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The Best Shave Ice
on Hawaiʻi Island

Ice shaved so fine it drinks the syrup like snow. Not a snow cone.

Big Island shave ice is less crowded and more honest — the shops in Hilo and Kailua-Kona don't have the tourist premium and the ice quality holds up. Look for shops that make their own syrups.

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  1. 1

    Kamuela Shave Ice & Goodies

    Kamuela · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.6local
  2. 2

    Scandinavian Shave Ice

    Kailua-Kona · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.5local
  3. 3

    Nathalie Shave Ice

    Kailua-Kona · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.4local
  4. 4

    Jj Shave Ice/Hot Dog Bus

    Keaau · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.3local
  5. 5

    Tropical Dreams Ice Cream

    Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.1local
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