Aloha General Store

Such a fun little store in Haleiwa!If you are looking for those tacky tourists gifts, some snacks, Christmas ornaments in the middle of April, maybe a shave ice- this is your place!It is all so very random but that is what makes if fun to walk through the place.Very small place with everything packed in. Not a place for baby strollers - FYI.They have everything from sun hats for babies, snorkels, Hawaiian Christmas ornaments, coffee cups, coffee, snacks, posters, kids toys etc. A little bit of everything really.We decided to try their shave ice, staff was quick and efficient and it was exactly what was needed on a warm day!

Ok so I came here today to get my shave ice fix and I was a bit annoyed! Employee was very. Ice, friendly and welcoming however.... Maybe my shave ice want packed good orrrrrr idk but looking at my old pix of the same vs todays pix - it was not the same!Today was like any other hot day in hawaii, but NO JOKE - I took this pic as soon as she gave it to me, then I went to the car tht was parked under the shade with my family waiting and as soon as I got to paalaa Kai bakery - it was melted. Not even 5 min - it was completely liquid with the ice cream still in tact. I legit wasted my money on 5 bites of shaved ice and basically just ate wet ice cream.

Aloha General Store is located in the heart of Haleiwa Town. I wanted Hubby to try the Pineapple whipped ice cream made by Dave's. Dave's is a local brand here in Hawaii. It was Hubby's 1st time here, we're Local. We Love sending things back to family to celebrate happenings in their lives. He walked around the General Store finding specialty gifts for Family and Friends. This is a tourist store but locals can find cool things here too. I found a really cool & colorful bag for snacks on my flight. $25. Check the product tho. Zipper sticks .Finally, I got my ice cream. John ordered a scoop of macadamia nut & a scoop of chocolate in a waffle cone. He was tearing into it before I could get a picture. I'm sure we'll stop here for a Dave's Ice Cream filler soon.

Been coming here for over 7 years. Anytime I come to Hawaii to visit or for work, I always make a trip to North Shore to get some shaved ice from the Aloha General Store. HOWEVER, it's bee 7 years!!! And they still only take cash! Why? Why not accept credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, etc? Add $1 to your prices and get with it! Can't see any other reason they don't accept cash than the small fee which is under $1. Nothing is more frustrating than driving 55min to get a some shaved ice, they only take cash so you go to the only ATM in the store and it's down. So now you have to walk around to different locations to get cash just to come back for some shaved ice.

Wonderful little souvenir shop but it is pricey! Ample parkingShaved ice is good here :) but bring cash.

Not Crowded and Shave Ice was refreshing.. Always a treat when I'm out here in da North Shore

Been here every time I visit Oahu. What else can I say, must have every time. Lines are long but moves quick and parking is hard to find but worth it.

Title: BEST served Shaved Ice with Aloha in OahuAloha General Store is hands down our family's favorite spot for shaved ice whenever we plan a day around the island. The best part? The lines are never too long, and their customer service is consistently exceptional, making the experience even more enjoyable.Personally, I can't get enough of their pineapple bowl shaved ice. The combination of homemade vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and cherry on top is simply heavenly. To make it even more delightful, I always add condensed milk on my shaved ice, and it takes the flavors to a whole new level.While Matsumoto might be a popular tourist stop, if you're looking for the best shaved ice experience overall--perfect texture, incredible flavor, exceptional customer service, and that authentic Hawaiian aloha vibe--Aloha General Store is an absolute must-visit. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!Price point: very reasonable!

I really like the shaved ice here. Whenever I come up to Hale'iwa I always come here to get my shaved ice. They sell a lot of souvenirs here as well, don't know if I can call it a tourist trap but they do have a lot of touristy stuff. The prices I guess are ok. The employees are always nice and they have a pretty good sized parking lot but it does get pretty full on the weekends. Can't wait for my next trip!

Previously (like over a decade ago) while in Haleiwa, 90% of the time I'd go to Matsumoto's and 10% Aoki's. A friend told me to come here instead since the line isn't as long and the shave ice is just as good as the aforementioned or even better. I will occasionally go to Matsumoto's but this has been my shave ice spot. The shave ice is fine, the syrup flavors are good and I just find it easier to find parking here. The restrooms are also easier to access.