Honolulu/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 13, 2019
5 top spots for desserts in HonoluluIsland Vintage Shave Ice | Photo: Alex M./Yelp

Looking to sample the best desserts around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dessert outlets in Honolulu, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

1. Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha

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Topping the list is Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha. Located at 820 W. Hind Drive, Suite 116 in Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, the spot to score desserts, ice cream and shaved ice is the most popular dessert spot in Honolulu, boasting five stars out of 1,477 reviews on Yelp.

2. Monsarrat Shave Ice

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Next up is Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis' Monsarrat Shave Ice, situated at 3046 Monsarrat Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 163 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score shaved ice and ice cream has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Liliha Bakery

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Liliha-Kapalama's Liliha Bakery, located at 515 N. Kuakini St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery and diner, which offers cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 2,626 reviews.

4. Aloha Shave Ice

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Over in Kalihi-Palama, check out Aloha Shave Ice, which has earned five stars out of 282 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score shaved ice, acai bowls and sandwiches at 2130 N. King St., Suite 9.

5. Island Vintage Shave Ice

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Finally, there's Island Vintage Shave Ice, a Waikiki favorite with 4.5 stars out of 893 reviews. Stop by 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Level 1, B-1 Kiosk to hit up the food stand, which offers shaved ice, ice cream and frozen yogurt and more, next time the urge strikes.


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