Tried Original Big Island Shave Ice Co. and the flavors definitely lived up to the hype -- the…read moreshave ice was super refreshing and the ice cream was delicious. That said, a couple of downsides took away from the experience. They're only open from 11am to 6:30pm, which feels pretty limited, especially when you're on vacation and trying to fit everything in. Also, be prepared for a wait. The line was wrapped around the corner, and there's only one cashier taking orders. After ordering, you have to move to the side and wait again -- it took about another 15 minutes to actually get our ice cream. Overall, great taste, but the long wait and limited hours make it a bit harder to justify.

This is a really good spot for a refreshing treat, especially after a long day at the beach! I've…read morecome here often, but my review will be solely based on this trip. The ice is incredibly smooth - it's not like other shaved ice that comes in frozen chunks, it's as soft as snow. The flavors were delicious, but my only critique was the ratio of flavors. I got a bowl with mango, lychee, and orange, but there was lots of orange and very little mango, which was a shame because mango was my favorite.

I'll come back soon! Friendly, Quick, Cute, Clean, Plenty of Food…read more Very pleasant! The service was fast and friendly. Several nice ladies on duty. I like the bakery items on display as you first come in, very easy to spot enticing goodies. The coffee was GREAT! I loved the local art, especially the big paintings of jellyfish. I wish I had taken a picture to share here! I had a Nutty Chicken Salad, and I had more food than I could finish. I bought a slice of pumpkin bread to bring home to my hubby. I live in Kailua-Kona, and I will be very happy to take the nice drive up and have lunch here again.

First of all, although Yelp has separate listings, this is the same business as Hamakua Fudge Shop…read more I stopped in based on the generally enthusiastic reviews about the fudge, both here and on other sites. Though it hadn't been my original plan, I ended up getting lunch here, since most other nearby restaurants were closed. This involved a bit of a wait, as when I first arrived the high school kid at the counter said he couldn't make sandwiches, but the owner would likely be in soon -- though he also said she was inconsistent and he couldn't say for sure when. Happily, she was there when I stopped back half an hour later, having confirmed that the only other available lunch options were a food truck whose fare didn't much fit my mood or takeout from the local market. I ordered a turkey sandwich on whole wheat and iced coffee. The coffee was good. The sandwich was barely okay. It was billed as coming with cranberry mayonnaise, and while the mayo had a bit of sweetness, cranberry flavor was not readily apparent. The turkey was weirdly dry and crumbly and the bread was beginning to get stale. All it all it was edible, but that's about it. It came with a small banana, which was a nicer and healthier touch than the chips or pickles you so often get with sandwiches. As I sat there eating, I noticed a sign on the bulletin board, apparently left over from the days when Hawaii had a COVID-19 mask mandate for indoor establishments. The sign used fake language from HIPAA (misspelled as HIPPA -- a dead giveaway) to say, essentially, that they'd just pretend anyone not wearing a mask had a medical reason to not wear one and ignore the public health rule. Why they felt compelled to announce they don't give a bleep about public health a year after any such mandates ended I can't say, but I'm suffering debilitating "Long COVID" symptoms because of the recklessness of idiots like this. So I didn't buy any fudge, tempting as it looked, and instead satisfied my sweet tooth at another business.

My go-to shave ice and ice cream spot on this side of the Big Island!…read more Service is smiley and friendly. I love the different flavors for the shave ice--I always get what I consider to be more Hawaiian or tropical (after all, when in Rome...) Portions are large! In November 2025, I got the 3 flavor guava pineapple and all natural lychee $6 but in the past, I've also enjoyed li hing mui, guava, and lilikoi with mochi (+$1), as well as pina colada! I keep coming back and so should you!

GPS took me to the wrong address.. but I prevailed and found it! Delicious after a day at Hapuna…read morebeach! Coconut ice cream is delicious! The $6 shaved ice 3 flavors is a very generous size. My was so delicious w pina colada , blue vanilla and lilikoi. Sooo yummy.

After stopping by the Farmer's Market across the street, my wife and I walked over to Kula Shave…read moreIce for some shaved ice. As a disclaimer, I'm not the biggest fan of shaved ice because of how sweet the dessert tends to be, and because more often than not, there are a bunch of artificial colors used in the fruit juices. When we looked at the menu, I was impressed and excited to see the emphasis on quality of their ingredients: no artificial flavors or colors, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, and no preservatives. I was sold. Although we were tempted to create our own shaved ice, we ultimately went with "The Local", a soursop and liliko'i combo topped with haupia cream. Between the two flavors, I enjoyed the sour sop side a bit more since it was the one that was less sweet. The cream on top was absolutely delicious, and reminded me of the light and airy frothed milk cream you find on many boba drinks these days. There's a generous amount ladled on top, ensuring you can have some in every bite without having to carefully ration out the cream. Overall, I'm a fan of Kula Shave Ice. Definitely a great dessert to enjoy on a hot day. Worth checking out if you're ever in Hilo.

Wow!!! This place serves awesome shaved ice! You order at the counter. They do not have an indoor…read morespace. You can sit outside on the various benches. We went on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the Hilo Saturday Market. We ordered the Kula Rainbow $12. 10/10 It was delicious. There are public restrooms next door and there is free parking nearby about one block south off on Ponahawai St and Punahoa St. You can also look for street parking. I would definitely return.

Lovely little store selling shaved ice. Acai and coffee…read more Friendly owners and fast service! Their shaved ice is delicious made with homemade syrups and using local flavors. They have a couple of mixed bows - we had the lava flow and the local or you can pick your own flavors. They are very reasonably priced and absolutely worth a visit for delicious shaved ice!

The owners and staff are so sweet. The shave ice is amazing bc their syrups are wholesome and…read morehomemade, just a simple and delicious treat that is more elevated than your run-of-the-mill commercial syruped shave ice. The haupia cream is to die for as a topping. Next to try is the açaí bowl. The outdoor seating is super chill with some partial shade to keep cool in the heat. No fuss no muss. I always look forward to grabbing a treat with my kiddos when we are in town, thank you!!

so delicious! we have been to two out of the three locations and both were quick and the staff were…read moreso nice. get the poi bowl you won't regret it

Let me set the scene: it was raining, around 3 PM, and I was craving shaved ice. I'd been on the…read moreisland for three days and hadn't had the chance yet, so when our tour guide recommended Kula Shave Ice, we decided to give it a try. I was a little disappointed that there weren't many flavor options, but I did appreciate the portion sizes--and they do have condensed milk, which is always a plus. I ordered coconut and strawberry, and my sister went with strawberry. The presentation was beautiful, but I noticed the syrup was very light. I think I'm used to the thicker, sweeter syrups some places use, which makes the flavors more vibrant. This felt more like a lighter, juice-style shaved ice. That's not a bad thing at all--it just wasn't what I was craving, and it didn't quite hit the spot for either of us. That said, this review isn't meant to knock the business at all. I definitely recommend trying it for yourself and ordering what you like. I may have ordered the wrong flavors and probably should've gone with one of their specials (the lava flow sounds like the move). The staff was fantastic, the location was extremely clean, and they even have a small shop, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a good experience--just not quite my personal preference flavor-wise. I wish this business nothing but continued success

Best bang for your buck. The shaved ice here is HUGE!! We couldn't even finish it…read more Lots of shaved ice flavors and ice cream flavors. HAPPY ICEING!!

After snorkeling with turtles, a sweet treat before driving back to Waikoloa was necessary. Da…read moreHawaiian Brain Freeze was worth the wait. It took about 15 or so minutes to get three halo halos, but the flavor, and love thats put in them was delicious! Thankfully, after being in the hot sun there was AC in there as well as seating.

Went for shaved ice stayed for the conversation. Wow this place is A1…read more Owner told us what he recommended to order and let me tell you it was FIRE. He was super nice, we played some putt putt while we waited and as we ate he gave so many ideas of what to do. We already went to do 3 of his suggestions. Snow cone was so good I couldn't take a picture before I started....So you'll just have to go and see for yourself how bomb it is.

This was an amazing spot. The texture is just like snow. I would go every day if I could.read more

Gecko Girls Shave Ice is super good. The ice is really soft, flavors taste awesome and they give…read moreyou a lot. Definitely worth stopping by if you're nearby.

We tried Gecko Girls for the first time in Waikoloa Village, and it turned out to be such a fun…read moresurprise! We stumbled across it when the food court was closed--so yes, shaved ice for dinner... and honestly, no regrets at all. My daughter got the rainbow, my husband went with the lava flow, and I had the cherry blossom. All three were absolutely fantastic--super flavorful, perfectly shaved ice, and really refreshing after a long day. The staff was friendly, the portions were generous, and the flavors tasted fresh and vibrant--not overly sugary like some places. It ended up being one of those unexpected highlights of our trip. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want a cool treat (even if it ends up being dinner )!

Ululani Shave Ice is a chain and it's pretty consistent IMO, so if you've been to one before, then…read morethis location is probably no different re: menu options. That being said, I didn't realize until I got to Courtyard King Kamehameha (where I was staying) that it was actually inside the hotel. It's open to the public, but if you're staying there like my husband and I were, it's super convenient. We ended up going almost every day during our stay. One shave ice was usually enough for us to share, especially after adding ice cream and/or snow cap. A combo we particularly liked was guava, lilikoi, and blue Hawaii with snow cap and macadamia nut ice cream. (We would've liked to add mochi too, but they ran out.) It's a small place, but when it wasn't too busy and it was too hot to sit outside, we enjoyed sitting at the bar stools facing-ish the pool area. There was lots of natural light coming in through the big windows, which made it a nice place to sit for a spell. The staff were friendly and especially patient when it got busy or loud. I imagine they're used to hotel guests and families coming through at all times of day. tl;dr: this Ululani is a solid choice for shave ice and a in super convenient location, especially if you're staying at the hotel.

I loved the texture of the shaved ice. I can't wait to try…read moresome other flavors. The inside of the place is very cool! I love the way the mason jars' lights hanging from the ceiling give the place a unique vibe. If you are staying close by you definitely should definitely stop by.