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Shaka Shave Ice

4.6 (31 reviews)
InexpensiveDesserts, Shaved Ice
Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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Regular shaved ice
Kaylee T.

Shaved ice was fresh- flavors were sweet and refreshing! Service was quick and friendly. Super cute indoor and outdoor seating.

Cherry Lime and Coconut Shave Ice
Elizabeth N.

Please don't walk. Run for this sweet treat in Chapel Hill. Off Franklin Street this unassuming back of a plaza you can cool off. This was reasonably priced and a great stop in CH

Jenny S.

It's great to see Hawaiian-style shave ice in the triangle area! This shave ice definitely stays true to what they serve in Hawaii. They offer a vast array of flavors and service is quick. I just wish they had more toppings. In Hawaii, you can get add ons such as condensed milk and mochi, which are excellent additions to shave ice. Maybe one day Shaka will get these add ons too. Went in the summer and it was great sitting outside. Not sure how often I'd come when the weather is cold though, as seating is limited to outdoor spaces.

This is the large!  I may have to get a small next time. :)
Lucky 1 3.

Nice alternative to the crunchy sno-cones of my youth. Very finely shaved ice with wonderful flavor combinations they add in stripes and a little ice cream if you'd like. The large is $5 and as you can see from the photo it's huge and I could have done with a small which is $3 or 3.50. But you get that pretty bouquet shaved ice holder why would you not. There is seating outside but it smells like dog poop.

Melissa G.

It's exactly what you think it is - shaved ice with thick, syrupy, sugary artificial tasting flavoring on top. That is not meant as a criticism as it is exactly what I expected. I had the watermelon flavor which tasted just like the watermelon Jolly Rancher. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, and both small and large are big servings. The one young guy who was working was slammed, yet he remained calm, helpful, and personable. Kudos to him!

The ice cream.
Caroline A.

It was sooooo good. It's so hard to find parking in that area but it was easy here. And the shaved ice tasted really good. It was exactly how I had envisioned it tasting. It was really flavorful but then I just asked for less and they gave it to me with 0 attitude. They're so nice there. It's so refreshing. I got Pina Colada and my BFF Sarah Hiers got Pina Colada and my BFF Hannah Card got Carolina Blue. We will go again!

Aria D.

Wanted to try this place on a hot day and it did not completely disappoint. The syrup was way too sweet and did not have much flavor. I had a combination of two flavors and it tasted good for about 5 bites but other than that it was way too sugary.

Kimberly D.

Wow!! What an amazing surprise find!!! The rainbow, peach/mango with kona cream, and coconut/mango were fabulous!! 10 stars!!

Large shaved ice with ice-cream (I can't remember the name of the flavor, but it was written in blue letters)

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I got to meet the owner, who was great. It's family run and has great shave ice right in a courtyard with other local restaurants.

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It was delicious and the people there were very helpful! Will visit again. Beware of the Bees around the tables, we ate in the car.

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9 years ago

So good and reminds me of the shaved ice I had in Hawaii! I am definitely going back all summer long

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So refreshing. So many flavors. So Hawaii Carb-ROH!

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This place is awesome. Great service and it's sooo good. Not a snow cone. Can't wait to go again.

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I absolutely love this place. The cheesecakes have NO preservatives which I absolutely love because…read moreI have allergies to preservatives in food. I have to admit that I can't visit as often as I like because I'm diabetic but what I have had, has been great! I love the caramel cheesecake, the red velvet cheesecake, and strawberry cheesecake. I feel the cost is a little on the high side, HOWEVER, you get what you pay for! An excellent melt in your mouth cheesecake without an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis! Worth every penny and I have spent quite a lot pennies at this place. When you get a cheesecake, be forewarned that it more than likely is frozen- it has to be since there are no preservatives!! I like to get home and cut it into 4ths and put back into the freezer to freeze them to keeep them from getting to soft and mushy since I only eat a 1/4 at a time. Plus it's easier to cut them when they are frozen. My only wish is that they had a sugar free version.... But then again, maybe it's a blessing in disguise! I would be there every week and my pocketbook would be tapped out! They do also have vegan cheesecakes, and I tried two- but I honestly wasn't very fond of them. I think they had a good flavor, but it was a texture issue for me and a personal preference. So don't hold that against them! I'm sure if you're vegan, you would appreciate them. Another note: they have odd hours in my opinion. The only time I can go get my cheesecake fix is when I'm on this side of Durham- (my job is driving everywhere in the RTP and further, and when I don't end my day on this side of Durham, I don't make the special trip. They open at 4:00.

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