Hands down best shave we have ever had!!!! Planning to go back again. We are staying 30 minutes away 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!!!!! read more

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Came around 3 p.m. on a Sunday, and it was pretty empty -- most people were hanging out on the benches outside. Inside is super spacious with chill, surfy decor. Ordering is mostly through a digital kiosk (credit card only), but you can pay cash with the staff. Got the ube shaved ice and a deluxe acai bowl. Both came out fast and were huge. The ube shaved ice was super creamy -- if I didn't know better, I wouldn't even guess it was shaved ice. Totally lives up to the hype. The acai bowl was loaded with toppings, a little sweet from the honey but still really good. Definitely worth a stop. We've been to all the islands for foodie adventures and felt that the acai bowl from here was the best we've ever had. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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It was a very hot and humid day and there was a very popular shave ice place close to our hotel so decided to check it out. It is a popular place so the line was pretty long. There were several tables outside and a few more inside. You order at the kiosk or at the register if paying in cash. Staff were very friendly and very busy making the orders. They have a good selection with many different flavors. We ordered the Strawberry Coconut. The wait was not long considering how many people were there. We were surprised how much was included no each order. We were glad we ordered one to split since there was so much. It was very tasty and nice and cold for a hot day. We will try a different flavor next time. read more

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The best shaved ice I ever had! Highly recommend the Love Potion#9 or the Strawberry Mango. Very refreshing. Will come Back to try other flavors read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Love Potion 9 - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Best shave ice on the island - ice is soft and great price for all the toppings they offer. Personal favorite is mango, with a scoop of ice cream, and li hing. Don't forget to add their signature Haupia foam on top!! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing. I love ube. This was the best special flavor of shave ice I've ever had. Went here on our first day and came back again the second day. Highly recommend, especially with mochi balls. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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I tried all the recommended shaved ice places on the island and this one was really well recommended, however, it was a bit too modern for my taste and shaved ice was just OK. Prices were really expensive. I'd go to skinny Mike's for sure over this. read more

Hands down the best shave ice I've ever had!!! Out of the "famous" shave ice spots of Oahu (where I'm from), I'd choose Wailua any day. The Lava Flow with haupia foam - AMAZING. Strawberry chunks were a nice touch. I miss it everyday. Da Ube One was also yummy & we loved the ube foam! Fresh mochi & roasted coconut flakes added so much texture & a nice flavor too. I truly hope they consider opening a store on Oahu or in LA where I currently live. I will be the most loyal customer lmfao. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Lava Flow & Da Ube One - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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With all the amazing reviews we had to try this! I think it really depends on what you order. I'd highly recon the ube with mochi and ice cream. That was a five star order. My son got something that was not very good - I think the artificial shaved ice- I loved my order of strawberry and coconut but I personally would skip the coconut cream that is all over the top- just a preference but I didn't like it at all- it looked fresh a delicious if you do! It's kind of a corporate setting / feeling in there which also isn't my favorite for Kauai - the people were very friendly and nice though! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - My husband eating the last of my coco strawberry ice cream shaved ice! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The shaved ice here is so refreshing and tasty! We got a ube flavor (da ube one) shaved ice with mochi added. It wasn't overly sweet but just right. Loved the ube foam on top. Definitely a good spot to checkout in Kauai when you're looking for something refreshing to escape the heat. read more

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Best shaved ice!! Their ice are soft and pluffy and they have a great selection of different flavors to try!! Ube is my favorite!! Also they add the coconut cream on top which gives a different taste! Service was fast! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

One of my favorite things from the trip! The ube one is SO good - I made my family go back a few days later so I could have another one before heading home. In between the two visits, we tried another shave ice place in the area and the ice was not as fine nor smooth as Wailua.. nor were the flavors as delicious. Wailua all the way! I wish I could try all their flavors! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube!!! SO SO GOOD - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Just AMAZING! Not your typical shave ice flavors but we love this place. 2nd time to Kauai and we made sure to get our fix. Service: 5/5 Workers all smiled and greeted with aloha. The wait for shave ice once you place it does not take long at all. is Ambiance: 4/5 Just your normal shave ice spot. They do have a little section that they sell their merchandise. Food: 5/5 Flavors are on point. When you add the Ube or Hopia foam .. The best part is their shave ice DOES NOT melt fast. I asked the worker why their shave ice doesn't melt fast like others and she just said "I put a lot of love into it" Lol! This is a MUST COME to spot! read more

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I have to preface this with the fact that we had some disappointing shave ice earlier in the week at another establishment, where I overpaid for a big bowl of ice and a drizzle of syrup that barely covered the mound's surface. It was our last day in Kauai and I was determined to have a positive shave ice experience. After consulting TikTok, we found all these videos featuring their Ube shave ice and I was sold! This spot was less than 10 minute drive from our resort. How could we have missed it all this time??! It's part of a strip mall, so parking was super easy. This place was clean despite all the sticky syrups that are apt to land on the floor when people are moving about. It was busy, but the line moved fast. You place your order at a kiosk and they call your name at the counter when the order is ready. It was crowded inside, so we took to the benches outside to enjoy our treats. The Ube shave ice was everything! We were pretty full from lunch, so we ordered two to share among my fam of 4. Wailua did not disappoint. They were generous with the ube syrup, no white ice to be seen! It comes with a drizzle of condensed milk, ube whipped cream, and is topped with toasted coconut, which enhances the flavors and gave it a nice texture. We opted for a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which made for a creamy center. I've seen some folks order mochi with it. I might try it that way next time. There will be a next time. This was such a nice way to end our trip to Kauai. We headed straight to the airport afterward feeling very satisfied! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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This was a really good flavor, good quality. Not your typical fake, overly-sweet-in-a-bad-way, cheap syrups that are very common. I'm not a fan of the Haupia foam because I don't like whip cream, but I still enjoyed the rest of it, and I'd definitely come back to try a different flavor next time I visit. I like that there was sitting inside and it was nice and clean. The ladies working were also very nice and very kind. They gave some shaved ice to my dog too (no syrup of course) but she still enjoyed it! I really appreciate the amazing service. All in all, a great experience. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Lava flow - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The weather was pretty hot when we left the Smith's Fern Grotto so we came here for some shave ice to cool off. Saw some awesome Ube shave ice photos on Yelp and that's what we ordered. Let me tell you they did not disappoint! The shave ice looks like out of a commercial photo shoot, the coconut flakes on top of the purple ube ice both looks and tastes amazing. We loved the Ube ice so much that we actually came back the next day to try other flavors and we'll be back for sure! read more

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One of the best shave ice we had while on the island. We thought it was just gonna be a normal sized but it was bigger for sure. My husband enjoyed his ube shave ice and I was happy the girl at the counter told me 1000% should get the love potion and I'm glad I did. It was delicious. If you are here please go to the place. It's kinda hidden in Safeway parking lot but I wish we came back to try more. Don't forget to add the ice cream in there too. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Da Ube One - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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So good! I ordered Da Ube One. A bit on the sweeter side, but you can definitely taste the ube. The toasted coconut was crunchy and flavorful--paired perfectly with the cream. I went back to try the cookies and cream but sadly there wasn't as much flavor. I'd definitely get Da Ube One again next time I'm in the area. Welcoming atmosphere and efficient service. They even topped it off with more syrup when I asked. Heads up: there's a 3% credit card charge, so I paid in cash. read more

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I ordered the strawberry coconut, $12.00. Tasted like plain ice with a dribble of fresh strawberry on top. I am convinced they either forgot my flavorings or it was just bad highway robbery. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I came in with high expectations based on the yelp rating. I ordered the pina colorada. At best, it was OK. Almost no flavor. Not that I want things super sweet. But yikes. It's possible other drinks are much better, and I somehow selected the less desirable option. Since I'm staying very close, I might come back and try the mango thing. But 4.7 rating means everything on the menu should be very good. read more

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This shave ice was calling out to us after we arrived on the island and got some other shopping finished. It's conveniently located right next to the ABC Store. We were greeted upon entering and helped promptly. They were more than happy to explain their menu to us and answer our questions. My kids both got the strawberry mango. I couldn't decide between the lava flow and da ube one, but they told me to go for da ube one if I love ube (and I do)! Naturally flavored, no need to worry about stained teeth here. The shave ice was perfect and hit the spot. They were also really beautiful--works of art! Good amount of seating available inside, but we got cold and it got really crowded shortly after we arrived, so we moved to a bench outside. Merchandise is also available for purchase and a clean restroom is available for customers only. We really enjoyed our visit here! read more

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Stopped here for a shave ice after our hike. The wait wasn't too long. They already have preset menus so no custom flavors/combos. Lilikoi cream was so good. It's not on the tablet menu so you have to order with a person since they only sell a limited amount. The size is pretty big for one person. My husband liked the ube one it came with ube coconut foam on top. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in the neighborhood! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Lilikoi cream and Ube - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Soooo good! This was by far the best shave ice we had during our week in Kauai. Ice was soft, flavor combos were on point, and the foam tops were soo fluffy and delicious. We came twice because it was so good and I wish we had the time and stomach to come back a third time! If you're an ube fan, definitely come and get Da Ube One. There was so much ube and coconut flavor. The ube foam was so creamy and the roasted coconut flakes gave a nice crunch. The store itself has some seating inside and there's also outdoor seating. Workers were friendly and shave ice orders come out fast! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Lava Flow - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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This place is stupid good. We liked everything, but the real passion fruit and the ube option were stellar, among the best frozen treats I've ever had in my life. Don't miss it! I wish I'd skipped lunch so I had room to finish the masterpiece. The pina colada was a little on the tart side for me; the others are more balanced, so just go with your preference. Everything was airy, light, and luscious. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Wailua Shave Ice is next-level good -- light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The house-made milks are creamy perfection, and the fresh fruits taste like they were picked that morning. You can taste the quality and care in every bite. A must-stop treat spot in Kaua'i! Staff is friendly and the shop is super cute! There aren't a lot of seating options inside but there are tables outside too! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Love potion #9 and Strawberry Guava with all the extras! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Highly recommend! A variety of flavors available to suit all taste buds - my husband got the cookies & cream and I got mango strawberry. Just what we needed after a hot outdoor excursion! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Let me tell you this is the best shaved ice in Kauai! Every ingredient is natural, friendly and price is pretty good compared to how much you get! We had to stop by one last time before heading back home. Everyone there is so friendly and space is good for big family also. Sitting on the outside also. This spot is must try once or twice or why not have it everyday! Definitely going back when we visit again! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Food - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Absolutely the best shaved ice we had on Kauai! The ube shaved ice was so amazingly creamy and delicious! They even offered to top the syrups up while we were enjoying the shaved ice! Highly recommended! read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The Açaí bowl was delicious and big portions. The service was good, patient and friendly. Nice environment with lots of space to sit. read more

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Spontaneous visit to Wailua Shave Ice after a hot afternoon at the beach. This spot is spacious, with a good amount of seating. Apparently, it's been voted as one of the top shave ice spots in all of Kauai for several years! I got their strawberry guava shave ice, which was topped with some diced strawberries and honey drizzle. Price wise, it seems comparable to other shave ice spots I've seen around Hawaii. The shave ice was delicious, but a bit on the sweeter side. They also have some unique flavours such as cookies & cream and ube, which seemed to be popular. I did find that the syrup didn't penetrate the ice as deeply (maybe they didn't poke deep enough holes in the ice), but they offer free syrup refills. I wish there was an option for customizing flavours and changing sizes of the shave ice though, because the majority of the flavours weren't ones I'd go for. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Strawberry guava shave ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Still hits the spot when craving some shave ice. They have great flavors and toppings with fine ice. read more

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9/10 - da ube one 9.5/10: so fire. the cream on top was wonderful, with surprises of crunchy coconut flakes. every bite had just as much flavor, the ice was infused!!!! - lava flow 3/10: so bad. don't get this one. it tasted like artificial pineapple, with some sad canned pineapple and frozen strawberries on top. the haupia cream was good but didn't make up for the rest of it being so bad. we ended up tossing half of it :( read more

Wailua Shave Ice - lava flow - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Super easy to find and plenty of parking. The menu is full of options the include an array of flavors, toppings and extras! Theres a few tables inside to sit or a couple benches outside the store. They also sell merchandise inside as well. Bonus: next to an ABC Store. read more

Amazing shave ice! The almond joy is my favorite but we also tried the ube which was delish as well. So flavorful and refreshing. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Ube shave ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Had 2 shave ice placed marked to check out on Kauai and this was the first one tried. Unfortunately, this was not good at all... Got the lava flow and everything just tasted generic, not worth it in my book. Clean shop and convenient for the east side near hotel we stayed at, but... Ended up discovering the fantastic shave ice down in Koloa after being disappointed here. That one was worth the drive down to get. Was so sad we only got to get that one twice before end of trip. Come here if want convenience, make the drive down to Koloa for the memorable and best. read more

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Everyone told us that Wailua Shave Ice was the best on the island so of course we had to see for ourselves! You can order at the kiosk or wait in line to order with someone at the counter. We opted to wait in line so we can get recommendations. We ordered the Lava Flow, Love Potion #9 and Da Ube One. They have cute merch for sale too. Our orders were up and the girl told me that the Ube syrup is not as thick and that if I wanted more to just ask. It was perfect for me. My favorite part was the toasted coconut topping. Yum! The shave ice is so soft and creamy. We all enjoyed ours. This for sure was our favorite out of all the shave ice spots we tried during our trip! Wailua is a must! read more

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Wailua Shave Ice in Kapa'a is easily one of the sweetest highlights of any Kaua'i trip! This isn't your average neon-syrup snow cone -- it's next-level shave ice made with real fruit purées and fresh ingredients that taste like pure island sunshine. Every flavor is handcrafted, vibrant, and totally refreshing. You can feel the difference from the first bite -- soft, fluffy ice that melts perfectly, paired with tropical flavors like pineapple, strawberry, and coconut that taste authentic, not artificial. The "Lava Flow" is my personal favorite -- strawberry purée, coconut foam, and pineapple juice that tastes like paradise in a cup. The coconut foam (or haupia cream) on top is a total game changer -- light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. The staff is super friendly, the line moves quickly, and you can tell they genuinely care about what they're serving. Located right off Kuhio Highway, it's the perfect pit stop whether you're cruising the island or headed to the beach. Every bite feels like summer, and it's impossible not to leave smiling. If you're in Kaua'i, Wailua Shave Ice is a must-try. Once you've had it, no other shave ice will ever compare! #WailuaShaveIce #KauaiEats https://linktr.ee/reessroots read more

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This rating is for Love Potion No. 9, as it's the only flavor I chose. DO NOT GET THIS! It has zero flavor for the ice, the strawberries are so frozen you can't even taste them and the syrup was so minimal, it couldn't fix it. The first one I got had spoiled condensed milk so they replaced it for me, but the replacement still was bland and blah. I tried several shaved ice spots in Kaua'i and this was the worst one. I would also say service is pretty brusque and rude so that is another point against this, and the line was long and slow and they make you order by machine if they get too busy to take your order so just use the machine instead of waiting in line. Try Hee Fat's General Store down the street or really any other spot instead. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Love Potion No. 9 - DO NOT GET THIS - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Good shaved ice. Wasn't as good as some others id tried. Texture of the ice was my fave part. They use soft serve for their ice cream center and it doesn't hit the way traditional macadamia nut does imo. Flavors were good but not popping. Maybe i got the wrong pick. Staff were nice, ambiance basic. Great a/c lol was blasting Strawberry coconut shaved ice: 6/10 Good but not great Root beer float ice: 6/10 Disclaimer: and the reason for 3 stars vs 4: their customer bathroom was abhorrent. Like it is a straight up health safety hazard. Worse than truck stop, i was shocked. Im only assuming employees must use another one bc this was like wrong lol. No TP, no PT. Dust and stickiness everywhere. Like have yall ever cleaned that bathroom? Fr makes me worry about all the food sanitation that isn't sanitizing lol Please management, clean that bathroom DAILY. read more

Wailua Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Soooo yummy. Will definitely be back for more. Very authentic to shaved ice in Hawaii