wait! read more

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Softest ice on the island When I say soft, I mean like smoothest cream that melts instantly with no chunks or crystals. The flavors are spot on and not like artificial syrup taste. Cute and clean shop. Parking might be a little hard but it's worth it. Environment 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Price 5/5 read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

my absolute favorite spot for shave ice that i've tried in oahu! small casual shop that's cash only with the friendliest and sweetest couple running it all on their own. they have a wide variety of flavors that they make themselves and for the price and portion, it's well worth the drive! soft, fluffy shave ice, with syrups that aren't too sweet and taste exactly as they're named. would love to come back again to try their other flavors! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - banana cream, hojicha, haupia shave ice with snow cap and mochi - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is the best shave ice place. I'm so glad it's in Kaimuki because kaimuki is great, chillest just makes it that much greater. The line was long when we went on a Saturday afternoon. There is a small parking lot in the back and a back door to enter the place from the parking lot, but you might have to find street parking and look through the windows for the right store since I couldn't see a sign. I love that they're open relatively late and that the workers are so nice. They don't even accept tips. Like what? But it just makes me want to come back everyday to give them business. The menu is easy. There is only one size--big enough to share. You choose 3 flavors and the price is $6-$8 depending on what flavors you choose. Condensed milk is free. I tried the guava, mango and the Japanese citrus I can't remember the name of. All three flavors were great. Not too sweet, not too sour. Just perfect! They have a couple tables and a bar counter that looks out over Waialae Ave. it was pretty hot inside, but there is a bench outside on Waialae and some tables and chairs outside in the parking lot. I'm glad they were so busy because I hope this place lasts. I'll definitely be back to try other flavors like matcha, all the cream flavors and strawberry milk!! Yum! Can't wait! read more

When I heard this place was charging $6-8 for shave ice I thought they were crazy, but OMG it is absolutely worth it. Broke da mouth fr The housemade flavors are all incredible - three of us shared two shave ices (6 flavors total) there were no bad flavors, even among the ones I wouldn't usually pick. I think I need to try every housemade flavor on their menu! read more

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Kaimukī nostalgia and charm kicked in with the humidity, uneven sidewalks, and no signage. Spocked the lavender bench. Found free, street parking three blocks away on Waialae Ave. My intuition told me take this available parking stall now which I did. As I walked to my right, all street parking were occupied, including back parking lot. The Owners were very pleasant and courteous. I was surprised at the total cost of $8 for a gigantic Kinako Latte and Hojicha shave ice. They were kind enough to offer a third flavor for the same price. Very tempted to get Matcha; however, my palate preferred to enjoy uncommon flavors as much as possible. Will be charged for the highest priced homemade, in house syrup. Quality, quantity and value are worth the price! Cash all the way. Two huge tables were occupied with customers enjoying their shave ice too. I felt uncomfortable sitting outside on lavender bench facing winds on Waialae Ave. I felt comfortable and secure facing my back to the wall, standing, in back parking lot, while consuming smooth shave ice. I love and gravitate toward unique, flavorful, homemade, in house syrups. There were two guys nearby discussing acquired business. When I was done, two men were blocking the entrance/exit. I had to say, "Excuse me." They asked me, "We notice you're eating shave ice. Is this a shave ice business?" I said, "Yes. Chillest Shave Ice! Very smooth. They've got unique flavors. Try it!" They honestly thought it was a hair salon until they peered in the window and thanked me. Likewise, said my regards, thanked the staff, wished them a wonderful weekend, and went on my merry way. Highly recommend for all to try! Will definitely return for either three flavors of $6 or $7 shave ice and mochi topping! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Kinako Latte + Hojicha - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Chillest Shave Ice is a nice addition to the Kaimuki area. They are located in the same building as The Curb Kaimuki. Parking is also in the same lot and you need to scan their QR code for 1 hour of free parking. If the lot is full, you can look for free parking in the residential area of Palolo or street metered parking on Waialae Ave. You can enter off of Waialae Ave or through a single green door from the parking area. On the green door has the QR code you scan for parking. I actually had a hard time finding them and walked around the building to enter off their Waialae entrance when I literally parked right in front of their other entrance lol. Their menu is simple and the place is cozy. It's very welcoming when you actually find the place. Currently they are cash only and you have the choice of $6 Classic Flavors, $7 House Flavors, $8 House Flavors and $1 Toppings. Paul C raved about the Japanese Grape so I had to try it. When I got there, the inside eating area was full and all the outdoor seating was full. The Curb Kaimuki was closed so that was impressive how popular they are. This place was busy and it was a weekday! They also have their own restroom near the door to the parking lot but it's currently out of order. I was fortunate that there was no line when I arrived so I was able to order right away after I ran back to my car for cash. With Paul C's recommendation, I ordered Japanese Grape as one of the three flavors I could select. The other two flavors I ordered were Vanilla and Strawberry. They didn't take long to make my order and it was massive! There was no way I could eat it all myself and Mink was on another diet. Paul C was right that the Japanese Grape was legit. The shave ice is super soft. This satisfied my shave ice serving for the year so I'm good till 2026. Worth the effort to come here myself to give them a try. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shave Ice (Japanese Grape, Strawberry and Vanilla) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I tried Chillest while they had a set up at Fishcake in Kaka'ako, and it's awesome to see that they have a storefront now! The first time I had Chillest, it was at Fishcake, and I got matcha, hojicha, and haupia. That was really good - the ice is fine and fluffy, the syrups are strong in flavor and not too sweet, and - this is very important to me lol - the syrup covered all the ice. No barren shave ice! The portion was really big and the price is reasonable. More recently, I visited their new storefront in Kaimukī and got hojicha, Japanese grape, and Mandarin orange. It might seem like a weird combo choice, and that's because it was - I was sharing with a friend and we were compromising what flavors to choose lol. The hojicha tasted sweeter than I remember it being, with less of a strong tea flavor, which was a little bit disappointing. the mandarin orange and Japanese grape were pretty good, but not my favorite - the grape one tasted a liiittle bit artificial. Unfortunately, there was some shave ice in the middle that had no syrup on it, but the staff were willing to give us more! Ambiance is casual, with plenty tables and chairs for customers to sit - which is needed, because it was pretty busy when I visited! Parking is in the back of the building (entrance to the lot is on 8th Ave) but the lot is shared by other small businesses, including The Curb, so you might need to snag street parking either on Waialae Ave or on the smaller residential streets. One more thing to note is that they are cash only (at least as of July 2025). Overall, I like them and am curious to try their other flavors! read more

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First things first; this place is cash only. Alright, with that out of the way, the people who run this are some of the nicest people ever! Also, the shave ice is great! Strawberry milk, POG, and lychee all combined beautifully to hit the spot today. This place is a bit of a drive from where I usually am, but it's worth it. Highly recommended! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Strawberry milk, POG, lychee - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Taste of Nostalgia in Kaimuki... this place rocks. A family of 3 sharing a 3-flavored shave ice of POG, Haupia & Orange Cream + Mochi. Absolutely loved it. The shop is clean, cool, calm and the owners are super nice. We are definitely coming back. Mahalo for a wonderful experience. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Combo POG, Haupia & Orange Cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband and I enjoyed what we ordered, it comes as a big shave ice - we liked the flavors chosen and liked how it didn't taste artificial compared to other shave ice places we have tried. Would definitely come back and try other flavors. There is a small parking lot, we parked on the street and were able to sit outside in the lot to enjoy our shave ice. Staff is friendly, welcoming. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

CAME BACK! Okay, so today I got the limited time shikuwasa (citrus type fruit famous in okinawa) flavor and the calpico flavor. Had seats this time luckily, so sat inside. Service was excellent. Shave ice was brought to our table. I didn't realize that you can get up to 3 flavors! Without any extra charge of course. Next time I'll get 3 so I can try more flavors. Today there was a CASH ONLY sign. Not sure when credit cards will be accepted so bring some cash. Check em out! read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Calpico and Shikuwasa - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I just could not wait to leave a review as I'm still seated at chillest on a hot Hawaiian summer day. Tucked away at the corner of Waialae and 8th Avenue is the "chillest" shave ice spot on the island today. Parking at the back of the building which I believe is accessible through 8th avenue. The place is slightly smaller than I would've anticipated, seating maybe only 16 or so people at once, but turnover is fast. We decided to stop by after hearing from a close friend that this is his new favorite shave ice spot and this did not disappoint. Topped with Japanese grape, mango, and pog flavors... Our shave ice was the incredibly perfect fruity combo poured over the mountain of snow. The actual shave ice is incredibly soft, probably the best I've ever had in my entire life. We will be bringing all our family friends here going forward, just a wonderful place to relax for a bit and have something nice to cool down. read more

Chillest Shave Ice - Grap and pog - Shaved Ice Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is THE VERY BEST & GREATEST QUALITY shave ice on our island !!! And very likely in our entire state . The ice is totally soft and smooth & quickly melts in your mouth - not yukky chunky or hard . Syrups are also amazing & wonderful and not sugary sweet/artificial tasting like other places . Service is great too - very warm friendly . Venue is nice, clean and cozy with parking behind the bldg . Chillest Shave Ice is DEFINITELY a 10 (not just 5) Yelp Stars business!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

If I could give this place more stars I would. BEST SHAVED ICE ON ISLAND me and my bestie shared one and to be honest I could've gotten my own. We got mango, strawberry milk, and cotton candy AND ICE CREAM OF COURSE (there's free snow cap). Holy moly all the flavors were so delicious. Cute cute cute mom and pop shop and the owners were so welcoming and wonderful. Support local ALWAYS. Will only be coming here for shaved ice and will be recommending to everyone I know and their mothers. read more

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