This ice cream is AMAZING! The staff is so friendly. All fresh delicious ingredients..... highly recommend!

Pay in cash to avoid credit card fee. Flat fee if pay in cash. The homemade ice cream... every flavor is so good! I didn't know what to choose, the owner, Mark, said he created all his flavors. He uses whole ingredients that's from the flavors to create each flavor. No artificial flavors like other ice cream places. The ice cream isn't too sweet. It was perfect for my Asian sweetness. Iykyk. Ice cream is so creamy. I got the G-snap (ginger ice cream) and the Matcha Tea. I got 2 scoops for $11 flat if pay in cash. I would highly highly suggest trying the Chocolate+Chili. It's really unique! You'll taste the chocolate and then the chili hits you at the end. I don't like chili but for those who do or like a little heat... definitely try this!!! There are differnt sizes. Smaller size is $7 for 1 scoop. The $11 can either have 1 or 2 scoop. There is limited parking at the front of the store. read more

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After hiking Pololū Beach, nothing hits better than ice cream. And on your way through Hawi, do yourself a favor and stop here. Picture a smiley, Hawaiian Seinfeld Soup Nazi -- a guy truly passionate about his craft. He flicks out samples so fast you barely see his hand move. How do you choose? Sophie, make your choice. Today's pick was lilikoi and lemon. He makes everything in small batches, and he literally hangs a sign outside listing the fresh fruit he's hunting for. Locals swing by and drop off whatever they've got. You can taste the difference. Everything is fresh, bright, and ridiculously delicious. We'll be back. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Lilikoi and my neighbors lemons - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Ice cream as an experience!! Ginger snap My neighbors Lemons And of course Oreo, etc!! Just some of the best Ice cream you'll ever have!! Must try!' read more

Our Founding Farmers - Flavors of the day! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

I literally can't even describe how amazing the ice cream is here!! The home made pistachio is to die for...It truly will ruin you for any other ice cream, do NOT miss this place if you're on the big island! read more

If you're driving through Hawi and don't stop at Our Founding Farmers for ice cream... we might not be able to be friends. The hardest part wasn't choosing a flavor it was pretending I still needed "just one more sample." The staff was awesome, happily handing out samples with a smile until I finally admitted defeat. Every flavor was fantastic, but the strawberry, matcha, and lilikoi absolutely stole the show. Fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor. The service deserves just as much praise as the ice cream friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming. Great people, amazing ice cream, and a must-stop anytime you're in Hawi. Five stars all day! read more

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The most amazing ice cream I've ever eaten. Lemon is the best I've ever tasted and matcha comes in a close second. Super friendly owner and happy to let you taste flavors until you find the one that tickles your fancy. Not to miss. read more

The ice cream was good, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The owner was rude and even cussed at us after we mentioned that we wanted to share an ice cream and made us each order our own. The other employee working was very kind and apologized for his behavior afterward, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, because of the way we were treated, we would not return. read more

This might be the best ice cream I've ever had (definitely THE BEST strawberry ice cream hands down). Fantastic mix of traditional and not so traditional flavors so there's something for everyone. A MUST visit on The Big Island!!! read more

Our Founding Farmers - My kids giving two thumbs up! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Wanted to like this place, and I won't say anything about the male staff member / owner, though I didn't have a positive experience there (see one star reviews, there's a theme there). BUT, I will say the ice cream was not good. It tasted like the ice cream I made at home with my ice cream maker. The rocky road tasted like frozen Swiss miss with store bought marshmallows (not the yummy chocolatey flavor with goo). I think if they made sorbets they'd be better. The female working was very kind and helpful, wish she had helped us! read more

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

Our Founding Farmers - Storefront - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Some of the best ice cream I ever tasted, all local ingredients, the owner is amazing in this quaint little town. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

Best ice cream in Hawaii!!! Ya have to visit Hawi, and this place for some killin' ice cream. 1 scoop is generous and 2 scoops, well, double that. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

The problem with the homemade ice cream here is it will ruin any other ice cream for you! Nothing else measures up! This is the BEST! And you can sample lots of creative, fresh flavors! Then try to decide what you want! read more

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. ,nice out door seating area and some spots inside, casual. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Vanilla macnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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Excellent, quality ice cream. We were voluntarily offered the most unique flavors (chocolate chili, Surinam cherry, lychee to name a few). Wonderful, welcoming staff. Such a treat after our hike of Pololu Valley. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Papaya and Waimea Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

This place is worth the stop. Amazing flavors one of kind. I got the great rocky road and strawberry! The papaya yummm The ginger one wow The lemon can't say enough The service is out of this world so kind and gives you a bunch of samples. Nice big inside and nice big outside with tables everywhere read more

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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

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

Our Founding Farmers - Mango strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

Out of this world ice cream and service. Friendly, attentive, kind, and the ice cream was absolutely fantastic. I'm so glad we didn't miss this stop. The strawberry ice cream was the best I've ever had. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Really cute mural in front of the shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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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

Our Founding Farmers - Lemon and cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Our Founding Farmers - Strawberry and matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

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

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

We love this place! They are so kind and the ice cream is delicious. You can tell it's made from fresh products and it just can't be beat. The staff are friendly and fun to talk to and always offer samples. We highly recommend Mango, Papaya, Chili Chocolate, Surinam Cherry, G-snap, and Oreo! All so good! It's nice and cool inside if you want to sit down and eat your ice dream. Or you can even eat out on the lanai if you prefer. The music is good and the restroom is clean and well maintained too! Mahalo nui loa for the yummy ice cream and the nice time talk story! read more

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

Our Founding Farmers - Front of store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

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

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

Our Founding Farmers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

Our Founding Farmers - lilikoi/dragon fruit and chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

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

We stumbled on this place by accident..wanted to park in their lot for a few minutes while I browsed through the shops so went in to buy a cone. The owner immediately starts giving us samples and explaining how the make fresh daily in small batches. AMAZINGly delicious!! I wasn't even going to get one until I tried it. Soo good! I ended up choosing the ginger snap. My husband got the double chocolate. If we are ever in Hawi again, we will come back for sure. The only negative is the owner is a bit of an "ice cream Nazi"...yelled at anyone trying to use the bathroom before buying and that was kind of awkward and unnecessary in my opinion. read more

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

Our Founding Farmers - Mango and strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hawi, Hawaii

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

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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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. Very cool place to stop and hang out for a quick treat! read more