I just lost my cat, and I went to this random gelato place and the staff really made my day. Good gelato, good people, go check it out. Idk about the Waimea location, I've heard mid things, but the Waikoloa one is killer. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Very delicious ice cream! I chose two flavors: a lavender flavor (I don't remember the exact name) and Kona coffee, which I really wanted to try since we were on the Big Island, where Kona coffee is made. We loved both! What surprised me most was how well these two flavors worked together. When you mix the lavender ice cream with the Kona coffee, the taste comes very close to the lavender coffee flavor which I, personally, enjoy a lot. I know it's not for everyone, but if you like it, this combination is amazing! Honestly, there were so many other flavors I wanted to try but since I was the only one getting ice cream and we were planning to have dinner, I limited myself to two. Unfortunately, it was our last day and we didn't have time to come back, otherwise, I definitely would have tried more. Hopefully next time! P.S. I appreciated that they make their own waffles! And the worker was also great, helping people ahead of me to pick the best flavors! read more

Gypsea Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Stopped by after snorkeling and the gelato was amazing! Loved the macadamia nuts flavor, and the Tahitian vanilla bean was also great. Service was friendly & fast. They're cashless and accept card/contactless payments. There were plenty of tables & seats inside, and parking was easy and convenient. read more

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Recently visited this spot with my keiki - love the changes they've added with the games for kids and indoor boat/play place. Friendly, clean atmosphere to enjoy some quality tasty ice cream. Definitely recommend!! read more

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When we visit the Big Island of Hawaii one of the treats we look forward to is to stop at least once (last trip was twice) at Gypsea Gelato. Their shop along Mamalahoa Hwy is a perfect stop after snorkeling in Kealakekua or Honolulu Bay (or visiting the Place of Refuge). They have a great selection of Gelato flavors, freshly made. They also have some hand made pastries at this location. There's a decent sized dining room if it's raining, but we enjoy eating our Gelato out back while viewing the beautiful flowers. We've also visited their other location in the Coconut Grove Marketplace in Kailua-Kona town. A great, refreshing treat that we look forward to each trip to Hawaii. read more

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Gotta love a gelato spot that cares about natural ingredients, AND is adventurous enough to try unique flavors like Tom Kha. I had a chat with what I have to guess is the owner, because of his positive attitude and comments about how many iterations it took to get the Tom Kha just right. That kind of energy was infectious. I got the vanilla btw. read more

Good place to stop for dessert; better if you have kids. I am not a Gelato afficianoto nor an expert. However, having couple of bites from the kids' orders, I can say it was tasty. If the kids like it then it was well worth stopping and getting thr Gelato. The iced Americano was decent and affordable. There are seatings for adults and play things for kids. Outside, in the back, there are more play things for the kids. It was decorated to be friendly for adults and kids. The server was nice and friendly. Few cars out front and more ample parking on the adjacent rear. read more

The art was absolutely to die for!! I got the coffee gelato and it was so creamy and delicious. The vibe is everything and the area was extremely walkable. There's parking right out front as well. read more

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Beautiful, delicious gelato. We all had two flavors in our cups, so 10 flavors. And I LOVED them. I ordered the Tom Kha and chocolate orange...two striking flavors with a wild balance. The spicy, gingery bright tom kha was so lovely, and the chocolate orange is so creamy and smooth. My only bummer about this place is that the toasted coconut was not available...so I guess I'll have to come back. Great service, beautiful shop. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Tom kha and chocolate orange gelato - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

The husband and I stopped here on a whim after a morning snorkel adventure at 2-Step Beach. The gelato was incredible! Light and creamy without being heavy. The passionfruit flavor was bright without being too tart or sour and the Just Dark Chocolate was just as good! Totally should have added bits of the waffle cone to mine but I didn't think about it until after I was eating it lol read more

Gypsea Gelato - Lilikoi and "Just Dark Chocolate" - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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Friendly service here and spacious seating along with some outdoor seating in front and in back at times After a couple teaspoons, I went with a mix of vanilla and Lily Koi (passionfruit) while my wife had the Tom Kha gelato. The ladder has really good flavor that she really liked. It's not just for soup anymore :-) The vanilla flavor is really good here and so is the passionfruit Really glad to have made this discovery. On our way back from the house of refuge. read more

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Cute Ambiance & great customer service. My go to duo combo is the lilikoi & raspberry serbet !!

We love this place! The folks who work here are great and always give our little Yorkie Moose a pup cup so of course he recognizes the place! The gelato is delicious and the hardest part is choosing. We usually end up going home with a pint of two flavors each. We'd buy more but Moose will need a pup cup so of course we have to return often. Lol! Plus you get a punch card! Did I mention how great the staff is? read more

Solid gelato! Cute little spot right off the side of the road. Pistachio - excellent pistachio flavor with pistachio flecks. 5 stars! Dark chocolate - nice creamy dark chocolate. 5 stars. Tahitian vanilla - strong vanilla, exactly what you want in a vanilla. 5 stars. Mauka trail - best value with lots of big Mac nuts, tasty coffee flavor and chocolate pieces. 5 stars! Vegan chocolate - only non dairy flavor offered and was pretty disappointing - kinda icy and a little chalky. 2 stars. Maybe their other shops offer other non dairy flavors. The outside play area was perfect for the kiddo. Definitely recommended for a sweet spot for the fam. read more

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Best thing about south Kona I have found so far. So satisfying and they have coffee. So affogatos are on the menu

Such a cute little pit stop for refreshingly delicious gelato! I'm glad I saw the sign and made a stop! The inside is spacious friendly space with wooden furnitures and display of gorgeous gelato and baked goods. There are a lot of sizes... I got a large but they're super generous with serving. I had salted caramel and Kona coffee with extra caramel sauce My daughter had strawberry lilikoi and lilikoi passion fruit. They were all so, so good!! read more

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Definitely stop here for a treat - so many fresh and inventive gelato flavors, and some really tasty baked goods too! Indoor and outdoor seating; the perfect treat after you stop for lunch or a snack next door at Aloha De Nada for empanadas. Never don't stop! read more

Lilikoi mini on sugar cone was my ice cream of choice. Delicious. The only critique I have is that they need to keep it colder because it was already melting before I could even lick the cone. The sample slid off the sample spoon and down my shirt. That was embarrassing. Whoops. Why is the waffle cone $10.19?! read more

A staple when we go to the Big Island! You can't go wrong with Gypsy Gelato, whether you get it fresh from the case or pints to go! My absolute favorite is Mauka Trail, and my husband enjoys haystack and salted caramel as well! Definitely worth a stop to any of their locations... we did several times throughout our trip! read more

If you want absolutely delicious gelato, this is the place to go! Their flavors were so delicious! The Manuka trail was out of this world! Lots of macadamia nuts with chocolate ice cream. Will be back!!! read more

Amazing Gelato, coconut haystack was absolutely delicious, so was Makua Trail. They let you sample and add flavors even to a mini! They also have dairy free, my son got banana sorbet and Oreo, yummy! And get this there's a dog from up the hill who wanders in and they give him a little sample read more

Gypsea Gelato - Dog eating gelato - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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We returned after sampling their delicious desserts (Kona Sweets). Our party of 10 was not disappointed! I had the waffle cone with the Mauka Trail gelato chockful of delicious chocolate bits, nuts, and coffee in a crunchy & yummy waffle cone. Sorry I forgot to take a photo. Everybody ordered a variety to include dairy-free, sorbets and other flavors. Our gelatos were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Service was fast & friendly. There are nice, comfortable areas for seating and tables with seats. Cool rustic vibe interior. Restrooms are located out back. There is a grassy are in the back for playing cornhole. Such a cool little place. I think we found our favorite place for gelato and sweets! There are 2 other locations on the Big Island. read more

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Description is spot on. Charming dessert shop with a play area for the kids inside and outside. Recommend to stop by for a dessert and chill. Credit card only. read more

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Yummy delicious gelato and deserts with great gluten free options. Friendly and quick service. Great parking.

Best dessert we had in Kona. Excellent location downtown near all the shops. Most of the staff was friendly and helpful. The only drawbacks were no indoor seating and only one reduced sugar option daily, which doesn't get switched until it's empty. Regardless, everything is fresh and we ended up returning every day of our stay. read more

Gosh. Variety of if flavors. Excellent service because they were very patient with us. It's an ice cream place so come by get your ice cream and relax. You can try 2 flavors each person and you can select 2 flavors of ice cream per cup. Comes with variety of sizes. Also has sobet which my mom said was the best she ever had. My favorite was the coconut with choco bits covered coconut and Mac nut ice cream. read more

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Hit the spot! Lilikoi and Lemon Cookie was amazing. We also tried the haystack with coconut and chocolate (yumm!). Neat place by the road so people watching was a breeze Staff were very helpful and let us sample before buying. Note that they take card only and no cash. read more

Yum! Cute shop with delicious gelato, great coffee & friendly service. I enjoyed my raspberry sorbet & Mauka trail gelato (Kona coffee, chocolate & macadamia nuts). My husband enjoyed his Americano Kona coffee. There's plenty of seating, games & books for kids to play with & cute art for sale. If you're a local, they even have a rewards program. We loved the gelato so much we also bought a pint to-go! read more

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We stopped at Gypsea Gelato multiple times during our trip. We love the creative flavors and the use of local ingredients and fruits. We try to order new flavors each time we visit, but after trying the Tom Kha gelato we were hooked. Now we get that and a second flavor to mix things up. This location is super cute and has both indoor and outdoor seating with some games and activities for kids which makes it super family friendly. We loved sitting outside and searching for geckos, they're all over the place and super cute. While we were here we also grabbed a pint to go and learned they have a rewards program if you continue to buy gelato by the pint. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the gelato is wonderful and it's a great spot for a sweet treat! read more

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The gelato was amazing! So many great flavors I would not have even imagined and the classics were on point. The woman behind the counter was so sweet and helpful! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. So cozy and cute! read more

Gypsea Gelato - Vanilla/ coconut chocolate and Oreo on the right - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Stopped by here on the way back up North. Heard this is the best Gypsea Gelato location of the three on the west side and that they have great pastries. Ordered four flavors: Mauka Trail, Tom Kha, Toasted Coconut Haystack, and Lilikoi. Tom Kha was the winner for this visit. Would give it 5 stars for flavor and texture. Inventive, intense flavor, a standout! Mauka Trail and Coconut Haystack were good, but very busy with the other ingredients - you couldn't actually experience the gelato. Lilikoi was very subtle, would have loved a big flavor. The two working the counter were super friendly and a pleasure to meet. Indoors was a pretty large space, lots of tables, cute. We ate out back which is nothing to write home about and smelled weird. Heard the cars from the road so not the greatest location in our opinion. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Left to right: Lilikoi, Moaka Trail, Coconut Haystack, Tom Kha - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Hands Down, our guilty pleasure when we are on the Big Island. We will always find an excuse to drag our visitors down to the shop. No one has walked away not being wowed. My go to's are Mauka Trail, Kona Coffee, Salted Caramel, Haystack,.... Oh dang too many go to's . read more

Have been wanting to stop here for a while now but it always seemed to be closed or with too many people in the front. We finally made a stop as the craving for something sweet was too much to ignore! Plus, it was open and not too busy either. The store has some great open seating in the front as well as in the back. There are lots of place to park as there is a larger lot up on the slope behind the store. The choices for gelato was pretty impressive. There were also pastries and coffee available. We tried the dark chocolate with chocolate chips plus two mini cannoli. Wow! It was very good and indulging! Big choco chips to crunch on a smooth taste to pair it with. The cannoli were crunchy too with a not so sweet filling. Just perfect. We now know where to get our sweet tooth fix from going forward! read more

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Thank you for sharing your art and your abundance with us! The coffee and baristas were amazing, I cannot wait to come back for your lilikoi ice cream. What a special spot to work remotely, come with kids, or just read a book with happy community around. I can tell a lot of love and care went into creating this establishment - what a gem! read more

Gelato and ice creams were delicious, original flavors. Eating outside with the chickens is an authentic island experience.

this is a legit ice cream joint. We had cravings for ice cream and this cute little shop was 10 mins away so decided to go and pay a visit We took the chocolate-coffee-macadamia flavour and the passion fruit , and opted for the mini size . The portion (you get two flavours ) was more than enough for me (adult ), and the choc/coffee/mac flavour was excellent , rich in chunks and yummy . The passion fruit was a bit too gentle for my taste . The place had quite a few other interesting flavours , and we will come and try for sure next time in the big island ! read more

I would hands down say that for Gypsea, this was definitely the most unique flavors of Gelato that I have ever had. And scrolling back through all my reviews last year (2021) I realized I didn't write a review for this place! The flavors here definitely stands out in my memory as the most memorable as it wasn't normal flavors that you would technically expect. I shared the tom kha and lillikoi flavors in a cup and I mean, if you think about it tom kha isn't the first flavor that you would think of when it comes to gelato. When you eat it, it sort of surprises you as you think it's pretty much the flavor of tom kha, but it's frozen so it sort of melts in your mouth while you're eating it. The flavors here are just exciting, something that would be extremely rare on the mainland. I guess that's one thing that stands out most for me as a love for Hawaii, being able to switch things up and try different things. This was pretty awesome and love the fact that the sweetness wasn't overpowering as most other gelato places are. I would love to have this place near where I lived because I would definitely go constantly. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Tom Kha & Lillikoi - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

What creative flavors to experience! We got the tom kha and lilikoi in a medium cup. The tom kha was literally a soup in a cold, solid(-ish) form, and it somehow works. Lilikoi is a yellow passion fruit grown in Hawaii. A problem I have lately with other ice cream/gelato shops is that the sweetness of the ice cream creeps up on me and I have a hard time finishing my portion. Even with the super super generous scoops, this was not the case here. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Medium Tom kha and lilikoi (passion fruit) - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Nice little spot with spacious indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good selection of gelatos and sorbets, as well as pastries and beverages. It's a lovely place to stop by and check out after a long day of exploring the island. read more

Gypsea Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Great gelato and kid friendly ! Always have interesting, delicious flavors and a fun atmosphere. My son loves the pirate ship and the connect 4 game in the yard. It's our go to 'date spot ' ! read more