We don't rush the ice. Each shave is hand-turned, layered with house-made syrups, and finished with the kind of care that turns a simple treat into a memory you'll carry back to the mainland.
Hand-Crafted
Every single scoop
20+ Flavors
House-made syrups
Local Favorite
Kahakuloa since day one
Hand-rolled with love
Our Story
Lorraine Shave Ice sits along the rugged stretch of Highway 30 in Kahakuloa — not because it's the busiest corner, but because that's where the real Hawaii lives. We started with a single machine, a passion for clean textures, and a refusal to cut corners on flavor.
Every block of ice is shaved by hand. Every syrup is mixed in small batches. We believe the difference between good shave ice and great shave ice comes down to one thing: the willingness to slow down and do it right.
Our Flavors
Our menu rotates with the seasons and the moods of our kitchen. Here are the signatures that keep people pulling over.
Sun-ripened mango meets a whisper of passionfruit. Our most ordered flavor — and for good reason.
Creamy, pure coconut — the kind that tastes like a beach afternoon stretched into an hour.
Delicate lychee with a floral rose finish. Light, fragrant, and impossibly smooth.
Classic Hawaiian coconut custard blended into the ice itself. A taste of family gatherings.
The island icon — pineapple, coconut, and a hint of blue curaçao that looks as good as it tastes.
Bold, sweet guava — sometimes with a surprise swirl of strawberry. Check with us for what's fresh today.
Ask about our rotating seasonal flavors and limited-time specials. New tastes arrive as the islands shift.
The Experience
The best shave ice doesn't announce itself. It arrives quietly, melts slowly, and lingers in your mind long after the last bite.
Our ice is shaved to a snow-like consistency — fine enough to melt on contact, packed enough to hold its shape. No crunch, no slush. Just cloud.
We source real fruit purées and quality syrups. No artificial shortcuts. If it doesn't taste like the real thing, it doesn't make it onto our menu.
You'll be greeted like a neighbor, not a transaction. That's the Kahakuloa way — and it's the way we've always done it.
Visit Us
We're right off Highway 30 in Kahakuloa — easy to find, impossible to forget. Stop by when the craving hits, or plan your detour. Either way, we'll have your scoop ready.
Location
Hwy 30, Kahakuloa 96753
Hawaii, United States
Phone
(808) 242-7049Hours
Daily, 10 AM – 7 PM
Weather permitting — call ahead if you're making a special trip
Whether you're driving the coast road or just passing through, Lorraine Shave Ice is your stop for something genuinely good. No fancy reservations — just show up and taste the difference.
