Hands down the best shaved ice place in Kauai in my opinion! We got the Chevron, which was coconut…read more+ lime with coconut chia seed on top -- super refreshing after a long hike! The fruit syrups did not taste overly artificial or too sweet, which is my gripe with a lot of shaved ice places (for example, I did not like Jojo's Shaved Ice as much). I want to come here again to try their other flavors! There was essentially no line when we went at around 4pm on Friday, and we got our shaved ice very quickly after we ordered. We ate outside in a beautiful outdoor area with benches shaded by trees. Parking might be kind of hard to find depending on time of day. There is a small lot near the musubi truck, as well as a few street parking spots out front.

What an adorable trendy place. Friendly staff and quick service…read more I got the Chevron (lime and coconut). It was SO good. Very refreshing and honestly was so perfect. I could eat that every day!

Delicious shave ice and love that they use natural everything. No artificial colors or flavors. We…read moregot the mango and passion fruit flavors and both were delicious. Love the addition of coconut cream and fresh fruit. Very expensive but so are all the other shave ice places.

Stopped here after a day on the boat! This was very much needed and so fresh refreshing! I got the…read moreguava and passion fruit flavor and I think it was actual fruit! Delicious! Wonderful service and very accommodating. We sat outside the warehouse in the shade, which was perfect!

I hadn't been here before until this past Sunday night. Treated myself to ice cream after Game 7 of…read morethe World Series (Dodgers suck!). I had no idea that it's the sister store of Mango's, just up the street! Super casual, indoor or porch seating. I love their choices of coffee available and, like Mango's, a lot of high quality Roselani ice cream! I love the friendly staff and the historic photos of the Kōloa Mill and Kōloa little league teams on the walls.

I called them at 8:54 to let them know we are 5 minutes away, and they said if you are here before…read more9pm you will get service. So we drove there with a sense of urgency and got there at 8:59. I go to the door and they just look at me like I am not there, whilst I am showing them the 8:59 time on my phone. These people are so rude and liars!

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

So many flavors to choose from. I got a keiki and it was a LOT. The double scoop was even bigger…read more Caramel coconut macadamia nut - super yummy. lowkey thought I'd never say this, but there may have been too much caramel, not enough coconut and macadamia nut. The caramel made it extremely sweet. Pukalani pineapple - SO good oh my gosh. It didn't even scoop bc it was so crumbly, but it was a sorbet and so refreshing. Auntie Mabel's Lilikoi dream - passion fruit ice cream + swirl of passion fruit sorbet + shortbread was such a good combo.

Very good ice cream but expensive…read more They have so many ice cream flavors and all are terrific. They let you sample them and it was hard to choose what to order. Very Hawaiian flavors which we love!

first of all, the ice was absolutely impeccable and the service was so workers were so sweet and…read morewe're very kind to us

Shave ice as big as your head! Snow cap and ice cream with lots of flavors for your fancy!read more

I have tried every shaved ice business on the island, this one is my favorite. My family comes back…read moreevery year and visit multiple times each trip. I highly recommend the natural fresh fruits . The owner Mindy is always super friendly and takes pride in a quality product. The location is conveniently located and overlooking Lawai beach. You won't be disappointed!

Great shave ice, friendly service, and they were even open on Thanksgiving!…read more Our family are big fans of shave ice and this was our first experience at riptides. We appreciated that they have both fresh fruit syrups and local made syrups. Your can see the attention to detail in how they make shave ice here, inserting holes in the ice to allow the syrup to mix throughout, even topping the Mac nut ice cream version with Mac nut on top (made my mom Mac nut ordering family a little jealous). While the line can get long, it moves and you can just turn and face the ocean which is 10 ft away, so not a bad view while you wait. Mindy the owner, was kind and friendly. If you're craving shave ice, put riptides on the top of your list. It's by far the best shave ice place on Kauai.

We came around 2p on our first day on the island and were so bummed that they had closed early that…read moreday due to being short staffed. We were able to make it back later in the week and loved our acai! All of the bases are blended, rather than a scooper sorbet, and which made the bowls less sugary and more refreshing. I ordered their most popular, the Sau Sai bowl and loved it! The employee was so friendly and accommodating, offering her recommendations and allowing me to make substitutions. I added papaya on top and it was perfection. Favorite acai spot we found on the island and wish we had more time to come back!

Stopped by around 2:50pm on a Thursday, basically right before they closed. It's inside the…read moreKukuiʻula Local Market near the back of the store. Parking is limited, but it was empty at that time so no issues for us. The decor is very island-y. We ordered the sau sai acai bowl. Got a buzzer and it went off within a minute. Flavor-wise, it was just okay. The sau sai leaned a bit sweet, toppings were pretty limited (blueberries, strawberries, banana), and the acai itself wasn't very strong. Not bad, but nothing that really stood out.

This market has everything you could need, including a juice bar that also serves acai bowls…read more(Anake's Juice Bar), flower stand, and poke spot (Lawai'a Fish Co) inside. The acai bowl place as poppin', I'll definitely have to come back and try it. They also sold juice shots from Kauai Juice Co and mason jars with overnight oats in all different flavors. We opted to get the PB and banana one, excited to give it a try. They sell tons of local products and meats. Unfortunately no local Kaua'i eggs sold here, go to Hoku market for that. They also sell Gina's banana bread for $8.50 near the register, they are huge portions and she doesn't skimp on the nuts, very tasty!! Next to the poke, they also have a food warmer stocked with to-go hot breakfast bentos as well as musubi. Wish I knew that earlier during my trip!

Stumbled upon this market in 2018, got an acai bowl and it was the best I ever had. Fast forward to…read more2026 and it's just as good as I remember. It's always the unassuming places that have the best stuff. I got the da dragon bowl this time and it was delicious, everything you want in an acai bowl. They can be short staffed sometimes so don't expect it to be ready right away. Service is super friendly and kind. It is inside a small grocery store so you can browse while you wait or sit at the tables they have nearby.

First time trying shave ice and I'm glad it was here. Staff were sweet and quick and the syrup was…read morea perfect consistency.

Really good! The ice isn't as smooth as some of the ones we've have in Oahu…read more Lots of flavor options including adzuki beans and condensed milk