KoaKai Shave Ice

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I went here to try their hot chocolate specifically! So no shave ice review here They do a toasted marshmallow rim which is super yummy, and you can scoop it into your cup or eat it off the sides. The chocolate itself was pretty rich and had a nice flavor, perfect for the cooler weather we had when I purchased it (couple months ago) The service was welcoming and pretty fast considering both items are pre-made and just need to be poured and torched. The shop is located on an unassuming street corner, and street parking is your only option so it may be tricky depending on time of day. There wasn't any outdoor seating so it's definitely something you take to go I'll have to come back sometime soon to try their shaved ice, they have so many options! read more

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6 months ago

If you're in Long Beach and craving something sweet, refreshing, and absolutely next-level, you have to stop by KoaKai Shave Ice! This place is truly a gem. The shave ice here is unbelievably soft -- it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors are vibrant and delicious. You can tell there's so much care put into every cup. I love how customizable everything is too... you can build the perfect combo every time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation, even if you just stopped by on your lunch break. I'm officially obsessed -- this is hands down my new favorite spot for a sweet treat in Long Beach. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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Wow thank you so much for this amazing review. We’re incredibly…

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Nick R.

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Authentic shave ice and the people are wonderful! The most perfect afternoon treat. Sweetened condensed milk on top is a MUST!

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All around 5 stars The employees were so sweet and kind they were patient Service was decently fast This is by far the best shaved ice I've had since my trip to Hawaii The mochi was delicious, fresh fruit, good flavors that don't taste fake if that makes sense! I recommend you go and if there isn't outdoor seating bring a chair and enjoy with everyone on the sidewalk Good environment all around read more

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Sarith Y.

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Kate K.

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It was my first visit and the staff were very friendly while I perused the menu and answered all of my questions! I ended up deciding on the taro Twist but subbing ube syrup instead of banana. While the menu price is for the large size, you can also order the signature menu items in a small, which I did. The shaved ice was delicious! I walked over to the location and although they do have a few tables and seats outside I decided to walk home. Unfortunately the bowls are not the sturdiest and I ended up losing about a quarter of my shaved ice when the bowl collapsed in my hands and created a landslide. So maybe eat your ice there, or hold gently in both hands. This is definitely not a walk-and-eat kind of dish. Even losing a bunch to the sidewalk, the small bowl was still big enough to filling and very good. I will be back! read more

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Sarith Y.

Hi Kate, thank you for visiting us and for sharing your experience!…

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Rachel B.

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Stopped by today because I was craving something cold and it did not disappoint! I got a Keiki size with Tiger's Blood and Hawaiian Dream; such a perfect combo for a hot day. The ice was super soft and fluffy, and they added just the right amount of syrup (not too sweet, not too light). Definitely hit the spot. I'll for sure be coming back! read more

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Kelly G.

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Such a sweet spot! The place itself is small, but there are a few tables outside to sit. They have a nice variety of flavors and add ons and their portions are generous. The staff is also very friendly and helpful, would definitely come back for more! read more

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David T.

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Extremely friendly service with incredible shaved ice! As of now they are my top place to grab some shaved ice. They're in the corner of Walnut & Wardlow with a cute ambiance to it so you won't miss it. read more

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Kristen H.

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So yummy. All syrups and shaved ice were delicious. There is no inside and no where to sit, not a problem for adults, but difficult for kids to manage a large mound of ice. We lost half of our shaved ice to the floor. Also it's located on the corner of 2 bigger streets which was a little challenging while waiting for our order with a little one. Over all we would come back. read more

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Carolyn M.

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Full bold flavored syrups/juices and the softest shave ice in SoCal. At least from what I've tried. They make the mochi in house too. Can't wait to go back, I tried POG, melon and cracked with coconut cream and mango condensed milk. They also have li hing mui powder you can add in top. Will definitely be back. read more

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Sarith Y.

Thank you so much Carolyn! This truly means a lot to us. We’re so…

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Jhenevieve C.

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My fave local Hawaiian shaved ice stand! So many delicious and unique flavors. You can customize your own or order one of their creations- you can't go wrong either way. The people working are always super friendly! I feel like I'm part of their ohana haha. A couple of tables for seating but you won't be sitting down for long with how fast you'll devour your shaved ice! read more

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Sarith Y.

Aloha Jhenevieve, reading your review truly made our day. Mahalo for…

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George R.

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Pop up style Hawaiian shaved ice in the heart of Long Beach. I try to make a stop here after work or whenever I can to try one of their signature flavors. Hand shaved and crafted, it will be a wait but always worth it. They are always happy to help with recommendations and always connect with customers. I can't wait until they get a location to permanently set up shop. read more

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Jason G.

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Being so close to my house I had to try this Hawaiian shaved ice spot! Located on the corner of Walnut Ave and Wardlow Rd, and connected to an eyebrow salon, KoaKai Shave Ice is open during the afternoon most days and serves right outside of their window. With Hawaiian music playing softly from a Bluetooth speaker disguised as a rock, and 3 folding chairs on the corner, you're transported to Hawaii (minus the beach, palm trees, and $800 plane ticket). On to my 3-tier review! Quality: A+ The shaved ice is light, almost like fresh snow. The ingredients tasted like fresh puréed fruits and the condensed milk gives it that creamy sweet finish that defines Hawaiian shaved ice. Today we tried the MangoBerry, Kona coffee, PunchBerry, and Tropical Breeze bowls. The fruity bowls were exactly as I described with fresh fruit puree sauces and condensed milk with little popping boba & fresh sliced fruits adorning the rim. The Kona coffee bowl was very good too with a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the bottom. I'd compare it to like having a McDonald's McCafe Coffee in shaved ice form. Very sweet, very coffee (if that makes sense). The quality of ingredients is on par with some of the best shaved ice that I've had in Hawaii. Price: B The MangoBerry bowl was the most expensive item on the menu at $10.50. Other bowls ranged between $8-10. The amount of shaved ice is about right if it was $8, but for $10.50 I expected a smidge more. Maybe it's inflation but $11 for shaved ice seems steep to me. Service: A Like I said, it's just a window and the person working the cashier, so service is solely judged on my interaction with the employee and the time we waited. We were greeted very warmly and given plenty of time to decide without feeling rushed. After putting in our order they asked if we had a punchcard, which we didn't, so they gladly gave us one and stamped 4 orders out. 4 more and we get a free bowl! I love loyalty programs and ones that are actually attainable. The only criticism I give is the wait time. Not sure if a 10-15min wait for shaved ice is normal, but maybe because they were shaving the ice fresh? As we waited the line grew to about 8 people, so I hope they sped up the process to meet the demands. Overall a pleasurable customer service experience. Overall: A With high quality ingredients and excellent customer service, KoaKai Shaved Ice delivers Hawaii to you in a small bowl of ice cold creamy-fruity goodness. The price might make you take a second look being a couple dollars more than you'd expect, but it beats paying for an $800 plane ticket to Hawaii! So why not have a little taste of Hawaii without leaving California? Mahalo KoaKai! I highly recommend ya! read more

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Liz G.

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I happened to be driving down Wardlow Road and was stopped at a red light and looked to my right and saw a little hole in the wall with people hanging out and Hawaiian shaved ice being made. I was surprised. I finally tried it on Valentine's Day and it was so delicious. I'm so happy that there's a place like this since "The Fresh Shave" from Kauai left Long Beach. The texture is super super soft and it reminded me of being in Kona at the Ironman start eating my Hawaiian shaved ice that was super super soft. Easy to order and friendly staff. read more

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Sarith Y.

Thank you, Liz! So glad you found us and that it brought back Kona…

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Vivan A.

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Such an amazing corner shop with delicious and authentic shaved ice as well as exceptional service! The place was nicely decorated and busy as well. We order just one Keiki bowl with Tiger's blood and some toppings, and it was absolutely delicious, the house-made mochi especially. They did only put one flavor out of the two in our initial order, but made up for it by giving us a whole other keiki bowl with the other flavor, plus some extra mochi. An incredible hidden gem and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty shaved ice and great service! read more

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2nd review for KoaKai. It's been a few months. And, look (pics), I ended up getting the same thing, because the first Blue Coconut Dream was still lingering in my fond memories. They also let me try their Matcha Chocolate Strawberries! Yum. Hubby ordered a Li-Hing and really liked his. I'm so happy to see this sweet couple is going strong with their small businesses and wish them well. Though they are a walk-up window, they've added a few places to sit outside to enjoy their fluffy creations since my last visit. Get there early, as their hours are limited and flavors run out. We were lucky to sneak in right before they packed up, and were able to catch their smiling faces serving up a quality product right up til the end. read more

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Sarith Y.

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you…

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Laura D.

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Hot chocolate too! KoaKai you are outdoing yourself. It was amazing! Hubby brought it home, so not sure what kind it is. My guess is cookies and marshmallows. read more

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Sarith Y.

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Nadine D.

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Brought me back to Hawaii as well as the soft shaved ice from the snow balls in NOLA. The flavors and the fruit and or drizzles of crème make these treats so refreshing and enjoyable I definitely will be back. read more

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Michelle L.

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This shave ice really reminds me of the shave ice from Hawai'i! A family business, staff was very friendly and accommodating! They serve large portions for regular size, definitely worth the visit. I hope they expand to a store because I'll be back! read more

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Momo T.

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Consistently delicious! They also take time to make each order super cute, regardless of the size. However, I do not recommend getting it to go. I felt like I only got half of the order last time I got it to go. It is a bit of a wait but worth it. read more

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Amy M.

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This is such a great hidden local gem. The staff is friendly and helpful. The menus is pretty straight forward and everything looks good (have yet to try all the flavors ). It's outdoor and small but perfect for a sweet treat. The area is clean with a small stand with utensils and water with some seating. They have two sizes but the small is DEFINITELY a good portion (I got the large and could barely finish it). They have seasonal flavors in which I got the guava flavor and it's SO delicious. Pricing is pretty fair and varies depending on what you're getting. Overall I'd recommend this place since it's super kid friendly. read more

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Katirina K.

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SOOOO YUMMY!! i ordered a regular sized shave ice with flavors lilikoi, li hing gummy bear, and lychee and added mochi, mango ice cream, strawberry puree, strawberries, and mango condensed milk. the ice was the perfect texture and the flavors were nice and evenly spread through the dessert. also the MOCHI WAS SO GOOD!!! service was amazing and the girl taking my order was so patient with me :) good amount of seating outside too! will def come back again!! read more

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Thank you so much, Katirina! We’re so happy you loved your shave ice…

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Just like how they have it on the island. Glad we got one not far from us. We live in the city of Orange, and drove to Long Beach to give KoaKai Shave Ice a try and it did not disappoint one bit. The gentleman who took care of us was very pleasant, forgive me for not remembering your name. Small spot but, enough to whip up these cold gems! Well done, KoaKai Ohana! read more

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Hi Kristina, thank you so much for making the drive from Orange. That…

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That was BOMB!! We got a keiki sized BYO with POG and lemonade flavors, plus condense milk, mochi, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream. It was soooo good. Perfect for a hot day like today! We are def coming back. My husband ordered and he said the service was good, they were really nice. There was also a good amount of people lining up. The experience really makes you feel like you're in Hawaii. I really really liked their mochi, it tasted freshly made and kind of reminded me of a Filipino espasol. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Super yummy Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Long Beach! The workers always say aloha and they're so friendly. The Hawaiian music always gives such a nice island vibe. A great spot for the summer months to come read more

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Sarith Y.

Aloha Judi, thanks so much for the love. We are stoked you enjoyed…

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Shelley A.

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We're addicted! Always such a refreshing and delicious treat! We love their Taro Twist flavor but love any combo we build ourself. Not only is the shaved ice yummy but the owners are always so happy and friendly. read more

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Sarith Y.

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Melissa Y.

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Like a taste of the islands in our backyard! So glad this stand is here in LB. Affordable, tasty, and authentic! I love my li hing and POG! read more

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Sarith Y.

Aloha Melissa. Mahalo for the kind words and for supporting our…

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Kiana R.

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The shave ice was so soft and perfect. The people were really nice and gave us complimentary mochi. I do wish there were more tables/chairs. I'm glad they have warmers. read more

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A Foodie F.

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Creamy, soft Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Caught a glimpse on my IG feed and went for their after dark hours. The family there are all smiles which I always appreciate very much. Thank you for serving us! read more

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This place is so good, it's like I'm in Hawaii. I would suggest coming during the earlier hours because they can sell out, their shaved ice is THAT good. read more

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Sarith Y.

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Olivia M.

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The best shaved ice in Long Beach hands down. The texture of the shaved ice is unbelievably soft and fluffy, just like the authentic Hawaiian shaved ice I remember from vacation. It's not the crunchy, snow cone kind; it's the real deal. The staff are also super friendly, and the vibe is laid-back and welcoming. If you're in Long Beach, do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

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So good! This place is a must try, I like how they layered the flavors so everything had a flavor and not just ice! read more

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Hi Krista, thank you so much for the sweet review! We’re so glad you…

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Nixon B.

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KOAKAI IS AMAZING! My family and I are obsessed with this place. The owners/staff are very friendly and welcoming. The ice is finely shaved which makes for an enjoyable snow cone. The syrups are not overly sweet and they don't make you feel sickly at all! May God bless this business. read more

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Madison N.

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10/10! Highly recommend, super friendly staff with authentic Hawaiian style shaved ice. Great flavors and fresh mochi topping! We will definitely be back! read more

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This place is all hype, no substance. We tried their popular mango coconut shaved ice & another with 3 flavors including an upgrade to their house made flavor. It was sooo underwhelming. On a hot day, we appreciated the ice, but the flavor was weak, & unimpressive. The line was long, with no place to sit but directly on the sidewalk where traffic was passing fast. (Yes there are 2-3 folding chairs, which are taken up. Nothing on the side of the building. That would take too much common sense) They give you a gearm-y vibrator thing so you know when your order is ready, which is helpful because you have to wait 15-20 minutes to get your shaved ice! I really wanted to like this place. Did not bring back any good island vibes from fond memories of a Hawaiian vacation. Maybe they were having a bad day. Will try again & update if my score changes. I'm the meantime, I'm scratching my head wondering... How can you goof so badly on something so simple? Such a shame. read more

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Melissa C.

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Best shaved ice I've had outside of Haleiwa, Hawaii! The flavors were on point & not overly sweet or syrupy. Great selection of toppings. The service was just as wonderful as the shaved ice. The team of 3 behind the counter treated me like a friend. Looking forward to Koa Kai finding a permanent home & being part of our Cal Heights neighborhood. read more

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Our family was very excited to know that an authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice business was opening up in our neighborhood. Being consistently GREAT is often not always easy for any type of food establishment, well- KoaKai Shave Ice has actually delivered GREAT every time we have visited. We have also brought several friends to try it out and they all LOVE it. We are sooooooooo happy that they are a part of our community - we would love for them to continue to flourish and STAY here ( selfishly for us lol!) Please support this local small business, they are wonderful. read more

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Armando L.

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Aloha! KoaKai is an excellent addition to the neighborhood! Food: I ordered the pineapple breeze. It's really refreshing and not super sweet at all! Service was outstanding and friendly! Everyone there was super nice, helpful, and energetic. Great vibes! Ambiance: small, cool concept with all orders taken through a window! read more

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Hannah C.

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The shave ice at KoaKai is incredibly soft that it literally melts in your mouth, which I love because the flavors blend well. They carry premium flavors from Hawaii and have ORGANIC house made flavors also. My favorite thing here is their toppings. They have locally sourced fruits! You can taste the freshness and they complement the shave ice flavors great. I've been to Hawaii a few times and they don't even have fruits for toppings lol. Service was great, super friendly staff. If you're looking for Hawaii shave ice definitely check this place out. Thanks for opening in Long Beach, we needed Hawaii vibes here! (I tried the "P.O.G" (Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava) with condensed milk, mochi, and mango) read more

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1544 E Wardlow Rd
Long Beach, CA 90807
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Hours

What time does KoaKai Shave Ice open?

KoaKai Shave Ice opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Friday.KoaKai Shave Ice opens at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does KoaKai Shave Ice close?

KoaKai Shave Ice closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.KoaKai Shave Ice closes at 8:00 PM on Friday.KoaKai Shave Ice closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu, Sat 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMFri 3:00 PM - 8:00 PMSun 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Does KoaKai Shave Ice take credit cards?

Yes, KoaKai Shave Ice takes credit cards.

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Does KoaKai Shave Ice have catering options?

Yes, KoaKai Shave Ice does have catering options.

Does KoaKai Shave Ice have a drive thru?

Yes, KoaKai Shave Ice has a drive thru.

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Does KoaKai Shave Ice allow dogs?

Yes, KoaKai Shave Ice allows dogs.

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Does KoaKai Shave Ice have parking?

Yes, KoaKai Shave Ice has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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At KOAKAI Shave Ice, we are proud to bring you the authentic taste of Hawaiian-inspired shave ice, a refreshing treat with deep roots in both Hawaiian and Japanese traditions. Shave ice first made its way to Hawaii with Japanese plantation workers in the 19th century, who brought with them the art of creating finely shave ice treats. Over time, this simple delight evolved to include the tropical flavors and vibrant spirit of Hawaii, making it a beloved local favorite. We honor these traditions by offering flavors made from real Hawaiian fruits and by staying true to the origins of this special treat. Our signature syrups like lilikoi, li-hing, and coconut are inspired by the islands’ bounty, allowing us to share a taste of Hawaii with you here in Long Beach. As we continue to serve the community, we do so with the utmost respect and appreciation for the Hawaiian culture that has inspired our business. Through our flavors and our approach, we hope to share not just shave ice, but a celebration of the rich history behind it. We are committed to ensuring that Hawaiian culture is recognized and honored in everything we do.

History

Established in 2024.

KOAKAI Shave Ice & Sweets was founded in 2024 with a passion for bringing the authentic flavors of Hawaiian-inspired shave ice and handcrafted sweets to the Long Beach community. What started as a small pop-up grew from a deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture, using high-quality ingredients, real fruit syrups, and a commitment to making every treat special. Inspired by childhood memories and the love for island flavors, KOAKAI offers a taste of Hawaii with a unique twist, blending traditional shave ice with delicious, handcrafted desserts. As we continue to grow, our goal is to create a welcoming space where family, friends, and the community can enjoy a refreshing treat made with care.

Review Highlights - KoaKai Shave Ice

“We got a keiki sized BYO with POG and lemonade flavors, plus condense milk, mochi, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream.”

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