Super embarrassed to say that I'm always on the West side and this is the first time I've tried this place (face palm). I know I've passed it many times on the way to Makaha beach and Pray for Sets. A friend had recommended this place and since we were close by, we decided to drop in. From the moment we entered, we felt like valued guests. The employees were friendly, hospitable, and were super thankful for our business. I ordered rainbow with ice cream and azuki beans. Loved the fact that they use Dave's ice cream (and not the cheap stuff that's probably not even ice cream). The ice is powdery and snow soft and melts in your mouth! The ratio of syrup to ice is just right - it was not overly sweet like some other places. Prices are also SUPER reasonable compared to other tourist places. They also sell aloha wear and accessories, making this place a one stop shop for all your local needs. Definitely make the trip to Makaha to get some delicious shaved ice then walk across the street to enjoy it on the beach. read more

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We stopped by a shaved ice food truck in Oahu and it was such a great treat on a warm day. The shaved ice was soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. The syrups tasted really good and refreshing, making it the perfect way to cool down. The service was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The staff were kind and helpful while we ordered. If you're in Oahu and craving something sweet and refreshing, this shaved ice food truck is definitely worth a stop. read more

Not sure if Mountain Magic Shave Ice is the #1 on the island, but it's pretty darn good. The ice has the perfect texture and the sauces are delicious. We got the chocolate/haupia and a li hing/lychee, both with snow cap and ice-cream on the bottom. I would definitely go back again to beat this summer heat. #bigboyproblems read more

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Stopped by for my birthday. Little girl was rude. My husband said in the beginning of the order that he wanted the snow cap and ice cream. She asked again what he wanted again so i don't understand how they got it wrong. When he got it he noticed there was no snow cap and ice-cream so he asked for it. She rolled her eyes when I said he did mention it at the beginning. She literally just put the ice-cream and milk on top carelessly. We said thank you and they just closed the windows on us. We left a 6 dollar tip which I'm now regretting. She acted like a child. The shave ice was great, the service was subpar read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Just throw that sucka on i guess... - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I've always loved the shave ice here, and the fact that it is walking distance from work makes it tempting to sneak over there whenever my sweet tooth is talking to me! Their ice is shaved super fine, like fresh powder snow! So if you like your shave ice supah soft, supah smooth , this is the place! They also have UBE CAP!!! Like a snow cap except ube flavored. Had to add it to the home made soft but chewy mochi balls. Sooo good! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Mango strawberry shave ice with mochi balls and ube cap! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Another staple stop back home Shave Ice Action! Da real Shave ice not the fake stuff see on mainland. Really the truth to true Shave Ice got to shave super thin and right machine. In Hawaii just know. I been to all of them Matsumoto, more close to grew up Ice Gardens, and really so many choose. Mountain Magic Shave Ice always been ultimate shave ice and one only place make point one time get shave ice. Winnah! I like that set up not tradition. It food truck. It located inside shopping center. There one section of parking lot have few food trucks lined up next to one another. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside is no place really sit and enjoy shave ice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All good shave ice one of those things eat it on the spot. The menu has nice selection come to options. Not only list of syrups if huge. It tough pick couple. U could just go with one. I picked three. Another list add stuff like ice cream, azuki beans, mochi balls, and think more. Believe they also server boba drinks. I there for Shave Ice. I got mochi balls added really best ones ever had in life. Fresh, perfect chewy, and delicious. It hit all right spots. I look forward next trip back home getting Shave Ice action again. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Lychee, strawberry, and mango with mochi balls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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My favorite spot ever. Nothing can beat Mountain Magic. Bring your cash and sweet tooth. Highly recommend the cream flavors!!

I was on the Westside looking for dole whip and Mountain Magic shaved ice food truck kept coming up on Yelp search. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was easy to find. We could see it from the highway. It's in a shopping strip mall parking lot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not the sexiest place but it was cute , quaint and totally Hawai'i![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's about 5-6 other food trucks in the lot. The menu was easy and there were several different sizes available. Prices seemed reasonable. I got a rainbow colored shaved ice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The ice was shaved fine and perfect. So much better than that "other" place in North shore. The service was quick and easy. The owner introduced me to her son and daughter that was there helping her. If you are on the Westside I would recommend it. ( Forgot to mention they don't serve dole whip) read more

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What's all the buzz about the shave ice at Mountain Magic? Perfect time to indulge in cool, edible treat in humidity after mini golf and returning a few merchandise in lower Waikele Outlet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's not much shade near the mobile truck. My Coolibar UPF 50+ hoodie came in handy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service was up to par considering continuous line of people arriving and leaving. All shave ice now comes in either a paper cup or paper bowl. Consumers pay the price for what they receive. Select up to three flavors. Toppings are limited to li hing mui for 75 cents, mochi, ice cream, snow cap for $1, and azuki bean $2. Cash is king! I appreciate a separate window for ordering and pick up. No doubt the shave ice has a smooth consistency. I ordered 1/2 Liliko'i and 1/2 Green River w/ Snow Cap for $1 extra in a paper bowl. I spent $6.75. Flavors and drizzled condensed milk were delightful! Size in a bowl seemed smaller and shorter for type of shave ice order. My preferences and taste in shave ice are complex. This is not the best tasting shave ice I've consumed. This would be ideal for those that prefer simplicity in syrups, comfort, while factoring size and height are not important. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Liliko'i & Green River w/ Snow Cap - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Magic Mountain is my go to for shave ice! I prefer here over Matsumoto's, Wailola, and even Ululani's. The shave ice is shaved super smooth and it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors are also on point. The taro cream is my new favorite because it's not too sweet. Best of all if you get ice cream it's soft and not rock hard like others. The line is usually never too long and they make your order pretty quick. Just beware they are cash only! read more

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Mountain Magic Shave Ice, located at the Waikele Shopping Outlet, is definitely a local favorite! We treated our daughter to a sampling of our favorite finely shaved ice dessert packed into a bowl and flavored with strawberry and blue vanilla flavoring , topped with a scoop of mochi balls and sweet condensed milk. The lines are often long during the hot summer days but just wait patiently and your turn will come. So next time you're out on the west side of the island, don't forget to treat yourself and your friends or family to this popular icy cold concoction! Your tastebuds will definitely thank you! read more

When I come home to visit, this is the closest place to me that sells shave ice. It seems Everytime I come here there's always an issue. The first time I went the azuki beans were so hard and dry. The other time I went the mochi was hard. The last time I went, my mom ordered a mango and they gave her rainbow with mango on top. I ordered a creamy rainbow. As I started walking back to the car I was eating it and the entire middle was only ice. There was no syrup. I went back and told them and they said they knew that this happens so they added more syrup. As I got down to the bottom of the cup there was no syrup and it was only ice. If they know that this happens I would think they would add enough syrup so this wouldn't happen. I ended up throwing it away. Waste my money. Three strikes. Won't be back read more

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Hands down the best shave ice on the islands. We love coming here almost daily when we visit. So much love from the staff as well. Simply the best. Don't miss it. Worth the drive. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - All of our Ohana having an amazing shave ice before the trip home. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

One of the best shave ice spots on the island. The ice is sooo smooth and fine, and there are so many local flavors to choose from (choose up to 3). The employees are so nice too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Keep in mind that this is a food stand, so there's hardly any seating around (just sit on the curb!).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, they only take cash or venmo. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Keiki size li hing, coconut, and green river - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I used to go here as a kid when they were outside of Lowe's. But everytime I go, it brings back memories! The shave ice is smooth and there are many different toppings you can choose from. It's a guilty of pleasure of mine, to add snow cap, mochi balls, and li-hing powder. The workers are very nice and patient, they make an effort to talk to you about your day and are very quick with getting your order done. The only thing to remember is that they are CASH ONLY! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Lychee Cream, Tigers Blood, & Mango with Snow Cap, Michi Balls, & Li-hing drizzle - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

There's something really special about Mountain Magic Shave Ice -- and it's not just their super-soft shaved ice with yummy syrups that are reminiscent of my childhood (growing up in Hawaiʻi in the '90s/'00s), but it's their local charm and spirit of aloha that make not only visiting this business, but also supporting this business, so, so nice. Happy 25 years of business and many more to come read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - can't go wrong with a classic "RAINBOW" *banana *strawberry *blue vanilla - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

The best shaved ice I've had here! The ice texture is so soft and the flavors I had were deeeeeelicious. My sweet treat rating: bowl size shaved ice (lilikoi, coconut, guava) w/ mochi and li hing, 10/10 - I always have to get coconut because it's my personal favorite and to compare syrups at different spots. this place had the best coconut syrup of the three i've tried in oahu. Sometimes other places tasted too "artificial" or had too much food coloring which left an aftertaste. After I finished a bowl here with my boyfriend, I was ready to order another. this spot is 5 stars for me with the friendly service too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]the location is perfect for picking up a quick treat. me and my friends grabbed our shaved ice and hung out in the parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] hoping to come back soon! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - bowl size with mochi and li hing powder topping - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This is hands down one of my favorite spots on the island, and the best place to get shave ice on the west side. I've been getting their shave ice since they were a small kiosk near Sports Authority (or Lowe's idr) and they stayed on brand. The shave ice is finely grated, and they offer a variety of flavors. They're also one of the few shave ice spots that place their mochi in the middle and are generous with the amount of syrup, snow cap, and mochi they provide. Over the years, Mountain Magic has gotten very popular (good for them and the business), so expect lines and a longer wait time. The workers are always so friendly too. read more

Whenever the family want shave ice this is the spot Flavors are bold and cut through the ice. Staff are patient. They all have neutral faces and don't really smile too much. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No where to sit but your vehicle or curb! Which is cool with us as they have a lot of shade.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Shave ice here is pretty cheap and offer a variety of flavors. I appreciate the amount of syrup given but ohh boy was it a lot. It was too sweet for my liking and the amount given was overwhelming like I was drinking iced syrup. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Best shaved ice on Oahu! Great customer service, perfect fine shaved ice, flavors are delicious, and the ice cream is bomb! Highly recommended horchata flavor!! Shoutout to the dude with the chill vibes who's always working. He always remembers me and genuinely asks how I'm doing. I really appreciate the kindness! :) read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Since I was young, Mountain Magic Shave Ice has always been my go-to spot for shave ice I miss the many conversations I had with aunty, the original owner, about how she loved her job, she enjoyed making fresh, homemade mochi balls every day and getting to talk with everyone she met The shave ice stand offers a variety of flavors ranging from tigers blood to blue vanilla They also offer add-ons, such as mochi balls, lihing mui powder, condense milk and icecream!You can mix-and-match 3 syrups to create many flavorful combinations I do want to note that ever since aunty left years ago, I've noticed that the shave ice and customer service tend to vary on quality, depending on who is working the stand. Sometimes you may be met with friendly workers, while others, not so much. Some days the shave ice they give will be in large amounts like they used to do, other days it will be smaller with less toppings. The mochi balls have also shrank throughout the years. The texture of the shave ice has also changed, as it is more of a slushy-soft ice rather than the typical shave ice, crunchy-soft texture it used to be. There is more syrup than there is ice. (See attached photos. The single shave ice photo was my most recent visit in 2024 and the two shave ice photo was back in 2017. Both orders were the same size: keiki. I miss the flower shaped bowls) [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is only one bench nearby for seating, but plenty of parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keep in mind that the stand only takes cash. Overall, although this spot has visibly changed over the years and aunty does not run the booth anymore, it still holds the same nostalgic memories and tastes as the younger generation helps to keep the stand alive for many more visitors to enjoy read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shave ice in 2017 - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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SUPER SOFT ICE! Welcoming, friendly staff. Fast service even during busy times. Reasonable prices for shave ice & toppings. Fancy, yummy flavors & they don't skimp on the syrup!! :) read more

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Never been happier to have cash on me and buy shave ice on a whim - possibly the best decision to get it from here because the shave ice was GIVINGGGGG! The only thing I fell short of was not getting ice cream in it! There was a good sized line when I got there but had my order in ~5 mins. I can't wait to go back and try it with ice cream and ALL THE TOPPINGS next time! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Never been happier to have cash on me - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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How the heck was their ice so fine yet they're able to cover every crevice with syrup???? No clue but it is so refreshing in Hawaii weather where it's literally always hot. They're located on the lower half of the Waikele Outlets. They have a decent amount of flavors and you can mix-match aka get multiple flavors in one! Their keiki size is perfect for one person and can easily cool you down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is no seating area so you can either take it back to your car, look for a shaded area, or walk around the outlet while munching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pretty affordable for what you're getting -- just note that it is cash only! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Keiki size (so yummy!) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This place was so good we came twice on our short trip. They have plenty of flavors, price is very reasonable, the ice was very fine, and if you order mochi, they put some in top as well as throughout the ice. They also have the options of red bean, li hing mui powder and ice cream and condensed milk which we got. The only downside was the first time we went there, they accidentally put li hing powder on top, which we did not order. I wouldn't have mind but we had a bunch of condensed milk on it that just thought would clash with the li hing. They noticed they messed up so they said they would remake it, which we really appreciated. While we were eating the new ice, there was a bunch of li hing powder in the middle, messed with the flavors a bit for me. We didn't say anything, but why say you were gonna remake it if you just took the top off and put a little new ice on it? We'd still come back. And we did. And I've already told my loved ones this was better than the "more popular/touristy" spot on the north shore. read more

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Cash Only! But the best shave ice imo! I always try to change it up here and there flavor wise. But can't ever forget the mochi and snowcap. If it's one of those hotter days I'll add the ice cream too! read more

We've been to Waikele a couple of times and have tried most of the food trucks there. I'm not sure why we never tried Mountain Magic but we finally did on this trip. We stopped by on a Saturday at around 4:30. I had the Tiger's Blood (combination of strawberry, watermelon, and coconut) with a snow cap. I'm not sure if I really tasted any of these flavors. There are also some ice chunks in there and I like my shave ice to be fine. They also charge an extra dollar for "premium flavors" whatever that means, so that was kind of wack. Tip - cash only read more

Love how simple the shave ice stand is. It's nestled amongst other food stands. The ice is soft and tasty that I damn near had to fight my wife over who got control over the spoon. Cooler heads prevailed and she finally relinquished the spoon to me! Just kidding.. we asked for a second spoon. Parking is ample but a pain to get to on a busy weekend because the carts are nestled in the back of a parking lot of a busy shopping center. This passed the Yummy Certified test! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shave ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Super finely grated shave ice!! The ice melts in your mouth because of how fine it is. They offer a wide variety of flavors, so there is definitely something for everyone. :-) We ordered the keiki sized cup with lilikoi, haupia, and POG. The flavor on the lilikoi was a bit lighter than expected and hard to distinguish from the POG. Otherwise, it makes for the perfect dessert to cool down. The price is very reasonable. Be aware that it is cash only!! The service was super quick and friendly. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Lilikoi, POG, and Haupia Keiki Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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I came here on a whim as I was craving something sweet after running numerous errands since early morning. Coincidentally, I arrived here at around 11:40 or so and they literally just started opening the front shade such that I was the first customer in line. Didn't realize until after that they were actually late in opening up. As noted, I was the first person in line and ordered a medium vanilla with condensed milk. However, while I was ordering, at least 4 additional customers lined up after me. My order was taken quickly and I was directed to wait on the side for pick-up. I didn't pay attention for the first few minutes as I was playing on my phone. However, I eventually looked up and saw that the second employee, who was responsible for making the shaved ice, was writing out some notes. She hadn't even started actually making any shaved ice. I just kept staring at her and several minutes later she casually put the notes away, gloved up, and started making the orders. At that point, everyone had already ordered and was standing on the side by me, waiting. I'd say it took about 10 minutes, as the first person in line, to receive my shaved ice. I heard someone actually saying, what, are they freezing the ice in there. Completely unprofessional and would never come here again. The only reason I gave two stars instead of one is because the shaved ice was fine. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I recently drove all the way to Makaha for Mountain Magic shave ice (and poke tacos....iykyk) and while it was good, I don't think I'd drive that far just for shave ice. Thankfully Mountain Magic Shave Ice has a little shave ice wagon in the parking lot of lower Waikele! So after work on particularly hot days I drive over to Waikele usually for starbucks, but from now on I will be going to Mountain Magic. The Lychee cream flavor is so good. I can't even explain how good it is. The ice is shaved super fine so its soft. I add mochi balls and condensed milk too, but you really don't have to. It's a bit on the pricier side if you want all the fancy things. The lychee cream syrup is like a premium syrup so its $1 extra. Mochi balls ar $1 extra and condensed milk is $1 extra. so it's like $9 for a small when it all adds up. There wasn't much of a line, but a few people came to order while I was there. They get good business here I think. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of parking, 3 people working the shave ice stand and they are efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's also cash only so make sure you bring your dolla bills! read more

This was the reason that I came all the way out to Waikele today. Frolic came out with an article that people voted this place number one for shave ice on Oahu. This place has been around since 1999 and I've never tried it. I was expecting Shimazu or Waiola to be number one, but nope it was this place that took the top spot. I can tell you that all those people that voted this place number one weren't wrong. I've never had a better shave ice in my life. It's really hard to describe the texture of the ice. It was smooth like butter and had a creamy consistency to it. It's nothing like I've experienced before. You just need to try it out. It does melt really fast though due to the snow like texture of the ice. They have a lot of flavors. I'm not going to list them all, but you can see them in my pics. They have four sizes. I got the large and chose three flavors. I got the mango, lilikoi and pineapple with the snow cap (condensed milk) for an extra dollar. The syrups tasted natural and wasn't overly sweet. I can't believe it took me this long to try this place out. I would have voted this mobile shave ice truck number one too. It's kind of hard for me to believe that a mobile truck has the best shave ice on the island, lol. This place only takes cash. BRING CASH OR YOU'RE GOING TO BE OUT OF LUCK!!! read more

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Great shaved ice. They have a ton of flavors. The only issue is that it seemed to melt faster than other shave ice places that we went too. We would try it again. read more

Voted top shave ice on the island and I definitely agree 100%! This is the only place we go to get shave ice. You can go other more popular places for the name but for quality this is it. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Strawberry and blue vanilla bowl with mochi and ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

They're very well known for their shave ice, but I wanted to have ice cream so that's what I got. The keiki size is a good amount for $4.50. There's no seats inside, so it is more of a grab and go. They also sell some souvenirs and swimming gear needs. They have a pool noodle for $3.95, and I'm glad they did cause I badly needed it for those beach waves! Overall, the place is worth checking out. There were 3 employees when I came on a Saturday afternoon, and they were friendly. They have a charge for service fee when credit card is used, so if you don't want that extra charge - bring cash. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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CASH ONLY $ Super friendly staff in a quaint mobile "hut." Shave ice was superb. Size of shave ice, quality, price - 5/5 Service - 5/5 read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Rainbow flavored shave ice in a keiki cup. The lollipop is such a personal touch! Simple yet impressive! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Cute little shack next to the outlets! Service was super quick! Personally the ice was a little too fine for me, the finest shaved ice I've had on the island but flavors were good! read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Came here to cool off with the hot/ muggy weather. Ordered 2 shaved ice for me and the bae. I got a small with ice cream, and the other half got a Keiki sized with mochi and condensed milk as her toppings. Haven't been here in a couples years and prices went up. $1 more for ice cream condensed milk and cream flavored syrup. Had about 10 people in front of us with 3 workers. Took kinda a while for the shave ice to be pumped out. Couple times the cashier had to step in and help pour syrup as the main syrup pourer was taking to long I guess. $14.75 for both of ours so not bad for how expensive everything is. read more

Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Keiki with condensed milk and mochi 3.27.2023 - Shaved Ice Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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This shave ice spot is my absolute FAVORITE when wrapping up my beach day. I've seen this business grow from bottom up. From their first shack being right besides sports authority in Waikele & now alongside the other food trucks/stands in the parking lot adjacent to banana republic (back facing towards the H-1 Freeway) just a few yards down from their original location. Please note: this business is CASH ONLY!! The nearest ATM is in PROFESSIONAILS for a small charge incase you were to forget! My favorite flavors that I always recommend to others are Melona, Lychee, and Blue Hawaii (my personal go-to's). Some days I can also get into a mood where I switch it up for green river, li-hing, and/or cotton candy. Truly you could never go wrong, all flavors are spectacular and does a fairly great job to being similar to the expected tasting. The ice is soft & melts in your mouth - similar consistency to bingsu (Korean dessert). The mochi balls are always a plus! So yummy & fluffy - perfect treat that blends perfectly with this dessert. I wish I were able to top this off with a snow cap (condensed milk) especially because I'm a sweet tooth! So yummy & that's the best way to enjoy . Lots of parking located near these food trucks & many options for plate lunches to browse around. The line may be long throughout the day but the service is fast & efficient - absolutely worth the wait! Customer service is top tier & always willing to clarify certain flavors - tourist friendly!! Mountain Magic Shave Ice NEVER disappoints - truly a local favorite in my opinion! read more

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