We went here twice during our recent trip (June 2026). We loved the place -- it really stood out for creative flavor combos with toppings + shave ice + syrups. Overall, it was our top ranked shave ice place in Kauai (tied for first) for our trip. Here was our ranking. Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent read more

So I've been hearing about açaí bowls for a long time but never tried one. The last couple years the recommendations ramped up, specifically naming North Shore Bowls. I drive by it almost daily but because I thought it was just a giant fruit bowl never stopped. I didn't understand! Yesterday, my friend Lee who I trust with my life tells me, "I had the best veggie and bacon sandwich there. You gotta go!" Since my other friend was visiting from Tahiti he was telling her about the bowls. She says, "Now I'm craving açaí bowl!" Ok perfect, we go! We order two pulled pork sandwiches and one large Nene Goose with coconut flakes and honey drizzle. I was just going to have my sandwich but she's say, "I got two spoons, just try!" OMG, it was not at all what I thought it would be. It was insanely tasty. I ended up eating half of hers. The pulled pork was incredible too. Very filling and delicious. My sister's in town and I ask her if she's ever had one to which she said "no". So we pile in the car and again it was out of this world. My brother in law got the K-Town- stupid good too. They leave on Monday and We're already planning on going tomorrow morning for breakfast. Definitely won't get sick of them. Now, about the girls who work there- absolute honeys. So friendly, PATIENT and engaging. Super fun and satisfying outing. Go getcha some! read more

North Shore Bowls - Nene Goose Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

The açaí bowls are so good but WOW the customer service was AWFUL!!! We are here for 10 days and would have come back several times. Super RUDE employee!!! Won't be back. read more

Came here for lunch with my husband after doing the Princeville Botanical Garden tour ,and this place was so refreshing and delicious! I got the long man acai bowl and it was full of fruit, granola, and the cacao nibs. The service was fast (I think we got our food within like 5 mins) and there's some picnic tables around the side where you can munch. It feels very quintessentially Kauai, and is literally in a random neighborhood. Parking is easy though! and wasn't crowded at all on a weekday. I 10/10 will return. Casual vibes which is perfect for post-hike or post adventure! read more

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We got the Nene Goose açaí bowl- it was very fruity and great. No savory elements though, so if you like having a savory element to your açaí bowls you should pick a different one. There was fruit, honey, granola, and açaí base. There is outdoor seating. The inside area is rather small, no seating indoors. There are some souvenirs that you can buy, including hats, stickers, and pens. read more

We were looking forward to getting some shaved ice or something cool to eat after we stopped for lunch. We found North Shore Bowls and knew we wouldn't be disappointed. They had 7-8 choices of bowls to choose from, however, when we ordered, some of the choices weren't available. We settled for a churro bowl (the churros turned out to be Cinnamon Toast Crunch) with ice cream and we chose three flavors for the shaved ice bowl. They were done within 10 minutes of ordering. They had a nice seating arrangement just outside the restaurant with plants. It was a nice scene. We got our bowls fast and were able to sit at their picnic tables to enjoy them. read more

North Shore Bowls - Shaved ice and the churro bowl. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

I have been wanting to come here for a while and I'm so glad I finally got around to stopping by. I got the longman acai bowl and I will say, this is the best acai bowl I've had while being on island. I tried a few other places and this one had them beat!! The acai base was very flavorful and the ingredients were all fresh. I shared the bowl with my girlfriend and we both really enjoyed the flavors and portion size. The bowl came out very quickly despite there being a few bowls made before ours. The girl at the front was very considerate letting us know she was there to answer any questions while we decided what to order. Next time I go, I gotta try the acai bowl with some coconut foam on top! read more

North Shore Bowls - Longman- definitely worth it!!! So delicious - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Probably the BEST lunch spot on the island! OMG! SO fresh and SO yummy- you can taste the fresh fruit and love it's made with. The sandwich was to die for yummy and everything was more filling than you'd think! The staff was very friendly and service with a smile! The outdoor seating was nice and had very cute chairs. They also had cute merch inside! We will be back! read more

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So happy to find this local shop. If you're in the Northshore area of Kauai this is the best choice. They get our vote! I taste the difference in their final product! Dunno what it is but they got it! read more

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What a great place! It's small yet just the type of establishment that makes Hawaii special. They have a bunch of choices for bowls, smoothies and other items, but we came for shave ice... and it was GOOD. I had the larger one at $7 with half coconut and half ppineapple. Ed had a smaller one with ice cream added with half guava and half Creamsicle. It was so delicious and refreshing and the service... awesome. So friendly and kind and fun. A bit off the beaten path, but not far. GO! read more

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Was here a year or so ago and the portions used to be much larger. Still tasty but unfortunate they are much smaller now. I think I will shop around elsewhere read more

North Shore Bowls - Long man Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

It's overpriced and they give you soooo little. You need to make a bigger size if you're only giving us 1/3 of the 16oz cup of açaí. $17 is ridiculous. I much rather get a bowl at the Kauai juice co read more

We we're looking for Happa's Shvave, ice, and we aren't sure if they combined at this place or not. Regardless, they had shave ice and it was delicious. I also enjoyed a cold brew. Someone in our group got the ice cream nachos and they were very good and it was such a fun way to eat ice cream. Highly recommend. It is very small and slightly difficult to locate though. read more

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This place has delicious house-made organic syrups and vegan options for snow caps and whipped cream. 10/10 would return again! read more

North Shore Bowls - Vegan whipped cream, vegan snow cap, and organic Lilikoi and Guava syrups - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Best acai bowls on the north end of Kauai. Same price as many of the other local places but quantity is larger. The only drawback is that they don't open until 10, so if you want one for early breakfast, they won't be open. Slightly off the beaten path from the other food places so you must seek them out. read more

I got the north shore açaí bowl and it was so healthy and delicious! I love the mixture of blueberries, bananas, and strawberries in my açaí bowl so this was absolutely perfect! There is no seating inside since it's a small shop but customers usually just sit outside on the curb or go back to their cars. read more

North Shore Bowls - North shore açaí bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Super cute açaí bowl shop. We stopped by for a quick fix and it was delicious. Highly recommend trying their smoothie too. Service was good and shop was clean. read more

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This place is set up to cater to tourists who don't know how a good quality acai bowl should be like. If you want, start here to set the bar low then get out there and enjoy some wonderful bowls. This place sprinkles just enough fruit on top to make you think it's going to be a hearty meal. But what you get is just a bland bowl of purple goop. read more

O.M.G. without a doubt the BEST acai I've ever had! I got the North Shore bowl (and added papaya on top), the base of which is just blended acai, and it was head and shoulders above any acai I've had on the island or in Los Angeles. This acai actually tastes like it's legitimately good for you because it's so fresh and not overly sweet. I'll never be able to have acai anywhere else ever again! read more

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Excellent mid day spot to fuel up after the beach! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with fun seating options to enjoy your food/drink. The staff was so friendly and made everything on the spot(: read more

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Fast and friendly service! The sandwich is so refreshing. Calling ahead was definitely a good move! I even got a pickle with the sandwich. read more

North Shore Bowls - Waioli Cold Brew w/ Mac nut milk & coconut foam mixed in. Delicious and filling turkey sandwich! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

açaí flavor and consistency was great. smoothies were amazing!!!! nice vibes and great location. also has a cute little gift shop section. affordable pricing on everything. my critiques are the following: it took really long for our bowl and it wasn't busy. there were still unblended bits of açaí in it. granola was ok, there are many better options available that's for sure. none of the fruits were local. bananas were not locally sourced and it was very evident in the flavor. I mean we just have so many fruits (esp bananas!) here it's interesting that local fruits aren't an option read more

My favorite smoothie place on the North Shore of Kauai. It is a hidden gem in the town of Kilauea. Very friendly service. Delcious and refreshing drinks and acai. My favorite is the Mermaid drink with the coco foam because I love coconut. My daughter loves the Ktown Shakedown. My fiance loves the Longman. You will never be disappointed here. read more

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The açai bowls are the best I've had , true Brazilian açaí here The service was amazing & they were very polite and it was a great price for the huge bowl. I got . thank you North Shore bowls Rob J read more

the service is kinda slow and it's on the priceier side but i had the napa bowl? i think which is a new one with condensed milk and it was SUPER GOOD i finished it so fast but i would get the bigger size with it i think the portions would fit better. read more

Great bowls with authentic açaí! Very friendly staff that's proud of their work. Would highly recommend. read more

North Shore Bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

OMG!! Not my first rodeo when it comes to acai bowls. In my opinion, the best acai bowl EVER! Acai blend and ingredients, particularly, the cocao chips, honey and peanut butter, make this acai bowl superior. Also, made with love by the local owner who seems to know what he's doing. Mahalo! read more

THE BEST! This is a must have if you are in Kilauea. Small local business, great service and clean shop. Delicious açaí bowls & smoothies!

Broke da mouth good! The shop owners/ staff are super kind. Nice outside area to sit and enjoy! Kilauea need a good bowl place. read more

North Shore Bowls - Da north shore bowl brah, add peanut butter, minus bannana. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Best açaí bowls on the northshore. Everything on the menu is good. Service is excellent. read more

I have been looking for a place that serves REAL deal açaí that has a smooth texture. I use to crave Aloha Aina but then they started started mass producing their açaí bowls in a soft serve machine and the texture is now icy. The peanut butter is not mixed in either. What made their bowls special is over-now they are a watery and icy. North Shore Bowls is now my go to açaí bowl. The creamy bowls are made with uncut açaí and quality, fresh fruit. They even offer gluten-free granola. Thank you for going for quality without the short-cuts...The BEST açaí on Kauai! read more

Choc Monster smoothie = Ridiculously delicious. Wouldn't find this spot without knowing it's here or the positive reviews on here!! What a hidden gem. read more

Say aloha to Reef, owner and operator to the newest delight to this wonderful neighborhood. The taste you'll definitely enjoy. Take a peek at the entire menu you will want to come back. Best healthy food you ever have tried. Best dessert in the neighborhood. read more

One of the best Açaí bowls I've ever had! The base of the north shore bowl was authentic and delicious. Service was great and the shop had AC! read more

The best Açaí on the Island. If you wanna try the authentic taste of Brazilian açaí give it a try, no sugars or fillers. read more

North Shore Bowls - a bowl of fruit and oatmeal - Acai Bowls Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

A hidden gem on a beautiful island and by far the best acai bowl!! Stopped by here on the way back from tunnels beach. Perfect treat!

Mahalo for your Halloween Hospitality . We will be back before heading home . Delicious !!!!!

I had the nene goose bowl, it was pretty good. They got some cool merch. The only thing is...yelp and their sign says they open at 10, but they have a big closed sign, and a tiny note that said they open at 11. If they would have changed that or adjusted their listed hours it would be better so customers know when they do actually open. Other than that the guy was nice, fast for being the only worker there, and açaí bowls was pretty yummy. read more

I've tried nearly all of the acai bowls on island and North Shore Bowls has the best acai base. The KTown Shakedown is my favorite bowl. Locally owned. Must try! read more

Super yummy açaí bowls! I would definitely recommend. The service was great and helpful. Go support a new business in town!