Scandinavian Shave Ice
Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Kailua-Kona
"strawberry ice with coconut snow cap."(4 Tips)
"Toasted coconut is amazing, as is Lava Lava flow."(5 Tips)
"Dole Whip Center is a must"(2 Tips)
"You can't go wrong w/the Hawaiian Sunset- so refreshing!"(2 Tips)
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Adam StallmanSeptember 27, 2015Friendly staff and probably the best place for shave ice in Kona... Lots of flavors, sizes, and choices. Take a break from the heat and get some authentic shave ice.
JonJanuary 4, 2014The small Lava Flow shave ice is delicious. With strawberry and piña colada syrup, your choice of ice cream (vanilla or coconut is my fave) and add the "snow cap" sweetened condensed milk.
Jonathan P.June 15, 2019Wide range of favors (e.g., passion fruit, lychee, banana, watermelon, cola, tigers blood); all of the standard add-ins (e.g., ice cream with flavor options, condensed milk, mochi, azuki beans).
Grace WolffNovember 16, 2015Shaved ice is like snow and the ice cream especially the lava flow was great. The shaved ice presentation made it an experience with some shaped like volcanos 🌋 completes a great kona afternoon
- Caleb LNovember 2, 2015The shave ice is awesome, best we found! Huge sizes, decent prices and super friendly staff. Toasted coconut is amazing, as is Lava Lava flow. Get a snow-cap or coconut cream topping.
Maddy CookeJuly 9, 2016Shaved ice is great! Servers are very friendly. We ordered a Lava Flow variation: piña colada, strawberry, coconut cream topping, no ice cream. So good and perfect for the warm Kona weather.
Ron TatumMay 10, 2013Each shaved ice is hand crafted to perfection. The flavor combos are endless! Make sure you get ice cream in the center, & yes, the "small" is huge!
- Rachael EvansJune 6, 2016The shaved ice is the best I have ever had! Dole whip center, guava, pineapple and strawberry ice with coconut snow cap. The server was extremely friendly and even wrote aloha on my snowcone!!!!
Talisa ChangSeptember 17, 2014Ice cream isn't great on its own but the combos with them are delish - get something with goodies, like tapioca or condensed milk. Two can easily share a small.
Kate HaileyJuly 28, 2015While visiting Hawaii I had a goal of getting Shave Ice. So glad I did, these guys are awesome, friendly and the shave ice was so good!
The shave ice here is superior. If you haven't been before, chose one of the "employee combos" written on the wall. Little kids: rainbow. Adults: try something new: Li hi mui, lychee, mai tai, etc.- GO NUTS!! There is no bad combo! Pick any three flavors that sound good to you and don’t miss the local ice cream flavors - Mac nut etc
Ken SMarch 30, 2017No matter what flavors you choose get the ice cream in the middle and top it off with a snow cap.
Mark J.January 28, 2020Still an island staple for decades. Best in the islands and a must-taste for anyone in Kona!
Norman EllisDecember 13, 2017Great service and the shaved ice is delicious! There’s no bathroom in the shop FYI.
- Donna McSeptember 2, 2012Tourist tip: the small is big enough to share but you may not want to! You can't go wrong w/the Hawaiian Sunset- so refreshing!
Lauren JensenNovember 27, 2014The service here is great, really friendly gentlemen. The shaved ice was SUPERB! I love it with ice cream in the center.
Rachel GerberMarch 3, 2015They have really great shave ice with a ton of really great authentic flavors! It's a great atmosphere and cheap too!
Jane WangJuly 23, 2015A great sweet treat on an hot day. We loved the choices in flavors and can't wait to try more.
Lin daAugust 21, 2023Toasted coconut ice cream is amazing but we didn't like the icee (lychee, guava, and mango) had a bad after taste
Kayo S.September 22, 2013Get the Lava Flow (coconut & strawberry with ice cream and condensed milk.) the description sounds disgusting but it somehow works.
Small is enough for 2-3 people. Love lihing mui, lichee, guava flavors, mochi yummy, tapioca good per kids
JamesAugust 6, 2010Located in front of Tante's Restaurant on Alii Drive. Best shave ice on the island. The best is the Haupia. Coconut and vanilla with sweetened condensed milk. Good stuff.
You know you want to check in with yelp for a free scoop of big island ice cream. ;D
Carlos LopesSeptember 26, 2015Whatever you do, don't get the chocolate flavor, it tastes like an umbrella handle. The fruit flavor are nice, though.
Suma KashiSeptember 1, 2010Most authentic shaved ice on the island. Strawberry margarita, blue hawaiian combo is delicious!
The Volcano ice cream is by far the best ice cream ever!
- Scandinavian Shave IceAugust 31, 2010Welcome to Scandinavian Shave Ice! Best shave ice in Kailua Kona!
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