Kula Shave Ice

Kula Shave Ice

57 Mamo St, Hilo, HI

★★★★★4.8(662 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Hilo institution crafts genuinely authentic Hawaiian shave ice with housemade syrups and impossibly fluffy ice that puts mainland versions to shame—no artificial shortcuts here, just bright, real fruit flavors and thoughtful creations like the Kula Rainbow with condensed milk. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely moment, the warm, family-friendly vibe and commitment to quality ingredients (worth the price) make it a pilgrimage-worthy stop that converts even skeptics into devoted fans.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

Quick grabSlow sitPastriesSignature drinksTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Laura Faith
★★★★★a month ago

BEST Shaved ice!!! My kid and I LOVED the shaved ice i wish we were staying on the hilo side because everywhere we tried like geco girlz never even came close to this place!!! And the ladies were fabulous and so friendly!! My 3yr old who is picky also devoured this shaved ice

Ed Bonser
★★★★3 months ago

Good Shave Ice but not the best. For one no chocolate options. The ice was compact and firm, had to use spoon like an ice pick and ice cream was a small scoop. My dreamsicle was very sweet with tons of sugar. I'll go back though to try other flavors and granola bowls.

Aaron
★★★★★3 months ago

Fantastic, authentic, made from scratch, shaved ice. A true Hawaiian original. If you’re looking for something with bright food coloring and artificial flavors keep walking. A good dessert that you can feel good about eating!

vidyasagar duvvuru
★★★★★2 months ago

We had an amazing experience at Kula Shave Ice! The Kula Rainbow was incredibly refreshing with perfect fruity flavors, and the shaved ice was so soft and fluffy. We also tried the Vietnamese cold coffee — it was rich, bold, and perfectly sweet. Everything tasted delicious, and…

Jacqueline Telljohann
★★★★★4 months ago

I'm always on a quest to find the best shave ice in Hawaii which led me here. My husband and I shared: - The Local - The Kula Rainbow with Condensed Milk The flavors of the Kula Rainbow were my favorite, but I loved the Haupia Cream top on the local. That kind of topping is…

Sarah Bailey
★★★★★4 months ago

Best shave ice we've ever had. A little spendy but worth it for the quality of ingredients that they use! Love all their special flavors and hope to try them all before we have to leave the island.

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