One Aloha Shave Ice Co

On our honeymoon & we came here twice! Nothing like an icy refreshing treat on a sun baked summer day. Best shave ice we’ve ever had, wonderful friendly service and the lilikoi and lychee flavors were our favorites.

OK so when you come down from that sugar high you get when you go to other shave ice places, then try this place.
They use organic ingredients they make themselves and the result is shave ice bliss. The colors aren’t as bright as other shave ice places but hey, that is a small price to pay when you can taste REAL coconut, raspberry, banana, etc. in your shave ice.
The ice is some of the best consistency I’ve ever had, nice and fluffy like shave ice should be.
They also offer a home made snow cap which has a slight caramel taste, I highly recommend that, it was delicious. I’m already plotting my next visit back.
Oh yeah, they also have a loyalty card that after a number of punches, you get a shave ice. How cool, I’ve never seen that before on any of the islands.
The staff here are super friendly and seem to really enjoy what they do, it shows.
We will be back!

GREAT SHAVE ICE HERE… loved every flavor we tried and it was several. they make their own syrup and is the best, so tasty. I finally got stuck on the coconut ice cream with coconut syrup and coconut snow cap, so yummy.
the owners are the nicest people, so friendly and welcoming and give you a good serving for your money. don’t miss this one, very enjoyable experience with great local people and the best ingredients and taste.

ORGANIC SHAVED ICE!!!
Everyone loves shaved ice. More shaved ice stores should source Organic ingredients.
Their flavors are unique: I believe we tried an blue-​vanilla and marshmallow flavors with a scoop of ice cream in it. I would recommend trying a few flavors with a scoop of iced cream.
It’s phenomenal!

My kids love eating shave ice but I try to avoid the ones with artificial flavors and colors so I really love the all-​natural flavors here! The coconut was super delicious and creamy! We’re definitely coming back!

This is the very best ice in the area and Hawaii in general. We know for sure coming from Asia and having traveled the world. We have been to all the Hawaiian islands and the only one close is Matsu Moto on the North Shore of Oahu. The secret is custom flavors that are not too sweet.

The BEST shave ice on the island! Thankfully we were tipped off to go here for our last shave ice of our trip because it was delicious! All their flavors are organic fresh juice, you can see the pulp from the fruit in your shave ice, and they serve Tropical Dreams ice cream, and their snow caps are homemade as well and they have 3 kinds! I chose the all coconut snow cap. Sooo ono! My friend and I both wished we had ordered larges, they were soo good! So much aloha here too. Be sure to sign the guest book! Mahalos, One Aloha! Can’t wait to come back the next time I am in Kona!

Excellent and refreshing snack on this very warm Kona afternoon! Tried the shave ice with guava, lychee, and lilikoi flavors with a kona ice cream surprise in the middle of it all. Topped it call off with a snow cap of condensed milk. Sooo ono!

Thankfully this place was recommended at the beginning of our two weeks in Kona! We were able to return 3 times while there. Awesomely refreshing as this shave ice is made with organic natural juices! I had given up on shave ice due to it being too sweet. Now, I’m a believer again and will make this place a definite top of the list as a must-​go-​again whenever we are in Kona! The owner is very friendly and joyful in his work.

If you’re in Kona you have to give this place a try! I can honestly say that it’s the best shave ice I’ve ever had! This coming from a seasoned shave ice enjoyer. I don’t usually leave reviews but felt compelled to for this one of a kind spot.
I’ve been to each Island a handful of times and I’m stoked to have found One Aloha. The owner is amazing, kind, informative and has true Aloha spirit.
The All-​Natural syrups and everything else are a welcome experience to the usual corn syrup and food colored syrups at most shave ice spots.
Give the coconut nut a try, you won’t be disappointed. He uses the coconut fat to get a nice creamy, velvety texture to the flavor. To die for, I can’t wait to go back tomorrow!
Went back a total of 3 times in 3 days and I can honestly say this is the BEST shave ice I’ve ever had. All the flavors are fantastic and the hospitality is unmatched. Loved this spot and we were sad to leave. We even made a point of stopping right before the airport!

I just had a rootbeer+marshmallow shave ice with vanilla ice cream and it was AMAZING. My girlfriend had the «Coconut Dream» and she thinks her’s was better. I hate it when she’s right.
Love that the syrups are home made and organic. Support local businesses and come here!!!

I really hate giving mediocre reviews when the service is good, and it is obviously a family operation. However, I have to be honest.
The shaved ice here was not really the best on the big island. Maybe second best? Then again, Maui has the best shaved ice anyways — just sayin’.
I get that it was all organic, homemade, and with love. But it just wasn’t sweet enough for my liking. They did offer us additional syrup, which was nice, but didn’t make it over the top great.

Excellent all-​natural shave ice– organic syrups and non-​dairy options for vegans and the lactose averse! They have a coconut milk cap that rivals the condensed milk cap– but both are all natural. The service is wonderful as well. The friendly couple who owns and operates it makes visitors feel like friends.

Oh my God! The BEST shave ice ever! All their syrups are organic and home made from fresh fruit and cane sugar. They are super friendly, honest and provide excellent service with a smile. They even come around and offer more syrup if you would like. I can’t say enough good things.
They are closed on Mondays. Hours are 11 – 7 Tues-​Sat. They are open on Sunday until 6pm. Only a block off Ali’i drive. Totally worth the walk. Located in the shopping mall across the street from the kona brewing company.

Wow this is the best shaved ice I’ve ever had! The staff is super friendly and helpful. All of the syrups are homemade and organic with REAL fruit that apparently takes days to make, which you can actually tell! I got the small shaved ice with matcha, passion fruit and guava with ALL the fixings. Watch out though because with all the fixings, it can get pretty expensive (almost $ 8 for small) but it’s TOTALLY worth it. We got the red bean, coconut ice cream and the snow cap which you have the option of canned or homemade (get the homemade DUH!) Biggest regret wasn’t getting the large and not going back. UGH.
Tip: there’s a li hing powder shaker on the side. it’s a MUST try/​use. And it’s free. I didn’t think my bf was going to like it but he was shaking some on every spoon! hah.
Tip 2: downstairs there is this long rack of coupon books/​tourist magazines. the coupon book on the farthest left on it’s own stand (yellow and red cover I think) has a coupon for One Aloha Shaved Ice. It was a buy one get one 25% off or something. If you’re a local, make sure you also get their stamp card for a free one later.

The very best of shaved ice places. The standard bearer, and an iconic destination.
The syrup is not bright red orange or green. There’s no fancy presentation but since all the syrup is made with cane sugar and real fruit, the taste is unparalleled.
Truly amazing authenticity in flavor. Friendly people. And reasonable prices.
This is worth a stop just to experience.

Tucked inside the King Kamehameha Mall facing the ocean, One Aloha is not only one of my favorite shave ice joints on the Big Island, but perhaps all of Hawaii. As their name suggests, their philosophy is to serve the freshest natural product made with one aloha at a time. The secret to their success is simple.
Fresh organic syrups– no high fructose corn syrup or refined white sugars, zero artificial coloring. Made daily/​weekly using organic cane sugar and natural food colorings and local/​organic sourced fruits, the lillikoi, guava, and Tahitian lime syrups are exceptional (perhaps the latter might be better characterized as sub-​lime?).
Premium ice creams– made locally in Waimea (Hilo Homemade) with some local flare such as chocolate macadamia nut, coconut, and Japanese favorites such as azuki, lychee, and mango
Biodegradable shave ice straws/​cups– what better way to honor natural homemade ingredients than to serve them with materials that can easily be returned to the earth?
In addition to the quality of the ice being prepared using a top-​of-​the-​line machine such that the texture is literally like fresh fallen snow, be sure to try their local house specialties consisting of
1)Kona Mudslide: scoop of premium Kona coffee ice cream topped with 100% Smooth Medium Roast Kona coffee syrup, and drizzled with a condensed milk or coconut cream snow cap or
2) Coconut Dream Team: coconut shave ice syrup, premium coconut ice cream and coconut cream ice cap (coconut over coconut over coconut… I would have called it Coconut Inception, haha)
I have ascended the shave ice summit, and One Aloha is the delicious snow cap on top, several fine cuts above the rest!

Wow. This is not your run-​of-​the-​mill shave ice place. This place had me from Aloha and sold me with their flavors. Their shave ice is easy to eat. Ice is shaved so finely that it melts in your mouth but somehow manages to stay frozen long enough for you to get to the bottom. Their syrups are delicious, homemade, cane sugar based, use real fruit, and only natural coloring (yay for beets!).
The service is so friendly and happy and willing to please. Prices seemed reasonable for the quality of ingredients. I view shave ice as a treat, not as a daily occurrence so the just under $ 10 tab for two small shave ice, one with ice cream, was reasonable to me.
They have a small selection of ice cream and while I usually prefer frozen yogurt in my save ice, the vanilla hit the spot.
This place is a definite must, take the short walk away from town or on your way back from Kona Brewing Co. and enjoy this island treat!
Notes: Great for kids, ample parking in private lot, not accessible (good stair case to get up to the second floor, maybe there is an elevator but I am not sure, sorry). Accepts credit cards.
An appeal to Unilocalers: This is a new business that makes everything fresh so they may run out of your first choice of flavors. Roll with the punches and try something new! No matter what you order, it will be fresh and delicious!

FAVORITE dessert spot on the island.
I’m usually not a fan of shave ice as the artificial overly sweet syrup flavors usually turn me off. But One Aloha is the BOMB because their syrups are not only organic, but they’re HOMEMADE! It doesn’t get better than that!
Leilani not only personally makes the syrups, but she also lets the syrup sit for 24 hours so the flavors really settle in. There’s no rushing perfection! My absolute favorite flavor is the Lilikoi. I’m not the biggest passionfruit fan, but dang does this flavor taste amaaazing. I also love the sour apple, strawberry whip (you can see the cute strawberry seeds!) and piña colada. All the syrups have great natural flavors and aren’t overly sweet.
I always get a scoop of Lychee icecream in the middle of my shave ice too. Their ice cream is from Hilo and tastes so fresh and creamy! Not a bad price for under $ 2 a scoop too.
The owners are the absolute sweetest. Even if I didn’t like the shave ice, I would come back to support them because their customer service is the best. I came during closing time, and they were just so friendly! They even offered me more syrup after I reached the bottom of my bowl and they didn’t rush me out.
Will definitely be trying to fill up my stamp card here before I leave the big island :)

So good! We got the shaved ice, but they have ice cream and sorbet, too. The shave ice syrups are made from natural fruit.
Best of all, the folks who work here are full of genuine aloha! Super nice people. Come get a treat here!