I quite like this spot for soft serve! Thrills is an ice cream shop located in the Ala Moana area,…read moreright on Piikoi Street. You generally have to find parking along the street, which is relatively limited depending on the time of day, as there are a couple street parking spots in front of the shop that are often occupied. The shop itself is clean and bright with a modern glam design (marble print tables, pops of pink), and there are some tables/booth seating available if you'd like to enjoy your food indoors. Service is quick and friendly. There are several soft serve flavors and toppings that you can choose from, and there are some popular combo recommendations on their menu. I got the ube ice cream with oreo as a topping, and it came out very quickly! I overall enjoyed what I got, as I thought it was sweet, creamy, and overall hit the spot. I would love to come back to try their other flavors if I ever get a late night craving for soft serve.

Loved the warm greeting when I came in through the door. They answered my questions and let me know…read morehow ordering works: they have non dairy flavors on soft serve and pre frozen flavors for the premade crème brûlée. The soft serve can be made into a crème brûlée, no problem. I ordered the Nutella Oreo crème brûlée. They took 2 minutes in the back, and then torched the sugar at the counter. It was super cool! The egg custard was a sweet thin layer over the cold ice cream.

Lapperts is famous in Hawaii for their delicious ice cream, and if you're staying in the Hilton…read moreHawaiian village, it's a must try! Lines are typically very long, but we managed to snag a spot at night, and the lines do typically move very quick! Unique Hawaiian flavors and classic ice creams with fun twists. Highly recommend, especially if you have a sweet tooth!

Walking into an ice cream spot in Waikiki, you already know you're about to get financially…read moredisrespected. I was fully prepared to pay "ocean view tax" for a single scoop. Somehow, it ended up being the same price, if not cheaper, than the Baskin-Robbins by my house. That alone threw me off. Then the ice cream showed up... and now I'm suspicious for a different reason. Flavor was a straight 10 out of 10. Not "it's hot so I'll take anything cold" good, actually good. Like someone back there cares about your happiness. Portion size? Out of control. These guys are not measuring anything. It felt personal. Like they saw me walk in and said "yeah, give this guy the full send." And listen, I've never once in my life said "that's too much fudge." That's not a sentence I use. But they pushed me to the edge. Sundae came out looking like it was melting under pressure. Fudge dripping down the sides, chocolate overflowing like it had somewhere to be. I couldn't even take a picture because it was already escaping. One wrong move and I'm wearing it. At one point I wasn't even eating it anymore, I was just trying to contain the situation. This is exactly how a sundae should be. Messy, overloaded, slightly stressful, and 100 percent worth it. I'll be back... but next time I'm bringing backup.

Sweet Creams is one of my go-to spots for rolled up ice cream, my favorite being the fruity pebbles…read moreone! It's a little tucked away spot in Ala Moana, and it's nice and quiet usually. Service is always good, the people are nice. Price wise it's maybe ~$7-8 for the large bowls.

We stopped by here after our meal. It's in a good location and we had a great experience. It's a…read morerolled ice cream spot with solid flavor and topping options, all well put together. I got the Cookies and Cream, which was super yummy! Service was good and smooth. Overall just a solid, easy stop for ice cream.

best shave iced in Hawaii!!! such a cute little spot to hang out and enjoy ice cream with your…read morefriends and family and to take tons of photos

many flavors to choose from and all are delicious. nice place to come for a small treat. quick…read moreservice as well.

World class ice cream but very expensive and they gave you smaller portions than in the photos and…read morethe young girls working there are eating ice cream and cones while they take and make your order. Lol unprofessional but they mean well If they don't start giving bigger sizes my rating will go down!

I'm not a big dessert person, but I do appreciate great ice cream especially with fresh…read moreingredients. On a recent visit to the mall, a friend was craving a treat, so with no line we stopped here. The young person making the ice cream did a great job taking orders and making them each fresh, but also seemed overwhelmed with the long line forming. I opted for vanilla with fresh frozen mango. The ingredients are mixed together with a balanced consistency, so I tasted the fruit throughout. Their seating area needed some attention. Prices were high, but worth it for a special treat.

I'm reminded of the song Blink by Corbin Besson featuring Tzuyu from Twice when I came across…read moreHenry's Place Don't blink, you might miss it Don't talk too much, just listen You're sweet, I get it But I want something acidic If you blink, you might miss Henry's Place -- a true hole-in-the-wall ice cream and sorbet shop that feels like a local secret. It's the kind of spot you're most likely to discover while wandering in or out of Ginza Bairin, following a luxurious tonkatsu meal craving something cold and refreshing. The setup is refreshingly no-frills: medium styrofoam cups, flavors handwritten in Sharpie, and two separate freezers dividing ice cream and sorbet. The texture runs on the firmer side, which actually works in its favor -- your scoop holds up beautifully in the island heat and doesn't melt into a puddle five minutes later. Given the generous portions, you probably won't be refreezing leftovers anyway. The tropical fruit sorbets are the clear stars, made with fresh fruit and bursting with natural flavor. Mango, lychee, and guava taste vibrant and authentic -- bright, fragrant, and not overly sweet due to the natural acidity from using real fruit. Beyond the classics, there are some fun and unexpected options like corn cheese, durian, and avocado for the more adventurous palate. The standout for me, though, was the Kona coffee ice cream. It avoids the common trap of being cloyingly sweet and instead leans into a rich, dark, nutty undertone with an intense coffee essence that lingers in the best way. It feels grown-up and balanced -- deeply satisfying without overpowering. Whether you're looking for the perfect palate cleanser after tonkatsu or just want a cold treat while strolling through Waikiki, Henry's Place delivers simple, memorable scoops that taste like they're made with care. No frills, no fuss -- just really good ice cream and sorbet.

I was pretty excited to try this hole in the wall after some high praise from some friends…read more It's cash only and made in store. I got the strawberry guava, mango, and coffee. The sorbets were rock hard and super hard to eat. Might've been easier on a hotter day but felt like we could barely get anything and had to tear the styrofoam and bite it like a giant popsicle. Coffee was good. Probably needed to try it on a hotter day but found it underwhelming.

This is my favorite shave ice place! You can't go wrong with…read moreany of the flavors, and each one comes with fresh fruit and mochi balls! Inside is always clean and the decor is cute. They have parking in the back of the building. Service is always helpful and nice. I've been coming here even when they used to be by University Ave.

Mochi ball with ginger soup Could be less sweet…read moreBlack sesame filling inside mochi ball (6 pieces) Hot! $8 for price of dish Will need to come back for shave ice (Has dairy free option)

Came here twice during my trip! Island vintage usually has…read morea decent line, but moves fairly quickly. Ordering is done by tablet and is card only. Their syrups are natural and some have a stronger taste than others. I'll always top mine with condensed milk and their soft homemade mochi. Also, the ice quality is great, super soft and immediately melts in your mouth. Recommended syrups: Passionfruit Lychee mint Guava

Needed to try shave ice while in Hawaii! Found this place thanks to tik tok and boy are we happy we…read moregot to try it. It was delicioussssss!!! The flavor!! Sadly we didn't get to grab another before we left but next time we are in Hawaii we'll definitely come here again!

Delicious! 10/10! Dave's ice cream is definitely an ice…read morecream hot spot in Honolulu. They have so many flavors. Hawaii Hawaiian inspired as well. There was also a line outside so that definitely says it's a popular spot. Staff members are really friendly. They welcome you inside. They definitely will tell you what the popular scoop of the day is. They give some great recommendations. I came in on a Monday, and they have a special discount for service members, which is great! Mondays are for military service members with a military ID you will get 50% off your scoops of ice cream. I tried the toasted macadamia nut and it was so delicious. I definitely wanna come back and try the chocolate macadamia or the Kona coffee. All these flavors are different and out of this world I wish we had this at home. The specific location is located in the Ilikai hotel, there's some foot traffic because of the small stores that they have in the hotel. But the ambience I got was definitely friendly.

Went to Dave's Ice Cream at Ilikai in Waikiki and thought this place was so cute. It's right next…read moreto the beach, which makes it the perfect stop for a snack or dessert after a beach day. There was only one person working, but he handled the steady flow of customers really well and kept things moving smoothly. They also sell other items like aloe, sunscreen, and tote bags, which is super convenient for being so close to the beach. They have a great variety of ice cream flavors and lots of toppings to choose from, and they let you try samples. I tried the ube, strawberry cheesecake, green tea, and cookies and cream, and ended up getting the strawberry cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie dough with banana and Oreo cookie crumble toppings. I was craving ice cream so badly that I forgot to take a photo before digging in. It was good, and overall this is a super cute spot for a quick and satisfying ice cream bite in Waikiki.

Not all Teapressos are created equally. But the Piikoi Teapresso is a good one. More consistent…read moretaste than the Keeaumoku one IMO. Boba is a good texture, not overcooked, we like some chew! I've found a lot of Teapresso stores overcook their boba. For my taste, at least. Drink selection at Teapresso is impressive. My go to selections: lady grey, tropic osmanthus, teapresso MT, hojicha, and a peach lilikoi slush too. This one has a decent amount of seating inside and outside. The floor is quite sticky, though. Street parking is best, but there's a bunch of free parking in the area. The night I went, there was one female working by herself and 3 large parties that came in all at once and our wait time was unexpectedly short! Don't forget to sign up for their rewards on the iPad when you pay to get points and earn free drinks or toppings.

I walked into this Boba shop and surprisingly there was nobody in here on a Saturday night. Based…read moreoff of the reviews and the ratings, I thought this place would've had more foot traffic, but I was the only one in there and there was only one person who was working there all alone. This place is pretty cozy and bright; however, overall the establishment was relatively clean and did not have any sort of lingering rancid smells so that's always a good sign. I only ordered one thing and this is what I usually get when it's available at boba shops: Wintermelon tea, 50% sweet, and definitely no milk thanks to my lactose intolerance. It was decent, but I've had better around the island and I would've expected it to be a little bit cheaper, but for a default-large size drink I spent about $8.50 which is a little bit overpriced in my opinion. Would I come back? Well maybe I think it depends if everything else is closed around the area. I didn't have a particular reason to stay and sit so I would rather just grab the Boba and go Parking can be pretty difficult in front of this establishment by the way. It is metered and on a main street and the adjacent streets don't have many options that are reliable or free making this another reason why I would not choose this Boba shop over others. All in all, I have no complaints necessarily, but I just wouldn't rank this in my top three Boba shops in Hawaii personally