Tropical Ice Cream And Cafe - Hawaii Restaurant
#54 of 108 Restaurants in Kihei Bakeries

Tropical Ice Cream And Cafe

5.0(4 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Tropical Ice Cream And Cafe, offering the best Cafe experience in Kīhei. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Sweet Escape in South Maui

Steps away from the golden sands of Kihei, this local staple provides a necessary cool-down from the relentless Hawaiian sun. While the island is packed with chain resorts, Tropical Ice Cream and Cafe keeps things grounded with a focus on house-made recipes that celebrate tropical flavors. Expect to see colorful scoops of guava, lilikoi, and mango piled high on sugar cones, filling the air with the scent of caramelized waffle batter.

The Island Refreshment Experience

The shop operates with a relaxed, no-frills pace that perfectly captures the South Maui spirit. It is an ideal spot for families coming off the beach or locals looking for a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up. The menu goes beyond basic dairy, often featuring dairy-free sorbets that highlight the bounty of Maui’s local fruit farms. The seating is modest and breezy, designed for quick stops rather than long lounging, which is helpful since the sidewalk can get a bit congested during the sunset rush.

Proximity to Kihei’s Best

You will find this gem right in the heart of the coastal strip, making it a natural final stop after an afternoon of snorkeling or shopping in the surrounding village centers. While the parking lot can get a bit snug during the busier weekend hours, the reward of a refreshing scoop of toasted coconut or macadamia nut ice cream makes the short walk from your vehicle well worth the effort. It is a genuine slice of island life for those wandering through Kihei.

Location

1913 South Kīhei Road Unit C, Kīhei, Hawaii, 96753

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Reviews

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Furkan AslanGoogle Maps

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Wonderful ice cream and service! The best ice cream I have ever had in US. (For better, you need to visit Turkiye and Italy) Macademia nuts is a must to try! Then you can have banana and coconut&pineapple ones. Please find Bull for his kind & warm hospitality. You’ll love this place for a short break with ice cream & coffee bundle. PS: if you want more diversified flavors, ask Bul for some Turkish coffee and Turkish Tea.

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Jess AtkinsGoogle Maps

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Phenomenal ice cream shop!! We have gotten ice cream every night while in Kihei and this is by far our favorite. They are open 10am-10pm so we will be back in the morning for some coffee! Great vibes and ice cream 🙌 …

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Cindy CalderonGoogle Maps

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Best ice cream we have ever had!!! The owners are so wonderful, so sweet and give samples and excellent recommendations, we highlight recommend!! My favorite flavors were the coconut pineapple, macadamia nut crunch and haupia!! We’ll definitely be back next time we come to Maui ❤️🙏 …

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B DeshautelleGoogle Maps

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We stumbled upon this ice cream place, and they have the BEST ice cream! They even had raspberry sorbet! Delicious!! Staff extremely friendly and happily answered all of our questions! Highly recommend!!!

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Kiera HwangGoogle Maps

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Generous servings and refreshing flavours, especially the coconut ice cream! Perfect for a hot day. The owners are kind and great playlist in store, party vibes!

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JanGoogle Maps

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We were craving ice cream one night in Kihei and searched for the best place to go. We came across Tropical Ice Cream with amazing reviews, so we decided to give it a try — and wow, are we glad we did! We each got a waffle cone with one scoop, and the scoop was HUGE. They even let us split the scoop into two different flavors per cone, which was so generous. I got to choose two flavors, and my husband got to choose two flavors as well, yet they still only charged us for one scoop each. From the very first bite, we could immediately tell this was high-quality, homemade ice cream made with wonderful ingredients. The flavor and texture were incredible. The owners are some of the kindest people, and you can tell they truly care about what they create and the experience they provide. We loved it so much that we made the 45-minute drive from Ka’anapali the very next day just to get it again. And now here we are on night THREE making the drive yet again for more ice cream! Honestly, if we had found Tropical Ice Cream at the beginning of our trip, we probably would have driven the 45 minutes every single night. It absolutely deserves every glowing review it has received. If you’re anywhere near Kihei — or honestly even if you’re not — don’t hesitate to go. It’s AMAZING!

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C LauGoogle Maps

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Tropical Ice Cream Cafe in Kihei Maui is definitely worth a visit. They are the best ice cream shop in Kihei. Great variety, especially because it's Roselani ice cream!! Besides good quality ice cream they have decadent pastries and delicious coffees. The owners are great people too!! Give them your business, you won't be disappointed.

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Varshkumar PatelGoogle Maps

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If you are looking for the absolute highlight of your Maui trip, look no further than Tropical Ice Cream And Café. I am still dreaming about my visit—it was easily one of the most delightful experiences of my entire vacation. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, but the real star of the show is the ice cream. You absolutely **must** try the Ube ice cream! It is, without exaggeration, the best I have ever had. The flavor is perfectly balanced—rich, creamy, and wonderfully authentic—with that beautiful, signature vibrant color that makes it look as good as it tastes. Every single bite is pure bliss. It’s not just a dessert; it’s a total flavor experience that captures the essence of the islands perfectly. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the quality of everything they serve is top-tier. Whether you are a local or just passing through Kihei, do yourself a favor and stop by. You will be thinking about that Ube scoop for days afterward. A must-visit gem!

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Jéssica BandeiraGoogle Maps

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The best ice cream on the island! My family and I left absolutely delighted with both the service and the ice cream itself, incredibly creamy, rich, and delicious. The banana macadamia and coconut flavors are a must-try and absolutely worth ordering. We were also welcomed by the sweetest couple, who made the whole experience even better with their kindness and cheerful service.

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JohliaGoogle Maps

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Amazing!!!!! My partner and I visited this place everyday of our trip. Delicious!!! I always ordered the Ube ice cream with Macadamia Nut Crunch Sundae! The sundae comes with a cherry, wafer stick, i would ask for caramel sauce, and sprinkles! The milkshake was Ube ice cream with Banana Macadamia ice cream. I also ordered the Pineapple & Vanilla Swirl Dole Whip! Fantastic place! I highly recommend!! The owners and staff are very nice!!!

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They have been making ice cream on Maui since 1932, for 87 years.

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