We have been coming to Pura Vida since our oldest boys, who are now 18 and 17 were little, and have always received the best customer service! As a small business owner myself, I know how much heart, hard work, and consistency it takes to keep customers happy and build a thriving business. Pura Vida truly gets it right. Every time we come in, we are greeted with smiles and such happy personalities. You can tell that their team genuinely cares about their customers and the experience they provide. After all these years, we continue to choose Pura Vida because of the wonderful service and the people who make every visit enjoyable. read more

Pura Vida - Lotus Energy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

They are very sweet her and there coffe is delicious. I've been ordering the hazelnut latte breve. They also have energy infusions with Red Bull and a new natural lotus version. They do take there time with making drinks so make sure your not in a hurry when you stop by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside makes you feel like you at the beach. Uplifting, relaxing and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pura Vida - The menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

This place has roaches in the in the ice and the owner keeps taking the photos down. They also just failed inspection there's roaches in the shaved ice read more

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They have an array of mouthwatering refreshing desserts. I have only gotten the pineapple dole whip or the strawberry/pineapple swirl. I'm not close to Disney or Mission Beach in San Diego. This is my go to when in need of something sweet and reviving. I love that I can get it here close to where we reside. Service can be slow, but the young people that work here are always really nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We come here once the weather is nice or it's starts to get to hot for comfort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pura Vida - Pineapple Dole Whip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

First one to order off of the new menu!! E everything was wonderful. Always appreciate the hospitality and great service!! read more

Pura Vida - New Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Closest thing to Hawaiian shaved ice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean and impressive dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Found our new spot!

Service is everything when considering what business to support . The Older lady that owns the place is rude , not a place I would ever step foot in or recommend. There's definitely better spots specially if you're not going to be welcoming to EVERYONE. read more

We tried the shaved ice with mango, pineapple and strawberry flavors, and it was absolutely delicious! The sweetness was perfectly balanced--not too much--and the fruit flavors tasted fresh without the essence being overpowering. A special shout-out to the young girl who prepared our order. She was so sweet, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

I drive over an hour just to get this! After having this in Hawaii, this is the next best place! They now have mango dole whip but I'm not a fan of Mango, but definitely must stop in for this! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little shop with a very friendly staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish they would open one closer, this would be my place all the time! read more

Pura Vida - Rainbow shaved iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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So to start it off, when i went inside the owner already had an attitude and when i started to ask how much extra sweet cream would be, she shrugged it off and rolled her eyes. so i sat back down and waited till another cashier or employee came up and i just wanna say that the girls name ariana i think, she was so sweet and she told me that the sweet cream was 1.50$ so then that was only the first half. the next time i went it i ordered the pink bbg and it tasted HORRIBLE. i could not eat it because it tasted like chemicals. i asked them to remake it for me and the manager went on to say that im lying, that the pink taste like bazooka bbg and the blue tasted tart. i dont care what the difference is, all i asked for was for it to be remade. luckily an employee remade it for me once she left. the last and final time i went i seen a roach on the wall with the mirror...BY THE BAR! WHERE PEOPLE EAT!!! i was horrified and will definitely not be returning. the manager is always so rude and too old to run this place. they need a new manager, the whole staff looks miserable and i can tell that it is definitely not because of the job... it's because of the manager and i agree with them. people complain about the service not being that great but frankly i applaud them for being able to be nice while the manager is there because i know i wouldnt be able to it! after hearing all these horrible stories online about her i wish for the best for all her VICTIMS. i havent been there since but my sister has and she hasnt seen ariana there, she was great and i hope she got out of there. please dont EVERRRRR come to this establishment, this monstrosity of an establishment is purely unacceptable. i dont understand how they havent been shut down yet. read more

Great wide variety . My fam and I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie, tigers blood & orange shaved ice, and a swirl dole whip. All 3 of them are delicious! I only snapped a pic of the dole whip read more

Pura Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Won't be coming back here again owner was rude and the service was bad because they got my order wrong and the car behind me got their order first before I did and the shaved ice had no flavor read more

Shaved ice was decent but the flavors I got were watered down and I was unable to distinguish the flavors. Be careful of what you order. The prices on the menu display are not accurate. After asking for the receipt to be texted to me (they do not give printed receipts), I found out that the prices are actually increased. I brought it up to the workers and was just told to just call the number to speak to the manager. I told them that if they are aware of the price differences then they need to also inform the customers too. I'm only giving one star for the shaved ice. Service and price transparency needs improvement. read more

Pura Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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The service was horrible, the young lady at the window was very rude and gave a lot of unnecessary attitude. Very unprofessional

I love this place! The flavors here are so good and the fact that they have a ton of Sugar Free flavors makes it even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff is always super friendly and place is always spotless clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's located right next to the Modesto Cigar Lounge which is perfect for when the nicotine rush hits you can just walk over here and get some sugar in you to counteract it. read more

Pura Vida - Medium Bahama Mama & Coconut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Tasty treats. My kid loves the shaved ice treats here. The owner is very nice too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for the kiddos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The owner, Jill, constantly claims to be a "woman of God," yet regularly yells at and disrespects her young employees. Staff members are expected to do things far outside of their job descriptions, and the overall environment appears extremely toxic and unprofessional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The biggest issue is the cleanliness and safety concerns.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Employees were aware of a roach problem, and roaches had reportedly fallen into materials used for the snow cones. Instead of throwing contaminated syrup away, Jill allegedly told employees she wasn't going to "waste money" by replacing it. That same syrup was later used during a school pop-up event, which is honestly disturbing if true. There also seem to be ongoing complaints about workers not being paid properly and feeling taken advantage of. Young employees especially appear to be treated poorly and spoken to disrespectfully. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, based on what has been witnessed and shared by employees, this does not seem like a safe or healthy environment for workers or customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This charming little spot has me returning every weekend to satisfy my sweet tooth. My go-to treat is the dreamsicle with ice cream and condensed milk--pure bliss! read more

Pura Vida - Dreamsicle/ice cream/condensed mild - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

The drive through is a bit slow, but worth the wait. The manager or owner is always so nice and helpful. As well as the staff. The shaved is the refreshing and we love getting the dole whip with extra cream on ours. So good. read more

We always enjoy coming here! Whether it's for shaved ice or a sundae! Delicious, big selection of choices too!

Me and my son were super excited to try this place and we were definitely let down! Overpriced and not flavorful at all, then the customer service was not great either. Total let down! Not worth it in my opinion. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pura Vida takes me back to all the wonderful memories of my various trips to Hawaii. When you walk in you are just hit with the greatest vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is always outstanding, there are soooo many options on the menu that if you are like me and feeling adventurous you can have a new flavor experience each time. Aside from their jaw dropping shaved ice, I love their kettle corn and coffee options along with their lotus drinks. My family and I visit all year round!!! read more

Oh my goodness this place is so good! There is a huge selection of flavors to choose from. The ice is nice and soft and refreshing.

It was over 100 degrees in the Modesto area this past Monday, so why not go out for a treat for shaved ice? It's a really easy and convenient trip since it has a drive-thru and the workers come out to deliver to your car after ordering! Not sure if this really matters much to me anymore since I'm vaccinated, but to whom it might concern, this place isn't COVID-19 safe since the staff do not wear any masks or gloves. If you're paranoid about COVID-19, it's probably best to hold off visiting until either you're vaccinated or feel safe about staff workers not wearing any masks. Anyway, I ordered a Childs size Georgia Peach and Mango shaved ice for $3.25. It tasted mostly as expected and was a bit refreshing since it was pretty hot throughout the day, but I was wasn't anything over the top or something I'd crave unless it was strictly hot. The entire presentation just seemed underwhelming and nothing too special. I'd argue just having a logo on the cup rather a styrofoam cup would make it seem like I'm getting a dessert personalized and not just something that was mixed within 10 seconds. The materials used for presentation all seemed like they were grabbed at Safeway for the cheapest possible price. If you're desperate for a cheap dessert on a hot sunny day, give this place a try and you might not regret it? I did see a sign that they were selling Dole Whip which I know is extremely delicious. I'll eventually come back and update another review getting that. read more

Pura Vida - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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This shi ass they said the grape and pink lemon had ice cream and it didn't they gave us a raspado instead and the ice didn't even have flavor read more

I just thought I would put a warning out there for anyone who frequents Pura Vida. I stopped in there yesterday to treat my family to a shaved ice. After I paid for my purchase I sat at the table and realized I paid a higher price, a dollar more per shaved ice. I was able to talk to the person behind the counter who told me that they had brought this to the manager/owners attention. They informed me that the manager knows that they are charging a different price on the register than what is listed on the board. They also said that customers have complained but they refuse to fix the problem. So just so you know you're being over charged. I find this pretty shady!! They're literally robbing their customers. read more

Great ambience of wall murals, good prices and absolutely delicious treats! Tried the Bob Marley and the Cookie Crush Sundae with Kettle Korn on the side. I shall return to try some drinks! Bonus: they have a Frequent Visitor Punch Card program! The energetic staff and thoughtful owner ensure you want to return. See you there!!! read more

Pura Vida - Crushin' it with this Cookies & Cream Sundae in a flower cup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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Services was ok. Ice cream is SUPER overpriced. Should've just gone to the grocery store instead. Most of the items were unavailable and the prices that were advertised were completely different read more

Honestly if y'all get this stressed when the temperature is 90 degrees, I don't know how you're going to handle it when it gets over 100 and people are out of school. Terrible service for no reason from the little girl working and there's no reason to take it out on customers, it's not a good look for the business. I doubt better training could fix that attitude. If you hate your job just quit instead of being rude and condescending. I don't need a literal child talking down to me like they're somebody special. The first words out of my mouth were, "I'm never coming here again". read more

Make sure they put enough syrup for this 7.00 snow cone. They only coated the outside which was tasty. Then that was it. Everything inside was bare ice with no flavor. Prices are already high but when businesses try and cut out their ingredients to save a buck is not cool. read more

Pura Vida - Prices are already high for this 7.00 and they can't be gouging the quality of the item to save an extra buck. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Place used to have the best snow cones in the country around 2014 or so. Now they've hired new staff, and the quality has went way, way down. The snow used to be powder fine, and served in big flower cups, with lots of flavor. Now it's in a generic Styrofoam cup so the ice falls off onto your lap while eating it, the top half is mostly ice with no flavor while the bottom half is mush within a minute or two, and worst of all, the ice is now in regular, generic larger chunks that you get from anywhere else that serves snow cones. Really depressing to see this place go downhill this much. read more

Fantastic service! Went through the drive thru and had NO idea what to get. We asked a few questions and instead of being annoyed, they were so so so friendly! We absolutely loved the service and our shaved ice was so tasty!! read more

Horrendous experience waited over 15 mins to be told it could be another 5 or 10 mins for a single icee. They say because the person before me ordered multiple things. INSANE. If your time has no value, by all means you can watch 4 people stand there, one will make the ice and the other three will just look lost. Then when you get a refund. They don't have receipts. So there's that. Maybe 711 isn't so bad after all. If your rune has ANY value, save yourself. read more

I was blatantly ignored at the drive thru by both employees. I honked my horn and he looked right at me and ignored me. You just lost as customer. read more

Jordan is the sweetest and most welcoming! I love the shaved ice here, it is simply the best. * large is a must here read more

Pura Vida - Cherry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

I got the tiger's blood with orange and pineapple dole whip in the middle on a hot sunny day and it was the best decision I ever made. The drive through window makes it super easy to order and the staff are really fast at bringing your order to your vehicle. read more

Pura Vida - They have a drive thru and most importantly they have pineapple dole whip! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Passing through to visit family nearby and Pura Vida was the ONLY place that popped up who offered lotus energy drinks. To our surprise they offered pretty much any sweet treat you could imagine...espresso, freshly shaved ice with ice cream, dole whip, lotus drinks and more. Jill, the owner, was so sweet and accommodating. Lotus (plant based energy drink) is best with sparkling water, but since we knew we wouldn't find another store nearby to our final destination, we ordered extra. Jill gave us the sparkling water separately so we could add to each drink as we were ready for it. This small thoughtful gesture made each drink taste fresh and delicious as if she made it for us in that very moment. read more

So good! Love how kid friendly they are and all of the selection. Staff is nice. When we went we were the only customers so my daughter enjoyed dancing to the Disney music in the middle of the shop. Great place to enjoy dessert with family and SOO budget friendly. Will be a forever returning customer. read more

Pura Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Love this place. Price is fair. Many flavors to choose from. And while I don't mind the potentially long wait, I do wish they would switch their spoons. I swear I almost cut my mouth on them everytime. Get the next ones compostable while you're at it. Can you see the ridges on this thing!? read more

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I always get the lemonade shaved ice with ice cream which can never steer you wrong. Husbands favorite is LiHingMui with Haupia. Drive-thru for when you don't want to get out of the car/ can't get out of the car thanks to coronavirus. They saw we had our puppy and gave us the sweetest pup cup with whipped cream and a doggie cookie. Made our day probably more than our dog. Our baby didn't even realize we stopped as we received our little slice of heaven. Thanks for the cool treat! read more

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