Wailua Shave Ice

Really yummy cold treats perfect for a hot day. All of the desserts are variations of shaved ice topped with a generous dollop of what appears to be mousse, so it’s a light and refreshing dessert that is presumably on the lighter side in terms of calories as well. There are two sizes to choose from and several flavors including but not limited to coconut, ube, and mango. I saw quite a few people order each of these and ordered ube myself. The smaller size is enough for one person or two if both people just want to try it. The desserts are very adorable (see photo). As of August 2023, the store only took mobile orders (there’s a QR code menu) and placed ready orders on the table outside the doorway.

I am forever changed by this shaved ice experience. My mom and I went, it’s down a walk way between to buildings, like a cute little shopping strip. When you walk up, you scan a QR Code and order it online. They will then call your name when it’s ready. There are some benches around in the shopping strip but there were quite a few people waiting to get shaved ice so a lot of seated spots were taken. Onto the shaved ice! We got “Hello Summer”, a Strawberry Lemonade based one with strawberry purée and fresh strawberry. That one also had its proceeds going to an 8th grade boys team for some sport. It was SO GOOD. I grew up getting traditional shaved ice from trucks in Austin. The kind where you can still feel it’s ice kind of. And sometimes you can just suck all the syrup out of the ice and you’re left with flavorless ice again. YEAH NO, this place is shaved ice but with the consistency of like…cold cotton candy. So airy and soft but holds so much flavor that it feels like airy ice cream. They did such a good job combing in flavors and sweetness. I will be back here again. I cannot eat shaved ice anywhere else now.