Island Vintage Shave Ice (2301 Kalakaua Ave)

Had to tell the not to put too much flavoring after ordering the day prior. I tried a specialty one but didn’t really like the soft cream to go with shave ice. This second time I got half mango and half coconut with mochi topping, and not too much flavoring. I enjoyed it better that way.

it gets very busy here so I came back at a later time when there was no line. this area is right here by the beach and it is soo yummy! I was not in a mood for shaved ice so I ended up ordering a lava shake and it's soo chocolatey and perfect if youre craving chocolate. the shaved ice is also delicious and beautiful!! I recommend coming here and giving it a try. the workers here also seemed so I appreciate that very much

I’ve been to the island before but this was my first time having shaved ice. This location is close to my hotel and I was very excited to go in and try. I got the coconut Island and it was so pretty and yummy. Again it was my first time so Im not sure how it was supposed to look, I added a picture so I’ll let you be the judge. Place was bright and clean. The reason I didn’t tip and didn’t give a full 5 stars is because the staff was rude and had a crusty attitude that even my teenage daughters noticed. I visited on the evening of 4/21/26. There was no “Welcome in” instead we were met with hostility. My Ice was slid over to me across the counter and the young lady turned her back after I said “Thank you”. This was a different girl from the rude girl at check out. If you don’t like your job/tourist then maybe you should quit!!

Met up with friends and was so happy with island vintage shave ice! Light & syrups are so good! Service was also excellent. Really nice people behind the counter helping everyone.

Good but definitely overrated. This place is much better than their other store on Waikiki which is always super crowded. The presentation the interior and the speed of service are all pretty good. Using spirulina as an algae food die to make the coconut blue that was really smart. The colorful syrup are made of real fruit. The ice cream sandwiched inside is very very creamy. But overall I think the flavor profile is not balanced at all, which is why I have it a four star - it is just a huge sugar bomb that is overtly sweet, I can't taste anything else. I think they should switch the strawberry to something else because I don't think that adds anything new to the pile.

Frozen taro is really good. Heavenly Lilikoi shave ice is probably the best. Gets busy but they have tables outside for seating as well. Tables are dirty, I wished they cleaned them, would’ve been a 5/5.

We waited 20 minutes for our shave iced. Flavors of the syrups were good, just not enough. Ice quality was great. Definitely better options around.

This is such good shaved ice. You need to go to places with natural flavours like they have here, and the fresh fruit, mochi and Bobo pearls on top really added to it. We had the tropical one and will be going back again!

Island Vintage Shave Ice is one of those classic Waikiki stops that leans touristy but still delivers. It is definitely on the pricey side for shave ice, but the quality is there. The flavors are good, the presentation is nice, and it feels a bit more elevated than your typical quick shave ice stand. It is also a great spot for kids. Bright colors, sweet flavors, and a fun treat in the middle of a busy Waikiki day make it an easy win for families. Overall Island Vintage Shave Ice is a bit of a splurge, but it is a solid option if you are in the area and want something refreshing that still tastes good.

Grabbed some shave ice at Island Vintage Shave Ice while strolling Waikiki. The shave ice itself was good—fluffy and flavorful, definitely solid quality. The shop's pretty large with nice indoor and outdoor seating options, which is a plus when you want to sit and enjoy instead of walking with it. Service was friendly, but it took a bit longer to get our order compared to some of the quicker spots around. They load up on custard more than other places I've tried—to each their own, but I usually come mostly for the ice, so it felt a little heavy on that. Their mochi is homemade, which is cool, but the pieces are pretty big. I prefer smaller bites that mix in easier. One thing that bugged me: no boards or TVs showing the menu up front, so you're standing there flipping through a handheld one while deciding. Would make the line move smoother if they had it displayed overhead. Overall, it was good and worth trying if you're in the area, but not my go-to on the Waikiki strip—plenty of other shave ice options that hit my preferences better.