The Green General

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Our last day on the island and my wife and I were out of our rental and cruising around, killing time before our flight back to the mainland. We had tried shave ice up in Hanalei several days earlier and I wanted to have it again. We were in tbe neighborhood of The Green General and decided to give it a try. To be fair, I did not read the menu thoroughly. I didn't realize that you had to pay extra for ice cream to be included. So, my wife and I both got shave ice without the ice cream. Frankly, I was disappointed. Parts of my bowl were just ice without juice. The flavors were rather artificial, as some other reviewers had remarked. And, the young women taking care of us, contrary to what many reviewers have stated, did not seem particularly happy to be there. My wife remarked that she didn't seem happy. Next time we're on the island it's Jo Jo's for us. read more

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Haley S.

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We stopped by the Green General for our last shaved ice and dole whip of our Hawaii interisland trip. I chose the swirl option for my dole whip which included vanilla. My husband got a tropical shaved ice. Everything tasted great the only thing was the pricing was higher than we experienced at other shops and islands. My dole whip was $9 and was smaller than $6 ones I had that trip. read more

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Chuck D.

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We had to support The Green as they are one of our favorite bands and have seen them in concert several times including our 1st date. So ya, The Green means something to us... The Green General is a nice addition to the shops at Anchor Cove. Central to everything and next to ABC Store & Crazy Shirts. We stopped in to get shave ice one day & it was nice to finally get to check out the snack shop. We ordered a small ($7) shave ice with grape & lilikoi. You can choose up to 3 flavors. They have some set flavor combinations that are named after some popular tracks from The Green. That was pretty cool. We were greeted nicely when we walked in by a young lady & young guy. The young man took our order & payment while she made our shave ice. As some may know, I love me some shave ice especially on the island of Kaua'i. I am a self-proclaimed expert. Ha! The Green General's shave ice is good. The texture of the ice is smooth and the grape flavor was really good. The lilikoi was good too but the grape was my favorite. They have some snacks and The Green/The Green General merch but unfortunately they didnt have the sizes we needed in the styles we liked. Hopefully next time we visit they will. Plenty of parking in their shared lot. read more

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Allan D.

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These guys just opened! Come support local people with phenomenal food, just like the shaved ice offered here! Awesome venue and awesome people inside! Give them a try! "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz read more

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Nelly C.

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First trip back to Kauai since 9 years ago. Love supporting local. Cute little shop. Really wanted to get a few matching shirts but barely any sizes available but I did score the very last bag tote and Love the thickness and quality of it! read more

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Paris D.

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Ordered the Blue Skies, it was DELICIOUS. Blue raspberry, vanilla, ice cream and snow cap. read more

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Kelly P.

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I ordered the pineapple dole whip and it was delicious! It was a perfect treat to enjoy on a nice sunny day! read more

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Ken C.

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While shopping at Anchor Cove, we stopped in to the Green General for shave ice and a dole whip. Perfect servings and great customer service. Highly recommend if you're near Kalapaki beach. read more

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Chris R.

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Great service two awesome women giving flavor suggestions. Extra generous portions, with delicious ocean at the bottom. I mixed pineapple and honeydew, try it. If you're here on a cruise it's a great treat to break from the options on the boat. read more

The Green General - Pineapple/honeydew with vanilla ice cream on the bottom. 10/10 - Shaved Ice Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Yessah B.

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I have been bringing my daughter here for shave ice after school for a week straight. She must really really love the shave ice from The Green General Yessah! read more

The Green General - Vanilla flavor shave ice! Winner! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Nina I.

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Super friendly service from Elena & Kianah and the shave ice was so flavorful; they didn't skimp on syrup!! Rainbow w milk and blue skies and ice cream Both really good Would def come back bc we had shave ice at other places and it didn't taste nearly as delicious! read more

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Joon S.

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We were served by Mokihana and she was a delight. She handled our group of 14 without a sweat and was pleasant throughout. She told us about local spots to hit and I also added a new group to follow (The Green) on my streaming platforms. Now to the shave ice. Our group of 14 pretty much explored all that The Green General ad to offer. Every one of them were great. I'm not an expert on Hawaiian shaved ice but a couple in our party were and they were very complementary of what they had. The syrups used there were delicious and didn't taste overly artificial. The ice cream used in some recipes was very good as well (Costco). Overall, the shave ice, server, and the atmosphere were great. Highly recommend this list gem. Plus there's an ABC right next door in case you need to pick something up. read more

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Joce L.

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The Summertime shaved ice (pineapple, coconut,mango) really hit the spot on a warm fall day! Super fast service and friendly staff. Casual and clean ambiance. Recommend stopping by for a cool treat if you're ever in the area. read more

The Green General - Summertime - pineapple, coconut, mango - Shaved Ice Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Ashley G.

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Great service! The lady working was so cool and loved to tell us about the owners she also cared if we enjoyed it

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Joi C.

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Tried a new flavor combo, definitely coming back. 1000/10 The size is perfect for those who don't want to waste. The Ambience is amazing and loving. read more

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Amber L.

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Smooth and flavorful shave ice! Great, friendly service too. Perfect last stop before we hit the airport. read more

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Mi Nei M.

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Great snacks, shave ice and the green merch! Service with aloha at this local family business with cute keiki read more

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Blythe B.

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Such an amazing shaved ice place absolutely loved it!! They have a variety of flavors and the service was great to add to that:) Definitely recommend read more

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Alli J.

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Cute, small business owned shaved ice place. The staff is friendly and the shaved ice is soo good!! read more

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Kristen N.

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Amazing service by Mokihana! great shave ice that's beautifully dressed. Glad we happened by!

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Kyrah V.

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Came here to buy The Green merch for my parents for Christmas and ended up with shave ice too. It's a cute little shop & we came when it wasn't busy so the service was great and it was clean. read more

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Ky T.

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Yummy shave ice! Friendly staff. Was quick and easy. We ordered the good one with snow cap and ice cream. Plenty of parking. Definitely recommend and will return to try more flavors! read more

The Green General - Good one with snow cap and ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Alexander A.

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Bomb.com. Super polite, helpful, and welcoming. Must have Ice Cream and Sno Cap Great location. Super close to Dukes. Watch the surfers into the sunset!! read more

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Andrew C.

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Shaved ice! Great little spot for some friendly service, good vibes, and delicious shaved ice. Worth a stop, then stroll the beach!

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Nainoa T.

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The Green General store is a nice and clean small family business shop. They sell shaved ice and the green merch. Go support local. read more

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Trisha H.

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The service was so awesome. they were closing but still took care of us love the ambience and friendly service! read more

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Kaylie R.

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They have the best shave ice They are all super nice! They have sick merch. After a day at the beach or a hot day get your self a shave ice from the The Green General and check out The Green on Spotify, they are fire. read more

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Tiffany L.

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*Very little information. Nothing on their website or social media stating the menu, prices, or hours. I tried to go a couple times but they were closed and no hours were posted on the doors or windows. *Finally caught them open and was extremely excited to try it. It was less than average. On their menu it states $7.00 for a small and $9.00 for a large. When I ordered, they said one was $10.50 and the other was $13.50 and it was one size only. The menu is really confusing... Each "specialty" shave ice should have the price next to it. *They unfortunately don't have air conditioning so it was really hot inside and the shave ice melted so quickly. The spoon they provide is really small and hard to eat with. read more

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Jesse K.

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Best shave ice on Kauai!!! So many good choices and you can't go wrong. Great merch selection too

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Samantha-Brooke O.

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Absolutely wonderful establishment! the workers were very nice and very personable. They were great with small talk and were able to serve me the Aloha spirit Hawai'i is known for. The Green Music is the best! their store front here give the "Green" esque vibe and is welcoming. This place is alsi a Cruis Ship favorite! Crew members eat here every week! A perfect item to have to make a great beach day! 10/10 RECOMMENDS YOU to get your shave ice here on the Island of Kauaʻi from The Green General Store! A Must see while youre here on Kauaʻi!! read more

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Sharon T.

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Friendly service! Yummy shave ice! Great location! Shuttle from the cruise ship made it easy to get here!

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Elizabeth D.

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Service was amazing and the shaved ice is great. Syrup doesn't taste super artificial which I love. Store is super clean and nice as well

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Jennifer A.

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So refreshing on a hot day! My little one likes the rainbow and that's he got He loves it & ain't sharing. We will definitely be back to try the other flavors! read more

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Shayna M.

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The best flavors with aloha spirit that'll keep you coming back for more! Don't forget the snow cap.

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Leiola O.

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Da shave ice is soooo ONO nice to have Native Hawaiians in business at the Green general

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More info about The Green General

3416 Rice St
Unit 304
Lihue, HI 96766
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https://thegreengeneral.com

Hours

What time does The Green General open?

The Green General opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Green General close?

The Green General closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indoor Amenities

Does The Green General allow dogs?

Yes, The Green General allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Green General have parking?

Yes, The Green General has parking options. Validated Parking

Review Highlights - The Green General

“Came here to buy The Green merch for my parents for Christmas and ended up with shave ice too.”

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4.7(1.7k reviews)

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Hands down best shave we have ever had!!!! Planning to go back again. We are staying 30 minutes…read moreaway but it's worth the drive. Nothing artificial tasting and huge portions. It is literally one of the best things we have ever had! We got the Ube, root beer float, and the Lava flow. All of them were insanely delicious. If you want authentic shave ice with amazing quality ingredients and fresh fruit, it's worth the drive!!!!!

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4.4(538 reviews)

0.1 mi

After eating an early lunch at the nearby BBQ place, I went into Skinny Mike's to get some dessert…read more I didn't see any sugar-free syrups for the shaved ice, so ended up getting a sundae. It turned out great. The NCL cruise ship was in town at the nearby Lihue, Kauai dock, so was expecting a lot of people around at this ice cream shoppe at the nearby Harbor Mall. There was only one hustling worker behind the counter, and she was trying her best to keep up, while maintaining her cool. Being in line for a bit, gave me time to study the menu, and I landed on ordering a S'mores Sundae ($11.75), described as 4 piece Graham crackers, 2 scoops of Macadamia ice cream, marshmallows (roasted) + Hot Fudge. After my order, she immediately to make it. What I really appreciated was that she put plenty of small marshmallows on top, and then used a small blow torch to roast the tops. My wife and I shared it, and we both agreed that it tasted like a freshly made Smores, but with really good ice cream added to it. It was delicious. It was the first time having it this way, and it really worked. Kudo's to whoever created this sundae.

Coconut flake ice cream malted shake! Oh HECK yea!…read more This is definitely a local shop, not a chain. Walking in I'm hit with the various odors of treats and that coconut. -must -have -coconut.. The store itself is refreshingly cool. Floors and tables are clean and there is plenty of natural light through the large windows. Staff is very efficient and thorough. I got, of course, a coconut flake malted milkshake that was incredibly satisfying. The Mrs had a coconut flake ice cream on a waffle cone. Pretty sure she liked it, it was gone quick enough. We're putting a pin on the map for here. Next time we're in town, this will be a mandatory visit.

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4.1(185 reviews)

2.3 mi

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

"The Best" is the name of this flavor combination. The melon syrup was pretty tasty.

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4.7(630 reviews)

8.2 mi

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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.

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3.8(2.6k reviews)

1.2 mi

Food is good The atmosphere is cozy…read more It's a must try when in Kauai. Sometimes a bit crowded but general the wait isn't long

After perusing multiple social media pages this establishment comes highly recommended but to be…read morefrank, the food was bad overall. If you live/have lived in a big city like LA or NY, if you've ever traveled to Asia, if you've ever had a legitimate bowl of ramen/wonton noodles, prepare to be disappointed. We ordered the "Special Saimin" since it came with the most toppings. The noodles were overcooked and soggy. The wontons had thick doughy skin and were also overcooked and ruptured with the gritty ground pork filling spilling out. The roast pork tasted old as if it'd been in the fridge for weeks or frozen/defrosted multiple times. Honestly, the only part I enjoyed were the boiled vegetables and I was not able to finish my food. To summarize, I would not recommend this place. Service was lacking but I didn't mind for this kind of joint. If you must try it for your own curiosity, I'd recommend the regular saimin. Definitely a local fave with lots of native Hawaiians but not sure if that's because food options are limited on the island. This may be my worst meal of the entire trip.

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4.4(537 reviews)

7.4 mi

Really good! Not super sweet! Very creamy and great customer service! Cute shop! Very clean and…read morecute signs

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3.5(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

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I arrived at the counter and found no one there. After ringing the bell for 5 minutes, a teenager…read morecame out. I asked about their shave ice flavors, and the kid told me they are out of a lot of flavors. I finally settled with some weird (available) flavor. To make the long story short, it was terrible. I would have had a better time sucking on an ice cube. 1 star off: no syrups 1 star off: no mac-nut ice cream 1 star off: no service 1 star off: there's nothing here!

No idea if they're still around. Enjoyed the shop when I was there a few years ago. There are spots…read morethat offer more of a selection, but they had ample choices for me. Atmosphere, as most places in the Islands, is relaxed. If this place is gone, just be sure to grab some shave ice elsewhere. I suggest a scoop of the macadamia nut ice cream in the bottom. Yum! I'll confess that I'm writing this so I can get the $*#! Tyler from Dallas off my screen (thanks for continually suggestion I write this review Yelp!).

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4.7(75 reviews)

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