I'm reminded of the song Blink by Corbin Besson featuring Tzuyu from Twice when I came across Henry's Place Don't blink, you might miss it Don't talk too much, just listen You're sweet, I get it But I want something acidic If you blink, you might miss Henry's Place -- a true hole-in-the-wall ice cream and sorbet shop that feels like a local secret. It's the kind of spot you're most likely to discover while wandering in or out of Ginza Bairin, following a luxurious tonkatsu meal craving something cold and refreshing. The setup is refreshingly no-frills: medium styrofoam cups, flavors handwritten in Sharpie, and two separate freezers dividing ice cream and sorbet. The texture runs on the firmer side, which actually works in its favor -- your scoop holds up beautifully in the island heat and doesn't melt into a puddle five minutes later. Given the generous portions, you probably won't be refreezing leftovers anyway. The tropical fruit sorbets are the clear stars, made with fresh fruit and bursting with natural flavor. Mango, lychee, and guava taste vibrant and authentic -- bright, fragrant, and not overly sweet due to the natural acidity from using real fruit. Beyond the classics, there are some fun and unexpected options like corn cheese, durian, and avocado for the more adventurous palate. The standout for me, though, was the Kona coffee ice cream. It avoids the common trap of being cloyingly sweet and instead leans into a rich, dark, nutty undertone with an intense coffee essence that lingers in the best way. It feels grown-up and balanced -- deeply satisfying without overpowering. Whether you're looking for the perfect palate cleanser after tonkatsu or just want a cold treat while strolling through Waikiki, Henry's Place delivers simple, memorable scoops that taste like they're made with care. No frills, no fuss -- just really good ice cream and sorbet. read more

I was pretty excited to try this hole in the wall after some high praise from some friends. It's cash only and made in store. I got the strawberry guava, mango, and coffee. The sorbets were rock hard and super hard to eat. Might've been easier on a hotter day but felt like we could barely get anything and had to tear the styrofoam and bite it like a giant popsicle. Coffee was good. Probably needed to try it on a hotter day but found it underwhelming. read more

This place is tucked away in the backstreets of Waikiki. Unless you are staying in one of these hotels, it might be a bit to find this place. The service is hot or miss. We came twice and one day was great and another was meh. You walk up to this place and you basically just grab what you want and pay. There's a good selection of things so I would be adventurous and try any of them. The price point seems a bit high, but the quality is definitely there. The ice cream here is very rustic- homemade. Don't expect a salt and straw or Handels. It's not rich and smooth like ice cream made in an ice cream machine. These taste more like finely blended frozen cream. Don't let this discourage you from trying because these were great. They have vegan options available as well. My favorite was the chocolate banana. It was a perfect balance of banana and chocolate flavors. Even though this ice cream is not your typical ice cream in texture, the flavors were spot on and CLEARLY fresh. Everything you expect this place to be. Note: the serving size is pretty big. I would say two people could share. I love everything about this place. I took one star off because of service but I would 100% come back read more

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This is a real hidden gem. Unassuming storefront, cash only, tv playing Japanese news coverage of the store, this spot is a vibe. They have an overwhelming number of unique tropical flavors. I went for the lychee ice cream, and it was incredible. Perfect ratio of lychee flavor to milkiness. My one complaint is that the ice granules were a tad too coarse for my liking. $11 per cup is steep, but its well worth a visit. read more

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Finally got the opportunity to try Henry's Place, and honestly, it is just OK. I think what threw me off was the service. I felt like we were annoying whoever was working the register with our excitement of taking pictures and videos. She even got a little upset with my sister and told her to "be quick" when opening the freezer door and to "not take any videos." So yeah, it is true with what others are saying in their reviews about not opening the freezer until you know which flavor to get. I thought they would have a pretty good amount of flavors but I kept saying the same ones during my visit, so I ended up getting a Lihing Pineapple Mango Sorbet and my sister ended up getting a Passion Orange Guava Ice Cream. Both were good, I won't deny them that, but I felt like the sorbet was heavy on the lihing flavor. The consistency was for sure smooth and it did melt pretty quickly. They are CASH ONLY or you can Venmo or Zelle. Parking might be a pain so it's best if you walk from somewhere. I think they close early on some days because we went one evening before closing time stated on Yelp and they were already closed. Overall, I don't think I would make it a must for me to go here again. Maybe if I was nearby. read more

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Cash / Venmo / Zelle only Henry's Place is a small dessert shop selling a variety of different ice cream flavors. It's a no frills place with only a couple seats outside. If you happen to need one there is also an ATM on-site. We were told that their Kona coffee ice cream ($10) was really good so that's what we got. Their ice cream is stored and sold in styrofoam cups but it's packed to the top. The ice cream was creamy and really good and I'm sure their other flavors are as well. read more

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Hand made fresh ice creams and sorbet. Mainly a pick up and go shop. Pay by cash or Venmo etc, no card We got the Ube ice cream, the mango ice cream and the pineapple/ guava sorbet. Loved the ube ice cream--such a deep rich ube flavor. Due to the real ube in it, it was a tad gritty but I didn't mind because of the great flavor. The sorbet was excellent as well, not overly sweet and really highlighted the fruit flavors. The mango ice cream was more than a little bit icy but had a great flavor. So some things to work on to perfect the ice cream but amazing flavors. read more

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The husband and I tried Henry's Place for the first time during our most recent visit to Oahu and we were not disappointed. Initially, I was skeptical about just how good Henry's homemade desserts would be based on their reviews, but again, I was not disappointed! During our stay, we stopped by Henry's twice; the first time we got the Watermelon Ice Cream and the second visit we got the Chocolate Banana. Both were refreshing and delicious, you can definitely taste the difference than regular store-bought ice cream. Henry's offers a variety of other flavors such as Peach, Taro, Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry Guava, Pistachio, and Kona Coffee. We tried coming back for a third time before leaving the island, but they were unexpectedly closed for the day. Store front is small with limited seating, it's definitely more of a grab and go kind of spot. Also, the staff doesn't prefer customers to manage their fridges, so just let them know what you want and they will get it for you. Prices are steep, but worth the splurge and trying out at least once while you're on vacation here. read more

Thank you Yelp Elite All Star and Foodie Buddy Donna O. for introducing Henry's Place to me. It all started about a month ago. We were on a foodie adventure and Donna said let's check out Waikiki Tea. Located next door is Henry's Place. Donna raved about this place having the best fresh fruit sorbet. Fast forward to this week, and we found ourselves back at Henry's Place. I ran into Henry's Place to pick up a watermelon sorbet for Donna. Of course, Donna kindly shared several tastes of the sorbet with me! It was sooo delicious and smooth in texture! Sweet and refreshing. All natural watermelon flavor throughout the sorbet. 5/5 star flavor. A bit pricey in my humble opinion at $9 plus. However, having said that, it is quality flavor you are going to enjoy. Plus the smooth texture of the sorbet is an amazing melt in your mouth experience. It's a small store with freezers holding the sorbet and ice cream flavors. A sign asks you not to open the door until you have selected your choice of flavor. The place gives you a vintage Waikiki hut like vibes on the inside. Definitely a popular spot for locals and island visitors. Perfect to help you cool down on a warm summer day. Parking is limited here. Find street parking or come with a friend so you can jump out a pick up a few cups to share. read more

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Henry's place is place for good homemade ice cream and sorbet. I came here many years ago and would come here more often if they were in town! Probably need to find and take someone with me to grab some for me lol. I do like sorbet since it's not dairy and it's like eating puree frozen fruits! They do sell fresh fruits here too. I was lucky to find street parking! I usually go to Waikiki Tea (Lady M) at the same time but wasn't sure which stall was for Waikiki Tea in the parking lot. Parking stalls are shared by Wasabi Bistro at night, Waikiki Tea and the Urasenke Tea House that do the Japanese Tea ceremony on Saratoga Road. Wasabi Bistro and Waikiki Tea are the same owner(s). Henry's place is next door to Waikiki Tea, so they are nice to let people park there just to grab and go their frozen treats. The sorbet cup is about $9.05, but I enjoyed every bite since it was just like eating frozen mango! It was really good. I wanted to try pina-colada, lychee, and the watermelon again. Gosh it must have been 6 years ago when I first came here to try the watermelon sorbet per my photo posted! I love watermelon drink and sorbet too. It was so refreshing! Just make your decision before opening the freezer's door! Henry's Place may be hard to find on beach walk but it's a small store to the right! Usually it's crowded with customers outside, so you can't miss the store! read more

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Tiny walk up spot with a few chairs out front. There are four freezers with various sorbet and ice cream flavors-- wanted to try them all! We decided on a POG sorbet and it did not disappoint. It is hard as rock when you first open it so best to let it defrost for 10 minutes before eating. read more

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Homemade in a styrofoam cup sorbet. Cash only but they accept Zelle or Venmo. They have outdoor seating and you pick your flavors from a freezer so it's just like a store. It's an in and out type of store front so there shouldn't be long lines and you can sit and enjoy it or eat while walking. Because the flavors are written with permanent marker, my hands were stained. There were a variety of flavors and we went with the li bing pineapple mango sorbet. It's like $10 so a little more pricey but you get a lot and can share. They close at 9pm which is on the later side for the stores in this area so it's one of the later dessert spots open. I enjoyed the flavor and it didn't melt quickly. There's no parking in the area so easier to walk here or grab something k the way back to your hotel if you're in this area. read more

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Food: Had the lychee sorbet and it was perfect refreshing, full of flavor, and just the thing for a hot summer day in Waikīkī. Ambiance: The shop itself is small and simple, with no indoor seating, so you'll need to enjoy your treat outside. It has a casual, charming feel that adds to the local vibe. Service: Service was solid, quick and straightforward, which is all you really need at a spot like this. read more

Henry's Place - Lychee Sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a hole in the wall dessert spot next to Lady M bakery. The service was fast and they are cash /venmo /zelle only. The shaved ice/sorbet/water base ice-cream we tried was ginger for $10 for a small cup. The ginger flavor was good and the seating area is cute. read more

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I found this place by chance while walking around Waikiki. There were so many people, and I was craving a sweet treat so I had to check it out. This casual, homey stop features fridges of homemade fruit ice creams and sorbets. It's worth noting that one cup is about $10 so more on the expensive side but the cup gives a decent portion size. My friend ordered the passion fruit orange guava ice cream and I tried the strawberry guava sorbet. The passion fruit orange guava ice cream was amazing! One of the best ice creams me and my friend had eaten in a long time. The strawberry guava was good, but a bit too sweet and icy for me. I'd try the mango ice cream next time I go instead! read more

Henry's Place - Passion Orange Guava ice cream (left) and Strawberry Guava sorbet (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A small hole in the wall sorbet shop! We ordered the lychee mango sorbet here and it was amazing! A little steep at $10 per cup, but it's made from real fruit and we could taste/see super small chunks of the fruit in it. Also love how it's in a styrofoam cup since we were able to walk back to the hotel without it melting very fast. The sorbet isn't icey at all and is very flavorful. Definitely a must try for sorbet lovers. read more

Diehard coffee ice cream lover here. Kona coffee ice cream: 5/5!! Creamy and flavor's so intense. It might've ruined all other coffee ice cream for me, it's that insanely good. After I got a cup and my boyfriend and his mom tasted it, they each got one. Highly recommend!! read more

Cash only. I would come here for the unique flavors. This was on the ice-y side of ice creams but nevertheless a great treat! A super small little shop with sweet workers. read more

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Henry's ice cream is the best ice cream I've had in my life to this day. I was intrigued to see such a small shop with just two freezers full of ice cream in styrofoam cups. There were SO MANY flavors to choose from, I wish I could try them all. The passion orange guava flavor was amazing. It was refreshing and perfectly sweet. The texture was slightly grainy, yet creamy, smooth, and rich, something I've never had before, but loved. You can taste the quality ingredients they use, and I constantly crave their ice cream from California. This is a must have if you are in Waikiki. I'd take a flight just for it. read more

Henry's Place - Passion Orange Guava Ice Cream Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We got the lychee ice cream. It was creamy and refreshing, and tasted exactly like lychee. The ice cream was amazing, but the ice cream was hard to scoop out with the provided plastic spoons, as my brother broke 2. The lady in the front provided us extras thankfully. It's kind of crowded but doesn't matter really as the seating is outdoor. It's very good, I recommend. read more

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Everyone raves about the ice cream and I have to agree. Interesting combination of flavors and said flavors really come through. The endless traffic of people at 8:30pm is a good testament to its popularity. Limited seats outside the store. My only beef - ok, everything is overpriced in Waikiki but I needed some real fruit and got the 3 Mix. For $14, you get a bowl with a false bottom that boosts the actual fruit in it. The 3 mix is essentially pineapple, with half of a small papaya and 2 slices of green kiwi. I would not get that again. I could've purchased 2 papayas for $5 from the market. read more

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Ice cream- we came back after 5 years and the ice cream is still delicious. We got Guava and Chocolate for the little birthday girl. They have lots of different flavors and combination of flavors so plenty for all. They all come in this 8oz or 12oz styrofoam cup which is awesome because it's easy to carry. Not sure what size it was. Sorry. But big enough to share with another person. Trust us. It's a tiny tiny shop. If you. Link while walking or driving you will miss it. Extremely limited street parking but there are a few parking lots around you can use or you can drop off someone to pick up and pay for it...they can loop around and come back to pick you up. Ice cream is $.9.95 each read more

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We found this place by accident as it was right next to our hotel on a recent stay in Waikiki. Upon stumbling across it, we, of course, Yelped it and saw that it had amazing reviews. We were looking for a sweet treat and, lucky for us, our hotel had a full-sized fridge and freezer so we were able to purchase some ice cream and take it back to enjoy at any time. There was a great variety of flavors to choose from and it was a little confusing at first to navigate the freezer, but we were able to figure it out and pick the flavors best suited for our taste buds. We felt it was a little pricey, but we are in Waikiki and we did all enjoy our tasty treats, so we felt it was worth it. The staff could have been a little friendlier and more helpful, but we were able to figure everything out on our own. We'll definitely try and make it back there to try some different and more exotic flavors we've seen on other reviews. read more

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Henry is a true gem, and both the ice cream and sorbet are fantastic. We had the Chocolate Banana ice cream and Passion Orange Sorbet, and they were absolutely delicious. A must-visit on a hot day! read more

This place was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint. Note - no card is accepted. Either bring cash, or I think they took either Venmo or Zelle. It is a little hole in the wall shop that sells freshly cut fruit, sandwiches, and Ice cream and sorbet. There is a wide variety to choose from, and can be overwhelming. We got the lychee sorbet and mango guava sorbet and both were so good! We sat outside on the limited seats and ate our sorbet while people watching at the end of the night. When checking out, we were told that the spoons were compostable and therefore weak, and we were given a few spares. However, by the time we got to the bottom of the sorbet, neither me nor my partner had a fully functional spoon lol so be warned! read more

Henry's Place - Lychee sorbet & mango guava sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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hmmmmm... I found this place on tiktok and thought it looked so cute! we came here after dinner and there was no line. they have a variety of sorbet and ice cream flavors in a fun foam cup. They are cash only and run about $10 a cup. Which is kind of expensive but it is a pretty big amount of ice cream. We got the POG sorbet flavor and.... It was kinda disappointing :( very hard and icey. Flavor wasn't all that special. I would skip next time but I guess glad I tried as there were so many google reviews for this spot. I think I'd rather spend $10 elsewhere tbh! read more

Henry's Place - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't miss visiting Henry's place for a fantastic snack! It's so hard to describe how good everything is!! You can't go wrong with the POG flavor. It's a small little shop in Waikiki, and you must grab a little container of dessert while you walk down to the beach! read more

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This hole in the wall should not be missed if are in the Waikiki area. There was a steady flow of traffic coming through because it seems to be well known to others. Ice creams are served at $10 cash only and are very simple in a Styrofoam cup with the name of the ice cream and the highlight that it is made of real fruit. Texture is not milky/creamy like ice cream but delectable either way, I got the Kona coffee and lychee ice cream and it was spectacular. I did not want to end. It's run by a mom and daughter and you know exactly who is peeling the lychee and who you are supporting. I highly recommend this no frills ice cream spot. read more

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Small mom and pop shop that is unassuming! Their ice cream is homemade, but I would say it's more a sorbet than ice cream as it's more a slush with a grainy texture. We tried ginger, pineapple, pineapple coconut, and strawberry banana. The ginger was my least favorite as the flavor was not prominent. FYI, it's cash only! read more

Henry's Place - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Many different flavors to choose from. Fruity tropical ones to coffee and standard flavors as well. Physically and visually take a look through all the different fridges/freezers before opening up one and letting all the cold air out. They accept cash only here, so be prepared for that. We ordered 2 different flavors which came out to a little less than $20 (price has increased a bit over the years to account for the time and ingredients to make the product). Be careful when holding the cup...the red pen ink ones might transfer to your hands, causing it to stain for a little bit. No frills about it, always a consistently great spot to grab a homemade sorbet or ice cream. read more

Well known freshly made ice cream place in Honolulu. In Waikiki near the outrigger reef hotel. So well known that is was featured in Japanese television. Lots of Japanese tourists every time. My must is the papaya ice cream. Next I wish t try is the durian. My only complaint is that you have to buy a whole pint. Totally kills any idea of sampling different flavors. Great for large parties, not so if it's just one or two. In the end, it is a golden gem, something I always get when in Waikiki, especially during the hot days and night. Bon appetite:) read more

Parking is hard to find as a local since it's in Waikiki. I ended up parking on the Ala Wai to the closest street and walked about 10 minutes to get here. First off it is pricey for ice cream. Similar in size as a solo cup ir cost $10. However after having the first taste I (sorta) understood the price. Passion Orange guava ice cream - it's sweet but not sweet like the canned juice. There's a sorbet version but the ice cream had the same consistency. read more

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Henry's Place is a small mom-and-pop shop that has carved out a niche with their homemade Real Licious (RL) ice creams and sorbets. I tried their homemade ube ice cream. The packaging was a simple cup labeled with a marker. The consistency leaned more toward a sorbet, with a grainy texture that was quite pleasant. The ube flavor was delightful and less sweet than commercial brands. In addition to ube, Henry's Place offers a variety of other local fruit flavors and unique tastes like kona coffee and POG. They also have a selection of sandwiches for a quick bite. A couple of things to note: Henry's Place is cash only, so make sure to bring some with you. read more

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We were staying in the Embassy suite Hilton and would always notice a small crowd going to this small store every night. Out of curiosity, we checked it out and apparently it's very well known for their ice cream! The owner wasn't the friendliest and didn't really give us much input... so do yourself a favor and just grab any flavor ice cream from the refrigerators. We tried lychee ice cream and it was delicious! It almost tastes like it has condense milk in there. Yum! Also, did anyone else had issues with the plastic spoons? The owner gave us 3 and somehow they all broke.. maybe bring yourself a spoon for this occasion. The ice cream melt pretty fast in this warm Hawaii weather. read more

While many come for the ice cream, the real star of the show imho are their fresh fruits. Henry is the prototypical hole-in-the-wall that punches above its weight class, despite the dingy look, hand written menus, old hardware, and sometimes grumpy staff. Whether you are nearby at the beach or shopping a few blocks over, the trip is definitely worth it! Don't get me wrong, their sorbets and ice cream are indeed great but to me the real star of the place is the fruit. Ok a nice, hot day it's very refreshing to bite into the cold, juicy, and flavorful fruits that are fresh, every day! It's a bit pricy but it's a price I'm willing to pay for the quality of the product. read more

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Hidden Gems!!! We love discovering new places and we glad we found Henry's Place! 10|10 So unique and different with packaging and the taste of homemade ice cream. 1|10 Too bad I wasn't prepared for Cash Only but we already there :( So I used the ATM from the shop I believe because it showed on my online statement the name of Henry's Place I got charged for the fees TOTAL $8 for using their ATM. Must be careful. I got charged 2 times and it posted on my online banking statement for withdrawal $20! I wanted to love this place if I didn't have any issues about ATM fees. 8|10 This is a cool spot for ice cream and instagram pictures. read more

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Really nice hole in the wall place. We got pistachio, mango papaya, and cookie butter. My mom who normally does not like ice cream devoured hers. read more

Tried it because it was featured on Instagram. It's a small place. Cashier was loud and a bit rude to the Japanese tourists in front of me. The sorbet was expensive and just alright. No wow factor. It was an okay experience and wouldn't come again. For that price, I could get cake or cookies. read more

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Wanted to try out this place because of the reviews and it did not disappoint! Their lychee sorbet tasted so much like lychee, I was really impressed, it was really refreshing! It's not a sorbet texture though- it's more on the shaved ice texture than ice cream, just as a heads up for anyone looking for ice cream. They only take cash and they have a bunch of other flavors that seem great too! The ice cream quickly melts in the styrofoam cup though, so make sure to eat fast read more

Henry's Place - Lychee sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been forever since we last stopped by here. Visited late, and there were very few selections left. We decided on the Pineapple Guava Sorbet and shared it among the 3 of us. Very fruity and refreshing. Kinda steep price, though, at $9. Note: Be sure to decide what you want before opening the case or risk getting scolded. read more

Henry's Place - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii