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    Mike's Shave Ice

    4.8 (113 reviews)

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    Geo N.

    I waited 2 hours for this and I'd easily do it again. Food: (5/5) This was actually my second time ever having Mike's and I can't seem to get enough. They have the BEST shave ice around. My first time around, I got the lilikoi pog with li hing mui and vanilla ice cream. AMAZING. It was sweet but not too sweet, a little tangy, good portion for 1-2 people, and balanced by the mochi and fresh strawberries. I loved it so much I got it again my second time around just without the vanilla ice cream. If you're getting Mike's for the first time, 100% get this and li hing mui is a must. My cousin got the calamansi mango sago which was also pretty good but not our favorite. The calamansi came thru much stronger than the mango which I liked but know isn't for everyone. The sago and coconut flakes gave it a pleasant earthiness/nuttiness. I probably wouldn't get it again, but I'm still glad we tried it. Service: (5/5) Everything here is made to order so just know that there will be a wait. Even after a supperrrr long line, the team was still really friendly and accommodating. Literally nothing but praise and love for this business.

    Lauren K.

    I got Mikes shaved ice at an event this past week, and it was honestly so good and so needed! It was crazy hot outside and the shaved ice really hit the spot. I didn't think it was too sweet, and I could really taste all of the flavors. It was done very fast, and I'm glad I got to try it!

    shaved ice
    Shrenik P.

    When I was walking around the Saturday market in South Lake Union, I was looking for a quick and easy dessert. I thought I was going to get like a small cup of ice cream or a churro or something. That's when I noticed this pretty large line outside this popup called Mike's Shaved Ice - which I thought was odd because none of the other dessert places nearby had any line at all. Was this place really that good that people were willing to wait 20-30 minutes when they could get something else for another place for free? Turns out, yes, it is This might take the cake as the best dessert I've had in Seattle My goodness, this was good I think I've had shaved ice before at some point, and I recently had a snow cone, which is somewhat similar, but nothing could have prepared me for how incredibly good this tasted. I got 3 flavors - pineapple, blue vanilla, and orange dream, and each bite had so much sweet, juicy, just-absolutely-perfect flavor that it was bursting in my mouth. When I took my first bite, I was in awe at how amazing that was. The ice was shaved so thin you couldn't even really feel the individual crystals at all. After taking a bite, it lasts a few second and melts away into your tongue, leaving nothing but that amazing syrup poured on top of the ice. It was truly a magical experience Picture this - you're scooping away, encountering zero resistance at all, and each bite can be one of 3 diverse but incredible flavors. Also, this thing is pretty damn big as well I've gotten this far without even talking about the vanilla ice cream inside. It seemed to normally be a topping, but I got mine inside because reasons? I'm not complaining at all though, because after you get to the ice cream, a lot of the shaved ice is melted, so you're kind of just eating the ice cream with the flavored syrup, which is also a fantastic experience. If I ever get the chance, I would like to try it with the ice cream on top, however This is slightly expensive for ice cream, but well within reason when you see how much you get.

    Maya A.

    love love love Mikes Shave Ice! Best shave ice in WA. You can find them at farmers markets and other pop ups in the Seattle area, luckily they come down to Lacey here and there. Staff is always nice and makes you feel a sense of community. Quality of their ingredients are always so fresh and can be very nostalgic and give you that home feeling if you're from HI. You can always find these guys with a long line, but everything is worth the wait and surprisingly goes by quickly. Fluffiest ice, just the right amount of sweetness for their syrups, and balanced toppings. Will always support local businesses, especially when they're connected to Hawaii!

    Halo Halo
    Jacques I.

    It's the best shave ice in the Seattle area. Just follow the long line from this truck, which makes an appearance around farmer's markets in the area. I was finally able to check out Mike's Shave Ice and see what the fuss was all about. And okay, I get it. I've attempted to wait in line for Mike's Shave Ice a few times, always giving up because I tell myself I'll just get it next time. And at the last farmer's market day in Bellevue, the truck made an appearance, and there was hardly a line. Pure luck! This is never the case, so I tell you that if you don't see a line here, get in THEN AND NOW. Because there will be a line soon. And they sell out of items! The menu is straightforward with different flavors for the shave ice that you can customize or try one of their signature items, like the halo halo, which is what I ordered. It didn't take too long to make, and it was refreshing, especially with the shave ice and ube ice cream and jelly. If you like halo halo, you'll like this one. But everything on the menu looked delicious; I'd like to try something else next time. Like I said, it's the best shave ice in the Seattle area, offering refreshing, light, fruit-forward shave ice.

    Strawberry mango sago + Melona mochi haupia

    I hunt for Mike's shaved ice every summer - the sago topped ones are the best in my opinion but the lilikoi is nice and light

    Mango and choose your 3
    Chandrika B.

    Everything about this place was awesome except the wait time (i wish they get more help)!! In $18, we got: - mango sago shaved ice - 5/5- amazing presentation, loved the tiny sago and mochi cubes and perfectly ripe chopped mango on top :) too good!! - choose 3 flavors - 5/5- loved this too, it looked lesser than the mango but tasted better!! We added ice cream and condensed milk which enhanced the flavor immensely. It's located in a busy Thursday bellevue farmers market, the line was 1 hour plus. My suggestion, take turns standing in line while also enjoying the pizza from the next door pop up.

    Britney S.

    We love Mike's Shaved Ice! They do so many pop ups in Renton I'm so happy to live close by!

    Benjamin H.

    Mike's shaved ice... Best shaved ice experience I've ever had. So I come from the East Coast, so truly good shaved ice is much harder to come by than the inferior "snow cone". Mike's was SUCH a treat. Their flavor choices are amazing, and all the ingredients are so fresh. My wife got strawberry and I got a passionfruit, I can't remember the names exactly, but they were both phenomenal! They were perfectly sweetened, the texture was amazing, toppings were well thought out. There's really not much more you could ask for! The staff were all so nice as well! We can't wait to get to one of their next pop-ups!

    Julia K.

    The best shave ice in WA! Can't wait for next summer to follow their truck again. Service is always super friendly and they always seem to work as fast as possible especially when the lines get long.

    Sally N.

    I heard my coworker mentioned Mike's Shave Ice has a pop up in Renton at a neighborhood park. I right away dropped by after work. The line was so long, but shaved ice really lived up to the hype. Really nice add-on for a hot day after work. I had mango sago and likikoi I believe! They all tasted very refreshing and fruity, not too sweet at all. The syrup is homemade I believe? Tastes like come straight out of mango and strawbery to me. They ran out of mochi when I got there but all good!

    Anne Marie A.

    My honorary 100th review goes out to Mike's Shave Ice for a reason! We always try to frequent and catch this truck whenever we get the chance to. It is melt in your mouth good and always hits the spot. If you're looking for good shave ice, skip the trip to hawaii and come here instead. So much better than matsumoto's in my opinion. We have been to the one in Fremont market and Renton a handful of times. Sometimes the line gets long but it goes by quick. I love the customer service, vibe, and one of a kind menu from this place! My go to order is usually the mango sago with ube ice cream. Perfect for a hot summer day.

    Strawberry & Pineapple with Haupia
    Sharissa L.

    Expect long, long lines and wait times, but just know - Mike's Shave Ice IS WORTH EVERY SECOND OF WAITING. Such tasty combinations, fresh ingredients, and beautiful, picture-worthy shave ice. Mike's Shave Ice is reminiscent of the shave ice we've had in Hawaii. We will follow this food truck anywhere! Highly recommend!

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    The best shaved ice in town. The owners are super nice as well. Get there early to beat lines if possible.

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    Definitely a taste of Hawaii, thanks for bringing the flavor of the island sun to this grey land!

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