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A Taste of Kauai in the Heart of Waikiki
Stepping into Lappert’s Hawaii in Honolulu feels like a quintessential island escape. Whether you are wandering down from the beach or seeking a mid-afternoon cool down, the shop greets you with the unmistakable, rich aroma of fresh-pressed Kona coffee beans. Founded by Walter Lappert, who famously brought his passion for premium ice cream to the islands from California, this spot has become a local institution for those craving authentic, small-batch scoops.
Handcrafted Flavors with Tropical Flair
The menu leans heavily into the local terroir. Their signature flavor, Kauai Pie, is a decadent must-try, layering thick ribbons of dark chocolate fudge and crunchy macadamia nuts into a coconut-flavored base. For those who prefer a fruit-forward experience, the Mango and Passion Fruit sorbets capture the literal sunshine of Oahu. It is a high-traffic destination, so prepare to navigate a lively, bustling crowd of sun-kissed tourists and locals queuing up near the counter.
Why It’s a Waikiki Staple
Beyond the frozen treats, they take their caffeine seriously. The coffee bar serves beans grown in the volcanic soil of Hawaii, providing a sharp, robust contrast to the sweetness of their signature shakes. The space is bright and unpretentious, designed for quick service rather than lingering, making it the ideal pit stop before heading back to the sand. While the floor space is compact and the line can sometimes snake toward the door during the late-night dessert rush, the speed of the servers keeps things moving efficiently. If you are searching for a true flavor of the islands that avoids the generic, mass-produced route, this is your go-to in downtown Honolulu.
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Location
2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815
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Showing 10 of 1635 community reviewsDan Fields (The Ride Abides)Google Maps
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So good!! We stayed at the Hilton and walked here almost every night for ice cream. Staff is so nice and patiently provided lots of samples (when not busy). Also serve delicious coffee and pastries. If you go for ice cream, they get busy, so try to get there early!
S K CGoogle Maps
Recently
Not an icecream shop for the public. Only convenient for Hilton guests. There’s nowhere to park at a reasonable price. The Kauai mud flavor was great but there were chunks of ice in it. I was really disappointed in the ice pieces. The waffle cone was nice and fresh. The Kona lava java was not as fudgy as expected nor was it creamy or flavorful. Overall, the experience was a disappointment.
PerryGoogle Maps
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A really nice little find. Quite expensive, but it was high quality ice cream, and is in a really prime spot close to some lovely beaches. I opted for a banana split, and it hit the spot perfectly on a really hot day. Well worth a visit if you need to keep a flagging child (or adult!) happy!
Asher RamalyGoogle Maps
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I must say that the sorbets were on a different level. So so so so so refreshing. I got the mango and the Lu’au sorbets and they were amazing. The mango was so rich and sweet, contrasted with the lightness of the Lu’au was absolutely lovely. If you want to get a shake, do so with the richer ice cream flavors as this way you will get the best results.
mud larsonGoogle Maps
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Lappert's Ice Cream and Coffee located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Convenient if your staying at the Hilton. They serve espresso! You can get your coffee or espresso pretty much however you like it. They have a large variety of ice cream and ice cream treats which are delicious 😋. The also have a variety of ground or whole bean coffee for purchase. Great kind, patient, helpful staff.
Liann AmaganGoogle Maps
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Highly recommended ice cream, dessert, and coffee shop in Waikīkī located within the Grand Hilton Hawaiian shops. We stayed at this hotel and I wish I got to at least try their coffee. I went one evening upon closing to finally try their ice cream. There was a long line that went by very quickly, they have both indoor and outdoor seating and the smell of the fresh waffle cones is quite attracting. I asked what the most popular flavors were and there were a ton. I got a split single scoop in a waffle cone. It was Oreo cookie crunch and caramel coconut macademia nut. I devoured my ice cream while walking back to my hotel room. It’s right next to the parking garage so if you are coming or going to the beach, an event, or the luau here then you have somewhere to get a sweet treat!
AlphaGoogle Maps
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Lappert's Hawaii at Hilton village. You'll get treated like a tourist, a little over pleasant sweetness. It's nice but it comes acyas fake, because it is. They get paid to treat you overly nice. Personally I'd prefer a resp human interaction over one that's paid for. The baked goods are good. No complaints and no OMG moments. The coffee was good but it's really hard to mess up coffee. The ice cream is just the same as any medium quality ice cream. If you're around Hilton village get some baked goods. Leave the rest. If you want coffee get it some place else.
Kare KareGoogle Maps
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Was going to get a coffee, but got an ice cream instead. They're very generous with customers in ice cream samples. I tried their popular kaua'i pie ice cream. She purposely scooped a lot of macadamia nuts for me to try. Unfortunately it was really sweet, so it wasn't for me. I tried the Kona Coffee and Kona Java Lava ice creams. The both had strong coffee flavours, but the Kona Java Lava one had chocolate sorbet laced in the ice cream and the flavours were so good. Waffle cones are pre-made, so it kind of crumbled as my ice cream melted, but the taste of the cone was good. Lots of people came for coffee, so maybe I'll come back for coffee another time.
Jojozinha's WorldGoogle Maps
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Very cute café and it was already decorated for FALL season 😍🫠 Their smoothies and MANGO cake were SO GOOD ... they are our to go DEFINITELY …
valeriaGoogle Maps
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Sweet and quick staff, the store is well kept. They offer a variety of ice cream and sorbet flavors ( they took my fav away, a coconut passion fruit blend 😢). So I ordered a Macadamia Cinnamon sticky bun, it was soft and fluffy but lacked the sticky so overall 3/5 for the bun, I think it would’ve been better if it was slightly warmed up.
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