Waikiki Grass Shack

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A little bit disappointed, I was looking to get the coconut drink and they didn't have it in the menu anymore. read more

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Highly recommend trying the signature drink, the pineapple was the best I've ever eaten!! Beach front shack with seating. Super speedy and friendly service! read more

Waikiki Grass Shack - Signature drink - Street Vendors Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sarah H.

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2 months ago

This place is CLOSED DOWN! Tarp covering the windows.....Yelp please update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jeneen M.

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1 year ago

Nice little beachside shack with fresh pineapple and coconut drinks with flair! It's sooo touristy and I loved every bit of that, plus the drink itself was fresh and satisfying. This thing was huge and heavy! Which kept it from tipping on the sand so another plus for that :) read more

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Kristin C.

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The drinks are fabulous! They're definitely pricey but worth the cute photo op . The pineapple's delicious! The queen bea bowl was good read more

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Muneera M.

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A tourist staple. A pineapple frozen drink in a pineapple with an orchid and a straw. If you want that photo, get it. The juice is kinda refreshing too, on a hot day, but hard to carry since it's a giant pineapple. read more

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Naisha

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The pineapple is so fresh and the workers are super kind and welcoming! There wasn't cut fruit on the menu anymore but she still gave some, such a kind worker. Great Experience! read more

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Melissa S.

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Very refreshing lemonade here. I ordered the passionfruit lemonade and sat on the bench right on the front and just took the views. I asked for a light ice. The sweetness was probably about a seven out of 10. read more

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AJ G.

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1 year ago

Sad shaved ice. Rude customer service and the ice is crunchy not soft fluffy shaved ice. Go across street for a much better treat.

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Brooke K.

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Yummy yummy yummy perfect pineapple drink to cool off on the beach. A little pricey but for the experience worth it.

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Shayna H.

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I went to four shaved ice places on my trip to Hawaii. The Wakiki Grass Shack had my favorite flavor of all of the flavors I tried. The blue vanilla was so good I kinda wish I had done the whole thing as blue vanilla but instead I split it with another flavor, pineapple. It was still good but the blue vanilla was literally sensational. It's a small location on the beach. The Apple Maps has the location incorrect so I almost didn't find it. It's located on the side of the street where the beach is. It was so nice to just be outside and cool off with a shaved ice. read more

Waikiki Grass Shack - Shaved Ice-Pineapple and Blue Vanilla - Street Vendors Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Brittany M.

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I didn't try the food but I was happy with what I got. I got the pineapple drink no alcohol but it was refreshing. It was about 20 bucks. It had pineapple and ice cream and I asked for added condensed milk for an extra dollar. The young ladies at the counter were nice but a little distracted - talking about gossip about some guy calling her on the phone, I'm pretty sure there was no condensed milk or ice cream in it. I should hsve went back to clarify but I wanted to go back to my room and didn't feel like walking but since I didn't taste it until I was halfway to my hotel. It was still good but I would just make sure to ask next time to make sure it was done. read more

Waikiki Grass Shack - a pineapple with a purple flower and an umbrella - Street Vendors Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Christy R.

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3 years ago

This is a must visit cute hidden gem in Waikiki Beach. This is the perfect tropical treat while overlooking the ocean. This drink did not taste like the typical coconut drink that usually has a light texture. It had a thick texture which resembled an arroz con leche (rice pudding) texture with a subtle sweetness. The pineapple was fresh. Nonetheless it was good and refreshing! read more

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Tam N.

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Good and cheap, fresh fruits. Merchant are friendly! I enjoyed the pineapple smoothie made on the spot!

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Whether it's shaved ice or a loco mock, this place has it! Located next to world famous Waikiki Beach, it's a popular spot for tourists. Only steps from the resorts, prices are reasonable and everything is served with the Aloha Spirit! Can't wait to get back and enjoy me some Hawaiian Goodness! read more

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Enrico A.

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I would have gave this place a 5 star if they served alcoholic beverages. A small shack that served non-alcoholic beverages, sandwiches/snacks location on the beach. Just a place to grab a quick simple bite if you got hungry while on the beach. Great place just to sit and relax. The pineapple drink I was having cost $15.00. read more

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Amber L.

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Everything was great and they were very friendly definitely will come back again for all of our drinks. Nice summer refresher read more

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Mat T.

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We have walked by this place so many times and never stopped. Glad we finally did! This was arguably the best poke we had on the island. It is very simple and doesn't offer many add ons.. probably because it doesn't need it! Awesome place to grab a quick bite and sit by the beach to enjoy. read more

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Angela C.

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Large rainbow shaved ice right on the beach. The ice is more crunchy than fine, and they only offer a snow cap and li-hing as toppings, but it's reasonably priced for how big it is ($5.95), and is so convenient to the beach. read more

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Jennifer M.

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Try the coconut dream! So yummy, creamy, and refreshing. It's served in cute coconut-shaped container with a little umbrella and flower. I wish they served a version of it with alcohol. They close pretty early, so I wish they stayed open later, too. read more

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Christopher W.

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My wife and I previously ate at the world famous shrimp truck Giovanni's and while the shrimp was yummy, we felt it wasn't worth the hype. After spending a day at the beach we decided to get some food quickly and settled on Waikiki Grass Shack since its conveniently located on the beach. We ordered the garlic shrimp and where amazed at how awesome it was. They are grilled and have an amazing garlic/grill fusion taste to it that was unexpected and memorable. This place comes highly recommended and offered a more memorable shrimp experience than some of the other more well-established shrimp establishments on Oahu. read more

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Dave S.

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It is what it is! Touristy. Small sandwiches, bag of chips for 12 bucks. They have a sweet spot on the beach. They sell "shaved ice" which is just a snow cone isn't worth it either. Last words... should of known better. read more

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Tim L.

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What a joke. Only one person works there; cannot even come close to keeping up with customers. Waited about 20 minutes, standing in line, for a burger (why? I dunno) only to finally get to the front of the queue only to be told, "sorry, sold out". WTF??? Why didn't the dude cross it off the food board? Oh, he was too busy slowly serving other customers. Talk about shitty service; this place has that aspect wrapped up. Since I'd already wasted 20 minutes (why???), I opted for a terrible kalua pork sandwich. That sammich was worthy of two stars but nothing more. DO NOT waste your time or money at this place. Keep walking and find good food/service elsewhere. Yeah I know, it's Waikiki where food, prices, and service all suck since it caters to one-time tourists. read more

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CeCi C.

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Ordered poke and garlic shrimp. What do you expect from food at Waikiki beach? Shrimp: not fresh shrimp (shrimp is so soft to the point you know it has been defrost for sooooooo long). Garlic - overpowering the shrimp. Sauce: spicy mayo. For $11?14 that I paid for 5 medium size shrimp and cold fries? Not recommended Poke over rice? Absolutely bad. Simply just mix soy sauce with chopped onion and rice is so hard to eat. I had two bit but could forced myself for a 3rd bite. Feedback? I had a bad day at the bathroom afterwards. You tell me. read more

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Sasha P.

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If you're looking for the worst shave ice on the island, look no further. They charge almost $6 for shave ice, they can at least afford a new and better ice shaver. The one they have looks to have been created before Hawaii became a state. Come on, Grass Shack. It's time for an upgrade. If you're looking to have some real Hawaiian shave ice, this isn't the place for you. But if you just want a shave ice, drink in a coconut/pineapple photo by the water then this place will suffice. read more

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Ian C.

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Honestly the worst shaved ice I've had in Hawaii, and we live here. The ice machine makes ice not shaved ice. 3 flavor options. The only reason I gave 2 stars was the view. Pretty disappointed. read more

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Michael P.

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Great food, with tons of flavor. I had the Korean steak sandwich. A great spot for when you are done swimming at the beach. Great customer service. Might be a bit pricey, but you are in the tourist part of Hawaii. They have Mc Donalds which is cheaper but why come to Hawaii to eat Mc Donalds? read more

Waikiki Grass Shack - Out door sitting right next to the beach - Street Vendors Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jessica A.

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Coconut Dream is everything!! So wish I could be back there now! Like a coconut smoothie with fresh bits of coconut pulp, so much better than you could even imagine it being. Combine that with the wonderful beachside views and cute coconut cup to keep, perfection!! read more

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Peter L.

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Drinks look great, however they don't taste as great as they look. Island surfer is in a whole pineapple but it taste like all orange juice. The coconut dream taste like syrup, no coconut juice at all, very thick coconut syrup. Drinks are way overpriced for what it is, don't waste your time on these, too many other good spots in Waikiki to try. read more

Waikiki Grass Shack - Coconut dream, island surfer - Street Vendors Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jonathan C.

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Small stand with non-alcoholic drinks steps from the beach. The shave ice was good, about 10 oz of ice for $6.

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Michael M.

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Great location right on the beach which is very convenient to grab a quick bite while hangin at the beach and playing in the sand. We had the pulled pork sandwich and was really good. We also had the shave ice which was super big so sharing is easy. Recommend you give this place a try. Tell em Micheal from Seattle recommended you. (They won't know what you're talking about) cheers! read more

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Allena H.

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These guys are great! Service is fast, friendly and the food is to die for!!! This is day 3 of our vacation and we ate there all 3 days! More pics to come... read more

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Sally B.

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Good option for a quick lunch right on the beach. Steak sandwich was delicious and the service was friendly. Plus there are tables in the shade right next to it. As with all food around here, it's definitely overpriced but with this kind of view, it's worth the money. read more

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Darrell C.

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Tried the Hawaiian steak sandwich and it looked better then it tasted. Not sure why they put kimchi on it and cold corn. Didn't know that was Hawaiian food. Lol Most likely the Kimchi was on it to mask out The flavorless steak that was more chewy Then a shoe sole. Comes with a bag of chips and I left disappointed and still hungry. I work at a nearby hotel and will not recommend the place to anyone that asks. read more

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Luis G.

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Surprisingly tasty food for a street vendor, with an atmosphere that's A+. Pineapple was ripe to perfection, luau pork was succulent. View as spectacular as the Royal Hawaiian at a tenth of the price. read more

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Garden Lover S.

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Cute place great location right on the beach. The drinks and shaved ice are great the food not so much. I had the pulled pork and it was flavorless. Very disappointing they need to find a recipe to make Kalua pork. Once they fix this they will have a line down the street. read more

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Misty N.

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10 years ago

Great unique sandwiches in ideal spot on Waikiki beach. While not a kimchi fan, the steak sandwich with kimchi was amazing. Don't expect to customize your order or anything beyond what is on the menu, and you won't be disappointed. Found the customer service excellent when I needed to take the food "to-go". read more

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Cass M.

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My wife and I just had the Korean steak sandwich and loved it! Very friendly staff and prompt service. Great spot for lunch while on the beach! read more

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More info about Waikiki Grass Shack

2453 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96826
Waikiki
Directions
(808) 922-5262
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https://waikikigrassshack.restaurants-us.com

Hours

What time does Waikiki Grass Shack open?

Waikiki Grass Shack opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Waikiki Grass Shack close?

Waikiki Grass Shack closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Waikiki Grass Shack take credit cards?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Waikiki Grass Shack serve alcohol?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Waikiki Grass Shack have TVs?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Waikiki Grass Shack have bike parking?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack has bike parking.

Does Waikiki Grass Shack have outdoor seating?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack has outdoor seating options.

Does Waikiki Grass Shack have parking?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Waikiki Grass Shack have free WiFi?

Yes, Waikiki Grass Shack has free WiFi.

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9 years ago

Fabulous garlic shrimp right on the beach at Waikiki without paying hotel prices! A great spot to stop in for a bite or a shave ice!

Cindy S.

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141

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10 years ago

Yummy pineapple and pineapple juice!!! Beautiful location!! Must try if you're in the area read more

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Best customer service. May take a while because she is one person but it is the best shave Ice in…read moreWaikiki.

There was only 1 family ahead of us in line and it still took us 20 minutes for us to finally order…read more(they had a complicated order but still) buuuut the shave ice was excellent. Tied for first place with Ululani's after trying 6 shave ice places in Oahu during our 1 week stay!

Lahaina Shave Ice

4.3

(9 reviews)

What a perfect place for shaved ice!! We were coming in from a morning running on the sand and…read moreswimming in the water. It was hot and we were looking for something cool and refreshing! We got the orange, watermelon and, mango. It was perrrrfect. I usually don't like shaved ice, but this was the perfect time and location. We were able to bring it to a table right next to the sand and watch the seals resting on the beach.

Lahaina Shave Ice is an absolute tourist trap…read more Please note there are several locations of this brand all around Waikiki, but this particular location is right near the beach, next to a very popular BBQ spot (you'll know if you see it). We came here around sunset time just to walk down the beach before our dinner reservation. My husband ordered two "small" shave ices, which were huge. But the problem wasn't the size, it was the lack of flavor. What we got was a tower of ice with red coloring. It was like eating chips of ice with absolutely no flavor at all. My kid literally had two spoons of it and was over it because of how bad it is, and this is coming from the child that literally begs for ice cream and shaved ice daily. It was such a disappointment that we ended up trashing it after a couple of spoons. It felt like throwing money into a dumpster, but it was seriously that bad.

Lahaina Shave Ice

4.5

(496 reviews)

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

Island Vintage Shave Ice

4.2

(338 reviews)

This is such a cool spot in Waikiki. Located directly across from Waikiki beach. Island Vintage is…read morefamous for its velvety, snow-like texture, natural fruit syrups, and unique loaded toppings like mochi, popping boba, and a hidden center of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Compared to others, they're not stingy with the syrups nor the ice cream! They serve generous portions at reasonable prices. The vibe is definitely modern, clean and sleek! They also have a great selection of flavors and pre-made combinations. My ultimate fav is the Tropical Island 10/10! Super creamy, fluffy, and soaked in sweet mango and pineapple syrups. Definitely worth a visit! You won't be disappointed- these peeps know what they're doing and love to serve the crowds with that Aloha spirit!

Solid shave ice option but not my favorite in Waikiki!…read more // Heavenly Lillikoi Fresh fruit flavor but a tad sweet for me compared to other shave ice locations. They add a scoop of milk ice cream in the center, which is a unique difference, and the mochi bites were very soft and chewy. Great refreshing dessert option by the beach!

Island Breeze

4.8

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Okay, so these little food stops in the International Market place aren't all that great ('cept…read morePuka dog which I love). But after a hard run at Hamster Ballin' right next to it, I NEEDED something to cool me down. I came here for a shave ice, I know it wouldn't be Matsumoto's exactly, but I didn't care. Guess what, not bad! The ice is the softest I've found in Waikiki actually. Much better than what you get at say, Ala Moana. and $4 for a good serving. My friends love the pineapple dole whip too!

Must have in North Shore, bcuz @ new location it was harder to find but believe me!!!! It's all…read moreworth it!

Kai Fresh

4.3

(131 reviews)

We accidentally stumbled across this place and we were so glad we did. It was the perfect spot to…read moregrab some food before heading out to the beach. Kai Fresh is a popular cafe in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its Hawaiian coffee, açaí bowls, and desserts like waffles and croffles. We ordered the tropical açaí bowl and honey açaí bowl- both were freshly made with organic açaí base, granola, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and lilikoi purée! We also ordered the choco holic waffle and original waffle- both had a crisp, golden-brown exterior that made for a good crunch, and a soft, airy, and tender interior! For drinks we ordered the strawberry nana, piña colada, iced caramel latte, and the Waikiki latte. The drinks were spot on and super refreshing! Overall, service was fantastic! Food and drinks were served in a timely manner and enjoyed on their outside patio. Their açaí bowls were some of the best we had on the island!

Review is for the shave ice only. If I could, 5 stars for the service from the wahine in the…read morephoto! Very nice and very helpful when trying to pick a dessert! Photos are worth a thousand words. Walk the extra steps and head to Island Vintage or across the street to Lawson Station (never been here but, they had a line and looked way better than what we had!!) The "shaved" ice was more of a snowcone chopped ice consistency and compacted tightly that fused together and created one large block of ice- take note of the photo with the flavoring not being absorbed into the "shaved" ice.

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