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Island Soul Shaved Ice

4.9 (429 reviews)
ModerateShaved Ice
Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Eun H.

If you're on Oahu, Island Soul Shave Ice is easily one of our favorite stops. An absolute must before or after visiting the Bishop Museum (it's only 3-4 minutes away!). The rainbow shave ice was hands-down my kids' favorite out of all the shave ice spots we tried. They loved getting to decorate their own shave ice with three different flavors. It made the experience extra fun and personal. We also tried the cassava pudding and unique flavors like jasmine, taro, and pandan--something totally new for us. As someone coming from Los Angeles, it's actually hard to find something that feels truly different, but this absolutely was. Such a fun and memorable treat! The shop itself is such a vibe! Bright, cheerful, and filled with fun murals that instantly put you in a good mood the moment you walk in. Everything was spotless and well-kept, which I really appreciated. But what truly stood out was the hospitality. The owners were incredibly warm and welcoming. Genuinely above and beyond friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again. Highly recommend!

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Kendal M.

Wanted to get shaved ice before we headed back to the airport. Never have had true Hawaiian shaved ice so my review is less of is it authentic to shaved ice but more of my experience and my thought of this version in particular. Immediately I was impressed by the cleanliness and interior design. 10/10 in regard to those. Super kid friendly, great spots to take pictures etc. The gentleman who made our shaved ice was very friendly and very helpful in helping us choose what we wanted. He even had a toy chest that my daughter enjoyed. Nothing to complain about here but I did have some possible suggestions that could improve operational effectiveness. I believe the items we received looked incredible but the pictures on the menu did not do it justice. Maybe an update to that could help with customer selection. And the only other suggestion would be to improve the curb appeal. It should be apparent that there is a incredible and fun shaved ice place only 10 minutes from the airport! Overall loved my experience and would recommend!

Cami L.

Tried this shave ice while on vacation in Honolulu. Excellent!!! Definately a must visit! The Mother and Son owners were very friendly and helpful with the extensive menu. Great clean, bright establishment!

Rainbow shave ice
Hannah F.

We stopped here to get some shave ice on the way to pick up our car and we're not disappointed! I was a little apprehensive since it's called 'shaved ice' and not 'shave ice' but it was really good! Super cute and family friendly interior, delicious shave ice and excellent customer service. We will definitely come back!

Hot day! Shave Ice is the answer!
leimomi k.

Hot Day! Here is the answer.... good shave on the ice, just how I like it. Home made, no artificial flavors, real cane sugar. This is a really good choice for a healthier shave ice. Healthier because they make their own everything and no artificial nothing. Expect a slightly higher price shave ice or ice shave ( yesssss) but it is so much more tastier.

Lychee shaved ice cream
Nancy R.

Amazing shaved ice. We just stopped here to kill time before heading to the airport and so glad we did. It was so refreshing on a hot day. We got the lychee shaved ice 10/10. Get it with the coconut ice cream inside and it makes it even better! Customer service was also amazing. Def recommend

Sweet & Sour combo
Rodrick F.

This place is so cozy and adorable. Best customer service ! The fresh fruit, sweet and sour combo. The vanilla ice cream at the bottom was everything. Must try!

My friend and I shared the Pandan (from a palm leaf)

I went there for the third time in two months bringing different friends to try the amazing, taste bud-delighting shave ice here. Friends were very happy. I tried the Pandan today. So yummy and I did order it with ice cream like the other two I have tried. The flavors are subtle and not overly sweet. The fresh shaved coconut is a treat as is the coconut cream; they are part of the toppings on the shave ice. My friend's 5-yr-old son overheard me tell the proprietress my goal is to taste all eight varieties by summer's end and added, "with us!." We had a wonderful time!

Treasure box for the kids! So cute!
Susan T.

Great service & flavors were on point! My kids loved the organic sugar rainbow (build your own) and we loved the #4 the strawberry & salted lemon syrup flavored one! It was the best of both worlds! Sweet & salty but worked so well together! Definitely recommend visiting! All the syrups are organically made as well!

#3 watermelon flavor and assorted fruit
Cynthia J.

This shave ice place is different from other shave ice locations. They have set, special bowls, and all of their flavors are made in-house. All of the sugar candies are also homemade and hand cut. The inside is super cute! It's a mixture between beachy, modern, and clean vibe. There's a lot of colors, a large mural painting, and cute wood stools. The customer service is also great! They are very kind and the owner is so sweet. She's a cute, warm person and you can tell she has a passion/enjoys owning her shop. You can feel her pride in her work. I really enjoyed this location and I left full from all the fruit in my bowl.

The best shaved ice!!
Lacey C.

Delicious shaved ice and so pretty!! Very friendly service with excellent recommendations. The artwork inside was fun and colorful and great music to match the vibe. I also loved that they make their syrups in house! The pandan shaved ice with coconut ice cream inside, topped with coconut cream

Vanilla ice cream on the side for my husband :)
Natalie V.

A hidden gem! very fun vibe and great service and yummy treats!! We tried the local favorite and it was so good!

Jennifer M.

An amazing eating experience! I have never seen this type of shaved ice eating experience. We ordered the #1 and you got to self pour all these different type of homemade organic syrups and add all these fun fresh fruit toppings! So fun to control each bite with all of the different syrups and toppings. The owner was amazing and you could tell he really wanted to make our experience amazing. I am so sad we discovered this place on our last day in Honolulu! But we will be back on our next trip! The ambiance of the place was just fun and inviting!

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great shaved ice. really great flavors to choose from . highly recommend for people looking to try something new with shved ice

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Lovely shave ice, attentive staff, short wait, fun and vibrant seating area. Worth the drive for a delicious refreshing dessert

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Fresh, unique, local. Locally sourced fruit, taro, ube and ulu. Best shave ice in Honolulu.

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For the best shave ice in Honolulu, this is definitely the best shave ice in town, you can't miss it.

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