Scandinavian Shave Ice

Dessert shop · Kailua Kona

Scandinavian Shave Ice

Dessert shop · Kailua Kona

75-5699 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Highlights

This vibrant shave ice shop in Kona serves up a tempting mix of flavors and toppings, with the option to add ice cream, making it a must-try on hot days.

75-5699 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Get directions

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"Scandinavian Shave Ice is Hawaii Island's most iconic purveyor of the frozen treat—though it's not quite so big a deal on this island as some of the others. That said, Scandi's is everything you want your shave ice shop to be. Dozens of flavors to choose from, including some with no added sugar? Check. Choice of ice cream for the center? Check. Snow cap and other, more exotic, toppings available (like li hing mui powder or mochi)? Check. Sassy servers? Check. The result is a carefully sculpted ball of colorful ice the size of your head (go for the small size!), with a soft but cohesive texture, flavors more subtle than they look, and the ice cream in the center rather than the bottom—meaning you get to it even quicker! Yum. By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"

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Spenser Arn

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We came here twice. The shave ice is decent. If you’ve been to Oahu- Matsumoto’s Shave ice is better. That being said, this isn’t Oahu. We did enjoy the shave ice - it is quite expensive. We purchased a large tigers blonde, with the Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, Snow Capped (sweetened condensed milk) and thoroughly enjoyed it. As well as two other mediums, the same ice cream, just different flavors. There isn’t much seating - like 1-2 tables inside for just a couple people, so we ended up outside just in front of the store. Overall, it is decent and would go back again, but I did feel like it was a bit over priced.

Ciera Bruns

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Very fun shave ice spot, had my favorite flavor honeydew which is rare and enjoyed vanilla ice cream in the middle with mochi and snow cap. Delicious, highly recommend a stop if you get the chance.

Derek Lambert

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Rita's Italian Ice (from Pittsburgh Pa), meet you Hawaiian Half Cousin! Enjoyed twice while on Big Island. Both were yummy, but caution when choosing size, sun is hot and shaved ice melts (quickly)

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Really good flavours of shaved ice and they have pineapple dole soft serve as well. You can get ice cream inside your shaved ice as well! Super good on a hot day.

Laurie Ennis

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Very nice shave ice shop in Kona. Highly recommended, portions are huge. I should have gotten small. Get soft serve ice cream on bottom and snow cap on flavoring. So Ono

Jer Graul

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Absolutely amazing shave ice! My 2 younger kids had an ice cream cone and the rest of us had shave ice. My youngest ordered oreo cookie ice cream in a waffle cone and took a few licks out of it and the scoop of ice cream broke through the shell and landed on the floor. The staff promptly picked up the mess and gave her another one with a smile. And we appreciate that so much! The shave ice is to DIE for! I had a small, soft serve vanilla center, with Mango, Lychee, and passion fruit, topped with the condensed milk! Literally the best shave ice Ive ever had! I highly recommend the Scandinavian Shave Ice on Ali'i Drive!

Stephanie Kaur

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cool experience to do once. ice cream inside shaved ice tons of flavor combos. lots of homeless hassling visitors makes the area feel very unsafe.

Karlen Ross

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We went here three times on the same trip because they made the best shave ice in Kona. They have a huge selection of flavors and even high quality natural syrups by request. You can also add extras like ice cream or candy to make a personalized experience

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Spenser Arn

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Ciera Bruns

Google

Very fun shave ice spot, had my favorite flavor honeydew which is rare and enjoyed vanilla ice cream in the middle with mochi and snow cap. Delicious, highly recommend a stop if you get the chance.

Derek Lambert

Google

Rita's Italian Ice (from Pittsburgh Pa), meet you Hawaiian Half Cousin! Enjoyed twice while on Big Island. Both were yummy, but caution when choosing size, sun is hot and shaved ice melts (quickly)

Google

Really good flavours of shaved ice and they have pineapple dole soft serve as well. You can get ice cream inside your shaved ice as well! Super good on a hot day.

Laurie Ennis

Google

Very nice shave ice shop in Kona. Highly recommended, portions are huge. I should have gotten small. Get soft serve ice cream on bottom and snow cap on flavoring. So Ono

Jer Graul

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Stephanie Kaur

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cool experience to do once. ice cream inside shaved ice tons of flavor combos. lots of homeless hassling visitors makes the area feel very unsafe.

Karlen Ross

Google