Sweet Journey Soft Serve - Hawaii Restaurant
#73 of 199 Restaurants in Kailua

Sweet Journey Soft Serve

4.4(21 community reviews)
Budget ($)

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Discover Sweet Journey Soft Serve, offering the best American experience in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Cool Escape in the Heart of Kailua-Kona

Finding a refreshing treat under the intense Big Island sun is essential, and Sweet Journey Soft Serve has become a local staple for those roaming the Ali’i Drive corridor. This isn't your typical mass-produced ice cream parlor; the focus here remains strictly on delivering velvety, high-quality soft serve that hits the spot after a long morning at the beach.

The Flavor Profile

The shop is best known for its rotating selection of flavors that often highlight tropical inspirations. You will frequently find creamy macadamia nut or lilikoi-infused swirls that capture the essence of Hawaii. The texture is consistently smooth—rarely icy—and they are generous with the portion sizes. Watch out for the local humidity, as these cones melt with impressive speed, turning your dessert break into a quick, tactical race against the Kona heat.

Why It Fits Your Island Itinerary

Perfect for families or solo travelers wandering through the main village, this spot offers a casual, no-frills setting. The service is brisk, catering to the foot traffic moving between nearby shops and the shoreline. While seating is limited, the proximity to the ocean breeze makes walking your treat toward the water a better experience than sitting inside. It’s an ideal pitstop if you need a sugar-fueled recharge before driving up to the coffee farms or heading south toward the snorkeling spots in Kealakekua Bay.

Keep in mind that parking in this part of Kailua-Kona can be a bit of a jigsaw puzzle during peak afternoon hours. Your best bet is to park in one of the public lots a block or two away and enjoy the walk. It’s a straightforward, satisfying indulgence that doesn't try to be anything other than exactly what you need on a hot Hawaiian day.

Location

75-5729 Ali'i Drive C-105, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

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Reviews

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Heli MunshiGoogle Maps

Recently

I was skeptical about macadamia nut based soft serve but this was sooooooo good!!! The vanilla dragon fruit swirl (I think that’s what it was) was so tasty and a perfect soft serve consistency. Hit the spot on a hot day!

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Saudia OoysheeGoogle Maps

Recently

OMG - the best of the best soft serve - top of that it is dairy free - plant based. I had their macadamia nut grade a Vanilla and pink dragon and it was DELICIOUS! I want to go back to Kona just so I can have soft serve from A Sweet Journey again.

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Toni SevrinusGoogle Maps

Recently

This was such a fun and tasty place to get a very yummy treat and take a little break while looking at shops on Ali'i Drive in Kona. The whole family enjoyed the build your own sundae!

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Rick JohnsonGoogle Maps

Recently

A true hidden gem here in Kona. Awesome soft serve with some amazing flavors. And the mango green ice tea shouldn’t be missed.

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Brenda TrowbridgeGoogle Maps

Recently

One of our favorite dessert places on the island! Seriously delicious and mysteriously vegan—how you can get dairy free ice cream to taste better than its namesake is beyond me but they do it. The sauces, garnishes and brownies are just as phenomenal as the soft-serves. Our favorites were the chia pudding sundae and the Kilauea chocolate sundae but I think they have discontinued them (hint hint! Bring them back!) We also love the Ube sundae. Great place and friendly owners!

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Nikki AGoogle Maps

Recently

We were in Kona for four days she we had this ice cream 6 times !! That’s how good it was ! Probably the best ice cream we have ever had hands down ! Just tasted so fresh and delicious and it’s made of cashew and Mac nut ! The place is really special and the staff is super friendly ! A true gem in Kona !

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Jacqueline TelljohannGoogle Maps

Recently

I had no idea this place was vegan before we went. The ice cream photos looked so good I wanted to try it. My husband and I shared a bowl and a strawberry milkshake. Unfortunately, I can't remember what the bowl was called, but it had dragon fruit ice cream and a bunch of fruit. This is the creamiest ice cream I've ever had. I would eat this every day over any dairy based soft serve ice had. The macadamia nut base adds a nice flavor to it too. I wouldn't get a milkshake again. It tasted like a great vanilla milkshake, but there was no strawberry flavor. The bowl was mind-blowingly good. I wish I lived in Hawaii just so I could come here more often.

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Josiah W.Google Maps

Recently

Incredible restaurant with incredible ice cream and food. It was so good that we didn’t even realize it was vegan. The soft serve is smoother and creamier than most regular ice creams I’ve had. Mac and cheese was also delicious, especially with some hot sauce on top.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Journey Soft Serve

Common questions from diners about Sweet Journey Soft Serve in Kailua-Kona.

Yes, they use fresh soft serve made with organic local ingredients.

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