Specialties
Traditional Hawaiian Shave Ice, Sodas, Hand-Scooped Ice Cream & MORE
Family-Friendly Hangout, Events, and Good Vibes
History
Established in 2024.
Founded in 2024 and dreamed about for years before - Palmettos Shave Ice. Beginning on the sugar cane fields of Hawaii’s plantations, Shave Ice was invented by Japanese immigrants as a cool, refreshing treat to be enjoyed in the hot, tropical environment. The sugar cane workers would shave flakes of ice using their tools and coat them in sugar or fruit juice. Through the years, this sweet treat became integrated into the identity of the Hawaiian people and continues to be a staple at gatherings of family and friends. Our family realized Louisiana has more in common with Hawaii than just an appreciation of shave ice. Our home state of Louisiana also has a rich history of sugar cane farming, a deep connection to community & hospitality, and a subtropical environment with hot summers, fitting for the cool treat. Nestled in the plantings of our tropical palmettos, we hope to provide a place to foster community in CENLA as we share the rich history and sweet taste of Shave Ice at Palmettos.
Meet the Business Owner: The Tradewell Family T.
Aloha! We are the Tradewell family, blessed owners of Palmettos Shave Ice in Pineville, Louisiana. It has been such a SWEET journey beginning this small, family business. Our passion is to create a space for community, fellowship, and a family-friendly environment for those in the CENLA community and beyond to enjoy some traditional Hawaiian Shave Ice and other sweet treats. Since our opening in the summer of 2024, we have thoroughly enjoyed serving shave ice and promoting good vibes at Palmettos. Our shave ice shop is unique in that it encourages customers to slow down, relax, and enjoy a sweet treat as well as the company of others. We have so enjoyed getting to know all of our customers and cannot wait to meet you all! We hope to see you soon at Palmettos!