Haleiwa Town Shave Ice

Everything was great! The shave was delicious! You can tell that the owners put a lot of thought and heart into choosing what goes into their products. And the store is amazing with all kinds of treasures from the North Shore and Waikiki! Not only a great spot for shave ice, but also a great spot to find gifts for yourself and your family and friends. All of this is topped by the amazing service given there. The owners are such nice people who are welcoming and passionate about providing a service to people. Definitely a place to go to when you're in the area!

Best shave ice on the opposite side of North Shore! Ice does not get packed so very light and fluffy. You can get other flavors of ice cream instead of vanilla and some of the syrups are made in house with natural ingredients with no food coloring.It's hidden away in the Stix Asia food hall on the bottom level through the glass double doors. It's tough to find but well worth the effort and journey. Seems to be a mom and pop shop so definitely go and support!

We stopped in here just based on a random google map search and it was an amazing find! The shop is great with tons of things to shop for. They have icecream and of course the main event: shaved ice!The shaved ice was wonderful. From the texture of the ice to the flavors. Everything was perfect. And the owner was friendly and so helpful. What a great spot!

This shop has the best shave ice. Seriously.Haleiwa Town Shave Ice is located downstairs in the food court, just around the corner from Maguro Bros Waikiki. You can also access the shop through Stix - Asian Food Court. From the outside, it looks like a gift shop, but just walk in and head towards the back.The shop is run by Chris and his wife Tomoko. Chris used to make shave ice in Haleiwa and opened his own shop in Waikiki just six months ago. With his extensive experience, he brings the finest shave ice to the island. You'll enjoy the fluffiest shave ice in Oahu, with homemade syrups made to order. Chris is friendly, personable, and passionate about perfecting his craft.We've visited twice and tried several orders:Order #1: Lilikoi, yuzu, and mango with pineapple and coconut ice cream, topped with condensed milk.Order #2: Strawberry, lychee, and green tea with condensed milk.Order #3: Banana, guava, and pineapple.Order #4: Cocoube - shaved frozen coconut water topped with ube condensed milk. It's incredibly light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Perfect for those who want to enjoy shave ice, stay hydrated, and avoid a sugar overload.In summary, if you want amazing, soft, powdery shave ice with natural, homemade flavorings made to order by someone who truly cares about his craft, Haleiwa Town Shave Ice is a must-try. Child size is $4.99 and Adult size is $6.99. Get the adult size, you won't regret it.

Chris and his wife are masters of this trade! We have been trying to find a good shave ice place on this side of the island for quite a while and I daresay we finally found THE ONE. Nestled down some stairs in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki is some of the best shave ice you will ever eat. The texture of the ice is perfectly fluffy and the syrups are drizzled on in the perfect ratio. They offer a variety of flavors, not only syrups but also ice cream! Chris let us sample a few and he does not skimp on making sure you get the best quality all around. The ice cream is amazing and he even offers natural all fruit syrups with plenty of flavor! We shared a large between four of us and it was plenty big... though, there was a part of me that wanted to go back and get another all to myself! His prices are amazingly reasonable too, he truly goes above and beyond to make sure you get a quality product without breaking the bank. Feel free to show up with high expectations because I promise you they'll be met! Can't wait to come back! TIPS & TRICKS: * Never forget the sweet and condensed milk on top! * They can get pretty busy at night, so try to make a trip in the middle of the day--plus that's when shave ice is the best, when you escape the heat after spending the morning on the beach!

This was our third shaved ice place in town. The first two charged over $15 for a large ("medium") size. They were okay - the flavors were good, but the ice overpacked and hard. And that is what sets this place apart from the others - the ice is perfectly, delicately stacked. Making this such a fluffy experience, an oh-so-heavenly experience!. But first, if you don't already know about this place, you may walk by without another thought, as one cannot see, but a small advertisement on the sidewalk in front of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. The line going down the stairs is for another great eats place, but further inside to where the eating tables are are a few shops, one of which is this Haleiwa Town Shave Ice. Unassuming, the store front looks like a gift shop. But way in the back is where the action is, and where the long line of patrons, many are regulars, waiting to order their delicacy.The guy is an artist (I wish I got his name). As the ice shavings float down onto the tray, he expertly watches for the layering of ice as it grows into a small hill. If the ice compacts too much, he scoops it up and throws it away only to start over again. This attention to detail may take time, but it is well-worth it in the end. What you get is the perfect serving of shave ice (not shaveD ice . . .) that melts in your mouth with great flavor! Don't miss out!

We walked in to this unassuming shave ice establishment around 8:30pm one night in January and the owner Chris absolutely dazzled us. He told us he recently opened and wanted to really keep costs down so everyone can enjoy this legendary dessert.We were absolutely blown away by the quality of the shave ice and the portions! We split a bowl both times we went and were both completely full. The Ube one was our favorite but the POG (passionfruit, orange, guava) also was beyond refreshing after a warm day! Could not recommend this spot more and make sure you say hi to the owner. He seemed like a genuinely nice person who deserves the success he should get! Thanks Chris! Aloha!

The owner was friendly, social, and helpful in helping me decide what flavors to choose. The location was slightly difficult to find, but pretty much go to the bottom of the level and pass through some doors. Price is reasonable and it's fun to watch how the shaved ice is made upfront. I appreciate the size because I don't wanna eat too much. Give this place a try!!!

Wish I would have taken snap before I started eating. Stopped by pretty late on a Monday, reasonably close to closing time. (Could be wrong) but I believe it was the owner who helped us out. Though it was closer to closing, the person who assisted us was SO friendly and welcoming into his shop. Originally stopped in for a quick soda but ended up grabbing a scoop of this DELICIOUS ube ice cream. Will definitely be stopping by tomorrow to try some of their shave ice!!

For the past 12 years, we've been visiting Oahu every year, and I've always looked forward to enjoying some amazing shave ice. We've tried every shave ice stand in town, including, of course, the famous one on the North Shore. While some are good, others miss the mark. That said, Haleiwa Town Shave Ice is, without a doubt, the best on the island. On top of that, they offer fantastic service from locals who really know how to make shave ice. We went in almost every day while we were there. I highly recommend this place above all others, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Chris and Tomoko! We'll see you next year for sure!