This was our first shave ice experience on the island, and I have to say, they set a very high bar for us. They have such unique flavors; it was so good. The staff was great, very friendly. I had never had anything quite like...it.More
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247 reviews
Reviewed 5 days ago 
Date of visit: September 2023
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Princess279
413 reviews
Reviewed August 5, 2023 via mobile 
If you want to experience the shave ice as it should be and still keep your sugar intake under control, this is your place. The beautiful, friendly ladies working there start the experience right with their warm smiles and a recommendation (if you are looking...for one). You get a good amount of cold packed goodness and the toppings (no honey for me the next time). I wouldn't get the sour flavors since there is no sugar in other flavors to contrast it, which is what I was ignorantly going for. It's all natural, so your teeth don't hurt, and your mouth is happily free of food coloring. We are in concensus, this is the best place for shave ice!More
Date of visit: August 2023
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576rickic
11 reviews
Reviewed July 30, 2023
We heard this place was the best so we tried it out. It was amazing! In fact we went back a couple times!
Date of visit: July 2023
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Ray P
115 reviews
Reviewed June 23, 2023
Best shave ice in the area. Great flavor combinations including fruit toppings or honey or both! In the plaza next to Da Crack, an awesome takeout spot for tacos, burritos or bowls. But the shave ice is out of this world! Don’t miss it.
Date of visit: May 2023
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mags5252
148 reviews
Reviewed March 29, 2023 via mobile
Don’t expect the oversized shave ice that you get at other stands. Our servings were a decent size but smaller than others. It was still good.
Date of visit: March 2023
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MichiganMandy
140 reviews
Reviewed January 26, 2023
This place is da Bomb. It is unassuming, perched outside of a market, but the fresh/natural ingredients make this spot the best shaved ice in Kauai. Do it!
Date of visit: January 2023
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emilybb1
3 reviews
Reviewed November 24, 2022
Our favorite shave ice in Kauai! They only use natural fruit juice, not sugary syrup. The flavors are all so good and the ice is topped with coconut cream, honey and fresh fruit. Delicious!!!
Date of visit: November 2022
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Y1535AUkathyf
6 reviews
Reviewed November 15, 2022
We really enjoyed our Waikomo shave ice! We stopped by after a long hike on a hot day and it really hit the spot. Great selection of flavors and add-ins!
Date of visit: November 2022
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258ricka
20 reviews
Reviewed November 13, 2022
The title says it all. We frequent the island often and my wife has to go at least once. They have every flavor in the book too!
Date of visit: November 2022
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Christa K
138 reviews
Reviewed August 14, 2022 via mobile 
Wonderful fresh shaved ice! Super friendly staff. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the owner was the individual who served us. He was SO nice and personable. Definitely worth giving them a try.
Date of visit: August 2022
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431sophial
6 reviews
Reviewed August 8, 2022 via mobile
Definitely riding on hype. It’s not bad and it’s pretty good. But you can get this anywhere. Barely any taste. Good shaved ice if you happen to be here. L
Date of visit: August 2022
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RMD1965
13 reviews
Reviewed August 2, 2022
By far, the best shave ice we've had. Great flavors and beautiful presentation! Wish they had more locations!
Date of visit: August 2022
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RickSch-US
24 reviews
Reviewed July 20, 2022
Didn't live up to the hype. Expensive and underwhelming flavor. There was barely any taste. Mainly a mound of shaved ice. Not for me. Give me a mainland, run-of-the-mill, carnival snow cone any day.
Date of visit: July 2022
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Davisite_49
7 reviews
Reviewed May 22, 2022
The shave ice are awesome here with fresh fruits and coconut cream. Hands down the best place for shave ice in Kauai. Definitely a must eat!!
Date of visit: May 2022
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DblCrown
107 reviews
Reviewed April 27, 2022 
From the lines you will see, you know you are in the right place for shaved ice. Excellent and friendly service. Good selection of flavors. Tasty and delicious it will hit all the right notes.
Date of visit: April 2022
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- Food: 5
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