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    4.4 (537 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lemon gelato (left) and toasted coconut (right)
    Cristina M.

    Love the lemon gelato from here. The toasted coconut was a close second. I didn't realize there aren't that many gelato places in Kauai. So if you're visiting, this is one of them and the gelato place at the Whalers Village. This place was packed when we came that one night and I can see why, their gelato is delicious!

    Kayla C.

    All I know is that they have Dole Whip and it was pretty dang good. I believe it only comes in a cup (think I read that somewhere) but that was fine because that's what we wanted. $7 for a small, $11 for the large so we got the large and split between two adults and a child. I can always lobby for more but it was a decent amount. Love getting some while we are in HI!

    Sean Y.

    Amazing service! Fantastic ice cream! Came here almost every day on our trip. Well worth it!

    7.14.25- Kona coffee and mac nut
    Kim I.

    I've always meant to say how much we love coming to tropical dreams when we vacation in Kauai. It's definitely not a place you only come once.. oh no. You come here several times and become so addicted you make sure they are still open after years of not returning to the Island. Sure enough after so many years it tasted even better than what we had dreamed of. We ordered the toasted coconut, mac nut, Kona coffee and birthday cake. All were so extremely delish and creamy. We have the worst luck and often get ice cream where it's melting so fast but this wasn't the case at all. Our server was so incredibly kind and even took a family picture for us. It's small but quaint and really meant for you to just grab and go and speaking of that they have flavors that you can take back to your hotel in small batches. Amazing! We couldn't leave without buying some merch which I'm so glad we did because the material was very soft and making me relive such a great summer vacation. We will make sure to keep coming back here and supporting anyway we can

    Kaselynn F.

    I stop in for a scoop or two every time I'm in Kapa'a. So many great flavors and each one as delicious as the next! The staff is all so sweet and I love how they decorate the shop.

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    Sanjay M.

    Nice place. Quick service. We tried strawberry cream, coconut and cookie monster, and we loved all of those.

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    Ruby D.

    honest reviews for honest taste buds- The ice cream was good, but the worker said little to no words. Try the exotic flavors, it's worth it. All in all, it was mid, nothing lost, nothing gained. Pros- The ice cream was good. cons- worker was mute mid 6/10

    Dole Whip topped with a pineapple gummy candy!
    Amy K.

    Accidentally found this place, in a strip mall on the way back to our hotel. I was excited that they sell Dole Whip, so good! And this was the only place I had it where they topped it with a pineapple gummy candy! Mt picture isn't great, but here it is anyway. If you're in Kaapa or anywhere nearby, they also have about 2 dozen regular ice cream flavors so go enjoy!

    Ryan A.

    We came here for ice cream after lunch on Sunday the 30th before heading out for some beach time. They had some good options on ice cream flavors, and also some sherbet's & sorbets, not my thing, but it's still an option for those who eat that type of desserts. This place is located in a strip mall where Safeway is the main anchor store, to the right of Safeway when you drive in. I had a really good flavor called Kona coffee/fudge brownie, excellent choice. I also had their version of the rocky road which had Mac nuts instead of almonds, that was pretty good as well.

    Strawberry cream and peanut butter fudge. A PB&J!
    Morgan J.

    Ice cream was good!! I had the strawberry cream and the peanut butter fudge. It was on accident, but I made a pb&j ice cream! Very good, I would recommend that combo.

    Paul H.

    We visited this local ice cream shop today after it was recommended very enthusiastically by a local woman. She was so excited by the Toasted coconut ice cream when she recommended the shop. She was right about that choice. We both had the Toasted Coconut Ice Cream in a cup. It was amazing! The service was friendly and fast. There were a few stools inside for eating in the shop, but we chose to sit on one the two benches just outside the door. What a great, light treat!

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    Lisa W.

    We wanted dessert and tried the shave ice place already, so we decided to get ice cream. I didn't find anything appealing so my husband chose the flavors. We got cookies and cream and banana. The combo definitely didn't go together but the flavors were there. Out of the 2, the cookies and cream was better.

    Sherry U.

    Great ice cream. Nice offering with a split single for $1 more. Party got Tahitian vanilla/PB, Salted caramel / blueberry cheesecake and Blueberry cheesecake/ Liliko. Service with a smile. Inside is whimsical.

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    11 months ago

    In a strip mall and just ok ice cream. It's hard ice cream so if you're looking for something a little more fun, go elsewhere.

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    11 months ago

    Great little gem with generous portion for a one scoop cone, and they have dole whip!!!! Yummmmmmy place!!

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    Fresh, creamy and delicious with lots of flavors. Tucked into the back of a strip mall between two phone stores.

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    Great ice cream spot next to our hotel in Kauai, recommend this spot if in need of a sweet treat!

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    Dole whip always keeps us coming back! Two girls working were super nice and helpful! Always great service, and such a fun shop!

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    Ice cream flavor selection was great! I got the cookie monster and wish I had tried some other ones, but overall good ice cream!

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    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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    Best Shave Ice on the island!! We've tried many at different locations. Best flavor, they give you…read moreplenty of syrup and the price is reasonable compared to many. The people are super friendly!!

    I'm honestly not sure how I came across this shop, but I was so happy that I did! I got the lava…read moreflow creation, which has pineapple, strawberry, and coconut with macadamia nut ice cream at the bottom. It was $5 for the kids size and $2 to add ice cream. Since we got one of the combos that had ice cream, it was $7. The ice is so fluffy! It feels finer than bingsu. The flavors were light and went really well together. I loved the mac nut ice cream at the bottom and while I don't like nut pieces in my dessert, I really liked this one. I am actually curious to know what ice cream they use. The staff here was so friendly and I loved how you could get souvenirs and shaved ice at this spot. I'll definitely come back here for shaved ice when I am in the Kapaa area. There is some street parking and a tiny lot near by. We got lucky going on a weekday afternoon to find parking. There is a small bench outside for eating the shaved ice.

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