11 Best Ice Cream Shops near Makawao

“Friendly staff, greeting you with warm Aloha and smiles, whether you Local or not. Sweet quotes and sayings framed around this little country restaurant. And local music playing in the background, is just a nice addition to start your Sunday morning ?Local breakfast menu and salads, delicious and generous portions. It's wonderful to see even saimin on the menu, which I'll try next time. They have plate lunches and sandwiches. They have every kine of item to satisfy your opu (tummy).Thank you Ohana Grindz. Visit you again ?“

“This is the place, totally worth the walk!! I had the regular blueberry & pineapple with Mac nut ice cream, we also had a regular strawberry & blueberry with vanilla ice cream - both were amazing, best shave ice on Maui - go to this place you’ll be glad you did!!!“

“Wow did we miss this shaved ice place. This brand is our absolute favorite and we always look forward to it when we are in Maui. Typically we used to visit their Lahaina location but we now visited this location. We were able to stop by twice during our visit and neither time did they disappoint. The flavors are top notch. The ice is top notch, the service of the associates and their ability to make the shaved ice quickly is all top notch. They have a single picnic table so there is limited space to sit but people don't mind as only a few people sit. It was all around a great experience.“

“Perfect, hit the spot! I'd probably eat everything DF on their menu, from shave ice to dole whip and vegan coconut ice cream! The Small is comically large, so consider sharing if you're not too hungry. Perfect amount of syrup, plenty at the bottom. Smooth, soft ice. Near Foodland. Very quick service on a Saturday night.“

“Our family got off a cruise ship and went to Paia beach. We walked up the street and ran into artisan ice cream. We didn’t expect to buy anything, but the smell of their fresh baked cookies were amazing. We bought one cookie and shared it, then ended up buying 4 more. Family absolutely loved them. Thanks for a fun experience!!“

“I like coming to this place to get gelato. But I feel that if you are not a tourist or if you are not visiting once a week or more, I don't get it knowledge I don't feel welcome. Gelato always tastes good, and I like it because there are exotic local fruitation flavors to choose from, like passion orange guava and lilikoi. This place is very clean and they have a waste basket so you don't have to throw your opala outside. So I'm giving this place a four star because I really like it. I really love the flavors. I didn't give them the five stars because of service to the locals.“

“We stopped here for the mud slide coffee beverage (with coconut ice cream) and it was great. Then I decided to get a bowl of the island chili & it was SO GOOD! So glad I got some. I wish I got another bowl for later or tried the curry. Highly recommend!“

“Perfect, hit the spot! I'd probably eat everything DF on their menu, from shave ice to dole whip and vegan coconut ice cream! The Small is comically large, so consider sharing if you're not too hungry. Perfect amount of syrup, plenty at the bottom. Smooth, soft ice. Near Foodland. Very quick service on a Saturday night.“

“Maui Sweet Shoppe is a delightful find for anyone craving unique and delicious ice cream on the island. Among its standout offerings, the Purple Ube ice cream is a must-try. It’s not just its vibrant color that captivates you, but the rich, creamy flavor that offers a taste of the tropics unlike any other. The shop boasts a friendly atmosphere, with staff who are as warm as the Maui sun, eager to share their love for ice cream with every guest. It’s a cozy spot to indulge in a scoop (or two) of the best local flavors, making it a perfect pit stop for both tourists and locals. Don’t miss out on this sweet experience – the Ube ice cream is a tropical treat you won’t forget.“

“We cannot stop hitting up this gelato and shave ice place!!! My daughter is dairy-free and they have like half a dozen options for her. Also, the shave ice is HUGE and the most amazing texture I’ve ever had. There are so many flavor options and the coconut flavor in particular is 100!!!! My kids told me to give this place 5 thousand stars!Dietary restrictions: Many dairy free gelato options“

“Must-stop for this amazing coconut DF ice cream! We stayed in an Airbnb really close to this place and consequently got ice cream for 3 days in a row- it's that good. We tried all the flavors and I loved the Love Potion (mostly chocolate with some other flavors like rose and cinnamon) and the lilikoi (passion fruit)- all very refreshing! They also have other treats, but we stuck with the ice cream. Yes it's $8 for a small bowl with 2 flavors- but so worth it. My husband said "take my money" haha. And the staff were so friendly! Wish we could get it on the mainland. Will be dreaming about this ice cream!“