The store is located to the left of Times, in the corner. Plenty of parking and a beautiful view of the mountains. That's the only reason I gave 2 stars. Customer service is terrible. I'll explain later. Before we even went to the location, we yelped it. We saw they had Açaí bowls and shaved ice. When we walked up to the store, the front window had all the items that was "available." I'll post the picture. When we walked in, we asked the older man if we could have 2 Açaí bowls. He yelled and said it's not açaí bowls, it's only the bottom part...NO FRUITS! My daughter pointed at the picture that had an açaí with fruit, right behind the old man. He said no fruits!! Ok fine, so we are still getting charged $8.60 for a medium size cup of only the açaí and no fruits? That's pretty expensive. Even the very best açaí bowls with fruit aren't that much!!! So we decided on the shaved ice, he said we don't sell shaved ice here! Now I'm really confused. Maybe they use too. But all the Yelpers/customers had pictures of shaved ice and açaí bowls. Our 4 girls decided on the ice cream that was in the deep freezer by register. The older lady kept shutting the freezer door on my girls because they took too long to decide. It's not like the ice cream was going to melt in 30 seconds, but whatever. Never again will I come here! The pictures I posted are of the front windows. Each picture, I zoomed in closer so you can finally see the "sign" that says no açaí bowls! I circles it in red. They definitely need to update pictures inside and out as well as the yelp account. read more

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If you're ever in Kaneohe, you've got to stop here! This spot has been one of my favorites for years. They've got the best boba (melon is my go-to), plus all the classic treats that bring back the best childhood memories of my favorite crackseed store. The owners are always so kind and welcoming whenever I come in with my kids, which makes it even better. Hoping they're open tomorrow because I'm already craving my local favorites again! Oh, and if you haven't tried lihing sauce, I could never find it anywhere, but they have it here. I put it on my mochi crunch, and let me tell you, it's so ono!! read more

Today was a Saturday and they were open...thankfully! Honestly I got that scared feeling my aunty would give me when I was a kid and never wash my feet before going in her house in this store. Went for shaved ice but never see one machine behind the counter and so we settled on one Icee. Went to go grab and uncle was like "I'll get it for you". Was kind of surprising...I can see how people might think these guys is rude n stuff but to me...this is like...REAL local Asian because when we got out the store and took a sip I swear this was the BEST Icee I ever had in my life. The texture of the mix was soft like one mix between a slurpee and one shave ice and wasn't too sweet or too watery. To me, it was PERFECT! I would definitely drive over here from town just to get their Icee. This place is a gem and so are the people working here! read more

I would give it 0 stars . The old guy is always grouchy (like retire if customers coming in to buy thing makes you irritated) THATS HOW YOUR MAKING MONEY ?! & The candies are overpriced for a small amount . read more

This is a cute little snack shop located in Kaneohe next to the DMV. Honestly I'm never out in this neck of the woods, but my daughter was trying to get her drivers permit which was delayed several months due to COVID-19. Anyway, I digress. The snack shop looks like it has quite a variety of treats, but the actual shop is closed and you can only buy things through a window now. I get it since the owners are older and don't wanna get sick from people coming into their tiny shop. Anyway, it was such a hot day and we're at the DMV for literally three hours. I ended up buying bubble tea. I purchased the regular milk tea which was delicious and a much thicker consistency than I was used to having. More like a smoothie than a water down drink. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely come back to get another bubble tea if I'm back in this neck of the woods! read more

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Smoothies are pricey but the acai & the pitaya I know for sure are made from the actual frozen fruit. They use just the right amount of sugar, not too much. And I love how they tie the napkin around the cup. I call it their signature napkin tie. Very tasty & refreshing ! The couple are friendly & always nice. read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop - Pitaya (dragonfruit) - Desserts Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Now that I live on the Windward Side of Oahu, I'm appreciating Ko'olau Center more! It's very close to Windward Mall - just a few minutes' drive on Kahekili Highway and you're there! It's across from the entrance to Valley of the Temples and Kyoto-In Temple. Just look for McDonald's, turn in to Hui Iwa Street, and turn left. Times Grocery Store will be on your right. Consolidated Theater will be straight in front of you. There's also a karaoke place, a Driver's License office, Subway, Ninja Sushi, Chinese Food, and Times Coffee Shop. Other businesses include a nail salon, Hina Mauka and a dialysis center. There's a great variety of shops here. The only drawback might be the access. Kahekili Highway is a bottleneck since there's only one lane of traffic each way. Just avoid the going home rush and you'll be fine! read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop - Look for this sign for the entrance - Desserts Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I literally feel like a kid in a candy shop when I'm there. A big selection of treats. Love the boba drinks

It was okay. Had the mango smoothie w/boba and a lychee smoothie w/boba. The boba was hard and not very fresh. It's a small mom and pop store and they are super nice and a cute store, but I don't think I will be returning. read more

No shaved ice Not easy to find Is it by the grocery? It does t seem like it. When you put shaved ice in it directs you to this shop. read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop is located right next to the Ko'olau DMV and Longs. It's a little more out of the way for most people, and I honestly wouldn't come here unless I was coming here to go to the DMV (there isn't much more in the little shopping center it is located in. I went in to grab some snacks while my boyfriend went to the dmv. I noticed a lot of their crack seed comes from thailand or malaysia. I'm guessing they buy wholesale from many other asian countries and repackage the crack seed at their store. It's good that they label which ones come from which places though. I don't really trust crack seed from places like thailand (I've been to thailand, I've seen some things I can't unsee), so I opted for some crack seed that was said to be from SIngapore and another from Hong Kong. Both my selections were yummy. I liked the selection of other li hing mui and mango, etc. so I'll probably be back to search the racks for more items from singapore or hong kong, maybe even taiwan. They have other packaged snacks in addition to shave ice and boba. It didn't seem like a very popular place, and it's kind of sad that little businesses like this are becoming few and far between. I mean, I know Longs sells crack seed too, so I guess they added the shave ice and boba to differentiate themselves. I'd still rather come to places like this to get crack seed than Longs. :) read more

Mr. And Mrs. Lee of the former Lee's BBQ continue their top notch customer service at the Koolau Snack Shop. They are the kindest Asian business owners I've ever met!! Not just great business people but also after getting to know them the many times I've visited, I can honestly say I don't think there's anyone whose stepped in their shop and not had a good experience. I love seeing the happy little kids that go there with their parents after school for their treat and on numerous occasions the Lee's are so kind that they "hook up" =p their little customers. One time I saw a mom and her little girl come in for a soda and the little girl was sad asking her mom if she could get an icee and the mom said no because she didn't have enough money with her and I guess Mr and Mrs Lee knew them so Mr Lee have her a cute kid sized icee! The little girl was so happy!! The Good- Always fast and friendly customer service! The Better- They suggested different bubble drink flavors every time I visited, depending on what mood I was in for the day, eventually finding my perfect flavor- Honeydew and Taro mixed bubble drink!! The Best- After tasting every bubble drink that has received good reviews on the Windward side, Koolau Snack shop is #1 for me and almost every person I refer!! read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop - One of my fave's Taro bubble drink!! - Desserts Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

This little neighborhood shopping Strip Mall can be decieving, but it actually has quite a few shops that should suit your amenities. The 2 anchors is Times Market, which convenient if you live in the Koolau, Ahuimanu, Kahaauu area and you don't want to drive to Safeway. I do like their local produce,and their wine is Fujioka's. It does lack in the meat and bakery department and specialty items. Entertaiment-We also prefer to see movies at our Consolidated 10 Theaters because it's never crowded. For Beauty-They have a Supercuts for hair, Koolau Nails and Wellness Center that has massages, yoga, Zumba and JuJitsu classes. My dentist Dr. Brown has been there for the last 12 years I've been here, and more. Food- For breakast, they have Time's Restaurant, local food, L & L Drive-in and Pakele's. The Temple Valley Chinese Restaurant & Ninja Sushi for Asian, Subway and McDonald's for a quick fix, Koolau Snack shop for goodies, and the ever so popular Steak & Chicken & Garlic Shrimp plates at Time's every Saurday and Sunday. Even food for your pet's at Eastside Supply Pet food. And if you need a new Driver's liscence or take a test, they have the least crowded DMV on the island! So next time you pass by, drive in and see what fancys your palate! read more

Arrived at 10:30 am after not being able to find anyplace open serving acai. The man working advised they only make acai smoothies not bowls, and that the person who makes them doesn't come in until 12pm. Otherwise its just a small convenience store carrying the usual packaged snacks etc. read more

First time stopping by, got lured in by the little bags of malt balls. 4oz bags of coffee&creme and mint cookie malt balls for $2.69 each. Then the damn chocolate covered gummy bears called out to me! So I gave in, $4.29 for a 4oz bag I think that's kinda high but oh so good. Lots of different seeds and snacks including shave ice and icee. I will definitely be back. read more

This is a SUPER impressive candy shop! It's hidden away, literally, tucked in a strip mall off the highway in Oahu, but it's fairly easy to find on foot (not so easy by car). And since the plaza is normally not that busy, you can find parking fairly easy. Mr. and Mrs. Lee who sit behind the counter are really sweet old folks, who are very helpful! I asked where I could find the nearest bathroom and Mrs. Lee gave me specific instructions to go upstairs in the grocery store near by. Inside, it has literally a plethora of snacks and a huge fridge of drinks. There is literally everything you could want in there! Chips, both of local varieties and the conventional mainland ones. Candies in bags, bars, and little containers. Li hing powder and dried plums. Icees. Chocolate. And the drinks fridge had sodas, Starbucks frappes, and a whole bunch of other things you'd need for a road trip. You can even get acai bowls! While I didn't get anything for myself, my husband picked up some super rare white chocolate M&Ms and a frappe to keep him awake after a long drive. Overall, a very cute little store and a great place to pick snacks for a day on the road. read more

Super sweet owners! Love coming here, especially on hot days. If you're lucky you'll get a Shaveice, recently the "no shave ice" sign has been up. Icee and bubble drinks are also delicious. One of my favorite shave ice spots on the island. Always soft and tasty! Must try the lihing mui and melon flavor read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop - Acai & icee - Desserts Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

this place da best! there are so many snacks and the owners are super sweet and helpful. Definitely make a pit stop here if you're in the area to stock up on all the hawaiian goodies that you need read more

The best snack shop on the windward side!!! I grew up going here all the time and mr & Mrs Lee basically saw me grow up! They have the best snacks and bubble tea and icee floats (get it w li hing powder and juice, da buggah is ono). I moved to Washington and been homesick so I've ordered online from their shop and they even gave me a few extra bags of snacks! I miss living up the road from this place the sweetest snacks and even sweeter owners!!! read more

Mr and Mrs Lee are so welcoming and friendly! They have the best selection of sweets and the acai bowl is not to be missed!! read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop - Pitaya bowl - Desserts Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Koolau Center is great. It has changed so much over the years. I think many people would consider this to be near temple valley in Kahaluu, which is on the windward side where i grew up. I like this center because of the excellent shops that are here, they have a times, korean bbq resturaunt called "Bob's Korean BBQ" and even a Hawaiian food resturaunt which used to be "Masa and Joyce" but recently changed to another resturaunt. Another highlight of this town square is the theater. While Koolau Theatre may not always provide the most up-to-date and advanced technology in cinematics today, its is very much a peaceful movie theater with plenty of room and seating. I have never had to show up very early to get a good seat for a show. Along with the various restaurants and theater in the spotlight center of Kahaluu, there is also a times super market, which may supply most of your grocery needs. Although do not come here looking for great deals on poke, because it is quite pricier than other places and previously frozen. The town center itself, is really laid back, and it brings about a feeling as if you're entering the country zones of the island. Surrounded by the beautifu Koolau mountain ranges and temple valley cementery, temple valley may not offer the same variety as ala moana center but is great place to bring the family to relax, watch a movie and grab a bite to eat. HANA HO koolau center! read more

Koolau Center is located across Valley of the Temples in Kahaluu. Plenty of parking with a mix of various stores and services to include Times Supermarket, Subway, McDonald's, a snack shop, local gift shop, karaoke, driver's license testing location, dental office, nail salon, dialysis center, theater, and a handful of restaurants for Hawaiian, local, sushi, and Chinese food. I'd say the best part of the Center is the Consolidated Theater. read more

Ko'olau Snack Shop took the place where Goodie Corner used to be during the time I was growing up. I missed those daily shave ice/candy/icee trips with my Grandpa! Good thing Mr. and Mrs. Lee - formerly of Lee's BBQ glory - decided to revive this old candy store. Right next to Ko'olau Theatre in Temple Valley, this place satisfies your afternoon snack/candy cravings or pre-movie bargain purchasing (I HATE buying my BF $5 1OZ packages of Sour Patch Kids)! Mrs. Lee also makes mochi, pumkin mochi, and the pickled mango (w/li hing) on ice and ready to grab and go. Buy local, buy cheap, buy yummy! Let's go ppl! read more

A store filled with childhood memories :) Always a joy to come here whenever we're on this side of the island

No more shaved ice.... and that makes me a sad panda :-( On the other hand, they have awesome crackseed and li hi mui candy selections! My boyfriend was excited to find li hi mui strawbery puffs (his favorite). Sadly, most places don't carry them anymore. Prices here aren't that bad so if you're having a sugar craving, make sure to stop by here :-) With that being said, it can be a little difficult to find. Their sign is hidden behind another business's..... but it's in the first corner on the right after passing Times Supermarket. If I'm back in area, I'll stop by again to pick up candy :-) read more

Great lil stop for the ideal bottle of soda and chips right in the lil heart of kahaluu!

This is a great hole-in-the-wall shop to get a shave ice and fulfill your local-snack cravings. On our way back from Kualoa Ranch we were craving shave ice, especially after a accident caused huge traffic and a power outage on our way back. Their shave ice is really sweet! They make sure every piece of ice gets drenched. This is both good and bad. Good: Sweet and no "just-ice" spots Bad: More calories. Regardless, the experience with the guy (Mr.Lee) and the shave ice were good, Highly recommended if you need a quick fix. read more

Hard to find. On the left of the supermarket - you can't see it from your car. Shave ice is amazing.

Mr and Mrs Lee are the nicest people ever and their store is so cute! We stopped by for some crack seed and candy before seeing a movie at the theater next door. We also got an acai smoothie (with fresh fruit!) and bubble tea. Everything was great :) read more

Come to Ko'olau Snack Shop (right next to Times Supermarket in the Ko'olau Shopping Center, across from Temple Valley) for the BEST shaved ice and bubble tea. The shaved ice is super-finely ground, with lots of yummy syrup. You can add azuki, condensed milk, li hing mui or ice cream. The store also has your traditional local snacks like fresh li hing mango, spam musubi, and butter mochi. Going to the movie? Grab a hot dog to go, or a fresh bag of hurricane popcorn made on the spot. Need something extra for dinner? Ko'olau snacks even sells Korean side dishes like kim chee and seaweed. It's a mom & pop shop, so if you go just a couple of times, Mr and Mrs. Lee will definitely recognize you and welcome you in! read more

This place has everything to satisfy your cravings...shave ice, bubble tea, candy, chips, crack seed, energy drinks and so much more. My only request would be to add mochi balls as an option for their shave ice. Very inexpensive and the portions are generous! read more

The man and lady who own the shop are always so sweet. I've only been there a few times and they remember me! This is a great place for shave ice and snacks! read more

Soft, buttery shave ice with plenty of flavor- now that's what I'm talking about! Park at the grocery store and it is literally in the corner. They have a window to order shave ice at so you don't even have to go inside. They have several topping flavors: your usual condensed milk but also chocolate and caramel. I was tempted to go with something different, but settled on my usual snow cap. Flavors are pretty standard, although there was a sign for ling hing mui flavor, we didn't try it. The shave ice is literally bursting with flavor. They go over it several times so you will never get that rough patch of ice like you might get elsewhere. Portions were a good size, and it was the perfect treat. Not a lot of places to sit, my husband and I ended up walking around the shopping center which was fine for us but might be hard if you have a little one. All in all, I will definitely remember this place when we are on the windward side. read more

Beware of cell phone thieves. Just had mine taken from McDonalds (temple valley). Not recovered.....yet. I will not stop looking and posting. You phone thieves simply have no self conscience. You live with your own ugly-ness in taking what's not yours. Shame on you! What a shameful life you must live. You are a disgrace to your family and to this island. If anyone out there has any information on stolen phones, please report it to your nearest PD. Mahalo for reading this post. read more

Seriously, of all the shave ice I had in Hawaii, this place had the best. Another yelper described their ice as "buttery" and that is a good description. Added azuki beans and mac nut ice cream and I was in heaven. This guy is doing it right. read more

I enjoy going to this shopping center, everything's there. I really like the little girl that sells papers on Sundays in front of the Times store. Gives a down home feel. read more

Always a great stop for yummy bubble tea drinks. All sorts of seeds to satisfy that li hing mui craving! Lots of snacks, icees, & shave ice for the kiddies too. read more

This place is great for any occasion, any time of the day. They have energy drinks to fuel your work day, shave ice, icee and bubble tea for those hot summer days, crackseed/lihingmui snacks, chocolates and candies, ciggerettes, and much much more. I love how organized the store is, and how quick it is to get what you need and be out the door with it. read more

Went to the Snack Shop because of the 5 star rating. Unfortunately, my experience was not pleasant. The owner is grouchy and has an angry/impatient tone of voice. I ordered the shaved ice and it was overly sweet & expensive. $4. I had better and cheaper elsewhere. I witnessed a guy asking the owner for a tissue for his 3 month child (spit up or barf) and he was declined. I overheard the guy begged, "please even a tiny piece of paper towel" and was declined! So, I gave him my own package of tissue. Bad karma, selfish owner! read more

Nice little candy store next to Times. It reminds me of a more "glorified gas station" where you get tons of good treats. My sister's kids seem to love the shave ice here. I was craving an acai bowl, but the owner told me, "Sorry, I cannot" several times. I wasn't sure if he meant that he could not make either or if they were just out of the ingredients. My sister had a taro bubble tea and I was tempted to get one too because that's usually what I get, but I just got the avocado. After I paid for it, I wanted to cancel my order when I found out that the bubble drinks are not make with fresh fruit- they use powder! My drink was such a disappointment and waste of $... I just threw it away when I got to my sister's house. So, customer service is ok and there's somewhat of a decent amount of good treats. Don't expect to get fresh bubble drinks... Or even an acai bowl- better to try those elsewhere or make it at home read more