This place deserves so much more recognition! I only tried one flavor (they have Vanilla and Ube…read morewhen I came, but coated in various toppings), but it was amazing. I had the Ube Rice Krispie Ice Cream Bar and it was probably the best Ube flavored dessert I've had (I'm based in Bay Area, CA where Ube desserts are ubiquitous), and my favorite dessert during my 11-day stay in Maui (yes I liked it more than Ululani's). It's in a very lowkey spot (ice cream truck), and I fortuitously passed by on my walk back to my apartment. I initially only saw the white (probably coconut) layer, but biting into the bar, I was pleasantly surprised with the vibrant purple color and strong ube flavor. I'm the type who doesn't like overwhelmingly sweet but also enjoy strong flavors. The ube bar exceeded my expectations - it was sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet (the perfect sweetness which is rare for desserts for me) with a delicious ube flavor. The woman who took my order was very friendly despite me coming 10 min before closing. I discovered this place on the last night of my trip, but wish I had found out about this place earlier, I definitely would have come multiple times.

Delicious & definitely one of our favorite treats on Maui! The owners are so friendly & have lots…read moreof Aloha! You can tell these yummy little treats are made with lots of love! Their little ice cream truck is adorable & they are parked in the evenings near Paradise Gardens apartment complex near the corner of S Kihei Rd & Kulanihakoi St! They have it lit up well, so you can't miss your opportunity to stop by for a sweet dessert! We've tried lots of their flavors and they are all good!

The ultimate shave ice experience! You build it yourself. Choose from a large variety of syrups…read more Ask the staff for some sweet condensed milk to top it off. They also have awesome gourmet ice cream. I got two scoops... The Salted Caramel and the Chantilly Cake ice cream. Delicious!

Island cream so good...we got it twice. Didnt know island cream was its own product, and boy was I…read moredelighted. The flavors here are exceptional and the fruit ones taste so fresh. My personal favorite was the lilikoi cheesecake- texture and flavor wise it's a dream. The staff is super nice and will let you sample as many flavors as you want (and they're generous samples too!). Another nice thing- they let you split scoops! The scoops are pretty big so it was perfect for the second time we went being able to do that and get 2 flavors. The shop itself is cute and has some seating inside as well as 2 tables outside. From the other reviews it sounds like we lucked out and never had crowds there. Soooo good I will be recommending this spot to everyone, and next time I'm back in Maui I'll be back!

My husband and I were just complaining about how upcountry didn't have an ice cream shop. And…read morelooking at the color of my yard, I can tell this summer is gonna be a scorcher. So good to know some sweet treats are just 10 min away. Thank goodness my nephew told me about this place. My husband got the Kona Mocha and I got the Maui Sunrise. The Kona Mocha is like a coffee smoothie. Not overly sweet or too bitter. Perfect blend of ice, coffee choc and sweet cream. The Maui Sunrise was sooooo good! Unlike other shave ice spots, their prices are very reasonable AND they don't skimp on the flavored syrup. The yummy flavors went all the way down to the ice cream. Can't wait to try their other goodies!

This time we decided to try the frozen drinks they offer, the caramel latte (so sweet), the…read morestrawberries cream (also so sweet), and the orange Creamsicle (delicious). Service with a smile as before and quick retrieval of our order.

Looking for a COOL place to CHILL? (Yes Puns intended lol!) Then head over to Maui Frozen and check…read moreout Owner Jason and his wife's AMAZING carefully constructed Ice creations! You can tell that they've put a lot of TLC in their locally owned and operated small business! Don't let the simple product fool you...they pack their slush with a fresh fruity punch! Their product reminds me of many things I love, for one, Tasaka Guri Guri which I grew up having and also a restaurant I love on Oahu, Jejubing (Korean Ice dessert), to Filipino Halo Halo (minus all the fuss with jellies lol). Once you step into the cool AC shop, you'll be transported back to the 80's/90's with the hip retro decor of the black and white checkered tiles all around, arcade game system, surf board along the wall and a totally rad Trapper Keeper with photos of satisfied customers!! I went twice in the past two weeks and it always hit the spot!! It's been so hot and humid in Kihei especially with back to back...to back storm systems so something cold and refreshing is just perfect! But honestly year round, I will find myself craving this. During our first visit, the owner Jason let us sample everything that our hearts desired. He explained the process and making each batch in house and choosing the local flavor profiles! I love how there's local ingredients and fruits used like Lemons (you might even see a box in store), Passion Fruit, Coconut and Hami Melon to name a few! My favorite (as you could see by multiple photos lol) is the Hami Melon (think Canteloupe's prettier and sweeter sister lol) and Coconut combo (which was pretty much Haupia-Coconut Pudding) and adding that Creamy add on of Condensed Milk is a game changer. I mean it was giving Halo Halo vibes! I tried everything from POG, to the Pineapple Scoop Ice (that one reminds me of Guri Guri), to Lychee, to Coconut Coffee...and Jason gave us an unreleased sample of Japanese Whiskey with Miso Caramel! All I gotta say is 1000000000000/10! We were honored to sample that! I will highly recommend this to friends and family and I know I'll be a repeat customer.

There is a decent amount of parking in the front and in the surrounding area. Staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful. The service was really good and we got our order pretty fast. There's not much seating inside. We got the frozen lemonade and the POG which were both really refreshing. It was perfect for a hot day and the flavors didn't artificial. The texture was different than regular shave ice and had more of a smooth texture. Definitely would come here again!

IMHO First time…read moretrying a Shaka Pop! We found them set up at the Maui Swap Meet and my hubby tried the Maui Mocha pop. It was excellent in flavor and refreshment! It's perfect for a quick treat on a hot day! Only $5 and well worth it. There are many tropical flavors to choose from!

We were driving back up the Road to Hana and we saw this lady waving to everyone from the side of…read morethe road selling ice pops so we figured, lets see what she's got. Just as we suspected she was super nice and friendly and convinced us we needed to try these ice pops (it wasn't hard to convince us). I got the Passion Orange Guava and my girlfriend got the Coconut Lime. She took both cash and Venmo so that helped make it a little easy for us. The pops were very flavorful, wasn't overly sugary or anything. Definitely could tell they used real fruits, especially with the Coconut Lime since it even had a little lime rind in it. Come by, especially if its a hot day! Trust me, it's worth it.

I have been a Maui Cookie Lady fan for ten years! Up until November 2019, we visited Maui on an…read morealmost yearly basis. (Yes, we are way overdue to get back on island!) I had heard about the Maui Cookie Lady cookies in early 2016 and knew that I had to get one the next time we visited. At that time, the cookies were only available at various local markets that would get a delivery once or twice a week. There was no dedicated retail store then. In November 2016, it finally happened! I was able to find a small supply of Mitzi's, the Maui Cookie Lady's, cookies at the Market Maui (since closed). My first cookie was Da Half Baked - a chocolate chip cookie stuffed with Reese's, Snickers, AND Oreo! OMG...only a super creative cookie chef extraordinaire could have imagined such a delight! I knew that I would be a fan forever!! On every subsequent trip, I sought out the amazing cookies. It wasnʻt always easy to find them, as the batches were small and offered in very limited locations. I would be on a mission and never gave up until I found them. My friends and co-workers were always so excited when I brought them back a "world-famous Maui Cookie Lady" cookie when I returned from Maui. In late 2020, the year after my last trip to Maui, the Maui Cookie Lady opened up a retail shop in Makawao. I haven't been able to stop by in person yet, but I will be going the next time I visit. I tell all my friends about the cookies, and several have been able to stop by the cute shop. When I am lucky, a friend will bring back some ono cookies for me. The Maui Cookie Lady cookies are not like most of the cookies you are used to eating. The first thing that you will notice is that they are really big!! I like to say that they are "gargantuan"! The second thing is that they are made with creative ingredients that may be familiar to you, or they may be new. Many of the varieties incorporate local ingredients lilikoi, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts. The combination of flavors will excite any cookie loverʻs taste buds. Donʻt worry if you are not local to stop by the shop in person. You can order cookies online, individually or via the monthly subscription box. If you are visiting and want to take a few home with you, know that they can be frozen and stay great when you want to enjoy them. They do not contain preservatives, which I think is a big plus. In addition to creating great cookies, Mitzi is a big supporter of the community. She helps with various fundraising efforts to help those in Maui. As a former teacher, she is connected to educators in Hawaiʻi and their special needs. Once I get back to Maui, I will visit the store and update this review. I can't wait!

If the packaging is this special, the product must be even more, and so it is!…read more Received an assortment of goodies as a special thank you. What a great way to show your appreciation to someone. Everything is delicious! Especially the cookies, so addictive. The chocolate chip cookies are filled with chocolate, and taste so buttery and sweet.

Dark Chocolate Truffle Mochi? Phenomenal. Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Mochi? Excellent. Biting…read moreinto both at the same time for a peanuty-chocolatey mochi combo? Heavenly. I'm not a mochi person, but Maui Specialty Chocolates didn't disappoint with their offerings. They definitely know how to make irresistible sweets. The Dark Chocolate Truffle Mochi had a lovely, decadent filling surrounded by super soft, chocolate-infused mochi. I have never been so amazed at how jaw-droppingly delicious this type of confection could be. This was the item I was looking forward to trying the most, and I can't wait to purchase more when in Maui. The Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate had a peanut butter-forward filling with crushed peanuts for an awesome texture, and the mochi was pillowy yet held its shape well (slightly firmer than the truffle's). My mom experienced major emotional nostalgia eating these because they reminded her of her mom's mochi, something wonderful that she hasn't eaten in nearly 50 years. Other chocolates that my family and I really enjoyed were the 100% Kona coffee and dark chocolate, the Hawaiian-style rocky road (mac nuts, marshmallows, and rice crispies), regular dark chocolate pieces, dark chocolate covered Spanish peanuts, and dark chocolate peanut butter cups. I pre-ordered mochi over the phone the day before pickup, and I paid in-store after selecting some wrapped chocolates for gifts. Look for the yellow banner above the shop door. Parking lot is small but free; I had no issues finding a spot during a weekday afternoon close to closing. Staff were patient and knowledgeable. They also sell a bunch of cute stickers for $1 each.

We have heard SO MUCH about this place! And we finally got to try it. Our friends had to order…read moreahead for the next day because if you try to go after 1p....don't bother, they're all sold out of the mochi. We tried the peanut butter and milk chocolate flavors. Look they're really good mochi, but its a lot. hahah we could barely take a few bites before giving up. Maybe if they made smaller versions. I wish I could have tried an azuki bean one! But if in the area, I would love to check it out for other flavors.

Looking for a place to grab pastries early in the morning? Look no further Sugar Beach Bake Shop…read moregot it all! Their open 6am-2pm Monday-Saturday. Their located in the very beginning of South Kihei Road next to the ABC Store. Parking is limited. I recommend going there early in the morning. The bakery is quite small and casual. There are tables available outside to sit on. I love the variety of pastries and drinks to choose from. Everything I've tried so far was sooo yummy! My personal favorites are the malasadas and macarons. Not to mention service is always friendly! I highly recommend checking them out!

For some reason they stop making fresh non filled Malasadas by 10am. Forcing you to buy the older…read morepremade filled which aren't very fresh tasting. My suggesting is to make it until they close at 2pm. Isn't it just dough. Fried. Rolled in sugar? Leonard's in Waikiki makes them to order.... Just my two cents. If you come early you are in luck. If after 10am I'd avoid this place.