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    The Fresh Shave

    4.7 (630 reviews)
    InexpensiveShaved Ice
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dirt Squirrel (coffee flavored)
    April S.

    Absolutely fantastic shave ice!!!! Don't go anywhere else in Koloa. It's an adorable shop that makes all of their toppings and syrups homemade and you can definitely taste the difference. Super high quality shave ice and you get a lot for the price. We will definitely be back!!! My personal favorite was the Chevron.

    We enjoyed eating at the picnic tables and listening to birds and roosters serenading us.
    Megan F.

    You had me at fresh. That's what makes The Fresh Shave superior to other shaved ice I've tried. No artificial flavors or weird food coloring--just ice and fruit and cream! Yum! It was topped off (no pun intended) with super friendly staff who delivered service with a smile along with a fresh and fun brand vibe. The only way you could say something negative about this place is if you were truly looking for a barber and were disappointed to find that the fu Manchu was a delicious treat instead of a mustache style.

    Rachael C.

    The shaved ice is pretty good. Not spectacular but good. The girls were super nice working in the shop. The store is cool It has a nice vibe.

    Orange and coconut shaved ice
    Howraa A.

    Such a cute trendy little spot! All the ingredients are fresh and they shave the ice right in front of you. Everything was definitely on brand - from the names of each shaved ice to the straws - I loved the mustache theme. Also have to mention how friendly and conversational the staff was.

    Cianna B.

    A fresh and yummy take on the shave ice. This place is the real deal with fresh syrups from real ingredients. The flavor options were unique and it was so hard to choose. We went with an off menu rec that had strawberry and coconut, almost like a lava flow. The ice was light and fluffy and the syrup was super flavorful a great option if you are looking for something with more natural ingredients.

    The off menu Imperial shave ice
    Lyle O.

    Getting a great cool snack on a hot day after a morning full of sightseeing, all I can say is "ahhhhh". The girls working behind the counter were very pleasant and informative. The explained their menu items and even told us about their #1 off menu item "the imperial" which is a mixture of two shave ice items. I won't spoil it for you, you'll just have to order it for yourself and enjoy the flavor. Prices were fair and I believe average. Parking is limited so you may have to park in the Sueoka market lot. Overall the Fresh Shave was a good choice.

    Handle bar- coconut cream topped with fresh pineapple and coconut flakes
    Sherrie K.

    Koloa, Kauai It's called shave ice, brah! It's not a snow cone, or Italian ice. In Hawaii it's shave ice. Growing up, we always ate shave ice with synthetic made syrup. Strawberry was my favorite. Fast-forward to being a grown up. I will never have shave ice unless the syrup is homemade with real fruit, and the treat is topped with fresh fruit, coconut, pineapple or homemade coconut chia cream. The ice must be shaved super fine-chunks are out. At this point you've got gourmet shave ice. The best cold, sweet treat on a hot Hawaiian day in Koloa, Kauai!

    Jonathan C.

    Located in a small cute shopping center with live music from the coffee shop next door. Unlike many other shave ice spots where you choose your flavors and toppings, The Fresh Shave has a few specialty shave ice to choose from. We went with the caterpillar, which truly made you feel like you were having a creamsicle. This was definitely one of, if not, the best shave ice I've had. The ice is infused with flavor and is on the creamier side resembling a sorbet. There are no artificial flavors on the tongue. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    The Einstein
    Jessy C.

    It was just fine for us. We decided to try one of their new flavors The Einstein which is supposed to be blueberry basil lemon but couldn't taste the basil at all. We could only taste the lemon more towards the end when the ice melted more. The honey on top was so bitter too. Overall it was more bitter/tangy than sweet and not really a fun sweet adventure considering how hyped up I felt looking at the way they decorated their place. Maybe I should have just gone with their most popular flavor, not sure. Overall it was just okay. But service was really nice! And ambiance was really cool/clever.

    Danielle P.

    Located near Old Kōloa Town, this is a spot that's not to be missed! Google Maps may mess with you a bit. From Poipu, it took me into a residential area behind the shops. I recommend just parking in the business lot and walking over. When we walk in, you're immediately hit with the smell of fresh citrus. It smells like a smoothie shop! They prepare their own syrups in small batches without the use of artificial additives, preservatives or colors. They were literally cutting fresh fruit for their toppings as we walked in. My youngest got the Fu Manchu (strawberry, banana and cream). I couldn't decide between the Caterpillar (orange creamsicle) or the Chevron (lime and coconut). They informed me they just finished making the items for the Caterpillar so they were super fresh, so I went ahead and opted for that one. Wow! This may have been my favorite shave ice on the island. So flavorful, refreshing, and I loved the fresh fruit on top! Thank you, Fresh Shave!

    Piña colada and strawberry banana
    Nate G.

    This place truly is fresh! I came here in 2019 when it was just a food truck, but now they've moved to a shop in old town Koloa. The shave ice is delicious. Fresh toppings on top of a more natural flavored shave ice makes for great stuff!

    Kellie F.

    I couldn't even get a picture of my shave ice because I ate it so fast. It was probably the best one I've had on the island. Service was quick, the center where it's located is a dream. The seating is under some gorgeous trees and you can even run across the way to grab a coffee or pastry if needed. Loved it.

    Kyoo C.

    Best shave ice in Kauai, don't even waste your money on the other ones as I did. First time I went for the Chevron, wife usually shuns coconut but loves coffee so tried Dirt Squirrel. Fresh spun and shaved ice was an excellent base, flavored halfway before shaving more and finished with toppers. - Chevron = first scoop into my mouth and this was the ONE! Wow, what an awesome flavor! So refreshing with creamy smoothness. Absolutely incredible flavor. 5 stars, or 10 if could! - Dirt Squirrel = coffee on shave ice maybe doesn't work as well, but this one was just way too sweet to be devourable. Wife had a spoon of my chevron and it was off to the races to attach the chevron! The chevron flavor was so memorable, the next day wife wanted to get it again. 30 mins from east side hotel, not a problem for me to drive for this kind of flavor. But store closes at 6pm, so could not... With schedule fully packed daily, not easy to get back to the Koloa area with all the things to do. But down to the last day on Kauai, had to go for The Fresh Shave no matter what. Time was a nailbiter leaving for it after all the day's to do's, was going to be a toss up whether could get there by 6pm. Reached at 5:55pm, and the place/lawn looked empty and store kinda dark?!?!?! Rushed to the door and saw them starting to clean up, but quickly entered since door was not locked, WHEW! :) The kind gals were able to serve up some final shave ice before closing. Since wife stole Chevron the first time, it was not enough. Got 2 chevrons to make sure we each have our own, and even got the orange creamsicle for the kid. We sat on the outside table and savored the Chevron for the last time and it was as awesome as the first time. Even when the ice melts towards the end, it just becomes the best slush ever. Kids orange creamsicle was tasty too, but nothing can touch the Chevron for the best in my book. The Chevron flavor was so excellent, I would say it's GOAT for shave ice. It made me trying to duplicate the flavor at home to try to make an alcoholic beverage out of it, lol. Anyway, The Chevron at The Fresh Shave is a MUST have on Kauai. I recommend hitting it on the very first day to try Chevron since you will want to have it every day you are there...

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    What time do you close today?

    Aloha Larry--we are closed all day on Sunday and Monday. These are our procurement and production days. Since all syrups are made from scratch in small batches we need both days to keep up with the demand! Mahalo!

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    Mango's - Shave ice

    Mango's

    4.6(84 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    I visited Mango's in Kōloa, Kauaʻi, Hawaii [5460 Koloa Rd] on Thursday, 01/22/26, around 6:30 PM…read more I was intrigued by the idea of ordering a milkshake made with the Banana Mac Crunch ice cream. The milkshake was blended to perfection, tasting like banana heaven with subtle notes of nuttiness. I truly enjoyed it. The inside of the shop was vibrant and colorful. In addition to the treats offered at the counter, there were plenty of products available for purchase, such as pancake mix, coconut syrup, coffee, cookies, nuts, and more. There were two employees assisting all of the guests. There was a bit of a wait; however, they kept the line moving fairly quickly and maintained a pleasant disposition while serving customers. All in all, I highly recommend stopping by Mango's for delectable sweet treats while exploring Kōloa.

    (Desserted 04/25/26 SA @ 5:30pm): You had me at Mango's!…read more After an afternoon of drinking and eating at two local breweries, before I headed back to the resort where I was staying, I walked around in search for shave ice and came across Mango's. If you knew me, I loved all-things mangos, so this was a no-brainer to check it out. A family-owned business that opened in 2022, they served shave ice, ice cream, homemade desserts, Dole Whip, and fun souvenirs. How would my shave ice experience be, and did they have mango flavor!? PURCHASE(S) Small Shave Ice Mango & Watermelon + Additional Flavor Coconut ($8.95 + $0.75): A decent portion size, this was as fluffy as you would come to expect from any shave ice purchased on any of the Hawaiian Islands (the fluffier the better, please!). The three tropical flavors I selected paired perfectly. Not overly sweet, they each had their own distinct taste. As I rapidly tried to eat this frozen treat so it wouldn't melt and make a mess, I wished it came with a funnel skirt or platform to catch everything (Matsumoto had something to this effect which was a wonderful idea). Regardless, with brief bouts of brain-freeze, this was a nice way to end my day in Old Koloa Town. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=AGCmC1dKOuMUr2QlwEY0kg Cinnamon Toast Cake Slice ($5.95): This simply looked amazing as it sat in the display case, so I had to take one for later. Once I got into it the next morning for breakfast, it was still fluffy, light, and moist with all of the goodness of cinnamon toast crunch cereal, and the creamy thick layer of frosting was truly the icing on the cake. I wished I had another for later! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=AhMBmjk9xwxIcLxzWMrihg SERVICE Warmly greeted by two friendly young women behind the counter, I was able to browse the menu while they helped the group ahead of me. Once it was my turn, I knew what I wanted, easily placed my order, I soothingly watched one of them craft my shave ice while the other packaged my cake and rang me up. Minutes later, I was at an outside table with my prized possession - easy-peasy! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I took the bus, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be some onsite parking with spots along the main drag of Koloa Rd. and other side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A brightly-painted interior that bursted with the sense of a candy store but actually an ice cream parlor, a dessert shop, and random plushies and toys was what you walked into. Simple easily legible menus of the types of treats, flavors, and prices were hung on the wall behind the counter https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=X93KwvmR6ASMbyyYSSJJTw while several racks throughout displayed other anthemic local souvenirs. A decent amount of natural lighting came in through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric recessed and track ceiling lights filled in the rest. There weren't any TVs, but pop music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=1ZNTy-MJlQQvT5uUy6BwMw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I enjoyed my time and treats at Mango's and would consider another return if I were in the area and wanted a dessert. The menu options and flavors were very limited, the prices a bit elevated (except for the cake), and the service was easy and straightforward. Plus, I always loved to try and support small local mom & pop businesses. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $16.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

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