Paia Gelato Company - Hawaii Restaurant

Paia Gelato Company

4.6(422 community reviews)
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Discover Paia Gelato Company, offering the best Cafe experience in Paia. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Sweet Escape on Hana Highway

When you are navigating the winding roads of Maui’s North Shore, Paia Gelato Company serves as the perfect pit stop for a cooling treat. This local favorite captures the essence of Hawaii’s laid-back pace, offering a rotating menu of artisanal scoops that highlight local ingredients like island-grown pineapple, creamy macadamia nuts, and fresh coconut. The shop is small, and the sidewalk can get a bit crowded with surfers and road-trippers waiting for their turn, but the quick, friendly service keeps the line moving steadily.

Crafted with Island Soul

Unlike standard ice cream, their gelato is churned to a dense, silky perfection that holds flavor intensely. You will notice the rich scent of waffle cones being pressed the moment you step toward the counter. It is an ideal spot for families or solo travelers looking to recharge after a morning at Baldwin Beach. While the interior seating is limited, most patrons prefer grabbing a cup or a cone to stroll through the colorful, historic streets of Paia town. Pro tip: keep an eye out for their dairy-free sorbets, which often feature seasonal fruits sourced from nearby Upcountry farms. It is a genuine slice of Maui life that focuses on quality over quantity, making it a mandatory stop for anyone craving a high-quality dessert while exploring the windward side of the island.

Location

99 'C' Hana Hwy, Paia, Hawaii, 96779-9745

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Reviews

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Christy HunterGoogle Maps

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Stop here before you go to the road to Hanna!!! They have packed lunches, gluten-free options, healthy food, coffee before you go they have everything! The staff is so wonderful and if you are a customer, they have a bathroom!

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Rob HGoogle Maps

Recently

If choosing a flavor is stressful for you, Paia Gelato may not be the best place to visit because the options are almost unfairly good. One of the things that immediately stands out is the selection. They offer around 12 dairy free sorbet flavors and 12 traditional dairy gelato flavors, which means everyone in the family can find something they love. Whether you avoid dairy or simply want the classic creamy experience, there are plenty of choices. The flavors are outstanding. Every scoop tastes rich, fresh, and packed with flavor. This is not one of those places where you settle for a backup choice because your favorite flavor is gone. Even the samples make it hard to decide. The customer service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, patient, and happy to help as we worked our way through the difficult task of choosing from two dozen tempting options. Overall, Paia Gelato is easily worth the stop. Great flavors, plenty of dairy free choices, and excellent customer service make it one of those places you’ll be thinking about long after the last scoop is gone. 🍨

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Rylan LeonoudakisGoogle Maps

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Good service, great selection of gelato flavors, sandwiches and smoothies. The cashier gave great advice on the road to Hana!

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Donevan DGoogle Maps

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Fantastic gelato! Great selection of dairy free options that amazed us. All made in-house. Definitely worth it!

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Jordan Merklein (Jordan M.)Google Maps

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We stopped here on our way to The Road to Hana and grabbed sandwiches and açaí bowls and they were all wonderful! If it wasn’t too early we would have loved to try to Gelato, it looked delicious too!! They had great recommendations for us and tips to have a safe and fun trip to Hana!

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Drew MacGoogle Maps

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Stopped in for an evening smoothie and gelato. The service was incredible. Nash helped us out and was super kind. She recommended the lilikoi gelato and it was delicious. 10/10 experience. my husband keeps stealing my smoothie :)

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Mark SpangrudGoogle Maps

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Wonderful gelato! If you’re in Paia after road to Hana or just killing time before heading to the airport, stop here. We loved it, so much flavor. The two girls were so cheerful and fun. Great to talk with. Will definitely stop back when we return to Maui.

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Aliza JonesGoogle Maps

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Tiffany went above and beyond in our time of having her as a vendor. From generous tastings to punctual communication, she was incredible. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and always does so with a huge smile. Everyone LOVED the gelato, and thought it was the perfect sweet treat. So grateful to have had Paia Gelato for our special day!

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Frank RizzoGoogle Maps

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2nd visit in three days! The employees are the cherry on top. The two girls working just made you feel welcome & happy to be alive!!! Thank you for being great examples for Maui to us visitors!!!

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Mindy RamirezGoogle Maps

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This ice cream place was a nice treat for the end of our exploration in the town, there were some benches to sit in while we enjoyed the gelato, they had lots of unique flavors and half of them were dairy free for you lactose intolerant guys! The gelato was nice and airy/creamy/light (a great texture in summary) The person serving us was very nice 👍. Although it was just a teeny bit pricey the portions were actually pretty good, we got two smalls and we got to choose two different flavors! Overall a great gelato place to stop by at! 5/5 -p.s. they had some lunch food options!

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They serve scoops, pints, coffees, smoothies, and sandwiches.

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