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Windward Snow Shave Ice

5.0 (21 reviews)

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Lychee and coconut shaved ice topped with condensed milk (I think).
Anika Shanelle M.

Pat was so awesome! I reserved Windward Snow Shave Ice as a vendor for our company picnic to serve shave ice to our 60 employees. Pat was not only super kind, but he was VERY RESPONSIVE! He replies very quickly through email, and text. On the day of our reservation, he got there early and immediately started to set up his stand all by himself. He truly was a one-man show. He had a tent, generator, his shave ice machine, cups, straws, spoons, AND HIS HOMEMADE SYRUPS! Yes, homemade. I noticed while I was eating my shave ice that it was less sweet, which I loved! I later found out that he made his syrup on his own! He had 10 flavors (coconut, lychee, grape, lime, pineapple, bubblegum, strawberry, vanilla, root beer, and banana) and even provided optional syrup or lihing mui powder toppings! In total, I paid $450 for 3 hours of shaved ice service to our 60 employees. I definitely will be asking for Pat for our future events. We had the best experience! He's not only a successful business owner, but after having some conversations, he also gives back to the community. So much respect for Pat and this business!

A small (partially eaten when baby took over!)
Jack W.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Great shave ice and service - fast and priced right :) === 2. FOOD There's nothing more comforting than shave ice on a warm day (or a warm night) and so what a treat it was to find Windward Snow Shave Ice at the Honolulu City Lights Festival during the holiday evenings. Sure, they don't have fresh fruit toppings or other condiments some of the competition in town have, but there's still something to be said for consistently fine shaved ice with a wide range of tasty syrups served up to you quickly to cool you off sooner - and it's only $4 for the small size or $5 for the large size! === 3. SERVICE Deborah and her family are fantastic with the friendly service and smiles. === 4. ATMOSPHERE We're talking about a pop-up tent at local events and so it's as good as the event - look-wise, parking-wise, and stroller-friendly-wise! The wonderful family running the show really set the mood and the mood is right - for great shave ice and service!

Windward Snow Set Up at Wedding Venue
Joie F.

While planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to serve a memorable and unique dessert other than just wedding cake. I initially found a different company but they were out of my budget and weren't willing to travel to our venue. With about only one month until our wedding, I was frantically searching high and low for a mobile shave ice service and that's when I found Windward Snow on Yelp. Although there weren't many reviews, the few that were published were glowing. I decided to message Patrick and he was extremely helpful and accommodating of my tight deadline. After an initial kick-off call, I discovered Windward Snow is a local family business ran by Pat and his sons. Pat worked directly with my wedding coordinator to help alleviate the stress which was much appreciated! I voiced to Pat that I wanted to offer additional toppings to help elevate the dish and he was willing and eager to accommodate my special request. Pat is very personable, professional and friendly. Many of our guests said the shave ice was their favorite part of the wedding. Unlike some of our other vendors, Pat was extremely responsive which is exactly what we needed since we were planning a destination wedding and were on a tight deadline! We reached out to a few shave ice vendors and Windward Snow was the most reasonable! If you have an upcoming special event (wedding, birthday, corporate celebration, etc.), I definitely recommend working with Pat and his sons! Not only do they serve incredible soft shave snow with homemade tropical syrups, but they're so kind, friendly and accommodating!

Strawberry, lychee, pineapple shave ice!
Jenna W.

We hired Windward Snow for my Daughter's First Birthday Party. Out of all the shave ice/ice cream vendors I contacted, they had the most reasonable price for two hours of unlimited shave ice with 10 flavors and condensed milk as a topping. Not only was the price great, but the shave ice was delicious! Pat was also really great to work with and very charismatic. He helped serve bentos and cupcakes in his down time and even went around before he wrapped things up to see if anyone wanted any last minute shave ice. Needless to say, I would highly recommend using his services at your next event!

Vanilla and lime
Wendi K.

Friendly, professional team served up super fine and delicious shave ice for an event. Syrups are made in-house and are delicious! Highly recommend!

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I want to thank Windward Snow for serving our guests at our cocktail hour on our wedding day! A few weeks before our wedding our previous vendor canceled on us, as I frantically was looking up other shave ice vendors and came across Windward Snow. Right away Pat was very responsive over the phone and E-mail and provided me reassurance they would be available. When the big day came I couldn't have been happier with their set up and kindness to us. Thank you again for everything! I highly recommend using them for your next event or wedding :)

Uncle Pat was a life saver in this heat. Mahalo for the treats.

Such great service. We booked their Shaved Ice stand for a work function at the beach. We booked late and he came early all the way out to Hau'ula. So friendly and courteous. I almost got brain freeze cause they were free...... almost. Mahalo Pat, we will definitely be seeing you again.

Flavors of the day. The pineapple and lychee with snow cap was to die for!

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Can't beat Windward Snow Shave Ice. Friendly staff with all the required additions and a variety of flavors.

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Are you able to do small Birthday parties and what would be the cost for about 40 people?

Yes There is a set minimum of $225.00 tax included. We will provide unlimited number of shave ice for 2 hours for all your guests.

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Patrick is wonderful to work with - responsive, good communication, and provides excellent customer service.

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