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A Cool Escape in Kapaa
When the tropical humidity of the Garden Isle peaks, locals and visitors alike gravitate toward the bright, welcoming counter of Jojo's Shave Ice. Situated right in the heart of Kapaa, this local institution has been perfecting the art of the frozen treat for decades. Stepping up to the window, the first thing you notice is the rhythmic, mechanical whir of the ice shaver, a sound synonymous with a perfect Hawaiian afternoon.
What Makes It Special
Unlike standard snow cones, Jojo’s prides itself on a texture that sits closer to actual snow—fine, fluffy, and designed to absorb the house-made syrups rather than letting them pool at the bottom of the cup. The menu focuses on tropical profiles like passion fruit (lilikoi), guava, and mango. For the authentic experience, order your cup with a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream hidden at the bottom, topped with a generous pour of sweetened condensed milk, locally known as a 'snow cap.'
The Kauai Vibe
The atmosphere here is distinctly low-key. You won't find air-conditioned dining rooms; instead, you grab your colorful treat and find a spot on a nearby bench to watch the traffic cruise down the main road. Be prepared for a bit of a line during the mid-afternoon rush, and don't be surprised if your fingers get sticky as the sun works quickly against your ice. It’s a messy, essential part of the Kapaa lifestyle. Whether you are coming from a morning hike or heading toward the beach, this is the definitive pitstop for those seeking a genuine taste of Kauai sugar and ice.
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Location
4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746
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Showing 10 of 8 community reviewsDustin AndersonGoogle Maps
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Best saved ice on Kauai! After a long day at the beach, we stopped in for a little refresher and Bula took great care of us! Highly recommend JoJo's!!
Jasmine CarlosGoogle Maps
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Best shaved ice I’ve had! The ice was very fine which made the shaved ice taste smooth. Flavors taste as expected and the ice cream makes it really creamy, one of the smoothest vanilla ice creams I’ve had. The sauce topping also adds a lot of flavor. We came back for more later on our vacation.
Nanette Marie NelsonGoogle Maps
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First time ever having a shave ice w/ice cream was lastnight at JoJo’s in Waimea and I fell hard for it. Just had another A’Lotta Colada but in Wailua. Yummy! The 2 girls in Waimea were extra kind in treating me to my first with extra Haupia Cream-the best!!!
anjana kumarGoogle Maps
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I tried shaved ice for the first time and I’m so glad I did it here ! It was delicious. I’ve since tried shaved ice at another spot, but honestly, Jo Jo’s still comes out on top. Highly recommend it as this place.
Chronic Photography SyndromeGoogle Maps
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An ABSOLUTE MUST!! Went here over three times on our trip to Kauai. Very Berry and Tropical Breeze were my fav flavors.
Michael McKeaGoogle Maps
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Good shave ice, but I’m not an expert on this. Coconut ice cream in the center, snow cap of cream on top. The ice was like eating snow. I had pineapple/coconut, and mango/coconut/pineapple.
Jessica FearerGoogle Maps
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Delicious! It’s hard to imagine how one could go wrong with shaved ice. Enjoying one daily while spending time on the island is highly recommended.
Stephanie MaddenGoogle Maps
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This is my first time having Jojo’s shave ice and I will say I’m not disappointed. The macadamia nut ice cream in my #4 was a dream! Creamy and delicious. The coconut ice on top was the best I’ve had. Overall very happy with this place and would highly recommend it to anyone. Especially after a river tour with Khaymon @ Ali’i kayak tours. Both wonderful!
Kera AriasGoogle Maps
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Came by after dinner as we wanted some shaved ice. The service was fast and prices were fair. They do have alot of flaor options both a la carte and flavor combos that they recommend. Serving size is good but flavors can be hit and miss. Worth a visit if your near the shop!
Jasmine Dhoot (Jasmine)Google Maps
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I visited this place everyday during my stay in Kauai. All their flavors seem great but my favorite was the #6, Colada Special. It comes with the macadamia nut ice cream at the bottom and that just makes it even better. The girls that work here are super nice and can help you figure out a flavor you like. This was my favorite shave ice on the whole island, and i did try one more place but this just can’t be beat! I will definitely miss visiting this place because it was such a joy to top off the evening with shave ice from here. There is plenty of seating in this plaza to enjoy your shave ice, as well!
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