Our Founding Farmers

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Yummy ice cream with lots of interesting flavors. The staff is very adamant on trying all the different flavors which I did not mind. I ordered a vanilla macnut which was delicious. The ice cream is really good, however a little expensive, a single is 7 and a double is 11. Worth a stop if in the area or driving by. Seems like they get their ingredients from local producers. ,[[HIGHLIGHT]]nice out door seating area and some spots inside, casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Amazing ice cream! Wow! Worth every penny- get 2 flavors! Mango Yum! Waimea Strawberry Yum! Papaya Yum! Pistachio-Yum! Ginger Snap-Yum! Matcha- Yum! Surinam Cherry - Yum! They give samples-Yum! Must stop in Hawi! read more

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Warning: The ice cream will change your life and quite possibly ruin all other ice cream for you forever! It's so creamy and flavorful it's hard to handle your facial expressions. The folks who work there are SUPER friendly and happy to provide samples of multiple flavors so you know how they operate (flavor-wise) and to ensure you get the perfect flavor for your tastebuds. $7 for a small (one flavor) or $11 for a large (up to 2 flavors). The small might look small, but this isn't regular ice cream, and it's actually the perfect treat. PROS: Ice cream will blow your mind Original flavors Bubbly water, energy drinks CONS: Zero! read more

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Joe C.

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Incredible artisan quality ice cream. Flavors that feel like your bitting into fresh fruit on the farm. So fresh! Friendliest service on the island in my Opinion. Must come and try!! read more

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Joshua O.

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Unfortunately, this was a very uncomfortable experience. We ordered the cherry ice cream, which was okay (you could tell it was homemade, but nothing special). The bigger issue was the price: $7 for a single scoop and $11 for a double, which felt extremely high for the quality. The interaction with the man behind the counter, who appeared to be the owner, is what really ruined the visit. Someone in our group needed to use the restroom and was told it was for paying customers only, which was fair. After they came back out and went to purchase ice cream, he said, "Well I was gonna charge you for the bathroom anyways, so you may as well get something," in a very rude tone. There were additional comments that made the situation increasingly uncomfortable. He also attempted to hand out samples to everyone in our group. Some of us declined, and when we didn't immediately take them, he said, "Okay, never mind," in an upset tone and put them away. When another employee asked if we wanted to try anything specific, he dismissed us by saying, "No, they don't want to try anything," without letting us respond. To make matters worse, we watched him step outside and yell at multiple cars that parked in front if they weren't immediately coming in to buy ice cream. To be fair, the woman working there was kind and polite, but the overall experience felt hostile and off-putting. Between the attitude and the very high prices for mediocre ice cream, this is not a place I would return to or recommend to others. read more

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Jordan M.

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Great ice cream, super friendly staff & lots of delicious options! We enjoyed going here when we lived in Hawi!

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Mitzi K.

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Incredible homemade ice cream, with unique flavors. Truly the best of the best! Perfect experience!!

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Sari L.

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A MUST if you're on the Big Island. Some of the best ice cream I've ever had, the MOST delightful proprietors, and incredible local ingredients. Worth the drive every time (and Hawi is just a delight). read more

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Lexi F.

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Amazing amazing amazing!!! Best ice cream I've ever had!! The taste and flavors were very unique and staff is also amazing :) read more

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Sharon L.

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Delicious ice cream with both local fruity flavors and classic flavors. Come here after the Pololu Valley hike for the perfect cold treat! Upon walking in, we were greeted warmly and they proactively suggested flavors to sample - ginger snap, lemon, strawberry, lilikoi. We then also tried the matcha and mint chip. All the flavors were good. I ended up getting a double (2 scoops) with strawberry and matcha - winning combo! Strawberry is fruity and has actual strawberry chunks. Matcha is a great balance of tea-flavor but also naturally sweetened with local honey. Easy parking spots right outside (their own lot) and clean bathroom was well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Angela G.

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Sweet stop in this small town. Serving delicious and unique ice cream flavors that are fresh with local ingredients ! read more

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Tom N.

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Awesome experience. Different flavors and fun. I would recommend. If visiting make a stop read more

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Jaclyn Y.

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The ice cream is incredible here at Our Founding Farmers. This place is a must stop here on the Big Island. The service is also awesome. This is hand made ice cream with local produce making the flavors. read more

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Erin B.

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My family and I stopped here for ice cream after a long drive back from a tour more than an hour away. We chose this location because we had a wonderful experience during a previous visit when the owner was not present. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. After our long drive, several family members needed to use the restroom. The owner informed us in a very rude and hostile manner that we could not use the restroom unless we purchased something first. While businesses are certainly entitled to have restroom policies, the way this was communicated was unnecessarily disrespectful. The interaction only became more uncomfortable from there. While samples were being offered to customers, my mother was not given the opportunity to try a flavor that was being passed around. When there was an extra sample available, the owner abruptly took it away, stating that "too many people said no, so we won't be offering more of that." Additionally, the owner appeared irritated that my brother and sister-in-law chose to share a single serving rather than order separately. As paying customers, this felt both unnecessary and unwelcoming. The ice cream itself is delicious, which makes this experience even more disappointing. However, customer service is just as important as the product being sold. Based on the way our family was treated, I would not return or recommend supporting this business. There are plenty of places that serve great ice cream while also treating their customers with kindness and respect. read more

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Mike G.

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Kid, cool. Owner / older guy, not cool. Horrible customer service. Go elsewhere for ice cream. read more

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Brian O.

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When we reached Hawi, our first stop was at Our Founding Farmers ice cream shop. My wife had a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of ginger snap, while I had a scoop of mango and a scoop of passion fruit. All four of our ice cream scoops were delicious. The guy in charge gave us at least 4 samples to taste while we waited to order and we didn't request any of them. Outstanding service. read more

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Chuck N.

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This place is amazing. Home made recipes using locally sourced ingredients. Don't miss the ginger.

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AJ D.

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Absolute gem! Friendly staff greet you immediately and give you an explanation of flavors and what they have available, and they provide testers so you make the best choice. Easily some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Creative flavors and some classics as well. Love the locally sourced ingredients. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool place to stop and hang out for a quick treat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Sheri N.

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Best ice cream I have ever had. Fresh ingredients sourced locally. Got lemon and lilikoi scoops. They let us try every flavor. All were delicious from chocolate chili to gingersnap to local cherries. So many yummy flavors to choose from it was hard to pick two. read more

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Alexis M.

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Worth the stop if your favorite sweet treat is creamy ice cream with the flavor or traditional fruits. When we arrived the staff was so inviting. We tried a few samples offered from the team which made the experience feel more welcoming. Our party walked out with a variety of flavors but my personal selections included their lemon ice cream and cherries perfect to stop with families and for Instagram read more

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Natasha B.

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The BEST ice cream EVER!!!!! Seriously Amazing!!!! Fig & Nut Chocolate & Chili Lemon Lilikoi Ginger Smap ALL read more

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Latesha R.

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The ice cream flavors are amazingly delicious. They let you sample the flavors until you find the one you love the most, but every flavor was fresh and delicious. The owner and all the servers are super friendly and will spend the time explaining the flavors. We came twice during our week-long vacation because it was so good!!! read more

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Karl E.

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Delicious homemade ice cream based on what's available and fresh. Friendly staff who offered lots of samples. Worth a stop! My favorites were the Waimea strawberry and papaya sorbet. read more

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Fantastic ice cream made with local ingredients, but beware of the prices. $50 for ice cream for 4 people! Prices were not listed anywhere in sight. read more

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We were on a quest for ice cream while visiting the big island, and stumbled upon our founding farmers while driving north bound through Hawī. The lovely lady working behind the coolers immediately asked if we had any allergies which was much appreciated as someone with food sensitivities. She offered us about 5 different samples varying from Waimea strawberry to ginger snap, all made in house from locally sourced ingredients. The scoop sizes were generous and came in 1 or 2 scoop cup options. It was $7 per scoop, or $11 for two which seemed steep, but whatever were on vacation and the service was phenomenal. There was plenty of outdoor and indoor seating a designated parking lot. Additionally, they've got a bathroom, which was near impossible to find in the rest of the town area. Definitely recommend if you're in the neighborhood to make a stop for a sweet treat! read more

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Greeted by a friendly server who offered several samples. I chose a mix of lilikoi and dragon fruit to sample the local flavors and wife had chocolate. Everything was great but I am tough ice cream/sorbet rater. If I was in this area I would stop again. read more

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Jamile G.

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DO NOT come here !!!!!! The owner is odd. Spend ur money elsewhere and very pricey. Ice cream is nothing special. First thing I told him was I have a peanut allergy. I kept asking him to try the M&M's because that's usually my favorite flavor, but he showed me every other flavor. Besides the one I asked to try and at the end I said I'll take the M&M's but I had no idea they had peanuts and I walked out of there and ate ice cream that had peanuts in it. We had told him that we were all going to split two scoops of ice cream and when my friend went to go use the bathroom, he screamed at him and then told us you guys are all going to have to pay or is he a paying customer and we told him we're just buying one ice cream like we're all splitting and he had a huge problem about it. We weren't even planning to use the restroom. Just one person used. read more

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Mark is amazing and so is his ice cream!!! It's the best I have ever had! He makes this stop an event that is worth the drive!

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Delicious ice cream with amazing local and tropical flavors. Truly artisanal and flavors crafted with care. Treat yourself to a double scoop bc it's so difficult to choose. We had strawberry, matcha, peach, ginger snap and lilikoi--liked samples of the choc chili, papaya too--so hard to choose. Go as a group and share. Support this amazing business and spread the word. Will def come again PS paradise ice cream started in Hawi--one day, hope to see this business grow like paradise ice cream read more

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The finest hand made ice cream in Hawaii nei! This is not your average ice cream offered elsewhere in town; this is an entrepreneur who has discovered tropical flavors never ventured before. Mark has accomplished a major feat; he uses local and exotic fruits as well as offers classics like seasonal peach, Hawaiian Chocolate mint and rockin' rocky road. Each made with a personal passion for core creamery! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mahalo Mark! You have elevated the art of a favorite pastime for children and families, lovers and friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yes. Go here. Say hi to Owner, the ice cream extraordinaire, Mark! Yahoo. read more

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Wowwww!! FRESH!! Homemade - like something your family would put out that was a treasured recipes passed down... AND the best part of that is that they're using locally sourced fresh produce to make these amazing flavors that are so intense you're going to be amazed... maybe be blown away is a better way of saying it. There wasn't one I didn't like.... Even the spicy one and I don't like spicy.?? yeah that's right a spicy one!! flavors like gingersnap, starfruit, lemons, chocolate, and chili Oreos lilikoi, matcha, cinnamon, toast, crunch, papaya, fig nut, mint chip, sere, numb, cherry, mango, Rocky Road, pistachio, maple, want it, M&Ms, pralines and cream, strawberry, peach, dragon, fruit, black cherry that's just to name a few... AND IF YOU'RE A FARMER-they have a board of fruits that they're looking for so that they can make more of the same! Because they make some astounding flavors!!! Those fresh flavors make a total difference! Meanwhile, service is amazing! The owner is on top of it. He is given samples so he can find what suits you best! Attentive, friendly knowledgeable wish we had this back at home!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience stellar I love this place. It's cute. It's clean. It has plenty of room for a group and seating outside as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are super excited to find this place and I know we're gonna be back before our vacation is over... come here and check it out! You won't be disappointed read more

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Martha W.

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Our trip to Our Founding Farmers was EXCELLENT! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sure, there's ample parking and the building is really cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But, dang, the customer service was amazing!!! Jacq and Ashley were energetic, enthusiastic, and incredibly helpful, providing samples of anything we wanted to try. I thought maybe that vibe was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but the employees exuded the same passion when we returned the next day. Don't even get me started on the ice cream...When they say their ingredients are locally sourced, they're not kidding. They have a flavor called 'Your Neighbor's Lemons' because it's LITERALLY made using lemons from a neighbor. Other amazing flavors I tried include 'G-Snap', 'Choc + Chili', 'Lilikoi', and Cinnamon Toast Crunch'. I can't say enough good things about this place. You won't be disappointed! read more

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55-3409 Akoni Pule Hwy
Hawi, HI 96719
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(808) 785-7092
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https://www.ourfoundingfarmers.com

Hours

What time does Our Founding Farmers open?

Our Founding Farmers opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Our Founding Farmers close?

Our Founding Farmers closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Indoor Amenities

Does Our Founding Farmers allow dogs?

Yes, Our Founding Farmers allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Our Founding Farmers have parking?

Yes, Our Founding Farmers has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Our Founding Farmers have free WiFi?

Yes, Our Founding Farmers has free WiFi.

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From farm to scoop, our homemade ice cream features locally Hawaiian grown fruits in small batch flavors made daily!

Kohala Coffee Mill

4.2(274 reviews)

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Coming to Hawi Town , i was advised to get my coffee here…read more Great choice , many baked goods and maybe gelato. Tables outside and lots of aloha spirit here.

We stopped by and grabbed two smoothies. I ordered a green smoothie, and it was really delicious:…read morenot too sweet, perfectly balanced, and honestly exactly what I needed. The place itself looked nice, but since we only picked up drinks, it felt more like a quick grab-and-go spot. In Hawaii, smoothies are kind of a must, and this is definitely one of the places you can stop by if you're in the area. We didn't explore many other smoothie spots, so I can't really compare, but this one did the job well. P.S. I noticed they offer one of my favorite drinks, a cortado, with different styles and flavor options, not just the basic version. That made me curious, and if I ever come back to the Big Island, I'd love to try it!

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Bamboo Restaurant

4.1(633 reviews)

0.0 mi

We found this place while driving back to Kona after hiking at Pololu and parked on the street…read morenearby. We were able to be seated right away. The vibe is very beachy/hawaii tourist themed. It's a cute little place, used to be a hotel. The Kalua pork was pretty good, but simple and a little expensive for what it was. The fish sandwich was not bad, but the fish could use more flavor. It was cooked well though! Service was good and overall was not a bad experience, but nothing particularly stood out for the prices.

One of our favorites on the Big island. We've been a number of times, so I'm not going to speak of…read morea specific meal. Just what we like. The Peanut Satay Potstickers are one of the best things we've ever eaten, and original. Doesn't taste like anything else. Amazing! The fish coconut curry style is so good too. Not spicy, just flavorful. Ive had Ono and Mahi Mahi, both were great. My wife loves the ribeye. The demi glaze with it is perfect. We normally split a house salad- as good as any on the island. Covid really hurt this place, but last time we were there they seemed to have recovered. Its a really cool resteraunt with unique food and art. A treasure on the big island. If you're staying in Waikoloa, this is well worth the drive.

Interior

Herb Grilled Fresh Fish. Catch of the day was Ahi

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Kings View Cafe

4.0(267 reviews)

2.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2008

Upon arrival, my two boys and wife immediately turned to enjoy king Kamehameha's beautiful statue…read morewith day old leis having celebrated King Kamehameha day earlier this week. Long beautiful leis to ho or the great king. Staff at the restaurant was friendly, and full of aloha, we are grateful for their honoring of the islands mana. If we could encourage all island visitors come to see the beauty of Hawi and embrace the local love, DO IT! You will be grateful. Following this stop, we are headed to Kilauea to visit Pele. Best day on the island EVER! Pizzas was delicious, we had three at the table.

Locally owned cafe - We stopped on our audio-tour of the Kohala Coast to take a picture of the King…read moreKamehaha statue. This is a cute cafe and a great local jewelry/gift shop next door. We ordered smoothies and Hawaiian ice cream. Service was prompt and friendly.

Inside dining area. They have some patio seats too.

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Kohala Grown Market

4.8(80 reviews)

0.1 mi

DAY 2 of Vacation - After ziplining, we wanted to walk around the town. We stumbled upon this local…read moreshop and decided to grab some snacks before driving back to Kona. Ambiance/Environment: I love the open space. There were so many products, groceries, and food. There is also limited outdoor seating. Service: I didn't catch her name, but the owner was so nice and welcoming. She gave us good recommendations from the drink menu. Everything we got: 1) Maui Vera - I bought this reef friendly sunscreen. I was told regular sunscreen will not help, so I waited until we came out here to buy sunscreen. This sunscreen helped protect me from crazy sunburns. It is very thick and dries up quickly. It does leave you looking whiter than usual lol. 2) Smoothies - My ILs ordered the Hawaiian Superman, Strawberry Bliss, Chocolate Monkey, and Super Soursop. All these smoothies were recommended by the owner based on their preferences. They absolutely enjoyed their drinks. Perfect refresher after 2 hours of ziplining. 3) Tropical Dreams Ice Cream - My BIL got an 8 oz ube ice cream. We all took a spoonful to try it. Wow .. the ube flavor was unbelievable. Sooo good!

Very cool market with locally sourced produce and interesting products. We'll definitely be back…read morewhen we come to Hawi. Great aloha vibe!

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Fresh Off The Grid

4.9(289 reviews)

6.1 mi

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Fresh off the Grid IS open. Best BBQ Pork I have ever had in my life and I'm 63…read more Sara is such an awesome person. She is very friendly, pleasant and helpful with island information we had. It's outdoors, which is very nice also I would definitely 1000% go back again and again Thank you Sara Diane & Joe

This is a hidden gem but 110% I would recommend it. Drive is…read moreworth it as it's scenic and so green. Try fruit bowls and smoothy. Poke bowl and nachos are great.

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Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice

4.3(344 reviews)

13.5 mi

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GPS took me to the wrong address.. but I prevailed and found it! Delicious after a day at Hapuna…read morebeach! Coconut ice cream is delicious! The $6 shaved ice 3 flavors is a very generous size. My was so delicious w pina colada , blue vanilla and lilikoi. Sooo yummy.

This place is a little piece of heaven on the warm beaches of Hawaii! The traditional shaved ice…read morewith ice cream in the center is super delicious! Of course the service are nice and friendly we love it!!! #theyarehuge.

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3 flavors with mochi: li hing mui, guava, lilikoi $6 + $1 mochi

Pudgee Panda

4.5(45 reviews)

21.8 mi

Stopped by the Waikoloa location for a quick snack after a long day at the pool. First impression…read morewalking in was really good -- the place is clean, modern, and has a nice family-friendly vibe. Good music playing, plenty of seating, and overall a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the Blue Hawaiian/Strawberry Swirl, a root beer float, and mint chocolate chip loaded with candy toppings. Everything tasted really good and the ice cream itself was super flavorful. My only small complaint is the extra charge for each topping. Paying $0.50 per topping can add up pretty quickly. A couple other minor things: the lights kept turning off because of the motion sensors, and the young lady at the counter didn't seem very enthusiastic about helping explain the ordering process after we mentioned it was our first time there. The interaction felt a little rushed. That said, the ice cream was definitely good enough for me to come back again while I'm on the island for the next few days. Overall, still a solid spot to check out. Aloha!

Cute little quick serve place…read more We ordered Cumin beef, salt and pepper ribs, and garlic eggplant. The garlic eggplant was good. The cumin beef and the salt and pepper ribs were excellent. I could have just eaten them all night! Service was quick and efficient.

Lilikoi Chili Peppa on the left and Hau-U-Bebe. Very pretty, very sweet.

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Hau-U-Bebe Soft Serve

Island Cream Co

4.8(2k reviews)

70.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2014

The long line at Island Cream Co. tells you everything you need to know--it's absolutely worth the…read morewait! Once you get to the counter, you'll find an incredible selection of shaved ice and homemade ice cream, with endless combinations of flavors and toppings to create your perfect treat. Mixing your own flavors is half the fun, and everything we tried was fresh, delicious, and exactly what you want on a warm Maui afternoon. Beyond the amazing shaved ice and ice cream, what made this visit even more meaningful was seeing the energy returning to Lahaina. Every local business that's open represents another step in the community's recovery, and it's inspiring to see visitors and residents coming together to support them. If you're visiting Maui, make a point to stop by Island Cream Co.--you'll enjoy an incredible treat while also supporting the continued revitalization of one of Hawaii's most beloved towns. We'll definitely be back!

I wish I had found this spot sooner! We passed by it several times during our trip and had no idea…read morewhat we were missing. I love Dole Whip, but this place serves their own version called Pineapple Cream, and in my opinion, it's a million times better. They even have a poster in the shop comparing the ingredients, and let's just say they're not shy about pointing out what's in Dole Whip versus their own product. Their Pineapple Cream is made with simple ingredients, and you can absolutely taste the difference. They offer a variety of island inspired flavors, which made it tough to choose because everything sounded delicious. Unfortunately, we didn't discover this place until our last night in Maui. Otherwise, I have no doubt we would have come back multiple times during our trip. If you're a fan of pineapple ice cream, this is a must-visit. Seating was limited outdoors and inside was full. Wish they'd have more outdoor seating.

Strawberry Shortcake in a handmade Chocolate Cone!

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Glacier Ice---The Ultimate Shave Ice Experience!

Original Big Island Shave Ice

4.7(809 reviews)

22.5 mi

Best shave ice on big island. This award winning shave ice place uses amazing island flavored ice…read morecream and fresh fruit juice to flavor shave ice. You can get the artificial flavors like cotton candy but try the real fruit syrups here. Yum! There is usually a long line but the ling goes fairly fast. It's worth the wait. The staff is friendly. The restaurant has tables outside to enjoy your treats. We loved this shave ice place with real fruit juices.

Came out here the other day after a beach day. It was good shave ice, kinda expensive but worth it…read more Did not scrimp on the syrup. I opted to build my own vs choosing one of their premade. Service was friendly, and we enjoyed the shave ice out by the marina.

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Little Luna Ice Cream

5.0(1 review)

18.4 mi

The cutest little ice cream truck located at the bottom of the road heading up to Koke'e…read more They also pop up at Hanapepe Art Night on Friday's. Favorites: * Non-dairy base (their non-dairy base is homemade!!) + strawberry + Oreo topping. * Regular base + mango * They also have homemade cones which are amazing & mochi topping The owners & staff are super friendly & made us feel like family. Definitely will be coming back. The best sweet treat on a hot day! Thank